Java Web Developer

Java Web Developer ( initially onsite later hybrid. )
Salt Lake City, UT, only Locals
Duration : 4+ months may go longer.

Our client is in search of a Java Web Developer for a 4-month contract that could extend longer. This role is a key contributor on large, complex application development initiatives and requires advanced expertise in Java-based web platforms, modern Agile methodologies, and full lifecycle software development. The ideal candidate can manage multiple development assignments, collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders, and deliver secure, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as a core member of Agile DevOps development teams supporting complex, mission-critical applications
• Collaborate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other Agile ceremonies
• Analyze functional and technical specifications and provide accurate development estimates
• Design, code, test, debug, and maintain Java-based web applications and services
• Develop application screens, backend logic, APIs, microservices, and system integrations
• Ensure delivered solutions meet functional, performance, accessibility, data integrity, and security standards
• Prepare test scenarios, test data, and perform pre-delivery testing
• Support system builds, merges, deployments, and configuration management activities
• Maintain version control and participate in code reviews and development documentation
• Work closely with analysts, architects, DBAs, testers, project managers, and external technical partners
• Assist other developers to meet team goals and delivery timelines
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve technical debt, and support ongoing application maintenance
• Contribute to technical standards, development methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and development practices

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a Web Developer on medium to large-scale, mission-critical systems or projects
• Advanced experience developing Java-based web applications using:
• Java 11 & 21
• Spring / Spring Boot (2.x & 3.x)
• Spring JDBC, JPA
• RESTful APIs and distributed architecture patterns
• Strong front-end development experience with HTML, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and Progressive Web Applications (PWAs)
• Experience designing and integrating relational databases (Postgres, Informix, and other SQL-based systems)
• Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum and DevOps development environments
• Strong understanding of application security principles and secure coding practices
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable solutions
• Experience writing, executing, and validating test cases to ensure quality, performance, accessibility, and data integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams

Preferred Skills:

• Experience maintaining and modernizing legacy applications using:
• Java 8, Struts (1 & 2), Hibernate
• jQuery, jQuery DataTables
• Ant, Subversion
• Experience converting design artifacts (e.g., Figma Material Design) into Angular implementations
• Experience developing or supporting microservices and inter-system integrations
• Familiarity with rapid application development methodologies, including Vibe Coding
• Experience with mobile application development or responsive design
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools and data-driven applications
• Prior experience supporting systems in regulated or compliance-driven environments