Job Description

HORUS Technology Solutions is seeking to hire a Junior Java Developer. This is an opportunity for an entry level JAVA Developer on a highly visible, fast paced program. This position includes collaboration with both technical and non-technical personnel across all project stakeholders. With this role comes an opportunity to learn new technologies and take a position of visibility at key levels within the government.

A top candidate would be very client focused. To be a strong team player you must have good communication skills, be proactive in identifying issues and risks, and work with the client and the team to be a trusted advisor. Use your strong analytic skills and ability to solve challenges with technology to make an impact on our government clients' critical missions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain applications using Java and J2EE technologies.
• Produce efficient, maintainable, reliable code and refactor code as necessary for system enhancements.
• Research, design, develop, and support software systems to meet with user requirements, applying principles and techniques of computer science and analysis. Unit test, debug, and maintain the systems.
• Support will include maintenance of several existing system-to-system interfaces with external organizations, develop and prototype new web services and API's using technologies such as JSON, REST, XML to facilitate data exchanges
• Develop advanced queries, create data models and views in PostgreSQL Database
• Work in a dynamic environment utilizing troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and attention to detail, working in a collaborative team environment using modern software development practices
• Under Lead Developer guidance work to define requirements, research candidate technologies, and support development of solutions for system enhancements
• Support development by applying Agile principles, including participating in sprint planning, design sessions, development, testing and deployment

Qualifications:

• S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in computer science
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented with ability to think critically and act expeditiously to evaluate situations, make decisions and solve problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well with a variety of personalities
• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies
• Ability to quickly learn technologies used on the project:
  • Java, J2EE
  • Cloud such as Azure, AWS, etc.
  • COTS products such as Solr, Tomcat, etc.
  • REST webservices
  • Architectural patterns such as Microservices, SOA, MVC, etc.
  • PostgreSQL Database
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to create process maps utilizing Visio or other similar software

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