Staff Software Engineer
Core
Lead the elimination of IBM WebSphere and Axway SecureTransport while migrating Java applications to modern runtimes (Spring Boot, Open Liberty, Quarkus) on OpenShift and AWS.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Hybrid OpenShift/AWS architecture, secure file-transfer capabilities, and enterprise integrations for a lending-focused financial company.
Domain
Financial Services / Legacy Modernization / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Java, TypeScript, Node.js, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Kafka, IBM MQ, GraphQL, REST API design, Postgres, Mainframe integration, Container orchestration, CI/CD, SFTP/FTPS/AS2 protocols, PGP encryption
Preferred skills
AWS Transfer Family, Axway SecureTransport, IBM Sterling, GoAnywhere, MOVEit, Spring Boot, Open Liberty, Quarkus
Technologies
AWS Lambda, CI/CD, Cloud, GraphQL, Helm, IAM, IBM, IBM WebSphere, Java, Java EE, Kafka, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Quarkus, REST, Spring, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Websphere, NodeJS, DevOps
Responsibilities
Lead WebSphere elimination and Axway replacement programs, managing scope, delivery plans, milestones, risks, and cutovers. Design and maintain hybrid OpenShift/AWS architecture covering networking, IAM, secrets, storage, messaging, observability, resilience, and failover. Lead enterprise integrations spanning mainframe, branch, vendor, Kafka, IBM MQ, REST, GraphQL, and file-based systems. Promote engineering excellence through CI/CD, testing, code and design reviews, documentation, automation, mentoring, and cross-training.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
