Software Engineer - Java & Protocol Integration

Walker Elliott; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong Java skills and expertise in protocol integration, specifically EWS and EAS. The role involves developing applications that facilitate communication between enterprise systems and email platforms. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving abilities and a solid understanding of network protocols. This is a fully remote contract position, requiring authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience using Java.
• Hands-on experience with EWS and EAS protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java applications for email and messaging protocols.
• Troubleshoot protocol-level issues in live environments.

Skills

Java

Problem Solving

Integration Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer - Java & Protocol Integration

Software Engineer - Java & Protocol Integration

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Software Engineer - Java & Protocol Integration

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong Java development skills and a background in protocol integration—specifically Exchange Web Services (EWS) and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS). This role involves building and maintaining software components that enable seamless communication between enterprise applications and email/calendar platforms through modern protocol standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications that integrate with email and messaging protocols (EWS, EAS).
• Implement protocol handlers, middleware, or connectors that facilitate application-level communication with Microsoft Outlook or other services.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define and implement integration strategies with third-party or internal applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve protocol-level issues in live environments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and integration guides.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to improving development best practices.
• Stay updated on protocol changes, API updates, and evolving standards related to email and calendar services.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience using Java.
• Hands-on experience integrating with Exchange Web Services (EWS) and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) protocols.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, HTTP, XML, and RESTful services.
• Experience with protocol-level debugging, integration testing, and log analysis.
• Familiarity with enterprise email systems such as Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365.
• Proven experience in protocol integration between back-end systems and third-party applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other messaging or synchronization protocols (e.g., IMAP, SMTP, CalDAV, WebDAV).
• Background in enterprise application integration (EAI) or middleware platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud services or email hosting environments (e.g., Exchange Online, Google Workspace).
• Exposure to agile development methodologies and version control (e.g., Git).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Role is contract and fully remote

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to [e-mail] or apply online.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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