About this role
Aspire Software is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team in Lebanon.
Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.
About the Job:We’re seeking a Senior Java Developer to assist in the design and implementation of a property notification system for the Iowa Land Records platform. This system will monitor newly recorded land records and notify registered users when documents are recorded that match specified names. The role involves developing backend services, database integrations, and supporting UI components within an existing enterprise platform used by counties across Iowa. You will work closely with the ESS technical team and Cott architecture leadership to build a reliable, scalable notification service integrated with the ILR search application.
Responsibilities
Design and implement backend services for a land records notification systemDevelop scheduled matching logic to identify newly recorded documents matching userdefined name profilesBuild APIs and services using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTDesign and implement database structures supporting monitored names, notification history, and retention policiesImplement notification delivery via email using templated messagesEnsure notification processing does not impact performance of the existing search applicationSupport development of user-facing features for managing notification profiles and viewing notification historyDevelop administrative tools for monitoring and reporting on notificationsParticipate in code reviews, testing, and documentationCollaborate with internal ESS developers and technical leadershipRequirements
5+ years professional Java development experienceStrong experience with Spring Boot and REST API developmentExperience designing and optimizing relational databases (DB2, PostgreSQL, or similar)Experience developing applications in Linux environmentsFamiliarity with JSON-based APIs and data processingExperience building scalable backend services for high-volume data systemsAbility to translate functional specifications into production-ready code
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Hibernate/JPAExperience with enterprise search or matching systemsFamiliarity with ActiveMQ or message-driven architecturesExperience developing applications using Thymeleaf or BootstrapExperience working in public sector or government systemsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and Git-based workflows