Title: Sr. Engineer (Java)
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Duration: 12+ months contract
Work mode: 3 days hybrid onsite (Tue/Wed/Thu)
Top Mandate Requirements:
5-7 years of Java development experience
Java/J2ee (Java 17)
MS Azure
Agile methodology
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
DevOps & Automation
Advanced experience with GitHub Actions (build/test/deployment).
Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar).
Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, and CloudSmith.
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.