Senior Engineer - Java Full Stack

Cellco Partnership; Florida; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Senior Software Architect to build a world-class OSQAR-based system using AI, scalable to enterprise needs. You will lead Agile Scrum teams, provide architectural guidance, and drive end-to-end design across Enterprise, Wholesale, Consumer, and SMB segments.

You will design large-scale, real-time, cloud-based architectures, collaborate with product management, and ensure alignment with architecture standards and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven proficiency in Java and Python.
• Experience with modern coding environments to guide automated code generation and establish standards.
• Experience designing systems using Java/JavaScript, REST/SOAP, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and end-to-end system design for scalable solutions.
• Provide guidance to Agile Scrum teams and ensure architectural compliance.
• Define APIs and data formats aligned with HLA specifications; manage non-functional requirements.
• Own cross-functional delivery and ensure quality, time, and budget targets.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful APIs

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JMS

Microservices

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

In this role you will be responsible for building a world class Service Qualification (OSQAR) System using AI which can scale to enterprise needs. You will be leading Agile Scrum teams providing the architectural framework to the team to operate in and giving guidance and direction to solve business complex problems. The responsibilities include System Architecture, Technology and Domain subject matter expertise to implement solutions, Project Management, Communication Management, Quality Management and Business Acceptance Testing. Responsible for leading new strategic initiatives and use cases in Enterprise, Wholesale, Consumer and SMB Segments.

• Operates within the Agile Framework.
• E2E System Design: Work with Solutions Architects and Product Management to design end-to-end solutions.
• Customer-Centric Collaboration: Work with Product Owners and Scrum teams using Customer-Centricity and Design Thinking practices to create solutions that meet user, customer, and market needs.
• Low-Level Design & Enablers: Write Low-Level Design (LLD) and Architecture Runway enablers in support of new business features and capabilities.
• Architectural Compliance: Ensure designs follow the Service Assurance Standard Operating Model and the Verizon North Star Architecture.
• Project & Delivery Ownership: Engage in strategic cross-functional projects and completely own solution delivery, focusing on quality, time, business expectations, and budget.
• Proof-of-Concept Environments: Define requirements, design, and set up new environments to demonstrate proof-of-concept.
• Technology Exploration: Understand new technologies and new use cases.
• HLA Review: Review High-Level Approach (HLA) documents for completeness and correctness.
• Integration & API Specifications: Work with interfacing systems to develop detailed design documents, including APIs and data formats that align with HLA specifications.
• NFRs & Performance: Define system-specific non-functional requirements and performance requirements.
• Early Engagement: Get involved in the Early Engagement process.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Proven proficiency and hands‑on software development expertise in Java and Python.
• Experience leveraging modern agentic coding environments (such as Claude Code CLI or Gemini Code Assist / Gemini CLI) to function as a Software Orchestrator and Guardrail Designer, steering automated code generation while establishing architectural standards and safety controls.
• Experience with designing and developing systems using Java/Java Script, JMS, Micro Services, RESTFul and SOAP web services, XML/Jason, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker Containers, Relational Databases, JQuery, React JS and Node JS.
• Experience designing large scale real time, mission critical, cloud based architectures, with a proven record of solving complex business problems.

Even better if you have:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Technical experience in enterprise software engineering.
• Strong problem solving skills to drive the team through ambiguity.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and organize data and develop solutions.
• Ability to meet the Business priorities and expectations and create high quality, delightful, polished user experiences.
• Ability to work in a team and independently on multiple high priority projects.
• Experience with Telecom network technologies.
• Working knowledge developing and deploying applications into cloud environments.
• Knowledge of system development methodologies (DevSecOps, CICD Pipeline and Agile Framework).
• Experience leading a technical team
• Experience with practicing agile development methodology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective communication skills, a team player.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

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