25-2215: Senior Software Development Engineer - Herndon, VA

Senior Software Development Engineer

Job ID#: 25-2215

Location: Herndon, VA

Who We Are :
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do :
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do :
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Development Engineer with a strong background in Java development and extensive experience in the healthcare domain. This individual will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining critical healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will also support production issue triage, actively collaborate with cross-functional teams, and be an advocate for engineering best practices.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions using Java and modern technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and QA teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Write comprehensive unit tests and support automated testing frameworks.
• Triage and resolve production issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new healthcare modules and enhancements.
• Mentor junior developers and lead code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare-related regulations in all software development processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and bring innovative ideas to improve products and processes.

What You’ll Need :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java/J2EE development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Deep experience in the healthcare industry, including working with EHRs, HL7, FHIR, or other healthcare data standards.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform, etc.).
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Proven experience in production support and issue triaging.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation.

Set Yourself Apart With :

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Prior experience integrating with payroll and accounting systems on eligibility, and billing data.
• Certifications in Java, AWS, or healthcare IT (e.g., HL7, FHIR).

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.