Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, AIT Global, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! **Job Title: Senior Java Developer Prime Services Securities Finance Location: New York City, NY 3 days/week onsite** We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join our Securities Finance Technology team. This role will focus on designing and building a next generation automated locates platform, a critical component in supporting securities lending operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based enterprise applications, distributed systems, and cloud-native technologies. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and develop a scalable, high-performance automated locates platform for securities finance business. - Build distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications leveraging Java, Spring frameworks, and container technologies. - Integrate with messaging systems and caching solutions for real-time processing. - Develop and optimize SQL-based data models and queries for high-volume transactional systems. - Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing securities finance workflows. **Required Qualifications:** - Hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring frameworks, and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Proven track record in building distributed systems and enterprise-grade applications using microservices architecture. - Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database design (MS SQL, MySQL etc.). - Experience with Redis caching, and messaging systems such as Kafka, MQ, SQS, and SNS. - Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, and Bamboo for agile development and CI/CD. - Proficiency in leveraging GitHub Copilot or Claude for productivity gains and to improve code quality. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with Python development. - Familiarity with Airflow, Snowflake, EKS, ECS & S3. - Experience designing high throughput and low latency systems. - Securities Finance business domain knowledge a plus. **Soft Skills & Competencies:** - Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems and design efficient, scalable solutions. - Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with other developers, business analysts, QA, and operations teams. - Communication: Clear and concise verbal and written communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.