Lead Java Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Java Software Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA Onsite

Direct Hire, Full-time

$180-200K + 20%

Sponsorship Available

Lump Sum Relocation

Position Overview

A leading financial technology firm is searching for an experienced Java software engineer to spearhead development efforts for enterprise-scale risk systems. This individual will join a high-impact technology team dedicated to building robust, real-time financial applications. The firm supports mission-critical infrastructure for global derivatives markets and operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will play a key role in designing and enhancing distributed systems that support real-time analytics, risk assessment, and workflow automation. They will work across internal teams to translate complex business logic into high-performance applications, and will serve as a technical mentor to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Java-based services for high-throughput financial platforms
• Lead the delivery of backend systems that power price, risk, and portfolio workflows
• Translate user requirements into efficient, scalable technical solutions
• Support full software lifecycle from design through deployment and production support
• Guide technical direction of the team and review peer contributions
• Ensure code quality, test coverage, and documentation standards
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years in backend Java development, with at least 3 in a technical leadership role
• Deep familiarity with Spring, Hibernate/JPA, and integration frameworks such as Apache Camel
• Solid experience with SQL (Oracle or similar), database design, and query optimization
• Exposure to asynchronous messaging systems (Kafka, JMS, WebSockets)
• Experience building cloud-native applications or working in containerized environments
• Proven ability to mentor junior developers and lead solution design discussions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of financial instruments, especially derivatives or credit risk
• Familiarity with pricing models, portfolio margining, or risk analytics
• Exposure to platforms using Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Tanzu
• Proficiency in performance tuning and load testing of distributed systems
  
  

Additional Details

• Full-time, permanent position (no C2C)
• Onsite in major financial hub (relocation support available)
• Competitive base salary and bonus structure