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 (DevOps) 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.

Key Responsibilities 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 NoSQL databases , including Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, and Cosmos DB Architect and deploy cloud-based applications on AWS , utilizing services such as Lambda, Glue, ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, 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 GitOps-based deployment models Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and AWS CodePipeline Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Cloud Architects, Quality Assurance teams, and DevOps engineers Lead incident response, performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and production stabilization activities Required Skills (Ranked by Importance) 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 NoSQL databases Preferred Skills (Ranked by Importance) 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 Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for formal education Pre-Employment Requirements Successful completion of State-mandated pre-employment checks, including: Criminal background check Credit check E-Verify employment eligibility verification Confidentiality agreement Powered by JazzHR