Java Cloud Engineer

NationsBenefits; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare fintech provider in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to design and develop features for their FinTech application. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related fields and 2-4 years of experience in Java and Spring Boot. Responsibilities include writing clean code, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative solutions. This is a full-time position that offers opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in Java with Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain features for the FinTech application.
• Write efficient and maintainable code.
• Implement unit and integration tests.
• Ensure application security and compliance.

Skills

Java 21

Spring Boot 3.x

Microservices architecture

RESTful API development

SQL

NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Git

SonarQube

Job description

Direct message the job poster from NationsBenefits

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Nations Benefits

Location: Plantation, FL 33322

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

NationsBenefits is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America and a Healthcare Fintech provider of supplemental benefits, flex cards, and member engagement solutions. We partner with managed care organizations to provide innovative healthcare solutions that drive growth, improve outcomes, reduce costs, and bring value to their members.

Through our comprehensive suite of innovative supplemental benefits, fintech payment platforms, and member engagement solutions, we help health plans deliver high-quality benefits to their members that address the social determinants of health and improve member health outcomes and satisfaction.

Our compliance‑focused infrastructure, proprietary technology systems, and premier service delivery model allow our health plan partners to deliver high-quality, value‑based care to millions of members.

We offer a fulfilling work environment that attracts top talent and encourages all associates to contribute to delivering premier service to internal and external customers alike. Our goal is to transform the healthcare industry for the better! We provide career advancement opportunities from within the organization across multiple locations in the US, South America, and India.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain features for our FinTech application using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.x.
  • Write clean, well‑documented, and efficient code, focusing on both performance and maintainability.
  • Integrate third‑party APIs and services to extend the functionality of the application.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and other team members to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
  • Work closely with Product Managers to understand business requirements and translate them into detailed technical designs and features.
  • Participate in code reviews, share best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Testing & Quality Assurance
  • Write unit and integration tests to ensure the quality and stability of the codebase.
  • Debug and resolve issues, ensuring that the application runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Participate in ensuring that the software adheres to quality standards and meets regulatory requirements.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to the development process, tools, and technologies used by the team.
  • Contribute to building a positive, collaborative, and knowledge‑sharing environment within the engineering team.
• Compliance & Security
  • Follow best practices to ensure that the application is secure and compliant with relevant industry regulations.
  • Be proactive about identifying and mitigating potential security risks and vulnerabilities in the system.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 2‑4 years of professional experience in Java 21 with Spring Boot 3.x
• Microservices & APIs: Strong expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Database Management: Hands‑on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• DevOps & Cloud: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Proficiency in Git and experience working with CI/CD pipelines, SonarQube etc.
• Agile & Collaboration: Experience in Agile development methodologies with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Unit Testing: Proficiency in SonarQube, and automated testing (JUnit, Mockito, PITest).

Preferred Qualifications

• DevOps Tools: Knowledge of Jenkins, Kubernetes, and other DevOps automation tools.
• Full‑Stack Exposure: Familiarity with front‑end frameworks like React.
• FinTech Experience: Understanding payment systems, transaction processing, and data security in FinTech applications. Awareness of compliance frameworks such as PCI‑DSS.

Seniority Level

Associate