Java Application Support Engineer

Ports North; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

Ports North is seeking a Java Application Support Engineer to join their team in Wilmington, DE. This role primarily involves vulnerability remediation and bug fixes, with a focus on keeping applications operational. Candidates should have strong skills in automation tools, Jira, API testing, and debugging, along with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience, or 2 years with strong qualifications.

Compensation ranges from $55 to $65 per hour, in an innovative fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience, though strong candidates with 2 years may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Vulnerability remediation and application maintenance.
• Bug fixes and minor enhancements as needed.
• Potential feature development depending on capacity.

Skills

Automation tools (e.g., Selenium, UFT)

Expert level Jira

API testing

Jules, Jenkins

SQL

Strong debugging skills

Knowledge of network protocols

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Java Application Support Engineer in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities

• The role is focused on:
  • Vulnerability remediation
  • FARM findings
  • Bug fixes
  • Minor enhancements
  • Keeping the application running
  • Upgrades such as Node.js / other dependency upgrades
• Current volume is very high: around 700 vulnerabilities opened in 3 days on the application.
• Estimated work split:
  • Around 80% vulnerability/finding remediation and keep‑the‑lights‑on work
  • Some feature work or new development if capacity allows
  • Potential feature development on the newer events system if they move quickly through support backlog.

Skills Required

• any automation tool: selenium, uft
• Expert level Jira
• API testing
• Jules, Jenkins
• SQL
• Strong debugging skills.
• Knowledge of network protocols is important due to the type of application support.
• Strong communication skills because they will work across multiple teams.
• Strong organization skills due to paperwork and documentation required to close findings.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience, though strong candidates with 2 years may be considered.

Title: Java Application support Engineer

Location: Wilmington, DE

Client Industry: Fintech

Compensation: $55-65/ HR

Ref ID: 1688417