Java Application Platform Engineer

Job overview

The Java Application Platform Engineer is a hybrid role in West Des Moines, IA, with hybrid work potentially available after training. Compensation is not specified. Farmers Mutual Hail’s mission is to protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through farm insurance solutions. This engineer maintains, modernizes, and secures the shared Java application platform so development teams can build and support current, stable applications. The role provides hands-on troubleshooting and guidance while helping teams address upgrades, vulnerabilities, technical debt, and platform standards.

What you'll do

• Maintain, modernize, and secure the Java application platform and its frameworks, libraries, tools, and shared components
• assist with framework and Java/JDK upgrades
• address vulnerabilities and technical debt
• troubleshoot application, framework, build, and runtime issues for Java developers
• support security findings and adoption of platform standards
• develop and validate software with developers
• clarify requirements
• maintain application and code documentation
• participate in Agile ceremonies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

java application platform engineer

java

spring

spring boot

hibernate

jpa

application security

agile

west des moines ia

farmers mutual hail

hybrid after training

associate degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• paid parental and caregiver leave
• employee assistance program
• on-site cafeteria and fitness center
• employee appreciation events.

Why this role

Requires three or more years developing enterprise applications with Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate; an associate degree is required and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. The posting states work authorization sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.