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Entrylevel Java Backend Developer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Prophecy Technologies

Java Developer

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$47.75 - $61.75/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high ... Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with backend systems. * Perform unit testing ...

Baker Group

DevOps Engineer - IT

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$50 - $68.50/hr

Supports the development and maintenance of backend shared services including user services ... Working knowledge of Java and/or Spring Boot, bash & Linux shell scripting and SQL * Familiarity or ...

Road Media Group

Front End Designer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

We're looking for an entry level front end designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... The Front End Developer will work with Back End Developers and Graphic Designers to create top ...

Road Media Group

Front End Designer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

We're looking for an entry level front end designer to join our growing agency. The perfect ... The Front End Developer will work with Back End Developers and Graphic Designers to create top ...

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Java Developer

Prophecy Technologies

Ankeny, IA • On-site

$47.75 - $61.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java-based development, working across the full software development lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java and related technologies.
  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
  • Participate in requirement analysis, design discussions, and technical solutioning.
  • Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with backend systems.
  • Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and business teams for end-to-end delivery.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Support application deployment, monitoring, and production issue resolution.
  • Document technical designs, APIs, and development standards.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands-on experience in Java / J2EE.
  • Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot).
  • Experience building RESTful web services.
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
  • Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
  • Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience in unit testing using JUnit and Mockito.

Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Adaptability in fast-paced development environments.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases.

Keywords / Skills
Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL, Git, JUnit, Mockito

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