Java Developer with IBM ACE

Seeking a results-driven Java Developer with IBM ACE with 6+ years of dedicated software engineering experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade applications using Java, modern cloud-native ecosystems, and enterprise integration middleware for a 6-month contract role in Deerfield Beach, FL (Hybrid / Onsite). The ideal candidate will combine deep hands-on proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) with Microsoft Azure (AKS), Kubernetes/Helm, ArgoCD CI/CD automation, and strict DevSecOps security protocols (FIPS encryption, CVE remediation, SonarQube, JFrog Xray)., Java & Microservices Engineering: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-availability RESTful APIs and distributed applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Microservices patterns. IBM ACE Enterprise Integration: Develop, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise integration flows, Integration Services, and custom Java Compute Nodes within IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE). Azure Cloud & Kubernetes Deployment: Containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate cloud-native deployments on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) utilizing Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts. CI/CD & DevSecOps Automation: Architect YAML-based Pipeline-as-Code workflows and GitOps deployments using ArgoCD; enforce code quality and artifact security using SonarQube and JFrog Xray. Application Security & Compliance: Implement FIPS-compliant cryptographic standards, AES-GCM encryption, data masking, and redaction methodologies while conducting regular CVE assessments, patching, and secure code reviews.

Core Experience: 6+ years of progressive enterprise software development experience across Java backend systems and middleware integration platforms. Programming & Middleware Stack: Strong mastery of Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, RESTful APIs, Microservices, and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) (Message Flows, Java Compute Nodes). Cloud & DevOps Tooling: Hands-on delivery experience with Microsoft Azure, AKS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, YAML CI/CD pipelines, and ArgoCD. Security & Quality Governance: Proven background applying FIPS cryptography, AES-GCM encryption, data masking, CVE patching, SonarQube, and JFrog/Xray. Work Setup & Location: Commitment to working Hybrid / Onsite in Deerfield Beach, FL.