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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** SERVICE CONSULTANTS, INC.
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Cloud Platform System, Spring-boot, Backend, Api Design, Restful APIs, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/5c2ba745-217a-4f8a-8a6c-72cdbcdaab11/java-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Security Clearance: Must possess an active federal Secret security clearance.
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 * Location: Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site at designated facilities in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
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 * Core Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Boot framework.
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 * Architecture: Hands-on experience building, scaling, and maintaining microservices architectures.
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 * Authorization Expertise: Direct experience with OpenFGA or similar modern authorization architectures (e.g., Zanzibar, ReBAC, fine-grained access controls).
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 * API Design: Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and integration.
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 * Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud development platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
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## Description

We are seeking four (4) skilled Software Engineers with expertise in Java and OpenFGA to join our development team on-site in the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) region. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable microservices architectures and implement fine-grained access control solutions. Because this position supports critical federal and defense environments, an active Secret security clearance is strictly required upon application., n
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 * Backend Development: Design, build, and deploy high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
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 * Access Control & Authorization: Implement fine-grained authorization models, relationship-based access control (ReBAC), and secure access management using OpenFGA.
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 * API Development: Create and maintain robust, well-documented REST APIs to support internal and external microservices.
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 * Cloud & DevOps Integration: Develop applications within cloud environments and build automated CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment.
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 * Security & Compliance: Ensure all software complies with strict security guidelines and industry standards suited for cleared, on-site environments.
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