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Staff Engineer

Smart-iplace

$145,000–$185,000 / Year

Location

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, USA

Experience

Posted

Jul 14, 2026

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August 13, 2026

Applicants

0

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Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to join a Java-based enterprise engineering team building and scaling microservices for workflow and integration platforms. This is a senior, hands-on role that combines deep backend engineering expertise with system design leadership, API strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with business stakeholders in an agile (SAFe) environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade Java microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
  • Define and evolve RESTful API standards, contracts, and service security practices
  • Design and tune PostgreSQL schemas for performance and scalability
  • Implement caching strategies using Redis or Memcached to optimize service performance
  • Integrate Java services with workflow orchestration platforms such as Appian
  • Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system designs
  • Participate in and help drive SAFe agile ceremonies and delivery practices
  • Contribute to a Workflow or Integration Center of Excellence

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of enterprise application development, with 5+ years of Java experience
  • Strong expertise in microservices architecture, API design, and system integration
  • Experience with Spring Boot / Spring Cloud, RESTful APIs, and service security
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), schema design, and performance tuning
  • Experience with caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Memcached)
  • Familiarity integrating Java services with workflow orchestration platforms such as Appian
  • Strong understanding of agile development practices (SAFe preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills with technical and business stakeholders
  • Preferred: experience building Java integrations/extensions for BPM platforms (Appian, Camunda, JBPM)
  • Preferred: background in Healthcare IT, payment integrity, or payer systems
  • Preferred: experience contributing to a Workflow or Integration Center of Excellence
  • Preferred: exposure to AI-enabled backend services supporting workflow intelligence

Skills Required

PostgreSQLRESTful APIsAppianSAFe AgileRedisSpring BootJavaSpring CloudMicroservices

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