Senior Developer - Java/AWS

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Developer to join our Corporate Systems Technology team. This position focuses on developing and enhancing our Corporate Systems applications comprising of Workday and various applications built with Java and Python on AWS. This role requires a strong backend engineer, preferably with full-stack capabilities and serverless experience.

The Senior Developer works under minimal supervision and will develop, test, debug and document software components commensurate with their experience under the limited supervision of more senior development staff in support of a software engineering effort.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review and analyze complex process, system and/or data requirements and specifications. 

• Serve as the primary designer for complex component designs for one or more areas (subsystems) of a project, product, or program. 

• Build, test, deploy, and document complex software components built on an AWS tech stack. 

• Assist in the creation of software engineering strategies that help identify and mitigate risks. 

• Demonstrate expertise in CI/CD and DevOps practices. 

• Demonstrate expertise in AWS technologies. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on peer reviews of requirements, specifications, and code. 

• Document and communicate development status in a timely manner including metric reporting. 

• Champion collaborative defect resolution and continuous improvement. 

• Lead/co-lead process improvement initiatives and provide feedback. 

• Mentor and supervise junior staff in project-level tasks. 

• Ensure adherence to technology policies and security controls. 

• Deliver high-quality work products that meet or exceed FINRA standard. 

Preferred Job Functions:  

• Performs hands on development of Workday integrations and new applications. 

• Hands-on programming experience with Workday integration tools (Studio, EIB) 

• Advanced report building in Workday (Simple, Matrix, Composite, Advanced) 

• Experience with Prism data sources in Workday. 

• Experience building Workday Extend applications. 

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent training and / or work experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in Object Oriented and database technologies / concepts which resulted in deployment of enterprise quality solutions.
• Past experience with developing enterprise quality solutions in an iterative or Agile environment.
• Knowledge of industry leading software engineering approaches including Test Automation, Build Automation and Configuration Management frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.
• Should be well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain focus and develop proficiency in new skills rapidly.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of C++ programming language preferred.

Work Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office environment.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, and WA the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding loc