Sr Java Developer- Remote

Requisition Number

147607BR

The Sr. Application Developer role is to write, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. This includes analyzing requirements, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. The Application Developer IV will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide status reports where required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.

Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of applications as necessary.

Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.

Will be expected to perform a variety of complex tasks and may lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected as part of the job performance and will need to rely on judgment and experience to accomplish goals.

Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

Assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.

Collaborate with application owners to review and understand requirements.

Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.

Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.

Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.

Scope

Supervises staff – No

Financial Scope – N/A

Organizational Scope – All US locations

Decision Making – Creates policy and resolves problems

Travel – minimal

Address 1

26677 Agoura Road

Requirements

Job Qualifications – Education and Experience

5+ years of experience and at least 3 years of Java/J2EE Web Development experience in a WebSphere environment particularly in eCommerce development.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of computer science preferred, or software engineering or equivalent work experience.

Job Qualifications – Education and Experience

Assist and train other more junior developers

Self-starter and team player able to work independently, always willing to learn new technologies.

Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions. Detail-oriented approach to the work.

Experienced in web apps and batch process development, security mitigations, testing frameworks and empathetic code reviews. Any DevOps development and collaboration experience is a big plus.

Extensive knowledge developing applications in Java/J2EE environment using JSP, EJB, Tag Libraries.

Must have experience in working with web application frameworks (MVC) like Spring (SpringBatch, SpringMVC), Struts, Hibernate.

Strong ability to write complex T-SQL Stored Procedures and queries. Deep understanding of relational database concepts.

Big plus using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).

Good understanding of Web Services, RESTful API, RSS Feeds, SOAP Technology, Jersey and tools like Postman.

Good understanding of basic web skills like HTML, DHTML, JavaScript / jQuery, CSS (sass, less).

Good understanding of Web Application servers & Servlet Containers like IBM-WebSphere, Apache-Tomcat.

Demonstrate strong, problem solving, communication, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.

Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies.

This position will work under minimal general supervision and report to our App Development Manager.

Physical Requirements

General office environment requiring ability to:

stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time

speak and listen to others in person and over the phone

use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports

lift up to 15 lbs.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $123,600– $185,500 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.