Location: Charlotte, NC
Salary: $68.00 USD Hourly - $73.00 USD Hourly
Description: Job TitleSoftware Engineer - Core JavaLocationCharlotte, NC (Cisco Innovation Center - CIC)
Work Model: Hybrid
3 days onsite per week (mandatory)
Monday and Tuesday required; Thursday encouraged
Line of BusinessTechnology, Cybersecurity, and Operations (TCOO)
Employment TypeContract - 6 months (with possibility of extension or conversion)
Positions Available1 (Backfill)
About This RoleWe are seeking a
Senior Software Engineer to support a large, enterprise-scale
Collections platform within TCOO. This role focuses primarily on
core Java backend development, with support for a React frontend as part of an ongoing modernization effort.
You will contribute to the migration of a complex, legacy Java application to a modern microservices architecture, working closely with a cross-functional Agile (Kanban) team. The project has completed Phase 1 of the migration and is expected to continue for at least another year.
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and support backend microservices using Core Java (Java 17) and Spring Boot
- Analyze, enhance, and maintain large-scale legacy Java applications
- Support migration efforts from Java Server Faces (JSF) to React
- Develop and integrate services using Kafka, including message filtering
- Collaborate with teammates on MongoDB-backed microservices
- Deploy and support applications in OpenShift / cloud environments
- Consult on complex engineering initiatives with broad business impact
- Troubleshoot and resolve multi-faceted technical issues using sound judgment
- Participate in Agile/Kanban ceremonies and quarterly release cycles (occasional weekend support may be required)
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to meet delivery, compliance, and quality standards
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent via education, military, or consulting experience)
- Strong experience with:
- Core Java / Java J2EE (Java 17 preferred)
- Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Kafka (producers, consumers, filtering)
- Experience supporting or modernizing legacy Java applications
- Understanding of financial services systems, preferably Collections or Payments
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)- Experience with React (primarily for integration support)
- MongoDB
- Cloud platforms (OpenShift, Kubernetes, or equivalent)
- Ability to quickly read and understand complex legacy codebases
Team & Project Environment- Team size: ~10 engineers
- Methodology: Kanban
- Release cadence: Quarterly
- Primary focus: Backend engineering (React frontend led by other team members)
- Tooling includes AI-assisted migration and conversion techniques
Supplier & Submission Requirements- All resumes must be submitted through Beeline to be reviewed
- No direct solicitation or communication with the hiring manager while the role is active
Additional Notes- A candidate has already been identified for awareness purposes; no active coverage required
- Contractors are generally not required to participate in weekend releases (rare exceptions)
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