(Casual Hire) IT SpecialistJava Web Applications Developer

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Title: Casual Hire - IT Specialist/Java Web Applications Developer

Hiring Unit: Information Technology Services Enterprise Systems

Location: UH System Offices Manoa Campus

Date Posted: August 3 2026

Closing Date: August 3 2026

Salary: $69.07/hour up to 19 hours/week

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Analyze and define system requirements; provide logical process designs and data structures for new systems; and define interface specifications in accordance with overall system design.
2. Work with source system subject matter experts to understand the source data structures and data item definitions. Analyze source metadata profile source data and develop data mapping and transformation rules.
3. Communicate and work with managerial administrative and technical staff to determine information needs data flows and system definitions and document these requirements.
4. Develop system specifications including timelines and functional specifications; translate system specifications into programming requirements including program modules and data element dictionaries.
5. Determine software equipment and other tools necessary to implement the system.
6. Determine feature lists of programs; evaluate progress during project stages; and modify work schedule and tools utilized to meet project requirements.
7. Keep abreast of advances in information technology and assess the feasibility of incorporating into project plans and specifications.
8. Develop and document functional description from the users perspective which describes the system to be developed and the business solution to the problems identified.
9. Develop and document technical descriptions of the system to be designed in order to satisfy the documented requirements within the identified constraints.
10. Develop software programs involving complex data exchange among multiple programs and/or requiring sophisticated program logic; develops reusable software modules and reviews and updates program documentation to ensure adequacy.
11. Program evaluate and test web-based applications using Java HTML JSP (JavaServer Pages) and JSTL (JavaServer Pages Standard Tag Library) and/or any other programming or scripting languages to meet project requirements.
12. Develop software test procedures; design system test; coordinate system and parallel testing; evaluate test results and determine whether program(s) can be considered operational; performs software quality assurance testing.
13. Evaluate modify and maintain existing applications.
14. Ensure programming projects are planned programmed tested and implemented by project deadlines.
15. Work directly with customers and development staff to ensure that the necessary testing bug fixes and programming modifications are completed by project deadlines.
16. Resolve any operational problems related to the maintenance of information systems.
17. Assess and evaluate the capabilities and limitations of new and upcoming programming or scripting languages.
18. Provide project implementation and post-implementation support for web-based applications developed by Enterprise Systems (ES).
19. Provide technical support in a timely manner identify the cause(s) research assess solve and take action to prevent programming and/or system problems from recurring using available resources such as but not limited to the following: hardware/software manuals third party books technical email lists Internet newsgroups technical support lines online help systems and other available resources.
20. Serve as a technical resource to non-technical administrators staff and to other IT professionals.
21. Monitor and tune software performance; perform software trouble-shooting.
22. Other Duties As Assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a baccalaureate educational degree in Management Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field and 6 years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for applications development; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of applications development as demonstrated by broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts principles and methodology.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology systems hardware and software associated with applications development.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes and apply principles and practices to determine evaluation integrate and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. For supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
8. Considerable working knowledge of Java.
9. Considerable working knowledge of one or more Database Management Systems (DBMS) such as MySQL or Oracle.
10. Considerable working knowledge of coding practices necessary for developing enterprise-wide web-based applications; prototyping and iterative development techniques; and systems development methodology and techniques.
11. Demonstrated ability to develop clean structured programs and conduct thorough testing; define design and develop efficient customized reports and ad hoc queries; and recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
12. Demonstrated ability to speak read comprehend interpret and write fluently in English.
13. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with supervisor project staff and customers in a team environment to accomplish tasks and to meet deadlines.
14. Demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
15. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies independently and in a timely manner using books manuals and other resources.
16. Ability to work a variable work schedule; and work outside normally scheduled work hours including day night weekend and/or holiday hours as directed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Considerable working knowledge of UHs Kuali Financial System.
2. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of State and public university financial accounting systems and financial reporting policies and procedures.
3. Considerable working knowledge of Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
4. Considerable working knowledge of web service protocols such as REST (Representational State Transfer).
5. Working knowledge of front-end frameworks such as jQuery React and AngularJS and .
6. Working knowledge of Maven.
7. Working knowledge of a testing framework such as JUnit or DbUnit.
8. Working knowledge of an IDE such as Eclipse or IntelliJ.
9. Working knowledge of a source control system such as Git.
10. Working knowledge of XML and JSON.
11. Working knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language).
12. Working knowledge of reporting tools such as Jasper Reports Server
13. Working knowledge of deploying applications to Amazon Web Services or other cloud providers.
14. Working knowledge of SaaS cloud applications and enterprise interfaces and integrations

TO APPLY:

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Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter to the selection committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met
2. Resume
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references and
4. Copies of educational transcripts are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required at time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Transcripts issued from an institution outside of the United States of America (USA) require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

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