Java Developer

Java Developer - AI-Driven Modernization | Durham, NC (Hybrid)

About the Role

Join a dynamic team modernizing critical laboratory systems for Labcorp's Connect initiative, with a focus on histology and digital pathology. As a Java Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and AI-augmented tools. This is a hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity based in Durham, NC, where you'll directly impact the future of healthcare diagnostics through innovative technology.

Responsibilities

- Design, build, and deploy RESTful microservices with Java 11-21 and Spring Boot on AWS

- Lead technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions

- Translate complex lab workflows into scalable, reliable backend services

- Champion code quality, secure coding, and testing best practices

- Mentor engineers on modern Java and microservices design patterns

- Integrate AI-augmented development tools to enhance team productivity

- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and Agile teams

- Participate in process improvement and adoption of new technologies

Required Skills and Experience

- 6-7+ years professional backend Java development (Java 11-21, Spring Boot)

- Strong hands-on AWS experience (Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway, ECS/EKS)

- Expertise with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)

- Microservices architecture proficiency

- CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Git, SonarQube)

- Application security (Spring Security, OAuth 2.0)

- SQL databases (Postgres, Oracle) and familiarity with DynamoDB

Preferred Skills

- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

- AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Codex)

- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

- Test-Driven Development (JUnit 5, Mockito)

- Application monitoring and log aggregation (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk, ELK)

- Healthcare or LIMS experience

Benefits

- Contribute to high-impact modernization projects in healthcare

- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies

- Opportunity for technical leadership and professional mentoring

- Collaborative, innovative team environment within a leading diagnostics company

- Exposure to digital pathology and next-generation lab systems

- Pathway to full-time employment

How to Apply

Ready to advance your Java expertise and drive healthcare innovation? Submit your resume today for immediate consideration. Face-to-face interviews required. Candidates must be authorized to work without sponsorship.