Senior Java/AI Software Engineer

Kelly Services Inc.

Richardson, TX, United States

about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

$301,600.0 - $322,400.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dejobs.org

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Software as a Service Data Systems Software Architecture Systems Development Life Cycle Systems Integration Large Language Models AngularJS

Job description

Contribute to ongoing upgrades to modern Java versions
Collaborate on introducing AI tools and workflows into development processes
Help design and iterate on AI agents that support engineering tasks
Partner with cross-functional teams on product and system improvements

Tech Breakdown

60% Java (modernization from Java 8 to Java 21)
25% Angular (v17)
15% AI tooling and LLM integration

Daily Responsibilities

70% Coding and development work
10% Technical planning and design
20% Collaboration with engineering, QA, and product stakeholders

Requirements

Experience working within large, monolithic codebases
Recent hands-on experience with Angular (v15 or newer preferred)
Practical experience building, integrating, or leveraging AI agents or LLM-based tools
Solid understanding of software architecture, testing, and SDLC practices

Desired Skills & Experience

Exposure to Java 17+ or ongoing Java modernization efforts
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, or similar)
Experience in high-scale SaaS or enterprise platforms
Background in scheduling, workforce management, or analytics systems (assumption)

About the company

An established, publicly traded software provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a high-scale workforce management platform used by enterprise contact centers. The environment centers on a large Java-based monolithic application (currently transitioning from Java 8 to Java 21) paired with a modern Angular front end. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Richardson, TX.

This opportunity stands out for engineers who enjoy improving complex, business-critical systems rather than rebuilding them from scratch. The organization is actively integrating AI into its development lifecycle, shifting toward a model where engineers guide and refine AI agents to accelerate delivery. The team is looking for someone who can contribute to modernization efforts while helping shape how AI-assisted engineering is applied in production systems. Required Skills & Experience