Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Java) Location: Hybrid - Irving, TX (401 Las Colinas Blvd W, Bldg B-112847) - 3 days/week onsite Interview Mode: In-person (client office) Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 9-12 years of experience in software development to join a team of 5, focused on building and delivering new microservices. This is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to work from the client's Irving, TX office at least 3 days a week, with an in-person interview required. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering efforts independently - owning design, development, and end-to-end delivery of new microservices Design and build Java/J2EE-based applications using Spring Boot Develop and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka Collaborate within an Agile (Scrum/Jira) environment Drive CI/CD practices using modern DevOps tooling Required Skills & Experience: 10-12 years of experience in software development Strong proficiency in Java 17 with hands-on Spring Boot-based microservices development Solid experience in Java (8+), JUnit, J2EE, and Web Services (SOAP & REST) Hands-on experience with Kafka (mandatory) Experience with Kubernetes; exposure to React.js is a plus Proficient in CI/CD and DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Urban Code Deploy / Harness Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Jira) - mandatory Self-driven, highly motivated, and comfortable taking ownership with minimal supervision Continuous learner, actively exploring new technologies and modern architecture trends Top 3 Must-Haves: Hands-on experience designing and delivering Java/J2EE applications using Spring Boot Cloud experience (preferred) Knowledge of Kafka (mandatory) United Software Group