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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** Mvp Consulting Plus, Inc. - **Location:** Albany, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Oracle WebLogic Server, Computer Programming, IBM DB2, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Eclipse (Software), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), IBM Websphere Application Server, Systems Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Database Connectivity, Java Message Service (JMS), Spring Framework, Apache Struts, JSON, WildFly (JBoss AS), Javaserver Pages, NetBeans, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XQuery, Apache Kafka - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/da78bcca-17a9-44ba-ae83-bd96f604d7f7 ## About the Role 60 - 84 Months: Candidate is able to work independently, without assistance and provides guidance to others. May have an advanced education., 60 months experience with J2EE technologies including JDBC, JSP and XML 60 months experience developing, building, and testing Java EE applications using modern IDE's, such as Eclipse, Netbeans, or IntelliJ. 60 months experience using J2EE frameworks such as Spring or struts and Application Servers such as Tomcat, JBoss, Websphere or Weblogic 60 months experience writing SQL statements for relational databases 60 months of experience in system analysis and design of multitiered transactional systems. 36 months of experience in messaging technologies, such as MQ, JMS, Kafka ## Description Is involved with all facets of the software development process, including the research, design, programming, testing and implementation of computer software., This position will be in support of the NYS Tax Modernization Program. This program will encompass multiple projects to modernize legacy systems within the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, which is responsible for billions in state revenue. Some of the major areas under modernization include: Collections and Accounts Receivable Taxpayer Accounting Withholding Tax Returns Processing --- Day-to-Day Tasks --- 1. Obtain business requirements to develop automated applications which meet business priorities. 2. Provide lead programming duties for tax related applications. 3. Develop and mentor staff using various technologies including J2EE, Spring, JSON, JavaScript and JDBC. 4. Develop and review detailed documentation for system and program change requirement including detail specifications documents. 5. Assist and provide guidance through all phases of the project management life cycle. 6. Develop unit test plans based on coding changes and user specifications. 7. Conduct unit testing and debugging of all code changes in the development environment. 8. Coordinate the migration of all code changes (programs, procedures, etc.) from development environment into user test environment. 9. Assist team members using distributed technologies including Java, DB2, XML and XQuery. 10. Ensure that staff members are properly trained and mentored. 11. Provide support, as needed, for defects and issue resolution. 12. Ensure that defects and issues are addressed promptly based on priority. 13. Facilitate and participate in meetings with ITS and DTF customers. 14. 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