Sr. Java Backend Developer

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Sr. Java Backend Developer will be part of the BBH Shared Services platform team responsible for managing critical applications to support the reporting infrastructure. This team is responsible for creating reporting on custom applications which are key to delivering artifacts to our clients on a very tight deadline.

This position involves working closely with senior architects as well as business analyst to develop, maintain and support activities of these Java J2E applications. Successful candidates will have a keen eye for detail, and will be able to take initiative and action on urgent projects.
 

Job Description

• Lead the design and development of Java-based applications, often focusing on scalable and high-performance systems.
• Develop and maintain Java applications and related components, including frameworks and libraries.
• Review code written by other developers, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers, helping them learn and improve.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Java applications.
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., QA, DevOps) to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with other developers, designers, and product managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Java, including object-oriented programming principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with popular Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and Struts.
• Experience with Oracle database is a must
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with software development tools and processes.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex technical problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with other team members and stakeholders
• Experience with JavaScript is a plus

Salary Range

$100,000 - $150,000

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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