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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Epsilon, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $88,900.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Apache Spark, Backend, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/senior-software-engineer-509975264 ## About the Role + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) + 7-10 years of hands-on software development experience + Strong expertise in Java and Python + Strong backend engineering experience with Java (e.g., Spring or similar frameworks) and production-grade service development + Experience with common Java build and delivery tooling (e.g., Maven / Gradle) and source control workflows (e.g., Git, pull requests) + Strong Data Modeling skills and experience with relational and NOSQL databases + Experienced working in Unix/Linux environments, including automation and scripting + Mandatory experience with spec-driven AI-assisted development + Practical, day-to-day usage of AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, and similar platforms + Ability to validate, refine, and productionize AI-generated code against explicit specifications + Mandatory hands-on experience with: o RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures o Agentic AI systems (tool-using agents, orchestration, multi-step reasoning workflows). + Strong fundamentals in: o Data Structures & Algorithms o Object-Oriented Programming o Design Patterns and System Design. + Experience building and operating backend systems in production + Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems + Proven ability to own problems end-to-end, including driving design, implementation, testing, and production support + Demonstrated technical leadership (mentoring junior engineers, raising code quality via reviews, and ensuring implementations meet specifications and standards) + Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams. * Why you might stand out from other talent: + Frontend exposure using Angular or similar frameworks + Experience with Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing + Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and/or building ETL pipelines + Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and DevOps practices + CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes + Observability, monitoring, and performance tuning experience ## Description We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer (7-10 years) to design, build, and scale robust backend systems using Java and Python in an Agile environment. 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