Senior Java Engineer - Remote, CI/CD & API Focus

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

Job summary

Coventek Inc. is seeking a senior Java developer (IT Analyst) to design and deliver Java applications and web services in a primarily remote role.

The assignment runs from December 1, 2026, through December 1, 2027, with potential extension based on funding and project needs. You will work with a team of developers and subject matter experts to replace legacy systems and create new applications for public and internal users, using Java, JSF/PrimeFaces, and PostgreSQL.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience with Java Core, JEE, the Java Persistence API (JPA), and 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.
• Knowledge and application of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compatibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java applications and web services, including new applications and replacements for legacy applications that serve both public and internal users.
• Update existing Java web applications to maintain current functionality and provide new enhancements per user requirements.
• Build web applications using Java web frameworks, with preference given to EJB and JSF.
• Develop web applications and APIs that use PostgreSQL to store and query data.
• Implement authentication for external users and systems using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM.
• Work toward continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in Amazon Web Services.
• Ensure agency data security standards are met and approved data encryption techniques are used.
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives, implement them in an application, and envision system features and functionality.
• Collaborate with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

Skills

Java Core/JEE

JPA/JPQL

JSF/PrimeFaces

PostgreSQL/PLpgSQL

AWS/Cloud

RESTful Web Services

WCAG accessibility

Communication skills

Tools

Maven

GitHub

JUnit

Arquillian

Selenium

JMeter

JIRA

CI/CD

Job description

Coventek Inc. is seeking a senior Java developer (IT Analyst) to design and deliver Java applications and web services in a primarily remote role.

The assignment runs from December 1, 2026, through December 1, 2027, with potential extension based on funding and project needs. You will work with a team of developers and subject matter experts to replace legacy systems and create new applications for public and internal users, using Java, JSF/PrimeFaces, and PostgreSQL.