Description

• Codes, unit tests, and debugs programs ensuring optimal performance using advanced programming techniques 
• Writes technical specifications and creates thorough unit test plans for each new functionality, application and/or conversion from one application system to the next
• Performs thorough unit testing for new functionality, applications, conversions, etc., through full regression validation
• Utilizes appropriate software tools for source code management, code creation, compilation and  program execution
• Documents new systems as well as changes to existing systems according to established standards; develop flow charts, logic charts, record formats, and coding structures using architecture approved tools
• Reviews business test plans and results to ensure effectiveness in meeting project requirements
• Directs training of business personnel in new and modified systems
• Provides on-call support for production and lower environments
• Provides training by working with and mentoring other developers and/or contractors  

Analysis and Investigative Responsibilities:

• Performs background analysis through research, interviews / meetings with business areas to define needs, understand desired results and to resolve problems
• Meets independently with business partners and management to determine systems solutions and evaluates technical feasibility
• Analyzes detailed system factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements and alternative methods of problem resolution to ensure optimal performance
• Analyzes and documents new systems as well as changes to existing systems according to established standards; develops detailed flow charts, logic charts, record formats, and coding structures
• Applies advanced analysis skills and business knowledge in order to solve complex business problems
• Utilizes appropriate approved tools to design solutions
• Stays abreast of advanced technology within areas of expertise
• Collaborate with others to formulate optimal solutions

Project Delivery Responsibilities:

• Participates and leads system creation, planning, and coordination with other IT teams and resources
• Coordinates with business teams on appropriate work efforts for their areas
• Creates and/or updates system documentation as appropriate based on project assignment
• Develops project proposals (including estimates) and presents to stakeholders for review and approval
• Discuss and document how proposed changes to the system will affect business process or other relevant systems
• Enforces and adheres to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Technology Management Policy
• Adhere to the Change Management Technology Management Policy

Project Leadership:

• Manages more complex projects to completion including project design and  proposals
• Maintains positive business/peer interactions

Compliance:

• Protects the company’s authority to do business by complying with legal and ethical standards, policies and procedures
• Follows all applicable Information Technology Management Policies
• Ensures new development tools, methods or frameworks provide for secure coding techniques

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides training, guidance or mentoring to team members; no formal supervisory responsibilities

Experience Requirements:

• Technical, trade or business school or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• 4-5 years’ experience
• Participated in several major system projects and has shown proficiency in several development discipline/platforms
• Problem solving skills, analysis and design skills
• Coding, testing and debugging systems
• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to work well with peers and management
• Takes ownership of the tasks assigned and works with minimal guidance and direction from management, and other team members

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Java, with experience developing web services using frameworks such as Springboot, J2EE, and/or  NodeJS/NestJS/Express JS
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Gradle
• Experience with Container Management Software like Docker or Kubernetes
• Troubleshooting tools like Chrome DevTools, IE Developer Tools, & BrowserStack
• Test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira 
• Databases, JDBC, SQL, JSON and XML parsing
• Unit Testing and Code Coverage with methods like JUnit
• Exposure to troubleshooting server-side applications with tools like Wireshark
• Messaging products: IBM MQ, Kafka, or Apache MQ
• Understanding of Design Patterns and how to apply them

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree