Complete Description:
The selected candidate in this position serves as a Java J2EE Programmer 5 at PennDOT. The Programmer 5 will work under the guidance of PennDOT management to gather requirements, design, code, test, and implement.
The programming language will be Java/J2EE running on IBM WebSphere. Development tools used include Rational RSA and Eclipse. Some of the primary supporting tools are ClearCase, ClearQuest, RequisitPro, Functional Tester, Manual Tester, and Performance Tester. The backend databases include IBM DB/2 on mainframe zOS, Oracle 11g, and SQL Server. Some of the other middleware products currently used are IBM Websphere MQ, Message Broker, and Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS). 4 plus years experience
4 year college degree or equivalent technical study with advanced study preferred
All roles specified in PR3 plus the following:
• Required: Experience with Java J2EE applications development
• Required: Full SDLC experience as an applications developer of .Java J2EE application solutions
• Required: Strong oral and written communication skills
• Required: SQL
• Experience with industry standard Java, J2EE (EJB, JDBC, JNDI, JMS, JSP, Servlets)
• Experience with HTML,XML
• Experience with Object Oriented Design, UML
• Experience with IBM Web Sphere
• Experience in developing business and technical requirements for systems
• Converts scientific, engineering, and other technical problem formulations to formats that can be processed by computer.
• Resolves symbolic formulations, prepares flowcharts and block diagrams, and encodes resultant equations for processing by applying extensive knowledge of branch of science, engineering, or advanced mathematics, such as differential equations or numerical analysis, and understanding of capabilities and limitations of computer.
• This is a professional level non-supervisory position which may require coordination of programming activities being conducted by the team
• Confers with other business and technical personnel to resolve problems of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility of computer processing.
• Works with necessary personnel to determine if modifications are necessary with interested personnel to determine necessity for modifications or enhancements.
• Leverages excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop new business process and programming solutions as directed by business and technical stakeholders.
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Object Oriented Programming Experience.
Required
5
Years
Java Enterprise Edition (experience with Eclipse and/or Rational Application Developer)
Required
8
Years
Database Programming/SQL Experience with major DBMS (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle)
Required
5
Years
Web Services Experience (SOAP, RESTful)
Required
5
Years
Superior analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Required
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Required
Java Certification
Desired
Java Frameworks (Spring, Hibernate).
Highly desired
3
Years
Messaging Experience (MQ/JMS).
Highly desired
3
Years
XML Experience (XML, XSD, XSLT).
Highly desired
3
Years
IBM Rational Tool Suite (i.e. Clear Quest/Clear Case, Manual Tester/Functional Tester) Training/Experience
Highly desired
3
Years
IBM Websphere Experience
Desired
3
Years
Previous PennDOT Application Development Experience and knowledge of PennDOT Systems & Standards
Desired