Technical Project Manager - Java

TechDigital Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking skilled Backend and FrontEnd developers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Applicants should have expertise in Java, JavaScript, Docker, and Agile/Scrum project management. Knowledge in AWS and CI/CD practices is a plus.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong capabilities in IT systems and architecture, ensuring effective end-to-end project delivery and cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture.
• Experience with infrastructure, Cloud, or application platforms.
• Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project delivery from initiation to closure.
• Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management.
• Cross-team coordination.

Skills

Java

JEE

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Apache Camel

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Angular

NestJs

Docker

Cloud (AWS preferred)

Git

Jenkins

AI-assisted coding

Agile / Scrum

Waterfall project management

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Backend

• Java
• JEE
• Spring Boot, Spring Framework
• Apache Camel
• Designing and Building Rest Services
• Maven

FrontEnd

• Javascript, Typescript
• Nodejs, NPM
• Angular (including AngularJs)
• NestJs
• Karma, Playwright, ViTest

General

• Docker
• Cloud, preferably AWS
• Git
• Jenkins
• AI assisted coding, vibe/spec, preferably AWS Kiro

Technical Project Management Skills

• End-to-end project delivery (initiation to closure)
• Agile / Scrum and Waterfall project management
• Sprint planning, PI planning, and release management
• RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management
• Schedule, scope, and change control management
• Cross-team coordination (infra, security, dev, vendors)
• Status reporting, executive updates, and governance decks
• Dependency and milestone tracking
• Budget and resource coordination (basic financial tracking)

Technical & IT Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
• Experience working with:
  • Infrastructure, Cloud, or Application platforms
  • APIs, integrations, and data flows
  • Security concepts (vulnerabilities, incidents, access, compliance)

• Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders