Java Software Engineer

The Java Software Development Analyst II will work within a collaborative agile team. Responsibilities include development, reliability, availability, and performance of Java J2EE applications. Application services provide automation, workflow & process improvement, system/application integration, employer and payer applications.

The Analyst II reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs for new or existing systems in accordance with project plans and specifications. They are responsible for delivering quality customer service, as well as, incorporating and adhering to requirements defined by company technology standards. In addition, the Analyst II is responsible for providing accurate and timely completion of technical development and support tasks in accordance with Information Systems standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and support Java web applications/solutions using OOP, Spring MVC and Struts

Translate business requirements into functional and dynamic web pages, REST APIs, and back-end batch processes

Design, develop web pages using HTML, JSP, CSS and Bootstrap, JavaScript and jQuery

Design, develop database tables, stored procedures, triggers on the Oracle database platform and interact with data using JPA

Contribute to projects alongside peers within the Agile Development Lifecycle

Attend meetings for story writing/grooming, and status updates

Work with business analysts to troubleshoot and resolve production support tickets

Work with business analysts to plan and test production application releases

Proactively suggest ideas for code patterns, performance improvements, database enhancements, design solutions

Work with the Middleware and Database teams to deploy builds, execute database requests, troubleshoot problems

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications

Education/Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering from an accredited college or equivalent education and experience

In lieu of undergraduate degree, the ratio is 1:1 meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice versa

Job-related Experience

5+ years of experience developing Java/J2EE web-based applications, including design/development of user interfaces using MVC Frameworks, Struts etc.

Must have strong experience integrating complex J2EE systems and applications, ideally in an Oracle environment

Strong knowledge and experience with Core Java and J2EE technologies.

Experience in web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax, JSON

Knowledge of J2EE Frameworks like Hibernate, Velocity, Spring, is desirable

Important that the candidate has XML, XSLT, and XML Schema experience.

Experience with high volume/load, high performing hosted application development

Strong SQL experience is a must

Prior experience in Health Care Industry preferred

Angular JS Experience preferred

Job-related Skills/Competencies

Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility

Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

Sound knowledge & work experience on databases Oracle database, Java applications, front-end development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must; ability to read, write, and speak in a professional manner.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential

Ability to effectively multi-task and adapt to changing business priorities

Excellent attention to detail

Job Details

Type: Direct-hire

Location: Hybrid (not flexible). Mon-Thurs onsite and WFH Friday.

Citizen: US citizen's OR GC holders only (no sponsorship, not flexible)

Candidate Qualifications

Technical Skills: SQL and Java experience, with SQL being the top emphasized skill. The work is full-stack.

Soft Skills: Must have strong written and verbal communication.

Resumes: Client is VERY particular about resumes.

No typos (shows him attention to detail).

Brevity is also key. Use as few words as necessary to convey a message clearly and effectively. In professional communication, being brief often means:

Removing repetition or unnecessary detail

Getting straight to the point

Choosing precise language

Only wants to know what technologies the candidates are experts in, not those they are just familiar.

Interview Tips:

Personal antidotes/Story telling is key with clear, effective communication.

Interview Process:

1. Virtual technical interview with a Sr. Engineer on the team

2. In-person technical and culture interview with Sr. Director and VP of IT.