Java Backend Developer

About Accolade
Accolade (Nasdaq: ACCD) provides millions of people and their families with an exceptional healthcare experience that is personal, data driven and value based to help every person live their healthiest life. Accolade solutions combine virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent technology and best-in-class care navigation. Accolade’s Personalized Healthcare approach puts humanity back in healthcare by building relationships that connect people and their families to the right care at the right time to improve outcomes, lower costs and deliver consumer satisfaction. Accolade consistently receives consumer satisfaction ratings over 90%. For more information, visit accolade.com.

You will be building a data powered and people centered personalized healthcare product where a True Health Engine consumes healthcare data, detects important health events, generates unique member insights and recommends vital health actions to the members.

As our software engineer you will be responsible for developing services and applications for the Recommendation Data Platform. You will design, develop and maintain event-driven Java microservices using the Spring Boot framework and Docker, deploy to AWS using the “infrastructure as a code” paradigm and evolve a unique clinical health care rule system implemented using Python and Spark, running on the Databricks AI/ML platform.

A day in the life…

• Working with Product Management and Development Lead to define the scope and requirements

• Work with the Development Lead to effectively Design, Architect, and plan the delivery of the proposed scope

• Responsible for meeting expectations and deliverables on time with high quality for the team and as an individual.

• Effectively communicate the status, manage expectations for the stakeholders, and demonstrate creative, technical, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in the areas of technical ownership

What we are looking for

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in developing scalable services using Java and Spring Boot

• Experience with building web services, REST APIs, and general backend infrastructure on AWS or another cloud provider

• Distributed database technologies such as RDS, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.

• Previous experience with Machine Learning tooling (PySpark, Databricks) a definite plus.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Desire and willingness to work in an Agile, collaborative, innovative, flexible, and team-oriented environment

• A strong foundation in modern DevOps culture with continuous delivery

While working in Accolade you will enjoy the following benefits:

• RSUs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 5 weeks of vacation + personal days

• Home office and flexible working hours

• 1 paid day off for your volunteerism per year

• Cell phone and a plan for unlimited personal use as well

• Sodexo Gastro Pass Card with no contribution

• Flexi Pass Card per month or Multisport Card

• Virtual hospital service uLekare.cz

• Ginger Emotional Support app (www.ginger.com)

• Carrott - support on family forming journey (www.get-carrot.com)

• Yoga classes with a contribution

• Work from abroad up to 4 weeks a year

• Udemy Business Platform for Hard/Soft skills training

• Office events-workshops, tournaments, competitions, raffles, team building

Our people are the Heart of Accolade 

Together, we are building a great and enduring business that truly makes an impact. At Accolade, we are committed to building a workplace where all can grow and thrive. ​We do this by living our core values:  

Member Obsessed 

For everything we do, we ask ourselves: Is this going to make our member’s life measurably better? 

Be Fearless 

We think differently. We do what’s never been done. We are reinventing healthcare every step of the way. 

Stronger Together 

We honor the differences among one another and know that our unique perspectives drive us forward. 

Genuine Care 

We care deeply about the human beings we work with and serve. We have each other’s back.  

Embrace Reality 

We bring the data, tell the truth, and trust each other. 

Relentless Execution 

We operate with a bias for action. Take initiative, move fast & have fun. 

Accolade is committed to being a company that embraces a hybrid work environment where employees can enjoy the best of both worlds - the flexibility to work from home and the opportunity to have a common place to connect, collaborate, and innovate with others in-person.  Our hybrid work model requires that employees who live within 40 miles of an Accolade office are required to be in the office for at least two days during the work week. Accolade will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities or for a sincerely held religious belief.

Accolade is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing an inclusive environment for all qualified applicants and employees. We provide employment opportunities, without regard, to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US. We are committed to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience. 

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