Application Developer

Endava; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Endava is seeking a senior engineering leader in Denver to define standards and architecture, while hands-on coding in Java/Spring Boot for clinical systems. You will mentor leads, manage complex integrations, and collaborate with product and QA on Agile delivery.

You will drive cloud-native solutions on GCP, with Terraform/Helm, CICD, and microservices, while guiding offshore teams and delivering scalable platforms across a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Onsite in Denver, CO three days a month.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform services including Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL, Cloud Storage, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Datastore, Cloud Memorystore and Cloud Firestore.
• Development experience with Java and Spring Boot (Angular experience is a plus).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Helm.
• Strong DevOps experience including CI/CD and cloud deployment practices.
• Familiarity with microservice architecture principles; system architecture experience is a plus.
• Professional development with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Object-oriented design and software patterns knowledge.
• Ability to contribute hands-on while guiding teams; AI/Automation experience preferred.
• Experience with Gemini or Vertex AI for AI agent development.

Responsibilities

• Define engineering standards and architectural blueprints across development teams.
• Design, develop, implement, and support clinical system applications with hands-on coding.
• Mentor engineer team leads and provide technical oversight and strategy.
• Lead complex external integrations with other teams and third-party systems.
• Translate requirements and data models into reliable, scalable applications and architecture.
• Review designs and code to ensure standards are met in an Agile environment.
• Support testing, builds, releases, and defect resolution with QA teams.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and leadership across a broad portfolio.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

DevOps

CI/CD

GCP

Kubernetes

Microservices

Leadership

Mentoring

AI/Vertex AI

Tools

Terraform

Helm

SQL

NoSQL

Gemini

Vertex AI

Job description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

• Define engineering standards, create architectural project blueprints, and ensure organizational best practices are followed across development teams.
• Design, develop, implement, and support clinical system applications. Need to have hands on coding experience.
• Mentor and guide engineer team leads, providing high-level technical oversight and strategy
• Lead complex external integrations with other technical teams and third-party systems.
• Review requirements and data models, then translate them into reliable applications and scalable technical architecture Collaborate with other engineers on an Agile team to deliver code on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct design and code reviews with the extended team to ensure solutions meet established standards.
• Track, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects Complete additional tasks necessary to support project deliverables and ongoing application support Agile Delivery and Project Execution.
• Work closely with business product owners on an Agile team to understand requirements, provide feedback, and request clarification as needed.
• Partner with the Team Lead, Project Manager, and Architect on planning, estimation, documentation, and status reporting.
• Adhere to project schedules and proactively resolve or elevate issues to management Adapt to and contribute in a fast-paced Agile application development environment.
• Understand and apply SAFe Agile and Continuous Discovery Delivery practices.
• Support test execution, including system-level and integration testing.
• Work with QA and configuration management teams on code builds, releases, test case design, and defect resolution.
• Apply unit testing frameworks and software debugging practices to improve product quality.
• Promote software craftsmanship and Agile best practices across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required:

• Onsite in Denver, COthree days a month
• Experience with Google ADK, GCP cloud services, including Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL, Cloud Storage, Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Datastore, Cloud Memorystore, and Cloud Firestore.
• Development experience with Java and Spring Boot (Angular experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with platform and infrastructure tools such as Terraform and Helm.
• Strong hands-on DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipeline development, build and release automation, deployment practices, operational support for cloud based applications, and advancing Google Cloud Platform maturity across different supported applications.
• Familiarity with microservice architecture principles; system architecture experience is a plus Application Development.
• Development experience with Java and Spring Boot (Angular experience is a plus).
• Professional development experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Object-oriented design and development experience.
• Understanding of software design patterns.
• Ability to remain hands-on with coding while also providing technical guidance to development teams AI and Automation.
• AI experience, including knowledge of building AI agents using Gemini or Vertex AI, is preferred.
• Experience building AI automation or automation within a CI/CD portfolio Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication.
• Provide strategic technical guidance, mentor engineer team leads, and oversee solution delivery while maintaining technical hands-on expertise.
• Work effectively across a broader portfolio, including development teams, product stakeholders, QA, configuration management, architecture, and project leadership.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work well under pressure and maintain delivery focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with offshore teams when needed.
• Demonstrate experience bringing multiple products to market.
• 10+ years of experience leading technical teams or driving platform architecture.
• Experience working with offshore teams.
• Experience with Gemini or Vertex AI for AI agent development.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Employee Requirements

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest

At Endava, we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.