Senior Java/AI Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Java (Monolith / AI Focus)
Richardson, TX (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Full-Time
An established, publicly traded software provider is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a high-scale workforce management platform used by enterprise contact centers. The environment centers on a large Java-based monolithic application (currently transitioning from Java 8 to Java 21) paired with a modern Angular front end. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Richardson, TX.
This opportunity stands out for engineers who enjoy improving complex, business-critical systems rather than rebuilding them from scratch. The organization is actively integrating AI into its development lifecycle, shifting toward a model where engineers guide and refine AI agents to accelerate delivery. The team is looking for someone who can contribute to modernization efforts while helping shape how AI-assisted engineering is applied in production systems. Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background developing with Java in enterprise environments
• Experience working within large, monolithic codebases
• Recent hands-on experience with Angular (v15 or newer preferred)
• Practical experience building, integrating, or leveraging AI agents or LLM-based tools
• Solid understanding of software architecture, testing, and SDLC practices

Desired Skills & Experience

• Exposure to Java 17+ or ongoing Java modernization efforts
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, or similar)
• Experience in high-scale SaaS or enterprise platforms
• Background in scheduling, workforce management, or analytics systems (assumption)

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintain and enhance a large-scale Java-based platform
• Contribute to ongoing upgrades to modern Java versions
• Collaborate on introducing AI tools and workflows into development processes
• Help design and iterate on AI agents that support engineering tasks
• Partner with cross-functional teams on product and system improvements

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Java (modernization from Java 8 to Java 21)
• 25% Angular (v17)
• 15% AI tooling and LLM integration

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Coding and development work
• 10% Technical planning and design
• 20% Collaboration with engineering, QA, and product stakeholders