Jobs → Engineering → Java Developer Project Lead

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Java Developer Project Lead to join a team working on South Carolina’s Medicaid technology modernization project. This role involves developing, enhancing, testing, and maintaining web applications, backend services, and healthcare EDI integrations. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications using Java/J2EE • Build responsive, mobile-friendly user interfaces using HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and AJAX • Develop and maintain backend services, REST/SOAP APIs, and distributed applications • Implement healthcare EDI transactions for eligibility verification, claim status inquiries, and medical claims processing • Work with MongoDB, SQL databases, JDBC, and enterprise application servers • Perform unit testing, system testing, debugging, deployment, and production support • Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, database teams, and other developers • Support application modernization and ongoing maintenance activities Requirements • 7+ years of experience with Java/J2EE • 7+ years of experience with HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery • 5+ years of experience with healthcare EDI transaction sets: 270/271, 276/277, 837 • 5+ years of experience with MongoDB • Experience with JDBC, SQL, web services, and distributed systems • Experience with Apache Tomcat, Maven, Eclipse, or NetBeans • Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting • Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills • Medicaid eligibility systems or Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) • Experience in healthcare IT and payer/provider systems • Knowledge of Apache Tapestry, ActiveMQ, and UC4 • Experience with Oracle Linux, SQL Server, and IDMS databases • Java/J2EE certifications are a plus