[Remote] Software Engineer - Java, Microservices, MuleSoft & API Development (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Java, Microservices, MuleSoft, and API Development. The role involves leading a team in the design, development, and implementation of applications, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior engineers.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applicationsPerforms and leads the detail technical design, coding, code review and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applicationsServes as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applicationsDevelop and/or analyze interface design documentationComply with hardware and software systems standards and proceduresDeliver large systems for tens of thousands of usersEnsures compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policiesUnderstanding of architectural practices and designIdentifies gaps in requirements and solves problems for the supporting staffIdentifies sequencing of services and technologies that are integrated in later phases of the projectLeads the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implements risk mitigation actionsDevelops ways to improve performance and increase system availabilityProvides recommendations to infuse new technologyCompile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysisSupports the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the projectEstimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managersConfers with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternativesDemonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and toolsAssist in the estimation of development of application featuresLeads software design and development teamsIdentifies, analyzes, defines, and coordinates user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translates them into technical requirementsManages technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services)Plans and leads transformation initiatives to new software architecturesExtend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the teamPlay a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussionsContinually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practicesEnsure code quality, deployment standards and practicesMentoring junior developersSkillsBachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience5 years Software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements managementExperience developing 12-factor microservices while utilizing Continuous Integration, Build, and Delivery with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring CloudExperience with Spring related technologies such as Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring IntegrationExperience in developing REST and SOAP APIsExperience in designing and implementing container technologies like Docker, KubernetesCompetency writing basic SQL queries. Oracle, Postgres experience and experience in NOSQL like Mongodb, CassandraExperience utilizing platform and infrastructure-as-a-service technologies AWS, Azure Cloud and their corresponding servicesExperience with the Log Management Platforms like Elastic/ELK stack, Splunk, Azure MonitorExperience in writing automation scripts using Postman & newman Collection for API/Microservices testingExperience designing, developing and implementing integration solutions using MuleSoft, Dataweave and associated connectorsExperience with FHIR(Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and HL7 standards for healthcare data exchange and interoperabilityExperience in writing automation scripts test suites in using Cucumber, TestNG, Rest AssuredHands on Experience with JSON, XML data formatsExperience with iterative and incremental development on product-focused teams practicing code reviewsExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate and translate feedback, needs and solutionsAbility to lead in an Agile environmentExperience in production support that has high visibility/SLA'sStrong teamwork focus and the ability to foster collaboration within and across teamsCreative problem-solving skills that deliver elegant solutions to complex issuesExperience with Git workflow of release management and Project Tracking Systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Jira)Proficiency in Swagger/OpenAPI Specification Knowledge and experience with designing API's based on Domain/Entity driven modelsWorking Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Service Mesh and ContainersExperience with OAuth Security patterns and ImplementationsExperience working in Apache Kafka/Confluent platform including Kafka consumer, Kafka StreamsExperience working spring Batch and scheduler/taskExperience with API proxy platforms like ApigeeExperience with Kibana and Splunk DashboardingWorking with Maven and Jenkins, SonarQube, ArtifactoryProficiency Microservices multi-threading, Concurrency and parallel processingExperience working in UNIX environment and writing Shell scriptsBenefitsIn addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)Company OverviewCareFirst. It’s not just our name. It’s our promise. It was founded in 1934, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://individual.carefirst.com.