Full Stack Java Developer – Hybrid in Alpharetta, GA/Birmingham, AL/Chicago, Il/ Dallas, TX/Jacksonville, FL - W2 Only!

*There are no Corp-to-Corp or Visa Sponsorship options available for this position*

Optomi, in partnership with one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers, is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer for a hybrid position out of their one of their hub locations in Alpharetta, GA/Birmingham, AL/Chicago, IL/ Dallas, TX/Jacksonville, FL. This role involves working on cutting-edge applications that integrate with third-party vendors and financial systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Angular, AWS, and SQL, with the ability to mentor junior developers and perform code reviews.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Flexible work schedule!
• The ability to take on leadership responsibilities!
• Opportunities to work on APIs, REST/SOAP calls, and cloud development practices!
• A mix of new development and enhancing existing projects!
• Exposure to financial and marketing workflows!

Experience of the right candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Java (including Java 8, 10, or 17) and the Spring Boot framework.
• Frontend expertise in AngularJS and Angular 2+.
• Strong understanding of SQL; experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle is a plus.
• Familiarity with AWS tools (EKS, S3, SQS).
• Knowledge of API development and integrations.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to understand complex workflows.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts and ideas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the insurance or financial industries.
• Understanding of marketing-to-financial code flows.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Develop and maintain applications using a 60% backend and 40% frontend split.
• Create and manage APIs, including handling REST and SOAP calls.
• Collaborate on a mix of new development and enhancements to existing projects.
• Work closely with financial and marketing teams to ensure proper functionality for code and data flow (e.g., claims processes).
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Utilize tools and services such as AWS (EKS, S3, SQS), PostgreSQL, and Oracle for development and deployment.