Location: Cleveland, OH, (HYBRID)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Java Developer is responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of applications software in a service provider environment that supports the company business strategies and objectives. The incumbent provides technical consulting to management, business users, and technical associates. Works closely with other developers as a mentor. As a technical specialist, this incumbent works with engineers and architects in continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent will support the implementation of business requirements for the Paint Stores Group (PSG) as they relate to Pricing and Point of Sale (POS) Modernization projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Planning

• Acquire and interpret business requirements, create functional specifications, and determine the most efficient and appropriate technologies.
• Work with Architecture role to review standards to determine the design which best meets project requirements.
• Responsible for implementing approved architecture design.
• Submit and review technical and process improvement recommendations as a member of the technical leadership team.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Perform complex programming assignments based upon established programming standards, methods, and best practices.
• Design application and database components for development projects.
• Perform analysis of business models, logical specifications, and customer requirements to design and build solutions utilizing multiple technologies.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects that have high technical complexity or involve significant challenges to the business.

Operational Management

• Maintain and modify applications; make approved changes by amending application documentation, developing detailed programming logic, and coding changes.
• Provide support for application problems and issues.
• Act as application Subject Matter Expert across all phases of project life cycle.
• Willingness and ability to train and teach other developers.

Incidental Functions

• Conduct research into new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks.
• Train and knowledge share with development teams.
• Mentor and coach developers and Professional Apprentices.
• Project and task management and reporting as necessary.
• Make presentations to management, business and peer groups as requested.
• Schedule and lead communication meetings with project members.
• Provide tier 2, on-call support for application problems and issues.
• Analyze performance of programs and act to correct deficiencies after consultation with business groups and approval of IT management.
• Assist with projects as required to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Participate in hiring activities, fulfilling affirmative action obligations and ensuring compliance with the equal employment opportunity policy.
• Minimal travel is required, additional travel may be required on a project basis.
• Work outside the standard office 7.5 hour workday may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience

• 5 years of IT experience.
• 5 years of experience working on all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• 5 years experience using Relational Database Management Systems, preferably Oracle.
• 5 years experience developing REST Web services.
• 3 years experience with JPA, Spring, Spring Boot frameworks
• Experience with Dev Ops processes including CD/CI pipelines preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Advanced analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to translate an idea or need into a completed solution or work product.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.