J2EE Developer

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 33 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced J2EE Developer to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law.  Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background checkAllied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

Responsibilities

Client's IT is continuing to develop an HHS data integration hub with a goal to accomplish the following:

• Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure for the data integration hub
• Design, development, and implementation (DD&I) of the data integration hub using an agile methodology for all standard SDLC phases that includes, but is not limited to: 
  • Validation of performance metric requirements
  • Creation of Epics/User Stories/Tasks
  • Automation of data acquisition from a variety of data sources
  • Development of complex SQL scripts 
  • Testing – integration, load and stress
  • Deployment / publication internally and externally
• Operations support and enhancement of the data integration hub

This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at client's for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS). As a member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:

• Filling the role of a technical leader, leading an agile development team through a project.
• Data acquisition from a variety of data sources for multiple uses.
• Developing complex SQL scripts to transform the source data to fit into a dimensional model, then to create views and materialized views in Oracle.
• Developing automation with Informatica Power Center/IICS to pull data from external data sources and transform it to fit into a dimensional model.
• Collaborating with other members of the Data Engineering Team on the design and implementation of an optimal data design.
• Verification and validation of SQL scripts, Informatica automation and database views.
• Developing automated means of performing verification and validation.
• Participating in all sprint ceremonies
• Work closely with the Architects and Data Engineering Team on implementation designs and data acquisition strategies.
• Develop mockups and work with customers for validation
• Working closely with other members of the team to address technical problems 
• Assisting with the implementation and configuration of developmental tools
• Producing and maintaining technical specifications, diagrams, or other documentation as needed to support the DD&I efforts 
• Participation in requirements and design sessions 
• Interpreting new and changing business requirements to determine the impact and proposing enhancements and changes to meet these new requirements 
• All other duties as assigned.

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

**Location of job: Hybrid-3 days remote with 2 days (Wednesday and Friday) required to be onsite**

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

13

Required

Proficient in J2EE technologies, with strong working knowledge of JavaScript and JSP

13

Required

Hands-on skills in Front-End/UI Development, including enhancement and maintenance of enterprise-grade web applications on the J2EE platform

13

Required

Strong SQL query writing skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.

13

Required

Experience in application development using Tomcat Server and web services.

8

Required

Experience developing comprehensive data validation and data quality checks across various stages of data ingestion and processing.

8

Required

Experience developing technical documentation for requirements, user training and operations

8

Required

Experience designing and developing SQL scripts for Snowflake

8

Required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience as a system analyst for a data analytics, performance management system, or data warehousing project.

8

Required

Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.

8

Required

Experience on an agile sprint team

8

Required

Experience with JIRA software

8

Required

Proven experience in business analysis with a focus on TIERS data (CHIP & Medicaid data) for healthcare services

8

Required

Experience integrating Tableau dashboards within web-based applications.

8

Preferred

Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices

4

Preferred

Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data

4

Preferred

Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment

4

Preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4

Preferred

Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required.

4

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience.

4

Preferred

Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry

4

Preferred

Prior experience with an HHS agency

4

Preferred

Prior experience working with PII or PHI data

4

Preferred

Functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc.)