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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Java / Microservices) - **Company:** Inspyr Solutions - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, SQL Azure, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Redis, Mockito, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Systems Integration, Testng, TypeScript, Java Application Server, Enterprise Software Applications, Postman, System Availability, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Technical Debt, Git, Fastapi, Moq, Event Driven Architecture, Pytest, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Low Latency, Deployment Automation, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b81e0635-162f-4771-a50d-12a44bd23ed9 ## About the Role This position requires strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, and Production Support, along with a passion for engineering excellence, automation, and continuous improvement., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent professional experience). * 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise software applications. * Strong experience developing Java applications in production environments. * Experience building scalable Microservices using Spring Boot. * Hands-on experience supporting production systems and resolving production incidents. * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles. * Experience working within Agile development environments., * Java (required) * Python * C# * JavaScript / TypeScript Frameworks * Spring * Spring Boot * FastAPI Microservices & APIs * Microservices Architecture * REST APIs * GraphQL * Event-Driven Architecture * Kafka Cloud & Infrastructure * Kubernetes * Docker * AWS or Azure Databases * PostgreSQL * MongoDB * Redis DevOps & CI/CD * Git * GitHub * GitHub Actions * Azure DevOps * Maven Testing & Quality * JUnit * Selenium * Cypress * Playwright * Cucumber * PyTest * TestNG * Postman * SonarQube * WireMock / Mockito / Moq, * Master''s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline. * Experience designing highly available distributed systems. * Experience with cloud-native architectures. * Strong background in application performance tuning and scalability. * Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions in a production environment. This role requires deep expertise in Java-based microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can build high-quality software, mentor junior engineers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing applications., Software Development * Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-level software applications and distributed systems. * Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following engineering standards and best practices. * Build reusable components, libraries, and services that support multiple teams and applications. * Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven services using modern software engineering principles. * Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy. Microservices & Cloud Architecture * Design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. * Develop event-driven applications utilizing Kafka messaging. * Build cloud-native applications leveraging containerization and orchestration technologies. * Design solutions with high availability, resiliency, scalability, and performance in mind. * Optimize applications for latency, throughput, and reliability. Production Support & Reliability * Provide production support for enterprise applications. * Perform root cause analysis for production incidents and implement long-term corrective actions. * Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and integration issues across distributed environments. * Manage technical debt and continuously improve system stability and maintainability. * Monitor application health and proactively identify opportunities for optimization. System Integration * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and service integrations. * Build event-driven architectures utilizing Kafka. * Integrate applications with relational and NoSQL databases. * Ensure seamless communication between enterprise systems. DevOps & Automation * Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. * Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve software delivery workflows. * Utilize Git-based version control and modern deployment practices. * Promote infrastructure automation and continuous integration best practices. Quality Engineering * Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests. * Ensure software quality through code reviews, testing, and static code analysis. * Promote engineering best practices and coding standards. * Mentor junior engineers on software craftsmanship and quality. Collaboration & Leadership * Partner with architects, product managers, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders. * Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers. * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams., * Java Development * Spring Boot * Microservices Architecture * Kafka * Production Support * Distributed Systems * REST APIs * Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure) * Kubernetes * Docker * PostgreSQL * Redis * MongoDB * CI/CD * GitHub Actions * Git * Maven * Agile/Scrum * DevOps * Test Automation * Root Cause Analysis * Performance Optimization * System Scalability * Software Architecture * Object-Oriented Design * Technical Leadership * Code Reviews * Mentoring * Secure Software Development, * Java * Spring Boot Microservices * Kafka * Production Support Nice-to-Have Skills * PostgreSQL * Kubernetes * Redis * Git * GitHub Actions * Maven * JUnit * Agile/Scrum ## Related Videos - [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) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)