Java Developer

Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Houston, TX 77079 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months

Description:
We are seeking a Java developer who will proactively contribute to a high performing team that will be responsible for development and support of critical commercial business applications for US Gas Transmission and Midstream (GTM).

Responsibilities:
* Implement all phases of the software life cycle, including systems analysis, requirements gathering, design, development, maintenance, and documentation.
* Utilize gas business knowledge and technical expertise to develop and support complex software solutions for critical commercial business applications, including implementation, testing, and debugging.
* Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to align on solution design and ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
* Conduct issue reviews and determines strategies to prevent problem reoccurrences.
* Proactively identify and drive process improvement opportunities, implementing solutions using current and emerging technologies.
* Address technical strategies to ensure adherence to security, business continuity, and compliance requirements.
* Analyze software performance and assist in establishing acceptable performance levels.
* Collaborate closely with other developers and quality assurance analysts.

Required Skills and Experience:
* University degree in computer science or related field.
* 5-7 years of experience in application development.
* Experience in web application development and implementing N-Tier architecture-based end-to-end solutions.
* Experience developing complex applications with Java, web services, CSS, XML/XSLT, HTML, JavaScript, Junit, and Oracle SQL.
* Proficiency in object-oriented programming, software design patterns, Spring framework, data structures and algorithms, multithreading and synchronization, and performance tuning.
* Experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, source code management repositories, and unit testing.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
* Highly self-motivated.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strong customer service focus, with the ability to understand and meet the needs of our business partners.
* Willingness to build and maintain collaborative relationships.

Preferred Skills and Experience
* Broad knowledge of programming languages and techniques including JSON, ORM, C#, IIS, ASP. Net.
* Experience with DevOps CI/CD and automated test execution using tools such as GIT, Azure DevOps, and Ansible.
* Experience with IT operations, automation, Cloud computing, and monitoring and logging.
* Strong understanding of gas pipeline business.
* Experience developing critical gas pipeline transmission and storage applications.