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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer - **Company:** Sensus USA Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Stores, Digital Signature, Identity and Access Management, Spring Framework, Apache Struts, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Model View Controller (MVC), NoSQL, OAuth, Open Source Technology, Open Web Application Security, Play Framework, Role-Based Access Control, Software Construction, Systems Integration, Software Modules, Spring-boot, Software Security, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-sensus-315324358540024/ ## About the Role + BS in Computer Science or related field. + 5+ year's minimum of Java development in a team environment. + Proven ability to develop back end services in a large scale, high performance environment. + Developing On-premise and cloud based REST APIs and micro-services + Developing and enhancing authentication and authorization modules + Developing secure applications following OWASP guidelines + Translating security design into code in APIs and/or micro services environment + Integrating encryption and digital signatures using symmetric/asymmetric keys in software modules PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Knowledge of attack vectors that may be used to exploit software + Experience with Spring boot, Spring Security and Open Source Security libraries + Experience in using JWTs as delegation access tokens in micro services integration patterns + Experience with OpenIdConnect/OAuth2, APIKeys authentication flows + Experience with virtualized deployment practices, particularly AWS + Good to have: Experience/understanding on AWS security with IAM, Security Groups, Security Policies knowledge + Experience with secure credential storage and management (RBAC) + Experience with MongoDB or other noSql datastore + Experience with various programing languages such as Go and python + Experience with EventStore concepts using technologies like Kafka + Experience with server-side MVC containers (Spring, Struts, Play Framework). + Experience with Agile methodology or similar lean startup approach to building software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS ## Description THE ROLE: Sensus, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire a Software Security Java Engineer with a desire to join their Analytics team delivering Big Data applications in the Cloud. We're focused on helping utility companies visualize and make use of the reams of data coming in from their smart meters so they can lower costs and reduce consumption. This is a market poised for explosive growth and this team is ready to take advantage of it. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Participate in the development process from definition to deployment. + Develop cutting-edge technologies to improve Sensus's software offering. + Create and maintain back end oriented services and micro-services utilized by the rest of our architecture. + Maintain and improve existing cloud-based applications, reducing costs and streamlining efficiency. + Engineer code that is efficient, standard and well documented. + Take on challenging tasks as needed with an eagerness to develop skills in new areas. + Bring to the job an excitement and work ethic on par for a startup technology firm., (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) + Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment + Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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