> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4657708-senior-software-engineer-java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4657708-senior-software-engineer-java). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (Java) - **Company:** Spectraforce - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, JIRA, User Authentication, Web Development, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, OAuth, OpenID, Open Web Application Security, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, SonarQube, Okta, Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Jenkins, Web Api, Microservices - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** http://leoforce.us/Careers/Spectraforce/JobDetails.html?jobid=500934f9-8b05-4229-83c5-9512bd7daf7e&OrgId=1&UserId=6585 ## About the Role * One AWS Certification (Developer or Associate Mandatory) * Overall 14+ years of IT Experience * 6+ years building web applications with Java and Spring Boot (REST APIs, microservices architecture) * Strong experience with PostgreSQL - schema design, query optimization, migrations * Hands-on experience implementing SSO/OIDC/OAuth 2.0 authentication (Okta preferred) * Experience building role-based access control (RBAC) systems * Familiarity with API Gateway patterns, security headers, and OWASP security best practices * Experience integrating with third-party APIs (e.g., Jira, SonarQube, or similar) Preferred Skills * Strong experience in AWS services (ECS, RDS, DynamoDB) * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI * Good experience in Generative AI