Java Production Support Engineer (SRE Focus)

Job Title: Java Production Support Engineer (SRE Focus)Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)Job Type: ContractJob Duration: 9+ MonthsNo. of Opening: FiveExperience Required: 8+ YearsIndustry Focus: Financial ServicesJob Overview: The Java Production Support Engineer (SRE Focus) serves as a technical cornerstone within the Software Domain, responsible for architecting and delivering high-performance digital products that enhance operational reliability and profitability. This role demands a sophisticated balance of hands-on technical craftsmanship and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will design resilient, self-contained systems, lead complex implementations, and mentor engineering teams to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and world-class software solutions.Core Competencies: To ensure success in this high-impact environment, candidates must demonstrate mastery in the following technical domains:Backend Development: Advanced proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem.Architecture: Extensive experience designing and maintaining Microservices architectures.Data Streaming: Expert-level knowledge of Apache Kafka for real-time data processing.Cloud Ecosystems: Proven experience deploying and managing solutions within AWS or Azure environments.Operational Excellence: Demonstrated background in Production Support, root cause analysis, and system observability.Data Management: Proficiency with Persistent Storage solutions (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and caching mechanisms (e.g., RedisKey ResponsibilitiesSystem Design & Implementation: Architect and implement self-contained systems and significant new capabilities within existing frameworks, ensuring modularity and long-term maintainability.Technical Craftsmanship: Author, test, and document high-quality code and scripts, adhering to rigorous organizational standards and industry best practices.Reliability & Performance: Decompose complex, interconnected designs into manageable components; optimize solutions for latency, availability, and high-volume throughput.Mentorship & Leadership: Formally mentor junior and mid-level engineers, guiding their technical journeys and elevating the team's overall proficiency in object-oriented design and Agile methodologies.Security & Compliance: Proactively identify and mitigate potential attack surfaces; prioritize the closure of vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry-standard security protocols.Observability: Anticipate system friction points and implement comprehensive instrumentation practices to ensure robust observability and supportability in production.Agile Delivery: Collaborate within a DevOps toolchain (CI/CD via GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) to deliver high-value features in small, iterative batches.Technical Depth & Preferred StandardsContainerization: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker for orchestration and deployment.CI/CD & Automation: Mastery of MavenGitHub Actions, and automated testing frameworks including JUnit, Selenium, or Mockito.Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A Master's degree is considered an asset.Professional Closing:We seek a dedicated professional who thrives on solving intricate technical challenges and is passionate about engineering excellence. If you are a technical leader committed to driving digital transformation in the aviation sector, we invite you to apply.

Created: 2026-05-09