Applications Developer II - Java

Company: Horizontal Talent
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Boulder
DEM Applications Developer II - Java The Development team creates and maintains web and desktop applications that augment and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions. Primary solutions are internally business facing to support our engineering processes. What You'll Do

• Creation and maintenance of business web services that adapt and extend functionality of COTS solution.
• General administration and optimization of Java EE application servers.
• Collaborate with team members and business users to clarify requirements and confirm design/implementation.
• Partner with business representatives to ensure requirements are well understood and documented to achieve successful delivery.
• Actively work with the software development manager and architecture managers to align to a consistent technology vision and drive application development standards.
• Research and recommend database development best practices.
• Facilitate peer-programming and design sessions/reviews with team members.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Foster and be a leader of a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with other Application Developers on problem analysis and resolution and provide support as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to others.
• Ensure development quality is being tracked and improved using techniques like automated testing and peer code review.
• Work closely with BA/QA team members to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly identified, fixed, and tested.
• Take the lead on solving and implementing difficult technology challenges and drive our team to successful delivery.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU/SSU and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary. What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's in Information Technology or a related technical field plus 5 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • Experience developing in Java and using object-oriented development practices.
  • Experience developing web-based applications using Java.
  • Experience working with web services (REST JSON).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test tools preferred.
  • Broad and deep understanding of application servers including experience with configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of client-side development models using JavaScript, XML and HTML/CSS.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, professional, and able to communicate with all levels of management.
  • Ability to work under minimal direct supervision.
  • Experience with any of the following technologies is preferred:
    
    • Java 8+ / OpenJDK
    • Java Application servers (JBoss/WildFly, TomEE, Tomcat/Spring, WebLogic)
    • IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ)
    • Java Web Services, both SOAP (JAX-WS) & REST (JAX-RS, RESTEasy, Spring)
    • Maven/Ant/Gradle and version control (Git preferred)
    • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
    • Spring/Spring Boot
    • SSIS or other ETL processing tools
    • C# application development experience
    • Unit Testing/Test Driven Development/Behavior Driven Design
    • Azure DevOps/Team Foundation Server
    • Oracle RDMS
    • PL/SQL development Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $15.00 - $115.00 per hour (hourly rates in other locations could differ). This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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