Java Software Engineer Contract Jobs in Minnesota

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting‑edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

The Software Developer II will play a pivotal role in designing and developing a comprehensive suite of smart card personalization products, which are essential for customizing both physical and digital credit cards. The candidate will contribute to projects using Java, React and other modern web technologies, ensuring alignment with the latest industry security standards. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, leveraging their expertise, strong troubleshooting and debugging abilities, and sound judgment to achieve objectives efficiently.

• Passionately design, develop, test, document and deploy software
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Participate in requirement reviews, optimize existing systems, code reviews, unit testing and documentation
• Work with the team on new requirements and collaborate with other groups within organization
• Exhibit a process-oriented mind set
• Function independently with project assignments and with minimal supervision
• Knowledgeable about secure development life cycle, threat modelling, and web application security assessments

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree in a technology discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience creating business applications with Java/Spring/React technologies
• Experience working with multi-person teams and projects
• Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization for US

• Experience with cryptographic programming – PKCS#11, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, padding schemes, key management
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and SQL languages
• Experience with Git, BitBucket, Jira, Jenkins
• Experience with AI integration into the software development lifecycle
• Low-level security protocols, security standards/vulnerabilities
• Experience with multi-threaded development Web services, REST, SOAP
• Experienced with agile processes, methodologies, and tools
• Familiarity with EMV specification
• Experience with XML and JSON parsing and manipulation
• Experience with optimizing code for performance and troubleshooting performance issues
• Experience with one or more of C#, C, Python

• Adding new features to our smart card personalization suite of products to support latest market needs, including EMV adoption of AES standards
• Help the development team evolve the architecture and stack
• Identify opportunities to drive innovation, accelerate product launches, and remove bottlenecks to deliver results faster
• Make impactful contributions by helping the team design and code to match the product team's vision and also continue expanding knowledge base

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.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $100,781-$147,813 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• a generous 401(k) matching contribution
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• mental health coaching
• virtual fitness programs
• paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays
• parental leave
• education reimbursement

Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles, or where applicable: Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. For Canadian roles, or where applicable: Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

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.

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

Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world – so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.