Java Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our client in Wisconsin has an immediate and critical opening for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract. They are looking to bring in a staff engineer-level individual who not only writes excellent code but also provides technical leadership, mentorship, and strong partnership with their in-house Architect.

This is not a heads-down coding role—this is a seat at the table for someone who can guide and direct work across a team, own design responsibilities, and jump in with hands-on development as needed. You’ll help shape technical strategy while also staying close to delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Lead technical efforts in a collaborative Scrum team environment.

Partner closely with the Architect to co-own solution design and implementation.

Provide guidance and task direction to other engineers while contributing code yourself.

Bring proactive energy to problem-solving—someone who speaks up, shares ideas, and drives initiatives forward.

Balance and bridge cloud and on-premise environments with a strong understanding of DevOps and platform capabilities.

Support modern application architecture using tools like Kafka, GitHub, SQL Server, and OpenShift.

Must-Have Technical Skills :

Java (Core & Frameworks)

SQL Server

GitHub

OpenShift

Kafka

Cloud & On-Premise Development (on-premise is critical)

DevOps & Test Automation exposure

Working in Agile / Scrum teams

• Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience with a focus on attention to detail.
• Advanced expertise in Java (Core and Frameworks) and backend development.
• Proficiency with OpenShift, Kafka, GitHub, and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of cloud and on-premise development environments.
• Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and collaborative team settings.
• Solid knowledge of enterprise architecture and application design principles.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL and Java-related technologies such as XML Binding.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on development efforts.