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
  

Requirements

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