Applications Programmer (Java)

Job Description

Job Description

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

RequirementsMinimum 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