Lead Java Web Engineer - Scalable, HIPAA‑Compliant

Delta Dental of Iowa; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Iowa is seeking a Lead or Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting healthcare insurance operations. The role emphasizes scalable, secure, HIPAA-compliant applications, with guidance from senior team members and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The position is hybrid and located in Johnston, Iowa, not eligible for visa sponsorship; Level III (Lead) or Senior level based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 5+ years of experience in application development.
• Exposure to Java based web technologies & frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and relational database design.
• Hands-on experience with Git and modern version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Mentor developers and participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Participate in cloud migration or modernization efforts as appropriate.

Skills

Java

Web development

SQL

Git

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS or Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

Delta Dental of Iowa is seeking a Lead or Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting healthcare insurance operations. The role emphasizes scalable, secure, HIPAA-compliant applications, with guidance from senior team members and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The position is hybrid and located in Johnston, Iowa, not eligible for visa sponsorship; Level III (Lead) or Senior level based on qualifications.