Java Spring Boot Developer - no third party applicants

WWC; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

We Write Code in Des Moines is seeking an expert Full Stack Java Developer with deep Spring Boot experience to modernize legacy codebases and serve as a SME on a migration project. The role requires hands-on design, implementation, and collaboration with an Agile team in a hybrid office setting.

You will work on the stack including PostgreSQL/JPA/Hibernate, React frontend, and testing with JUnit, while using AI tools to improve productivity and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Java Software Developer working with Spring Boot.
• Strong ORM/data layer experience (PostgreSQL, JPA/Hibernate, etc.).
• Experience with JUnit and unit testing in general.
• Front-end development experience with React.
• A pragmatic approach to daily AI utilization to optimize development workflow, speed up documentation, or troubleshoot complex issues.
• Source control management (i.e. Git).
• Experience working with an Agile tech team.
• Strong communication skills and able to convey technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Spring Boot applications and modernize legacy codebases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Implement robust data access using PostgreSQL/JPA/Hibernate and write unit tests with JUnit.
• Build responsive front-end features with React and ensure cross-cutting quality.
• Leverage AI tools to improve productivity and documentation.

Skills

Spring Boot

ORM/JPA

JUnit

React

AI tooling

Git

Agile

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

Hibernate

Job description

Summary

We Write Code is looking for an expert Full Stack Java Developer who knows Spring Boot framework and best practices inside and out for a contract position in the Greenville, SC area. If you can look at the codebase and know how to improve it, we need you! We have an exciting opportunity for you to be the SME on project migrating and modernizing legacy codebases to Spring Boot.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Java Software Developer working with Spring Boot
• Strong ORM/data layer experience (PostgreSQL, JPA/Hibernate, etc.)
• Experience with JUnit and unit testing in general.
• Front-end development experience with React
• A pragmatic approach to daily AI utilization (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to optimize your development workflow, speed up documentation, or troubleshoot complex issues.
• Source control management (i.e. Git)
• Experience working with an Agile tech team
• Strong communication skills and able to convey technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills:

• Next.JS experience
• Spring Modulith
• Grails
• MongoDB

Location and Hours:

This is a full-time position for We Write Code located in Des Moines, IA. Employees located in the Des Moines Metro will work hybrid in the office two days/week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be residents of the United States, and must be located in the United States for the duration of the contract.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

We are not considering applicants who need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

We are not open to third party vendor partnerships for this position.