Java Developer

ALR Partners, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALR Partners, LLC is seeking a Java Developer to join the UCLA IT Services team. The role involves coding and testing in the Enterprise Faculty Information System (Opus) project, with a focus on collaboration with both technical and functional staff. The ideal candidate must excel in developing complex, mission-critical applications, especially in a higher education environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or five years of equivalent experience, alongside proficiency in Java, object-oriented design, and relevant development tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and development of enterprise applications.
• Experience with complex, high volume, real-time applications.
• Ability to engage technical staff and rationalize integrations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in functional analysis and coding of applications.
• Conduct comprehensive testing including unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with business and technical architects.

Skills

Java development

Complex application coding

Object-oriented software engineering

Problem-solving

Architectural skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or related

Five years of equivalent experience

Tools

Ant

Maven

Apache Ivy

Job description

As a member of the UCLA IT Services team, the Java Developer will be assigned to the Enterprise Faculty Information System (Opus) project. Typical duties include participation in JAD sessions, functional analysis, coding of complex application and comprehensive testing such as unit, systems, integration, user acceptance and load balancing tests to ensure proper functionality and system performance. The Developer will work closely with business, information and technical architects and requires the ability to interact with technical and functional staff at all levels.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of complex, mission critical or enterprise applications using large-scale relational database(s) Required
• Experience with the development of complex, high volume, real-time applications Required
• Experience working with the technical layers of an IT environment and the ability to engage technical staff in rationalizing, integrating and improving disparate IT environments Required
• Experience working with multiple teams to implement development methodologies, best practices, standards and toolsets; experience with the use of current IT standards; knowledge of enterprise and application architecture frameworks, methods and processes. Required
• Excellent understanding and experience in object oriented software engineering (OOAD, OOP) and architecture skills inclusive of Use Cases, UML, Sequence, Data Flow diagrams Required
• Demonstrated experience with any of the build tools like Ant, Apache Ivy and or Maven with Continuous Integration Server exposure Required
• Substantial experience in all aspects of the development of dynamic and distributed applications including gathering requirements and feedback from internal customers, providing creative direction, and defining and implementing advanced technical solutions Required
• Ability to focus on multiple projects and effectively coordinate multiple work groups; able to deal with pressure and handle problem situations Required
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with management, staff and stakeholders; successful working with technical and non-technical members of the team in a fast-paced, technical environment Required
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively and clearly convey technical and non-technical information and concepts to people and audiences of all levels and backgrounds; ability to deliver effective presentations, comprehensive proposals, white-papers, technical documents and develop high-quality deliverables Required
• Excellent technical analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills with self-motivation and willing to learn new concepts, technologies and processes Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS (or related) OR five years (or more) of equivalent experience; Required
• Experience in a higher education environment Preferred
• Experience with jBPM and Drools. Required

Additional Information

LOCAL Candidates ONLY

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