Java Developer

Java Developer This position is for a Java Developer to join a modernization initiative for critical laboratory systems. The role is focused on hands-on backend development within a hybrid setting, contributing to the migration of legacy platforms to a modern Java, Spring Boot, and AWS stack. As a key team member, you will help evolve a complex system, mentor other engineers, and promote engineering excellence, with an emphasis on applying AI in practical, business-relevant ways. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy RESTful microservices using Java 11-21 and Spring Boot on AWS. Provide technical leadership in design reviews, solution patterns, and architectural decisions. Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate lab workflows into scalable and reliable services. Promote engineering best practices, including code quality, testing discipline, and secure coding. Mentor other engineers on design choices, code reviews, and modern Java practices. Champion the use of AI-augmented development tools to improve productivity. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvement. Required Qualifications Experience: 6-7+ years of professional backend Java development experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade systems in a production environment. Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Java (versions 11-21) and Spring Boot. Hands-on AWS experience with services such as Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway, and ECS/EKS. Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS. Solid understanding of microservices architecture. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Git, and SonarQube. Understanding of application security principles, such as Spring Security or OAuth 2.0. Proficiency with SQL (Postgres/Oracle) and familiarity with NoSQL (DynamoDB) datastores. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Codex). Knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit 5 and Mockito. Familiarity with APM tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Datadog) and log aggregation platforms (Splunk, ELK). Experience in the healthcare or LIMS domain.