On-site in Charlotte, North Carolina, this senior-level role at Insight Global involves modernizing legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native solutions. The position focuses on transforming applications using AI-driven development and cloud engineering.
Skills / Requirements
- AI-driven Development
- Automated Testing
- AWS
- CI/CD
- Claude
- Cloud Engineering
- Github Copilot
- Java
- Microservices
- Python
- Software Architecture
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is perfect for someone skilled in AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude, as you'll integrate these into your workflow to refactor and rewrite legacy systems. The use of the proprietary "Vibe" code transformation tool makes it ideal for developers who thrive on AI-assisted coding.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll analyze and refactor complex legacy applications, transforming them into efficient microservices using Java and Python. Your work will involve leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, and deploying scalable applications on AWS. Collaboration with architects and engineers to define technical requirements is key.
Working in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Charlotte is a growing tech hub with a strong job market for IT professionals.
- The city offers a relatively low cost of living compared to other major tech centers.
- Charlotte's public transit system makes commuting manageable for city residents.
- The region boasts a mild climate, providing a comfortable year-round living experience.
- Charlotte's vibrant cultural scene includes arts, music, and sports, appealing to diverse interests.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers a chance to work on a critical, long-term initiative, providing significant exposure to cloud-native technologies and AI-driven development. Insight Global emphasizes diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive work environment.
Benefits and Perks
- competitive salary
- Diverse Environment
- Equal opportunity
- Inclusive Workplace
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in Python and Java with a focus on transforming legacy systems.
- Comfortable using AI tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance coding workflows.
- Proficient in deploying applications on AWS and familiar with cloud-native design.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in AI-assisted development or coding tools.
- Unfamiliar with cloud services like AWS or microservices architecture.
- Prefers remote work and is unable to relocate to Charlotte.
Original Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our core technology team. This role is central to a critical, long-term initiative to modernize our application landscape. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic and versatile engineer with a passion for transforming legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native solutions.
You will be responsible for analyzing, refactoring, and rewriting key monolithic applications, leveraging your deep expertise in both Java and Python. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software architecture, AI-driven development, and cloud engineering to make a lasting impact on our technology stack.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze complex legacy monolithic applications to identify and plan refactoring and migration strategies.
Lead the hands-on development work to deconstruct legacy systems and rebuild them as modern, efficient microservices using Java and Python.
Utilize our proprietary “Vibe” code transformation tool to accelerate the analysis and rewriting of old codebases.
Integrate AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) into your daily workflow to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and speed up development cycles.
Design, build, and deploy scalable, resilient applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing services like EKS, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
Champion software engineering best practices, including comprehensive automated testing, robust CI/CD pipelines, and clear documentation.
Collaborate effectively with architects, product managers, and other engineers to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
6-8 years of professional software development experience.
Deep, hands-on proficiency in Python within an enterprise environment.
Hands-on experience with Vibe Coding
Demonstrable fluency with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) and the ability to articulate how they are used to improve your workflow.
Strong practical experience with core AWS services and cloud-native design principles.
A problem-solving mindset with a track record of successfully refactoring or migrating complex systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.