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# Senior Software Engineer (Java Microservices)

- **Company:** Spectraforce
- **Location:** Irving, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, JIRA, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, Junit, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Spring-boot, SOAPAPI, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=3fddf24e-1055-42b9-bcf3-05f92c411548&OrgId=1&UserId=4643

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java Microservices development to join a dynamic engineering team at Client's. The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of hands-on software development experience, a passion for modern engineering practices, and the ability to independently drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications.
This role requires strong technical leadership, deep backend development expertise, and a commitment to building high-quality microservices solutions in an Agile environment., 10-12 years of experience in software development.
Strong proficiency in Java 17 and Spring Boot microservices development.

Extensive experience with:
Java (8+)
J2EE
JUnit
REST & SOAP Web Services
Hands-on experience with Kafka (Mandatory).
Experience working with Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Jira (Mandatory).

Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools:
GitHub
Jenkins
Urban Code Deploy
Harness
Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience leading technical design and delivery initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
Exposure to React.js.
Experience with modern architecture and engineering best practices.

## Description

Design, develop, and deliver scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
Lead end-to-end engineering efforts from requirements analysis through deployment.
Develop new microservices and enhance existing enterprise applications.
Build and maintain RESTful and SOAP web services.
Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation processes.
Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and best engineering practices.
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and modern architectural patterns.


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