Job Details

Apex Systems is seeking a contract Java Software Engineer for a rapidly expanding HealthTech client. This organization is redefining employer and employee engagement with health benefits through the integration of advanced technology, dedicated service, and exceptional user experience design.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end development of services across backend (Java/Spring) and integration platforms.
• Build and extend APIs and data services (micro-services) to enable partner integrations and downstream systems.
• Integrate and operationalize AI-powered developer tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor) and contribute to incorporating ML-backed capabilities into platform workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, operations, and data teams to solve complex real-world problems like data and interface integrations, data enrichment, and automated decision rules.
• Translate business requirements to technical design specifications.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of working as a Java engineer.
• Is well-versed in technologies such as Java & Spring, including strong understanding of microservices architecture. Experience building file (EDI, CSV), messaging based integrations (Kafka) will be a plus.
• Nice to have experience building frontend features in React/Angular, even if not your primary focus.
• Extensive experience workings hands-on with native cloud capabilities (SaaS, PasS) with AWS/GCP.
• Has hands-on experience with data architecture, SQL/PostgreSQL and building data intensive services and solutions.
• Use AI-enhanced development tooling like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or WindSurf as part of your regular development workflow.
• Strong communication to clearly communicate up, down and across teams.
• Previous Healthcare experience will be a strong plus.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-###-####.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.