Java Developer

City of New York•New York, NY

34d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Java developer who will provide support of production and development for our citywide automated timekeeping system (CITYTIME). The candidate's primary responsibilities will include: Building scalable, secure, and robust enterprise-level applications using the Java platform and its associated frameworks. Managing the full software development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for the City's timekeeping system (CITYTIME) that includes: activity and payroll processing; timesheet, roster, status, and roll-call functionality; employee profile, leave balance, work schedule, self-care service, and integration between rule-based engine and Java application.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in the Java programming language and an in-depth understanding of Java/JEE internals (classloading, memory management, transaction management).
Hands-on experience with MVC frameworks and ORM technologies.
Experience with web services and API development.
Knowledge of relational databases and proficiency in SQL.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, version control systems, and build tools like Ant.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Willing to learn new frameworks and tools.
Working experience with Fair Isaac's Blaze Advisor rule engine is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications using the Java EE platform and related technologies.
Work closely with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define specifications, and integrate software components into a fully functional system.
Write clean, efficient, and testable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Conduct unit and integration testing and participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
Ensure high-volume, low-latency performance for mission-critical systems and optimize applications for speed and scalability.
Identify bottlenecks, debug applications, troubleshoot production problems, and provide timely resolutions.
Document technical designs and specifications, and support continuous improvement by researching and presenting new technologies and alternatives.