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Sr. Application Developer

TEKsystems
$66.67 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maine, Westbrook
Jul 09, 2026
Description The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading technical initiatives to meet timelines and meet the expectations of various stakeholders. The right lab information management system is critical to operations, clinical outcomes, client relationships, and more. Applying system thinking to these challenges supports our desire for change while also creating pull-through innovations that are led by our commercial needs, and the needs of our customers. TEKsystems is looking for a Sr. Developer to work on a complex distributed platform that scales globally across the entire Reference Lab operations ecosystem. You will participate in everything from high- level design, to defining REST APIs, to writing the code and tests. You will be working on a platform that is composed of numerous technologies and leverages PAAS infrastructure in both AWS cloud. This is an exciting and high-profile project that will involve challenging problem solving and architecting a solution from the ground up. Application Developers build computer applications to meet business informational needs and requirements. Design, code, test, debug, and document programs based on technical configurations developed by analysts and project teams. Support and troubleshoot existing applications. Evaluate and analyze business requirements for new systems and system changes. IN THIS ROLE - Together with a cutting-edge technologies & product development team using (AWS serverless technologies, RDS, & Spring boot etc.) you are responsible for technical design, code, and tests based on requirements developed by you and product owners. You will develop solution design(s) to meet functional specifications, and ensure design seamlessly integrates with up/down stream applications. You will work closely with product development and support team ensure customer expectations are being met You will act as steward of the application, ensuring that security, technical debt, system reliability and stability are addressed We are a fast-paced development team, and we are operating under a high level of disciplined Software Development Life Cycle. We expect engineers at this level to leverage enterprise AI tools - such as GitHub Copilot or Claude, AI-assisted code review, or AI-powered observability - to work smarter and mentor others in doing the same. The candidate should appreciate what it means to be a professional engineer, meaning that you ensure to deliver quality and care to maintain & document integration specifications and testing plans, at all phases. Coming in as an experienced SRE Developer, we need you to have these technical assets under your belt: seasoned programming skills in Java/Kotlin or similar programming language with continuous integration framework using GitHub, Maven, & Jenkins. You should be familiar with object-orientated analysis and design, as well as Domain-Driven Design (DDD) software design methodology that is used to build scalable transaction systems. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design, code, test, debug, and document programs based on technical configurations developed by analysts and project teams. Estimates and tracks time required to complete work, for project budgeting and financial tracking. * Develop program designs to meet technical configurations, ensuring that resulting systems will operate efficiently and reliably. Understands business functions supported by the application to encompass within the design framework. Ensures design integrates with other related systems. * Monitors system performance, identifying problems and implementing solutions; tunes and ensures systems are running at optimum speed and efficiency. Ensures systems are kept maintained and current; develops and maintains scripts to automate system components; configures and installs software, maintenance packages, supporting products and other features. * Supports, updates, and maintains existing systems in response to business needs, system problems, or other factors. Coordinates with project teams. * Identifies business needs, assesses available technologies, and develops and presents solutions. * Provides a high level of customer service, partners with end users in the resolution of problems or in deployment of new applications. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? * 7 or more years of software development experience in maintaining new & legacy solutions * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent * AI-enabled SDLC experience (hands on), to accelerate software delivery, improve code quality, generate and review tests, support troubleshooting. * Experience with multiple languages including Java/Kotlin, Python, etc. * Experience working with RESTful APIs, MySQL, GitHub actions or Jenkins * Strong experience to lead the development of technical module * Strong experience in Cloud development - AWS or GCP * AWS Serverless Technologies - Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, etc. * Experience with PostgreSQL is preferred * Experience with Relational & No-SQL databases * Mature understanding and experience with secure coding and design principles * Experience in transforming business requirements into elegant design and quality code, & in unit testing * Experience in leading initiatives, process improvement, and tech debt planning * Experience working in Agile Scrum team(s) * Understanding of technical design patterns to ensure overall quality and stability * Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions * Ability to transform business requirements into technical solutions Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Westbrook, ME. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $66.67 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Westbrook,ME. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.