Sr Software Engineer - JavaFX / Java SwingAWT

Nest Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nest Digital in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, build and maintain scalable healthcare applications. You will work on desktop UI with JavaFX, REST microservices, Hibernate/JPA, and security/compliance, mentoring juniors and shaping architectural decisions.

Join a team focused on reliable, high-performance healthcare software, with opportunities to influence technology choices and drive best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in Java development and modern Java versions.
• Hands-on experience with JavaFX for desktop UI development.
• Strong REST API and microservices architecture expertise.
• Expertise in Hibernate/JPA and database query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable healthcare applications using Java (latest versions).
• Build and enhance rich desktop applications using JavaFX for clinical/workflow use cases.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for healthcare systems.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance in healthcare software.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Java development

JavaFX

REST API

Microservices

Hibernate/JPA

Dependency injection

Design patterns

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in modern Java development, desktop UI frameworks, and backend microservices architecture, preferably within the healthcare domain. The ideal candidate will contribute to building reliable, scalable, and high-performance healthcare applications, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable healthcare applications using Java (latest versions including Java 25).
• Build and enhance rich desktop applications using JavaFX for clinical or operational workflows.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecture supporting healthcare systems.
• Work with Hibernate/JPA for efficient data persistence and management of healthcare data.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards, data security, and privacy requirements (eg, handling sensitive patient data).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and domain experts.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure best practices in coding, security, and performance.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of strong experience in Java development (including modern Java versions).
• Hands‑on experience with JavaFX for UI development.
• Strong experience in REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in Hibernate/JPA and database query optimization.
• Solid understanding of dependency injection principles.
• Good understanding of software design patterns and architecture.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on healthcare applications (eg, EMR/EHR, medical devices, imaging, or clinical workflows).
• Understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM is a plus).
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in healthcare software.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade applications, preferably in healthcare.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.