Software Engineer (Java back-end)

This position does not offer work visa sponsorship
* This is a hybrid position with an onsite requirement of 1-2 days per week in Alpharetta, GA or Rancho Cordova, CA

The Software Engineer will help build next‑generation applications and products supporting enrollment and systems of record. This role is part of a backend engineering team modernizing legacy batch‑processing applications into scalable, cloud‑based solutions.

In addition to writing high‑quality code, the Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, configuring, delivering, and maintaining a highly scalable set of applications. The incumbent will apply industry best practices and work collaboratively with a cross‑functional team of product managers, UX designers, architects, principal engineers, software engineers, test automation engineers, and DevOps engineers.

Responsibilities:

Performs as a key contributor to an engineering team that builds and supports exceptional products that provide innovative solutions to challenging business use cases, existing system and operational problems

Actively participates in architectural design, system analysis, and programming activities on application software; this may often require independent research and study

Develops high-quality and production-ready software by using best-practice data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and frameworks that are maintainable, scalable, responsive, and secure

Writes highest quality code with utmost attention to scalability, security and performance and with an end-to-end mindset from conception to delivery and production support, owning specifications, quality, release deployments and monitoring of production health

Produces complete, simple, and readable technical documentation for everything developed and maintains a team culture of documenting everything

Tests and ensures quality of all code that developed in line with principles of test-driven development and continuous delivery, utilizing test automation frameworks wherever possible

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong core Java fundamentals, including object‑oriented programming (OOP), collections, multithreading, and exception handling, with hands‑on experience building applications using Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, with Azure experience highly preferred (including services such as Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Functions). Experience with AWS or GCP is also acceptable.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile development methodologies, and DevOps concepts.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and basic cloud security concepts.
• Experience designing, developing, configuring, and deploying secure applications in cloud environments.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation to support development, testing, deployment, operations, and maintenance.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivery.
• Collaborative team player who is flexible, adaptable to changing priorities, and eager to learn and continuously improve.

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.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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Client-provided location(s): Oakland, CA

Job ID: Delta_Dental-3245

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-06T23:35:13