Java Developer

 Interview: Phone and skype ( Locals preferred )

First Energy

Description:

Responsibilities Include:
• Assisting in the building of new Java components to be used across various projects for our external facing FirstEnergy corporate websites: FECorp.com and FES.com
• Utilization of Adobe AEM enterprise content management system for external website development
• Building and deploying responsive websites that are focused on ease-of-use, task-driven functionality, and a consistent user experience across multiple mobile devices and operating systems
• Management of source code repositories, builds, and deploys using Microsoft's Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Working with open-source frameworks and libraries such as Spring, JPA, SASS, Knockout, JQuery, Axis, Google Charts and more
• Driving the adoption of standards and governance to ensure FirstEnergy's Java/Web development platform remains stable, reliable, and secure for all users
• Active participation in a collaborative work environment
• Investigation and resolution of issues reported by the testers of our external facing corporate websites
• Availability to work flexible hours in order to support our Java/Web application portfolio
• Frequent interaction with business owners/stakeholders to gather requirements for new development projects, assist in defect resolution during testing, etc.

Required Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of related work experience in Java web development
• Advanced knowledge of Java JEE development concepts using the following tools/frameworks: Java Servlets, JavaScript, Eclipse, Maven, Spring Security, Axis - Web Services and CSS.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with team programming (e.g. check-in, check-out, version control).
• Experience integrating Java web applications with an Oracle DBMS.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a production support environment; possess analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems, identify and implement process improvements, and think creatively.
• Must be skilled in both oral and written communications in order to contribute to meetings and capture requirements as well as write documentation, specifications, procedures and process flows.
• Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, and possesses an aptitude to learn quickly.
• Proven team player, contributes to team goals, encourages and supports team members.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, and be available for call-in and after hours support if needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience building and deploying Java code via Maven pom files and/or a continuous integration system.
• Experience/Knowledge using Microsoft's Team Foundation Server (TFS) to manage source code, manage developer tasks and bugs, and perform and builds/deploys.
• Experience developing in conjunction with an enterprise content management system.