Java Engineer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy working code and configurations for features and functionality as described in applicable documentation or as required by the Program
  • Refactor components to ensure maintainability and performance
  • Check-in code and configuration updates using the Program’s designated Version Control System and processes (e.g., GitLab, Azure DevOps)
  • Integrate individual existing and new components with other Public Access Subsystem and/or Content Management and Preservation Subsystem components, as needed to support Program needs
  • Create and update issues within source code management tools (e.g., GitLab, Azure DevOps) and update GPO’s enterprise issue trackers (e.g., Trello, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
  • Create user stories, acceptance criteria, and test steps. Update release and backlog issues within the GovInfo Program’s release and backlog management tools. (e.g., Trello, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
  • Employ agile practices and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) based on the scope of work to be performed and as directed by GPO. The role of Product Owner is performed by GPO personnel and the rest of the team is comprised of contracted development and support team members
  • Advise on agile processes and perform duties and associated responsibilities to support development and support efforts
  • Champion agile software development practices on component and cross-functional teams, including day to day communications and activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree with 5-8 years of Java engineering experience (or commensurate experience)
  • Experience building, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing Java
  • EE custom applications and web services
  • Experience in developing applications on the Documentum, Oracle, MySQL platform, with open source content management systems such as Drupal
  • Experience troubleshooting operational support issues in a fast-paced Production
  • environment
  • Experience with traditional waterfall and agile software development lifecycle
  • methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
  • Experience authoring, editing, and maintaining design documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration documentation
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills including conveying
  • technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Experience with DevOps, test driven development, and test automation for all levels of the test pyramid
  • Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a public trust clearance

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers–people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things – for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $81,850.00 – USD $130,950.00 /Yr.