Remote Java Architect

Job Location

Remote

Compensation

$58/hr to $62.50/hr (Job Number: 26-00857)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Java Architect to support the modernization of the CMDS Provider Portal platform. This role focuses on transforming a legacy Java EE/WebSphere application into a modern cloud-native platform on Azure while supporting critical Medicaid provider operations. This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with engineering, product, and platform teams.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 Bus/Event Hubs.
• Exposure to multi-state healthcare platform implementations.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot).

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

TCM is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

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