AppOps Engineer – Vision Next (VN) | Berkeley Heights, NJ (5days Onsite) | Contract W2

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Next Gen Software Solutions LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: AppOps Engineer – Vision Next (VN) Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (5days onsite) Duration: long term Type: Contract W2 Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency. • Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor). • Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / Vision PLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability. • Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS,) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications. • Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules. • Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning. • Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters. • Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline). • Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field. • 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems. • Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles. • Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems. • Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems. • Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments. • Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset. Preferred Qualifications • Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation. • Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms. • Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management. • Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching. • Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or Open Telemetry). • Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations About Next Gen Software Solutions: Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC: Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and excellence—principles that guide every aspect of our operations.