Remote Java Architect

We are looking for an experienced Java Architect to support modernization of the CMDS Provider Portal platform. This role will focus on transforming a legacy Java EE/WebSphere application into a modern cloud-native platform on Azure while supporting critical Medicaid provider operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise Java architecture, API and event-driven systems, cloud modernization, and healthcare technology platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with engineering, product, and platform teams., * Define application and integration architecture for provider platform modernization

• Lead modernization initiatives from legacy Java EE/EJB systems to Spring Boot microservices
• Design scalable REST APIs and event-driven integration patterns
• Guide cloud-native deployment architecture on Azure
• Support FHIR-based interoperability initiatives and healthcare integration requirements
• Establish engineering standards for resiliency, observability, security, and performance
• Conduct architecture and design reviews across development teams
• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical leadership across modernization workstreams
• Collaborate with Product, BA, DevOps, and security teams on solution delivery

10+ years of experience in Java backend development 5+ years in Technical Lead or Architect roles Strong hands-on experience with:

• Java 17+/21
• Spring Boot 3.x
• REST APIs and OpenAPI standards
• Microservices architecture
• Kafka or event-driven systems, * 10+ years of experience in Java backend development
• 5+ years in Technical Lead or Architect roles
• Strong hands-on experience with:

• Java 17+/21
• Spring Boot 3.x
• REST APIs and OpenAPI standards
• Microservices architecture
• Kafka or event-driven systems

• Experience modernizing legacy Java EE/EJB applications
• Strong database experience with Oracle and/or DB2
• Experience with Azure cloud services including AKS and container-based deployments
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working in healthcare, Medicaid MMIS, or regulated environments
• Understanding of HIPAA/HITECH compliance requirements

Preferred Skills & Experience

• HL7 FHIR R4 / HAPI FHIR experience
• Experience with X12 EDI transactions
• CMS modernization or Medicaid platform experience
• API Gateway experience (Azure APIM, Kong, Apigee)
• Observability and distributed tracing experience
• Experience with Azure Service BEvent Hubs
• Exposure to multi-state healthcare platform implementations
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to improve engineering productivity, code modernization, documentation, testing, and delivery efficiency

Technology Stack

• Java 21
• Spring Boot 3.x
• Kafka / Azure Service Bus
• Azure AKS / Container Apps
• Oracle / DB2
• HL7 FHIR R4
• GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
• Terraform / Bicep

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.