Java Technical Lead

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead Java / Node.js with strong hands-on expertise in enterprise application architecture and healthcare system integration. The ideal candidate will have deep technical proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (Express/NestJS), Microservices, and Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), along with a solid understanding of FHIR, HL7, HIPAA, and EHR/EMR systems.

In this role, you will lead the technical design, development, and implementation of healthcare applications, guiding a team of developers and ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

• Lead the design and development of distributed, scalable, and secure applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js (Express/NestJS).
• Architect microservices-based solutions that support healthcare interoperability (FHIR/HL7 APIs).
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and business stakeholders to translate healthcare business requirements into technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements in system architecture.
• Development & Integration
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to integrate with healthcare platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or Allscripts.
• Develop backend services handling patient data, appointments, billing, and claims modules.
• Design and implement real-time data processing and secure data exchange using FHIR/HL7 standards.
• Optimize application performance and scalability through code reviews, refactoring, and architectural improvements.
• Team Management & Delivery
• Lead a team of developers, ensuring high-quality code delivery through mentoring, peer reviews, and best practices.
• Oversee the full SDLC, from design to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Work closely with QA and DevOps teams to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Technical Skills

• Languages: Java 8/11/17, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL
• Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Express.js, NestJS, Hibernate/JPA
• Microservices & Integration: REST, SOAP, Kafka, RabbitMQ, FHIR, HL7, OAuth2, JWT
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle
• Cloud Platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP (Lambda, ECS, Kubernetes, S3, RDS)
• DevOps & Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube, Maven/Gradle
• Healthcare Standards: FHIR, HL7, CCD, DICOM, HIPAA compliance
• Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Mocha, Postman, Newman

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating EHR/EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Meditech, etc.).
• Experience with FHIR servers, SMART on FHIR apps, or healthcare analytics systems.
• Familiarity with API Gateway, GraphQL, and event-driven architecture (Kafka/Streams).
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Java (OCP), or Node.js certification.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment and manage multiple priorities.