Computer programmer Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Spring Boot + Angular) to lead a team of developers in an Agile environment and do end-to-end project architecture, requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-release support in a cloud / microservices environment. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

Builds and codes applications and / or modules using languages such as C++, visual basic, ABAP, JAVA, XTML, etc. Provides patches and upgrades to existing systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. May design graphical user interface (GUI) to meet the specific needs of users. Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. May build add-on modules using application program language.

Designs and codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools.

Maintains and modifies existing software applications.

Analyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution.

Performs modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures.

Participates in code reviews to represent reviewed work for adherence to standards and specifications.

Writes or revises program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in accordance with standards.

Qualifications

Experience Level

10+ years of professional software development experience.

Proven track record as a Technical Lead / Team Lead guiding developers and delivering enterprise-scale applications.

Experience in end-to-end project ownership

requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-release support.

Core Technical Skills

Backend (Java + Spring Boot)

Deep expertise in Java (8 / 11 / 17) and Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security).

Strong experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, messaging (Kafka / RabbitMQ)

Hands-on knowledge of scalability, performance tuning, and distributed systems

Frontend (Angular)

Proficiency in Angular (12+) , TypeScript, RxJS, NgRx.

Building modular, scalable, and responsive SPAs.

Expertise in UI / UX best practices, component libraries, and state management

Database & Persistence

Strong experience in RDBMS (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) with advanced SQL.

Exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) for high-performance use cases.

ORM expertise (Hibernate, JPA).

Familiarity with database optimization and design for scale

DevOps & Cloud

Experience leading deployments with CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Containerization & Orchestration

Docker, Kubernetes.

Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) – including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.

Logging / monitoring practices using ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog

Testing & Quality

Strong advocate of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and BDD

Unit and integration testing frameworks : JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers

Frontend testing : Jasmine / Karma, Cypress

Familiarity with SonarQube and code quality governance

Agile / Scrum Practices

Strong background working in Agile / Scrum environments

Active participation in Scrum ceremonies

sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Skilled in breaking down epics into user stories , estimating tasks, and ensuring delivery within sprint commitments.

Experience collaborating closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and QA teams

Proficient in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).

Advocates continuous improvement, transparency, and incremental delivery

Leadership & Collaboration

Team Leadership

Mentored and led teams of 5–10+ engineers.

Agile Delivery Ownership

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure sprint and release goals are met.

Code reviews, architectural decisions, and enforcing best practices

Conflict resolution, stakeholder communication, and driving delivery under tight deadlines

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving mindset.

Ability to balance hands-on coding with team leadership

Passion for continuous learning and bringing in new technologies

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can\'t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect :

During the Interview Process

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and / or team

Camera must be on

A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

Background check, to include :

Criminal history (past 7 years)

Verification of your highest level of education

Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

• Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 / Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-6563

Category Software Engineering Services

Position Type Full-Time

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