Remote Senior Java Tech Lead - AI-Driven Dev & AWS

Cognitive Medical Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitive Medical Systems is seeking a Senior Java Software Developer, Technical Lead to guide the DDPS and PRS development teams in a remote, US-based role. You will own sprint delivery, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality code with automated testing within CMS CI/CD.

The role requires strong experience in Java, AWS, SAFe Agile, and AI-assisted development tools, with the ability to pass thorough background checks for public trust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years in software development with 3+ years in a lead role
• Experience with Agentic AI or AI-assisted development tools to boost productivity and velocity
• Experience with Python test frameworks (Pytest/UnitTest) and DB testing; 80% coverage gate experience
• Experience with AWS: EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway
• Experience in SAFe Agile environments and PI Planning
• Ability to pass CMS and internal background checks for public trust

Responsibilities

• Lead sprint-level application development execution and backlog refinement
• Own development of invoice, dispute, outlier, and reconciliation systems
• Enforce code quality standards: 80% automated test coverage, peer reviews, secure reviews
• Deliver code through CMS CI/CD pipeline and coordinate releases
• Mentor Senior and mid-level Java/AWS developers and reduce technical debt
• Support AI-assisted development within CMS governance and AI Use Case Inventory
• Participate in PI Planning, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder demos

Skills

Agentic AI

SAFe Agile

Python testing

CI/CD practices

AWS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Pytest

DBFit/FitNesse

AWS services (EC2/Lambda/S3/SQS/API Gateway)

GitHub/Jenkins

SonarQube/Snyk

Job description

Cognitive Medical Systems is seeking a Senior Java Software Developer, Technical Lead to guide the DDPS and PRS development teams in a remote, US-based role. You will own sprint delivery, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality code with automated testing within CMS CI/CD.

The role requires strong experience in Java, AWS, SAFe Agile, and AI-assisted development tools, with the ability to pass thorough background checks for public trust.