Java Developer

Java Developer | Durham, North Carolina, United States Java Developer - AI-Driven Modernization | Durham, NC (Hybrid) About the Role Join a dynamic team modernizing critical laboratory systems for Labcorp's Connect initiative, with a focus on histology and digital pathology. As a Java Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and AI-augmented tools. This is a hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity based in Durham, NC, where you'll directly impact the future of healthcare diagnostics through innovative technology. Responsibilities - Design, build, and deploy RESTful microservices with Java 11-21 and Spring Boot on AWS - Lead technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions - Translate complex lab workflows into scalable, reliable backend services - Champion code quality, secure coding, and testing best practices - Mentor engineers on modern Java and microservices design patterns - Integrate AI-augmented development tools to enhance team productivity - Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and Agile teams - Participate in process improvement and adoption of new technologies Required Skills and Experience - 6-7+ years professional backend Java development (Java 11-21, Spring Boot) - Strong hands-on AWS experience (Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway, ECS/EKS) - Expertise with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS) - Microservices architecture proficiency - CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Git, SonarQube) - Application security (Spring Security, OAuth 2.0) - SQL databases (Postgres, Oracle) and familiarity with DynamoDB Preferred Skills - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) - AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Codex) - Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) - Test-Driven Development (JUnit 5, Mockito) - Application monitoring and log aggregation (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk, ELK) - Healthcare or LIMS experience Benefits - Contribute to high-impact modernization projects in healthcare - Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies - Opportunity for technical leadership and professional mentoring - Collaborative, innovative team environment within a leading diagnostics company - Exposure to digital pathology and next-generation lab systems - Pathway to full-time employment How to Apply Ready to advance your Java expertise and drive healthcare innovation? Submit your resume today for immediate consideration. Face-to-face interviews required. Candidates must be authorized to work without sponsorship.