Java Developer -IV

Summary

Join our team as a Java Developer -IV and play a hands-on senior technologist role in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting a client application for Okta-based role-based authorization. This 12-month contract position in Madison, WI is remote. You will be responsible for replacing a legacy LDAP-based system with a new solution integrating Okta for identity management and a fine-grained authorization engine. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of full-stack Java development experience, including architecture/API design and full lifecycle testing. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with experience in large, complex Java projects. You will translate business requirements into technical specifications, architect complex solutions, and collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements

• Modern Java (11+) with Spring Boot: 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development
• Hands-on architecture/design: 4+ years designing distributed systems or complex enterprise platforms
• Identity and Access Management (IAM): 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and/or implementing IAM solutions, including RBAC, using Okta or similar OIDC/OAuth2 platform(s)
• Web frontend/presentation layer development: HTML, CSS, JS and/or TypeScript

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into robust technical specifications
• Architect complex solutions for multi-faceted problems using a wide range of technologies
• Perform advanced technical design and development to address business and security requirements
• Solve complex technical challenges using modern Java and identity management tools, utilizing approved organization development tools
• Collaborate with team members within organizational policies and procedures to drive adoption of industry best practices and deliver high-quality solutions
• Prioritize and manage tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WebSphere Liberty, or similar Java/Jakarta EE application servers
• Automated Testing best practices
• DevSecOps best practices
• Experience with Angular or similar frontend frameworks