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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer (API Integrations/AI Integration) in Austin - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Computing Platforms, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Program Optimization, Software Quality, Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Key Management, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Prometheus, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Multithreading, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Istio, Large Language Models, Grafana, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Graphql, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Webhooks, Dynatrace, Api Management - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/staff-software-engineer-api-integrations-ai-integration-austin-31394402 ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and API/integration design, along with strong leadership capabilities. They will possess exceptional communication and problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment while influencing technical direction without direct authority., Core Java & Spring Expertise * 8+ years of hands-on Java development in production environments * Deep expertise with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud ecosystems * Strong understanding of JVM internals, performance tuning, concurrency, and multithreading Cloud Platform & DevOps * Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure * Strong experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CDK) * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines at scale * Familiarity with service mesh architectures Architecture & Distributed Systems * Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems * Strong understanding of event-driven architectures (Kafka, Kinesis) * Expertise in API design (REST, GraphQL, and legacy SOAP systems) * Solid data modeling experience (SQL and NoSQL databases) * Strong foundation in security principles (authentication, authorization, secrets management) Observability & Reliability * Experience with distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry) * Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) * Experience defining and managing SLOs/SLAs * Participation in incident response and postmortem processes MCP & AI Tooling Exposure * Experience or exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP) * Familiarity with LLM integrations, agent workflows, and AI-enabled systems * Understanding of secure design principles for AI interactions Leadership * Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction without direct authority * Strong mentorship, coaching, and team development skills * Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments, * Experience leading large-scale platform modernization initiatives * Strong documentation practices and technical writing skills * Passion for emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven development patterns * Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management abilities * Continuous learner with a growth mindset and a bias toward innovation ## Description We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Integration & Platform (Java/Spring) to serve as a technical anchor for our Integration & Platform team. This individual will lead the architecture and evolution of critical backend services, define and uphold engineering standards, and drive the modernization of our Java/Spring Boot ecosystem toward cloud- and AI-enabled workflows., Platform Architecture & Engineering Leadership * Own, design, and evolve distributed backend services using Java and Spring Boot * Architect systems for scalability, reliability, performance, and observability * Drive and document architectural decisions through ADRs, RFCs, and other technical artifacts * Establish and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and best practices Cloud & Infrastructure Leadership * Define and implement cloud- architecture patterns across environments * Lead adoption and optimization of: * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK) * Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes) * Service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) Optimize systems for resilience, cost efficiency, and operational excellence Integration & API Platform Development * Design, build, and scale multi-tenant RESTful APIs and integration services * Lead modernization initiatives, including legacy SOAP to REST migrations * Define, standardize, and enforce API governance and best practices * Architect and implement integration patterns including: * Webhooks * Event-driven systems (Kafka, Kinesis) * External system connectivity frameworks MCP & AI Integration (Emerging Capabilities) * Design and implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) server/client patterns * Enable secure interactions between LLM agents and internal systems, databases, and tools * Ensure AI integrations are safe, observable, governed, and scalable * Contribute to evolving AI-driven platform capabilities Engineering Excellence & Quality * Elevate standards for code quality, peer reviews, and maintainability * Define and promote robust testing strategies (unit, integration, performance) * Improve observability, monitoring, and on-call practices * Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner closely with Product, Infrastructure, and Integration teams * Translate ambiguous business requirements into clear technical solutions and roadmaps * Communicate technical trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and planning processes ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Engineering Mindset in the Age of AI - Gunnar Grosch, AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1735-engineering-mindset-in-the-age-of-ai-gunnar-grosch-aws) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)