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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Senior

Java Full Stack Developer

to support a Cybersecurity organization undergoing a significant application modernization initiative. This senior-level role is approximately

70% backend and 30% frontend

and is best suited for a self-driven developer who can take a problem statement and general direction, independently determine the path forward, and collaborate across teams to drive solutions through completion.

We are hiring inn our Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL, with 4 days onsite per week. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, with morning collaboration with an India-based team.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Application Development: Design, develop, test, implement, and enhance enterprise applications across a multi-platform distributed environment, with approximately 70% of the work focused on backend development and 30% on frontend development.
Java & REST Development: Develop and support backend solutions using Core Java and REST services, contributing to both new development and enhancements to existing systems.
Database Development & Data Analysis: Work extensively with SQL and Oracle-backed database environments to analyze data, develop queries, create or modify database objects, troubleshoot issues, and support application enhancements.
Application Modernization: Contribute to a large-scale modernization initiative focused on updating legacy technology and improving the long-term sustainability of existing applications.
Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Remediation: Support technical initiatives within the Cybersecurity organization, including application improvements and vulnerability remediation efforts.
Technical Problem Solving: Take ownership of technical problems from initial problem statement through resolution. Determine appropriate solutions, investigate issues independently, and establish relationships with other technical groups when cross-functional support is required.
System Design & Analysis: Analyze business and technical requirements involving data, workflows, logical processes, application interfaces, and system dependencies, then translate those requirements into technical solutions.
Production Enhancements: Support ongoing enhancements to existing applications and database environments, including troubleshooting and resolving issues within current systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with technical leads, developers, business partners, and globally distributed teams to coordinate development and resolve issues across interconnected systems.
AI-Assisted Development: Utilize AI development tools and agents, including Eliza, to assist with coding and development activities. The team is actively building stronger AI prompting practices, so candidates should be willing to learn how to use these tools effectively while applying strong technical judgment.
Continuous Learning: Take advantage of opportunities to learn technologies and areas outside of the immediate scope of assigned work.
Technical Leadership: Apply senior-level technical knowledge to complex development challenges. While mentoring mid-level developers is not a core requirement, the ability to provide guidance and share technical expertise would be an additional asset.

Qualifications

10+ years of software development experience within complex enterprise environments.
Strong hands-on Core Java development experience.
Strong hands-on REST service development experience.
Strong SQL skills, including data analysis and complex querying.
Full Stack development experience across backend and frontend application layers.
Experience working with Oracle-backed database environments.
Experience contributing across technical design, development, coding, testing, implementation, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Broad understanding of distributed applications and enterprise system architecture.
Ability to independently investigate problems and drive solutions with limited direction.
Strong conceptual understanding of development technologies and the ability to demonstrate technical depth beyond textbook-level knowledge.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Experience

Experience with Java 17+. Candidates with strong experience in other Java versions will also be considered.
Experience with Angular, ideally Angular 18 through 20, although experience with other versions will be considered.
Experience modernizing legacy applications or technology platforms.
Experience supporting or enhancing existing production applications and database environments.
Exposure to cybersecurity or vulnerability remediation initiatives.
Experience creating or modifying database objects and tools.
Experience working with globally distributed teams.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools, coding agents, or effective AI prompting techniques.
Ability or interest in mentoring and providing technical guidance to other developers.

Why Join Us

Join a team where experienced developers are trusted with meaningful technical ownership and encouraged to solve problems independently. You will have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge beyond your immediate responsibilities, gain exposure to emerging AI-assisted development practices, and make a visible impact within a major enterprise Cybersecurity organization.

The team also encourages developers to expand beyond their immediate scope, including exposure to emerging AI-assisted development practices. For a senior developer who enjoys being given a challenging problem, determining the solution, and taking ownership of getting it across the finish line, this role provides substantial technical depth, autonomy, and opportunity to make an impact.

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Pay Rate Range

80 - 98 USD hourly

Additional Notes

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.

Benefits Information

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.

Senior Java Full Stack Developer (contract)

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