SmallTalk developer

ACL Digital; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Smalltalk Developer to bridge legacy systems with modern solutions. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep Smalltalk expertise to interpret and document existing application logic while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Your commitment to equity and inclusion will guide project design and decision-making, ensuring that marginalized voices are heard. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in Agile processes, support modernization efforts, and maintain critical applications in a complex technical environment. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the IT services sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Smalltalk development and OOAD.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Smalltalk developer on the application development team.
• Support modernization of the legacy JJIS Smalltalk application.

Skills

Smalltalk Development

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)

Technical Communication

System Integrations

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Job Description

This role is critical in bridging the gap between the existing Smalltalk-based system and the modernized solution.

The ideal candidate will have deep Smalltalk expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrate commitment to understanding, identifying, and eliminating systemic barriers and processes that harm individuals, particularly marginalized people, in actions and communications.

Utilize OYA’s equity lens process for analyzing the impact of project design, implementation, and decision-making on under-served and marginalized groups, including involving representatives from affected communities in decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Smalltalk developer on the application development team.
• Interpret and document legacy system logic to facilitate modernization.
• Support and maintain the existing JJIS Smalltalk application.
• Work within a complex technical environment, including multiple desktop OS, client/server technology, relational databases, and system integrations.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to IT staff, business users, and management.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Smalltalk development.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD).
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical details to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with multiple system integrations in a technical environment.
• Participation in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Description of Duties

Modernization of the Legacy JJIS Application:

• Translate Smalltalk code from the existing application to support modernization.
• Analyze and interpret the legacy JJIS Smalltalk application to document business logic and functionality.
• Participate in Agile processes, including reviewing user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, QA, developers, and stakeholders.
• Engage in Agile meetings and work sessions.
• Support testing efforts such as QA and UAT on the modernized application.

Support for the Legacy JJIS Smalltalk Application:

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Develop use cases and user stories for future development.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues.
• Offer technical support to JJIS users.
• Conduct design walkthroughs to validate solutions.
• Support testing efforts like unit testing.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting