Software Developer; Java - Consultant

Position Summary

The
Systems Software Programmer – Consultant
will support the Client Enterprise Services organization by leading the design and development of complex, enterprise-scale software solutions with a primary focus on
Development Operations (Dev Ops)and cloud-native architectures.

This senior-level role is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions aligned with industry standards and best practices in software engineering. Solutions will primarily leverage
Java EE frameworks
, modern cloud platforms, and a combination of open-source and Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across multiple platforms, strong architectural skills, and the ability to clearly communicate design decisions, tradeoffs, and implementation approaches in a complex Medicaid environment. Experience scaling component-based solutions, managing operational data stores, and implementing secure, role-based access to protect sensitive Medicaid data is essential.

The Software Developer (Java) – Consultant will:

• Lead the design and development of large-scale, distributed enterprise systems using
  Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Python, AWS, and Azure

• Design, integrate, and optimize
  SQL and No
  
  SQL databases
  , including Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Dynamo
  
  DB, and Cosmos DB

• Architect and deploy cloud-based applications on
  AWS
  , utilizing services such as Lambda, Glue, ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Dynamo
  
  DB, SQS, and SNS

• Design and implement cloud solutions on
  Microsoft Azure
  , including AKS, App Services, Function Apps, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL

• Implement cloud governance standards, cost optimization strategies, security hardening, and system monitoring

• Lead automation initiatives using
  Python
  for ETL processes, cloud automation, and infrastructure scripting

• Architect container-based solutions using
  Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), and Git Ops-based deployment models

• Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade
  CI/CD pipelines
  using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, and AWS Code Pipeline

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Cloud Architects, Quality Assurance teams, and Dev Ops engineers

• Lead incident response, performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and production stabilization activities

• 15+ years
  of enterprise application development experience using
  Java, Spring Boot, and Python

• 6+ years
  of hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions across
  AWS and Azure
  platforms

• 6+ years
  of advanced Python scripting and automation experience

• 6+ years
  of experience with
  microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures

• 6+ years
  of expertise with
  Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD pipelines

• 6+ years
  of strong experience with
  SQL and No
  
  SQL databases

• 6+ years
  of experience working with emerging technologies and driving innovative technical solutions

• 6+ years
  of experience delivering robust, low-defect software solutions and clearly articulating design and implementation decisions

• 6+ years
  of strong testing and validation experience, including working with simulated or masked data

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for formal education

• Successful completion of State-mandated pre-employment checks, including:

  • Criminal background check

  • Credit check

  • E-Verify employment eligibility verification

  • Confidentiality agreement