NJDOA Java Developer

Java Developer PositionThe NJ Department of Agriculture is looking to hire a seasoned Java developer who can quickly understand the business requirements provided and operate with minimal technical oversight to help create new web application functionality. We need someone who is a full stack developer (UI, Middle and Back end - database) with experience in developing web applications using Java, Spring, Bootstrap and Jquery.Technical Skills/Experience needed in relative order of importance:Java 8, 11, and higher versionsSQLJavaScriptCSSBootstrap 4 & 5+JPA (Java Persistence API)Other Technical Skills/Experience desired in no specific order of preference:Eclipse IDEJQueryApache Tomcat/TomEEJUnit & SeleniumAWS cloud (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, etc.)Jira & ConfluenceThe successful candidate should also possess the following qualities:Capable of using current programming language and technologies to write code, complete programming, and perform testing and debugging of web applications.Able to analyze business requirements to determine appropriate technology solutions for the customer environment.Can respond positively and constructively to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.Has experience in designing and implementing web services.Has solid knowledge of database technologies, particularly experience in writing SQL queries and creating stored procedures, functions, tables and other database objects.Knowledge of agile development processes, especially Scrum, with software development task estimation experience a big plus.Able to provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.Can work well with non-technical end users as needed.Demonstrates interest in learning new technologies.Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Able to investigate operational or systematic problems and user queries as required.Demonstrates the ability to follow all department standards and methodologies.Capable of interacting and communicating effectively with all levels of staff, senior management and customers.Able to communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-and group presentation situations.Able to work well individually and in a highly collaborative team environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.