Backend Engineer - Remote Eligible

Remote Contract Backend Engineer

Apex Systems is seeking a remote contract Backend Engineer for a rapidly expanding HealthTech client. This organization is redefining employer and employee engagement with health benefits through the integration of advanced technology, dedicated service, and exceptional user experience design.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and configurable platform services for the Cost Containment team.
• Develop and support backend services to support components across backend (Java/Spring Cloud), integration platforms (Kafka, Mulesoft).
• Utilize working knowledge of AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) and actively contribute to AI adoption in development and operational aspects.
• Build and enrich APIs and data services to integrate with partners and our claims engine.
• Collaborate with product managers, operations analysts, and data teams in building solutions that leverage Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) like Drools etc.
• Actively work with the operations team to create efficient processes through automations to improve SLAs.
• Understand architectural decisions and actively drive reusable patterns for cloud-native, AI-enabled backend systems.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years as a Backend engineer.
• Backend Engineering: Strong proficiency in Java & Spring Cloud, with a deep understanding of microservices architecture and Kafka streaming.
• AI Tools: Regular use of AI-enhanced development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, WindSurf).
• Cloud: Extensive experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS/GCP preferred).
• Data: Hands-on experience in data architecture, SQL/PostgreSQL, and developing data-intensive services.
• Rules Engines: Nice to have experience in working with Business Rules Management Systems (BRMS) like Drools, Kogito etc.
• Systems Development: Prior experience in building, launching, and maintaining complex systems.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, and product managers, to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills across all levels and teams.

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