DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Albany, NY.
Job Description:
As a Full Stack Java Developer, you will support a healthcare organization’s large-scale health coverage exchange. You will build and maintain scalable Java/J2EE applications while working across the full software development life cycle. This role uses technologies including Core Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, ORM tools, Java build tools, JUnit, web services, relational databases, and SQL.
What you’ll do
- Build and maintain highly complex, high-volume, large-scale, scalable, maintainable, and extensible software on a Java/J2EE application stack.
- Work through the full software development life cycle (SDLC), from concept, design, and documentation to testing.
- Ensure compliance with specifications and adherence to coding standards.
- Analyze user and business needs and functionality.
- Plan and assist with the design of software systems that meet user and business needs.
- Write simple and complex SQL queries, preferably using DB2 SQL syntax, including PL/SQL.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Develop alternative solutions.
- Apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
- Manage multiple tasks effectively.
What you’ll bring
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in software development.
- An understanding of Core Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, ORM tools, Java build tools, JUnit testing, web services, relational databases, and SQL.
- One year of large-scale application experience.
- Good analytical and multitasking skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Nice to have
- Healthcare, Medicaid, or health exchange experience.
- Experience with Angular.
- Foundational knowledge of prompt engineering principles for working effectively with AI models.
- Knowledge of IDE-based AI coding agents such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Kiro, or Claude Code to accelerate boilerplate generation, debugging, and unit testing.
Benefits:
- DataStaff offers W-2 employment opportunities with a competitive benefits package.
- Many of our positions include access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Recognizing that many of our assignments are long-term, DataStaff also offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan, with employees becoming eligible after six months of employment.