Sr. Java Engineer

Sr. Java EngineerTexasHybridFull Time$145k - $155kA global enterprise technology company is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Java) for a full-time role based in Richardson, TX (2 days onsite). This team builds large-scale workforce management software used to optimize staffing, scheduling, and performance for high-volume customer operations. The environment includes Java (modernizing to Java 21), Angular 17, and emerging AI-assisted development tools. This is an opportunity to join a team at a critical inflection point. The organization is investing heavily in AI-driven development practices and evolving how software is built—shifting toward agent-based workflows and specification-driven engineering. The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer who is curious about AI tools and wants to be part of modernizing a large, impactful system while learning cutting-edge development methods.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong experience with Java (Java 8+) in production environmentsExperience working within monolithic architecturesExposure to Angular (or modern front-end frameworks)Solid understanding of system design, performance, and scalabilityExperience building or contributing to enterprise applicationsDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience with AI/ML tools such as Copilot, Claude, or similarExposure to large language models or AI agent developmentExperience with modernization efforts (e.g., upgrading Java versions)Background in workforce management, scheduling systems, or high-scale platformsWhat You Will Be DoingEnhancing and maintaining a large-scale workforce management platformContributing to backend services and system improvementsSupporting modernization efforts from Java 8 to Java 21Collaborating on introducing AI-assisted development workflowsTech Breakdown70% Backend (Java)20% Frontend (Angular)10% AI tools / experimentationDaily Responsibilities70% Hands-on coding10% Architecture and system design20% Team collaborationSpecialization:Java