CQ5 / Web Developer - 18328

California Creative Solutions Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Sunnyvale seeks an experienced software developer to work on multiple projects including application design, coding, and integration. Key responsibilities include research, design, and development in web content management with a strong focus on Adobe AEM, as well as expertise in XML development and Java. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of development experience. The position demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent required.
• 5+ years' development experience in relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop and integrate applications at a senior-level.
• Write new software or modify existing applications per specifications.
• Perform coding assignments and unit testing ensuring standards are followed.
• Participate in project planning sessions to analyze development requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely status reports on work progress.

Skills

Strong Web Content Management experience with Adobe AEM / CQ5

XML development using XPath, XSLT, or XQuery

CSS/HTML/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

MS in Computer Science

Tools

NoSQL databases like MarkLogic

Java

JSP

PERL

Job description

6+ Months (There will be a chance of extension depending on performance)

In-Person Interview Required.

Description

This position entails working on multiple projects at one time as a member of functional and project related team efforts. Work is related to complex projects or a particular system or application that requires multiple areas of expertise. Accountable for the quality of own work, delivered within agreed procedures and timeframes and focused on internal and/or external customer needs. The role requires a good understanding of business applications and how to work with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Also required is a strong understanding of system development lifecycle methodologies as the projects assigned are driven by following project plans and general IT best practices.

Primary Job Duties

• Researches, designs, develops and integrates applications at a senior-level as per written specifications.
• Write new software or make modifications to existing software applications and modules in accordance with written specifications.
• Develops software using disciplined software development processes, adhering to industry standards and software best practice guidelines.
• Essential day-to-day responsibilities include performing coding assignments, unit testing, ensuring development standards are being followed, analyzing functional specifications, producing technical specifications and unit testing scripts, and participating in team code reviews and impact assessments.
• Participate in project planning sessions with team members to analyze development requirements, provide design options, and provide work breakdown and estimates of work.
• Recommends solutions for software enhancements.
• Provide accurate and timely status reports on work progress.
• Other duties will include; Production support and subsequent defect research, assistance in technical and/or system documentation may be needed to aid support teams.
• Assist in development of software user manuals.
• Review work of peers and junior developers.
• Provides technical guidance and coaching to more junior team members.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent required. (MS desired)
• 5+ years’ development experience.

Must Have Skills

• Strong Web Content Management experience with Adobe AEM / CQ5 is a must.
• Experience with MarkLogic or other NoSQL databases.
• XML development using XPath, XSLT, or XQuery and CSS/HTML/JavaScript are a must.

Additional Skills

• Experience in Java, JSP and scripting skill like PERL is preferred.
• Experience with web services, WCF, AJAX, JQuery, MVC, XRM is an added plus.
• Experience with Agile development including daily scrum and weekly iteration reviews and planning.
• Educated or experience/background in Analysis and Design, ability to write technical documentation, comprehensive testing.
• Good communication skills