Senior Software Engineer – Java (Monolithic Systems)
Richardson, TX (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)
Full-Time
A publicly traded enterprise software company is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to work on a large-scale workforce management platform used by high-volume contact centers. The system is a mature Java-based monolith with an Angular front end and is actively being modernized, including an upgrade from Java 8 to Java 21.
This role is well-suited for an engineer who enjoys working on complex, business-critical systems and is excited about applying AI-assisted development in real production environments. The team is moving toward spec-driven development, where engineers help design and evolve AI agents that accelerate delivery and extend the life of the platform.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong professional experience with Java in production environments
- Experience working in large monolithic architectures
- Recent hands-on experience with Angular (v15+; v17 preferred)
- Experience using or building AI agents, LLM-powered tools, or AI-assisted development workflows
- Solid understanding of software design, testing, and SDLC best practices
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with Java 17+ or Java 21 migrations
- Familiarity with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar LLM platforms
- Background in enterprise SaaS or high-scale systems
- Experience in workforce management, scheduling, or analytics platforms (assumption)
What You Will Be Doing
- Enhancing and maintaining a mission-critical Java monolith
- Supporting the transition to modern Java versions
- Collaborating on AI-driven development approaches and tooling
- Designing and evolving AI agents to support development and system analysis
- Working closely with product and engineering leadership on technical direction
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Java (Java 8 ? Java 21)
- 25% Angular (v17)
- 15% AI tools and LLM-based workflows
Daily Responsibilities
- 70% Hands-on software development
- 10% Technical design and leadership
- 20% Cross-functional collaboration
The Offer
- Base salary: $145,000–$155,000
- Annual bonus target: 8.3% (up to ~16% for top-half performers)
- RSUs for top 20% performers (500–600 shares, subject to plan terms)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid vacation and holidays (assumption)
- Performance-based equity participation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future