Senior Java Engineer

Senior Java Engineer

An established enterprise organization is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer for a 4-month contract engagement based in Fort Worth, TX. This position follows a hybrid schedule with three days onsite each week. The team develops high-volume, customer-facing applications using Angular 17+, Java, Spring Boot, cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices. This is an opportunity to join a fast-moving engineering group focused on building and improving business-critical applications. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, contributing to architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Engineers will gain exposure to enterprise-scale cloud environments, modern software delivery practices, and highly visible digital initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of full stack software development experience
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience developing modern Angular applications (Angular 17+ preferred)
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Desired Skills & Experience

• LitElement 2.0 experience
• React experience
• Kafka and GraphQL experience
• Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions experience
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis
• Automated testing experience using tools such as Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, JUnit, or PyTest
• Airline or transportation industry experience
• Master's degree in a related technical field

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing, developing, and enhancing full stack applications
• Building scalable backend services and APIs
• Developing responsive frontend experiences using Angular
• Participating in architecture and technical design discussions
• Improving system performance, resiliency, and reliability
• Troubleshooting production issues and identifying root causes
• Collaborating closely with engineers, QA, product teams, and business stakeholders
• Contributing to software delivery and modernization initiatives

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Angular / Frontend Development
• 40% Java / Spring Boot Backend Development
• 20% Cloud, DevOps, and Architecture

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands-on Development
• 10% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• 15% Team Collaboration & Agile Ceremonies

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.