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# Specialty Software Engineer 4 - Contingent

- **Company:** PTR Global
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Databases, Java Message Service (JMS), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Spring-boot, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eff0c9dd-d050-48c2-9429-6cfffffa29b8

## About the Role

* 9 years of Specialty Software Engineering experience or equivalent through work, consulting, training, military experience, or education.
 * 9 years of Java development experience.
 * 6 years of experience with Spring Boot.
 * 3 years of cloud experience (Azure preferred, but any cloud is acceptable).
 * Database experience, particularly with SQL.
 * Experience with Kafka, JMS, and Kubernetes is a plus.
 * Ability to complete and pass a HackerRank or Glider assessment.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment.

## Description

In this contingent resource assignment, you will consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Specialty Software Engineering. You will review and analyze multi-faceted, larger-scale, or longer-term challenges requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Additionally, you will contribute to resolving complex situations requiring a solid understanding of functional policies, procedures, and compliance requirements to meet deliverables. Collaboration and consultation with client personnel will be a key aspect of this role., * Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Specialty Software Engineering.

 * Analyze and resolve multi-faceted challenges requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
 * Collaborate strategically with client personnel to meet deliverables.
 * Participate in hands-on development as a full member of the team, dedicated to modernization efforts.
 * Support the migration of mainframe systems to the cloud, focusing on backend development.
 * Work with SQL databases to process and manage large-scale data operations.
 * Contribute to the consolidation of 27 applications into 4 over a multi-year modernization project.
 * Potentially participate in weekend support rotations in the future.


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