Senior Java Developer/Programmer

Role: Java Developer/Programmer

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: Long Term

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system’s technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.
• Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
• Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.
• Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
• Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.
• Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.
• Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
• Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.
• Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
• Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
• Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
• Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Skills

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• 10+ years of experience working with SQL databases, including database design, querying, and optimization.
• 8+ years of experience in application development and production support (sustaining) for large-scale enterprise applications in a collaborative team environment.
• 5+ years of experience working in Linux environments.

Preferred Skills

• 8+ years of experience with the Atlassian tool suite, particularly JIRA.
• 8+ years of experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• 2+ years of experience supporting State of Texas applications, preferably within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) environment.
• 2+ years of experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe platforms to Java/SQL-based environments.