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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract java developer in Orem, UT is $49.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.64 and $55.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Contract Java Developer, you need strong Java programming skills, experience with object-oriented design, and a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications. Familiarity with frameworks like Spring, build tools such as Maven or Gradle, and version control systems like Git is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, adaptability, and clear communication skills help you efficiently integrate with new teams and projects. These abilities ensure you can quickly deliver high-quality, maintainable code that meets client requirements in a dynamic contract environment.

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Contract Java Developers often need to quickly adapt to unfamiliar codebases and team workflows, which can be challenging given tight project timelines. Effective communication is essential, as they must coordinate with permanent staff, understand project requirements, and align with established coding standards and deployment processes. Many contractors also need to manage multiple projects or clients simultaneously, requiring strong time management skills. Proactively seeking clarity on expectations and leveraging onboarding resources can help ease the integration process.

What are Contract Java Developers?

Contract Java Developers are software professionals who specialize in the Java programming language and are hired on a contract basis, rather than as permanent employees. They typically work for a set period of time or on a specific project, developing, testing, and maintaining Java-based applications according to the client’s requirements. These developers are often brought in to provide specialized expertise, handle workload spikes, or complete short-term projects. Their roles may include writing code, fixing bugs, integrating systems, and ensuring applications meet performance and security standards.

What is the difference between Contract Java Developer vs Contract Software Engineer?

AspectContract Java DeveloperContract Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Java certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science or related, various programming certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, client sites, remote optionsDevelopment teams, client sites, remote options
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, e-commerceTech, finance, healthcare, e-commerce
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on Java-specific roles, Java projectsBroader software development roles, multiple languages

Contract Java Developers specialize in Java programming and are often sought for Java-specific projects. Contract Software Engineers have a broader scope, working with multiple programming languages and technologies. Both roles are common in tech industries and share similar work environments, but the Java Developer role is more focused on Java expertise.

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LINUX Administrator, Python, Production Support, SRE - CI/CD, 12+ Mths CTH South Jordan, UT

ZnA Inc

South Jordan, UT • On-site

$54.50 - $72.25/hr

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Job description

Production Support / SRE, LINUX/UNIX Administration, SQL, Automation ( Python/bash/ Perl/Ruby/Shell),  Messaging (MQ, CPS, XML, FIX), CI/CD ( Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker), Data Streaming ( SPARK, Kafka),  observability and monitoring (Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics),  Configuration/Release mgt tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef, GitHub) 12+ Mths Cont to Hire South Jordan, UT

JPC - 3551

Level 2: (6 to 8 yrs of total industry Exp)

Loc: South Jordan, UT (Hybrid: Hybrid - 3-days a week in office is mandatory)

Duration: 12+ months (Contract to Hire)

Interview Process:
- 1st: Zoom
- 2nd: Onsite
 

Description:


Bachelor's Degree: Yes
Industry Background: Plus
Years of experience: 2 - 5 years exp
Shifts:
• Morning: 8am - 5:00pm
• Evening: 12:30 - 8:am
o Weekend: OnCall (Remote)
Must:
• Linux and Unix Hands on Experience!
o Needs to be comfortable troubleshooting at OS Level
• Production Support Exp
o Incident Handling, Debugging live systems and on-call experience
• Scripting/Automation experience within Python
o Not a Software Engineer but most be able to automate repetitive tasks
• Comm skills MUST BE THERE!
o Will be working hands on with Dev Teams and the business
• Service now Experience from a ticketing perspective
• Knowledge of ITIL Principles
Plus:
• Good understanding of Java, GO, C++, Scala etc
• Grafana and snowflake
• Any Cloud Exp
• Agentic AI background or knowledge
Description
Must haves:
Good hands on Linux experience and SQL
Knowledge for Python (more from a reading code perspective opposed from scripting)
This is a pipeline requisition to be used for all open consultant positions for Reliability & Production Engineering (RPE) in Utah. Please submit candidates who satisfy requirements for either Production Support or System Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles.
See below for detailed job descriptions:
1- PRODUCTION SUPPORT ANALYST
As Production Support Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Monitoring for and resolving issues across the entire tech stack: hardware, software, application and network. A majority of your time will be devoted to production support activities.
  • Working closely with engineering/development teams to address repetitive issues, reduce operational effort and the likelihood of future service disruptions.
  • Partnering with business users and other technology teams to manage significant events such as business continuity/disaster recovery tests, IPOs, stock splits, and major infrastructure changes.
  • Defining and refining standard operating procedures (SOP) for everything from monitoring to troubleshooting complex code and infrastructure issues.
  • Identifying and driving opportunities to improve platform supportability through automation.
  • Advocating for reliability priorities in application design reviews and operational readiness exercises for new and existing services.
  • Participating in weekend and off hours on-call rotation.
  • - Collaborating and striving to understand business users? needs and problems.
    Qualifications – External
    What skills and experience do I need? You should apply if you have at least a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline(s), plus hands-on experience with any combination of the following:
  • - 3-5+ years practical experience in production systems support or application development.
  •  Hands on experience managing systems in a large scale distributed Unix/Linux environment is essential.
  •  Effective communicator who is comfortable speaking in front of both internal/external groups as well as business clients-
  •  Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems and debug to conclusively identify root causes
  •  Knowledge of ITIL Principles. ITIL certification is a plus.
  •  Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating system level concepts such as processes, memory allocation, and networking, with an understanding of how applications are affected by these, and ability to debug and troubleshoot accordingly.
  • Automation-related experience is particularly valued, using scripting languages such as Python, bash, Perl, and/or Ruby. Higher-level compiled languages such as C++, C#, JAVA, Scala, and Go are a big plus.
  • - Working ability to interact with message transport platforms and protocols (MQ, CPS, XML, FIX) and distributed database technologies (DB2, Sybase, Mongo, GreenPlum, Postgres, KDB).
  • - Autosys scheduling and batch processing concepts- Experience with source code and binary repositories, build tools, and CI/CD (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker) etc and data streaming technologies like Spark, Kafka etc.
  • - Hands on experience on enterprise tools set such as Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, etc.
  • Awareness of, and ability to reason through modern software & systems architectures, including load-balancing, queueing, caching, distributed systems failure modes generally, micro services, etc.
    2- SYSTEM RELIABILITY ANALYST
    As a System Reliability Analyst, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
    - Working closely with engineering/development teams to design, build, optimize, and maintain systems.
    - Troubleshooting issues across the entire technology stack: hardware, software, application, and network.
    - Aggressively targeting toil and operational risk, and deploying solutions to reduce these.
    - Broadening infrastructure and application observability.
    - Proactively identifying and addressing active or potential risks to system reliability.
    - Advocating for reliability priorities in application design reviews and operational readiness exercises for new and existing services.
    Qualifications:
    - External What skills and experience do I need?
    You should apply if you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical discipline(s), plus hands-on experience with any combination of the following:
    - 3-5+ years practical experience in production systems support or application development- Hands on experience managing systems in a large scale distributed Unix/Linux environment is essential.
    - Automation-related experience is required, using scripting languages such as Python, bash, Perl, and/or Ruby. Higher-level compiled languages such as C++, C#, JAVA, Scala, and Go are a big plus.
    - Deep knowledge of and hands-on experience applying the principles of System/Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
    - Practical experience designing and instrumenting SLO/SLI dashboards is particularly valuable.
    - Hands on experience on enterprise tools such as AppDynamics, Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace
    - Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Chef, GitHub or any automation/configuration/release management tools- Awareness of, and ability to reason through modern software and systems architectures, including load
    -balancing, databases, queueing, caching, distributed systems failure modes, micro services, Cloud, etc.
    - Working ability to interact with message transport platforms and protocols (MQ, CPS, XML, FIX) and distributed database technologies (DB2, Sybase, Mongo, GreenPlum, Postgres, KDB).
    - Autosys scheduling and batch processing concepts.
    - Deep understanding of infrastructure and operating system concepts such as processes, memory allocation, and networking, with an understanding of how applications are affected by the above, and ability to debug and troubleshoot accordingly.