Java Developer

About the role

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Java Developer to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system's technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data
• Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams
• Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users
• Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects
• Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures
• Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues
• Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects
• Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications
• Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports
• Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software
• Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance
• Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity
• Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Location: Remote

Qualifications

• 15 years required JAVA experience
• 10 years required SQL database experience
• 8 years required Sustaining and development experience in support of large applications in a team environment
• 5 years required Linux
• 8 years preferred Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA
• 8 years preferred Agile methodology
• 2 years preferred Experience with State of Texas applications; experience with Texas Department of Public Safety environment
• 2 years preferred Experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL environment