Java SRE Engineer

Job Title: Java SRE EngineerLocation: Phoenix, AZ 85021Work Arrangement: OnsiteEmployment Type: ContractDuration: 5+ YearsDomain: American Express - Financial ServicesPay Rate: $37.00/hr W2 | $45.00/hr C2CApplication Deadline: August 24, 2026SKILLS REQUIREDPrimary (Must-Have):• Java Experience | Strong SRE Expertise• API Development and Integration | AWS or Other Public Cloud PlatformSecondary (Good to Have):• ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) | Dynatrace | PostgreSQLPOSITION OVERVIEWSeeking a Senior Java SRE Tech Lead within the Engineering Department reporting to the Director of Reliability Engineering to ensure optimal scalability and reliability for core transaction systems. This role solves complex availability, observability, and integration challenges for high-throughput enterprise platforms.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Design, develop, and maintain robust API services and integrations using Java while applying strong Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.• Build, monitor, and optimize cloud-native architectures across AWS or other public cloud environments to ensure high availability and performance.• Implement and manage comprehensive observability solutions leveraging ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Dynatrace for proactive system health monitoring.• Troubleshoot, tune, and manage database interactions and data persistence layers utilizing PostgreSQL.• Collaborate with cross-functional software engineering and infrastructure teams to drive incident management, root cause analysis, and resilient system design.BENEFITSMedical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)EEOC Compliance:We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.DISCLAIMERAI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.