What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer, Java position at Vets Hired?
Job Summary
The Java Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, debugging, and maintaining enterprise software applications. The role focuses on Java-based application development, relational databases, web technologies, CI/CD, secure coding, and Agile software development practices.
Key Responsibilities- Participate in the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
- Gather, analyze, and translate user requirements into software solutions.
- Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain Java-based applications.
- Develop MVC applications using Java and enterprise Java technologies.
- Develop applications that interact with relational databases using JPA, Hibernate, and JPQL.
- Create, modify, and manage relational database data using SQL.
- Perform software debugging, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain web application components using Java, JSP, Servlets, XML, and JavaScript.
- Use Git and build tools such as Maven, Ant, or Gradle.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and build servers such as Jenkins.
- Participate in code reviews, software testing, and technical documentation.
- Support system integration, performance evaluation, and capacity planning.
- Apply secure coding practices and cybersecurity requirements throughout development.
- Collaborate with developers, system support teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support automated testing and software quality activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional/educational experience.
- 10 years of relevant software development experience.
- Active CompTIA Security or equivalent DoD 8140-compliant certification.
- Strong Java object-oriented programming experience.
- Experience developing MVC applications using Java.
- Experience with JPA, Hibernate, and JPQL.
- Strong relational database and SQL experience.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Proficiency with Git and Maven, Ant, or Gradle.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines or build servers such as Jenkins.
- Experience with J2EE, JSP, Servlets, EJB, XML, and enterprise application servers.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with GWT or similar Java-based client-side frameworks.
- Experience with HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, or Angular.
- Experience debugging Java and JavaScript applications.
- Experience with reporting tools such as Jaspersoft, Crystal Reports, or JReports.
- Experience with JUnit, JaCoCo, Fortify, and software test automation.
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python, PHP, or C.