Java and Scala Developer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a senior software engineer to review security findings, understand vulnerability patterns, and implement robust code fixes in a JVM-based stack. You will reinforce tests and ensure changes align with secure coding practices across authentication, transport security, and input validation.

The role emphasizes hands-on remediation for security findings, JVM interop with Scala/Java, and experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java software development experience.
• 3+ years of Scala software development experience.
• 2+ years AKKA development experience.
• Experience with Kafka and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with writing unit tests.

Responsibilities

• Review findings identified by our Application Security team alongside the Clearing development lead, and develop a clear understanding of the vulnerability pattern and its root cause.
• Design and implement code fixes with an emphasis on consistent, repeatable solutions where the same vulnerability pattern appears in multiple locations.
• Write or update unit and integration tests to validate fixes and prevent regression.
• Follow existing coding standards and participate in code review with the development lead prior to merge. The vulnerability categories in scope span authentication and authorization controls, transport security, secrets handling, input validation, and related secure coding domains.

Skills

Java

Scala

AKKA

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Unit testing

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Work Authorization: USC, GC, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD, H4-EAD

Job Summary

Review findings identified by our Application Security team alongside the Clearing development lead, and develop a clear understanding of the vulnerability pattern and its root cause. Design and implement code fixes with an emphasis on consistent, repeatable solutions where the same vulnerability pattern appears in multiple locations
Write or update unit and integration tests to validate fixes and prevent regression
Follow existing coding standards and participate in code review with the development lead prior to merge. The vulnerability categories in scope span authentication and authorization controls, transport security, secrets handling, input validation, and related secure coding domains.

Qualifications:

8+ years of Java software development experience
3+ years of Scala software development experience
2+ years AKKA development experience
Experience working with Kafka
Experience working with Postgres
Experience with writing unit tests

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience remediating application security findings (e.g., from SAST tools or penetration test reports)
• Packaged application integration experience, including knowledge of and the ability to implement packaged application software and integrate it with technology platforms
• Familiarity with transport security configuration (TLS/SSL) and secrets management in JVM-based services
• Experience with JWT / OAuth 2.0 in a JVM context
  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and security controls within build tooling

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of JVM internals and interoperability between Scala and Java
  Familiarity with secure coding practices and common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10).
• Knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes
• Experience with Docker
• Experienced in functional programming, and event driven programming

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.