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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Ajax (Programming Language), Backbone.Js, Software Quality, Code Review, Web Development, Multi-Factor Authentication, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Integrated Development Environments, Model View Controller (MVC), Node.Js, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Web Application Security, Single Sign-On, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Postman, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Software Security, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9508b9f2-11c1-497d-9e48-fe7151665d18

## About the Role

* Strong Core Java development experience, preferably with Java 17 or Java 21
 * Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
 * Experience with Spring Web MVC
 * Strong experience developing and consuming REST APIs
 * Frontend/web development experience including: JavaScript; AJAX; Thymeleaf; Backbone.js
 * Solid understanding of microservices architecture
 * Understanding of web applications, HTTP, and web security concepts
 * Understanding of containerization, including Docker and Kubernetes
 * Ability to read, troubleshoot, and make modifications to existing JavaScript/UI code
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile development environment

Preferred:

 * Experience with Harness
 * Experience with OpenShift
 * Experience with Postman
 * Experience using GitHub Copilot or another AI-powered coding assistant
 * Banking, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience
 * Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) and/or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
 * Experience with Node.js
 * Experience with React or modern UI migration initiatives

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Java Software Engineer (Remote)., We are seeking a Java Software Engineer with strong Java development experience to support application modernization, vulnerability remediation, API security, and overall application hardening. This role is approximately 60% backend development and 40% frontend development, working on customer-facing applications where code quality, security, and stability are critical. The ideal candidate is a strong backend Java developer who is also comfortable working within existing web applications and making modifications to JavaScript/UI code as needed., * Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using Java and Spring technologies

 * Support application vulnerability remediation, security hardening, and dependency/package updates
 * Design, develop, and integrate REST APIs and microservices
 * Troubleshoot and modify existing web applications across both backend and frontend layers
 * Read, understand, and make targeted modifications to JavaScript/AJAX code without requiring extensive UI rewrites
 * Work with existing applications built using Thymeleaf, Spring Web MVC, and Backbone
 * Collaborate with developers through code reviews, technical discussions, and Agile/Scrum ceremonies
 * Work with containerized applications deployed in OpenShift/Kubernetes and Docker environments
 * Maintain high standards for code quality, security, performance, and reliability


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