Lead Java Developer

Scripta insights is a high-growth, venture-backed healthcare IT company focused on lowering pharmacy benefit costs for payers (health plans, self-insured employers, and their employees). We used sophisticated data analytics to identify savings opportunities making prescription drugs more affordable to our clients, and their employees, helping to improve quality of life and quality of outcome.

Scripta Insights is seeking a highly skilled Principal Java Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive experience in Java development to architect, design, and implement robust software solutions that drive our business objectives. As a Principal Engineer, you will not only contribute code but also mentor and guide junior engineers, champion best practices, and spearhead new initiatives that enhance our technology stack. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where creative problem-solving is encouraged and where your expertise will directly impact the future of our products. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to strategic decision-making processes, enabling you to leave a significant mark on our evolving projects. Your leadership will influence the development lifecycle, from initial concept through deployment, ensuring that we meet high standards of quality and performance. If you are passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges and are ready to take on a role that comes with significant responsibility and the chance to shape our engineering team, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us at Scripta Insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable Java applications, that help us recommend prescriptions based on our large data sets.
• Architect solutions that adhere to best practices in software development, especially in a multi-service environment.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers and interns to foster their growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and promote continual improvement.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues in existing applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and integrate them into our development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in Java development with a strong understanding of Java frameworks.
• Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and best coding practices.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in Health Care or other forms of regulated ecosystems a plus.

Benefits

Disclaimer: Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Scripta Insights is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Independent contractors have no specified contract term and can be terminated at will.