Senior Software Engineer (Java back-end)

• 4+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications using Java and Microservices Architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of education or degree.
• Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 17+) is required, including Object-Oriented Programming, Collections Framework, Multithreading and Concurrency, Exception Handling, and JVM Performance Tuning.
• Extensive experience developing Spring Boot Microservices is required.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Azure Durable Functions, REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture is required.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and data modeling, including database schema design, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, SQL performance tuning, and query optimization is required.
• Ability to independently design and develop enterprise-grade solutions, contribute to modernization initiatives, and drive continuous improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability is required.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting production systems is required.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills are required.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices is required.
• Experience designing and developing highly scalable and secure applications and products.
• Experience developing and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure services such as Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Application Insights, and Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments is a plus.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, messaging technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a plus.
• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated enterprise environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support mission-critical production environments.
• Ability to understand business plans and apply that information to the development of an IT business case.
• Anticipates problems, resistance, or likely objections and takes action to resolve them.
• Ability to guide, train, and mentor associate engineers.
• Highly skilled in developing quantitative cost-benefit analyses to measure improvements.
• Proficient in organizational processes and capable of assessing and initiating process improvements.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and application of competencies and can consult with and lead others in their application.
• Ability to develop and maintain key vendor relationships with a focus on technology currency and best practices.
• Life-long learner and process improver.

Base Pay Information The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires.

Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications.

Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Pay Grade 22. $93,445 - $202,465

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program