Senior Engineer

About the Role

Our client, a major airline provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer II to play a key role in building and enhancing cloud-native applications and data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in full stack development, Azure ecosystems, Kubernetes, and modern database technologies to deliver scalable, high-performance systems that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives. Third-party vendors may submit candidates for this role. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will be considered.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop needs according to business requirements
• Maintains and enhances existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain driven design and test-driven development
• Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutions
• Creates detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates
• Researches and implements new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performance
• Supports the development of coding standards and adheres to best practices and security guidelines
• Works closely with software architects and technical leads to ensure decisions meet long-term enterprise growth needs

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in full stack application development and the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications
• Experience within the airline industry, with an understanding of airline operations, customer-facing platforms, or mission-critical systems
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting notification solutions, including email, SMS, push notifications, or event-driven messaging systems
• Strong experience with cloud-native development, including Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker, with the ability to deploy and manage containerized applications
• Expertise in database technologies and data platforms, including PostgreSQL, Databricks, Data Lake solutions, Azure Data Explorer (ADX), object-relational mapping (ORM), and query performance optimization
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and distributed services
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools such as GitHub Actions, Terraform, Helm, Kustomize, and Gradle
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and engineering best practices
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven application architectures
• Experience with modern front-end technologies such as Angular, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and Thymeleaf
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating within cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and remediate application security vulnerabilities
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, and production support, including disaster recovery concepts
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours support rotation as needed

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka and event-driven integration patterns
• Experience with PostgreSQL database administration, performance tuning, and optimization
• Exposure to Data Lake environments and modern data platforms such as Databricks or Azure Data Explorer (ADX)

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Problem-solving mindset
• Effective team collaboration
• Strong communication skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Adaptability and resilience

Work Environment

Location: Tempe, AZ
Duration: 4-months to start; will extend to a total of 8 months minimum

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour (final compensation may vary based on factors including background, knowledge, skills, and location; we comply with local wage minimums)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered