Job Information
Job Taxonomy: Senior Software Engineer - 03460
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Job Category: Engineer
Job Description:
Extensions team Senior Java with AI Software Engineer
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
35+ years of Java backend development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, JPA/Hibernate, Maven/Gradle, JUnit/Mockito, and API integration.
Strong experience with SQL and relational databases, including database design, queries, joins, indexing, and performance optimization.
Hands-on development on Rules engine like Drools, Kogito
Hands-on coding experience with C/C++.
Strong experience working in Linux environments, including command-line tools and shell scripting.
Experience with GitHub repository management and the GitHub CLI.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, or troubleshooting containerized applications.
Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development, including:
Practical experience using Claude Code or OpenAI Codex in software engineering projects
Regular, day-to-day use of GitHub Copilot for development
Experience in the dental and/or medical insurance industry, particularly with insurance
claims processing
Candidates located in or near Oakland or San Francisco, California are preferred
Rule Engine experience
Soft Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and engineering teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to evolving technologies and requirements.
Skills/Experience:
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range below is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new
hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dentals assessment of the candidates knowledge,
skills, abilities 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. $92,000 - $196,500