COMETS HD Java Developer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Chelsea, MA

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About The Position

The Executive Office for Administration & Finance IT (A&F IT) is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join the DOR IT Support team. This role focuses on designing, creating, and implementing Java-based solutions for the COMETS HD Application, which is the agency's child support enforcement IT system. The successful candidate will have a specialist-level understanding of developing a broad range of applications and proprietary solutions, and will be comfortable working independently to deliver high-quality, error-free work.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-5 years as a Developer of the following experience:
• Java/J2EE (required)
• Experience with Spring MVC/Hibernate – framework
• Experience with HTML, Java script, J Query
• Exposure or worked with JUnit, debugging
• Webservices knowledge
• Excellent communication and delegation skills
• Ability to read and implement technical specification design
• At least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or practical experience in the field of information technology application development and support, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Substitutions: I. An Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. II. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DevOps and Agile Development Framework
• Understand RESTful web API development using Java and its associated technologies
• Experience influencing and motivating team peers through change, technical innovation, and modernization
• Experience with implementing new development processes and procedures, including technical documentation
• Experience with working in fast-paced, high demand, enterprise-wide production support team
• Experience with Angular, React, or Node JS a plus
• Microservices a plus

Responsibilities

• Supports web and server-oriented application development using modern IDE and Git as a full-stack developer coding primarily in Java and JavaScript with Hibernate and Spring framework.
• Contributes to migration of application capability using containers, APIs, and AWS cloud-native services.
• Contributes to the entirety of the software development process, review peer code, and the build pipeline (design, develop, test, verify, deploy, and document developed software).
• Collaborate with other Developers, Business & Systems Analysts, Testers and Users in the ideation and grooming processes to supply requirements in the form of user stories, mockups, new/alternate processes, data flows, and improvements to the user experience.
• Understands and analyzes current system functionality and gain in-depth knowledge in the business areas that they support.
• Participate in the evaluation and identification of new technologies for implementation when needed.
• Design and implement a REST API framework and port existing SOAP API into REST API.
• Mature the use of DevSecOps in automating product delivery while maintaining collaboration with security, assurance, and product owners.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications in accordance with all technical deliverables, functional and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure compliance with overall application and technology policies and standards.
• Understands and follows established development methodologies and standards including industry best practices in development.
• Recommend technologies to be used in design solutions.
• Provides timely and effective maintenance support and problem resolution for existing systems.
• Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits including unit tests, code reviews and peer reviews.
• Prepares reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation, and maintenance of software.
• Provides SME input into upgrades and technical solutioning of the application.
• Assesses opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties.
• Become essential member of program and bring our User Experience & Production Support to the next level.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• An outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level