Technology Analyst - Engineering | Java | SOA and Webservices

IMCS Group Inc

Phoenix, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Automation, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Business Support, Call Centers, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Servers, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Database Design, Database Technology, Debugging Skills, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Diversity Recruiting, Documentation, Dojo, Ecosystems, Engineering, Extreme Programming, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, Health Information Technology, Java, JavaScript, Kanban, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Windows Azure, Mobile Applications Development, MongoDB, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Neural Networks, Object Oriented (OO), Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, Object Oriented Programming Methodologies, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physical Demands, Portfolio Analysis, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Product Testing, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Redis, Refactoring, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technology Analysis, Test Driven Development (TDD), Value Stream Mapping, Web Services
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs.  IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical.  We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients.

Description: Job Title: Sr Engineer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Experience: 8+yrs
Vendor rate: ***/hr

Description:

What you ll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
" Coach teams in our immersive dojo / coaching space (the American Airlines Hangar )
" Evaluate our product/portfolios and assess their architecture/engineering opportunities.
" Facilitate Value Stream Mapping sessions to identify opportunities in our development and operational value streams
" Identify opportunities to increase flow, eliminate waste, decouple our applications, and enable service-based ecosystem
" Define/curate leading indicators and metrics to measure progress toward the desired outcomes
" Serve as a go-to expert on modern technology, architecture, engineering, and DevOps practices.
" Work with teams and leadership to influence and support the engineering culture at American Airlines
" Collaborate with product teams on reaching the next level of customer delivery.
" Be a mentor and get hands-on with software teams including engineers and architects on learning and applying new ways to solve problems.
" Lead large pairing / mobbing sessions to maximize learning while narrowing focus.
" Design and develop facilitator-led materials related to modern engineering practices or ways of working.
" Bring your real-world software engineering experience to the enablement organization to help build a viable community of technical coaches and practitioners throughout the enterprise.
" Embed with teams to learn their environment and behaviors as a precursor to designing impactful coaching interventions.
" Develop and implement coaching interventions for teams including software engineers and architects!
" Exemplify and demonstrate preferred team behaviors and embody the desired culture. That means it s important also to professionally address undesirable behaviors if they should arise.
" Contribute to the developer experience platform that removes organization friction from the continuous delivery of value.

All you ll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
" Bachelor s degree in computer science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
" 4+ years of relevant work experience in an agile environment
" Demonstrated expertise in at least one object-oriented language.
" Previous experience supporting high performing Agile / DevOps teams.
" Past experience coaching or mentoring others, in any context.
" Hands-on experience with engineering practices such as object-oriented design patterns, Extreme Programming, cloud design patterns, TDD, BDD, refactoring, and automation
" Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
" Expertise in Agile methodologies like Extreme Programming, Kanban, or Scrum
" Experience with implementing and operating DevOps tools/platforms across some part of the development lifecycle.
" Working experience deploying and supporting business-critical, Internet scale distributed systems or high-volume client/server systems
" Proven experience in SQL and ability to design relational database schemas
" Ability to scrutinize provided architectures and suggest optimizations for deployment and minimizing the cost of change.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
" Experience building continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
" Experience with any of the following:
" The Testing Pyramid and how to effectively apply it
- Multi-threading and concurrency
- Debugging, performance profiling and optimization
- Object-oriented and service-oriented application development patterns
" Experience with native/cross-platform Mobile development
" Adept and comfortable communicating with team members and external business stakeholders of all levels
" Demonstrated ability to find creative ways of improving and simplifying solutions, systems, and processes without getting bogged down in blockers or bottlenecks.
" Experience in modern and classical neural networks including LLMs, CNNs and RNNs, Agentic AI and Autonomous Agents, RAG architecture, and MLOPs

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
" Proficiency with the following technologies:
Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, Javascript/Typescript
Frameworks: Spring/SpringBoot, FastAPI
Front End Technologies: Angular/React
Deployment Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker
Source Control: GitHub, Azure DevOps
CICD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
Data management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Integration/APIs Technologies: Kafka, REST, GraphQL
Cloud Providers such as Azure and AWS
Test Automation: Selenium, TestNG, Postman, SonarQube, Cypress, JUnit/NUnit/PyTest, Cucumber, Playwright, Wiremock/Mockito/Moq
" Ability to optimize solutions for performance, resiliency and reliability while maintaining an eye toward simplicity.
" Ability to concisely convey ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and in diagrams.
" Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles
" Proficiency in Agile frameworks and methodologies
" Proficiency in DevOps Toolchain

Language, Communication Skills, & Physical Abilities
" Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization
" Physical ability necessary to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without any legally required reasonable accommodations that do not pose an undue hardship. Note: If the Company has reason to question an employee s physical ability to safely and/or successfully perform the position s essential job functions, the HR team generally will engage in an interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation is appropriate. HR (working with the operation) ordinarily first speaks with the team member directly and they mutually identify the physical demands of the job that are or may be impacted by the employee s obvious or known condition. Then, if necessary, HR would request medical documentation from the team member s treating physician or others to confirm the employee s ability to perform those essential job functions safely and successfully.

" From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

" Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

" Competencies:
Caring
Collaboration
Development
Results
Future

Must Haves:

- 8+ years of experience
- AI and ML experience
- Bachelor degree Computer Science
- Hands-on SW development experience
- Coaching experience
- TDD, Java and/or Python

The candidate will be working onsite 4 days a week. The candidate can be H1B, if sponsored by the supplier. There is an opportunity for the candidate to convert to FTE. Interviews will be 1 round onsite.

Top Mandatory Skills and Experience: - 8+ years of experience - AI and ML experience - Bachelor degree Computer Science - Hands-on SW development experience - Coaching experience - TDD, Java and/or Python

EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.

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