Sr Full-stack Java Developer

Dale WorkForce Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Insurance Industry is seeking a Senior Application Developer to design, develop, test, and support scalable web apps, APIs, and cloud-native solutions. This role partners with stakeholders, architects, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software that adheres to security and architecture standards.

You will mentor junior developers, perform code reviews, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while leveraging Java, Spring Boot, React/Angular, and Google Cloud Platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/engineering.
• 5+ years of application development experience.
• 3+ years building enterprise web applications.
• Hands-on with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with React and Angular.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Familiar with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade web apps, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• Translate requirements into scalable, secure designs.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Build UIs with React and Angular.
• Develop backend services with Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement cloud-native solutions on GCP.
• Participate in architecture reviews and solution planning.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Support production apps and fix defects.
• Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD and deployment automation.
• Ensure security, privacy, accessibility, and SDLC compliance.
• Explore AI-assisted development tools to boost productivity.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and create documentation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

Angular

RESTful APIs

SQL

CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field

5+ years application development experience

3+ years enterprise web apps development

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Company: Health Insurance Industry

Pay Rate: $56-64/hour W2

Location: Philadelphia, PA, (Hybrid 3 days per week)

Job type: Contract to hire

W2 Only - Must be Greencard or U.S. Citizen

Summary

The Senior Application Developer is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting scalable web applications, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based solutions. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, architects, product teams, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software that meets business objectives while adhering to established architecture, security, and development standards. The Senior Application Developer provides technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, mentoring, and adoption of modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted software development tools. Supporting technologies used within the organization include Java, Spring Boot, React, Angular, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and enterprise integration platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable application designs.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integration services supporting internal and external business partners.
• Build modern user interfaces using React and Angular frameworks.
• Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement cloud-native solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.
• Participate in application architecture, technical design reviews, and solution planning sessions.
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Support production applications by troubleshooting incidents, resolving defects, and implementing enhancements.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, accessibility, and software development lifecycle standards.
• Evaluate and leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and similar technologies to improve development productivity and code quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and design artifacts and implementation guides.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of application development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing enterprise web applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with React and/or Angular.
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with source control systems, automated testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams.