Software Engineer 3

Software Engineer 3

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Software Engineer 3 with our energy and utilities client in San Antonio, TX. This is a 5-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $52.00 - $57.00/hr W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software programs based on customer requirements, using development standards and software development lifecycle process. Daily tasks may include requirements analysis, design, planning, programming, testing, documentation, error/exception handling, performance improvements and business process implementation. Tasks may also include analysis, research and recommendations for process implementation, performance and technology improvements. Demonstrates technical expertise through maintaining primary technical programming skills for assigned job, developing new skills as required, developing guidelines and standards, and demonstrating best practices and leadership.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software solutions to meet customer requirements. Tasks required to complete this often include requirements analysis, documentation, error/exception handling, business process implementation, performance analysis/improvements and technology research.
• Maintain technical skills through hands-on experience, independent research, training and/or conferences.
• Strong understanding of secure cloud technologies.
• Collaborates with leadership, product owners, architects, and business liaison to understand requirements
• Maintains and enhances existing system design through strong understanding of architecture and test-driven development skills
• Research and develop new technologies to enhance current and future design, security and system performance
• Strong understanding of Web Services and SOAP/REST integrations of third-party and remote systems
• Expert knowledge in optimizing SQL relational operations including direct query, caching mechanisms, read/write clustering, etc.
• Strong understanding of DevOps best practices, Code Repository Branching/Merging, and system integrations
• Expert knowledge of code implementation, and upgrades of platform infrastructures
• Good understanding of the configuration and management of Apache Tomcat for hosting Java Web Applications
• Knowledge of SSL and Encryption methodologies, as well as an understanding of SSL implementations
• Good understanding of secure cloud technologies
• Ability to assist in the communication with customers, requirements gathering, design, analysis, documentation, and development of project assignments.
• Technical skills necessary for developing architectural designs from gathered requirements.
• Ability to develop full-stack application solutions.
• Self-managed and motivated to maintain project deliverables and timelines.
• Technical knowledge to identify gaps and complications in project designs.
• Ability to professionally negotiate and challenge decisions, when necessary, to ensure project success.
• Participate in Agile development methodology and ceremonies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering from an accredited university OR Relevant technical programming experience
• Mid-level experience in web-based IT solutions:
• Demonstrates at least two or more primary technical skill area listed here: Java and/or web programming, including JSP, Servlets, JDBC, web services, mobile, Angular, React, React Native, VueJS, JSON and HTML web development, Relational database design and application development (i.e., Oracle, DB2, etc.), including SQL queries, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, DB2, etc., and Hands-on developer application server experience, including Apache Tomcat, WebSphere Application Server or other (preferred)
• Proficient in using Github, including branching and merging.
• Demonstrated ability to create and execute unit tests.
• Object-oriented programming experience
• Mid-level experience with one or more development methodologies (i.e., waterfall, Agile, Rational Unified Process – RUP, etc.)
• Demonstrates critical thinking problem solving skills on a semi-routing basis for creative and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrates decision-making and communication skills to address customer issues, as well as analyze and clarify a new project assignment.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates technical writing skills
• Demonstrates customer service and situation-appropriate, professional customer communication
• Demonstrates time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Independent thinking skills and ability to self-manage workload. Responsibilities are usually project oriented with general guidelines and references available.
• Ability to work independently on project assignments, including communication with customers, requirements gathering, design, analysis, documentation, and development.
• Understanding of APIs and modern technology architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Java Developer Certification(s)
• Oracle or DB2 Certification(s)
• Experience with Oracle AEM integrations.
• Experience with Oracle Visual Builder
• Professional Experience in web-based IT solutions
• Experience in mobile responsive Web design
• Solid knowledge of OWASP and familiarity with web application vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrates technical writing skills
• Demonstrates customer service and situation-appropriate, professional customer communication
• Demonstrates time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline configurations and management
• Working knowledge of source control software (SVN or Git), build and deployment tools (Maven, Jenkins, Gradle)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and real-world systems deployment experience.

Working Conditions: Environment

• Indoor work, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.
• Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io