Programmer Analyst

Zenfreed, LLC; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenfreed, LLC is seeking a Lead Developer in the Lansing area. The role focuses on providing technical leadership for Java-based applications, including design, development, and support of the eCR Rules Engine project to benefit MDHHS systems.

The candidate will ensure alignment with SEM and SUITE standards, enforce security measures, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape roadmaps and ensure long-term stability of the enterprise solution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Java and enterprise applications.
• Hands-on with Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL development.
• Proficient with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS) and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the application development team.
• Lead design, development, implementation, and support of complex Java apps.
• Ensure compliance with SEM, SUITE standards and security practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical design with business needs.
• Shape technology roadmaps and drive integration across systems.

Skills

Java 17/21

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Spring Data JPA

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

SQL development

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

CI/CD (Azure DevOps)

Git

JVM tooling (Eclipse, STS)

Cloud technologies AWS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

Azure DevOps

Eclipse/STS

Job description

Lansing, United States | Posted on 11/11/2026

• Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree
• City Lansing
• Country United States

Job Description

The Lead Developer will provide technical leadership to the application development team, including the design, development, implementation, and support of complex Java applications within the MDHHS Infectious Disease area. The resource will collaborate closely with business stakeholders to ensure that the technical design and implementation of the eCR Rules Engine Project align with business requirements, technical standards, and operational needs.The Lead Developer will play a critical role in streamlining business processes, maintaining data integrity, ensuring compliance with State of Michigan Enterprise Architecture (SEM) and SUITE standards, and implementing appropriate application security measures. In addition to providing technical leadership and guidance to other developers, the resource will actively participate in application development, enhancement, integration, maintenance, and implementation activities. The resource will also contribute to technical analysis, solution design, and the development of technology roadmaps for supported applications to ensure long-term sustainability and alignment with departmental objectives.The eCR Rules Engine project will address critical MDHHS business needs, particularly benefiting MDSS and other downstream systems through the development of a centralized, enterprise-wide solution. Strong technical oversight is essential to review and ensure that the solution's architecture, technical design, and code development align with State of Michigan development standards and best practices. Without appropriate technical leadership and oversight, design deficiencies and coding errors could result in data integrity issues, increased maintenance costs, and potential inaccuracies in the information processed and reported to state and federal agencies. Ensuring technical quality, scalability, security, and compliance from the outset will help minimize these risks and support the long-term sustainability and reliability of the enterprise solution

Requirements

10+ years:

Strong hands-on experience with Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and RESTful APIs.

Strong experience with PostgreSQL, database design, SQL development, and performance optimization.

Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Desired Skills

10+ years:

• Designing and review of logical and physical data model in SQL and/or PL/SQL.
• Reviewing technical design to ensure the enterprise design standards are maintained
• Leading the team including designing, development of complex computer systems using Java technologies.
• Developing complex computer systems using java IDEs such as Eclipse,STS.

8+ years:

• Preparing and maintaining the technology roadmap for the supported applications.

5+ years:

• In the JBOSS Enterprise SOA and Devops containers environment.
• Implemented agile development processes including test driven development.
• Cloud technologies experience, preferably in AWS.

3+ years:

• Experience or Knowledge on creating CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Healthcare integrations using HL7, CDA, FHIR, eCR, or ELR.

Experience with Kafka, Amazon SQS, or other messaging technologies.

Knowledge of LOINC, SNOMED CT, and terminology management.

Other Desired Skills: 1+ years:

• Experience working with AI technologies and utilizing Kiro AI code generation tool.

Experience designing and developing cloud-native applications using microservices architecture.

Experience with JSON processing, API integrations, and asynchronous messaging.

Experience with Git, unit testing, debugging, and code reviews.

Experience working in Agile development teams.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Provide technical leadership to the application development team.

Experience preparing technology roadmap for supported applications.

Experience with configurable business rules engines such as Drools.

Experience with rule authoring, validation, classification, and message routing.

• Bachelor's Degree

Location

• Local candidates vs non-local: Candidates must be local to the Lansing area (within 90 miles of Lansing)
• Positionis a hybrid schedule withWednesdays and Thursdays are REQUIRED in-office days. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE. There is NO remote-only option.
• Working hoursMonday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.

AdditionalRequirements

• Must be authorized towork in the United States; We are unable to offersponsorships at this time
• Must undergo a background checkand drug screening for employment.

EmploymentTerms

• This is a W2 position
• HYBRID schedule -Wednesdays and Thursdays are REQUIRED in-office days. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE. There is NO remote-only option.

AtZenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge thegap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to doand organizations needing the right talent.

We are dedicated to building a diverse,inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excitedabout this role but your past experience doesn’t alignperfectly with every qualification in the job description,we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the rightcandidate for this or other roles.

We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial toemployment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverageoptions for all employees.