Senior Level Java Developer Jobs

Senior level java developer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of architecture decisions, system design, and the technical direction of the teams and products that depend on them. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Citi, Photon, and Artech hiring at this level now.

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Open roles148+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCiti
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type85% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Morgan Stanley
Senior Java Developer - Rates Derivatives Algo & E-Trading
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Senior Java Developer - Rates Derivatives Algo & E-Trading
Morgan Stanley
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$155k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Lead Java Full Stack Developer
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Lead Java Full Stack Developer
Sign In Solutions
Texas
Accounting
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Finance
$110k - $130k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Front End Java Developer (UI)
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Front End Java Developer (UI)
TECHSTRA SOLUTIONS
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Full Stack Developer React/ Java/ Python
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Full Stack Developer React/ Java/ Python
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Middletown, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$70k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Java React Developer in Moline, IL | W2 Contract
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Java React Developer in Moline, IL | W2 Contract
ValueBase Consulting
Moline, Illinois
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$40 - $50/hr
On-Site

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Senior Level Java Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Citi
    Citi24
  • Photon
    Photon10
  • Artech
    Artech7
  • Cognizant
    Cognizant5
  • Synechron
    Synechron4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software103
  • Consulting & Professional Services28
  • Investment & Asset Management27
  • Banking & Financial Services26
  • Construction & Real Estate22

Senior Level Java Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level java developer job?

Employers at this level want engineers who can own a system end-to-end, not just contribute to one. A strong candidate demonstrates experience designing distributed systems, making technology choices that others inherit, and mentoring developers through complex problems. Concrete examples of architecture decisions you led, production incidents you resolved, and engineers you grew carry more weight than a long list of frameworks.

Which companies hire senior level java developers?

Companies hiring senior level java developers right now include Citi, Photon, and Artech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large enterprises modernizing legacy systems, financial institutions building high-throughput platforms, and technology companies scaling backend infrastructure.

Are there remote senior level java developer jobs?

Yes, and remote availability at the senior level is strong. About 15% of senior level java developer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how many employers trust senior engineers to operate independently. You can filter current openings by work setting directly on Migrate Mate to see what matches your preference.

What makes a java developer role senior level?

A senior level java developer role is defined by scope and ownership, not just technical skill. You are expected to lead design and architecture decisions, take accountability for the reliability and scalability of systems, and guide the technical growth of less experienced developers on the team. The work shifts from completing assigned tasks to shaping how problems get solved and what gets built.

Which industries hire the most senior level java developers?

Senior Level java developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors rely heavily on complex, long-running Java systems, where experienced engineers who can maintain, extend, and re-architect at scale are consistently in demand.