Java Software Engineer
CornerStone Technology Talent ServicesAbout the role
This is not a traditional feature-development or reactive security role. The primary focus is disciplined, recurring vulnerability remediation and dependency modernization across enterprise platform services. You'll work primarily within Java/Spring Boot environments, with occasional Python development, using security scanning, AI-assisted development tools, and CI/CD automation to keep applications secure and current.
The ideal candidate combines strong Java engineering skills with DevOps, application security, dependency management, and automation experience.
What You'll Do
Remediate application and library vulnerabilities across platform services on a twice-weekly release cycle.
Upgrade and manage Java dependencies, including Maven BOMs, parent POMs, and transitive dependencies.
Analyze vulnerability findings from Mythos, Snyk, or comparable SCA tools.
Assess vulnerability severity, impact, CVSS scores, and remediation requirements.
Implement upgrades and security fixes while maintaining application stability.
Validate changes through build, automated testing, deployment, and regression processes.
Maintain compatibility across shared libraries consumed by multiple microservices.
Partner with Security and Release teams to meet vulnerability-remediation SLAs.
Use AI-assisted coding and remediation tools to accelerate dependency analysis and upgrade workflows.
Support CI/CD pipelines and identify opportunities to automate repetitive remediation activities.
Occasionally remediate Python dependencies using pip, requirements.txt, Poetry, or similar tooling.
Required Technical Skills
Java & Application Development
Java 17/21
Spring / Spring Boot
Maven
GitHub
Git
Jenkins pipelines
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, including familiarity with:
ECS
Lambda
IAM
Docker
Terraform
CI/CD pipelines
Application Security
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Snyk, Mythos, or comparable vulnerability-management tools
Dependency vulnerability remediation
CVSS scoring and risk assessment
Vulnerability lifecycle management
Security and compliance awareness
AI & Automation
Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as AWS Kiro or comparable platforms.
Familiarity with LLM-driven development workflows.
Strong automation mindset and ability to identify repeatable engineering processes.
Additional Technical Experience
Experience with some of the following is beneficial:
Python 3.x
pip / requirements.txt / Poetry
React
Node.js / NPM
NestJS
Apache Camel
OpenSearch / Elasticsearch
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of the SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD lifecycle.
Experience managing dependency upgrades across 10+ microservices.
Experience maintaining shared libraries across distributed application environments.
Familiarity with integration-heavy Spring Boot services.
Experience upgrading OpenSearch or Elasticsearch libraries.
Background supporting financial services, insurance, or another regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Remediate application and library vulnerabilities across platform services
- Upgrade and manage Java dependencies
- Analyze vulnerability findings from security tools
- Implement upgrades and security fixes
- Maintain compatibility across shared libraries
- Support CI/CD pipelines and automate remediation activities
Qualifications
- Strong Java engineering skills
- Experience with Java 17/21 and Spring/Spring Boot
- Familiarity with AWS and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of application security and vulnerability management
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools
Skills mentioned
About CornerStone Technology Talent Services
CornerStone Technology Talent Services (TTS) delivers scalable IT hiring, government workforce solutions, and executive search with precision. As a specialized, woman-owned IT staffing and consulting firm, we serve Texas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, and beyond, providing workforce solutions nationwide and globally. Backed by CornerStone Staffing’s extensive resources, we go beyond traditional staffing, offering agile talent strategies that drive technology transformation, workforce optimization, and hiring precision. At TTS, IT hiring is strategic, not transactional. Whether companies require contingent workforce solutions, project-based consulting, or permanent executive leadership, our expert team sources pre-vetted technology professionals who align with business objectives, technical environments, and industry demands. Our Services - IT Staff Augmentation – Short- and long-term contract IT workforce solutions for cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, DevOps, and infrastructure. - Direct Hire & Executive Search – Retained and contingent permanent placement for IT leadership, engineering, and digital transformation roles. - Government & SLED IT Solutions – Public sector staffing and IT hiring for state, local, education, and federal agencies, including State of Texas DIR. - Statement of Work (SOW) & IT Consulting – Project-based workforce engagements, IT consulting, and managed IT solutions. - Payrolling (Pass-Through) Services – Employer-of-record solutions, allowing clients to outsource headcount while maintaining workforce flexibility. From emerging startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, TTS is the go-to partner for IT hiring, workforce planning, and government staffing. We deliver precise technical talent, deep market expertise, and workforce scalability to build tomorrow’s IT teams today.