Software Engineer (Java & Python)

Kforce

  • Birmingham, AL
  • $56.00-64.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer (Java & Python) in Birmingham, AL. Summary: We are seeking a Java/Python Engineer to support API development and governance initiatives. This role requires hands-on experience with Java and/or Python, API lifecycle management, and frameworks that ensure robust API contract compliance. Candidates must be comfortable with deployment in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments and have strong production support experience. Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and manage APIs across their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks
  • Build and maintain frameworks to validate API contracts and improve API quality
  • Perform hands-on development in Java and/or Python; Scripting experience in Python is highly preferred
  • Manage deployments in OpenShift using Harness and monitor via Dynatrace, Splunk, or AnyPoint Monitoring
  • Provide production support and troubleshoot issues across distributed environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, API owners, and technology leaders, to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong focus on API development
  • Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift administration and API Gateway implementations
  • Dynatrace experience required; MuleSoft ecosystem knowledge a strong plus
  • Strong understanding of open API specification, RAML, and Swagger
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow CMDB and API management concepts
  • Hands-on proficiency in Java and Python (preference is strong in both, but must be strong in one and working knowledge of the other at minimum)
Preferred Skills:
  • API governance experience, including building frameworks for contract validation
  • Production troubleshooting with modern observability tools
  • Experience in continuous integration and deployment pipelines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

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