Worked on the hmcts/enforcement-api repository to address a critical issue in dependency management, focusing on improving build reproducibility and security. Delivered a targeted bug fix that resolved the conflation of transitive and parent dependency versions, reducing ambiguity and instability in builds. Utilized XML and build tools to update the x-stream library, mitigating known vulnerabilities and enhancing compatibility. Implemented precise CVE suppression for mxparser, resulting in cleaner security reports and more accurate dependency boundaries. The work emphasized robust dependency management practices, reducing false positives in security scans and mitigating supply chain risks for production deployments through careful documentation and reproducible builds.