Java Software Engineer (W2)
The Java Software Engineer role involves designing and developing scalable, high-quality software solutions using Java and Spring Boot. The position requires creating unit tests, managing technical risks, and mentoring junior developers, contributing to long-term contract projects based in San Antonio or Plano, TX with in-person interviews and on-site work.
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
Confidential Client is seeking a Contract Java Software Engineer (W2) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design, build, test and deploy services that support business objectives.
- Program technically medium- to highly-complex solutions using Java and related frameworks
- Design and develop scalable microservices and APIs on schedule
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure solution quality
- Collaborate with DevOps and QA to integrate CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Troubleshoot, identify risk areas, and drive resolution of technical issues
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and architecture discussions
- Participate in in-person interviews or onsite collaboration as required by the engagement
Contract Details & Work Location
- Employment type: CONTRACTOR (W2)
- Location: Texas (TX) — on-site or in-person interview as required by the engagement
- Duration: Long-term contract (details provided during the interview process)
- Note: This posting does not include salary details. Any pay information will be shared during screening or by the hiring manager where required.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in Java / J2EE development
- Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
- Familiarity with Kafka or similar messaging platforms
- Practical experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
- Unit testing experience (JUnit, Postman, or similar)
- Proven ability to communicate technical status and risks clearly
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with OpenShift or container platforms
- Familiarity with React or Node.js (for cross-team collaboration)
- Experience with build tools (Maven) and testing/tracking tools (QTest, Postman)
- Exposure to service mesh / API gateway tooling (e.g., Gloo)
- Experience with OpenL or rules-based engines and database systems
Why Join This Engagement
- Work on mission-critical Java microservices for a Confidential Client in the IT Services industry
- Opportunity to influence architecture and mentor junior developers
- Gain experience with modern DevOps practices and streaming platforms (Kafka)
- Access to additional contract roles via the Careertakes platform for qualified applicants
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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