Overview

As USAC continues to support universal service impacting health care providers, educators, and consumers, it is critical now more than ever that we hire people equally passionate and committed to helping fulfill our mission. We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative professional to serve as a Software Developer II (Java) within our Information Technology team. Reporting to the Manager of Software Development you will:

• Provide support for critical business functions through the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of applications systems. 

This is an outstanding career opportunity for an individual interested in a genuine professional challenge in support of a public-spirited mission.

Responsibilities

Working in a creative and fast-paced environment, the Software Developer II (Java) will contribute software development expertise to multiple projects and ensure that specifications are met. Among others, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document software applications.
• Follow established software development standards and procedures.
• Support business functions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of applications and systems.
• Participate in peer code and design reviews.
• Coordinate with departments and users in the support of business applications.
• Work with complex application features and technical designs.
• Represent the IT department in terms of software development expertise in coordination with other departments. Other specific duties as assigned.

About You

The successful candidate will excel at operating in a diverse and fluid environment, and will be crucial for the success of the Information Technology Division.

• You have a Bachelors’ Degree and/or relevant technical training with no preferred certification.
• You have a minimum of Three (3) years of directly related experience.
• You have a minimum Two years of experience in Java development, T-SQL/SQL, Oracle, Postgres, SDLC tools, source control, and RDBMS concepts.
• You have minimum Two (2) years of experience in web application and application development, software engineering, design patterns, object oriented design and architecture, internet application development, web services, and technical documentation.
• You have a minimum One (1) year of experience in application security concepts and Spring framework.
• You have a knowledge of configuration management, integration of application software, continuous delivery, continuous integration, high availability architectures, and release management principles.
• You have a knowledge of networking and system engineering concepts, experience with scripting languages, and contribution to open source community experience, is desired.
• You have an experience with Hibernate 3 , JMS, JSF, JBoss, COTS, authentication and authorization technologies (SSO, SAML), SQL, PL/SQL, J2EE, SOAP, Angular.js, SDLC (Scrum, Kanban), is desired.

About USAC

Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Specifically, the USF programs provide funding for the expansion of telecommunications and broadband access to rural communities and health care facilities, schools and libraries across the country, and low income households. Through program administration, auditing, and outreach, USAC works with contributors, service providers, and program beneficiaries to achieve the program goals articulated by the FCC for each of these programs.

The FCC has reformed the USF to support further investment in and access to evolving broadband infrastructure, making the programs a primary vehicle to support this critical national priority. USAC, as the administrator of the USF, plays a critical role in supporting the ambitious vision to ensure that all citizens in the United States have access to high-speed broadband. The organization has approximately 500 employees with an operating budget of more than $200 million. USAC works in close partnership with the FCC and other federal and state partners to support the achievement of the USF program goals.

USAC administers the USF programs—High Cost, Lifeline, Rural Health Care, and Schools and Libraries. USAC strives to provide efficient, responsible stewardship of the programs, a key national asset in making important telecommunications and Internet services available to consumers, health care providers, schools, and libraries throughout the United States. The program divisions are supported by additional USAC personnel in Finance, General Counsel, Information Systems, Internal Audit, the Enterprise Program Management Office and Human Resources. Consistent with FCC rules, USAC does not make policy for or interpret unclear provisions of statutes or the FCC’s rules.

Universal service is paid for by contributions from telecommunications carriers, including wireline and wireless companies, and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol providers, including cable companies that provide voice service, based on an assessment of their interstate and international end- user revenues. These contributions are most typically passed through to consumers through a universal service fee line item on their telephone bills.

Additional information on USF programs can be found at: https://www.usac.org/about/

USAC offers a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing professional development opportunities, including vacation and sick leave.

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. All offers of employment with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check and certification of vaccination against COVID-19. USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only principals will be accepted. No agencies please.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, click the “Apply For This Job Online” button.

USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused.