DEM Applications Developer Senior – Java

The Development team creates and maintains web and desktop applications that augment and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions. Primary solutions are internally business facing to support our engineering processes.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with team members and business representatives to clarify requirements and confirm design/implementation meets or exceeds expectations.
• Creation and maintenance of engineering services (primarily, but not limited to, web-based APIs) that adapt and extend functionality of COTS solution to support the mission of our company
• Collaborate with software development and engineering teams to craft and deliver a compelling product vision and technical roadmap.
• Java EE application server administration and tuning.
• Facilitate design, peer-programming, and code review sessions with development team.
• Foster and be a leader of a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Problem/opportunity analysis and resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers
• Ensure development quality is being tracked and improved using techniques like automated testing and peer code review.
• Work closely with BA/QA team members to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly identified, fixed, and tested.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU/SSU and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology or a related technical field plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience developing in Java and using object-oriented development practices preferred.
• Experience developing web-based applications using Java preferred.
• Experience designing (API) and working with web services (consumer and provider) preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test tools preferred.
• Experience learning and using vendor API or SDK preferred.
• Broad and deep understanding of application servers including experience with configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, professional, and able to communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to work under minimal direct supervision.
• Experience with any of the following technologies is preferred:
  • Java 8+ / OpenJDK
  • Java Application servers (JBoss/WildFly, TomEE, Tomcat/Spring, WebLogic)

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $15.00 - $41.00 per hour (hourly rates in other locations could differ). This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.