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# Staff Engineer I Java

- **Company:** NATIONMIND LLC
- **Location:** Somerville, NJ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,480.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Health Informatics, Business Process Management, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Java Web Services, Java Business Process Management, PostgreSQL, Memcached, Performance Tuning, Redis, Systems Integration, Web Services, Workflow Management Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Caching, Appian, Backend, Build Management, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Microservices
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=711f8a2f8f9d3bec

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Web services design?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

 * 7+ years of enterprise application development experience
 * 5+ years of strong Java development experience
 * Deep expertise in microservices architecture and API design
 * Strong experience with Spring Boot / Spring Cloud
 * Hands-on experience with RESTful services and service security
 * Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), schema design, and performance tuning
 * Experience with caching technologies (Redis / Memcached)
 * Strong understanding of Agile practices (SAFe preferred)
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience integrating Java services with workflow/BPM platforms such as Appian, Camunda, or jBPM
 * Healthcare IT, payer systems, or payment integrity experience
 * Experience in workflow orchestration or integration Centers of Excellence (CoE)
 * Exposure to AI-enabled backend services or workflow intelligence systems

## Description

We are seeking a Staff Engineer I (Java) to provide senior technical leadership for backend development supporting the Workflow Orchestration Initiative. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and reusable Java-based microservices that power enterprise workflow and automation solutions using platforms such as Appian.
You will contribute to the Payment Business Unit's Workflow Intelligence and Optimization initiative, partnering closely with architects and senior engineers to design and deliver high-quality backend services and integrations., * Lead design and development of Java backend services supporting workflow orchestration platforms (e.g., Appian)

 * Define backend architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices for workflow-centric systems
 * Design and build scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot / Spring-based frameworks
 * Develop secure and reusable REST APIs and enterprise integrations
 * Implement event-driven and messaging-based integration patterns
 * Collaborate with product, infrastructure, security, and data teams for end-to-end solution alignment
 * Support CI/CD, DevSecOps practices, observability, and automated testing
 * Mentor engineers and lead code/design reviews to promote engineering excellence


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