Programmer II

The primary function of the Programmer II is:

• To support the corporate automation effort through the development of new software systems and features, and the maintenance and modification of existing systems.
• To document new systems, modifications to existing systems, and processes and procedures necessary to support these systems.
• To ensure effective collaboration between technical team members, systems management, and non-I.T business units.
• Writes new code and implements new features from business requirements / design specifications. .
• Tests and debugs code. Create patches for reported problems.
• Documents new code and changes to existing code, and abides by prevailing standards for such documentation.
• Collaborates with team members to identify deficiencies in applications, approaches in design, and long-range roadmaps.
• Participates with I.T staff and product owners to ensure business requirements are clearly understood.
• Provides day-to-day assistance to lesser-skilled developers.
• Utilizes modeling methodologies during the planning and implementation phases of new systems and the modification of existing systems.
• Adheres to all established processes and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent; 3+ years of Java/J2EE programming experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented analysis and design principles
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Ability to work and communicate effectively at both technical and non-technical levels

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience using MVC Frameworks such as Spring
• Experience with Groovy/Grails
• Experience with UI/UX design and implementation
• Ability to create Mock-ups, Wireframes, and Responsive Web Designs
• Experience using Bootstrap, CSS3, Embers, HTML5, and JQUERY
• Experience with unit and integration testing practices and technologies

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