Sr. Engineer; Java)

Sr. Engineer (Java)

Location:

Fort Worth, TX Duration: 12+ months contract Work mode: 3 days hybrid onsite (Tue/Wed/Thu)

Roles and responsibilities:

• Writes, tests, and documents technical work products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and practices
• Solves technical problems and builds components/libraries with far-ranging impact
• Delivers high quality work and coaches more junior engineers on technical craftsmanship
• Conducts root cause analysis to identify systemic problems and defines and leads execution of action items to address
• Designs thoughtfully integrated systems that model organizational best practices, allowing disparate teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability
• Oversees the management of technical debt in existing systems and drives opportunities to eliminate within ongoing implementations
• Consistently anticipates scaling, latency, and durability challenges and guides teams in implementation of mitigating strategies
• Partners with the security organization to incorporate security conscious practices early in the lifecycle of new systems
• Thoughtfully evaluates technical risks and guides toward practical prevention strategies
• Consistently reflects on squad delivery practices throughout their span of of influence, recommends improvements to leadership and drives their implementation
• Maintains a focus on removing the duplication of effort across teams and proactively identifies opportunities for reuse within their span of influence
• Thoughtfully measures and assesses team and identifies areas of development for individuals
• Explores emerging technologies, leads development of prototypes with little or no guidance and incorporates into architectural solutions where appropriate

Core Technical

Skills:

• Java development expertise. Java 17+ (Spring Boot 3 for API development)
• REST/GraphQL (Apollo, Spring GraphQL)
• Strong proficiency in Java SE (Core Java)
• Strong experience with Docker and container-based development. Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Proficiency with Azure cloud infrastructure including VNet, private networking, and security configurations
• Practical knowledge of:
  Azure Event Hub Azure Cosmos DB (MongoDB API) Azure PostgreSQL
• Dev Ops & Automation Advanced experience with Git Hub Actions (build/test/deployment)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Power Shell, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with Git, Git Hub, and Cloud Smith
• Architecture & Design Proven track record building microservices architectures. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns
• Observability & Security Experience with Dynatrace for APM and monitoring. Logging expertise using Dynatrace & Mezmo. Familiarity with cloud-native security best practices and secure coding procedures

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in distributed and cloud-native systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment
• A collaborative mindset, focusing on team success and delivering high-quality solutions

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Certification in Azure (AZ-204, AZ-305, or similar)
• Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams