Job Details

DocMe360 is seeking a talented Back-end Java Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will build robust and scalable server-side applications powering secure, high-throughput features for a project at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Your expertise in Java microservices, API design, and DevSecOps practices will enable you to architect cloud-native services, integrate with a variety of data sources, and ensure high availability, performance, and security. This position may be contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire.

Responsibilities

• Design RESTful and event-driven micro-services using Java 17+, J2EE and Spring Boot
• Model and expose FHIR resources
• Implement resilience patterns (bulkhead, circuit-breaker, idempotent retries) for nationwide EHR traffic
• Integrate with FHIR endpoints
• Automate CI/CD pipelines
• Define and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams (product, design, accessibility, security) using SAFe/Agile
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design and code reviews for clean architecture, DDD, and test coverage (> 80% line/branch)
  

DocMe360 Values

• Delivery – Uphold honesty, transparency, and integrity in every engagement, driving professional growth.
• Optimism – Invest in empowerment and well-being to foster a positive, growth-oriented culture.
• Collaboration – Leverage shared expertise and teamwork to achieve impactful results.
• Motivation – Inspire clients and colleagues with passion, purpose, and self-driven energy.
• Exploration – Pursue innovative technologies and trends that elevate the quality of our solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years building backend services in Java (J2EE, Spring Boot, Quarkus, or Micronaut)
• Hands-on experience with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7, CDA) or large regulated datasets
• Expertise with relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, plus caching (Redis)
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or OpenShift)
• Strong understanding of OAuth 2.0, JWT, TLS 1.2+, and key management (AWS KMS or HSM)
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for VA background investigation; ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust (Tier 2 MBI) or higher

Preferred

• Prior work on VistA, Cerner, or other EHR platforms, or experience modernizing MUMPS-based systems to Java
• Experience with VA.gov platform tooling, VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) approvals, and Section 508 remediation

Benefits

The benefits listed below are for full-time W2 employees.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home