Developer/Programmer Analyst 3

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Developer/Programmer Analyst 3

Location(s): Austin, TX

Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Developer/Programmer Analyst III to support the development, maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of large-scale enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, SQL databases, Linux environments, and enterprise application support. This role involves leading development efforts, troubleshooting complex production issues, coordinating technical activities, and participating in modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy mainframe systems to Java-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the coding, testing, debugging, and deployment of enterprise applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Create and review technical designs, flowcharts, and system documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate production support procedures and end-user documentation.
• Analyze business requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, packages, and database triggers.
• Evaluate database schemas and improve database performance.
• Troubleshoot application issues by analyzing logs, system messages, memory utilization, thread connectivity, and system performance.
• Monitor Linux-based application environments.
• Recommend and implement application performance improvements.
• Develop backup and recovery processes to support business continuity.
• Lead technical research for new projects, system enhancements, and software modifications.
• Coordinate development activities across team members.
• Establish programming standards, best practices, and development procedures.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support application modernization initiatives involving legacy mainframe migration to Java/SQL platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of Java development experience.
• 10+ years of SQL database development and administration experience.
• 8+ years supporting and enhancing large enterprise applications in a team environment.
• 5+ years of Linux experience.
• Strong experience with application troubleshooting and production support.
• Experience developing technical documentation and system design artifacts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience leading development activities and coordinating technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with Atlassian tools, particularly Jira.
• 8+ years of experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience supporting State of Texas applications.
• Experience working within the Texas Department of Public Safety environment.
• Experience modernizing legacy mainframe applications into Java and SQL-based solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Java
• SQL
• Linux
• Database Design
• SQL Packages and Triggers
• Performance Tuning
• Application Troubleshooting
• Production Support
• System Analysis
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Agile Methodology
• Jira
• Legacy Application Modernization
• Mainframe Migration
• Technical Documentation
• Enterprise Application Development

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of Java development.
• Minimum 10 years of SQL database experience.
• Minimum 8 years supporting large enterprise applications.
• Minimum 5 years working in Linux environments.

This position is ideal for a senior-level developer with extensive enterprise application experience, strong Java and SQL expertise, and a background in leading development efforts while supporting mission-critical systems.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.