Full Stack Java Developer
Apex Systems, New York, NY, United States
Apex Systems is a world class services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity for a Full Stack Java Developer to join our fast-paced financial services partner on an exciting initiative!
Role: Full Stack Java Developer
Location: NYC, Hybrid onsite
Term: 8+ Mo.
Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer to support and modernize a core Java platform that underpins frontoffice trading and capital markets functions. This role is part of a highly technical delivery team focused on uplisting, remediation, and modernization of a mature Java environment within a regulated, highavailability financial services context.
This is a handson engineering role for someone who enjoys working close to the code, understands production systems, and is comfortable navigating the controls, governance, and rigor that come with investment banking technology.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance
Javabased applications
supporting frontoffice trading and capital markets workflows
Contribute to
application modernization and uplift initiatives
, including refactoring legacy components and improving performance, stability, and scalability
Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver highquality solutions in a
teambased Agile environment
Support productionoriented development, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and remediation work
Ensure solutions align with
security, compliance, and regulatory standards
common to global financial institutions
Document technical designs and actively participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications
Strong handson
Java development experience
(backendleaning full stack)
Proven ability to work
independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Experience developing in
enterprise or regulated environments
(financial services strongly preferred)
Comfortable working on
complex, existing codebases
rather than greenfield only
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
fluent English required
Preferred / NicetoHave Experience
Exposure to
Fixed Income or Capital Markets
technology (trading, risk, market data, posttrade, etc.)
Experience with common Santanderadjacent stacks such as:
Spring / Spring Boot
RESTful services and APIbased architectures
SQL and relational databases
Frontend exposure (e.g., Angular, React, or similar)
CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Gitbased workflows)
Cloud exposure (AWS or similar environments)
Familiarity or curiosity around
AIassisted development, automation, or analytics
Spanish language skills (nice to have, not required)
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Apex has an opportunity for a Full Stack Java Developer to join our fast-paced financial services partner on an exciting initiative!
Role: Full Stack Java Developer
Location: NYC, Hybrid onsite
Term: 8+ Mo.
Role Overview:
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer to support and modernize a core Java platform that underpins frontoffice trading and capital markets functions. This role is part of a highly technical delivery team focused on uplisting, remediation, and modernization of a mature Java environment within a regulated, highavailability financial services context.
This is a handson engineering role for someone who enjoys working close to the code, understands production systems, and is comfortable navigating the controls, governance, and rigor that come with investment banking technology.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance
Javabased applications
supporting frontoffice trading and capital markets workflows
Contribute to
application modernization and uplift initiatives
, including refactoring legacy components and improving performance, stability, and scalability
Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and stakeholders to deliver highquality solutions in a
teambased Agile environment
Support productionoriented development, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and remediation work
Ensure solutions align with
security, compliance, and regulatory standards
common to global financial institutions
Document technical designs and actively participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications
Strong handson
Java development experience
(backendleaning full stack)
Proven ability to work
independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Experience developing in
enterprise or regulated environments
(financial services strongly preferred)
Comfortable working on
complex, existing codebases
rather than greenfield only
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
fluent English required
Preferred / NicetoHave Experience
Exposure to
Fixed Income or Capital Markets
technology (trading, risk, market data, posttrade, etc.)
Experience with common Santanderadjacent stacks such as:
Spring / Spring Boot
RESTful services and APIbased architectures
SQL and relational databases
Frontend exposure (e.g., Angular, React, or similar)
CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Gitbased workflows)
Cloud exposure (AWS or similar environments)
Familiarity or curiosity around
AIassisted development, automation, or analytics
Spanish language skills (nice to have, not required)
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.