Software Engineer - Java Focused

ManpowerGroup; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Software Engineer with a Java focus in Austin, TX for a ~15 month contract on a hybrid onsite schedule (4 days/week). You will own design, development, testing, and deployment of complex authentication components, REST APIs, and secure identity features using Spring Boot and gateway patterns.

You will collaborate with product, security, and architecture teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks (Angular preferred).
• Strong experience building or consuming REST APIs and developing secure web applications.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Gateway (or similar gateway patterns) and service-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and engineering quality practices (e.g., JUnit, Karma, Cucumber/BDD, accessibility testing) plus CI/CD and security scanning/observability.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development, testing, and support for complex components and secure authentication.
• Build and support modern authentication journeys (Passwordless Login, Risk Based Authentication) using risk signals and telemetry.
• Contribute to secure identity solutions (FIDO2/WebAuthn) and risk-aware authentication flows.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and gateway patterns aligned with standards.
• Troubleshoot high-stress production issues with ownership and secure, scalable outcomes.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Angular

Spring Cloud Gateway

JUnit

Karma

Cucumber/BDD

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer - Java Focused

Location: Austin, Texas

Pay Range: $65-$70/hr

What's the Job?

• Own design, development, testing, and support for complex application components and secure authentication capabilities.
• Build and support modern authentication journeys, including Passwordless Login and Risk Based Authentication, using risk signals, telemetry, and policy-based decisioning.
• Contribute to secure identity solutions such as FIDO2/WebAuthn/passkeys and risk-aware authentication flows.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs, gateway patterns, and reusable services aligned with platform principles and architectural standards.
• Troubleshoot high-stress, time-critical production issues with strong ownership, sound technical judgment, and a focus on secure, scalable outcomes.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks (Angular preferred).
• Strong experience building or consuming REST APIs and developing secure web applications.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Gateway (or similar gateway patterns) and service-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and engineering quality practices (e.g., JUnit, Karma, Cucumber/BDD, accessibility testing) plus CI/CD and security scanning/observability.

What's in it for me?

• Work on secure, scalable authentication journeys that directly impact enterprise identity experiences.
• Own complex features end-to-end—from design and implementation to testing, release readiness, and production support.
• Collaborate closely with product, security, fraud, risk, architecture, and platform stakeholders to deliver sprint and release commitments.
• Use AI-assisted engineering workflows across the software development lifecycle, including structured prompts, validation practices, and agentic development patterns.
• Strengthen your craft through mentoring, code reviews, and knowledge sharing while maintaining strong engineering ownership.

Duration: Approx. 15 Month Contract (62 Weeks). Work Model: Hybrid – onsite 4 days a week.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.