Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Contract to Hire

Morgan Hill, CA

Overview

Brooksource is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our client’s collaborative product team focused on enhancing and sustaining enterprise-level systems. This role involves working across multiple platforms, with a primary emphasis on Java development.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of a modern application platform using microservices architecture, Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Enhance and maintain customer-facing systems, including CRM and loyalty program platforms, leveraging the new architecture.

Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and other DevOps best practices to ensure reliability and scalability.

Mentor and support fellow engineers in adopting new technologies and engineering practices.

Drive innovation by identifying and delivering high-impact technical solutions that improve project outcomes.

Champion engineering excellence by promoting best practices such as code reviews, source control standards, and automated testing.

Qualifications

3+ years experience in Java backend development

Proficiency with the Spring Framework, experience with Sprint Boot is a plus

Strong experience with both relational and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB

Skilled in building RESTful APIs using JSON and/or XML

Familiarity with messaging systems such as MQ, JMS, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ; experience with Apache Kafka is a strong plus.

Understanding of containerized development using Docker; experience with Kubernetes is beneficial.

Exposure to frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript); experience with frameworks like Angular, React, or Ember is a plus but not required.

Experience with build tools (Gradle, Maven, Ant) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).

Strong engineering mindset with a focus on clean code, automated testing, and peer reviews.

Experience with Supply Chain or ERP systems is a plus.

Proven ability to collaborate with software architects and cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and guiding other engineers.

Excellent communication and team-building skills with a passion for knowledge sharing.

Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Eight Eleven Group (Brooksource) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.