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