Java Developer

UCLA

 As a member of the UCLA IT Services team, the Java Developer will be assigned to the Enterprise Faculty Information System (Opus) project. Typical duties include participation in JAD sessions, functional analysis, coding of complex application and comprehensive testing such as unit, systems, integration, user acceptance and load balancing tests to ensure proper functionality and system performance. The Developer will work closely with business, information and technical architects and requires the ability to interact with technical and functional staff at all levels. 

• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of complex, mission critical or enterprise applications using large-scale relational database(s) Required
• Experience with n-tier distributed technologies such as Java, J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, JDBC, HTML, XML, Soap, Rest, HTTP, Spring, Struts, WebSphere, Tomcat, Linux and Windows Required
• Experience with the development of complex, high volume, real-time applications 
• Experience working with the technical layers of an IT environment and the ability to engage technical staff in rationalizing, integrating and improving disparate IT environments Required
• Experience working with multiple teams to implement development methodologies, best practices, standards and toolsets; experience with the use of current IT standards; knowledge of enterprise and application architecture frameworks, methods and processes. Required
• Excellent understanding and experience in object oriented software engineering (OOAD, OOP) and architecture skills inclusive of Use Cases, UML, Sequence, Data Flow diagrams Required
• Demonstrated experience with any of the build tools like Ant, Apache Ivy and or Maven with Continuous Integration Server exposure Required
• Substantial experience in all aspects of the development of dynamic and distributed applications including gathering requirements and feedback from internal customers, providing creative direction, and defining and implementing advanced technical solutions Required
• Ability to focus on multiple projects and effectively coordinate multiple work groups; able to deal with pressure and handle problem situations Required
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with management, staff and stakeholders; successful working with technical and non-technical members of the team in a fast-paced, technical environment Required
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively and clearly convey technical and non-technical information and concepts to people and audiences of all levels and backgrounds; ability to deliver effective presentations, comprehensive proposals, white-papers, technical documents and develop high-quality deliverables Required
• Excellent technical analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills with self-motivation and willing to learn new concepts, technologies and processes Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS (or related) OR five years (or more) of equivalent experience; Required
• Experience in a higher education environment Preferred
• Experience with jBPM and Drools. Required

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