Sr. Java Software Engineer / Lead Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Kafka)

Job Description

Hiring: Sr. Java Software Engineer / Lead Developer (Java, Spring Boot, Kafka)

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid) (Local Candidates with current local Project)

Rate: Up to $60/hr on C2C

Duration: 6–12 Months

Interview: Virtual Onsite (Onsite interview required)

Eligibility: USC, GC-EAD and H4-EAD (No H1B | GC)

• Only Local candidates. Airline experience(Required)
• Onsite Interview required.

Interview Process: Two rounds – first virtual, second onsite

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to design, develop, and support large-scale production applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and production support. This role also involves system architecture, technical leadership, performance optimization, automated testing, and mentoring junior engineers.

Required:

• 7–9 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Java
• Spring and Spring Boot
• Microservices architecture
• Apache Kafka
• Production application support
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs.
• Experience with automated testing using JUnit or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas through code, documentation, and diagrams.

Preferred:

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Git, GitHub Actions, Maven, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of performance optimization, system resiliency, and highly available architecture.
• Experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and implement scalable enterprise applications and microservices.
• Build reusable components and libraries that can support multiple product teams.
• Develop Java-based services using Spring and Spring Boot.
• Design and maintain event-driven integrations using Apache Kafka.
• Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Define and lead corrective actions for recurring or system-wide problems.
• Improve application performance, scalability, resiliency, and reliability.
• Identify and reduce technical debt during ongoing development.
• Create automated tests and document code, scripts, systems, and technical processes.
• Incorporate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate technical risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Support safe, small, and incremental production releases.
• Identify opportunities to reuse solutions and reduce duplicate work across teams.
• Explore emerging technologies and develop prototypes when appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with development, architecture, security, infrastructure, and product teams.
• Recommend improvements to Agile delivery and engineering practices.