Senior Application Developer

Senior Application Developer

JOB-10045706

Anticipated Start Date

March 2, 2026

Location

Remote

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

O ur We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer with hands-on experience developing and operating modern integration applications across both public and on-premises cloud environments. This role will focus on the design, development, and ongoing operation of integration solutions whether greenfield initiatives or reimplementation of existing systems using modern frameworks and best practices.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain integration components and services.
• Lead the development and operation of both new and reengineered integration solutions.
• Automate development and operational processes to ensure efficiency and repeatability.
• Create prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to validate architectural choices and patterns.
• Monitor system integration and performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise SDLC standards and operational procedures.
• Collaborate across development, operations, compliance, and security teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers to support team knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Execute comprehensive end-to-end testing, especially for non-functional requirements such as performance and scalability.
• Research and incorporate new tools and technologies to improve system performance and developer productivity.
• Resolve complex design and development issues with innovative solutions.
• Provide strategic input and recommendations to leadership based on experience and technical insight.
• Continue to expand expertise in key technologies relevant to integration and enterprise software development.

Skills Required

• Minimum 8 years of relevant software development experience.
• Proven experience developing production-grade applications and services in Java 21 using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Strong experience building and delivering software integration solutions.
• Proficiency with Oracle and PostgreSQL relational databases.
• Experience working with JMS/AMQP messaging as well as Kafka.
• Strong background collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners/vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience mentoring and guiding development teams.
• Familiarity with multiple integration protocols, including SOAP, REST/JSON, OpenAPI, and GraphQL.
• Experience with cloud messaging and integration solutions, such as Azure API Management, Service Bus, and Event Hub.
• Prior experience in highly regulated or performance-sensitive enterprise environments is a plus.
• Occasional travel to on-site facilities may be required based on business needs and management discretion.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

Pay Rate

• $67.70 - $75.70 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is 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, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.