Senior Engineer - Java Full Stack

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In this role you will be responsible for building a world class Service Qualification (OSQAR) System using AI which can scale to enterprise needs. You will be leading Agile Scrum teams providing the architectural framework to the team to operate in and giving guidance and direction to solve business complex problems. The responsibilities include System Architecture, Technology and Domain subject matter expertise to implement solutions, Project Management, Communication Management, Quality Management and Business Acceptance Testing. Responsible for leading new strategic initiatives and use cases in Enterprise, Wholesale, Consumer and SMB Segments.

• Operates within the Agile Framework.
• E2E System Design: Work with Solutions Architects and Product Management to design end-to-end solutions.
• Customer-Centric Collaboration: Work with Product Owners and Scrum teams using Customer-Centricity and Design Thinking practices to create solutions that meet user, customer, and market needs.
• Low-Level Design & Enablers: Write Low-Level Design (LLD) and Architecture Runway enablers in support of new business features and capabilities.
• Architectural Compliance: Ensure designs follow the Service Assurance Standard Operating Model and the Verizon North Star Architecture.
• Project & Delivery Ownership: Engage in strategic cross-functional projects and completely own solution delivery, focusing on quality, time, business expectations, and budget.
• Proof-of-Concept Environments: Define requirements, design, and set up new environments to demonstrate proof-of-concept.
• Technology Exploration: Understand new technologies and new use cases.
• HLA Review: Review High-Level Approach (HLA) documents for completeness and correctness.
• Integration & API Specifications: Work with interfacing systems to develop detailed design documents, including APIs and data formats that align with HLA specifications.
• NFRs & Performance: Define system-specific non-functional requirements and performance requirements.
• Early Engagement: Get involved in the Early Engagement process.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Proven proficiency and hands-on software development expertise in Java and Python.
• Experience leveraging modern agentic coding environments (such as Claude Code CLI or Gemini Code Assist / Gemini CLI) to function as a Software Orchestrator and Guardrail Designer, steering automated code generation while establishing architectural standards and safety controls.
• Experience with designing and developing systems using Java/Java Script, JMS, Micro Services, RESTFul and SOAP web services, XML/Jason, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker Containers, Relational Databases, JQuery, React JS and Node JS.
• Experience designing large scale real time, mission critical, cloud based architectures, with a proven record of solving complex business problems.

Even better if you have:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Technical experience in enterprise software engineering.
• Strong problem solving skills to drive the team through ambiguity.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and organize data and develop solutions.
• Ability to meet the Business priorities and expectations and create high quality, delightful, polished user experiences.
• Ability to work in a team and independently on multiple high priority projects.
• Experience with Telecom network technologies.
• Working knowledge developing and deploying applications into cloud environments.
• Knowledge of system development methodologies (DevSecOps, CICD Pipeline and Agile Framework).
• Experience leading a technical team
• Experience with practicing agile development methodology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective communication skills, a team player.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.