Expert Application Developer (Java Solutions Design, UI, Eclipse IDE, REST Services)

Job Description: Roles/Responsibilities:

• Provide enterprise Java solutions design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy.
• Develop enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions, including major enhancements, interfaces, functions, and features.
• Utilize a variety of platforms to provide automated and integrated systems and applications.
• Plan and execute upgrades to the latest versions of Java and related components as needed.
• Design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, Angular, PostgreSQL, Corticon Rules Engine, and MongoDB technologies.
• Develop programming and development standards and procedures and programming architectures for code reuse.
• Interface with business and IT teams to understand and translate business requirements into formal technical requirements, rules, and application codes.
• Develop and execute quality unit tests (manual or automated) to validate that application changes meet technical specifications.
• Work with business teams to complete acceptance testing and participate in integration testing.
• Provide technical input to the most complex and high-impact IT decisions for integrated solutions.
• Accountable for complex enterprise-wide applications and issues, translating
• highly complex technical concepts into requirements and solutions for peers.
• Perform code review and quality analysis for developed solutions.
• Develop and execute quality unit tests and integration plans/scripts to validate that application changes meet technical specifications and business requirements.
• Assist with integration testing and work with business teams to complete acceptance testing.
• Participate in technical reviews during various stages of software and application development.
• Adhere to all security, change control, and MHBE Project Management Office (PMO) policies, processes, and methodologies.
• Note: The candidate must be flexible to work overtime as needed, including weekends, holidays, and off-hours.

Mandatory Skills:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in designing, developing, maintaining, or supporting enterprise information technology platforms, applications, or solutions.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience developing or supporting State-based marketplace (SBM) solutions, Health and Human Service systems, Affordable Care Act solutions, or any related healthcare systems or solutions.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in architecting, designing, and developinghealthcare applications in Java, integrating with complex business rules engines.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in leading a team of developers.
• Proven experience designing and working with n-tier architectures (UI, BusinessLogic Layer, Data Access Layer).
• Proven strong knowledge and experience with Development tools - Eclipse IDE, SVN/GITand REST Services.
• Proven strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong knowledge of SOA, web services internals, and Java design patterns.
• Experience with Agile software development practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various technical teams, business users, managers, and other non-technical staff.

Desirable Skills:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and integrating complex public-facing applications.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Eclipse IDE, SVN/GIT, Java/J2EE, Spring/Struts/JPA/Hibernate, Web Services, and Enterprise Service Bus.
• A minimum of five (5) years of front-end integration experience working with development, testing, and business teams.
• A minimum of five (5) years of design, development, implementation, or maintenance experience with complex applicationsfor health exchange systems, eligibility systems, or equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience developing complex SQL Queries in PostgreSQL or any relational database systems.
• Proven ability to work on content management solutions integrations.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns and prior experience applying them to the software development process.
• Familiarity with various traditional and innovative project management approaches, tools, and project lifecycle phases.
• Experience with managing multiple project priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with the Project Management Office (PMO) processes, policies, and procedures.