Java Engineer [Zeal]

livefront; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Livefront is seeking a pragmatic software consultant to work directly with Fortune 1000 clients, analyzing business problems and delivering robust technology solutions. You will develop software across multiple stacks, collaborating with senior consultants to ensure high-quality outcomes and scalable architectures.

You will learn best practices in software engineering, cloud technologies, and CI/CD, gaining exposure to diverse industries and client environments while building strong client

Qualifications

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to analyze business problems and implement technology solutions.
• Develop software, design solutions, and collaborate with senior consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, cloud technologies, and system architecture.
• Gain experience across multiple clients and industries, adapting to different technical and business environments.
• Build trust with clients and internal teams through strong communication, problem-solving, and execution.
• Execute custom software development using established languages and frameworks (C#, Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Implement automated verification protocols for software systems to ensure operational integrity.
• Design and enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment/observability tooling.

Skills

Programming languages

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Zeal is an AI-enabled software consultancy purpose-built for Fortune 1000 companies, and we're now part of Livefront . We help companies navigate technology to drive business outcomes by attracting, retaining, and growing exceptional talent and empowering them to use innovative technologies and process frameworks.

We're a values-driven technology company grounded in kindness, generosity, and integrity. Our mission is to build a place where our employees love their future and where clients trust us to deliver what we promise: to improve their business through technology. Love your future.

Who you are

You are a pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys turning complex business challenges into effective, high-quality technology solutions. You communicate clearly with both clients and technical peers, you adapt easily across industries and technical stacks, and you have a keen interest in consulting. You are curious about new tools-including AI tools that improve your productivity.

What you will be doing

• Work directly with clients to analyze business problems and implement technology solutions.
• Develop software, design solutions, and collaborate with senior consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, cloud technologies, and system architecture.
• Gain experience across multiple clients and industries, adapting to different technical and business environments.
• Build trust with clients and internal teams through strong communication, problem-solving, and execution.

Execute custom software development, primarily utilizing established languages and frameworks, including:

• C#
• Entity Framework
• ASP.NET
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Python
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• Angular
• Next.js
• .NET MAUI
• Flutter
• Xamarin

Implement automated verification protocols for software systems to ensure operational integrity.

Design and enhance CI/CD pipelines, incorporating comprehensive deployment and observability solutions through industry-standard tooling, such as:

• TerraForm
• Azure Bicep
• AWS CloudFormation
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins
• Dynatrace
• New Relic
• Jaeger
• Grafana
• Prometheus
• Azure Monitor

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and sophisticated analytics platforms utilizing:

• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Oracle
• MongoDB
• Kafka
• Databricks
• Snowflake
• dbt
• Apache Airflow
• Azure Data Factory
• Power BI
• Google Looker

Why you should apply

• You want to work with passionate, talented people who are always looking for ways to make things better.
• You value a work environment where kindness, mutual trust, and egoless collaboration are paramount.
• You have a history of keeping promises, doing what is right, and spending energy on what matters.
• You enjoy the variety and growth that comes with consulting for Fortune 1000 companies across industries and technical stacks.
• You want to work on projects that have outsized impact and reach.
• You believe in sweating the details, committing to quality, and taking pride in going the extra mile.

What you bring to the table

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions.

Compensation is $80,000 - $130,000 per year.

We go out of our way to evaluate all employees and job applicants equitably based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply, and we consider every applicant with an open mind. Don't worry, every application will be reviewed by a human.