Senior Java Developer

Senior Java Developer

Come, Innovate, Build, Disrupt & Thrive!

Position Overview KēSTA I.T. is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build Java applications and web services for an organization. The work includes creating new applications and replacing legacy applications that serve both public users and internal staff.

In this role you will work with a team of application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts. You will also update existing Java web applications, build PostgreSQL-backed web applications and APIs, and work toward CI/CD pipelines in Amazon Web Services while meeting agency data security standards..

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Java applications and web services, including new applications and replacements for legacy applications that serve both public and internal users.
• Update existing Java web applications to maintain current functionality and deliver new enhancements based on user requirements.
• Build web applications using Java web frameworks, with preference given to EJB and JSF.
• Develop web applications and APIs that use PostgreSQL to store and query data.
• Implement authentication for external users and systems using standards such as OAuth2 or OpenAM.
• Work toward continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines in Amazon Web Services.
• Ensure agency data security standards are met and approved data encryption techniques are used.
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives, implement them in an application, and envision system features and functionality.
• Collaborate with application developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternative approaches and technologies and presenting them for architectural review.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in coding Java applications
• Postgres SQL expertise
• Expertise in cloud computing / AWS
• 15 years of experience with Java Core, Java EE (JEE), the Java Persistence API (JPA), and the Java Persistence Query Language (JPQL)
• 5 years of experience with Java Server Faces (JSF) / PrimeFaces
• 10 years of experience with PostgreSQL SQL and PL/pgSQL
• 5 years of experience understanding development processes in Cloud / Amazon Web Services
• 5 years of experience with Java RESTful web services
• Knowledge and application of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compatibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Must reside in Utah

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMSA and ability to fit with the project team
• Experience with Maven, GitHub, and Agile development
• Experience with JUnit, Arquillian, or a similar testing framework
• Java automated testing with Selenium, and application load testing with Apache JMeter or similar
• Experience with JIRA and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with database schema design

Available Benefits

• Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available)
• Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite options
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• VTO
• 401K
• Charitable Match
• Training reimbursement

About KēSTA I.T. Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!

KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis.

If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!

Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.