Senior Java Engineer (Microservices & Cloud)

Java Developer Job Level: W2T Consultant Job Location: On-site/Hybrid (Must be local to Plano, TX) Travel Expectations: None Job Classification: Temporary (W2T) Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You'll Love At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. We are seeking highly skilled Java Engineers to design, build, and scale a modern enterprise platform supporting North American operations. This role focuses on high-throughput, distributed microservices systems powering capabilities such as order management, product catalog, pricing, and promotions at scale. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in Java, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and modern AI-enabled engineering practices. In this role, you will: Design and develop scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot Build and optimize high-volume transactional systems Develop event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging platforms Contribute to cloud-native solutions deployed on Azure, AWS, or GCP Collaborate with product, UX, and business teams to deliver customer-centric features Implement resilient, fault-tolerant distributed systems Optimize APIs for low latency and high throughput Drive DevOps best practices including CI/CD, observability, and monitoring Integrate AI-driven capabilities such as recommendations, personalization, and intelligent workflows Ensure adherence to security, scalability, and performance best practices Who You Are 5+ years of software engineering experience Strong expertise in Java (Java 11/17+) Spring Boot / Spring Cloud ecosystem Microservices architecture Experience with REST APIs and distributed systems Event-driven systems (Kafka, pub/sub) SQL & NoSQL databases Hands-on experience with cloud platforms Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP Experience building highly scalable systems (24x7 production systems) Strong understanding of Data structures, algorithms, and design patterns API design and system integration AI & Modern Engineering Expectations (Must Have) Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar Ability to Leverage AI for code generation, testing, and debugging Build or integrate AI/ML-driven features (recommendation engines, personalization, forecasting) Apply prompt engineering and AI-assisted development workflows Exposure to AI-enabled observability or automation is a plus Nice to Have Experience with Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE), Workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Temporal), GraphQL, Reactive programming Knowledge of eCommerce domains (catalog, pricing, promotions, OMS) Experience with edge computing or real-time decision engines Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, global team environment Excellent communication skills and ownership mindset Experience working in Agile environments Total Rewards We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that has been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. Remote and Hybrid Work Time Off When You Need It Benefits That Flex Professional Development While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success. Who We Are Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving customers' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences. Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process. J-18808-Ljbffr