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# Java Developer with IBM ACE

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Deerfield Beach, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,320
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Data Masking, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Systems Integration, YAML, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Software Security, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Containerization, Kubernetes, Enterprise Integration, Azure AKS, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/99a8a2d0-59d9-4d3c-814b-ce36d3b7d2d6

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.