Lead Java Developer (Medicare / Insurance Domain)

Job Title:

Lead Java Developer (Medicare / Insurance Domain)
Location:

Piscataway, NJ (Day 1 Onsite - Hybrid, 3 days/week)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced

Lead Java Developer

with strong

Medicare and Insurance domain expertise

to lead the development, enhancement, and deployment of GIAS interfaces and related systems. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can drive end-to-end delivery, collaborate across teams, and ensure high-quality solutions in a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all

GIAS interface modifications , ensuring successful end-to-end delivery.
Provide

technical leadership

and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions.
Oversee

design, development, and implementation

of GIAS-related enhancements.
Conduct

code reviews and design validations

to maintain quality and best practices.
Define technical requirements and coordinate with

server, DBA, and infrastructure teams

for environment setup.
Guide teams in

data conversion activities , including initial data population for GIAS modules (billing, accounting, commissions, etc.).
Support

accounting configuration within GIAS

in collaboration with business teams.
Coordinate with external teams (e.g., Ensono) for

HIPAA suite setup and integration .
Lead

migration of GIAS TPA-layer code

and manage source environments.
Contribute to

Azure DevOps setup , including repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
Work with scheduling tools (Tidal/GOA/ActiveBatch) for

batch job configuration and execution .
Design and implement

Azure-based web services

for GIAS.
Collaborate with stakeholders (BA, QA, actuarial, and client teams) for

issue resolution and delivery alignment .
Mentor junior developers and onboard new team members.
Plan and execute

production deployments

and support batch cycles.
Communicate effectively with clients during

US Eastern Time hours .
Required Skills & Experience

13+ years

of hands-on experience in

Java development .
Strong expertise in

Core Java, SQL, Hibernate, JDBC, OOP, Data Structures, Multithreading, JDK, JVM .
Experience with

Spring, JSP, Servlets, MVC architecture, HTML .
Proficiency in

JUnit, Mockito, Maven , and exception handling.
Hands-on experience with

Eclipse IDE .
Strong experience in the

Insurance domain , especially

Policy Administration Systems .
Medicare / Health Insurance experience

is highly preferred.
Familiarity with

Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based deployments .
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and

client-facing communication skills .
Proven ability to

lead teams and deliver in a collaborative environment .
Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with

GIAS (Group Insurance Administration System) .
Knowledge of

Liquibase scripts and database versioning .
Exposure to

batch processing and scheduling tools .
Experience working in

Agile/Scrum environments .
Soft Skills

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment