Penn Foster
Java Developer
Penn Foster, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Acts as a partner with the business to facilitate and implement technology solutions. Responsible for writing system requirements that will ensure the technology solution will meet the needs of the business. Leverages appropriate technical resources. Requires a high level understanding of systems, industry and end-user requirements. Demonstrates subject matter expertise and is able to integrate domain knowledge with an understanding of financial services standards and practices. Is the primary on the most complex or escalated issues and may provide direction and guidance to team members. Applies specialized business knowledge and technical skills to significant deliverables and projects that involve multiple IT departments, business units and have enterprise impact. Is able to make judgements and recommendations based on the analysis and interpretation of data.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Creates detailed business requirements for functional (e.g., business processes, rules) and non-functional (e.g., data, security) capabilities.Validates test cases to ensure that scripts will evaluate the business function being performed.Gathers and interprets information from multiple sources (including databases, interviews, etc.) and makes recommendations.Provides support for application development teams including documenting business processes.Translates technical concepts to business audience and business information to a technical audience.Participates in developing estimates and implementation plans for technical solutions.Partners with team members to develop project schedules, reports and documentation. May be required to act as project lead on small to medium projects and/or provide direction to others on the team.Works with User Experience / Design resources to help visualize requirements into prototype.Understands and applies principles in risk management, issue tracking and change management.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
Advanced knowledge of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering.Understanding of microservices architecture.Familiar with Messaging infrastructures such as MQ.Familiar with Java application containers, such as Apache Tomcat.Skill in:
Proficiency in Java/J2EE programming.Experience with Spring framework and ORM framework.Experience with Oracle SQL/PL.Experience working in an Agile development environment.Ability to:
Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.Occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and five (5) years of relevant experience or combination of education, training and experience.Financial Services experience required.Licenses/Certifications
None required.TravelTravel Required: NoRaymond James Guiding Behaviors
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.We expect our associates at all levels to:Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes.Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind.Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter.Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.Job:
Technology
Primary Location:
US-NJ-Newark-Jersey City
Organization:
Fixed Income
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
No
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Creates detailed business requirements for functional (e.g., business processes, rules) and non-functional (e.g., data, security) capabilities.Validates test cases to ensure that scripts will evaluate the business function being performed.Gathers and interprets information from multiple sources (including databases, interviews, etc.) and makes recommendations.Provides support for application development teams including documenting business processes.Translates technical concepts to business audience and business information to a technical audience.Participates in developing estimates and implementation plans for technical solutions.Partners with team members to develop project schedules, reports and documentation. May be required to act as project lead on small to medium projects and/or provide direction to others on the team.Works with User Experience / Design resources to help visualize requirements into prototype.Understands and applies principles in risk management, issue tracking and change management.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
Advanced knowledge of risk management, issue tracking, change management and requirements gathering.Understanding of microservices architecture.Familiar with Messaging infrastructures such as MQ.Familiar with Java application containers, such as Apache Tomcat.Skill in:
Proficiency in Java/J2EE programming.Experience with Spring framework and ORM framework.Experience with Oracle SQL/PL.Experience working in an Agile development environment.Ability to:
Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.Occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and five (5) years of relevant experience or combination of education, training and experience.Financial Services experience required.Licenses/Certifications
None required.TravelTravel Required: NoRaymond James Guiding Behaviors
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.We expect our associates at all levels to:Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same.Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes.Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind.Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter.Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm.At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.Job:
Technology
Primary Location:
US-NJ-Newark-Jersey City
Organization:
Fixed Income
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift:
Day Job
Travel:
No
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