Senior Engineer II

Job Summary Our client, a leading airline organization, is seeking a Senior Engineer II to join their engineering team. This is a 4-month contract opportunity based in Fort Worth, TX, requiring a hybrid schedule of three days onsite per week. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building scalable Java microservices, supporting production applications, and working within Agile DevOps environments. Core Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot • Build high-quality, reliable software solutions that meet performance and scalability requirements • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and effective debugging • Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver software on schedule • Design integrated systems that improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience • 7+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise production environments • Strong experience developing Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture • Hands-on experience with Kafka • Proven production support experience with strong troubleshooting and debugging skills • Experience working in Agile development environments • Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) • Experience with PostgreSQL • Kubernetes and containerized application deployment • Redis • Git and GitHub Actions • Maven and JUnit • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure • Airline industry experience Key Competencies & Behaviors • Delivers high-quality, maintainable code with attention to detail • Reliable in meeting project deadlines and commitments • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities • Excellent production troubleshooting and debugging skills • Collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor teammates and contribute to a DevOps culture Work Environment • Location: Fort Worth, TX • Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Compensation & Benefits • Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $55.00 and $60.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans • Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) • 401(k) offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers who embrace friendly competition and reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we're passionate about helping businesses solve their most complex IT staffing and project solutions challenges. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for assistance. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy