Java Developer

Join a dynamic team modernizing critical laboratory systems for Labcorp’s Connect initiative, with a focus on histology and digital pathology. As a Java Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming legacy platforms into scalable, cloud-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and AI-augmented tools. This is a hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity based in Durham, NC, where you’ll directly impact the future of healthcare diagnostics through innovative technology., Design, build, and deploy RESTful microservices with Java 11-21 and Spring Boot on AWS

• Lead technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
• Translate complex lab workflows into scalable, reliable backend services
• Champion code quality, secure coding, and testing best practices
• Mentor engineers on modern Java and microservices design patterns
• Integrate AI-augmented development tools to enhance team productivity
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and Agile teams
• Participate in process improvement and adoption of new technologies

6-7+ years professional backend Java development (Java 11-21, Spring Boot)

• Strong hands-on AWS experience (Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway, ECS/EKS)
• Expertise with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
• Microservices architecture proficiency
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Maven/Gradle, Git, SonarQube)
• Application security (Spring Security, OAuth 2.0)
• SQL databases (Postgres, Oracle) and familiarity with DynamoDB

Preferred Skills

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Codex)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Test-Driven Development (JUnit 5, Mockito)
• Application monitoring and log aggregation (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk, ELK)
• Healthcare or LIMS experience, * 6-7 years as a Java Developer java 11-21 & Spring Boot* Strong AWS experience (hands-on preferred)* Messaging systems experience (Kafka RabbitMQ or SQS)* Microservices

Contribute to high-impact modernization projects in healthcare

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies
• Opportunity for technical leadership and professional mentoring
• Collaborative, innovative team environment within a leading diagnostics company
• Exposure to digital pathology and next-generation lab systems
• Pathway to full-time employment