Java Software Engineer

Overview

JPC Partners is looking for a Java Software Engineer for our client. This role focuses on developing new features, enhancing APIs, optimizing performance, supporting client integrations, and maintaining existing applications. The Software Engineer will also collaborate closely with offshore development partners to ensure high‑quality delivery of an intelligent mobile engagement platform. The ideal candidate is a mid‑level Java engineer experienced in full‑stack development and passionate about improving the consumer healthcare experience through technology‑driven communication.

• Contribute to new feature development and troubleshoot production system issues.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable Java code following established design patterns.
• Work collaboratively with backend and frontend teams to deliver robust integrations.
• Partner with QA, Dev Ops, and documentation teams throughout the SDLC to ensure quality deliverables.
• Adhere to company’s Mobile software development standards, practices, and security requirements.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives, and demos.
• Support and maintain Java-based microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development using Java/J2EE.
• Strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns.
• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Proficiency with SQL and relational databases such as Postgre
  
  SQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with Hibernate or other Java ORM frameworks.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and microservice architecture.
• Exposure to message queueing systems (Rabbit
  
  MQ, Kafka) and distributed task management.
• Experience deploying applications in AWS Cloud Services or similar environments.
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized deployments.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX environments and shell scripting.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance tuning skills in Java and SQL.
• Preferred:
  Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, and Agile development practices.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies quickly.
• Effective collaboration with product developers, engineering peers, and direct managers to deliver correct solutions.
• Responsiveness to assigned bug fixes, enhancements, and hotfixes.
• Understanding of business and product environment.
• Proven experience releasing production‑ready code.
• Code regularly reviewed by senior engineers with feedback incorporated effectively.
• Previous Healthcare experience strongly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.