Senior Java Developer

Role

Senior Java Web Developer (contract) supporting the State of Utah’s UDC department as a member of Agile DevOps teams to develop and maintain mission-critical web applications on a Java-based platform. The role performs developer responsibilities across large, complex system functions and requires advanced application coding skills, SDM/SDLC knowledge, collaboration with cross-functional technical and business staff, and the ability to estimate and deliver features.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of assigned Agile DevOps team(s); attend planning and coordination sessions and report on development activities.
• Fulfill developer duties for epics/features/stories: estimate work, code application screens and internal functions, document and track work in development tracking software.
• Prepare test scenarios and data, pre-test deliverables, and provide detailed information to testers.
• Ensure delivered products meet functional, data, security, accessibility, and performance requirements.
• Participate in code merges, builds, configuration management, and technical maintenance and debt resolution.
• Work with Information Analysts, DBAs, System Administrators, Testers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and enterprise experts.
• Mentor and train other developers and participate in committees to improve methodologies and procedures.

Developer Technical Scope

• Implement and maintain features such as system functionalities, algorithmic calculations, notifications, database connections, microservices, API web services, bidirectional interfaces, websites, web forms and reports, cron schedules, authentication/access mechanisms, and mobile interfaces.
• Support version control, builds/merges/refreshes, and configuration management activities.

Requirements (Minimum / Required Experience)

• Minimum 5 years work experience as a Web Developer on medium to large scale, mission-critical systems or projects.
• Strong understanding of computer science principles, SDLC/SDM processes, database concepts, and application design and testing practices.
• Proven ability to gather and document business requirements, convert requirements into design plans, and produce software documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication, teamwork, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Geographic requirement: Utah residents only; hybrid work model with in-office days in the Salt Lake Valley (current schedule: Mon & Fri remote; Tue–Thu in office).
• Remote work requirements: developer must provide secure internet access and their own remote peripheral equipment and private workspace.

Preferred / Specialized Skills

• Java 11 & 21; Spring / Spring Boot (2.6 and 3); Spring JDBC; JPA; REST APIs; distributed architecture patterns.
• Front-end: HTML, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, PWAs.
• Experience maintaining older apps: Java 8, Struts (1 & 2), Hibernate 3/JPA, jQuery, jQuery DataTables (1.8–1.12), Subversion, Ant.
• Databases and BI: Informix, Postgres, SQL databases, BI tools.
• Experience converting Figma/Material Design to Angular code is a plus.
• Training/experience with the VIBE Coding rapid development methodology (special consideration; VIBE experience explicitly requested).
• Experience in criminal justice systems is a plus for relevant projects.

Logistics

• Position type: Contract.
• Projected start: 03/02/2026. Projected end: 06/30/2026.
• Work model: Hybrid (70% onsite / 30% remote). Local candidates only (Utah). In-person presence in Salt Lake valley expected on office days.
• Interview mode: MS Teams (video). Tentative interview dates provided.
• Hours: 40 hours per week (32 hours in holiday weeks as noted).

Compensation

• Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour (hourly contract rate stated).

Notes on Eligibility

• Only USC/GC/EAD candidates who are available in Utah and can go hybrid from day 1 may be submitted.