Java Consultant

These positions will provide Java application maintenance support services on the OTIS Enterprise Application Services team.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

Required Tasks to be Performed:

• Provide maintenance, enhancement and support for a variety of the agency’s business applications.
• Generate complex database objects; create/update database packages, procedures and functions
• Assisting in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.
• Research and document requirements of program users.
• Writing, translating and coding software programs and applications per specifications.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines.
• Working with network administrators, systems analysts and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior programmers.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 4+ years’ experience developing Java applications
• 4+ years’ experience in web development leveraging XML, HTML and CSS
• 2+ years’ experience with Oracle PL/SQL
• 2+ years’ experience with Javascript frameworks, such as AngularJS and NodeJS
• Experience with responsive design frameworks, preferably Bootstrap
• Experience using code repositories, preferably GitLab or Subversion
• Experience using continuous integration tools, preferably Jenkins or Continuum
• Knowledge of relational and object-oriented database designs
• Knowledge of object-oriented design methodologies
• Knowledge of Information Systems Development Methodology (ISDM)
• Experience with database query tools (i.e., TOAD, SQL Developer, SQL Navigator)
• Knowledge of database security, including role-based security
• Knowledge and experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML)
• Ability to be creative, to use sound judgment, and to display foresight to identify potential problems and design/specifications and assigned application software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Familiarity with Agile development, specifically Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP) and Kanban.
• 4+ years’ experience with Oracle PL/SQL
• 4+ years’ experience leveraging Java Frameworks such as Struts/Tiles, Struts 2, Servlets/JSP, JPA/Hibernate
• Experience with Apache Derby RDBMS
• Experience maintaining WebLogic Server
• Experience developing web services, preferably RESTful web services
• Experience with Jasper Reports and Crystal Reports
• Experience with environmental regulatory business processes and practices.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.