Java Developer (26-02153) -

• ROLE TITLE: Java Developer IV / Senior Java Developer
• SUBMISSIONS DUE: November 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central (three business days before the VMS close).
• START / END: November 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027; likely to extend. The state cannot initially post beyond the current fiscal year end. Many roles may run multi-year, subject to renewal each fiscal year.
• CLIENT LOCATION: Madison, WI 53703, United States.
• WORK ARRANGEMENT: 100% remote from within the Madison area, with availability to come into the office as needed. Candidates must already live locally or relocate at their own expense. RAW conflicts on timing: before starting versus one month after hire; obtain confirmation before committing to a relocation schedule.

Notables here - they will take relocations but at this rate that just means we need more of a perfect match so candidates that hit the 15-20 requirements around the role and worked for DOJ at some state would be an example. Version match on Angular and the range on Java 8 to 21. AI Development with MCP/Skills would be of value. Most AI engineers are in high demand (won't relo) so if you have 1 gig with Java AI for 12 months + high match on other skills that might work. Probably need 10+ years. Only can submit one here so don't slam me with eight - send me your best 1 and see what I say then adjust

DESCRIPTION

The Wisconsin Department of Justice requires a Java Developer IV with strong core Java, Spring Framework, messaging queue and caching experience for its application development unit.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring framework/Spring Boot, Messaging Queues, Caching and Angular to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications seamlessly integrating Java-based backend systems with Angular-based frontends. This role requires a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java (8 to 21)-based backend applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Unit test and code coverage using Junit.
• Good working experience using spring boot, messaging queues, caching and having good experience using Kafka, Redis and or equivalent tools.
• Develop and maintain Angular (21)-based front-end user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, usability, and ADA/WCAG compliance.
• Unit tests using PlayWright.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, and APM/QA engineers, to gather and implement requirements.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring system reliability and robustness.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Java and Angular development.
• Have good experience doing code reviews and contribute to code quality and standards to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Experience using AI(Prompts/Skills/MCP) to speed up development process.

KEY SKILLS

• 8+ years working with Java (8 to 21) and Spring Framework/Spring Boot.
• 8+ years in web application development, web services and REST APIs.
• 5+ years in messaging queues and caching, and related tools such as Kafka and Redis.
• 5+ years working in Angular 21. Version-specific duration requires client clarification.
• 8+ years working in relational databases such as Oracle.
• 5+ years using JUnit and Playwright.
• 1+ years with AI development tools and techniques — Prompts/Skills/MCP.
• 5+ years working in Scrum teams.

Additional Client Required Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate/JPA, Message queuing, and caching.
• Advanced skills in Angular (21), Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience designing, creating, and documenting RESTful API using Spring Boot and OpenAPI
• Practical knowledge of, and experience with, various middleware platforms like Apache Kafka, Redis, and BOOMI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and dynamic environment configuration.
• Experience developing wire frames and mock-ups as a tool to communicate design concepts with stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Iterative, and waterfall development methodologies.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

• 5+ years working with Dell Boomi, Dynatrace and Microsoft Azure DevOps (grouped preferred entry in RAW).
• Docker and Kubernetes are listed as nice-to-have in the RAW overview. The detailed client requirements also request containerization/orchestration knowledge; see source clarification notes.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Two interview rounds; both rounds are in person only.
• DOJ requires a real-time photo to be uploaded for interviews.

EQUIPMENT

• Equipment provision and requirements are not specified in either source.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Security is required. DOJ HR conducts background checks and fingerprinting. Access to FTI: No.
• Minimum education: bachelor's degree. Desired career level: experienced non-manager.

Candidate Evaluation — Prioritized Skill Baseline

Baseline identifier

167610-B1-20261103. Client = original DOJ job description; RAW = VMS posting. Evaluation classifications reflect hiring impact; formal source classifications and durations remain in the source and rationale columns.

Priority and Skill

Classification / Weight

Source and Selection Rationale

• Java Spring

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

8+ years; Java 8–21 and Spring/Spring Boot underpin scalable backend delivery.

• Angular Development

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

5+ years in Angular 21 as written; TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3. Clarify version-specific duration.

• API Development

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

8+ years in web applications, web services and REST APIs; Spring Boot and OpenAPI design/documentation.

• Message Queuing

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

5+ years across messaging queues and caching; Kafka or equivalent messaging tools.

• Caching

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

Same combined 5+ year RAW requirement as messaging; Redis or equivalent caching tools. Distinct execution skill.

• Relational Databases

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

8+ years; strong relational database knowledge, with Oracle named as an example.

• Automated Testing

Critical / Primary

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

5+ years using JUnit and Playwright; backend unit tests, code coverage and frontend tests.

• AI Assisted Development

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

1+ years with Prompts/Skills/MCP to accelerate development; verify practical use.

• Scrum Delivery

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; RAW required

5+ years in Scrum teams; also retain Agile, iterative and waterfall familiarity.

• Frontend Accessibility

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; responsibility

Responsive, usable interfaces meeting ADA/WCAG requirements; distinct from Angular implementation depth.

• Hibernate JPA

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; narrative required

Java persistence expertise is explicitly required in the detailed client description.

• CI/CD Automation

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; narrative required

Pipelines, deployment automation and dynamic environment configuration; vendor-neutral capability.

• SDLC Delivery

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; responsibility

Requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and deployment; current practices and technology awareness.

• Code Reviews

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; responsibility

Hands-on reviews and contributions to code quality, engineering standards and product quality.

• Interface Prototyping

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; narrative required

Wireframes and mock-ups used to communicate design concepts to stakeholders.

• Cloud Platforms

Required / Supporting

Weight 3

Both; narrative required

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud; examples are not three separate gates.

• Dell Boomi

Preferred / Differentiating

Weight 1

Both; classification conflict

RAW preferred

5+ years in the grouped Boomi/Dynatrace/Azure DevOps entry; client narrative required middleware experience includes BOOMI.

• Dynatrace

Preferred / Differentiating

Weight 1

RAW preferred

RAW grouped preferred minimum

5+ years with Dell Boomi, Dynatrace and Microsoft Azure DevOps.

• Azure DevOps

Preferred / Differentiating

Weight 1

RAW preferred

Same grouped 5+ year preferred minimum; product familiarity distinct from vendor-neutral delivery automation.

• Container Platforms

Preferred / Differentiating

Weight 1

Both; classification conflict

Docker and Kubernetes

RAW nice-to-have, while client narrative requires knowledge. Client confirmation needed; no automatic knockout.

Mandatory Eligibility Gates

Requirement

Status

Source and Clarification

Madison-area residency and office availability

Explicit Hard Gate

RAW — Local residency or relocation at own expense; remote work is limited to the Madison area.

Relocation deadline

Verification Required

RAW — Before starting versus one month after hire; confirm with DOJ/MSP.

Bachelor's degree

Explicit Hard Gate

RAW minimum education — No degree substitution or waiver is stated.

Two in-person interviews and real-time photo

Explicit Hard Gate

RAW interview process — Confirm attendance and required photo upload.

Background check and fingerprinting

Explicit Hard Gate

RAW security comments — DOJ HR runs checks; detailed clearance criteria are not specified.

Skill Equivalency Guidance

• Java Spring

Direct Match

Java 8–21 with Spring/Spring Boot application delivery.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Comparable Java enterprise frameworks may demonstrate transferable backend patterns, subject to client acceptance.

Not Equivalent

Non-Java development alone does not satisfy the named Java/Spring minimum.

• Angular Development

Direct Match

Angular with TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Older Angular versions or other modern frontend frameworks can demonstrate transferable concepts; version and duration still need validation.

Not Equivalent

React-only work does not establish Angular 21 experience.

• API Development

Direct Match

RESTful web applications/services with Spring Boot and OpenAPI.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Other REST frameworks and API specification tooling may demonstrate transferable design.

Not Equivalent

SOAP-only work does not demonstrate REST delivery.

• Message Queuing

Direct Match

Kafka and demonstrated enterprise messaging.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Comparable messaging platforms may qualify where the source permits equivalent tools.

Not Equivalent

Synchronous REST integration alone does not demonstrate messaging queues.

• Caching

Direct Match

Redis and application caching.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Comparable caching products may qualify where the source permits equivalent tools.

Not Equivalent

Relational database queries alone do not demonstrate caching.

• Relational Databases

Direct Match

Strong relational database work, including Oracle.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Comparable relational platforms can establish transferable fundamentals; Oracle is an example in RAW.

Not Equivalent

NoSQL-only experience does not establish relational competence.

• Automated Testing

Direct Match

JUnit and Playwright with backend coverage and frontend tests.

Potential Functional Equivalent

Other automated testing frameworks can demonstrate transferable methods; confirm acceptance of named-tool substitutions.

Not Equivalent

Manual testing alone does not demonstrate the required automation.

Equivalencies guide evidence review and interview targeting. They do not create candidate evidence, waive named requirements or automatically award S1 points.

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