Application Programmer

Location

Jersey City | NEW JERSEY

FlexibiliTY

On Site / Unspecified

Position type

IT Contract

Job Description

Application Programmer – Jersey City, NJ – Contract – $68-73 Per HR

Description

This contract-based role is for a programmer focused on high-performance systems in a hybrid work setting. The position involves modernizing legacy applications and supporting distributed systems. The candidate will collaborate on defining architecture and ensuring system performance. The role requires expertise in real-time systems and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define target state architecture and implementation plans.
  • Support application performance and resiliency requirements.
  • Collaborate on modernizing legacy systems.
  • Ensure compliance with real-time system standards.
  • Work with messaging applications to enhance system capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Expert-level experience in software development with real-time systems.
  • Hands-on experience with distributed applications, preferably in trading systems.
  • Experience with cloud computing and application containerization.
  • Understanding of derivatives and traded products is beneficial.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Core Technologies

Java | Real-time Systems | Messaging Applications | Cloud Computing | Containerization

Contact Authorization

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Benefits

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Onboarding Expectations

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EEO Statement

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Application Programmer?