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Our solutions streamline core operational areas including claims processing, underwriting, billing, and back-office operations.\nPosition: Java Developer – Copilot / GenAI–Enabled\nLocation: Onsite/Hybrid (Webster, MA)\nJob Type: Contract / Contract to Hire\nJob Overview: We are looking for a hands-on Java Developer who knows how to use GitHub Copilot and GenAI tools to accelerate development without compromising code quality, security, or maintainability.\nThis role is not about passive AI usage. You will work on real production code, using Copilot as a productivity multiplier—speeding implementation, refactoring, and testing through well-structured prompts, verification habits, and strong engineering fundamentals.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\n1) Java Development with Copilot in the Loop\nDesign, develop, and deliver Java-based solutions using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.\nUse GitHub Copilot for faster coding, refactoring, and debugging—while retaining full ownership of correctness and quality.\nApply a structured Copilot workflow:\nclarify intent → provide context → generate → refine → validate with tests → deliver.\nContribute clean, readable, and maintainable code with smaller PRs and clear intent.\n2) Smart & Responsible Use of GenAI\nUse Copilot for:\nIDE completions and inline suggestions\nPlanning and implementing features\nSafe refactoring of legacy code\nDebugging and code explanations\nApply judgment on what Copilot output can be trusted, refined, or rewritten.\nFollow secure coding practices and data-safety expectations when using GenAI tools.\n3) API & Backend Development\nBuild and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.\nImplement validation, error handling, logging, and configuration best practices.\nWork with authentication, authorization, roles, and permissions where applicable.\nFollow clean layering, DTO mapping, and transformation patterns.\n4) Testing & Verification (Accelerated with Copilot)\nUse Copilot to accelerate test creation, not replace engineering judgment.\nWrite:\nUnit tests with meaningful assertions and edge-case coverage\nIntegration tests with deterministic setup and teardown\nAPI tests validating contracts, auth behavior, and negative paths\nEnsure Copilot-generated tests prove behavior—not just coverage.\n5) Code Quality & Collaboration\nParticipate in code reviews with a focus on clarity, correctness, and maintainability.\nReduce rework and review cycles through better upfront implementation.\nCollaborate closely with other engineers and stakeholders in an agile environment.\nQualifications\n5+ years of professional Java development experience\nStrong hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks\nPractical, real-world experience using GitHub Copilot / GenAI tools in a production codebase\nStrong fundamentals in:\nObject-oriented design\nRefactoring and debugging\nTest design and verification\nAPI and backend engineering\nExperience working in environments with enterprise security and governance expectations\nAbility to balance speed and quality while using AI-assisted development tools.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nFaster feature delivery without increased defects\nCleaner PRs with fewer review cycles\nBetter test coverage depth and fewer regressions\nCopilot used as a productivity accelerator—not a crutch\nJob Type: Contract\nPay: $70.00 - 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We help insurance organizations redesign workflows and build AI-powered, automated systems that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Our solutions streamline core operational areas including claims processing, underwriting, billing, and back-office operations.\nPosition: Java Developer – Copilot / GenAI–Enabled\nLocation: Onsite/Hybrid (Webster, MA)\nJob Type: Contract / Contract to Hire\nJob Overview: We are looking for a hands-on Java Developer who knows how to use GitHub Copilot and GenAI tools to accelerate development without compromising code quality, security, or maintainability.\nThis role is not about passive AI usage. 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