Java Developer- Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder

Job Tile : PROGRAMMER/ANALYST - JAVA

Location : Oak Brook, IL, United States

FULLTIME

Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder

JOB SUMMARY: 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 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

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

OTHER BENEFITS:

Client provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of outstanding benefits. In addition to a business casual office atmosphere, the company offers the following benefit programs:

3 medical plans

dental plan

401(k) plan

long term disability insurance

life/AD&D insurance

vision insurance

additional individual voluntary insurance plan

flexible spending accounts

scholarship award

sick pay /short term disability programs

vacation pay

holiday pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.