What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Java Software Engineer position at FDM Group?
About The Role
This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position
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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.
FDM is seeking a Java Developer located in Charlotte to support a project in the Financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 18 months but may be extended.
This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer who can hit the ground running and contribute directly to the design, development, and build-out of the next-generation ACH payments platform. This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in Java, strong understanding of enterprise payment processing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment alongside both internal teams and external vendor developers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on development of Java-based services and components supporting ACH payment workflows within the CashPro platform
- Contribute to the rewrite and modernization of critical ACH systems, ensuring alignment with architectural and business requirements.
- Collaborate with feature leads, product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver high‑quality, scalable code
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
- Work alongside vendor contractor resources to accelerate platform build-out and ensure cohesive integration.
- Troubleshoot defects, optimize performance, and ensure stability and reliability of production systems.
- Follow established engineering best practices, security standards, and compliance protocols.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of hands-on Java development experience, focused on backend systems.
- Strong experience building high-performance, distributed applications.
- Proven ability to quickly understand existing architecture and begin contributing immediately (“plug‑and‑play” capability).
- Experience with enterprise payment systems (ACH preferred) is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, Spring Boot, messaging technologies, and REST-based integration.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Charlotte, NC (hybrid)
About Us
FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. With 35 years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential
growth.🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe🚀 25,000 careers launched – and counting🤝 300 trusted client partners
Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80 nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.