Application Developer - Java
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure application solutions.
- Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Perform maintenance and enhancements to existing applications.
- Collaborate with business analysts, QA testers, and other developers in an Agile development environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
- Ensure code quality through unit testing and peer code reviews.
- Participate in design and architecture discussions.
- Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and technical specifications.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
- What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree or completion of a Computer Science program from a Technical Trade School preferred.
- Developer II - Minimum of 2 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.
- Developer III - Minimum of 5 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.
- Lead Developer - Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language and familiarity with other languages.
- Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred.
- Proven experience delivering high-quality solutions in Java EE development environments preferred. Relevant Technologies include:
- Eclipse, IntelliJ
- APIs - EJB, RESTful, APIM, Ready API, Postman
- Change / Release Management - GitLab
- Frameworks / Application Servers - Spring Boot, Spring Batch, WebSphere, Liberty, Maven, JPA, Jenkins, JSF
- Project / Time Management - Rally, SBM
- Methodology - Agile
- Misc.- DB2 z/OS, SQL, JUnit, Okta, oAuth2
- Ability to translate user specifications into written code.
- Knowledge of data access methods to create, read, update, and delete data.
- Awareness of industry architecture.
- Familiarity with utility usage and tools.
- Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Basic understanding of database concepts.
- Awareness of technical trends.
- Ability to utilize versioning tools.
Benefits
Additional Information
Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas. Why Join Us? Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans. Family Comes First : Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs. Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility. Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community. Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected. Benefits & Perks Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package Incentive pay program (EPIP) Health/Vision/Dental insurance 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers Fertility/Adoption assistance 2 weeks paid caregiver leave 401(k) plan matching up to 5% Tuition reimbursement Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources Job Summary The IT Application Developer will write, debug, and maintain source code for software applications. This role collaborates closely with business analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements, works alongside other developers to ensure seamless integration of code, and coordinates with application testers to support their testing efforts and address any bugs. This role is also responsible for participating in testing and ensuring that code meets performance standards. "This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."
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