What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (Java) position at exadelinc?
Why Join Exadel
We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25 years of engineering leadership, 2,000 team members, and 500 active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.
What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.
What You’ll Do
- Lead design and implementation of authentication, authorization, and access control flows
- Develop secure backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
- Implement OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, identity federation, and SSO patterns
- Integrate backend systems with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, and IAM
- Define architectural standards for secure microservices and API security
- Ensure token management, auditing, and session lifecycle controls are in place
- Troubleshoot complex security issues across distributed environments
- Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive best practices
- Collaborate closely with cloud, product, and security teams on end-to-end solution design
What You Bring
- 7–10 years backend Java development experience (Java 11 ; 17/21 preferred)
- Deep knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and related identity protocols
- Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, and REST API design
- Hands-on experience with AWS, ideally including Cognito, Lambda, API Gateway, and IAM
- Experience designing secure, scalable microservices architectures
- Strong database experience (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Familiarity with SAML, Kerberos, and identity federation concepts
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
- Excellent communication and engineering leadership capabilities
Nice to Have
- Direct, hands-on experience with AWS Cognito (user pools, identity pools, hosted UI, federation)
- Ownership of architecture in previous roles
- Experience in regulated or financial environments
Legal & Hiring Information
- Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
- Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs
Your Benefits at Exadel
Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.
- International projects
- In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
- Medical healthcare
- Recognition program
- Ongoing learning & reimbursement
- Well-being program
- Team events & local benefits
- Sports compensation
- Referral bonuses
- Top-tier equipment provision
Exadel Culture
We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.