Java Software Engineer

Digerati Systems Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Digerati Systems Inc. is seeking a Software Developer III for a hybrid role based in Austin, TX (78752) with telework options. You will oversee coding, testing, and debugging, and help prepare flowcharts, diagrams, and end-user production instructions.

The role requires leading analysis for proposals, evaluating database schemas, writing and running SQL, troubleshooting issues, coordinating projects, and driving changes to improve system performance and business continuity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Java development experience.
• 10+ years SQL database experience.
• 8+ years sustaining and development in large applications.
• 5+ years Linux experience.
• 8+ years knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• 2+ years working with Texas state applications (DPS preferred).
• 2+ years transitioning legacy mainframe to Java/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coding, testing, and debugging of programs per requirements; prepare test data.
• Oversee development of flowcharts and diagrams.
• Prepare production run instructions and manuals for end users.
• Lead research for proposals, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
• Analyze applications, evaluate schemas, write and run SQL, deploy packages/triggers, and optimize performance.
• Analyze logs and system metrics to troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with staff to schedule work and manage projects.
• Prepare analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for applications.
• Develop standards and procedures for programming staff and interfaces.
• Develop and implement specialized programs to enhance systems software.
• Recommend changes to improve performance and reliability.
• Create backup/restore processes for business continuity.
• Coordinate and track work of others.
• Attend work regularly and follow attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

SQL

Sustaining and development

Linux

Agile

Texas DPS experience

Mainframe to Java/SQL transition

Tools

JIRA

Job description

The primary work location(s) will be at Hybrid /Austin, Tx 78752. The working position is Telework.

The following describes the work that will be done by Software Developer III

• 1. Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system's technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.
• 2. Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.
• 3. Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.
• 4. Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.
• 5. Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.
• 6. Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.
• 7. Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.
• 8. Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.
• 9. Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.
• 10. Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.
• 11. Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.
• 12. Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.
• 13. Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.
• 14. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• 15. Perform other duties as assigned.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years Required/Preferred Experience

• 15 Required JAVA experience
• 10 Required SQL database experience
• 8 Required Sustaining and development experience in support of large applications in a team environment
• 5 Required Linux
• 8 Preferred Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA
• 8 Preferred Agile methodology
• 2 Preferred Experience with State of Texas applications; experience with Texas Department of Public Safety environment
• 2 Preferred Experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL environment