Core Java RESTful Services Written And Verbal Communication Skills Engineer

COOLSOFT; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Occasional onsite meetings

Job summary

COOLSOFT in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Senior Java Application Developer to build Java applications and web services. You will work remotely with occasional onsite meetings, collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts to replace legacy systems and deliver new functionality using Java, JSF, EJB, and PostgreSQL.

The role requires strong communication skills and a track record of delivering secure, scalable software in a government-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive Java/Core Java and Java EE experience required.
• Strong SQL knowledge with PostgreSQL and PL/pgSQL.
• Experience with JSF/EJB and RESTful web services.
• Familiarity with cloud concepts and AWS CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test Java applications and web services for public and internal users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to replace legacy apps and deliver enhancements.
• Update existing apps to maintain functionality and meet requirements.
• Implement authentication using OAuth2/OpenAM standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and adhere to data security standards.

Skills

Core Java

Java EE / JEE

JPQL

RESTful Services

OAuth2/OpenAM

Java RESTful Web Services

Verbal & Written Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

JSF

EJB

Maven

GitHub

JUnit

Arquillian

Selenium

JMeter

JIRA

AWS / CI/CD

Job description

Core Java RESTful Services Written And Verbal Communication Skills Engineer

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Requirement id 159484

Job title Engineer

Job location in Salt Lake City, UT

Skills required Core Java, JPA Framework, PostgreSQL Server Database Administration, RESTful Services Written And Verbal Comm

Open Date 04-Nov-2026

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 12 Months

Compensation DOE

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Job Description Engineer: Core Java, JPA Framework, PostgreSQL Server Database Administration, RESTful Services Written And Verbal Comm

Start date :12/01/2026

End Date :12/01/2027

Submission deadline :11/11/2026

Client Info : Division of Health & Human Services

Note:

• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Offsite; no weekly in-office requirement - Occasional onsite meetings possible.
• Utah residency not required

Description:

Job Description

Client is seeking a full-time Senior Java Application Developer to develop Java applications and web services. This position will work with a team of application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts on the creation of new applications and the replacement of legacy applications that serve both the public and internal staff. The project uses Java web frameworks, with preference given to EJB and JSF. External users and systems will authenticate using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM, and the web applications and APIs use Postgres to store and query data. The position will also update existing Java web applications to maintain current functionality and provide new enhancements per user requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The candidate will work remotely and must be able to work independently and manage time effectively, with the option to come on-site as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test Java applications and web services that serve both public users and internal staff.
• Build new applications and replace legacy applications in collaboration with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts.
• Update existing Java web applications to maintain current functionality and deliver enhancements per user requirements.
• Develop using Java web frameworks, with preference given to EJB and JSF.
• Implement authentication for external users and systems using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM.
• Write and maintain PostgreSQL SQL and PL/pgSQL used by the web applications and APIs to store and query data.
• Work toward continuous integration/delivery pipelines in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Meet agency data security standards and apply approved data encryption techniques.
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives and implement them in an application, envisioning system features and functionality.
• Work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment, communicating clearly in verbal and written form, and coming on-site as needed.

Required Technical Skills:

• 15 years of experience with Java Core, Java EE (JEE), the Java Persistence API (JPA), and the Java Persistence Query Language (JPQL).
• 5 years of experience with Java Server Faces (JSF) / PrimeFaces.
• 10 years of experience with PostgreSQL SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• 5 years of experience understanding development processes in Cloud / Amazon Web Services.
• 5 years of experience with Java RESTful web services.
• WCAG compatibility knowledge and application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Maven.
• Experience with GitHub and Agile development.
• Experience with JUnit, Arquillian, or a similar testing framework, and Java automated testing with Selenium.
• Experience with application load testing using Apache JMeter or similar.
• Experience with JIRA.
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with database schema design.
• Ability to support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

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