Software Developer/Software Engineer

Archer is collaborating with Entrust to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Job Description

The Software Developer II will play an active role in designing and developing Entrust Issuance solutions that support secure, scalable digital identity experiences. This role uses Java, Spring, React, and modern web technologies aligned with current industry security standards. The qualified candidate will work with minimal supervision, apply sound technical judgment, and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

Responsibilities

Application Development:

• Design, develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain high-performing, secure applications and services using Java, Spring, and React.
• Build secure products and deploy software solutions that enhance user experiences.
• Apply secure development life cycle practices, threat modelling, and web application security assessment techniques.
• Participate in system architecture, optimization of existing systems, code reviews, requirements definition, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Apply Agile (Scrum) methodology to track progress and support consistent project standards.
• Contribute to team planning and estimation by defining task breakdowns, timelines, and effort requirements.
• Develop and maintain automation and CI/CD environments.
• Work independently on project assignments with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit a process-oriented mindset.
• Collaborate with colleagues and share skills with other Entrust teams.
  
  

Basic Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or an equivalent technology discipline.
• 3 years of relevant software development experience creating business applications.
• 3 years of Java and Spring development experience, preferably using JDK 21 or later.
• 2 years of experience with React and RESTful web services.
• 2 year of experience building SaaS products, preferably on AWS.
• Hands-on experience with VS Code, IntelliJ, Jira, and/or similar tools.
• Background developing multi-threaded applications.
• Exposure to AI tools and Copilot-based development workflows.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Experience tuning application performance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Spring Boot and Spring Security experience.
• Familiarity with AWS Lambda functions, ECS, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, JPA, and Linux.
• Experience with SSO and SAML 2.0.
• Experience working in an SDLC environment.
• Understanding of business objects, layered design, data access objects, and design patterns.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and SQL languages.
• Understanding of software security concepts, including cryptography and obfuscation.
• Experience developing commercial or external software products.
• Smartcard technology experience.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and related tools.
  
  

Future Projects & Key Initiatives

• Help the development team evolve the architecture and technology stack of our cloud solution to support vertical and horizontal scalability.
• Identify opportunities to drive innovation, accelerate product launches, and remove bottlenecks to deliver results faster.
• Make meaningful contributions by helping the team design and develop solutions aligned with the product vision while staying current with industry trends and technologies.
  
  

Work Location: This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in-office at our headquarters in Shakopee, MN. At Entrust, we have a distributed workforce.

About Entrust

Entrust relies on curious, dedicated, and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and deliver solutions for a more connected, mobile, and secure world. Our technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises, and financial institutions in more than 150 countries safeguard citizens, employees, and consumers. Each year, Entrust solutions secure billions of transactions, and every day our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities.

At Entrust, We Offer More Than Jobs—we Offer Career Journeys. Here Is What You Can Expect When You Join Our Team

• Career Growth: We invest in your professional journey through learning-forward initiatives, meaningful challenges, and opportunities to grow.
• Collaboration: Your voice matters. Our teams share ideas, solve problems together, and work toward a better tomorrow.
• Inclusion: Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect.
  
  

For more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.