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# Java DeveloperApply**Job#: 3040172****Job Description:**Java Developer**Location:** Durham, North Carolina (Hybrid)Role OverviewThis position is for a Java Developer to join a modernization initiative for critical laboratory systems. The role is focused on hands-on backend development within a hybrid setting, contributing to the migration of legacy platforms to a modern Java, Spring Boot, and AWS stack. As a key team member, you will help evolve a complex system, mentor other engineers, and promote engineering excellence, with an emphasis on applying AI in practical, business-relevant ways.Key Responsibilities* Design, build, and deploy RESTful microservices using Java 11-21 and Spring Boot on AWS.* Provide technical leadership in design reviews, solution patterns, and architectural decisions.* Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate lab workflows into scalable and reliable services.* Promote engineering best practices, including code quality, testing discipline, and secure coding.* Mentor other engineers on design choices, code reviews, and modern Java practices.* Champion the use of AI-augmented development tools to improve productivity.* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvement.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 6-7+ years of professional backend Java development experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade systems in a production environment.**Technical Skills:*** Strong proficiency in Java (versions 11-21) and Spring Boot.* Hands-on AWS experience with services such as Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway, and ECS/EKS.* Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.* Solid understanding of microservices architecture.* Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Git, and SonarQube.* Understanding of application security principles, such as Spring Security or OAuth 2.0.* Proficiency with SQL (Postgres/Oracle) and familiarity with NoSQL (DynamoDB) datastores.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).* Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Codex).* Knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.* Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit 5 and Mockito.* Familiarity with APM tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Datadog) and log aggregation platforms (Splunk, ELK).* Experience in the healthcare or LIMS domain. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Durham, NC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 1, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $70 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr