Java Developer

Job title: Java Developer

About the Role Join the thinkorswim Development Team and help build an industry-leading desktop trading platform. This role focuses on high-performance, multi-threaded, and resilient systems. You will serve as a subject matter expert for the thinkorswim Desktop application, including the installer, Java JRE updater, Java UI, and backend modules.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation of complex software solutions.
• Perform advanced product design, troubleshooting, technical analysis, and research.
• Make and recommend critical design decisions for development teams.
• Analyze complex technical issues and drive timely resolution in development and production environments.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure teams on strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to client and technology discussions to deliver innovative solutions.
• Review development work and provide technical guidance to team members.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience with Core Java/J2EE (client and server-side development).
• Experience with object-oriented analysis and design (OOA/OOD).
• Knowledge of distributed systems, real-time processing, relational databases, and messaging systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns (GoF).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing downloadable desktop applications.
• Experience with concurrency, multi-threading, Java garbage collection, performance tuning, and scalability.
• Experience with UI technologies such as AngularJS, jQuery, HTML5, Swing, JavaFX, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, or equivalent.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux, Windows, and Mac environments.
• Familiarity with build, deployment, and test automation tools including Maven, Gradle, Ant, Jenkins, TeamCity, and JUnit.
• Experience developing APIs, frameworks, and core business logic.
• Knowledge of the finance or trading industry is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP and a 401K program with company match after 12 months.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) on the HDHP plan.
• EAP with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training, certification prep, and a library of technical/leadership courses after 6+ months.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Equal opportunity employer; inclusive practices and ADA accommodations available via Benefits Department.