Senior Java Backend Developer / Lead Developer

TSR Consulting
Jersey City, New Jersey, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

TSR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Java Backend Developer / Lead Developer for a hybrid opportunity in Rutherford, NJ

Role: Senior Java Backend Developer / Lead Developer

Duration: 4+ Months

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Senior Java Spark Developer/Lead to join our Market Risk Technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Apache Spark, Spring Boot, and distributed systems, and a proven ability to design, build, and optimize scalable risk analytics platforms that compute VaR, stress testing, and large-scale data processing

Required Skills:

8+ years of experience in backend software engineering.

Strong hands-on programming experience in Java.

Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark, preferably using Java.

Mandatory professional experience in Market Risk Technology or Market Risk analytics.

Experience with Spring Boot, microservices, OOP, and design patterns.

Strong knowledge of distributed systems, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.

Experience building scalable, high-performance data processing platforms.

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies.

Experience with Linux/Unix and scripting.

Familiarity with Redis, Apache Pinot, Snowflake, and databases is a plus.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Background in investment banking, financial services, or FinTech is preferred

Benefits:

TSR Consulting offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401K.

About TSR:

TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivering highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability.

TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.

In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize scalable risk analytics platforms
  • Compute VaR, stress testing, and large-scale data processing

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering
  • Strong hands-on programming experience in Java
  • Experience with Apache Spark, Spring Boot, microservices, OOP, and design patterns
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization
  • Experience building scalable, high-performance data processing platforms
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies
  • Experience with Linux/Unix and scripting
  • Familiarity with Redis, Apache Pinot, Snowflake, and databases is a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including major medical, HSA, dental, vision
  • Employer-provided group life and voluntary life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401K

Skills mentioned

JavaApache SparkSpring BootMicroservicesDistributed SystemsPerformance OptimizationBackend DevelopmentDockerKubernetesLinux

About TSR Consulting

At TSR, we don’t just build teams – we build trust, opportunity, and lasting partnerships to open doors to what’s next. We believe in showing up every day with grit, focus and determination. Our work is personal because we know it creates momentum to help careers grow and thrive. We take pride in connecting talent to fuel progress on our clients’ most pressing challenges. At TSR, your ambition – as a candidate, consultant or client – is our mission, and we’re all in. - Unmatched industry knowledge - With more than 50 years of staffing experience, we bring unparalleled insight, a proven track record, and a legacy of delivering results-driven talent solutions across a broad range of industries. - Expert-led talent solutions - Powered by a highly seasoned team with decades of experience, we consistently deliver results with market intelligence others simply can’t match. - Rigorous vetting process - Our evaluation process goes beyond the basics. Every candidate is assessed for technical proficiency, cultural fit, and long-term success to ensure they are the right person in the right role. - Cutting-edge technology - Leveraging an advanced tech stack, we accelerate talent discovery and enhance consultant engagement—attracting, matching, and retaining top professionals faster than the competition. ** An exciting future with BCforward ** In June of 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian who is the founder and CEO of BCforward a leader in professional services and workforce management solutions. This acquisition enables us to offer our candidates an even greater range of positions and our clients a roster of critical and market-leading professional services that can help businesses grow, scale and innovate around the globe.

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