Java Developer I - 100% remote

The Medical College of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Enterprise Development team is responsible for delivering on project and support needs managed by Information Technology Solutions which comprise of strategic and institutional priorities. The team designs, builds, and maintains the software that supports the MCW mission, including Java-based applications and services, inbound and outbound integrations, application extensions, customizations, and custom developed solutions that extend enterprise platforms. This software ecosystem is critical to MCW’s mission operations and the development team is essential to managing and maintaining this complex environment. Under direct supervision, the Enterprise Applications Engineer I is a developing Java developer building foundational skills. This position assists in developing and implementing business solutions through the full software life cycle process. With guidance from senior team members, these resources contribute to the design, development, testing, integration, deployment and support of enterprise software applications. This position is 100% remote. All remote work must be performed within one of the MCW registered payroll states, which currently includes: WI, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, TN, TX, and UT.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience as a Java developer, preferably within a Banner Student Information System Environment, or equivalent academic, internship, or project experience.
• Foundational experience designing and developing applications using Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Groovy/Grails).
• Familiarity with integrations using APIs, web services (REST/SOAP) and middleware frameworks.
• Experience with development tools including IntelliJ/Eclipse, Git and SQL Developer.
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills are essential to this role.
• Providing service in a consultative manner is essential.
• Ability to convert concepts and ideas into finished solutions, through the collaboration with business users of varying experience.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables across projects in a full lifecycle environment including production support.
• The ability to think critically and problem solve are essential in this role.
• Attention to detail and collaboration are required.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of application development experience with an emphasis on Java development, or equivalent academic or internship experience.
• Exposure to developing, enhancing, or supporting Java-based applications.
• Familiarity with integrations between internal/external systems using APIs, middleware or file based interfaces is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Banner and its extensibility model is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, API-first solutions that extend and integrate with enterprise platforms, including building, consuming, and managing RESTful and SOAP-based APIs, and developing Java-based applications and services using modern frameworks and design patterns to enable secure, reliable data exchange across internal and external systems.
• Apply AI-assisted development practices to accelerate solution delivery, including leveraging AI tools for code generation, testing, documentation, and analysis, while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and security practices.
• With guidance, convert well-defined concepts and ideas into solutions through the preparation of specifications consistent with the IS development methodology for business application projects and customizations that will be integrated with existing applications.
• Assist in analyzing and modifying existing business applications and processes and provide recommendations for system and process improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve routine problems in the maintenance and support of business applications, escalating complex issues to senior team members as needed.
• Interact with client and technical teams to define requirements, resolve issues and develop solutions.
• Provide input when reviewing new business application designs to ensure consistency with business objectives and technical standards.
• Operate within a complex product and business environment while managing assigned requests.
• Able to maintain focus on priority tasks with appropriate supervision and direction.
• Collaborate with the business and management teams to develop efficient plans, processes, timelines and work required for addressing all identified support and upgrade activities.
• Partner with infrastructure and security teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for authentication, authorization (e.g., SSO/SAML/OAuth), data protection, and compliance.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level