**Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience + 3-5 years of relevant experience + Design, develop, implement and maintain robust and scalable APIs using Spring Boot and Java. + Strong expertise in Java/J2EE to develop high-performance backend services and applications. + Experience with microservices architecture to create modular, loosely coupled services that can be independently deployed and managed, enhancing system scalability and maintainability. + Proficiency in SQL and PostgreSQL, including querying, and optimization, to ensure efficient and reliable data storage and retrieval. + Apply design patterns and best practices to create clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring the long-term success and stability of the API services. + Collaboratively troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing APIs and backend systems to improve performance, reliability, and security. + Experience with cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to ensure that services are scalable, resilient, and easy to manage. + Familiarity with Tanzu or Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) is a plus, providing additional flexibility in deploying and managing cloud-native applications. + Stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and trends in API development, and provide guidance on their application to improve the overall architecture. + Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and participation in Agile methodologies to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines. + Collaborate with front-end developers, database administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and high-quality solutions. **_What is expected of you and others at this level:_** + Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects + May contribute to the development of policies and procedures + Works on complex projects of large scope + Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives + Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects + Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives + May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)