Java Developer

Work Location

100% On-site

Office Location: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Bldg A, Austin, TX 78753

Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**

Job Description

We are currently seeking a contract Java Developer to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Responsibilities

1. Working with the TCEQ IRD and user staff to develop design documents and SQL-driven screen prototypes from user requirements within a rapid turnaround cycle.
2. Assist in presenting the resultant prototype to various end user audiences to demonstrate screen content, dialog, and usability and to identify and incorporate user-requested changes as directed by the technical leader.
3. Transform the approved prototype and design into a JBoss JEE, Primefaces, JSF, EJB and Hibernate application for external users to provide external authorization application, issuance, renewal and termination support. To do this, two systems exist to allow TCEQ Users to set up permit processing data and for external facility owners and operators to request, receive, renew and terminate TCEQ operating authorization. Systems interact with other agency systems via web service, Oracle database, and proxy technologies.
4. Producing module specifications, unit test requirements, and system and integration test requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

8 years of:

• Developing Internet Web browser-based transaction and reporting applications using JSF, Hibernate, J2EE technologies to access an Oracle RDBMS 13g RAC or later database in a multi-developer, configuration controlled environment
• Using JBOSS IDEs including JBOSS AS (5.0 – 7.0) on JBOSS EAP (5.0 – 7.0); utilizing JSF (1.2 – 3.0) EJB (3.0 - 3.2), JSP (2.0 - 2.3), design patterns, and Hibernate (3.3.2 – 5.4.15), JDK (1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8)
• Developing and consuming web services, creating PDF documents in a Java application, internet security exposures and how to code to prevent the application from being hacked or hijacked.
• Developing Oracle PL/SQL applications and familiarity with Oracle objects (tables, constraints, triggers, etc.)

5 years of:

• Experience with data modeling, entity relationship diagrams, SQL, and Web page user interface design
• Knowledge of database concepts such as referential integrity and data normalization
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and their integration with end user business processes
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with people of all technical levels

Preferred:

5 years of:

• Full-time experience in computer programming and/or systems analysis
• Preparing technical documents of varying complexities for technical and non-technical audiences
• Working with data automation standards and systems administration technologies
• Analyzing and interpreting agency organizations, business practices, policies and procedures
• Ability to coordinate and evaluate the work of others and to explain abstract concepts and terms

Company Overview

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.