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INSPYR Solutions

Staff Java Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

Staff Software Engineer - Integration & Platform (Java/Spring) Location: Austin TX Duration ... Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner ...

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Genesis10

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Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$95 - $96/hr

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Sr. Software Engineer (Java)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

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Picarro, Inc

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

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Mondo

Staff Software Engineer

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$80 - $90/hr

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Mondo

Staff Software Engineer

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$80 - $90/hr

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Protingent

Software Engineer (Java)

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$45 - $60/hr

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Redolent, Inc.

Software Engineer (Java)

Plano, TX · On-site

$49.50 - $68/hr

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior staff software engineer java in the United States is $150,928.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,000.00 and $164,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Staff Software Engineer Java vs Lead Software Engineer Java?

AspectSenior Staff Software Engineer JavaLead Software Engineer Java
ResponsibilitiesArchitecting solutions, mentoring, strategic technical decisionsLeading project teams, coordinating development efforts, ensuring delivery
ExperienceTypically 8+ years, deep technical expertiseTypically 6+ years, leadership in projects
FocusTechnical excellence, system design, long-term visionTeam management, project execution, stakeholder communication
Work EnvironmentCross-team collaboration, high-level architectureTeam leadership, project planning

While both roles require strong Java expertise and extensive experience, Senior Staff Software Engineers focus on strategic technical architecture and mentorship, whereas Lead Software Engineers emphasize project leadership and team coordination. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more technical or managerial role within Java development teams.

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Staff Java Software Engineer

Staff Java Software Engineer

INSPYR Solutions

Austin, TX • On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Title: Staff Software Engineer - Integration & Platform (Java/Spring)
Location: Austin TX
Duration: Full-time
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Skillset / Experience:
Staff Software Engineer - Integration & Platform (Java/Spring)
Location: Hybrid (Quarterly onsite meetings 1-4 times per year at nearest office location)
Overview
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Integration & Platform (Java/Spring) to serve as a technical anchor within the Integration & Platform team. This individual will lead the architecture and evolution of critical backend services, define engineering standards, and drive the modernization of a Java/Spring ecosystem toward cloud-native and AI-enabled architectures.
This role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, API platforms, and emerging AI integrations, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership and system design.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and API/integration design, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This person thrives in fast-paced environments and can influence technical direction without direct authority.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Architecture & Engineering Leadership
  • Design, build, and evolve distributed backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems with strong observability
  • Drive architectural decisions using ADRs, RFCs, and technical documentation
  • Define and enforce engineering standards and best practices

Cloud & Infrastructure Leadership
  • Define cloud-native architecture patterns across environments
  • Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK)
  • Work with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
  • Evaluate and implement service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
  • Optimize systems for reliability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence

Integration & API Platform Development
  • Design and scale multi-tenant RESTful APIs and integration services
  • Lead modernization of legacy systems (including SOAP to REST migrations)
  • Define API governance standards and best practices
  • Build integration patterns including:
    • Webhooks
    • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, Kinesis)
    • External system connectivity frameworks

AI & MCP Integration (Emerging Capabilities)
  • Design and implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) server/client patterns
  • Enable secure integration between LLM agents and internal systems
  • Ensure AI systems are observable, governed, and scalable
  • Contribute to AI-enabled platform evolution

Engineering Excellence & Quality
  • Improve code quality, testing standards, and maintainability
  • Define testing strategies (unit, integration, performance)
  • Enhance observability, monitoring, and on-call practices
  • Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams
  • Translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical solutions
  • Communicate trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and planning

Requirements
Core Engineering
  • 8+ years of Java development in production environments
  • Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
  • Deep understanding of JVM internals, concurrency, and performance tuning

Cloud & DevOps
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong Kubernetes and containerization experience
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform or CDK
  • CI/CD pipeline design and implementation

Distributed Systems
  • Proven experience designing distributed systems at scale
  • Strong understanding of Kafka/Kinesis and event-driven architectures
  • API design experience (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
  • SQL and NoSQL data modeling experience
  • Strong security fundamentals (auth, authorization, secrets management)

Observability & Reliability
  • Experience with OpenTelemetry or distributed tracing
  • Monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
  • Experience defining SLOs/SLAs
  • Incident response and postmortem practices

AI / Emerging Tech
  • Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • Experience with LLM integrations or AI-driven systems
  • Understanding of secure AI interaction patterns

Leadership
  • Ability to influence technical direction without direct authority
  • Strong mentorship and coaching experience
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading large-scale platform modernization initiatives
  • Strong technical documentation and architecture writing skills
  • Passion for AI-driven engineering and emerging technologies
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Continuous learner with a bias toward innovation

Our benefits package includes:
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay, 401(k)
  • Retirement plan
  • ...and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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