Senior Java Developer

KēSTA I.T.•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

KēSTA I.T. is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build Java applications and web services for an organization. The work includes creating new applications and replacing legacy applications that serve public users and internal staff. The developer will work with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts; update existing Java web applications; build PostgreSQL-backed web applications and APIs; and work toward CI/CD pipelines in Amazon Web Services while meeting agency data security standards. The position requires residing in Utah. Work-from-home, hybrid, and onsite options are listed.

Requirements

Expertise in coding Java applications.
Expertise in PostgreSQL SQL.
Expertise in cloud computing and AWS.
15 years of experience with Java Core, Java EE (JEE), the Java Persistence API (JPA), and the Java Persistence Query Language (JPQL).
5 years of experience with Java Server Faces (JSF) / PrimeFaces.
10 years of experience with PostgreSQL SQL and PL/pgSQL.
5 years of experience understanding development processes in Cloud / Amazon Web Services.
5 years of experience with Java RESTful web services.
Knowledge and application of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compatibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Must reside in Utah.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMSA and ability to fit with the project team.
Experience with Maven, GitHub, and Agile development.
Experience with JUnit, Arquillian, or a similar testing framework.
Java automated testing with Selenium and application load testing with Apache JMeter or similar.
Experience with JIRA and CI/CD.
Experience with database schema design.

Responsibilities

Develop Java applications and web services, including new applications and replacements for legacy applications serving public and internal users.
Update existing Java web applications to maintain functionality and deliver enhancements based on user requirements.
Build web applications using Java web frameworks, preferably EJB and JSF.
Develop web applications and APIs that use PostgreSQL to store and query data.
Implement authentication for external users and systems using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM.
Work toward continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in Amazon Web Services.
Meet agency data security standards and use approved data encryption techniques.
Analyze user requirements, define business objectives, implement them in applications, and envision system features and functionality.
Collaborate with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver project requirements.
Investigate alternative approaches and technologies and present them for architectural review.