Contract Java Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan

Primary Job Title

Programmer - Full-Stack Java Developer

Location

Lansing, MI

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a full-stack Java developer position; exposure with front-end development is desired. The position will be supporting the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Project Development and Maintenance programs.

As a developer, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with the project manager, application owner, and resource manager, working on an agile development team to organize work, develop, test, and deploy code. This position performs a variety of complicated tasks and may report directly to a project lead or manager. This position must have excellent communication and teamwork skills, be self-directed, committed, and a quick learner.

In addition to full-stack development, this position will also work with UI/UX team members in building user interfaces and responsive applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative Agile team consisting of 7 members
• Work closely with technical teams to modernize and enhance legacy systems
• Support the transition of existing applications into updated, scalable solutions
• Contribute to technology upgrades, ensuring systems align with current standards
• Participate in new application development, including adding features and improving functionality

Required Experience

• 7 years of experience developing complex computer systems using Java, including use of IDE tools such as Eclipse or JBoss Developer Studio
• 5 years of experience developing application user interfaces using modern JavaScript/front-end frameworks and CSS
• 4 years of hands-on experience with Java 8
• 5 years of experience working with the Spring Framework
• 5 years of experience with Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Bootstrap
• 4 years of experience with jQuery and jQuery UI
• 5 years of experience with JPA/Hibernate frameworks
• 5 years of experience working in an Agile development environment
• 5 years of experience using HTML5, CSS, and DataTables
• 4 years of experience working with Oracle 12c or Oracle 19c

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 4 years of experience developing applications using React.js
• 4 years of experience working within the JBoss Enterprise environment
• 4 years of experience with SQL and/or PL/SQL development
• 4 years of experience using Log4j, JUnit, and Apache Tiles
• 4 years of experience with reporting tools such as Jasper Reports, Crystal Reports, or Business Objects

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Self-directed, committed, and a quick learner

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to front-end development technologies and frameworks

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Industry: Government / Public Sector IT Typical Roles: Business Analyst, System Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst, ScrumMaster Work Type: On-site Formatting Notes: Detailed job summaries with comprehensive responsibility lists and explicit skill requirements organized by years of experience. Benefits consistently listed. Emphasis on Agile methodologies, Azure DevOps, and process documentation. Professional, structured format with clear delineation of contract details. Compliance Watch: Strict work authorization requirement no visa sponsorship available. Focus on regulatory compliance and state/federal governance frameworks. Projects involve public-facing IT solutions and state-regulated programs. Special Considerations: All positions in Lansing, MI with June 2026 start dates. Heavy emphasis on Agile/Azure DevOps expertise. Roles require cross-functional collaboration between business, QA, and development teams. Client appears to source through DTMB (Department of Technology, Management & Budget) Agency Services. Preference for candidates with government or regulated industry experience.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number:

26-07801 Industry: Software Engineering

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Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.
We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
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