Senior Java Software Engineer

Working with the TCEQ IRD and user staff to develop design documents and SQL-driven screen prototypes from user requirements within a rapid turnaround cycle. Assist in presenting the resultant prototype to various end user audiences to demonstrate screen content, dialog, and usability and to identify and incorporate user-requested changes as directed by the technical leader. Transform the approved prototype and design into a JBoss JEE, Primefaces, JSF, EJB and Hibernate application for external users to provide external authorization application, issuance, renewal and termination support. To do this, two systems exist to allow TCEQ Users to set up permit processing data and for external facility owners and operators to request, receive, renew and terminate TCEQ operating authorization. Systems interact with other agency systems via web service, Oracle database, and proxy technologies. Producing module specifications, unit test requirements, and system and integration test requirements. II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Years Required/ Preferred Experience 8 Required Developing Internet Web browser-based transaction and reporting applications using JSF, Hibernate, J2EE technologies to access an Oracle RDBMS 13g RAC or later database in a multi-developer, configuration controlled environment 8 Required Using JBOSS IDEs including JBOSS AS (5.0 – 7.0) on JBOSS EAP (5.0 – 7.0); utilizing JSF (1.2 – 3.0) EJB (3.0 - 3.2), JSP (2.0 - 2.3), design patterns, and Hibernate (3.3.2 – 5.4.15), JDK (1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8) 8 Required Developing and consuming web services, creating PDF documents in a Java application, internet security exposures and how to code to prevent the application from being hacked or hijacked. 8 Required Developing Oracle PL/SQL applications and familiarity with Oracle objects (tables, constraints, triggers, etc.) 5 Required Experience with data modeling, entity relationship diagrams, SQL, and Web page user interface design 5 Required Knowledge of database concepts such as referential integrity and data normalization 5 Required Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and their integration with end user business processes 5 Required Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with people of all technical levels 5 Preferred Full-time experience in computer programming and/or systems analysis 5 Preferred Preparing technical documents of varying complexities for technical and non-technical audiences 5 Preferred Working with data automation standards and systems administration technologies 5 Preferred Analyzing and interpreting agency organizations, business practices, policies and procedures 5 Preferred Ability to coordinate and evaluate the work of others and to explain abstract concepts and terms