Java Developer IV at Sundial Software
Madison, WI
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Jul 20, 2026
Madison, WI
Jul 22, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role involves building and maintaining Java and JavaScript web applications for a state government agency. The work spans enhancing existing systems and contributing to new application development under an architect's direction in an agile setting. It suits developers with solid Java experience who are comfortable working across the full stack, including SQL and front-end JavaScript.
Mid level · Remote · Contract
Advertised as Senior, but the requirements read as Mid.
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 82,500 people nationally plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 49,400–123,500
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (5)
The title 'Java Developer IV' implies a level-IV seniority designation, which is presented as senior-level; however, the actual experience requirements (4 years Java, 3 years JavaScript, 2 years SQL) and the described scope (team member under architect direction) are consistent with a mid-level role.
Role is remote but restricted to current Wisconsin residents — no relocation permitted. This is a meaningful geographic constraint on the candidate pool.
The posting reads like a staffing/contract engagement for the State of Wisconsin ETF (Employee Trust Funds), though employment type is not explicitly stated; Contract is inferred from the staffing-style framing and skills/years format.
ReactJS (or other SPA framework), Git, and Agile are listed under 'Nice to Have' and are marked as preferred accordingly.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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