https://pghcareerconnector.com Latest PGH Career Connector Jobs Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:21:16 Z https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22356335/java-microservices-developer https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22356335/java-microservices-developer McMurray, Pennsylvania, The Microservices Developer is a remote position that will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services that power the platform’s RESTful APIs. This role involves developing production-grade microservices using Java 21 and Java 25, implementing clean and consistent API contracts, and ensuring secure, reliable integration with internal and external systems. The developer will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and QA teams to deliver high-quality releases, support deployment and validation in staging and production, and troubleshoot issues across distributed environments. Over time, the developer will drive improvements in service performance, resiliency, and observability while contributing to shared engineering standards, reusable components, and automation across the microservices ecosystem.  - Design, build, and maintain Spring Boot microservices using Java 21 and Java 25. - Create and evolve RESTful APIs with clear contracts, versioning, and backward compatibility. - Implement input validation, error handling, idempotency, and standardized response models. - Integrate services with on-prem and AWS-hosted databases during migration phases. - Plan and execute data-access changes to support hybrid connectivity (on-prem to AWS) safely. - Optimize database interactions, including query tuning, connection pooling, and transaction boundaries. - Containerize services and maintain production-ready Docker images. - Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes with health probes, resource limits, and autoscaling. - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for build, test, security scan, and deployment automation. - Implement secure service-to-service and client authentication/authorization. - Manage secrets and configuration using AWS-native and Kubernetes-native approaches. - Add observability: structured logging, metrics, distributed tracing, dashboards, and alerting. - Troubleshoot incidents across application, container, cluster, network, and database layers. - Improve resiliency with retries, timeouts, circuit breakers, and graceful degradation patterns. - Participate in migration planning from on-prem infrastructure and data stores to AWS. - Support release validation in staging and production, including rollback readiness. - Write and maintain unit, integration, contract, and performance tests. - Address vulnerabilities by upgrading dependencies and remediating CVEs in application libraries. - Collaborate with QA, platform, security, and architecture teams on standards and best practices. - Document APIs, operational runbooks, and service ownership responsibilities. A minimum of Eight (8) years’ relevant experience. A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required. Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential for success in this role. This is expected to be a contract to hire engagement. Conversion salary is unknown and negotiable with our client. Contract performance can be done remotely. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:58:43 -0400 https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22352999/servicenow-platform-administrator https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22352999/servicenow-platform-administrator McMurray, Pennsylvania, Seeking a Certified ServiceNow Platform Administrator with demonstrated experience in ServiceNow administration, configuration, and architectural support. The ideal candidate will bring strong policy and procedural knowledge, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance daily productivity and solution quality. The candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day platform administration, user support, configuration management, upgrade support, integration coordination, change management support, data quality oversight, audit support, and architectural guidance to ensure the platform effectively supports business operations and IT Service Management (ITSM) requirements. Key Responsibilities • Perform day-to-day administration, maintenance, and operations of the ServiceNow platform. • Administer users, groups, roles, ACLs, and overall platform configuration. • Manage platform updates, patches, releases, instance clone activities, and upgrades. • Monitor platform performance, instance health, and ServiceNow emails and incident tickets requesting technical assistance. • Submit updates to common data elements: categorizations, application data, location data, user data, knowledgebase articles, support group roles, report design, and CMDB. • Perform monthly ServiceNow SOX audit activities as defined by USPS. • Maintain ServiceNow foundation data and ensure data quality. • Plan, design, and implement new applications and configurations, including organizational group roles and Change Coordinator groups as needed. • Configure and support workflows, business rules, forms, catalogs, reports, dashboards, and notifications. • Recommend and create application configurations, standards, and administrative evaluations based on functional specifications and application reviews. • Confirm that all configurations conform to USPS standards. • Implement assigned Change Requests. • Perform CAT/functionality tests prior to production implementations. • Support system interfaces, eBonding, and internal services (e.g., eAccess). • Coordinate and support integration between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems. • Provide architectural guidance for platform design, integration strategy, and long-term maintainability. • Support REST API integrations, data imports/exports, Transform Maps, MID Server, and Integration Hub. • Provide administration and operations support across the full ServiceNow suite, including Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, Service Catalog, Service Level Management, and Asset Management. • Provide Change Management administration, oversight, and operational support. • Perform Risk Management oversight. • Unit test systems and provide SIT/CAT plans and assistance. • Support Automated Test Framework (ATF), regression testing, and customer acceptance testing. • Document and verify that all work meets USPS standards. • Act as an escalation point for USPS ServiceNow support for end-user inquiries and consultation. • Perform application and end-user support; serve as a ServiceNow Subject Matter Expert (SME). • Provide ServiceNow education and training to end users and stakeholders. • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, support enhancements, and participate in solution reviews. • Provide new development requirements as needed. Required Qualifications Current ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) certification is required. A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years of relevant experience. A degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field is required. If the degree is not in an applicable field, four (4) additional years of related experience are required. Experience with core ServiceNow modules, including Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge, and CMDB. Experience administering the ServiceNow platform, including users, groups, roles, ACLs, and overall platform configuration. Experience configuring and supporting workflows, business rules, forms, catalogs, reports, dashboards, and notifications. Experience managing platform updates, releases, instance clone activities, patches, and upgrades. Experience monitoring platform performance, instance health, and maintenance activities. Experience supporting integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems. Experience collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, support enhancements, and participate in solution reviews. Experience maintaining platform governance, compliance, data quality, documentation, and SOX audit activities. Experience providing end-user support, training, and operational guidance. Working knowledge of JavaScript and ServiceNow development concepts sufficient to support technical review and solution guidance. Experience supporting Automated Test Framework (ATF), regression testing, and customer acceptance testing. Experience providing architectural guidance for platform design, integration strategy, and long-term maintainability. Knowledge and experience with SDLC practices and Agile methodologies. Knowledge and experience with Change Management, Configuration Management, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Knowledge and experience of Problem and Risk Management. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Playwright) to improve productivity and solution quality. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to management and communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences. Strong facilitation skills to lead discussions across multiple groups and technical development teams. Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and rapid task-switching skills. Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction. Detailed knowledge of applicable security policies and standards.   Preferred Qualifications ITIL certification. Experience in two (2) or more of the following ServiceNow module areas: o Core Platform / ITSM modules: Incident, Change, Problem, Knowledge Management, and CMDB/CSDM SPM modules: Demand and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Additional modules: ITOM, SecOps, and CSM REST API integrations, data imports/exports, Transform Maps, MID Server, and Integration Hub   Additional Provisions: Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)   This is expected to be a contract to hire engagement. Conversion salary is unknown and negotiable with our client. This contract can be performed remotely. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:42 -0400 https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22341637/qa-engineer-java-automation-and-data-validation-onsite-pittsburgh-pa-contract-to-hire https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22341637/qa-engineer-java-automation-and-data-validation-onsite-pittsburgh-pa-contract-to-hire Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts using Java and industry-standard automation tools. Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing for web and backend applications. Perform comprehensive data validation and data reconciliation across databases, APIs, ETL processes, and downstream systems. Create and execute SQL queries to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Analyze business and technical requirements and develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios. Identify, document, track, and verify defects through resolution. Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and improve application quality. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Ensure testing best practices, standards, and processes are followed throughout the software development lifecycle. Generate test execution reports and provide quality metrics to project stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Testing. Strong hands-on experience with Java-based automation frameworks. Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar technologies. Strong SQL skills with experience validating large datasets across relational databases. Experience in data validation, ETL testing, data migration testing, and backend testing. Knowledge of API testing using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar. Experience working with defect management tools such as Jira. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, or Retail domains. Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and ETL tools. Exposure to performance and load testing methodologies. Technical Skills Programming:  Java Automation Tools:  Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured Databases:  Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL Data Validation:  SQL, ETL Testing, Data Migration Testing, Data Reconciliation API Testing:  Postman, REST Assured Version Control:  Git Defect Tracking:  Jira CI/CD:  Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps A proactive QA professional with a strong automation background, exceptional attention to detail, and expertise in validating complex data flows. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced Agile environments and possess the ability to ensure both application functionality and data integrity. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:24:51 -0400 https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22307188/cloud-security-architect https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22307188/cloud-security-architect McMurray, Pennsylvania, Senior Cloud Security Architect (Remote) This job can be performed remotely. As a Senior Cloud Security Architect, you will lead the strategic vision for protecting our multi-cloud ecosystem. You are responsible for designing the security blueprints that govern our entire digital footprint—from identity perimeters to AI-driven threat detection. This role requires a "Security as Code" mindset, where you build automated guardrails that empower developers to move at speed without compromising the safety of our data or infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Security Architecture Vision: Lead the design of a global Zero Trust architecture, ensuring robust identity governance (IAM), network micro-segmentation, and data encryption across AWS, Azure, or GCP. AI-Native Security Strategy: Architect specialized security frameworks for AI/ML pipelines, focusing on data privacy for training sets, model integrity, and securing LLM-integrated applications against emerging attack vectors. Automated Guardrails (Policy as Code): Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies using Terraform, etc., ensuring that non-compliant infrastructure is automatically remediated or blocked from deployment. Cloud Posture Management: Design and oversee the integration of CNAPP and CSPM tools to provide real-time visibility into misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and excessive permissions. Threat Modeling & Resilience: Conduct deep-dive threat modeling for complex cloud-native systems, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and "blast radius" scenarios to strengthen system resilience. Security Consultancy: Act as the lead security advisor for the Cloud Architecture team, bridging the gap between DevOps agility and rigorous regulatory compliance (SOC2). Core Objectives: Zero Standing Privilege: Help Transition the organization to a "Zero Standing Privilege" model for all production environments. Automated Compliance: Help Achieve automated auditing for core compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks). Mean Time to Detect (MTTD): Utilize AI-driven monitoring to reduce the detection time of anomalous cloud activity to minimum Preferred Qualifications: Security Platforms: Mastery of cloud-native security suites (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center). Identity & Access: Expert knowledge of Identity-First Security, including CIEM, Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and complex OIDC/SAML flows. Automation: Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash to build custom security automations and integrate with SOAR platforms. DevSecOps: Deep experience embedding automated security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA) directly into CI/CD pipelines. Cloud Networking: Advanced understanding of secure connectivity, including SD-WAN, Cloud WAF, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). Preferred Experience Experience: 12+ years in Cybersecurity, with at least 6 years focused on architecting secure cloud environments at scale. Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related engineering field preferred. BS degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required, or four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree. If degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is also required. Soft Skills: Strong ability to bridge the gap between "Speed of DevOps" and "Rigors of Security" while communicating clearly with executive leadership Leadership: Proven ability to influence technical roadmaps and present security risks clearly to C-suite stakeholders. Additional Provisions: Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check. All candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent status Green Card holder. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) This position has potential for contract to hire. Conversion salary is unknown and negotiable with our client. Thu, 28 May 2026 11:59:11 -0400 https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22293099/cybersecurity-identity-metrics-analyst https://pghcareerconnector.com/jobs/rss/22293099/cybersecurity-identity-metrics-analyst McMurray, Pennsylvania,   This position can be performed remotely.  Responsibilities: Drives identity security initiatives like generating "metrics-that-matter" within existing identity platforms like Okta or Ping. This individual is also expected to know Databricks and help our client extract data and reports from the Databricks platform. Qualifications: 1+ years of experience with Identity Security Metrics Consultant & Databricks. 1+ years of supporting technical implementations related to Identity tools (e.g., Ping, Okta, Databricks) Experience with using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for detection of fraudulent activity and authentication of user identities in large scale enterprise context and data quality improvement Executive briefing, stakeholder management, storytelling with data Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple functional groups Preferred Qualifications: o     3 years’ cybersecurity experience. o     A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services. Four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree or if the degree is not in the applicable field.   Additional Provisions: Pass a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check Must be US Citizen or US Permanent Resident. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.) This position has potential for contract to hire. Conversion compensation is unknown and negotiable with our client. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:16:11 -0400