Software Engineer
Job Summary Our client, a major U.S. Airline, is looking for a Software Engineer to join their technical engineering organization. This engineer will write and deliver production code while also coaching junior engineers, digging into root cause on systemic issues, and shaping architecture decisions across teams. Looking for someone with deep, hands-on Java, Kafka, and MongoDB experience, not just passing exposure, plus multi-cloud work across Azure and IBM specifically.Contract detailsDuration: Through April 2027Location: Fort Worth, TXModality: Onsite 3x/weekCore ResponsibilitiesWrite, test and document technical work according to org standardsSolve technical problems and build components with broad, cross-team impactCoach junior engineers on technical craftsmanshipLead root cause analysis on systemic issues and drive fixesDesign systems that let teams across product domains deliver with speed, scale, and reliabilityManage and reduce technical debt in existing implementationsGet ahead of scaling, latency, and durability issues and guide mitigationPartner with security early in the lifecycle of new systemsWeigh in on technical risk and push practical prevention strategiesRecommend and drive improvements to squad delivery practicesSpot and cut down duplicated effort across teamsPrototype emerging tech with little guidance and fold it into architecture where it fitsRequired Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, or related field, plus 5 years experience5+ years Java3+ years Kafka3+ years MongoDB3+ years multi-cloud experience including Azure and IBMSolid grounding in OOAD, UML, TDD, Java Design Patterns, Enterprise Integration Design PatternsDisaster Recovery design and development experienceComfortable in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and XP environmentsPreferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Experience mentoring or informally leading junior engineersExposure to security-conscious system designTrack record prototyping emerging tech and getting it into productionKey Competencies and BehaviorsTechnical Leadership & OwnershipIndependent Problem SolvingCollaborative Mentorship & InfluenceCompensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $39.00 and $56.00 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) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 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 help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy. [142828]