Java Developer

The Financial Information Services Agency-Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Java Developer who will provide support of production and development for our Citywide automated time keeping system (CITYTIME). The candidate's primary responsibilities will include building scalable, secure, and robust enterprise-level applications using the Java platform and its associated frameworks. Managing the full software development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for the City's timekeeping system (CITYTIME) that includes activity and payroll processing, timesheet, roster, status, roll-call functionality, employee profile, leave balance, work schedule, self-care service, and integration between rule-based engine and Java application., Design and Development: Design, develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications using the Java EE platform and related technologies.

• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define specifications, and integrate software components into a fully functional system.
• Coding and Testing: Write clean, efficient, and testable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Conduct unit and integration testing and participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Performance and Scalability: Ensure high-volume, low-latency performance for mission-critical systems and optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Identify bottlenecks, debug applications, troubleshoot production problems, and provide timely resolutions.
• Documentation and Improvement: Document technical designs and specifications, and support continuous improvement by researching and presenting new technologies and alternatives.

Proficiency in Java: Strong proficiency in the Java programming language and an in-depth understanding of Java/JEE internals (class loading, memory management, transaction management).

• Frameworks and Technologies: Hands-on experience with MVC frameworks and ORM technologies. Willing to learn new frameworks and tools.
• Web Technologies: Experience with web services and API development.
• Databases: Knowledge of relational databases and proficiency in SQL.
• Development Methodologies and Tools: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, version control systems, and build tools like Ant.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment., 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or

4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.