Java Developer

Java Developer

Job Description

ONSITE REQUIRMENT – 1 day per week (other days Remote OK)

Description:

Java Developer with Strong Oracle Database Experience

Background

The client serves the Governor as Director of the Budget by providing fiscal advice, formulating the recommended state budget, and executing the legislatively authorized budget in accordance with the State Budget Act and special provisions of the Session Laws. The client estimates and monitors revenue throughout the fiscal year to ensure funds are available for agency expenditures, provides economic analysis for budget preparation and execution, and controls the allotment of funds to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Primary Purpose of the Position
The IT Services and Solutions section of the client is responsible for the development and support of the client Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS), a web-based portal providing budget management features to the client internal users, agencies, and universities statewide.
This position serves as a Java and Web-Related Technologies Developer responsible for the enhancement and maintenance of IBIS, including programming, documenting, testing, and maintaining the IBIS web application in its current state.
This position also requires the ability to write and maintain Unix/Linux scripts, cron jobs, and shell scripts for automation in relational database environments.
Additionally, the role will support the ongoing transition to a new Budget System Replacement by performing analysis and reverse engineering of the current code base, running queries in the existing database, and providing schema/table knowledge. This role will work closely with the new System Integrator who will be configuring the new SaaS solution.

Management Preferences:

· Knowledge of Cloud Computing (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable).
· Knowledge of cron jobs and shell scripts for automation in relational database environments.
· Prior government work experience

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Core Java and Web Related Technologies - 70 %

· Experience using an object-oriented programming language for enterprise web application development
· Proficiency with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring WebFlux) and GWT.
· Experience with persistence frameworks such as Hibernate or MyBatis, utilizing JPA for efficient object-relational mapping and data access layer implementation.
· Experience with build tools such as Maven and Gradle for managing project dependencies, compiling code, running tests, and packaging Java applications.
· Experience with a code repository system, such as SVN or GIT
· Ability to support transition to a new system, including reverse engineering in code base or data analysis.
· Experience working with enterprise application servers such as WebSphere or WebLogic. Preferred experience deploying and configuring applications in environments using Apache HTTP Server 2.4 as the front end and Apache Tomcat as the servlet container.

Database Skills - 30%
Experience with Oracle 11g, 12c, 19c, or other relational database systems

· Ability to write intermediate to advanced SQL queries in Oracle or similar RDBMS.
· Experience with maintenance of Unix / Linux scripts.
· Experience with cron jobs and shell scripts for automation in relational database.
· Experience with database development tools, such as Oracle SQL Developer or TOAD.


Team Collaboration

This role will be part of a small, close-knit development team, where strong interpersonal skills are essential. The contractor is expected to work collaboratively, contribute to team discussions, and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with colleagues.

Business User Interaction

The position requires direct engagement with business users. The ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, understandable terms and present solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders is critical for success.

Typical Experience: 60-84 months

Notes:
ONSITE REQUIRMENT – 1 day per week (other days Remote OK)

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status