Senior Software Engineer at ASCENDING LLC – Baltimore, Maryland

Senior Java Developer (Applications Programmer)
Hybrid Onsite/Remote, Baltimore Maryland
2-year contract

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer for a multi-year contract role. The role involves designing, developing, enhancing, maintaining, and supporting complex software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop enterprise systems using technologies such as Java/J2EE, Angular, PHP, HTML, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, RESTful API, and JBoss EAP.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and application codes.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration plans, and scripts to ensure application changes meet specifications.
• Work with testing teams to conduct acceptance, integration, performance, and other testing functions.
• Participate in technical reviews during software development stages.
• Adhere to security protocols and Project Management Office (PMO) processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years in Java EE development and enterprise application maintenance.
• At least 5 years with Eclipse IDE, GIT, Spring, Struts, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, Web Services, and REST API.
• Minimum of 4 years developing SQL queries for databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• 4 years of experience integrating Java applications with databases such as MongoDB.
• At least 2 years developing Java-based REST API with tools like Spring-REST.
• Experience with n-tier architecture and microservices.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years in IT developing Java EE technology-based applications.
• 8 years with Eclipse IDE, SVN/GIT, Spring/Struts, Web Services, and Enterprise Service Bus.
• 5 years developing secure REST APIs, integrating with front-end applications.
• Experience with Angular and React JS for responsive design.
• 4 years supporting health insurance marketplace or similar applications.
• Experience with build and deployment tools like Maven, ANT, Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Agile practices, API security, and the Affordable Care Act.
• Experience in EDI 834 enrollment transactions and PMO processes.