Location
Boise, Idaho, USA (Hybrid/Onsite as Required)
Job Category
Technology & IT, Government Jobs, Contract Jobs
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an Application Technical Specialist (806911) to support enterprise application development for the State of Idaho (IDHW) through Nanda Technologies. This 12-month contract position is based in Boise, Idaho, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite collaboration as needed. Two openings are available for experienced Java enterprise developers who are passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
The successful candidate will design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise Java applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams including product owners, quality assurance professionals, and business stakeholders. The role requires expertise across front-end, back-end, and middle-tier development, web services, middleware integration, Oracle databases, and enterprise application servers.
This position offers strong career growth, valuable government project experience, professional development opportunities, exposure to AI-assisted software development, and the chance to contribute to mission-critical public sector applications using modern Agile development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java/J2EE applications.
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
- Develop and maintain front-end, back-end, and middle-tier components.
- Design and implement web services using JAX-WS.
- Integrate third-party middleware and enterprise systems.
- Develop applications using Spring Framework and Struts.
- Write efficient Oracle SQL queries and support database integration.
- Deploy and support applications on JBoss Application Server.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Collaborate with QA, business analysts, and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Utilize AI and machine learning-enabled development tools to improve productivity.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- 5+ years of Java/J2EE application development experience.
- 5+ years of Web and Application Server experience.
- 3+ years of Design Patterns experience.
- 3+ years of third-party middleware integration.
- 3+ years of Web Services development and implementation.
- 2+ years of Spring Framework experience.
- 2+ years of Struts-based web application development.
- 2+ years of JAX-WS Web Services (Top-down and Bottom-up).
- 2+ years of Oracle SQL experience.
Technical Skills
- Java
- J2EE
- Spring Framework
- Struts
- JAX-WS
- Web Services
- Oracle SQL
- JBoss Application Server
- Apache Web Server
- Jenkins
- Subversion (SVN)
- Shell Scripting
- Groovy
- Middleware Integration
- Design Patterns
- Agile/Scrum
- AI/ML-enabled Software Development
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-assisted software development tools.
- Experience working on enterprise or government software projects.
- Strong understanding of secure software development practices.
Soft Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in cross-functional Agile teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
Average Market Salary (Estimated)
$60–$75 per hour (Contract)
Compensation Type
- 12-Month Contract
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment.
- Opportunity to support a major State of Idaho government initiative.
- Enterprise-scale Java development projects.
- Collaborative Agile development culture.
- Exposure to AI-assisted software engineering tools.
Career Growth
- Gain experience delivering mission-critical government applications.
- Expand expertise in enterprise Java architecture and middleware integration.
- Develop advanced skills in cloud-ready enterprise application development.
Professional Development
- Work with experienced software engineering professionals.
- Exposure to enterprise architecture, Agile methodologies, and modern development practices.
Training Opportunities
- Continuous learning through enterprise software development projects.
- Experience with AI/ML-assisted development tools and DevOps workflows.
Certification Support
- Professional certifications in Java, Oracle, Agile, or cloud technologies are encouraged to support long-term career advancement.
Application Process
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