Senior Spring Boot Java Developer – Legacy Modernization

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

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.