Job Title: Backend Java / Software Engineer.
Location: Richardson, TX (On-site).
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).

About the Opportunity:

ZipStaff is seeking a Backend Java / Software Engineer to support enterprise application and digital-platform delivery for a large enterprise organization.

You will troubleshoot and enhance production code in Java and Python, work in DevOps / CI/CD workflows, and use GenAI coding tools. The role also touches web content platforms, SSO, and operational support, including a standard on-call rotation. This is an on-site role in Richardson, TX.

What You’ll Do:

Troubleshoot and enhance production code using Java, Python, and scripting.
Build and improve services as part of a full-stack landscape (Java, JavaScript, React or Angular, Python).
Work in DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins and Bitbucket pipelines.
Use GenAI engineering tools such as Kiro and Amazon Q to accelerate development and debugging.
Analyze system architecture and contribute to design planning.
Support enterprise web / content platforms and related delivery (CMS, CDN, monitoring, DNS, TLS, REST APIs, caching).
Collaborate with business partners (including marketing, HR, legal, and compliance) and manage vendor or internal-engineering dependencies.
Participate in a standard on-call rotation (one shift / weekend every 4–5 weeks).

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience delivering production systems. (Source listed 2+ years; 5+ is the practical bar for this mix of Java, Python, DevOps, on-call, and platform work.).
Strong hands-on Java / J2EE development and troubleshooting
Hands-on Python scripting / automation.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Jenkins.
Exposure to GenAI coding tools (Kiro, Amazon Q, or equivalent).
Full-stack proficiency across Java, JavaScript, Python, and React or Angular.
Experience with AWS.
Ability to analyze architecture and contribute to design.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Ability to work on-site in Richardson, TX.
Ability to participate in on-call (one shift / weekend every 4–5 weeks).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

Enterprise CMS / web content platforms (Acquia, Sitecore, Drupal, or similar).
Ping / SSO, Bitbucket pipelines, CDN (Cloudflare), website monitoring (New Relic).
Solid understanding of DNS, TLS certificates, REST APIs, and caching strategies.
Experience working with marketing, HR, legal, or compliance stakeholders.

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting Java, Python, Jenkins/CI/CD, and production troubleshooting experience.

ZipStaff Inc.

Backend Java / Software Engineer

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