Java Scala Developer

Tata Consultancy Services
$80,000 - $90,000
sick time, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
Oct 28, 2026
Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * Strong hands-on application development experience using Core Java. * Strong hands-on development experience using Scala. * Experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise backend services. * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and design patterns. * Experience developing and integrating REST APIs. * Knowledge of distributed systems and service-oriented architecture. * Experience with code versioning and collaboration tools such as Bitbucket. * Experience working in an Agile software development environment. * Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills. * Ability to develop scalable, reusable, and maintainable application components. * Experience performing unit testing, code reviews, and application-level technical validation. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to collaborate effectively with development, QA, product, and business teams. Roles & Responsibilities * Design, develop, enhance, and maintain backend services using Java and Scala. * Build scalable and reliable solutions supporting Bond Trade Processing. * Develop and integrate APIs with internal and external systems. * Support the organization's strategic Post Trade Technology roadmap. * Develop reusable application components that follow established architecture and coding standards. * Design and implement services using Spring Boot, where applicable. * Develop and support event-driven solutions using Kafka. * Analyze existing platform functionality and support migration to strategic technology solutions. * Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, Product Owners, QA professionals, and other development teams. * Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solution architecture. * Perform unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and defect resolution. * Troubleshoot application issues and perform root cause analysis. * Support application deployments, release validation, and production issue resolution. * Maintain technical documentation for application design, APIs, integrations, and implementation changes. * Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery activities. * Follow established SDLC, security, coding, testing, and release-management standards. * Identify opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency. TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 a year Location Jersey City, NJ Function TECHNOLOGY Role Engineer ID 433335 Skills Java \| Scala Salary Range $80,000 - $90,000 Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE