Java Developer

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Java Developer
Details:
Java Developer
Location: Oakland CA / Phoenix AZ - Hybrid
Duration: 12 months
The Software Engineer is a member of a development team in one of the development units within IT Services. He or she is responsible for playing a role in the development, delivery and maintenance of enterprise or local applications or core reusable components. The incumbent is expected to understand the business practices of his or her customers within the applicable business unit or units and adapt appropriate solutions to business problems or requirements. He or she is responsible for adhering to Matson's application development principles and standards and industry best practices.
Potential Accountabilities

• Possess working knowledge of relevant Matson technology and general business knowledge. Seeks to familiarize one's self with Matson's business processes and continually expands on this knowledge.
• Exhibit hands-on expertise in at least one Matson technology. Exhibits initiative to learn new technologies related to Matson's target architecture.
• Communicate effectively one-on-one; possess a sense of appropriate communication methods within IT Services and with business partners.
• Execute assigned tasks with minimal supervision, consistently delivering high quality technical solutions. Self-taught on software engineering concepts. Continually assesses one's own code and seeks opportunities to make improvements.
• Design, code and test software components and framework to be used in enterprise or local applications, while adhering to standards defined in the design and development phases of the Matson SDLC. Write code that is efficient and easily maintained; develop technical documentation as defined within the SDLC.
• Perform on-call responsibilities for production support of Matson enterprise or local applications as required.

Competencies

• Analytical - Collects information to analyze a problem in order to determine the best technical solution.
• Problem Solving - Able to troubleshoot problems of some complexity within a timely manner.
• Task Management - Organizes tasks and communicates changes and progress to immediate supervisor. Prioritizes work activities and uses time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Customer Service - Responsive to identified production problems; Responds promptly and with a sense of purpose.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates well with peers, management and the business community.
• Teamwork - Performs as an active participant of the team and contributes to building a positive team spirit. Works collaboratively with other members of the IT Infrastructure team and other IT Services team members.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically and upholds organizational values.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner and reacts well under pressure.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, particularly in developing and executing test plans; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Maximizes productivity; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; takes the initiative to ask for additional tasks when assignments are complete.
• Dependability - Follows direction, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness and uses creativity when solving problems.

Skills

• The individual should have experience with full life cycle development. The individual must have experience developing in one or more of the following environments:
• Web applications using various technologies including Java ant Build, Groovy, EDI, Java 2
• Enterprise Edition framework, java, tomcat, maven, nexus, jsp, html, xml, relational database (Oracle,SQLServer), sql, jasper reports, hibernate, groovy, kibana, cloudwatch, ec2, linux, jenkins, excel macros
• Pluses include CVS or equivalent version / source code control tool.
• Some exposure to RUP & UML or similar software development methodology is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Optical Character Recognition software
• Able to document processes for training purposes

Other requirements

• As needed, must be able to work flexible hours when required to accomplish tasks during non-business hours to reduce impact to the 24/7 terminal operations.
• On notice, be able to travel to other Matson locations providing IT related services and support as requested by management
• Possess a driver's license to operate a company vehicle
• Must be able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Card.