Java / NodeJS Developer

Senior Java / Node.js Developer
Location: Remote (US)
Type: Contract, through February 2027 (40 hrs/week)
Employment: W2 only. Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

About the Role
A large healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Java / Node.js Developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise applications. You'll write and test code, document system specifications, build security controls into applications, and serve as a technical lead and resource for other developers. This team uses AI code assist tools to generate base code, so experience refining and enhancing AI-generated code is a big plus.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and code enterprise applications using Java and Node.js
• Use AI code assist tools to generate base code, then modify, enhance, and harden it
• Build and integrate SOAP and REST web services
• Document detailed system specifications and follow release, change management, and documentation standards
• Take part in unit testing and in maintaining internally developed applications, both planned and unplanned
• Build IT controls into applications to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data
• Lead development efforts, review work, and mentor other developers

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including technical design and coding
• Strong Java development experience
• Hands-on Node.js experience
• Hands-on experience using AI code assist tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to generate and refine code
• Experience with SOAP and REST web service development
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React.js and Express
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and working with JSON, XML, and flat files
• Proficiency with Git or other version control tools
• Solid understanding of the SDLC, unit testing, and change management
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or financial services experience
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Exposure to big data tools such as Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop
• NoSQL experience (MongoDB, Cassandra)

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