Microservices Developer

• 2+ years of experience w/Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent technical field; additional experience may be accepted in lieu of education or degree
• Experience designing and developing secure applications and products
• Experience with developing, configuring and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure or any other cloud platform
• Preferred skills include: Java, Spring Boot, Rest API development, microservices architecture, SQL, Git/Github/Github Actions, Maven, SonarQube, Oracle, JUnit, TestNG, Datadog, OAuth 2.0, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar developer productivity tools preferred
• Ability to use GenAI tools for code generation, code refactoring, debugging, test-case generation, documentation, and technical analysis is highly preferred
• Experience applying AI to improve developer productivity, software quality, test automation, and application modernization preferred
• Understanding of prompt engineering and the ability to provide effective context and instructions to AI coding assistants preferred
• Ability to review, validate, test, and secure AI-generated code rather than relying on AI output without engineering review preferred
• Familiarity with modern Generative AI concepts, LLMs, AI agents, RAG, and API-based AI integrations is a plus
• Experience integrating AI/GenAI capabilities into enterprise applications or REST APIs is highly desirable
• Ability to identify key issues and details, and present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation to support the testing, installation, operations, deployment and maintenance of products
• Proven ability to effectively present data to facilitate understanding of findings
• Ability to solve complex problems using analytical and creative problem-solving skills for design, development and testing of systems
• Strong knowledge of prevailing technology trends, design patterns and ability to apply those as needed
• Ability to interpret and analyze technology heatmaps and subsequently develop plans to remediate hardware/software nearing End of Life/End of Support
• Competent at adhering to organizational processes and procedures including but not limited to scrum and various design artifacts
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies
• Life-long learner, process improver

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Pay Grade 21. $81,265 - $176,073

Additional Information:

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

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