Senior Java Developer

Sr Developer The Senior Developer programs and configures software to meet TIAA business needs. Under limited supervision, this job identifies and analyzes business software needs, writes complex code to optimize the performance and efficiency of the organization's IT platform/infrastructure and conducts testing to ensure programs are functioning properly. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the Applications Development & Support area. Key Responsibilities and Duties Interprets written business requirements and technical specification documents to design and develop advanced technical solutions that meet business needs in financial industry. Collaborates with IT and Business partners to design, develop, and troubleshoot end to end technical solutions. Performs complex coding to written technical specifications. Tests the resulting coding components in accordance with company standards and as defined in approved testing plans. Investigates, analyzes and documents reported defects – raising issues as appropriate. Analyzes run time profiles to debug errors that may exist. Solves complex defects that arise through own work or the work of others Performs maintenance programming and correction of identified defects. Qualifications 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred University (Degree), Preferred Additional Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work Preferred Education University (Degree) Career Level 8IC Required Skills: 6 or more years of experience with Java and J2EE development with Java 8 and higher 3 or more years of experience with UI frameworks (HTML or Java Script or JSP or HTML5 or Ajax or CSS3 or Angular 4 and higher)  Experience with AI Code Assist. Experience with SQL Preferred Skills: Knowledge of OO design and programming Build Tool Experience (Maven/Gradle) Leadership and interpersonal skills Team player with good organizational, analytical and logical skills. Understanding of the web browsers and web applications Verbal and written communication skills Related Skills Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-08-21 Base Pay Range: $105,000/yr - $136,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Every worker deserves a secure retirement. 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