Sr. Application Developer

Here is the job description drafted using the template provided. As requested, the client name and internal notes have been omitted.Title: Sr. Application DeveloperJob Type: ContractContract Length: 18 monthsPay Range: $65–$72/hrStart Date: ASAPLocation: Remote (EST)About The OpportunityOur client, a leader in the healthcare technology industry, is looking for a skilled Sr. Application Developer to join their team for an 18-month contract engagement. This project involves delivering industry-leading features within a highly effective agile team, integrating on-premises solutions with cloud infrastructure, and advancing AI-assisted development practices. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional with strong full-stack expertise who can mentor team members, lead technical discussions, and drive projects to completion efficiently.Key Responsibilities & DeliverablesThis role is focused on the successful completion of application development and maintenance deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:System Design & Implementation: Design, code, test, and document complex technical projects, ensuring high-quality, customer-facing software development across the database to presentation tiers.Cloud Integration: Provision and manage AWS core services (S3, Lambda, Secrets Manager, CloudFront, RDS) and integrate existing on-premises solutions with new cloud infrastructure.CI/CD Optimization: Implement and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (Jenkins, Github Actions, Octopus Deploy) to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.Technical Leadership: Lead technical discussions to influence decisions across multiple squads, mentor junior team members, and partner closely with product owners to ensure secure and efficient project delivery.AI-Assisted Development: Leverage LLM-based coding assistants (e.g., Cursor) to improve development velocity, code quality, and design exploration.Operational Support: Partner with DevOps and internal technical teams to troubleshoot build/deployment issues, resolve complex customer problems, and maintain existing systems.Required Skills & Experience:We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:Demonstrated experience in a similar Sr. Application Developer role with a strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile/Kanban methodologies.Core Development Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java and TypeScript (Node.js), including experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate), REST-APIs, and Data Modeling.Cloud Proficiency: Deep experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, including provisioning and application development across core services.Database Knowledge: Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL.Leadership & Communication: Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects, mentor others, and translate complex technical subject matter to non-technical audiences.Modern Practices: Experience with Git-based branching/release models and automation.Nice to Have: Familiarity with LLM development tools (e.g., Cursor) and modern software delivery practices.W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)