Job Description
Qualifications
Proven experience in application development with demonstrable proficiency in Java
Familiarity with AWS technologies, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark
Proficient in SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle database technologies
Experience with JIRA and GIT for project management and version control
Solid understanding of Capital Markets
Experience in code review and unit testing
Familiarity with Maven, Sprint Framework, and Spring Boot
Experience in application deployments and ensuring scalability
Proficiency in 'About Time' and 'Practices' tools
Ability to conduct competitor analysis and phone screens
Knowledge of stream processing and application development methodologies
Experience in providing training to team members and stakeholders
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Benefits
We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training
Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
This role will involve working on complex projects, requiring expertise in Java Spring Boot and Kafka
As an Application Programmer, you will be responsible for system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability
Deliver system design and application development across multiple complex projects
Utilize core Java 8 or higher with Spring Boot to create and maintain software applications
Gain hands-on experience with Kafka or other event streaming systems such as RabbitMQ, Kinesis Service Bus
Work with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
Utilize distributed cache and compute grid products such as Hazelcast
Proficiently use developmental toolsets like GIT/BitBucket, JIRA, Maven
Design, deploy, and manage scalable applications using Kubernetes
Leverage knowledge and understanding of capital markets, particularly back-office technology and systems
Gain AWS experience when possible
Work with Spark with Scala for big data processing
Participate in PERF testing and adopt shift left practices
Job description
Description
We are seeking an Application Programmer - Advanced to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role will involve working on complex projects, requiring expertise in Java Spring Boot and Kafka. As an Application Programmer, you will be responsible for system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
Responsibilities
• Deliver system design and application development across multiple complex projects.
• Utilize core Java 8 or higher with Spring Boot to create and maintain software applications.
• Gain hands-on experience with Kafka or other event streaming systems such as RabbitMQ, Kinesis Service Bus.
• Work with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Utilize distributed cache and compute grid products such as Hazelcast.
• Proficiently use developmental toolsets like GIT/BitBucket, JIRA, Maven.
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable applications using Kubernetes.
• Leverage knowledge and understanding of capital markets, particularly back-office technology and systems.
• Gain AWS experience when possible.
• Work with Spark with Scala for big data processing.
• Participate in PERF testing and adopt shift left practices.
Requirements
• Proven experience in application development with demonstrable proficiency in Java
• Familiarity with AWS technologies, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark
• Proficient in SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle database technologies
• Experience with JIRA and GIT for project management and version control
• Solid understanding of Capital Markets
• Experience in code review and unit testing
• Familiarity with Maven, Sprint Framework, and Spring Boot
• Experience in application deployments and ensuring scalability
• Proficiency in 'About Time' and 'Practices' tools
• Ability to conduct competitor analysis and phone screens
• Knowledge of stream processing and application development methodologies
• Experience in providing training to team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit
© 2026 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to
Proven experience in application development with demonstrable proficiency in Java
Familiarity with AWS technologies, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark
Proficient in SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle database technologies
Experience with JIRA and GIT for project management and version control
Solid understanding of Capital Markets
Experience in code review and unit testing
Familiarity with Maven, Sprint Framework, and Spring Boot
Experience in application deployments and ensuring scalability
Proficiency in 'About Time' and 'Practices' tools
Ability to conduct competitor analysis and phone screens
Knowledge of stream processing and application development methodologies
Experience in providing training to team members and stakeholders
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Benefits
We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training
Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
Responsibilities
This role will involve working on complex projects, requiring expertise in Java Spring Boot and Kafka
As an Application Programmer, you will be responsible for system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability
Deliver system design and application development across multiple complex projects
Utilize core Java 8 or higher with Spring Boot to create and maintain software applications
Gain hands-on experience with Kafka or other event streaming systems such as RabbitMQ, Kinesis Service Bus
Work with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
Utilize distributed cache and compute grid products such as Hazelcast
Proficiently use developmental toolsets like GIT/BitBucket, JIRA, Maven
Design, deploy, and manage scalable applications using Kubernetes
Leverage knowledge and understanding of capital markets, particularly back-office technology and systems
Gain AWS experience when possible
Work with Spark with Scala for big data processing
Participate in PERF testing and adopt shift left practices
Job description
Description
We are seeking an Application Programmer - Advanced to join our team in Boston, Massachusetts. This role will involve working on complex projects, requiring expertise in Java Spring Boot and Kafka. As an Application Programmer, you will be responsible for system design, application development, testing, and maintaining operational stability.
Responsibilities
• Deliver system design and application development across multiple complex projects.
• Utilize core Java 8 or higher with Spring Boot to create and maintain software applications.
• Gain hands-on experience with Kafka or other event streaming systems such as RabbitMQ, Kinesis Service Bus.
• Work with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Utilize distributed cache and compute grid products such as Hazelcast.
• Proficiently use developmental toolsets like GIT/BitBucket, JIRA, Maven.
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable applications using Kubernetes.
• Leverage knowledge and understanding of capital markets, particularly back-office technology and systems.
• Gain AWS experience when possible.
• Work with Spark with Scala for big data processing.
• Participate in PERF testing and adopt shift left practices.
Requirements
• Proven experience in application development with demonstrable proficiency in Java
• Familiarity with AWS technologies, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark
• Proficient in SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle database technologies
• Experience with JIRA and GIT for project management and version control
• Solid understanding of Capital Markets
• Experience in code review and unit testing
• Familiarity with Maven, Sprint Framework, and Spring Boot
• Experience in application deployments and ensuring scalability
• Proficiency in 'About Time' and 'Practices' tools
• Ability to conduct competitor analysis and phone screens
• Knowledge of stream processing and application development methodologies
• Experience in providing training to team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit
© 2026 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Application Programmer | Advanced position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Boston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
