Senior Applications Developer – Java Full Stack

Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Applications Developer / Java Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in Java development, Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures, and SWIFT messaging within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will have a solid software development background and experience working with financial applications, particularly SWIFT MT5xx securities messages .

Work Location: New York, NY – On-Site Note: The position is primarily targeted to candidates in the New York Metropolitan area . If the local candidate pool is limited, the search may be broadened to candidates outside the NY Metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using Java .

Develop and maintain applications across the full stack as required.

Design, optimize, and troubleshoot MS SQL Server databases and stored procedures .

Work with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver reliable application solutions.

Develop and support applications that process and integrate SWIFT financial messages .

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application and production issues.

Participate in application design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

Ensure applications meet performance, reliability, security, and quality standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a financial services environment.

Required Skills Strong hands-on Java development experience.

Strong experience with MS SQL Server .

Strong experience developing and working with SQL stored procedures .

Experience with SWIFT messaging standards and financial messaging.

Understanding of SWIFT MT messages , particularly MT5xx .

Experience working in the financial services / banking / securities domain is strongly preferred.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience Experience with SWIFT MT500-series / MT5xx securities messages .

Experience with securities processing, settlement, trade processing, or related financial applications.

Full-stack application development experience.

Experience working with enterprise-scale financial applications.

Domain Focus: Financial Services / Securities

Top 3 Required Skills Java Development – strong hands-on development experience.

MS SQL Server & Stored Procedures – strong database development and stored procedure experience.

SWIFT Messaging – understanding and practical experience with SWIFT messages, with MT5xx securities messages preferred .

SWIFT Category 5 (MT5xx) covers Securities Markets , including messages related to registration, trading, confirmations, settlement, holdings, and transaction reporting.