Job Description

Specialty Software Engineer 4 (Lead – Smalltalk / Java Modernization)

Locations: Wilmington, DE | Iselin, NJ | Charlotte, NC | Phoenix, AZ | Irving, TX
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite – mandatory)
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Extension/Conversion Possible)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior / Lead Specialty Software Engineer with deep Smalltalk expertise to support critical credit card servicing platforms.

This role is heavily focused on maintaining and enhancing legacy Smalltalk applications while playing a key role in modernizing systems to Java-based architecture. You will operate as a senior team member/lead, helping guide technical direction and supporting Agile delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Smalltalk Development (Core Focus)

• Lead development and support of Smalltalk-based applications

• Package and deploy applications in non-production environments

• Troubleshoot and enhance legacy systems supporting credit card operations

Modernization Initiatives

• Contribute to migration efforts from Smalltalk → Java

• Support backend engineering aligned with modern architecture

• Partner with teams on long-term platform transformation strategy

Technical Leadership

• Act as a senior/lead engineer within the Scrum team

• Guide design decisions using OOP principles and best practices

• Assist in organizing work, mentoring team members, and driving delivery

Agile Delivery

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies (2-week sprints)

• Deliver assigned user stories and support production stability

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Smalltalk development experience

• Strong expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns

• Experience with application packaging and deployment

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java (backend preferred)

• Exposure to React (UI layer)

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server

• Background in financial services or enterprise platforms

Tech Stack

• Smalltalk (Core)

• Java (Backend – Nice to Have)

• React (UI – Nice to Have)

• SQL Server

• Agile / Scrum