Senior Java Developer

Des Moines, IA, USA Strategic Staffing Solutions Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location: Des Moines, IA (Onsite or Hybrid - specify if needed)

Duration: 24 Months

Pay Rate: $60-65/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our team in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework/Spring Boot, Hibernate, and a solid understanding of relational databases like Oracle or similar. Exposure to modern UI frameworks, messaging platforms, NoSQL databases, and cloud technologies is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop robust backend services using Java, Spring Framework/Spring Boot, and Hibernate

Design and optimize database queries and integrations using Oracle or other RDBMS

Contribute to front-end development using Angular or other modern UI frameworks

Build and integrate messaging services using Kafka

Work with MongoDB and other NoSQL technologies as needed

Leverage cloud platforms (e.g., OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) or other cloud environments)

Utilize AI tools such as GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity and code quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Required Skills:

5+ years of Java development experience

Proficiency with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and Hibernate

Experience with Oracle or other RDBMS

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Skills:

Angular or similar front-end framework

Kafka, MongoDB

Experience with cloud technologies such as OCP, AWS, Azure, or GCP

Familiarity with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot