Systems Programmer Analyst Sr-Java

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Technology Lead with 8+ years of hands-on experience to join our Client Delivery Solutions (CDS) Team. This role is crucial for developing, enhancing, and maintaining data-centric applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and messaging platforms like MQ or Kafka. A solid understanding of distributed transactions, SQL/NoSQL databases, and familiarity with Angular is also important. Experience in investment banking (IB) is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a hands-on Technical Lead to drive the architecture, design decisions for a products development

2. Work with distributed teams (infrastructure, network, etc.) and act as subject matter expert

3. Communicate efficiently within and outside the team

4. Design, develop, and maintain high-performance scalable applications and services using Java and Spring Boot.

5. Implement and manage messaging platforms such as IBM MQ or Apache Kafka for data streaming and communication between services.  

6. Ensure robust handling of distributed transactions, providing consistency across microservices.  

7. Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.  

8. Collaborate with the front-end team to integrate Angular components and ensure seamless user experiences.  

9. Work closely with the Data Services Team to define and implement data processing pipelines and workflows.  

10. Conduct code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to the overall architecture of the system.  

11. Identify performance bottlenecks and provide innovative solutions to improve efficiency.  

12. Maintain strong documentation for code and processes to facilitate team collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on backend technologies. 

2. Expertise in Java and Spring Boot for building robust APIs and services. 

3. Hands-on experience with messaging platforms like IBM MQ or Apache Kafka. 

4. Strong understanding of distributed transactions and how they apply to microservices. 

5. Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle). 

6. Basic understanding of Angular for front-end development and integration. 

7. Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful services. 

8. Solid problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems. 

9. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment. 

10. Investment banking (IB) experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.  

2. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.  

3. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Salary Range

NJ: $145,000 - $175,000

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.