Sr. Java Developer

Capella University’s Sr. Systems Developer position is responsible for the development and support of the University’s online Campus utilizing Java, Portlets, Liferay, Tomcat, Spring, JSR-168, and a JavaScript framework. Development will based on requirements and review meetings with project stakeholders. This role will document all deliverables as well as provide ongoing support and subject matter expertise. This person is expected to be a self-starter that will research legacy solutions and dig into issues that may not have a documented or obvious solution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Document the University’s online Campus utilizing Liferay, Java, Portlets, Tomcat, Spring, and a JavaScript framework.
• Attend requirements and status meetings. Lead review meetings.
• Provide third level Maintenance and Support.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required: Five years with primary focus utilizing the tools below. Longer if not previous roles’ primary focus.

• Java
• Portlets
• Tomcat
• JSR-168
• At least one major client-side JavaScript framework (Angular, Backbone, Meteor, Bootstrap, etc.)
  

Nice-to-have: Experience with any of the following.

• Liferay
• Hibernate
• Oracle
• SQL
  

Required Competencies/Skills:

• Partner closely with architects and developers to perform analysis, architectural and system design, development, and implementation of custom web-based applications
• Ability to effectively diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex
• Strong communication skills, including written, spoken and presentation communications with the ability to translate complex technical terminology, concepts and issues in terms understandable to technical and non-technical management and staff
• Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills
• Proven ability to work under limited supervision and exercise independent judgment and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate multiple projects and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment and in an effective and productive manner.
• Able to serve as department representative/advocate on diverse cross-functional teams
• Conducts code reviews and demonstrations
• Provides input in to best practices techniques and tool selection
• May coach/mentor less experienced developers
• Other duties as assigned
  

Additional required competencies/skills:

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in information technology or related field
• Experience working with geographically dispersed resources preferred

Job Location

Capella University

Capella Tower

225 S. 6th St., 9th Floor

Minneapolis, MN 55402

This is an on-site position located at Capella’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters. It requires the ability to work in downtown Minneapolis and in a high-rise corporate office setting. Typical of a corporate office setting, Capella’s office space:

• is designed with an open work space setting and common fluorescent lighting
• includes frequent co-worker interaction and corresponding noise levels
• is subject to inside environmental conditions

Sedentary work:

• this role is mainly a sedentary role with frequent sitting and occasional walking and/or standing.
• this role involves frequent usage of a telephone, PC and standard monitors.
• this role has minimal lifting requirements, may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Requires minimal (0–10 percent) business travel:

• may occasionally require travel to on-site Capella events such as Commencement or off-site Capella University leadership meetings as requested and based on business needs. All travel must be pre-approved and arrangements made according to Capella’s policies/procedures.

Workhours:

• the University’s general office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Work hours and starting times may vary depending on the job and the business needs. Some positions will have a specified starting time, and may be earlier or later, depending upon business requirements.
• the normally scheduled workweek for all full-time employees consists of 40-45 hours.