IT Engineer - Senior / Software Engineer- only w2 and Local's
The Senior IT Engineer will lead the enhancement and maintenance of Java and .NET applications within cloud environments, supporting call center platform integrations to optimize customer service operations. This role involves collaborating with architects and IT teams to implement technology roadmaps, manage IT assets, and ensure adherence to architectural standards in a hybrid work setting. The position requires strong technical leadership and experience interfacing with multiple enterprise departments under transformation initiatives.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT Services and IT Consulting.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Implement strategies to consolidate, secure, and manage IT assets for the client’s call-center and customer-service platforms.
- Maintain inventory and configuration records for assigned technologies and platforms.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects, IT operations, security, SAP, and Salesforce teams to align solutions to architecture standards.
- Develop and review design artifacts to ensure compliance with reference architectures and product standards.
- Drive technology portfolio management and help implement initiatives on the technology roadmap.
- Provide technical leadership as a senior technical resource — guide design decisions, identify and mitigate technology risks, and communicate status and recommendations to project/program managers and architects.
- Enhance and maintain integrations for Java and .NET applications supporting call-center operations and telephony platform integrations.
- Apply cloud best practices (Azure primarily; AWS experience is transferable) in development, deployment, and operations.
Qualifications
- 7+ years’ experience as an Architect or Engineer in enterprise IT environments.
- 1+ years’ experience in project management or leading technical projects.
- Strong development experience with .NET and Java.
- Experience developing and operating applications in cloud environments (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable).
- Proven ability to work effectively in an outsourced IT environment and manage technology costs.
- Experience with both legacy and modern computing architectures.
- Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Local candidates only; W-2 employment required (no C2C / 1099). Work authorization in the U.S. is required.
Nice to Have
- NiCE CXone call center platform experience or familiarity with contact-center-as-a-service solutions.
- MuleSoft (or similar ESB/integration) experience.
- Prior exposure to telephony/CTI integrations and call-center infrastructure.
Role Details
- Employment type: Contract (W-2) — potential to convert to full-time depending on fit and business needs.
- Location: Columbus, OH — Hybrid schedule: Monday & Friday remote; Tuesday–Thursday on-site at the Arena location.
- Team: Senior technical contributor (no direct reports required), working closely with enterprise architecture, operations, security, SAP, and Salesforce teams.
- Clearance/sponsorship: This role requires candidates who are local to the Columbus area and authorized to work in the U.S. without immediate sponsorship.
Why Careertakes & Confidential Client
- Work on impactful call-center and customer-service integrations used across enterprise operations.
- Collaborate with enterprise architects and cross-functional teams on modernization and transformation efforts.
- Opportunity to strengthen cloud, integration, and telephony domain experience in a large-scale environment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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