Software Engineer - Microservices

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Software Engineer - Microservices is a hybrid role combining hands-on microservices development and AI engineering, with shared ownership of build, deployment, production operations, and security remediation.

The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, production-critical environment and has demonstrated measurable productivity gains by leveraging AI-assisted development and operations tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or other enterprise-approved AI tools). The candidate must have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices architecture, SQL, and cloud technologies, along with a strong focus on engineering quality, automation, security, and continuous improvement.

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
• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient microservices supporting consumer-facing applications
• Write high-quality, production-ready Java code using Spring Boot and RESTful API design principles
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD) and participate actively in peer code reviews
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and GenAI capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, refactoring, documentation, and modernization
• Identify opportunities to apply AI agents and automation to improve engineering productivity and operational efficiency
• Address security vulnerabilities, patching, upgrades, and hotfixes in a timely and compliant manner
• Instrument applications and infrastructure with monitoring, logging, alerting, and tracing (e.g., Datadog)
• Partner with senior engineers and architects to evaluate emerging AI technologies and determine appropriate enterprise use cases
• Ensure AI-generated code meets organizational standards for security, performance, maintainability, testing, and compliance
• 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+ 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 developing backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices architecture, and SQL
• Experience designing and developing secure application and products
• Experience with developing, configuring and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure or any other cloud platform
• 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. $80,500 - $174,300

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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ABOUT THE TEAM

At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram , #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram , Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn . If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York

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