Sr. Application Developer – Java/React

Our client is seeking a Sr. Full-stack Java & React developer to build and support services to be shared by multiple teams and projects across the Department. This position will contribute to our client's IT program objectives while promoting and supporting enterprise reuse of components.

Estimated Duration07/01/2024 - 06/30/2026

The developer will receive direction from the Lead Technical Architect. The developer will plan, analyze, design, and develop various micro-services in a cloud environment. The developer will also contribute to front-end React applications that consume those services as needed. The ability to communicate with technical team members, business users, and management is required. Specific Duties: Under general direction, responsible for all phases of development and maintenance on assigned computer applications; communicates with business analysts to determine system requirements; researches system enhancements and problems; performs analysis and design of computer applications; performs programming and testing; performs related work as assigned. Position works directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements.

This position designs, codes, tests and documents micro-service applications and React front-end applications. Position has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications development and the development technologies utilized. Position provides production support for small and large, simple and complex applications including the ability to resolve problems in constrained timeframes.

Position may have occasional off hours support. Position may be responsible for mentoring less experienced team members. Position may lead small-to-medium projects or components of larger projects. Scope of Activities: The Sr. Application Developer – Java/React, will demonstrate strong competencies across these responsibilities:Develop and debug application codeDesign java classesConduct unit, integration, and customer acceptance testingPrepare code and application documentationDesign and deploy micro-service databases in the Azure cloud, using relational or non-relational databases as appropriateDesign and deploy React SPAs in the Azure cloudConsult with peers and subordinates on application issuesUse application development tools and utilities as appropriateAssist and mentor peers and subordinates as appropriateDevelop business problem definitionAccomplish information collection, analysis and organizationPrepare economic evaluation and estimates of time/effort required on projectsPrepare solution development, recommendations and evaluation criteria Required Credentials and Experience: At least 5 years Java developmentAt least 3 years developing micro-services, using Spring Boot or equivalent frameworksAt least 3 years writing and documenting REST APIs using the Open API (Swagger) specification.At least 3 years HTML, CSS, and JavaScript experienceAt least 3 years developing front-ends written in a modern SPA framework (Angular, React, Vue, etc.)At least 3 years working with relational databases. Ability to write SQL queries and debug database related issues in Java applications. Preferred Credentials and Experience:Familiarity with cloud application models (cloud native, serverless, etc.) strongly preferred.Familiarity with application deployments in the Azure cloud preferred.Familiarity with non-relational DBs is a plus (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Dynamo DB, etc.)Exposure to database automation frameworks (Liquibase, Flyway, etc.) is a plus.Relevant certifications and trainingPreferred to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle and workflow including, but not limited to: Estimates Target date planningWork plan development and monitoringStakeholder communicationQuality AssuranceDevelopment methods/techniquesTesting methods/techniquesImplementation planning and execution CharacteristicsTrusted and respected as a thought leaderDisplays intellectual curiosity and integrity Motivated and driven by achieving long-term technical outcomesAbility to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams

Key Skills

• Java
• React
• REST APIs
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• Full Stack
• JavaScript