Applications Programmer (Java)

Applications Programmer (Java)

The Applications Programmer (Java) will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, maintaining, and supporting complex enterprise-level software applications. The role requires close collaboration with business and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using modern Java-based technologies and open-source frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, maintain, troubleshoot, and support enterprise software applications
• Build and maintain applications using Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, Angular, HTML, and related technologies
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications and application code
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and validation scripts
• Support system integration, performance testing, and user acceptance testing activities
• Participate in technical design and code reviews throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ensure adherence to security standards, change management, project management, and service delivery processes
• Support deployment, build, and release activities using industry-standard tools
• Be available for flexible work schedules, including off-hours or weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in Java EE development and maintenance of enterprise applications
• At least 5 years of experience with tools and technologies such as: Eclipse IDE, Git Java/J2EE, Spring, Struts, JPA, Hibernate Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/HTML5, CSS3 JSP, Servlets, Web Services, REST APIs
• At least 4 years of experience writing complex SQL queries for relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar)
• At least 4 years of experience integrating Java applications with SQL, NoSQL, or MongoDB databases
• At least 2 years of experience developing Java-based REST APIs
• Strong experience with n-tier and microservices-based architectures
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience developing or supporting large-scale, public-facing Java EE applications
• Experience with secure REST API development and API integrations
• Strong front-end integration experience using Angular and/or React
• Experience with build and deployment tools such as Maven, ANT, and Jenkins
• Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) implementations (e.g., JBoss Fuse)
• Familiarity with code security scanning tools such as Veracode, AppScan, or Fortify
• Knowledge of SOA and microservices architecture
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience supporting complex eligibility, health, or human services systems is a plus