Sr. Java Developer

Florida Blue; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideWell, based in Florida, is seeking a Senior Java Developer on a contract basis through Magnit to build and maintain IT solutions. You will document specifications, participate in unit testing, and ensure IT controls for confidentiality, integrity, and availability while leading technical efforts.

The role requires strong OO skills in Java and other languages, plus experience with HTML/React/Node/Express, REST/SOAP services, diverse databases, and SDLC processes. Apply to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience with unit testing and release procedures.
• Proficiency with multiple versioning tools and source control.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proficient in OO programming languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, PHP.
• Experience with HTML and frameworks such as React.js, Node.js, Express.
• Experience with SOAP and REST web services.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• MS Office and Visio proficiency.
• Debugging tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and code IT solutions.
• Document detailed system specifications and participate in unit testing.
• Maintain and enhance internally developed applications.
• Include IT controls to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Lead efforts, oversee results, and mentor other developers.

Skills

JAVA

JavaScript

Python

C#

C++

PHP

HTML

React.js

Node.js

EXPRESS

SOAP

REST

SQL

MySQL

Oracle DB

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

Visio

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Git

Visio

JIRA

Express

Job description

This is a contract opportunity. You will be employed by Magnit to work on assignment with GuideWell and subsidiary companies including Florida Blue.

Sr. JAVA Developers are responsible for the development, programming, and coding of Information Technology solutions. Senior IT Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Senior IT Developers are 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. Senior IT Developers lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Developers.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• 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 Qualifications

• The preferred qualifications listed below reflect desired knowledge, skill, and/or experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry

Required Education

• Related Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

GuideWell and its family of companies has partnered with Magnit as its Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Employer of Record (EOR) since 2018. In May of 2025, GuideWell joined Magnit Direct Source to implement the GuideWell Contractor Cohort. This program is designed to create, manage and curate a contractor talent pool for temporary contract opportunities with GuideWell. As a contractor working on temporary assignment with GuideWell, you'll be employed by Magnit. You'll have the opportunity to work on temporary projects at GuideWell companies that make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Magnit team.