Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TekWissen • Plano, TX

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

TekWissen is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer (Java) for a six-month temporary hybrid assignment in Plano, Texas. The role involves designing, building, and testing scalable backend applications, leading technical discussions, and mentoring junior team members. The position requires a mandatory AWS Developer or Associate certification and substantial IT and Java development experience.

Requirements

• At least 14 years of overall IT experience.
• At least 6 years building web applications with Java and Spring Boot, including REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and migrations.
• Hands-on experience implementing SSO/OIDC/OAuth 2.0 authentication.
• Experience building role-based access control (RBAC) systems.
• Familiarity with API Gateway patterns, security headers, and OWASP security best practices.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.
• One AWS certification: Developer or Associate (mandatory).

Nice To Haves

• Okta experience is preferred for authentication.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as ECS, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Good experience in Generative AI.
• Experience integrating with Jira, SonarQube, or similar third-party APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test scalable backend applications.
• Lead technical discussions.
• Mentor junior team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed