Lead Java Developer - Remote

Apex Systems has a 100% Remote Lead Java Developer role available. To apply, please send your resume to Louie Currier - Lead Java Developer Remote 6 Month Contract to Hire Job Summary This role will be responsible for building and maintaining systems and processes in support of Actuarial and Financial departments. Systems will include custom builds, SaaS integrations, ETL, and database development. The ability to understand our business environment and processes will be key. Continuous improvement and innovation will be core elements of the team's culture. Duties and Responsibilities • Designs, codes, tests, and documents software solutions that are high performing and intuitive, adhering to F&G's software development methodologies, frameworks, standards, and security requirements • Assists in the design and development of relational database models for software solutions • Refactors applications to minimize technical debt. • Performs unit, regression, security, and load tests to validate the readiness of internally and externally developed code for production as required • Conducts application security reviews in conjunction with the Security Team. • Develops complex programs/queries to support transactional processing and regulatory reporting • Perform impact analysis for interface/system changes affecting the applications environment • Work closely with the Financial and Actuary business teams to translate business needs into technical solutions • Lead in developing estimates for project and maintenance work • Supports custom or 3rd-party solutions and their integrations to minimize user impact or downtime • Collaborates with Solution Architects and Enterprise Architecture to follow system roadmaps and technical governance • Lead other developers through required feature updates, code management, requirement implementation • Lead initiatives where appropriate, guiding the organization with respect to system impact and change Experience and Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree (preferred emphasis in computer science or MIS) or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of 8 years of hands-on technical experience in designing and building applications and interfaces • Experience with various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, RAD, etc.) • Expertise with relational database design • Experience developing in Java, Python, or C# Experience in designing ETL with Informatica tooling Preferred Requirements • Experience with secure development practices and knowledge of OWASP Top Ten • Experience with API management platforms such as MuleSoft, Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, or Apigee • Experience supporting production batch jobs • Life/Annuity insurance industry or financial services experience • Experience support Actuarial or Finance customers Skills and Abilities • Self-starter with a high energy level and willingness to take on responsibility • Proven verbal, written communication, and conflict resolution skills • Excellent ability to think analytically and solve problems • Ability to work in a dynamic environment and excellent negotiation skills • Ability to create technical documentation • Ability to develop good relationships with vendors and their technical resources • Ability to create strong, collaborative relationships with business • Ability to lead and mentor other development staff • Ability to maintain a technical vision and roadmap for the systems under your guidance • Ability to manage technical tasks associated with an initiative including task identification, design, testing, implementation, tracking, reporting, and status updates to management