Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Java Developer (Mid-level)
Please join our Kansas team in supporting a large, Department of Veterans Affairs program!
Location: Kansas
Department: Veterans Affairs
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- This is a mid-level position (4-6 years of Java experience)
- Understand the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Serve as a Software Engineer on a Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) implementation VA project, specializing in extract, transform, and load (ETL), Rules, and Java Development
- Ensure work meets project standards
- Provide technical leadership and application development
- Provide continuous process improvement focused on delivering high-performance APIs and reusable microservices to guide modernization, integration, and interoperability of key systems
- Utilize and evangelize Agile software development practices
- Design, develop, and test Azure cloud-solution based upon software specifications, user/business requirements, and design standards
- Implement ETL solutions using data integration tools
- Manage modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures
- Effectively visualize data to efficiently answer business questions
- Design and develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, and fault tolerant
- Prepare required documentation, including ETL data mappings, data dictionaries, processes, programs, and solutions as per established standards for data governance
- Execute ETL processes and SQL queries
- Continuously improve speed, efficiency, and scalability of solutions delivery
- Design, develop, and test applications/dashboards based upon software specifications, user/business requirements, and design standards
- Establish metadata, consistent data definitions, and associated business rules to monitor overall data quality
Important note: Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. |
Required Skills and Experience |
- Must be able to take ownership of work as a highly motivated self-starter
- Must be able to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a small team environment
- Must have strong knowledge and experience with application implementation, development, and maintenance
- Must have Java and ETL experience
- Must have data analytics experience
- Must have J2EE Development and Design Experience with Spring and SpringBoot and backend services development
- Must have experience with Java/J2EE Eclipse RESTful/SOAP APIs implementation
- Must demonstrate technical leadership and application development
- Must possess MS SQL Server database design and development experience
- Must possess Junit 4 Test Case Writing experience and knowledge
- Must have experience debugging and correcting errors in computer programs
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Professional Certifications | None |
Formal Education | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical degree |
Years of Professional Experience | - 6-8 years S/W testing experience (front-end BI reporting tools, Java, DataManager or DataStage for ETL, Power BI, application development, database development, scripting)
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Security Clearance Requirements | Must possess or be able to obtain a Public Trust (MBI) |
Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship Required |
CRITICAL NOTES: | - SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
- Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered
- This is a Kansas based position. However, it is remote so other locations may be considered except applicants from CA, CO, NJ, NY will not be considered.
- Pursuant to Presidential Executive Order issued on September 9th, 2021, this federal contractor position requires proof of being fully Covid-19 vaccinated by December 8, 2021, unless the employee is legally entitled to a religious or medical exemption. There is no testing alternative and individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the final dose of an approved vaccine.
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Desired Skills and Experience |
- Experience with Agile methodology and DevOps to include version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration with tools such as Jenkins.
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U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
