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Senior Software Developer

Hybrid in The Woodlands, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Contract Independent

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Hybrid

$90/hr

Vaco by Highspring

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Role: Senior Software Developer
Type: 6-Month Contract-To-Hire
Location: 3 Days Onsite (T-Th)

Summary
This role is ideal for a software engineer with strong Java and JavaScript fundamentals (or deep C#/.NET experience and a demonstrated ability to transition to Java), and hands-on experience with React is preferred. The successful candidate will have a proven track record applying modern software engineering practices to build and modernize enterprise applications. They are passionate about continuous learning, embrace a growth mindset, and are eager to leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards of code quality, security, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot), React, and related technologies
Lead the modernization of legacy and monolithic applications into modular services and microservices, including API design, data migration strategies, and gradual decomposition of legacy codebases
Build responsive, accessible, and performant React-based UIs with reusable components and maintainable state management.
Develop secure, well-structured back-end services and REST APIs, ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and data protection
Use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, documentation quality, test coverage, and refactoring safety, while exercising judgment and code review discipline
Champion engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability
Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Required Experience & Skills

5–8 years of hands-on software development experience in modern tech stacks
Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, and REST API design. Experience with C# and .Net Core will be considered with exposure to Java
Solid experience with React, and/or JavaScript; experience migrating from legacy front-end frameworks (e.g., AngularJS) to React is highly desirable.
Experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.
Experience with Cloud Development provisioning and configuring resources such as Functions, App Services and APIM in Azure Cloud or AWS equivalent.
Previously implemented event-driven architecture
Well versed in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions etc.)
Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating across product management, QA, and operations
Accustomed to collaborating with architecture, security, and DevOps teams
Strong communication skills and a growth mindset. actively seeks feedback, experiments with new tools and patterns, and shares learnings with the team
Enthusiasm for using AI-based coding assistants responsibly to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and support knowledge sharing

Nice to Have Experience

Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)
Familiar with concepts such as MCP servers, RAG applications and the use of Graph databases
Exposure to observability and the use of open telemetry to instrument code
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Experience with modularizing or decomposing monolithic applications (even if partial or within specific domains/modules).

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Dice Id: 10115369
Position Id: 476771
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Vaco by Highspring

Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco’s parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional integrated service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than 10,000 employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, Highspring gives partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Get to know us at vaco.com. 

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