Our client is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a focused modernization and security remediation project for a global financial news and data platform.
You’ll work on a mature production system, identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities, upgrading legacy dependencies, and improving the stability of Java-based search and API services. This role requires someone who enjoys understanding complex legacy systems and can confidently make safe, well-tested improvements.
You’ll also leverage GenAI coding tools (such as Claude or similar) to accelerate development and remediation work.
Location: Remote (EU) Engagement: Full-time, long-term contract Start Date: ASAP Language: English Time Zone: European business hours with 2-3 hours EST overlap
Responsibilities * Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across Java applications. * Upgrade outdated Java libraries and frameworks while minimizing regression risks. * Improve the stability and maintainability of search services and APIs. * Support modernization of the NewsEdge platform and OPENS API. * Collaborate with application and database teams on cross-functional changes. * Perform testing and validation to ensure production-ready deployments. * Use GenAI coding tools to improve development efficiency.
Requirements
Must-have * 5+ years of commercial Java development experience. * Strong experience working with large, legacy Java codebases. * Proven ability to troubleshoot, prioritize, and resolve complex technical issues. * Experience using AI coding assistants (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar). * Experience with search technologies such as: * Apache Lucene * Elasticsearch * Apache Solr * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. * Good understanding of software maintenance, dependency management, and production support. * Strong written and spoken English. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have * Experience with security remediation projects. * Experience modernizing enterprise applications. * Familiarity with financial services or news/data platforms.
What You’ll Get * Long-term remote contract. * Opportunity to work on a globally used enterprise platform. * Challenging modernization project with significant technical ownership. * Collaborative team of experienced engineers. * Opportunity to work with modern AI-assisted development tools.
