App Dev & Support Engineer IV

App Dev and Support Engineer IV

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Java Architect with deep expertise in macro & microservices architecture, containerized deployments, and Kubernetes orchestration. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in designing scalable, high-performance enterprise systems while guiding the engineering team in best practices for cloud-native Java application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, development and oversee development of Java-based enterprise and cloud-native applications.
• Define and implement macro & microservices architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
• Lead modernization initiatives, migrating legacy Java applications to containerized and Kubernetes-based environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to design CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, or GitHub Actions.
• Establish coding standards, technical guidelines, and architectural governance.
• Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to continuously improve platform reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance across distributed systems.
• Mentor development teams on Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes best practices.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and architecture standards.
• Engage in capacity planning, scalability assessments, and production readiness reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java (8/11/17/21) and Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) — designing, deploying, and managing containerized Java applications.
• Proficiency in Docker, Helm charts, and Kubernetes Operators.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Tanzu / Rancher / AWS / Azure / GCP) and managed Kubernetes services (on prem cloud or EKS, AKS, GKE).
• Deep understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices — CI/CD, GitOps, observability, and infrastructure as code (Terraform / Ansible).
• Strong understanding of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions, influence stakeholders, and deliver technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of security practices (OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, secrets management).
• Exposure to Tanzu, or Rancher environments.
• Experience in performance tuning of JVM-based applications.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Flexible Working

At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect:

•  Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while optimizing your work-life balance.

          We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information.  For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $119K - 155K annually.

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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