Software Engineer - Java Development

Location: Richmond, Virginia hybrid for Virginia residents, or remote from the listed U.S. states and locations under Eastern or Central Standard Time. Hybrid in-office attendance is required for residents within 50 miles of a hirify.global | CareScout office; core hours target 9am–5pm EST.

National range: $77,800–$117,000 annually, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus incentive plan.

Company

hirify.global and CareScout develop services that help people find, fund, and understand aging care.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and support Java-based applications and services.
• Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Translate business requirements and user stories into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Investigate incidents, troubleshoot defects and performance issues, identify root causes, and improve reliability and user experience.
• Contribute to application design, modernization, automation, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, code reviews, documentation, and engineering standards.
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot, validating and securing generated code and recommendations while collaborating with developers, architects, analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of application development or software engineering experience, including 3+ years developing applications with Java.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or similar enterprise application frameworks.
• Experience developing, supporting, and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Working knowledge of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and modern development practices.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL, Git-based source control, and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across functions, work in a dynamic environment, and continuously learn emerging technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience with Agile delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted development environments.
• Exposure to Azure or AWS, Docker or Kubernetes, and security scanning tools such as SonarQube, SAST, DAST, or dependency scanning.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in insurance, financial services, or healthcare.
• Interest in applying AI to software development, testing, documentation, operational support, and developer productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, purpose-driven environment focused on simplifying and dignifying the aging experience.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k) plans, an employer-funded retirement account feature, disability and life insurance, and long-term care insurance.
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, volunteer time, and paid family leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, training and certification support, wellness reimbursement, and employee assistance resources.
• Caregiver and mental health support services.