Java Developer

We are seeking a Senior Application Developer for a 12-month contract role based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In this senior-level position, you will design, develop, test, implement, and support scalable web applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based solutions for a customer service platform. You will serve as a technical leader, partnering with business stakeholders, architects, product teams, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software while mentoring junior and mid-level team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable application designs.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integration services supporting internal and external business partners.
• Build modern user interfaces using React and Angular frameworks.
• Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.
• Participate in application architecture, technical design reviews, and solution planning sessions.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Support production applications by troubleshooting incidents, resolving defects, and implementing enhancements (approximately 30% maintenance and 70% new enhancements).
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, accessibility, and software development lifecycle standards.
• Evaluate and leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and similar technologies to improve development productivity and code quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and implementation guides.
• Work effectively with a distributed team of 10 to 15 developers across onshore and offshore locations.

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5 years of application development experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience developing enterprise web applications as a full stack developer.

• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.

• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.

• Experience with React and/or Angular.

• Experience working with relational databases and SQL.

• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Experience with source control systems, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of AI applications with GCP.

• Preferred

• Experience with Genesys Cloud.

• Experience developing cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with API gateways, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integrations.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

• Familiarity with application security best practices and secure coding principles.

• Experience utilizing AI-powered software development and code generation tools.

• Healthcare, insurance, or regulated industry experience.