Job Description:
Position: Java Developer
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 9+ month contract
Visa accepted - USC/GC/H1B/H4 EAD/GC EAD
Need candidates local to FL
Nature of Work
This is advanced skilled technical work involved in the development and ongoing maintenance of Pinellas County's websites and custom application environment. An employee in this class is responsible for reviewing and organizing information as well as developing website pages utilizing available web-based technology. Work involves meeting with departmental staff to plan and develop website and custom application projects. This individual collects and analyzes data and assists in program planning and development activities. At this level the employee exercises team leadership and coordinates responsibility with internal staff and external clients and vendors. Incumbent performs advanced technical and highly specialized assignments including the most complex projects.
Responsibilities
Designs, creates, and maintains web pages and custom applications according to county and external standards; documents the development of web pages and custom applications
Meets with department representatives or internal staff to determine job requirements, budget, concept and design of job
Works with department representatives or internal staff to identify and resolve issues
Works with customers to coordinate the best business processes and practices to automate various forms throughout the organization
Determines style and technique best suited to produce the desired effect within budget constraints
Maintains and reports project workflows in a project management environment
Facilitates and fosters open communication and cooperation within the organization with individuals and with customers groups in a team environment
Self-motivates, manages, and performs personal daily activities and multiple major projects under the discipline of defined departmental business processes
Performs related work as assigned or required
Required Qualifications
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
5 years' experience programming in Java
Proficient with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, TSQL and/or PL/SQL
Integration with: Web services, Oracle/SQL Server databases, custom application API using SOAP and/or REST.
Knowledge of the principles, best practices, methods, and techniques used in designing and developing modern websites and scalable, enterprise-grade applications
Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC, Spring Web Services)
Knowledge of software development life cycles
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers and others
Ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment
Ability to implement websites for small and large format output devices such as tablets and smartphones, using Responsive Design
Desired Skills
JavaServer Faces (JSF)
Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF)
JDeveloper
Java EE 6 and higher
Low Code/No Code platforms such as Microsoft Power Apps