Software Engineer-Application Technical Specialist 806911

Come build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive! KēSTA I.T is actively seeking a Software Engineer for an immediate contract engagement with our government client. Work Location: This position is Remote Job Description: We Are Seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, enhance, and support high-performance enterprise software applications in a fast-paced Agile environment. This role is responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, maintenance, and production support. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building scalable, mission-critical applications, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and leveraging modern development practices, including AI-assisted software development, to improve application quality and delivery efficiency. Responsibilities: · Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise software applications. · Design and develop high-volume, high-availability applications that support mission-critical business operations. · Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, QA teams, and technical staff to gather requirements and develop effective software solutions. · Translate business requirements and user stories into scalable, maintainable application designs. · Develop clean, efficient, reusable, and well-tested code that meets quality and performance standards. · Participate in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, development, testing, code reviews, and deployments. · Deliver software releases on schedule while ensuring quality, reliability, and maintainability. · Evaluate, implement, and promote AI and machine learning technologies to improve software development processes and accelerate product delivery. · Research emerging technologies and recommend technical improvements that support continuous innovation. · Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions. · Develop and consume web services and APIs to support enterprise application integration. · Support software maintenance, enhancements, upgrades, and production operations. · Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure application stability, scalability, and performance. · Participate in application architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and continuous process improvements. · Produce and maintain technical documentation supporting application development and deployment. Required Skills: · Minimum of 5 years of experience developing enterprise applications using J2EE technologies, including front-end, middle-tier, and back-end components. · Minimum of 5 years of experience with web and application server technologies. · Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing software design patterns. · Minimum of 3 years of experience integrating third-party middleware into enterprise applications. · Minimum of 3 years of experience developing, consuming, and implementing web services. · Minimum of 2 years of experience developing applications using the Spring Framework. · Minimum of 2 years of experience developing web applications using Struts. · Minimum of 2 years of experience implementing JAX-WS web services using top-down and bottom-up approaches. · Minimum of 2 years of Oracle SQL development experience. · Strong understanding of the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). · Experience working within Agile software development environments. · Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative development teams. Preferred Skills · Experience administering and deploying applications on JBoss or similar enterprise application servers. · Experience with deployment management and enterprise application infrastructure. · Experience with Linux operating systems and Shell scripting. · Experience with scripting languages such as Shell, Groovy, or similar technologies. · Experience supporting clustered web and application server environments. · Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment processes. · Experience evaluating or implementing AI-assisted software development tools and workflows. · Experience with enterprise case management, eligibility, or benefits management systems. · Knowledge of modern application architecture, scalability, and performance optimization techniques. · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Available Benefits: · Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available) · Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite options · PTO · Holiday Pay · VTO · 401K · Charitable Match · Training reimbursement About KēSTA I.T.: Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success! KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis. If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today! Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T. WWW.KeSTAIT.COM