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Java Backend Developer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Java Developer

Des Moines, IA

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

... This Java Developer role is part of the CORE team within the Consumer Lending Technology Group. This role will act as a lead and develop application design guidance and consultation, utilizing a ...

Java Developer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

Experience working with Java 8 or later versions and open-source frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and JUnit. * Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns ...

Java Developer.

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

... Java/J2EE, Spring and Hibernate • 2+ years of experience with Hibernate on relational DB ... Qualifications • Working knowledge of SOAP and web services programing • Understanding of RDBMs ...

Java Developer.

Des Moines, IA

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

... with Java/J2EE, Spring and Hibernate 2+ years of experience with Hibernate on relational DB ... Qualifications Working knowledge of SOAP and web services programing Understanding of RDBMs and SQL ...

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 ...

Java Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of Java syntax, object-oriented programming principles, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, exception handling, generics, collections framework, file I/O, and multithreading.

Java Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of Java syntax, object-oriented programming principles, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, exception handling, generics, collections framework, file I/O, and multithreading.

senior java developer

Iowa City, IA

$56 - $71.50/hr

Competence in using Java IDE tools of Eclipse, GGTS, Rational Application Developer (RAD), WebSphere Application Developer (WSAD) and Web Logic Workshop to develop dynamic web applications. Good ...

Full Stack Java Developer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$51.25 - $66.25/hr

Company Description Co-creating a solution for a better future These developers should be comfortable working with Java, Angular, Scala, Mongo, Restful APIs, HTML, CSS, etc. Reviews, analyzes, and ...

Full Stack Java Developer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$51.25 - $66.25/hr

Company Description Co-creating a solution for a better future These developers should be comfortable working with Java, Angular, Scala, Mongo, Restful APIs, HTML, CSS, etc. Reviews, analyzes, and ...

Senior Java Developer

Iowa City, IA

$56 - $71.50/hr

Need 5 - 8 years of experience Qualifications Minimum 5 years of professional programming experience Three or more years developing with Java Three or more years developing with Javascript Three or ...

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How much do java backend developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for java backend developer in Iowa is $51.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.62 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Java Backend Developers face when working on large-scale enterprise applications?

Java Backend Developers working on large-scale enterprise applications often encounter challenges such as ensuring application scalability, managing complex codebases, and optimizing system performance under heavy loads. Collaborating across teams to integrate with front-end services and external APIs can require strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, maintaining high code quality while delivering new features quickly often means balancing technical debt with innovation. Regular code reviews and adopting best practices in software architecture help address these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Java Backend Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Java Backend Developer, you need strong proficiency in Java programming, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and experience with backend frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with relational databases (like MySQL or PostgreSQL), RESTful API development, version control systems (such as Git), and build tools (like Maven or Gradle) is typically required, and certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with teams and troubleshooting complex systems. These capabilities ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions that meet business requirements and support seamless application performance.

What does a Java Backend Developer do?

A Java Backend Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs of web applications using the Java programming language. They ensure that data is properly stored, retrieved, and processed while integrating with the frontend systems. Java Backend Developers also work on optimizing application performance, implementing security measures, and collaborating with other developers to deliver robust software solutions.
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$49.75 - $64.50/hr

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Company Description

360 IT Professionals is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. 360 IT Professionals work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement.


Our services are vast and we produce software and web products. We specialize in Mobile development, i.e. iPhone and Android apps. We use Objective C and Swift programming languages to create native applications for iPhone, whereas we use Android Code to develop native applications for Android devices. To create applications that work on cross-platforms, we use a number of frameworks such as Titanium, PhoneGap and JQuery mobile. 


Furthermore, we build web products and offer services such as web designing, layouts, responsive designing, graphic designing, web application development using frameworks based on model view controller architecture and content management system. Our services also extend to the domain of Cloud Computing, where we provide Salesforce CRM to effectively manage one's business and ease out all the operations by giving an easy platform. Apart from this, we also provide IT Staffing services that can help your organization to a great extent as you can hire highly skilled personnel's through us.


We make sure that we deliver performance driven products that are optimally developed as per your organization's needs. Take a shot at us for your IT requirements and experience a radical change.

Job Description


Acts in the highest level technical role as an individual contributor and/or team lead for the most complex computer applications and/or application initiatives 
Utilizes a thorough understanding of available technology, tools, and existing designs 
Works on the most complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of intangible variance factors.  Plans, performs, and acts as the escalation point for the most complex platform designs, coding, and testing 
Leads most complex multiple modeling, simulations, and analysis efforts 
Acts as expert technical resource to programming staff in the program development, testing, and implementation process 
10+ years of application development and implementation experience

This Java Developer role is part of the CORE team within the Consumer Lending Technology Group. This role will act as a lead and develop application design guidance and consultation, utilizing a thorough understanding of applicable technology, tools and existing designs 
Some of the main responsibilities include: 
Analyze highly complex business requirements 
Generate technical specifications to design or redesign complex software components and applications 
Act as an expert technical resource for modeling, simulation and analysis efforts 
Leverage industry (Java and J2EE) best practices to design, test, implement and support a multi-tier origination J2EE solution working with an Oracle DB 
Assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported area 
Hands-on development experience is critical to this role and will constitute a majority of the responsibility 
The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible and thrive in an evolving environment 
Candidate must have the ability to adapt to change quickly and adjust work accordingly in a positive manner 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications: 
7+ years of Java/J2EE development experience; Hands on experience in designing, developing and successful deployment of large scale, Java/J2EE projects from end-to-end 
Hands on experience in following the iterative and agile SDLC 
Extensive knowledge and application of Java best practices and J2EE design patterns along with experience with application servers (i.e. Weblogic, WebSphere, JBoss, etc.), and Oracle database servers 
Experience in implementing design patterns and should be able to adapt to the changing patterns quickly 
Hands-on experience with n-tier J2EE technologies such as Java EE 5, JavaScript, Hibernate Spring and UML documentation 
Experience in various performance analysis and tuning techniquesExcellent verbal and written communications skills are essential 
Preferred Skills:

Production Support experience 
Demonstrated analytical and reverse engineering experience 
Prior work experience in the financial industry. Hibernate, Eclipse Modeling Framework or other ORM tool experience 
Prior work experience in OSCache, JCache or other caching API 
SQL performance tuning 
Will consider qualified candidates only in West Des Moines, IA area.

Additional Information

Thanks  & Regards

Vikas Kumar

vikas.kumar(@)360itpro.com

+1-510-254-3300 Ext. 116