Sr. Java Developer

Here at Harris, you’ll be working as part of 5 different business verticals, Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, Insurance and Private sector, with over 12,000 employees and more than 100,000 customers located in 200 countries around the globe. We need your help to keep growing and we hope you can become an integral part of the Harris family.

Caliber Public Safety provides Computer-Aided Dispatch, Mobile, Records Management, and Forensic Science related solutions to 1,000+ Public Safety agencies across North America. Our customers include Federal & State Police Agencies, County Governments, Large Metropolitan, and mid-small cities. We pride ourselves in providing solutions with data sharing and interoperability at the core of our products. Approximately 40% of our team comes from Public Safety, that is why we share the same passion our customers do. We believe the best way to move our business forward is by taking care of our customers and employees – earning the right to win new business. As a business of Harris Computer Systems, our customers enjoy software for life. Meaning, we will never sunset a product in use by a maintenance paying customer. We are in the business of forever.

Caliber Public Safety is a leading provider of software solutions for the public safety industry. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our talented development team. As a Senior Java Developer at Caliber Public Safety, you will play a key role in designing and developing robust and scalable Java-based applications that meet the needs of our clients in the public safety sector.

Primary Functions:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and reliable Java applications for the public safety industry.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, software architects, and UI/UX designers, to understand project requirements and deliver software solutions that meet client expectations.Lead and participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using best practices and coding standards.Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the quality and stability of the codebase.Identify and address technical debt and code inefficiencies to improve the overall performance of the applications.Troubleshoot and debug complex issues to ensure the timely resolution of software defects.Mentor and guide junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth.Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Java development and apply them to enhance our software solutions.Collaborate with the QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software through effective testing and bug-fixing.

The qualifications we are looking for are mixture of work experience and educational background.They are split into Minimum Qualifications (must have) and Additional Qualifications (nice to have) along with soft skills (competencies) needed for the role:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.6+ years of experience as a Java Developer or a similar role.6+ years of experience working in Java, including knowledge of core Java concepts, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.5+ years of experience working with web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs.3+ years of experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, or similar technologies.3+ years of experience creating a GUI with SWT,Swing or JavaFX.3+ years of experience working with ActiveMQ, Eclipse RCP, and OSGI framework required.3+ years of experience with relational databases, SQL, and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with agile development methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Confluence.Familiarity with front-end technologies like Angular or React is a plus.Experience with Apache SOLR a plus.Experience with Store procedures in SQL Server.Experience with Mapping technology (GIS, ESRI, etc.)

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and troubleshoot technical issues.Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not designed to be utilized as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This job operates in a professional office environment or remote home office location. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Periods of stress may occur.

This role may occasionally encounter Protected Health Information, Personal Identifiable Information or Privacy Records, and it is essential that all employees adhere to confidentiality requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Harris’ Security and Privacy policies, as well as apply the concepts learned in the annual Security Awareness training.

Key Skills

• Java
• SQL
• OOP
• JavaScript