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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Software Engineer - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** Celebration, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,400.0 - $184,392.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Quality, Code Review, Software Design Patterns, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Mobile Application Software, Open Web Application Security, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Web Services, Spring-boot, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, NestJS, Software Performance, Docker - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/sr-software-engineer-florida_1184722 ## About the Role Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field or related work experience. * Five to eight years of developing Java REST applications for enterprise or consumer use. * Two or more years developing backend systems with Typescript * Experience working in an Agile Team consisting of product, design, QA and development. Significant knowledge/experience in relevant technologies, such as: * Strong foundation in CS Fundamentals, especially around best practices in code quality and design patterns * Strong knowledge in Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker * Knowledge of Typescript in the backend, beneficial if experience is in nest.js * Networking such as HTTP Protocol and Socket connections * Web Services (SOAP & REST) * Software Performance Optimization (memory, CPU, scaling, etc...) * Experience with Security and OWASP recommendations SOFT SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS * Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. * The position requires frequent communication with senior leaders, technical colleagues and partners across several different geographic locations and time zones * Proven ability to work with all members of an extended and diverse project team * Must be detail-oriented, self-organized, be committed to quality and be capable of tracking multiple issues simultaneously * Ability to handle virtual teams and work with resources in multiple sites (onsite, offshore, near shore) * Excellent time management skills * Support on-call response to critical operational issues; be able to work beyond normal hours and support implementation transition activities and hyper-care shifts as needed ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer you will be creating innovative solutions by developing and implementing java applications to enhance our guest experience. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping estimate, plan and develop new features. Our team believes in autonomy, empowerment, and partnership; requiring the developer to take an ownership role in the product and technology that is developed for our guests. The role is a hands-on senior software engineer who will: * Work closely with product managers and story owners to design features and prioritize tasks. * Engineer solutions, code mobile applications, resolve defects, performance tune and deploy code. * Assemble releases and drive improvements in the delivery and release processes. * Partner with the mobile team to establish data contraxts. * Owns the design and development of software fixes, enhancements, components, and/or new software systems and applications. * Participate in software design, coding, code reviews, and assist software architects. * Solve problems by collaborating across multiple teams, from product to design. * Recommends improvements to processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the effectiveness of the team. ## Related Videos - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Next, Nest, Nuxt… Nust?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/421-next-nest-nuxt-nust) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)