Senior Application Developer

Senior Application Developer

JOB-10045148

Anticipated Start Date

December 1, 2025

Location

Taylor, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a membership-based, nonprofit corporation dedicated to ensuring the reliability of the electric grid in Texas. As the independent system operator for the region, they seek skilled professionals to support their critical mission — ensuring a reliable electric grid, efficient markets, open access, and retail choice. With a diverse organization, employees bring a wide range of experience and expertise to excel in the current energy landscape while preparing for the future.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Application Developer to join our team on a contractual basis. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications that support critical business operations. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and user needs.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend web applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and excellent user experience
  
• Develop and maintain APIs using Java and Liquibase
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
  
• Apply test-driven development (TDD) methodologies
  
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
  
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
  
• Refine user stories into clear acceptance criteria and break down work into sub-tasks
  
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Liquibase
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure and familiarity with Azure services
  
• Experience with Oracle SQL, SQL databases, and knowledge of Parquet file structures
  
• Familiarity with Databricks
  
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices
  
• Proficient in JUnit for unit testing
  
• Strong understanding of Git
  
• Familiarity with Apache Tomcat
  
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
  
• Understanding of web security principles, deployment processes, and CI/CD practices

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.