About the Role
The Java Developer Associate is responsible for assisting in computer programming and applications support, participating in automation projects, and supporting related activities. The Java Developer is responsible for complex computer programming and systems analysis work, planning, scheduling, and leading software application projects. This position will proactively work with all application development teams, IT staff, and agency employees.
Responsibilities
- Codes, tests, and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages with primary focus on Java.
- Writes basic unit tests based on provided examples.
- Builds simple to routine SQL statements and stored procedures.
- Generates reports using report creation tools.
- Attends and participates in code reviews.
- Documents existing processes for TRS Staff to utilize as reference.
- Performs research, analysis, or development tasks as assigned.
- Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into databases and other automated applications; and preparing simple queries and reports.
- Reviews forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for completeness and acceptability.
- Assists in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.
- Leads small to large scale software application projects with significant impact on the long-range effectiveness of TRS's ability to serve its membership, including developing and implementing project plans and coordinating the work of staff assigned to the project.
- Performs high-level analysis of end user business processes and automation needs.
- Develops new applications and programs or enhancements to existing applications and programs to better meet those needs.
- Documents programming logic and actions, and drafts user procedures.
- Participates in or leads code reviews and demonstrations of programs and applications.
- Responds to requests for assistance routed by Helpdesk staff, and troubleshoots and resolves application-related problems for agency staff as needed.
- Develops and documents technology standards for the agency.
- Provides training and technical assistance to IT staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a closely related field.
- High school diploma or equivalent and additional full-time experience in computer programming or related experience may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
- One (1) year of full-time experience in computer programming. (For Java Developer Associate)
- Three (3) years of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience in computer programming or a closely related field. (For Java Developer)
- One (1) year of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience developing web applications using Java, J2EE/EJB or a closely related field. (For Java Developer)
- One (1) year of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience leading major software application projects or a closely related field. (For Java Developer)
- Experience may be concurrent.
- A master's degree or doctoral degree in a closely related field may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
- Previous experience in software development through an internship, boot camp, or formal work environment.
- Experience developing applications using Java J2EE/EJB and/or Angular.
- Experience using Microsoft SQL Server including experience with SSRS, SSIS and/or writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools responsibly (e.g., code generation, testing support, analysis) with an understanding of model limitations, data privacy, and ethical use.
- Experience working with business intelligence, e-signature, and/or UX/UI development.
- Experience working in or knowledge of Agile software development.
- Experience with requirements gathering and refinement, creating specifications, developing code to address requirements, conducting unit testing, responding to quality assurance findings, and maintaining those applications once they have been deployed.
- Experience managing projects and developing applications utilizing a well-defined systems development lifecycle methodology (SDLC).
- Experience building REST and SOAP based web services.
Skills
- Computer programming
- Applications support
- Automation projects
- Researching, compiling and analyzing data
- Computer programming and systems analysis
- Software application projects
- Coding
- Testing
- Debugging
- Java
- SQL statements
- Stored procedures
- Report creation tools
- Code reviews
- Documentation
- Data entry
- Database management
- Querying
- Agency policies and procedures analysis
- Project planning
- Project management
- End user business process analysis
- Application development
- User procedures documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Technology standards development
- Training
- Technical assistance
- Analyzing problems
- Devising innovative and effective solutions
- Collecting and analyzing complex data
- Evaluating information and business processes
- Drawing logical conclusions
- Writing basic/complex computer programs
- Developing automated solutions for manual processes
- Providing effective customer service
- Communicating basic/complex technical information
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating work
- Handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Managing conflicting priorities and demands
- Establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships
- Working effectively in a professional, matrix team environment
- Java J2EE/EJB
- Angular
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SSRS
- SSIS
- AI-assisted development tools
- Business intelligence
- E-signature
- UX/UI development
- Agile software development
- Requirements gathering and refinement
- Quality assurance
- Systems development lifecycle methodology (SDLC)
- REST based web services
- SOAP based web services
Location
- TRS Headquarters Building 2
- 1900 Aldrich Street
- Austin, Texas, 78723
- United States
Work Type
- Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF)
Experience Level
- Associate
- Intermediate
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a closely related field
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
Salary/Compensations
- Depends on Qualification
About the Company
- The Information Technology (IT) Division lays the foundation for TRS to deliver excellent service experiences across the organization and with our members.
- We serve with purpose through mentorship and collaboration across a broad variety of teams unified by innovation to create technology and information solutions that have a positive impact on our members’ lives.
- We invite you to join one of Austin’s Top Workplaces.
- TRS offers a best-in-class combination of technology and continuous learning opportunities to equip you to solve problems, expand your knowledge, and create impact for 1 in 20 Texans.
