Senior Engineer – Lead Java Developer

KellyMitchell Group; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Senior Engineer – Lead Java Developer for a 15-week contract in Fort Worth, TX. The role is hybrid, onsite 3 days/week, and focuses on building large-scale Java solutions across Flight Operations, Crew, and Cargo Tech domains.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of production Java experience, DevOps/CI/CD expertise, and cloud deployment skills. Collaboration with Data Scientists and Operations Scientists is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/ENG/IS or related field.
• 5+ years designing, developing, and implementing large-scale production solutions.
• Strong hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Hands-on cloud deployment experience.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and document high-quality Java code and scripts.
• Solve complex technical problems and build reusable components.
• Develop and maintain production applications with reliable delivery.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and production-ready code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability and reliability.

Skills

Java development

DevOps/CI/CD

Cloud deployment

Full‑stack development

Database technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading Travel & Hospitality provider, is seeking a Senior Engineer – Lead Java Developer to join their team to support technical development initiatives within the Flight Operations, Crew, and Cargo Technology organization. This is a contract opportunity for an experienced Java developer with strong hands‑on experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing large‑scale production solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Java, DevOps/CI/CD, cloud deployment, full‑stack development, and database technologies, along with the ability to translate business requirements into high‑quality production code. The engineer will play a key role in translating business requirements into high‑quality code while improving application reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability. The engineer will work closely with a team of 3 - 4 Operations Scientists/Data Scientists with varying levels of coding maturity and will work under the supervision of a Technical Lead. The role requires the ability to connect business requirements with technical solutions and learn the airline domain, including maintenance operations.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Contract Duration: Approximately 15 Weeks (09/14/2026 - 12/31/2026) Location: Fort Worth, TX Work Schedule: 8 hours/day - Hybrid, onsite 3 days/week

Core Responsibilities

• Write, test, and document high‑quality Java code, scripts, and technical work products according to organizational standards and practices
• Solve complex technical problems and build components and libraries with broad impact across teams and product domains
• Develop and maintain production applications while ensuring high‑quality code, proper testing, and reliable delivery
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify systemic technical problems and lead action items to address them
• Translate business requirements into high‑quality technical solutions and production‑ready code
• Design thoughtfully integrated systems that support speed, scale, reliability, and organizational best practices
• Manage and reduce technical debt within existing applications and ongoing implementations
• Anticipate scaling, latency, durability, and reliability challenges and guide teams toward effective solutions
• Partner with security teams to incorporate security‑conscious development practices early in the software lifecycle
• Evaluate technical risks and guide practical strategies for preventing and mitigating issues
• Identify opportunities to improve development and delivery practices across teams
• Identify opportunities to reduce duplication of effort and promote reusable solutions and components
• Coach and guide junior engineers on technical craftsmanship and development best practices
• Explore emerging technologies and lead development of prototypes with limited guidance when appropriate
• Collaborate with Operations Scientists and Data Scientists to support technical development initiatives and business requirements

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large‑scale solutions in production environments
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java development
• Ability to read, interpret, modify, and enhance existing Java code
• Experience writing high‑quality Java code with proper JUnit and integration testing/code coverage
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Hands‑on experience with cloud deployment
• Experience developing and supporting production applications
• Ability to translate business requirements into high‑quality technical solutions and code
• Strong technical problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to identify and address technical risks, scalability concerns, latency, and durability challenges
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with technical and cross‑functional teams

Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Full‑stack development experience
• Strong database experience
• Previous airline industry experience
• Experience with GitHub Copilot
• Experience working with Data Scientists or Operations Scientists
• Experience with existing application enhancement, modernization, or technical debt reduction
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers
• Familiarity with airline or maintenance operations domains

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong hands‑on Java development and technical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested production code
• Strong understanding of software development, testing, and deployment practices
• Ability to analyze existing code and identify opportunities for improvement
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to anticipate technical risks and scalability challenges
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
• Leadership mindset with the ability to coach and guide junior engineers
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, Operations Scientists, Data Scientists, and other technical stakeholders
• Strong focus on quality, reliability, security, and continuous technical improvement

Work Environment

• Location: Fort Worth, Texas
• Work Model: Hybrid - onsite 3 days/week

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $31.00 and $45.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee‑owned, women‑led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.