W2 Contract Req: Sr. Java Software Engineer (Local/Onsite/Columbus, OH)

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Java Software Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Job Type: W2 Contract / 6 Months

Note: The client is looking only for GC/USC

Overview:

We’re building an onshore development team to standardize authentication across more than 15 enterprise applications. This role focuses on creating secure, scalable API solutions using Spring Boot, Apigee, and OAuth/OpenID Connect that integrate with our enterprise identity platform (Ping Federate). You’ll work closely with Cybersecurity, API platform, and application teams to ensure a unified login approach across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy secure APIs and services using Java Spring Boot.
• Implement API gateways and integrations using Apigee.
• Apply OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect standards to authentication workflows.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and platform teams to align with enterprise identity standards.
• Support and guide application teams transitioning to the standardized authentication framework.
• Contribute to code reviews, best practices, and mentoring junior developers.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience with Java Spring Boot.
• Proven knowledge of OAuth 2.0 (OpenID Connect preferred) or SAML2.
• Hands-on expertise with Apigee API gateway.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with Ping Federate or similar identity platforms.
• Knowledge of token handling and cardholder data security.
• Experience with enterprise-level authentication migrations.

Additional Details:

• Full-time, onshore role with opportunities to collaborate with offshore teams.
• Work on a high-impact initiative critical to enterprise security and standardization.