Java Developer IV

Job PostingThe client Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) was created by the legislature in 1870, vested with broad powers to ensure that the insurance industry responsibly and adequately met the insurance needs of Wisconsin citizens.OCI Information Technology (OCI IT) supports and manages the many web-based applications for the benefit of OCI. OCI IT is looking for an additional experienced Java and NodeJS Contractor to support, maintain, and develop various applications.ExperienceRequiredAt least six years of experience in the following: Java development including new development and enhancement projects; supporting and troubleshooting existing applications; upgrading legacy applications; Angular; NodeJS; ViewJS; application modernization; SQL scripting.Strong knowledge of SDLC best practices; strong ability to identify root cause; general knowledge of database best practices.Troubleshooting pre-existing web-based solutions with minimal existing documentation.Creating and editing business processes and technical documentation.The ability to be a value-add resource by being proactive and applying analytical and critical thinking to work toward a successful outcome, not just following a list of steps.Working directly with business users to resolve production issues timely and correctly.Strong communication skills, including verbal (phone/video) and written (email).Strong analytical, organizational, and task management skills.Desire and ability to actively participate in business requirements gathering sessions and technical reviews.Strongly DesiredTableau; Alfresco (for Document Management); Alteryx or other ETL tools; PerfectForms.Tomcat and Apache Server Administration knowledge; Jfrog Artifactory; Bit Bucket Bamboo; Jira.State and/or Local Government work history.Windows Server administration experience.Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid SDLC (and the ability to determine the best approach given a business need).Example ResponsibilitiesThe ability to be a value-add resource by being proactive and applying analytical and critical thinking to work toward a successful outcome, not just following a list of steps.User support and triage of issues, and timely resolution of assigned tickets.Identifying patterns of tickets to isolate true root cause and propose solutions and/or changes.Understanding business requirements to achieve OCI’s desired outcomes, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.Suggesting, and demonstrating, conceptual designs to improve the user experience.High quality support of applications and design of new applications with minimal oversight.Communication of important updates and/or necessary changes to Management, where appropriateRecommendation for design improvements to existing solutions.Standard development environment requirements, to include documentation and task tracking.Support for other OCI IT team initiatives as needed.