Lead Web Developer

Role: Lead DeveloperLocation: Newark, NJ (Hybrid role)Duration: 8 - 12 months contract Only W2 or 1099 (Independent visa) with Trading Banking Finance Domain OnlyRequirements:Build applications ensuring that the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments.Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards.Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact.Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems.Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day.Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Java, or JavaScript andReact, Springboot, Node.js frameworks.Strong analytical skills :Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields.Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization.Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD).Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business.Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills.Advanced experience andor expertise with several of the following:Programming Languages: Python, Java or Java Script; working in distributed systems, object-oriented programming, design patterns and design methodology; JAVA services using Spring CLI, Maven, Microservice, multi-threading, Concurrency and parallel processingFrameworks: React, Angular, Springboot, Node.js, such as Full MEAN MERN stackData Store: NoSQL or Relational Data structures; MongoDB BPM toolsData Streaming: SQS, Kinesis, KafkaApplication Programming Interfaces (API): Consumption & Development; implementing service oriented architecture (SOA) patterns; Web service technologies such as APIs, REST, JSON, SOAP, XML, JDBC, MySQLUnit, interface and end user testing concepts and tooling (functional & non[1]functional)Automated testing: JUnit, JasmineAccessibility awarenessSoftware security skills including secure coding, web application security and DevSecOps; Solid grasp of security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signature, JWT), SSL, web service proxies, firewall, SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0)Dev Ops Tools & Practices: Branching techniques and usage of GitHub, Bitbucket or Subversion; DevOps, JenkinsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Monitoring and logging techniquesAWS Core Services: AWS Services such as CloudWatch, Code-DeployMust have Qualifications:AWS DevelopmentArchitecture PatternsDesign ThinkingFinancialInsurance industry experience is a plus

Created: 2025-02-24