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 a highly experienced Full Stack Java Senior Developer / Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance, enterprise-grade web application in our BI & Enterprise Reporting team. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, API-driven architectures, and modern front-end frameworks (Angular), along with strong architectural and problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating business and technical requirements into robust application designs, driving best practices across the development lifecycle, and ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and playing a key role in technical decision-making.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based, full-stack web applications.
Architect and develop API-heavy, service-oriented and microservices-based applications using RESTful and SOAP web services.
Design and document Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with high-level architectural standards.
Apply appropriate design patterns and architectural principles to build scalable, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
Develop and promote reusable components and frameworks across multiple applications.
Ensure seamless integration between front-end (Angular) and back-end services.
Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure internal quality assurance for application components.
Analyze and resolve complex production issues, often under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.
Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and clarify requirements using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in containerized and cloud-native environments.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.
Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to application architecture, performance, and security.
Requirements
Experience & Skills
10+ years of experience as a Full Stack Java/J2EE Web Developer, with strong exposure to analysis, design, development, and implementation of enterprise web applications.
Proven expertise in applying design patterns and best practices.
Strong proficiency in Core Java and object-oriented design principles.
Hands-on experience preparing technical documentation, including low-level designs.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in production environments.
Technical Skills
Languages: Java, J2EE, XML, SQL
Technologies: Core Java, J2EE, Web Services: SOAP and RESTful APIs
Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular 17 or above
Tools & Platforms: Jenkins, Jira, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Tomcat 9, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Hibernate
Databases: Oracle (schema design, performance tuning, and efficient SQL development)
Nice to Have Attributes
Experience in microservices architecture and domain-driven design (DDD).
Experience developing API-centric applications and integrating distributed systems.
Solid experience in front-end development using Angular (version 17 or above) and modern web standards.
Strong understanding of relational database design, especially Oracle, including writing optimized and efficient SQL queries.
Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and secure API design.
Familiarity with performance tuning, profiling, and monitoring tools.
Prior experience in a technical leadership or architect role.
Strong mentoring skills and experience leading or guiding development teams.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent documentation and presentation skills.
Salary Range
MA: $140,000-$190,000 base salary + annual bonus target
NJ: $145,000-$195,000 base salary + annual bonus target
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.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
