Programmer - Java/React Developer

Zenfreed, LLC; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenfreed, LLC in Lansing, MI, seeks a Java/React developer to support the MDOT Project Development and Maintenance programs. You will collaborate with a project manager, application owner, and resource manager on an agile team to organize work, develop, test, and deploy code.

The role includes full-stack duties and close collaboration with UI/UX members to build modern, responsive interfaces using React. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a hybrid onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years of programming complex systems using Java and development tools (Eclipse/JBoss Developer Studio).
• 5 years of development with the Spring Framework and JPA/Hibernate.
• 4 years of Java 8, Oracle 12C/19C, and React.js development; JBoss Enterprise environment experience.
• Frontend development with React.js and WCAG 2.1 accessibility focus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project manager, application owner, and resource manager on an agile team.
• Organize work, develop, test, and deploy code.
• Build modern responsive user interfaces with React and coordinate UI/UX efforts.
• Communicate effectively and work with cross-functional teammates on project goals.

Skills

Java

WCAG accessibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Eclipse/JBoss Developer Studio

Spring Framework

JPA/Hibernate

React.js

JBoss Enterprise

Job description

Lansing, United States | Posted on 08/27/2026

• Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree
• City Lansing
• Country United States

Job Description

This Java/React developer position supports the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Project Development and Maintenance programs.

As a software developer, responsibilities include collaborating with the project manager, application owner, and resource manager, working on an agile development team to organize work, develop, test, and deploy code.

This role performs a variety of complex tasks and may report directly to a project lead or manager. Strong communication skills, teamwork, self-direction, commitment, and quick learning are essential.

In addition to full-stack development, this position works closely with UI/UX team members to build modern, responsive user interfaces using React

Requirements

7 years:

• Programming complex systems using current Java and development tools such as Eclipse/JBoss Developer Studio

5 years:

• Development using the current Spring Framework
• Development with JPA/Hibernate

4 years:

• Programming with Java 8
• Programming with Oracle 12C or Oracle 19C
• Development using React.js for building responsive user interfaces – Desired/Required based on business need
• Programming in the JBoss Enterprise environment

Desired Skills

4 years:

• JUnit, Tiles

Frontend development experience with a strong focus on meeting WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards (or higher).

• Bachelor's Degree

Location

• Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule)
• Positionis a hybrid schedule withNO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days.
• Working hoursMonday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.

AdditionalRequirements

• Must be authorized towork in the United States; We are unable to offersponsorships at this time
• Must undergo a background checkand drug screening for employment.

EmploymentTerms

• This is a W2 position
• HYBRID schedule -NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days.

AtZenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge thegap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to doand organizations needing the right talent.

We are dedicated to building a diverse,inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excitedabout this role but your past experience doesn’t alignperfectly with every qualification in the job description,we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the rightcandidate for this or other roles.

We understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial toemployment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverageoptions for all employees.