Software Engineer - Onsite - Newport Beach

Los Angeles, California, USPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Motion Recruitment is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer - Onsite - Newport Beach. This is a contract role in Los Angeles, California. Part of Motion Recruitment's Trading hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Full-Stack Java Engineer (Contract Role)

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Onsite – 5 days per week)

Contract Length: 6–12 months Overview

A Newport Beach–based consulting and software firm is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Java Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The organization has a strong history of delivering solutions across application development, data visualization, and IT services, supporting clients in financial services, utilities, and government sectors.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of sophisticated electronic trading platforms, particularly within credit and fixed-income markets. This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-impact, real-time trading environment while gaining exposure to modern technologies, cloud-native architecture, and DevOps methodologies.

This opportunity is best suited for professionals who enjoy fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a strong interest in financial systems and front-office applications.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of electronic trading applications
Build responsive, data-driven user interfaces alongside robust RESTful APIs
Contribute to reusable components and shared libraries to support scalability and consistency
Apply best practices in performance optimization, security, and maintainability
Support live production systems, including troubleshooting and resolving issues
Work closely with cross-functional teams in an agile development environment
Participate in peer code reviews and maintain technical documentation
Monitor application health and implement performance improvements
Research and recommend new tools and technologies where appropriate

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with modern development stacks, including:
Frontend: Angular or React (TypeScript)
Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js
Solid understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native design, and DevOps practices
Experience building APIs and integrating them with databases
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
Hands-on database experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within distributed agile teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
7+ years of professional software development experience, with a primary focus on Java

Preferred Qualifications

Background in financial services, particularly in fixed income or electronic trading systems
Exposure to front-office trading environments or platforms
Understanding of the fixed-income trade lifecycle and FIX protocol
Additional backend experience with technologies such as Node.js, Python, or .NET
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines in production environments
Experience supporting live systems, especially within trading contexts

Technical Focus (Approximate Allocation)

30% Java backend development (Spring Boot, APIs)
30% Frontend development (Angular or React with TypeScript)
15% CI/CD and cloud infrastructure
15% Database design and SQL development
10% Node.js development

Work Allocation

70% Hands-on development
30% team collaboration and agile participation
0% managerial responsibilities

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How do I apply for the Software Engineer - Onsite - Newport Beach position at Motion Recruitment?

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Where is the Software Engineer - Onsite - Newport Beach position at Motion Recruitment located?

This position is based in Los Angeles, California. Motion Recruitment has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Software Engineer - Onsite - Newport Beach at Motion Recruitment earn?

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When was the Software Engineer - Onsite - Newport Beach role at Motion Recruitment posted?

This role was posted on July 1, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.