Java Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Java Developer for a contract assignment with a healthcare services client in Jacksonville, FL.

You will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, contribute to design meetings, and coordinate with third-party partners to deliver IT solutions. The role requires deep Java proficiency, experience with Intersystems IRIS for Health in healthcare, and strong collaboration across teams to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Java and multiple OO languages.
• Hands-on experience with Intersystems IRIS for Health in healthcare domain.
• Experience with version control and SDLC processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and code IT solutions.
• Engage in all phases of the SDLC, gather requirements, respond to outages.
• Document system specifications and support testing and maintenance.
• Collaborate with clients and third-party partners to meet business needs and technology initiatives.
• Ensure IT controls to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application and data.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

C#

C++

PHP

Intersystems IRIS for Health

GIT

REST

SOAP

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Intersystems IRIS for Health

Git

React.js

Node.js

Express

SOAP/REST

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients in Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions.
• Will engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle which include: gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements, responding to outages and creating application system models.
• Responsible for documenting detailed system specifications and will participate in evaluating, conducting performance testing, and all planned and unplanned maintenance for both internally developed applications and purchased products.
• Participate in design meetings and consult with clients to refine, test and debug programs to meet business needs and interact and sometimes direct third party partners in the achievement of business and technology initiatives.
• Responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.

Required Skills

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry
• Will need to have Intersystems experience in healthcare. Intersystems is a middleware tool that specializes in transactional data as it flows to and from payers, along with database management in the cloud. It handles transformations for different types of files including CCDA, ADT, and various FHIR transactions. Ultimately, these contractors will need to have this experience (especially with Intersystems IRIS for Health) as our team is moving to Intersystems starting in Q4 through end of year 2027.
• Experience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
• Proficiency using versioning tools: GIT, GNU, RCS, SCCS, CVS, SVN, Mercurial, Monotone, etc
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Flexible team player
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
• Proficiency programming in more than one object-oriented programming language; JAVA, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, and PHP
• Experience with HTML and Frameworks such as; React.Js, Node.JS, and EXPRESS
• Experience with SOAP, REST web service development
• May include learning languages such as; Hadoop, Storm, Spark, Kafka, Hive, NFI, Scoop, etc
• May include database knowledge in; SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc
• Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
• Proficiency using debugging tools; Advanced Debugger, Allinea DDT, AQtime,, ARM, CA/EZTEST, etc
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
• Manipulate data from various sources / formats such as: flat files, relational databases, non-relational databases, XML, JSON, etc.

Preferred Skills

• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
• Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.