Java developer Jobs in Boston, MA

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We are looking for a talented Associate Java Developer to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on developing and enhancing scalable, resilient microservices that support execution and order management platforms within a fast-paced trading technology environment.

This position requires strong Java development skills, experience working with distributed systems, and a passion for building high-performance applications that meet stringent availability, performance, and risk management requirements.

Benefits:

• Remote
• Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k

What will your day look like? As an Associate Java Developer, you will:

• Develop and enhance Java-based microservices using Spring Boot within a distributed trading environment.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Quant teams, and senior engineers to deliver execution logic and platform enhancements.
• Support the development of scalable and resilient services that underpin execution and order management platforms.
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and improving application reliability and stability.
• Assist with implementing pre-trade checks, validation logic, and operational safeguards to support safe trading requirements.
• Contribute to clean, maintainable, and well-tested code through unit testing, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet performance, risk, and availability standards.
• Gain exposure to financial systems, distributed architectures, and latency-sensitive application development.

You will be a good fit for the Associate Java Developer role if you have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 11+), including object-oriented programming, collections, and basic concurrency concepts
• Hands-on experience developing applications with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs
• Experience building or supporting microservices-based applications in distributed environments
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker; Kubernetes exposure is preferred
• Understanding of messaging technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience writing unit and integration tests and contributing to code quality initiatives
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice-to-Haves:

• Exposure to Spring Cloud components and cloud-native application development
• Familiarity with trading systems, execution platforms, or order management systems
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle, including order capture, execution, and downstream processing
• Knowledge of market data, order routing, or execution workflows
• Experience working in regulated financial environments with audit, compliance, or operational controls requirements
• Interest in performance optimization and latency-aware development practices

About Market Street Talent

We are a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world—one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.

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