Role: Lead Software Engineer (Backend Java) Location: Work Model: Hybrid – 1 month onsite (Columbia, MD), then hybrid Type: Contract-to-hire Interview: Onsite Job Description: seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend Java) to support and enhance the FEP Bridge system, a homegrown platform responsible for claims pre-processing and preparation for adjudication for plans joining the Federal Employee Program (FEP). This role is hands-on and technical, with responsibility for design, development, maintenance, and architectural understanding of existing enterprise applications. You will work within an Agile team of ~12 engineers, participate in regular sprints, and play a key role in maintaining and modernizing a mission-critical healthcare claims platform. Key Responsibilities Lead backend development for the FEP Bridge claims processing system Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices supporting claims pre-processing Analyze, understand, and consume existing application architecture and data flows Perform system maintenance, enhancements, and updates to the FEP Bridge platform Work closely with cross-functional Agile teams during sprint planning, development, and delivery Build, deploy, and support applications running in AWS environments Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes Develop and optimize database interactions using Oracle Write and maintain SQL, stored procedures, and functions Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins / CloudBees Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability Participate in onsite technical discussions and interviews as required Required Skills & Experience (Must Have) 8+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong Backend Java development experience (Java 21 required) Spring Boot framework AWS (understanding how applications are deployed and run) Kubernetes (console-level experience) Oracle Database (primary DB) Advanced SQL Stored Procedures Functions Jenkins / CloudBees for CI/CD Strong experience in designing, architecting, and maintaining enterprise applications Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Nice to Have Snowflake Angular (frontend exposure) Prior experience in healthcare or insurance systems Domain Experience (Highly Valuable) Healthcare claims processing systems Knowledge of EDI / X12 transactions, including: 837 (Claims) 835 (Remittance Advice) Understanding of claims lifecycle and adjudication workflowsL
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