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Independent Contractor Web Developer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

TKC Holdings

Java Software Developer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

To be successful, a Software Developer must understand the principles of the business functions ... Familiarity with web application development * Independently write SQL statements that involve ...

TKC Holdings

Java Software Developer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

To be successful, a Software Developer must understand the principles of the business functions ... Familiarity with web application development * Independently write SQL statements that involve ...

Apex Systems

Java Developer II

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

Build and enhance REST APIs, backend services, and web applications. * Collaborate with business ... and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply.

RFA Engineering

Data Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... work independently with complex, high-volume data. A key component of this role involves ... similar web-based visualization frameworks * Develop alerting and monitoring solutions (e.g ...

Apex Systems

Cloud Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$54.50 - $72.75/hr

Experience engineering and administrating enterprise backup/restore solutions, web servers ... Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Highly organized with the ability to ...

Braun Intertec

Staff Engineer I

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$50K - $74K/yr

Work independently on specific assignments of limited scope and with engineers and on larger ... Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need ...

W&M Environmental Group

Staff Engineer I

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$50K - $74K/yr

Work independently on specific assignments of limited scope and with engineers and on larger ... Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need ...

W&M Environmental Group

Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$80K - $119K/yr

Ability to work both independently and as a team member * Ability to create, maintain, and ... Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need ...

Braun Intertec

Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$80K - $119K/yr

Ability to work both independently and as a team member * Ability to create, maintain, and ... Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need ...

W&M Environmental Group

Project Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$80K - $119K/yr

Ability to work both independently and as a team member * Ability to create, maintain, and ... Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor web developer in Des Moines, IA is $44.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.80 and $53.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Java Software Developer

TKC Holdings

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job description

Wage Rate$75,000 - $90,000/yearOverviewTKC Holdings, Inc.-comprised of Trinity Services Group, Keefe Group, and Courtesy Products - is a mid market respected leader in the corrections and hospitality industries for more than 40 years. With thousands of team members across the country, we continue a tradition of innovation, integrity, and success. TKC is committed to delivering excellent products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and empowering the career development of every team member.  

We are proud to be a military and veteran-friendly employer.

Benefits

Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

  • Medical w/prescription coverage
    • Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs.  Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you

ATG also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future.  To help with both of these, employees are eligible for paid time off and a Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

About This Position

Advanced Technologies Group LLC (ATG), established in 1991 and located in West Des Moines (IA), is the country's premier provider of software solutions to the USA's largest judicial and correctional agencies.  All software design, development, maintenance and support is done by full-time employees; we do not sub-contract.  ATG is Microsoft Gold Partner.

Full Stack Java software development to enhance and maintain ATG's suite of software products.  To be successful, a Software Developer must understand the principles of the business functions supported by software managed by the team. Develop and self-test code per design provided by project lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop software following corporate standards under the guidance of senior team members.
    • Web Services written in Java
    • Client side written using MVC (JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS).
    • Test developed software prior to releasing to QA team.
  • Familiarity with web application development
  • Independently write SQL statements that involve multi-table joins.
  • Complete projects within time estimates with minimal returned work.
  • Keep supervisor informed on progress of projects.
  • Seek information to update technical skills and business knowledge.
  • Other duties as assigned by company management.

DEVELOPMENT SKILLS:

  • Understand software development requirement documents.
  • Independently create reports --includes layout and data retrieval using multi-table join SQL queries.
  • Develop screens that involves adding and updating records in multiple tables concurrently.
  • Make relatively simple changes to existing transaction screens.
  • Comfortable working in IntelliJ IDE, using GIT and Azure Dev Ops.
  • Familiarity with relational database concepts and working knowledge of TSQL.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not entail any supervisory responsibilities

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four year college in a major relevant to software development.
EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A copy of our Privacy Policy and CA Employee Privacy Notice can be found here: https://tkcholdings.com/privacy-policy-108

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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