Java Security & SRE Engineer - Spring, Vault & Reliability

Ampcus, Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a hands-on Java security and reliability engineer to support the production SCV platform and help move SCV features to HashiCorp Vault. This role combines secure application engineering, operational support, and Site Reliability Engineering practices.

You will apply SRE practices, maintain and enhance a Java-based production system, and collaborate with teams in a remote-friendly, Chicago-area setting. Prior experience with Vault migrations and secure coding is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java, Spring, and Spring Security.
• Strong understanding of data security principles and protection of sensitive information.
• Solid understanding of HTTP/REST, TLS/SSL, authentication, and authorization.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across logs, thread dumps, and network traces.
• Operational and engineering experience managing enterprise applications and services.
• Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering best practices.
• Ability to work within architectural standards, security requirements, and least-privilege principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, test, support, and enhance the legacy Java-based application running in production.
• Use Spring and Spring Security to build secure and efficient application capabilities.
• Support the migration of SCV features to the HashiCorp Vault platform.
• Perform bug fixes, automation, DevOps, engineering, and operational support activities.
• Develop integrations and onboard tools that support business needs and the Brokerage ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot issues using logs, thread dumps, and network traces.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering practices when managing applications and services.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Security

Security principles

SRE best practices

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a hands-on Java security and reliability engineer to support the production SCV platform and help move SCV features to HashiCorp Vault. This role combines secure application engineering, operational support, and Site Reliability Engineering practices.

You will apply SRE practices, maintain and enhance a Java-based production system, and collaborate with teams in a remote-friendly, Chicago-area setting. Prior experience with Vault migrations and secure coding is preferred.