Java Developer III

Job Description Designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Reports to the Applications Team manager. Qualifications: • Proficiency in object-oriented design and functional programming • Experience defining and consuming XML • Proficiency in problem solving, and complexity analysis • Proficiency in the Java programming language • Total confidence in designing and developing applications using the Spring framework • Experience with use and implementation of application middleware such as Tomcat • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and common practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations • Experience with distributed computing and enterprise-wide systems • Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs • Experience influencing software engineers best practices within your team • Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between • Drives through ambiguity, self-motivated and thrives with minimal supervision • Confident, takes ownership, willingness to "do what it takes" to help the team get the job done