Java Developer
City of New York2 days ago
New York, NY, USAMid Level
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications using the Java EE platform and related technologies.
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define specifications, and integrate software components.
- Write clean, efficient, testable code and conduct unit and integration testing.
- Optimize applications for high-volume, low-latency performance, speed, and scalability.
- Debug applications, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot production problems, and provide timely resolutions.
- Document technical designs and specifications and research and present new technologies and alternatives.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Java and in-depth understanding of Java/JEE internals, including classloading, memory management, and transaction management.
- Hands-on experience with MVC frameworks and ORM technologies.
- Experience with web services and API development.
- Knowledge of relational databases and proficiency in SQL.
- Familiarity with version control systems and build tools such as Ant.
- Working experience with Fair Isaac’s Blaze Advisor rule engine is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.
- A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering; alternatively, a baccalaureate degree with eight years of related experience, or equivalent education and/or experience.
Benefits
- Health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan with 457, 401K, and Roth IRA options, pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits are available through District Council 37 – Local 2627.
- 35 hours weekly during the day.
- Work location is 5 Manhattan West, New York, NY.
About City of New York
The City of New York is the municipal government for the five boroughs, delivering public services such as housing, social assistance, public safety, and digital tools for residents and businesses. It is publicly funded and operates agencies including the Department of Social Services (HRA and DHS) and the New York City Housing Authority. Headquartered in New York, NY, it builds and maintains large-scale systems supporting benefits eligibility, case management, housing, and civic services.