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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Technical Lead (IT) - **Company:** DaVita Inc. - **Location:** Brentwood, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Ibm Odm, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, DevOps, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Software Tools, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Enterprise Application Integration, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://davita.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DKC_External/job/02821---Team-Music-City/Development-Technical-Lead--IT-_R0472712 ## About the Role * 8-10+ years of software development experience with 5+ years of hands-on IBM ODM development and architecture experience. * Strong expertise in IBM ODM Decision Center, Rule Execution Server (RES), Rule Designer, BOM/XOM, decision tables, and rule services. * Strong Java development experience and enterprise application integration expertise. * Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures. * Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex enterprise solutions. * Experience working within Agile delivery and DevOps environments. * Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills., * Experience with Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and API Management technologies. * Experience with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Exposure to AI/ML, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, or Intelligent Automation solutions. * Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot and related developer productivity platforms. * Familiarity with Kafka, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns. * Experience in healthcare, payer, provider, revenue cycle, clinical workflow, or regulated business environments. ## Description This role will lead the architecture, development, governance, and modernization of IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) platforms while collaborating across business, product, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate combines deep ODM expertise with a passion for modernization through microservices, cloud technologies, APIs, and emerging AI capabilities., * Lead the architecture, design, development, implementation, and support of IBM ODM solutions, including Decision Center, Rule Execution Server (RES), BOM/XOM, decision tables, rule flows, and decision services. * Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate complex healthcare and business requirements into scalable decision automation solutions. * Establish and govern ODM standards, best practices, rule lifecycle management, versioning, deployment, and operational support processes. * Design and develop rule services that integrate seamlessly with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and enterprise applications. * Drive modernization initiatives by evolving rule-based solutions toward API-first, cloud-ready, and microservices-based architectures. * Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, root cause analysis, and performance optimization efforts across development and production environments. * Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment frameworks. * Mentor and guide developers and engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. * Evaluate opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Intelligent Automation, and Decision Intelligence capabilities to enhance business decision-making and operational efficiency. * Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)