Sr. Java Developer

Florida Blue; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideWell, in partnership with Magnit, seeks a Sr. Java Developer for a contract assignment. You will design, implement, test, and maintain IT solutions, contributing to system documentation and performance testing.

The role requires strong OO programming and experience with modern web services. You will collaborate across teams and adapt to evolving project scopes within GuideWell’s family of companies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT development and coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code, document, and participate in unit testing for IT solutions.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

C#

C++

PHP

HTML

React.js

Node.js

Express

SOAP/REST

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Hive

SQL/MySQL/Oracle

MongoDB

Git/Version control

SDLC

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

GIT/SVN/ CVS family tools

MS Office/Visio

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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.