Application Developer III – Java & SQL

Why work at OpTech? OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, please visit our website at www.optechus.com. We are seeking a hands-on Application Developer III with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and SQL to develop, maintain, and support enterprise healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will have healthcare payer experience and a strong technical background in backend development, batch processing, database programming, and API development. This role is focused on hands-on application development rather than team leadership. Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain, enhance, and deploy enterprise applications using Java and Spring Boot. * Develop and support Spring Batch applications and batch-processing solutions. * Write, maintain, and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures. * Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs and backend services. * Participate in application design and technical solution development. * Create and execute unit tests, troubleshoot defects, and improve code quality. * Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards. * Use AI-assisted coding tools to support code generation, refactoring, testing, debugging, and documentation. * Maintain technical documentation based on functional requirements. * Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. * Collaborate with team members in an Agile/Scrum environment. Required Qualifications * Minimum 5 years of professional, hands-on application development experience. * Strong proficiency in Java, including modern Java versions and features. * Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem. * Experience developing and maintaining Spring Batch applications. * Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, subqueries, and performance tuning. * Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL stored procedures. * Experience designing and developing REST APIs and backend services. * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and application architecture. * Experience with Git/GitHub and source control practices. * Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot or similar tools. * Experience with unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and application troubleshooting. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. * *Healthcare payer or health insurance industry experience is required.* * Must be local to the Detroit area and able to work onsite once per week. Education * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field required. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications. OpTech is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws. https://www.optechus.com/eeo\_self\_identification/ Pay: $54.00 - $55.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Do you have 5+ years of hands-on Java application development experience? * Do you have hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Batch? * Do you have advanced SQL experience, including stored procedures and performance tuning? * Do you have hands-on healthcare payer or health insurance industry experience? * Do you have experience developing REST APIs? * Do you have hands-on experience with Git/GitHub and AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot? * Are you local to the Detroit, MI area and able to work onsite once per week? Work Location: Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48226