Senior Java Backend Engineer

Position: Sr Engineer - JavaLocation: Fort Worth, TexasDuration: ContractJob ID: 178654 $65/hr w2 + benefitsJob Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Engineer - Java to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The candidate will work on complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security while adhering to organizational standards and best practices.Responsibilities:Write tests and document technical work products, including code, scripts, and processes, according to organizational standards and practices.Solve technical problems and build components/libraries with far-reaching impact.Deliver high-quality work and coach junior engineers on technical craftsmanship.Conduct root cause analysis to identify systemic problems and lead the execution of action items to address them.Design integrated systems that model organizational best practices, enabling teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability.Oversee the management of technical debt in existing systems and drive opportunities to eliminate it within ongoing implementations.Anticipate scaling, latency, and durability challenges, and guide teams in implementing mitigating strategies.Collaborate with the security organization to incorporate security-conscious practices early in the lifecycle of new systems.Evaluate technical risks and guide teams toward practical prevention strategies.Reflect on team delivery practices, recommend improvements to leadership, and drive their implementation.Identify and remove duplication of effort across teams, proactively seeking opportunities for reuse within the organization.Measure and assess team performance, identifying areas of development for individuals.Explore emerging technologies, lead the development of prototypes, and incorporate them into architectural solutions where appropriate.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.5-7 years of experience in software development or engineering.Proficiency in Java with Spring Boot, Kafka, and MongoDB.Experience with distributed caching, GraphQL, SOAP, RestAPI, and NoSQL (preferred).Strong knowledge of design and development techniques, including Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Unified Modeling Language (UML), and Test-Driven Development (TDD).Expertise in web technologies such as Java EE, Spring MVC, Spring Web Flow, Struts, HTML, CSS, XML, Servlets, JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, JUnit, JSON, Ajax, Angular, and React.Experience with service technologies, including Java 1.8, EJB, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Groovy, REST/SOAP Web Services, and more.Proficiency in relational databases and persistence technologies such as Hibernate, JPA, JDBC, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and PL/SQL.Familiarity with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB and NoSQL.Experience with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CloudFormation Templates.Knowledge of caching technologies like Redis Cache and EhCache.Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka and Azure Event Hubs.Proficiency in CI/CD tools, including JUnit, Mockito, JBehave, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, Chef, and Puppet.Familiarity with monitoring tools like Dynatrace, CloudWatch, and Zenoss.Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Rally, Confluence, and Visio.Proficiency in operating systems like Windows, Unix, and Linux.Experience with IDEs such as Eclipse, RAD, Oracle SQL Developer, PuTTY, Visual Studio Code, and Robo Mongo.Knowledge of testing tools like Postman and SoapUI.Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and XP.About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.Pay Range: $60- $65The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. To report any concerns, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io the hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating information related to your application. These tools may help analyze job-related qualifications or assist recruiters in reviewing applications and interview responses. AI-generated information is one factor considered in our hiring process. Final employment decisions are made by qualified hiring personnel and are not based solely on AI-generated recommendations.Type: ContractCategory: IT | Cloud API Testing DevDate Posted: 2026-07-31