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Job Title: Programmer 5 – Java Full Stack Developer (100% Onsite)
Job Code: OH 774476 Client: State of Ohio – Department of Transportation (ODOT) Location: 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 Contract Duration: Through 06/30/2026
Position Overview:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking an experienced Programmer 5 (PR5) to join the Ellis Development Team. This is a senior-level, full-stack Java development role requiring hands-on experience in enterprise application design, front-end development, RESTful services, and database performance optimization.
You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with application developers, architects, project managers, and QA analysts to support mission-critical transportation systems. The successful candidate will be onsite 5 days a week at the ODOT headquarters in Columbus, OH.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Application Development Manager and project team in an iterative/agile environment.
Participate in requirements gathering and translate specifications into functional code.
Design and develop high-performance Java-based applications and responsive front-end interfaces.
Create RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
Perform SQL query optimization and troubleshoot application performance issues.
Maintain and enhance legacy components while contributing to modern architecture goals.
Lead and mentor junior developers when needed.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
Skill AreaRequirementEducation | 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study (Advanced study preferred) Java Development | 10+ years – Strong OOP and modern Java features Front-End Development | 8+ years – JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS SQL/Database | 8+ years – MS SQL Server, performance tuning, complex queries Spring Boot | 5+ years – RESTful API and microservice development Persistence | 5+ years – Hibernate, JPA, MyBatis Application Servers | 5+ years – Apache Tomcat, Spring Boot embedded Build Tools | 5+ years – Maven IDE | 5+ years – IntelliJ IDEA CI/CD & Source Control | 3+ years – Azure DevOps pipelines, Git
Candidate Attributes:
Proven experience troubleshooting enterprise-level applications.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently and in teams.
Adaptable, detail-oriented, and organized.
Why Apply?
Long-term project with the State of Ohio
Be a key contributor to public infrastructure initiatives
Work with modern technologies and legacy systems in a high-impact environment
Stable contract through June 2026
Important Notes:
In-person interviews only
100% Onsite role – No exceptions
Candidates must be able to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship
Job Code: OH 774476 Client: State of Ohio – Department of Transportation (ODOT) Location: 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223 Contract Duration: Through 06/30/2026
Position Overview:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking an experienced Programmer 5 (PR5) to join the Ellis Development Team. This is a senior-level, full-stack Java development role requiring hands-on experience in enterprise application design, front-end development, RESTful services, and database performance optimization.
You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with application developers, architects, project managers, and QA analysts to support mission-critical transportation systems. The successful candidate will be onsite 5 days a week at the ODOT headquarters in Columbus, OH.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Application Development Manager and project team in an iterative/agile environment.
Participate in requirements gathering and translate specifications into functional code.
Design and develop high-performance Java-based applications and responsive front-end interfaces.
Create RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
Perform SQL query optimization and troubleshoot application performance issues.
Maintain and enhance legacy components while contributing to modern architecture goals.
Lead and mentor junior developers when needed.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
Skill AreaRequirementEducation | 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study (Advanced study preferred) Java Development | 10+ years – Strong OOP and modern Java features Front-End Development | 8+ years – JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS SQL/Database | 8+ years – MS SQL Server, performance tuning, complex queries Spring Boot | 5+ years – RESTful API and microservice development Persistence | 5+ years – Hibernate, JPA, MyBatis Application Servers | 5+ years – Apache Tomcat, Spring Boot embedded Build Tools | 5+ years – Maven IDE | 5+ years – IntelliJ IDEA CI/CD & Source Control | 3+ years – Azure DevOps pipelines, Git
Candidate Attributes:
Proven experience troubleshooting enterprise-level applications.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently and in teams.
Adaptable, detail-oriented, and organized.
Why Apply?
Long-term project with the State of Ohio
Be a key contributor to public infrastructure initiatives
Work with modern technologies and legacy systems in a high-impact environment
Stable contract through June 2026
Important Notes:
In-person interviews only
100% Onsite role – No exceptions
Candidates must be able to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship