Position Summary

Effectual

Java

Developers

are key members of the Public Sector Program Management team, responsible for delivering mission-aligned solutions with a strong focus on technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. As representatives of the Effectual brand, they are expected to stay current with applicable public sector standards, policies, and best practices to consistently deliver high-quality, well-architected solutions that address the diverse needs of government and public sector organizations.

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of

an
Effectual
Java
Developer

Design and develop scalable web applications while leading the refactoring and migration of legacy systems to AWS cloud. Provide technical support, collaborate closely with product owners to translate requirements into solutions, andparticipatein architectural planning. Be available during core customer hours, support in-person collaboration which is essential to ensure effective communication and teamwork.Lead development or refactoring of Java based web applications,utilizemodern frameworks,maintainthorough documentation, manage code in GitLab, and follow Agile methodologies.Provide technical support and consultation for projects and processes.Yourexpertisewill be critical in driving both application development and successful cloud migration initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business
and functional
requirements for application
development
, refactoring,
and modernization, feature enrichment and enhancements, and migrations

WebSphereexpertise,including:

Design, install, and configure IBM WebSphere ND Clusters

Build and manage multi-node clusters, deployment managers, and security standards

Deploy and tune WebSphere JVM settings, thread pools, and connection pools

Configureand ensure thatWebSphereenvironmentsare secure and compliant

Comfortable working withcustom securityregistries, LTPA, and SSL/TLS, and LDAP

Familiarity with WebSphere migrations

Hands-on experience with:

Java/J2EE web development, JPA

JavaScript Frameworks (React, JS Promise, jQuery, Angular)

Spring and Spring Boot development

Web services development - SOAP and REST Services

GitLab, CI/CD Pipelines

AWS Cloud, Cloud Migrations, Python, YAML

Knowledge of front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, AJAX

Experience working with databases

PostgreSQL,SQL, DB2, and Oracle databases including SQL data read and manipulation

Ability to create, store, and use structured and unstructured data

Work closely with the client and stakeholders to solicitate and analyze requirements, offer design options, build and present prototypes, incorporate review feedback, develop, test, manage GIT CI/CD,participatein the deployment and post-production activities

Understanding of Git and branching

Assist
in the development of project documentation, including requirements documentation, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides

Provide
expert guidance and support to project teams during the application
development
lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables

Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of application
development
projects

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in relatedfieldAND

Minimum Experience:

8years of experience, including 4 years in specialized software design roles
OR

Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience:
Must have at least10years of on-the-job experience

Available during customer working hours, as needed—for scheduled and impromptu support

Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC

Must be a US Citizen

8+ years of experience in Java J2EE application development with deployment and support on IBM WebSphere Application Server, including design, coding, integration, and performance optimization

8+ years of experience with Restful Web services, Node.js,Application.js, XML, andJSON

8+ years of experience withReact or otherJavaScript Frameworks (JS Promise, jQuery, Angular)

4+ years of experience
of
AWS
cloud, including core services and infrastructure components

Demonstrated
expertise
in successfully migrating applications to the cloud

Strong knowledge of cloud management tools and services

Experience with infrastructure-as-code
(
IaC
)
tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible

Demonstrable knowledge of SDLC methodologies
like
Agile
/ Scrum

Quick-learner andoperatingwith minimum supervision in a changing environment

Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents usingMicrosoft Office suite

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and engage stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications

Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings

Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work

Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines

Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred)

Experience with Mainframes to AWS Cloud migration

Experience with Java 1.8,IcefacesJSF (Java Server Faces) framework,DB2 mainframe,GlassFishapplication server

Hands-on experience leading large-scale migrations of on-premises systems to the cloud

AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Cloud cost optimizationexpertise

Deep understanding of networking, security, and cloud best practices

Knowledge or history working with ANT (Another Neat Tool) or Gradle

Experience working with Selenium or another front-end testing framework

Experience working with Containers and setting up development pipelines

Proficiencyin database analysis, mapping, and design
Stay updated with emerging AWS cloud technologies, public sector regulations, industry trends, and best practices related to application migrations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work isgenerally performedin an office environment.Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, writtencommunication.Employeesare occasionally required tostand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may beamendedanytimeat the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents willpossessthe skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc.is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring,promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

Java Developer - WebSphere SME

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