Lead Java Developer

Rose International -
Rutherford, NJ

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Job Details

Temp-to-hire
$100 - $110 a day

Qualifications

AI models
Spring Boot
Performance tuning
Software engineering
Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation
System performance optimization
Generative models
AI platforms (beyond public GPTs)
Scalable systems
Computational framework
JavaScript frameworks
Prompt engineering
Microservices
Production systems
Machine intelligence
Managing engineering teams
Model deployment
Bank experience
Developing large-scale AI models
Cloud Native Design
Scalability
System deployment
JDBC
Distributed computing
DevOps automation
Machine learning libraries
System tuning
Data performance optimization
Machine learning frameworks
Generative AI

Full Job Description

Date Posted: 06/18/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 503035

Industry: Financial Services

Job Title: Lead Java Developer

Job Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07070

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Hybrid -3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Shift: Standard Work Hours (EST)

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 6

Min Hourly Rate($): 100.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 110.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Banking/Financial, CI/CD tools, Hibernate, Java, JDBC, Microservices, React.JS, SDLC, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Framework

Experience Desired: Experience in Web technologies (HTML, CSS), REST-APIs, & Backend using Java/J2EE technologies (10+ yrs); Heavy emphasis on AI integration (2+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in engineering or sciences

Preferred License/Certification

Certifications in AI/ML Engineering

Certifications in Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

15+ years in software engineering, including 8+ years in hands-on leadership roles

Strong expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed architectures

Advanced Java development (real-world coding, design, analysis)

Experience with distributed systems and backend architecture

Experience with performance optimization and system scalability

Experience in AI/ML technologies, including:

Development: Python, FastAPI, Java, Spring AI, Async Programming

Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models

Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Fine-tuning

AI Frameworks: Google’s ADK, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face

Orchestration: LangGraph, Multi-Agent Systems

Retrieval Augmented Generation: PostgreSQL, Vector DBs, Advanced Retrieval

Deployment: Docker, Production APIs, Monitoring

Applied Methodology: Prompt Engineering, Workflow Design, GenAI Optimization

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Experience with Financial Risk and Data

We are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Software Engineering who combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. This role is ideal for a technology leader passionate about building software at scale using cloud-native architectures, data engineering best practices, and modern UI development with Angular, while driving Agentic AI development within a SAFe Agile operating model.

Lead large-scale engineering initiatives while mentoring senior engineering talent

Contribute directly to solution design and software delivery

Drive development of high-performance, scalable enterprise applications

Combine executive leadership with deep technical execution capabilities

Job Duties

Drive Agentic AI development across product lines using LLMs to implement business use cases and accelerate SDLC

Architect scalable, high-performing systems using cloud-native architecture and proven design patterns

Build foundational middleware and UI frameworks to improve delivery speed and reduce maintenance effort

Lead data engineering initiatives, including:

Data modeling

Data pipelines (ETL/ELT)

Batch and streaming data processing

Data governance (catalog/lineage) and quality engines

Big data technologies

Align engineering initiatives with SAFe Agile principles and continuous improvement practices

Contribute to product requirements analysis and solution architecture

Lead proof-of-concepts, design critical components, and conduct code reviews

Implement agents using Google’s ADK

Develop foundational enterprise components using Java, Python, and React or Angular

Champion AI-assisted code generation approaches

Partner with DevOps teams on CI/CD optimization, Docker/Kubernetes, and observability

Mentor engineering leads and senior developers globally

Promote innovation, technical excellence, and accountability

Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and performance requirements

Lead architecture decisions and technical direction

Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

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**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

About Rose

Founded in 1993
Office Locations Across the U.S.
150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
Employee Oriented Company
Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
Continuous Professional Development

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rutherford, NJ 07070

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