Sr Java W/ AI Dev, Spring, Cloud

Title: Sr Java w/ AI dev, Spring, Cloud Duration: Contract W2 Only Location: Manhattan, NY (Onsite) We are looking for a Senior developer with an AI development mindset, preferably with exposure to Cloud Architectures & Public Cloud offerings, to join our team building a resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-based settlement platform. You will be participating in the requirements refinement sessions, working on architecture, design, and implementation - writing code and automated tests, creating CI/CD pipelines following the best software development and DevOps standards. Manager additional notes: A technically strong AI and software engineering resource who combines hands-on technical expertise with a delivery mindset. The role requires someone who can move fluidly between software development, data analysis, testing, stakeholder coordination, and project execution. The ideal candidate is adaptable, outcome-focused, and willing to step into whatever role is needed to move work forward and drive successful outcomes, rather than focusing exclusively on a single discipline. Candidate with banking domain experience will be an added advantage, but not a deal breaker. In our agile environment, you will have to interact directly with the users, product owners, business analysts, and other technologists across the firm. If you have a track record of building large-scale distributed applications, preferably on Azure/Cloud, we'd like to meet you. Responsibilities description: -Actively participate in the refinement sessions to ensure the requirements are clearly defined. -Write clean, performant, scalable, testable, and reusable code and build automated tests. -Guide more junior developers helping them to follow the best software development practices. -Follow the best DevOps practices - create CI/CD pipelines, enable capturing telemetry, etc. -Contribute to enhancing team standards and improving processes. Skills required (essential): -Hands-on with 7+ years experience in building distributed event-based systems applying agile practices. -Sound understanding of microservice architecture and design patterns, system resiliency, scalability, security, and observability. -Strong working knowledge of core Java, Spring-boot, and other Spring framework features. -Experience with designing and implementing high volume messaging- and rest- based middleware. -Experience with defining scalable database models (relational or others). -Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. -Familiarity with cloud-based development principles. -Fast learner and desire to constantly learn and improve. -Strong oral and written communication skills. Bachelor's Degree in computer science or in a related field. Skills desired (recommended): -Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud. -Experience with Angular. -Familiarity with Kafka and Mongo DB. -Prior experience in FinTech application development. -Experience with working in a global delivery team.