We are seeking a versatile Mid-Level Application Developer to support the modernization of a legacy Financial System. The current platform, built on MS Access, will be rewritten using a React-based front end and Choreo-based APIs, integrating direct database queries. In this role, you'll work under the guidance of an Architect and Senior Developers, learning from seasoned professionals while helping deliver a secure, scalable, and user-centric solution.
location: Edison, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $62 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Front-End Development
- Build and maintain React-based components, adhering to micro front-end principles.
- Implement user-friendly interfaces for file uploads, manual workflows, and reconciliation dashboards, following established UI/UX guidelines.
- Back-End Development
- Assist with Choreo-based APIs, focusing on data ingestion, validation, and direct database interaction.
- Help design and optimize SQL queries or stored procedures based on legacy Access logic.
- Legacy Migration
- Collaborate closely with the Architect and Senior Developers to analyze existing MS Access forms, queries, and VB scripts.
- Translate Access-based business rules into modern solutions, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Code Quality & Testing
- Write clean, maintainable code following best practices (version control, CI/CD, code reviews).
- Contribute to unit and integration testing, working with Bessemer's QA team for functional/UAT testing.
- Collaboration & Agile
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives under an Agile framework.
- Take direction from the Architect and Senior Developers, addressing issues promptly and sharing progress in a timely manner.
qualifications:
Skills & Experience
- Front-End
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React (components, hooks, state management).
- Familiarity with responsive design and basic UI/UX principles.
- Back-End
- Experience with API development (REST or GraphQL) - exposure to Choreo or WSO2 a plus.
- Working knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, and database-driven applications.
- Legacy Systems
- MS Access (forms, queries, VB for Access) experience or a willingness to learn.
- Experience migrating older applications into modern architectures is a strong plus.
- General
- 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, version control).
skills:
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills for collaborative work with Architect, Senior Developers, and QA.
- Adaptability in a regulated financial environment with strict compliance standards.
- Problem-solving mindset for analyzing complex logic in Access and re-implementing in modern frameworks.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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