The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Java Developer in for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

Company is seeking to fill an open consultant position for a versatile Java Developer to help develop secure, identity-integrated enterprise applications. You will work across the stack to implement authentication and authorization flows, supporting a hybrid IAM model with Microsoft Entra and Okta.

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications with a focus on authentication and authorization integration.
• Refactor existing applications to integrate with Microsoft Entra or Okta.
• Develop and maintain secure RESTful APIs to support cross-platform integrations.
• Collaborate with the IAM Integration Lead, security engineers, and administrators to ensure consistent adoption of IAM standards.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum qualifications are the essential, non-negotiable requirements a candidate must meet to be considered for the position.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the Java programming language and experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and others.
• Working knowledge of software design patterns and the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Design, build, and support Java-based applications, with a focus on implementing secure authentication and authorization features.
• Experience with Java-based web development technologies (e.g., Servlets, JSP, Spring MVC).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience in implementing and testing RESTful and SOAP web services.
Experience interfacing with APIs and debugging new and existing code.
• Familiarity with relational and document-oriented databases.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Preferred qualifications are desirable but non-mandatory job skills, experience, or education that make an applicant an ideal candidate, helping them stand out among other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• A master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with modern IAM platforms, particularly Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.
• Experience optimizing Java applications for performance and scalability and awareness of Java security principles and best practices.
• Exposure to DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Certifications in Java, .NET, or IAM-related technologies.
• 6 years hands on software dev experience in Java
• Bachelor's degree in Comp Sci, Software Engineering, or related field
• Java Frameworks like Spring, Hibernate or others
• Experience applying software design patterns in real world scenarios
• Design, build and support Java applications - focus on implementing secure authentication and authorization features
• Java based web dev tech - Servlets, JSP, Spring MVC, etc.
• Front end tech - HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Experience implementing and testing RESTful and SOAP web services
• Experience interfacing with APIs and debugging new and existing code
• Experience with relational and document oriented databases
• Experience with Software Dev Methodologies - Agile and Scrum

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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