JAVA/J2EE Developer at DivIHN Integration Inc in Oak Brook, IL

Company Description

For our premier client

Job Description

Java/J2EE Developer

Local Candidates Preferred (Non-local candidates with strong reasons who are willing to relocate for this opportunity are fine, there will be phone and onsite interviews)

Contract to Hire – Yes, for sure (in 4 to 6 months, or sooner if the candidate is interested)

Oak Brook, IL

JOB SUMMARY:

NOT looking for a lead for this role.

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building highly performing, reliable, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a small talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. You will be responsible for all applications for a business unit within our Client. You will also be developing and supporting Java/Java EE applications while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Understand and interpret verbal and written business and design requirements

· Create programming design specifications based on business requirements

· Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications and company standards

· Create or modify programs, display files, or database files as defined in specifications

· Prepare and produce releases of software components

· Unit test all programming to be sure specifications were met

· System and performance test programming changes to insure all original system functionality has been preserved

· Develop system integrations using industry standard service oriented patterns

· Retrofit code changes when required

· Provide support for existing application programs and files, as needed

· Properly document new programs and modifications, including lists of all objects created or changed to be used for installation

· Assist with documentation of entire system

· Assist in the development of formal project plans, including project goals, objectives, expectations, milestones, and timetables

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· BS, Computer Science or equivalent, or working toward degree

· Previous relevant programming experience, including five or more years of recent experience in coding and debugging of Java

· Recent practical experience with EJB3,Servlets, HTML, JavaScript, JSON, RESTful, XML, XPath, XLST

· Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms

· Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns

· JSF experience a plus

· Strong SQL skills (Oracle, DB2)

· 1 or more years PowerBuilder development/support experience

· Previous transportation/logistics experience a plus

· Experience analyzing business requirements and program designs

· Experience developing and executing formal program and system test plans

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently on multiple ongoing projects/tasks

TRAINING:

· The programmer analyst will be trained in the use of standards and procedures used by the IS department when developing software

· Personal and technical training opportunities are also available

Senior Java/J2EE resource (not a lead), who is an out of the box thinker, can act as an independent contributor and work with minimal supervision. Current team is extremely busy and they don’t have the time to hand-hold if the person is not smart or technically savvy.

Additional Information

Current Environment:

WebLogic (Oracle WebLogic 11g) – plans to move to version 12

SQL Server

Informix

JSF and PrimeFaces (this framework was built 5 years ago) | Will be moving to Spring MVC very soon

AngularJS

Minimum Expectations from the Candidate:

WebLogic (Does not have to be an expert)

SQL Server (or any other databases)

SQL (ability to write queries, joins, unions, and do some troubleshooting)

Spring MVC (Nice to have)

JavaScript (Must be good at it)

AngularJS (Nice to have)

JSF (some experience, candidates without this, we will screen and decide)