Senior Java/AWS Developer/Finance/Los Angeles LOCAL

Senior Java/AWS Developer/Finance/Los Angeles Local

Our client, a leading global investment management firm that manages over $2 trillion in assets, is looking to hire a Java Back-End Developer to join their Short Term Desk Technology team on a full time basis. This role focuses on building the next generation of trading and cash management systems using modern Java, cloud-native microservices, and AWS. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering and front office trading, using agentic engineering patterns and applied AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, MCP servers, LLMs) to accelerate development and streamline automation. You'll modernize legacy platforms, contribute to a broader AWS cloud migration, and collaborate directly with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams all while owning the full software lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

3-5 years of strong experience with Java and back-end development

Familiarity with microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures

Some exposure to AWS or cloud-native engineering concepts (containers, CI/CD, infrastructure as code)

Strong communication skills and a proactive, fast-moving mindset

Desired Skills & Experience

Interest or experience using AI tools to boost productivity (code generation, test creation, documentation)

Exposure to AWS services such as Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, or MSK

Experience with TDD and strong CI/CD practices

Desire to partner closely with front office and business stakeholders

What You Will Be Doing

Design, build, and maintain scalable Java microservices using modern frameworks, TDD, and strong CI/CD practices

Build containerized, cloud-native services and support the migration of legacy workloads to AWS (Lambda, EKS, RDS, S3, MSK)

Apply AI tooling (GitHub Copilot, MCP servers, LLMs) to accelerate development and testing, and to streamline operational automation such as anomaly detection, documentation generation, and automated runbooks

Partner directly with portfolio managers, traders, and operations teams, translating front office workflows into robust, high-impact technical solutions

The Offer

Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Specialization:

Java