Client: UHG

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ

Contract: 6+ month contract to hire

As a Senior Software Engineer you will be part of the team that is improving provider experience within applications in Optum and transforming it to a modernized platform. If you ever wanted to be part of major application redesign, this is the position for you. From solution design, to development, performance tuning, acceptance test and implementation you will be and hands on agent of change.

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve software
Translate product concepts into project commitments that deliver incremental value to our customers frequently and with high quality
Participate in Agile / Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases
Performing all phases of software engineering including requirements analysis, application design, code, test, deploy, and support
Review code and provide feedback relative to best practices and improving performance
Troubleshoot production support issues post-deployment and come up with solutions as required
Be innovative in solution design and development to meet the needs of the business
Working very closely with Architecture group and driving technical solutions
Expected to adapt in dynamic and collaborative work environment and make independent decision

Collaborate to meet project timelines

Must-Haves (Concepts & Tools):

Front End

React – JavaScript o HTML/CSS
Node – Compilation only
Java framework / ecosystem

Back End

Java – Spring Boot
Streaming (Kafka preferred, just need to be able to work in a pubsub model)
NoSQL (MongoDB preferred)

DevOps

Docker / Containers (runs on private or public cloud)
Cloud (AWS preferred)
Deployment – Redhat / Open Shift (must have concepts, we could likely flex on the tools because the Infra is built)
Testing

Required Skills : • React – JavaScript o HTML/CSS • Node – Compilation only • Java framework / ecosystem

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :

Background Check :Yes

Drug Screen :Yes

Notes :Local to NJ or relo candidates preferred by manager

Selling points for candidate :

Project Verification Info

Exclusive to Apex :No

Face to face interview required :No

Candidate must be local :No

Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No

Interview times set : :No

Type of project :Development/Engineering

Master Job Title :Architect: Apps (Other)

Full Stack Developer

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