Java Integration Developer

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Integration Developer - Java, a position within the IT Department, is a moderately experienced role within the Enterprise Data Services group.
The Integration Developer - Java is responsible for participating in a full agile development life cycle for design, build and testing of integration services.
The Integration Developer - Java will know how to construct Web Services (SOAP and REST) and create reusable components to create business services.
The Integration Developer Java will work imbedded in agile teams supporting next generation technology projects in the Digital and CRM domains.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares detailed technical specifications from which complex programs will be written or configured.
• As a member of the scrum team, writes high quality code according to specifications and following best practices.
• Follows all required Company policies and practices relating to the System Development Life Cycle.
• Assists others in defining application system scope and objectives through research and fact finding.
• Provides support and resolution of open IT issues.
• Develops project plans for application software implementation activities of medium to high level of complexity.
• Maintains strong relationships with development teams and business partners.
• Supports and validates integration production release activities.
• Creates and/or updates documentation necessary for each system.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or comparable experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in object-oriented programming and proficiency with the following tools or languages:
• Java and related components and frameworks.
• Web service protocols such as Spring, Hibernate, JPA, Maven.
• Application servers such as Tomcat; Unit test frameworks such as Junit.
• Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins and/or source code control tools such as Git or GitHub.
• 2 years of experience working with RDBMS.
• Experience with cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services and Azure.
• Experience writing efficient SQL.
• Hands-on experience developing Java Message Services (JMS) using Java or another object orient languages.
• Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts by designing and developing with abstraction, loose coupling, and cohesion in mind.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Thorough understanding and proven delivery experience within a Scrum/agile project lifecycle approach to software development.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Rally, Jira, etc.