Senior Application Developer - JAVA

Our client is seeking an Application Developer to function as a member of a team responsible for writing software based on user requirements and developing system specifications and documentation used in the development, implementation, and maintenance of J2EE web-based applications deployed on UNIX/AIX servers. The incumbent of this position will be working on the DTA enterprise eligibility determination and case management solution called Benefit Eligibility and Control On-line Network (BEACON), an application built on a complex architectural framework. The successful candidate will be required to work with outside companies and agencies coordinating and processing data between these entities and EOHHS/DTA as needed to increase data accuracy of various systems. The incumbent of this position will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and will be able to identify and successfully troubleshoot problems and collaborate with vendors and other IT teams for successful resolution.

Requirements

Detailed List of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Working knowledge of JAVA/J2EE, JBOSS, APACHE, ECLIPSE, Git Bitbucket, Jira/Confluence.

Working knowledge of Oracle Databases (including TOAD).

Work in a SOA development environment supporting all phases of the J2EE based Enterprise Application including but not limited to design, development, testing, implementation, and system modifications.

Work with shell scripting within UNIX/AIX environments; be fluent in the native commands, tools, and utilities.

Ensure existing systems are stable, accurate, and all anticipated production is correct.

Create and maintain technical documentation including startup, shutdown, and maintenance procedures, and develop platform and environment documentation as needed.

Maintain the application source code in a controlled environment (i.e. Git Bitbucket).

Ensure all communication/documentation concerning applications is well communicated as the development progresses from phase to phase.

Create, update, and contribute to application documentation as directed by Manager, including but not limited to Requirements and Functional Documents, Asset Descriptions, System Architecture Document, Release Management Guide, Project Plan, Test Plan, Test Scripts, etc.

Perform automated and manual testing (Unit testing, ADA testing, performance testing, etc.), in addition to creating and maintaining scripts and plans for automated and manual testing.

Provide architecture and configuration recommendations as required and ensure all environments are compliant and adhere to industry best practices.

Develop working Proof of Concept models when required.

Create DB Objects for Development and Test Databases only; as application software migrates beyond the Test environment, provide database Object / DDL scripts to the System DBA team to migrate those constructs to upper environments.

Understand DBMS security including concepts such as - add / remove users and related access permissions (not application security), administering quotas, auditing, and checking for security problems.

Work with operations and systems administration teams to understand backup and recovery strategies for databases; support those teams to help develop and administer the disaster recovery plan (DR) as needed.

Comply with federal and state laws as well as any policies, requirements, or standards from EOHHS, individual agencies, our DBA teams, and EOTSS.

Experience: Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum of (7) seven years of experience working within a complex application with various development environments strongly preferred.

Excellent Programming skills and experience working within a SQL environment is strongly preferred.

Working knowledge of the Agile Methodology using Jira.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within project teams including, but not limited to; project managers, developers, business, systems, SQA analysts, business users/stakeholders, and external personnel.

Knowledge of mass printing tools/software is preferred (i.e. Pitney Bowes' StreamWeaver, Finalist, and VeriMove Software, OpenText Communication Designer) particularly managing development of printed communication in the form of letters, notices, forms coded in Jasper, HTML, and post script.

Experience with developing and testing complex eligibility management systems.

Experience with TAFDC, EAEDC, SNAP (FoodStamps) and SSA policies are preferred.

Understand concepts of document processing from design, customization, data-loading, production, and distribution.

A fundamental understanding of basic networking concepts, especially in the realm of TCP/IP.

Knowledge of designed processes for application code migrations and experience supporting migrations for large scale applications.

Highly analytical, with the ability to independently analyze, document findings and recommend solutions.

Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Working knowledge of AWS Cloud is a plus.

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field, or equivalent work experience.