Application Development Analyst

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Job description

Primary Work: Serve as an Application Developer focusing on the following technologies: Java/JEE and Oracle DBMS. This role supports ongoing maintenance needed to ensure the stability of applications residing in the DEP portfolio. The focus of this support work will focus on a specific Division's application portfolio, however the team member may also be assigned to work on other projects and/or applications in the DEP application portfolio, as specified by FDEP management.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

Required Tasks to be performed:

• Provide maintenance, enhancement and support for a variety of the agency's business applications.

• Assisting in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.

• Research and document requirements of program users.

• Writing, translating and coding software programs and applications per specifications.

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines.

• Working with network administrators, systems analysts and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior programmers.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 7+ years' experience with Java application development, leveraging frameworks such as Struts/Tiles, Struts 2, Servlets/JSP, and JPA/Hibernate

• 5+ years' experience with Oracle databases, possessing the capability to develop DML and DDL statements to produce very complex queries and PL/SQL database objects, including both DML and DDL

• 3+ years' experience with Javascript frameworks, such as AngularJS, NodeJS, React or JQuery

• 3+ years' experience as a full-stack developer

• Experience with responsive design frameworks, preferably Bootstrap

• Experience using code repositories, preferably Git

• Experience using continuous integration tools, preferably Jenkins

• Knowledge of relational database designs

• Knowledge of object-oriented design methodologies

• Knowledge of Information Systems Development Methodology (ISDM)

• Experience with database query tools (i.e., TOAD, SQL Developer, SQL Navigator)

• Knowledge of database security, including role-based security

• Knowledge and experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML)

• Ability to be creative, to use sound judgment, and to display foresight to identify potential problems and design/specifications and assigned application software systems

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality

• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, oral and written communication skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Oracle certification(s)

• Familiarity with Agile development, specifically Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP) and Kanban.

• Experience with Virtualization, preferably Docker

• Experience implementing GIS (Geographic Information System) applications

• Experience developing web services, preferably RESTful web services

• Experience with environmental regulatory business processes and practices

• Knowledge and understanding of DEP's technical environment

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

All full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, dental, vision health benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D (paid by company)

401k, Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Account plans.

Paid-time Off or Paid Sick Leave (amount dependent on position level and if required by state).

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