Senior Applications Developer – Java Full Stack

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Applications Developer / Java Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in Java development, Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures, and SWIFT messaging within the financial services industry.

The ideal candidate will have a solid software development background and experience working with financial applications, particularly SWIFT MT5xx securities messages .

Work Location: New York, NY – On-Site

Note: The position is primarily targeted to candidates in the New York Metropolitan area . If the local candidate pool is limited, the search may be broadened to candidates outside the NY Metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using Java .
• Develop and maintain applications across the full stack as required.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot MS SQL Server databases and stored procedures .
• Work with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver reliable application solutions.
• Develop and support applications that process and integrate SWIFT financial messages .
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application and production issues.
• Participate in application design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, security, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a financial services environment.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong experience with MS SQL Server .
• Strong experience developing and working with SQL stored procedures .
• Experience with SWIFT messaging standards and financial messaging.
• Understanding of SWIFT MT messages , particularly MT5xx .
• Experience working in the financial services / banking / securities domain is strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SWIFT MT500-series / MT5xx securities messages .
• Experience with securities processing, settlement, trade processing, or related financial applications.
• Full-stack application development experience.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale financial applications.

Domain Focus: Financial Services / Securities

Top 3 Required Skills

1. Java Development – strong hands-on development experience.
2. MS SQL Server & Stored Procedures – strong database development and stored procedure experience.
3. SWIFT Messaging – understanding and practical experience with SWIFT messages, with MT5xx securities messages preferred .

SWIFT Category 5 (MT5xx) covers Securities Markets , including messages related to registration, trading, confirmations, settlement, holdings, and transaction reporting.