Programmer II

Programmer IIThe primary function of the Programmer II is:To support the corporate automation effort through the development of new software systems and features, and the maintenance and modification of existing systems.To document new systems, modifications to existing systems, and processes and procedures necessary to support these systems.To ensure effective collaboration between technical team members, systems management, and non-I.T business units.Writes new code and implements new features from business requirements / design specifications.Tests and debugs code. Create patches for reported problems.Documents new code and changes to existing code, and abides by prevailing standards for such documentation.Collaborates with team members to identify deficiencies in applications, approaches in design, and long-range roadmaps.Participates with I.T staff and product owners to ensure business requirements are clearly understood.Provides day-to-day assistance to lesser-skilled developers.Utilizes modeling methodologies during the planning and implementation phases of new systems and the modification of existing systems.Adheres to all established processes and procedures.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent; 3+ years of Java/J2EE programming experience; or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated understanding of object-oriented analysis and design principlesExperience with SQL and relational databasesAbility to work and communicate effectively at both technical and non-technical levelsPREFERRED SKILLS:Experience using MVC Frameworks such as SpringExperience with Groovy/GrailsExperience with UI/UX design and implementationAbility to create Mock-ups, Wireframes, and Responsive Web DesignsExperience using Bootstrap, CSS3, Embers, HTML5, and JQUERYExperience with unit and integration testing practices and technologies