Junior Java Microservices Developer Jobs in Mechanicsville, VA

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Specialist Software Developer
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Specialist Software Developer to join our dynamic B2B Commerce team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our microservices-based ecommerce platform using Spring Boot and React. This role requires a deep understanding of software development best practices, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. The Specialist Software Developer will take ownership of features, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Development:

• Lead the development and maintenance of scalable and robust microservices using Spring Boot and React.

• Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

• Leverage generative AI and emerging technologies across the full SDLC to optimize, accelerate, and enhance development outcomes.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate our platform with ERP systems, data warehouses, and other essential applications.

• Collaborate with product management to refine feature requirements and specifications.

Best Practices and Optimization:

• Implement and advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.

• Support introduction of AI-based testing frameworks and code review automation.

• Conduct performance tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and scalability of the platform.

• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Career Pathing:
This role offers a clear path to advancement through increasing technical leadership, architectural ownership, and cross-functional influence.
Impact Statement:
Delivers impactful solutions aligned with business goals and contributes to the growth and maturity of the engineering team.
Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in software development with a focus on Spring Boot and React

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, HTML/CSS/JS, RDBMS, REST, GraphQL Git.

• Expert knowledge about HTTP, cookies, sessions, AJAX, browsers

• Familiarity with Elastic, Redis, React, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, Phyton

• Exposure to Kafka, change data capture and data replication processes and tools

• Exposure with the MCP Protocol and RAG based AI agents

• Exposure of LLM Agent connectivity via APIs

• Demonstrated experience with AI-assisted development platforms and implementing AI APIs in applications

• Proven experience in designing and developing microservices-based architectures

• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization techniques

• Knowledge of security best practices and industry standards

About MMS
McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.
Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$101,000 - $168,400
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