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# Java Backend Sr. Engineer / Lead

- **Company:** Source Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Continuous Integration, Gradle, Identity and Access Management, Apache Maven, NoSQL, OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, JSON Web Token, Secure Coding, Okta, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Containerization, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** June 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1091193d-a575-4b70-9eea-bf949976f575

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17
 * Expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Security
 * Experience implementing OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and token-based authentication
 * Hands-on experience with Okta or similar IAM platforms
 * Experience with API Gateway/Security Gateway implementations
 * Strong understanding of REST APIs and Microservices architecture
 * Knowledge of secure coding practices and enterprise security standards
 * Experience with Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
 * Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, * Experience leading backend development teams
 * Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills
 * Exposure to cloud platforms and container technologies
 * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Note: The primary responsibility for this role is implementing a token-based authentication system using Okta/OAuth and security gateways.



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