Java Developer
TITLE: Java Developer
LOCATION: Georgia OR Colorado – REMOTE
ANTICIPATED DURATION: From 12/01/2025 to 05/30/2026
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of custom Java code and web services.
- Act as the leading technical resource with knowledge of the Pega PRPC framework.
- Lead end-to-end design and direct the work of various team members, including FTE and contractors (up to 15).
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team.
- Work cooperatively with other functional teams performing quality and performance testing.
- Translate functional requirements into technical architecture and solution design documents.
- Follow best practices related to software development.
- Support and assist on high-critical responses as needed.
- Lead teams to integrate internal and external systems.
- Analyze and provide accurate estimates.
- Take the lead role in performance tuning, security, and architecture design.
Requirements:
- 7 years of Java/J2EE development experience as a developer with extensive experience in Object-Oriented Design and Development.
- 7 years experience with Servlets, JDBC, Ant, JUnit, XML, SQL, stored procedures, database design.
- 5 years developing J2EE web services (SOA) using WSDL, SOAP/REST, and W3C XML Schema.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on development projects using the SDLC methodology.
- Ability to collaborate and partner with other teams (e.g., Security, Infrastructure).
- Ability to become Pega certified.
- Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Ability to analyze and provide accurate estimates.
- Experience working with senior management and enterprise architecture.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with both Spring and Hibernate (annotations or hbm.xml config).
- Java certifications a plus.
- Hands-on knowledge of WSDL development, including defining messages, operations, services, and fault handling.
- Experience with front-end web frameworks like Adobe Flex, Dojo Toolkit, jQuery, or other AJAX-based frameworks.
- Experience with XML/XSLT.
- Experience with Struts (1 or 2) or Spring MVC.
- Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
- Customer service and results-oriented mindset while maintaining a team focus.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with CRM/ERP or BPM systems is a plus.
- Experience with DevOps and Agile methodology.
- Pega and/or BPM systems hands-on experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to work in an enterprise-level or highly matrixed environment.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $50.00 to $68.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to RCook@synergishr.com.
If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at RCook@synergishr.com.
Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.