Specialty Software Engineer Lead

Tittle: Specialty Software Engineer Lead
Location:Dallas, TX
Work Mode : 5 Days Onsite
Duration: Contract to Hire
Years Of Exp Required: 15+ Years

Function of the Group: Mitigating Risk/Generating Revenue/Cost Reduction
Project : Database engineers for Lending Payments PPO work
Industry Background: DB Engineer

Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate the collection, normalization and analysis of datasets across multiple data platforms.

• Assist in designing and building data service infrastructure across multiple data platforms.
• Work with analytics teams to ensure functionality in data systems.
• Participate in the development of and implementation of data solutions for multiple applications to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Design and implement process improvements including automation of processes and redesign of data infrastructure.
• Owns significant components of the database platform (specific schemas/domains, key performance areas, or HA/DR operational ownership) with minimal guidance.
• Leads technical workstreams (e.g., partitioning rollout, performance remediation, operational readiness) and drives them to closure.
• Improves runbooks/automation; contributes to production incident response and prevention.

2) API Engineering (Java / Spring Boot)
• Design and implement RESTful APIs in Java and Spring Boot that expose platform capabilities and integrate with BRE decisioning.
• Define and maintain API contracts (OpenAPI/Swagger where applicable), validate inputs, and implement consistent error handling and response semantics.
• Implement service-layer logic that correctly orchestrates BRE calls, data access, and downstream integrations.
• Ensure APIs meet non-functional requirements: performance, resiliency, observability, security, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards; mentor engineers on design patterns, testing practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Support deployments and production operations: diagnose incidents, fix defects, and deliver improvements that reduce repeat incidents.

3) Data Access (MySQL and Oracle)
• Build and maintain data access layers for MySQL and Oracle using appropriate frameworks and patterns (JDBC/JPA as applicable).
• Write and optimize SQL for correctness and performance; partner with data teams on indexing, query tuning, and schema change coordination.
• Ensure secure data handling (least privilege, parameterized queries, secrets management) and adherence to data governance controls.
• Implement reliable transaction management and error recovery strategies for database interactions.


Required Skills
• Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery for enterprise platforms and services with hands-on development responsibilities.
• Strong Java experience and proven delivery of production Spring Boot REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience designing, authoring, testing, and deploying Business Rules Engine assets.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL; experience interacting with both MySQL and Oracle.
• Experience owning quality outcomes: code/rule reviews, automated testing, and improving defect rates and operational stability.
• Experience mentoring engineers and resolving complex production issues.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing).
• Experience operating services on container/cloud platforms and supporting high-availability systems.
• Experience defining governance and change management practices for decisioning/rules platforms.

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