The Java Developer Associate is responsible for assisting in computer programming and applications support. The incumbent will participate in small to large scale automation projects assist in researching compiling and analyzing data and support related activities. This position will proactively work with all application development teams IT staff and agency employees.
The Java Developer is responsible for complex computer programming and systems analysis work. The incumbent will plan schedule and lead small to large scale software application projects and support related activities. This position will proactively work with all application development teams IT staff and agency employees.
This position requires onsite work conducted at our TRS office in Austin TX
This vacancy will be filled at one of two levels - Java Developer Associate or Java Developer. Selected applicant will be offered the position that most closely matches their education and experience.
Salary Range
Java Developer Associate: $73790.00 $92237.00
Java Developer : $89286.00 $118000.00
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Java Developer Associate
Application Development
Codes tests and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages with primary focus on Java.
Writes basic unit tests based on provided examples.
Builds simple to routine SQL statements and stored procedures.
Generates reports using report creation tools.
Attends and participates in code reviews.
Documents existing processes for TRS Staff to utilize as reference.
Performs research analysis or development tasks as assigned.
Support Functions
May assist in researching compiling and analyzing data; entering data into databases and other automated applications; and preparing simple queries and reports.
May review forms correspondence reports and other documents for completeness and acceptability.
May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies procedures and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.
Performs related work as assigned.
Java Developer
Software Application Projects
Leads small to large scale software application projects with significant impact on the long-range effectiveness of TRSs ability to serve its membership including developing and implementing project plans and coordinating the work of staff assigned to the project.
Performs high-level analysis of end user business processes and automation needs. Develops new applications and programs or enhancements to existing applications and programs to better meet those needs.
Codes tests and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages with primary focus on Java.
Documents programming logic and actions and drafts user procedures.
Participates in or leads code reviews and demonstrations of programs and applications.
Support
Responds to requests for assistance routed by Helpdesk staff and troubleshoots and resolves application-related problems for agency staff as needed.
Develops and documents technology standards for the agency.
Provides training and technical assistance to IT staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
Required Education
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science computer engineering information technology or a closely related field.
High school diploma or equivalent and additional full-time experience in computer programming or related experience may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Required Experience
One (1) year of full-time experience in computer programming.( Java Developer Associate)
Three (3) years of full-time directly related progressively responsible experience in computer programming or a closely related field.(Java Developer)
One (1) year of full-time directly related progressively responsible experience developing web applications using Java J2EE/EJB or a closely related field.(Java Developer)
One (1) year of full-time directly related progressively responsible experience leading major software application projects or a closely related field.(Java Developer)
Experience may be concurrent.
A masters degree or doctoral degree in a closely related field may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Required Registration Certification or Licensure
None.
Preferred Qualifications( Java Developer Associate)
Previous experience in software development through an internship boot camp or formal work environment.
Experience developing applications using Java J2EE/EJB and/or Angular.
Experience using Microsoft SQL Server including experience with SSRS SSIS and/or writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
Experience working with business intelligence enterprise service bus rules engines e-signature and/or UX/UI development.
Experience working in or knowledge of Agile software development.
Preferred Qualifications.(Java Developer)
Experience with requirements gathering and refinement creating specifications developing code to address requirements conducting unit testing responding to quality assurance findings and maintaining those applications once they have been deployed.
Experience developing applications using Java J2EE/EJB and/or Angular.
Experience managing projects and developing applications utilizing a well-defined systems development lifecycle methodology (SDLC).
Experience using Microsoft SQL Server including experience with SSRS SSIS and/or writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
Experience working with business intelligence enterprise service bus rules engines e-signature and/or UX/UI development.
Experience working in or knowledge of Agile software development.
Experience building REST and SOAP based web services.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
The principles practices and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis and design and of all phases of software development and project management.
Varying technological architectures and technology trends.
Agency computing standards and development methodologies.
Skills in:
Analyzing problems and devising innovative and effective solutions including collecting and analyzing complex data evaluating information and business processes and drawing logical conclusions.
Writing complex computer programs.
Developing automated solutions for manual processes.
Providing effective customer service.
Communicating complex technical information to people of all levels of technical knowledge.
Project planning and management; planning organizing and coordinating work to meet frequent and/or multiple deadlines; and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Managing conflicting priorities and demands.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers agency staff and external contacts.
Work effectively in a professional matrix team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
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