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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Engineer - Microservices & Production Support - **Company:** PTR Global - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Redis, Mockito, Selenium, SonarQube, TypeScript, Postman, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Technical Debt, Git, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9eb1ca90-a938-4616-bdd6-ce5774d27737 ## About the Role We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and support large-scale, production-grade microservices. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and production support, along with the ability to deliver high-quality code, meet project timelines, and troubleshoot complex issues. The engineer will work within DevOps-focused squads to build resilient, scalable, and reliable solutions that support enterprise business needs., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience or training may be considered. * 7-9 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments. * Strong hands-on experience developing microservices using Java and Spring Boot. * Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven integration patterns. * Demonstrated production support experience, including debugging, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution. * Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles, Agile methodologies, and DevOps/CI-CD practices. * Ability to deliver quality code, reliably meet project timelines, and communicate technical concepts clearly in writing, verbally, code, and diagrams. Nice to Have Skills and Experience: * Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, Docker, Git, GitHub Actions, Maven, JUnit, and test automation tools. * Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, and CI/CD pipelines. * Experience with Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, React, MongoDB, Azure DevOps, Selenium, Postman, SonarQube, Cypress, Cucumber, Playwright, WireMock, or Mockito. * Airline industry experience. ## Description * Design, develop, test, document, and maintain Java-based microservices and reusable software components. * Build and enhance Spring Boot applications and Kafka-based integrations for scalable, event-driven systems. * Provide production support, investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through resolution. * Write clean, reliable, and maintainable code while following organizational development, testing, and documentation standards. * Optimize applications and system designs for performance, resiliency, durability, reliability, and scalability. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support safe, incremental releases and reduce technical debt. * Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps practices, including automated testing, source control, and deployment processes. * Coach junior engineers on technical craftsmanship, debugging practices, code quality, and engineering best practices. * Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to solution architecture, prototypes, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Work within Agile, DevOps-oriented squads of approximately five to six team members. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [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) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)