Sr. J2EE Application Developer

Posting Details
Position Information
Functional Title
Sr. J2EE Application Developer
Recruitment Category Type
Standard
Functional Category
Information Technology
Grade
IT.15
FLSA Status
Exempt
Requisition Number
24-0307
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Code
N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name
IT Application Services
Reports to
Section Manager, Application Development Solutions
Full or Part Time
Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
8am-5pm; M-F
Position Location
Laurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
This is a non-merit system, employment-at-will, long-term contract position.
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Employee must report to the office at least 3 days per week.
The Sr. J2EE Application Developer is responsible for designing/configuring the functionality for Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE or J2EE) applications, including web and mobile applications that are used by WSSC Water to support the organization's day to day operations. Specific duties include developing and maintaining applications, working closely with the database and networking teams, systems analysis, developing and modifying highly complex programming procedures, testing, debugging, verification, documentation, systems installation, and the solution of mathematical, engineering, scientific, or business problems for a water utility.
Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains J2EE applications

• Migrates Legacy applications to J2EE platform

• Develops web client interfaces

• Provides operational support for existing J2EE and non J2EE applications

• Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains applications and application enhancements

• Develops and adheres to standard SDLC methodologies to produce project results that are measurable and delivered on time and within budget

• Develops and adheres to team project standards for development including tools, platforms, methodology, and controls to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency

• Prepares detailed software specifications and test plans

• Performs quality assurance reviews

• Provides program and system level time/cost estimates

• Evaluates and modifies various COTS products, i.e., Moodle and Remedy to obtain optimal configuration for WSSC Water environment

• Provides technical documentation updated to the latest enhancement or release

• Assists in reviewing current technical architecture, including design patterns and development methodologies

Other Functions

• Assists with defining and meeting business requirements

• Serves as project leader for small initiatives

• Works with various business sections and IT sections for their configuration/development needs

• Guides less experienced programmers

• Works with legacy systems and other system migrations

• Effectively reports on application development

• Performs other duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual office environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent web design skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to document and troubleshoot problems and communicate with business and technical personnel at all levels

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks

• Ability to handle various COTS products configuration and administration

• Knowledge of Java Persistence API or ORM (Hibernate)

• Knowledge of an application server such as WebSphere, WebLogic, JBOSS, or Tomcat

• Knowledge of Spring Framework

• Knowledge of an integrated development environment (IDE) such as Rational Application Developer, Eclipse, or IntelliJ, or others

• Knowledge of Java Server Faces (JSF)

• Knowledge of HTML5

• Knowledge of Bootstrap or CSS

• Knowledge of Node.js, Angular, or React

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years' experience in application and web systems development using the following:
  • Java EE or J2EE
  • SQL database server (such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PL/SQL)
  • Web Client development
• 2+ years of development experience with SOAP or REST frameworks

OR

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years' experience in application and web systems development using the following:
  • Java EE or J2EE
  • A SQL database server (such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PL/SQL)
  • Web Client development
• 2+ years of development experience with SOAP or REST frameworks

Additional Requirements
Must be available, if required, on a 24-hour on-call basis and work at odd and irregular hours
Preferences

• Experience using Apache Tomcat

• Certification in Java or J2EE or mobile application development

• Application development experience for mobile technology (either Android or iOS)

• Application development experience with React, Angular or Python

• Experience with e-commerce applications

• Experience with applications supporting water utility and plant operations

Salary
$105,080 - $178,920
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date
11/04/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Employee must report to the office at least 3 days per week.
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.