Java Developer
Description
Are you interested in full lifecycle development? Do you have experience with Java REST development and associated tools?
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about technology to join the Java Center of Excellence. The growing IT staff works in a highly collaborative environment with a strong focus to continue to support FirstBank's commitment to our customers and employees.
The Java Developer will develop, test, and implement software changes in a distributed applications environment according to existing software standards. Individuals in this position work as part of a team on medium-sized projects, and independently on smaller efforts. These efforts include the maintenance and modification of customer and internal facing applications. At times, responsibilities involve solving critical problems. All duties will be performed with minimal supervision.
As a Denver Post Top Workplaces award winner eight years in a row (2012-2019), FirstBank provides many great benefits for being a part of our family. From competitive salaries, employer-contributed retirement and health plans, some reduced fee banking services, paid time off, employer paid basic life insurance, short-term and long term disability policies, to holiday parties and more, you will be appreciated and made to feel at home at FirstBank.
FirstBank provides a high-paced work environment with different projects landing on your desk routinely. From building the back-end of new products, improving current products and designing internal systems, to managing our security systems, maintaining and improving infrastructure and much more, no week is the same. This is a challenging position that comes with great rewards. #DCE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform coding, testing, and maintenance on programs
- Contribute to the design of various sized projects
- Provide support for systems and applications, with assistance as needed
- Handle critical problems with assistance
- Manage medium-sized projects, from analysis through implementation
- Maintain appropriate documentation
- Make suggestions for improving development processes
- Work with vendors, with supervision
- Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities to expand knowledge and improve skills
- Assist with, and contribute to, the technical direction of the Java Center of Excellence
- Continuously build and refine your Java environment
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Willing to hire into a higher career stage
Salary Commensurate with Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or other related field, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- Experience with the Jersey REST framework and developing Java REST services
- Understanding of Relational Databases, including Oracle
- Working knowledge of SOAP services
- Familiarity with the Apache Axis2 framework
- Experience with Agile development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery methodologies
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented technology and Java
- Experience with Git/GitHub and/or other distributed version control systems
- Experience with SQL
- Experience with testing tools such as Postman or Fiddler
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Experience with IBM Liberty
- Working knowledge of change control processes
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Good customer service skills
- Aptitude to learn quickly
- Ability to deal with multiple priorities and tasks
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of information security
- Good understanding of the different phases of development, including system definition requirements, design, coding, testing, and implementation
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels and light to heavy traffic. An individual in this position:
- Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
- Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
- Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
- Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
- Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
- Must be able to exchange accurate information
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.