Senior Java Software Engineer

Direct End Client: Texas Department of Public SafetyJob Title: Senior Java DeveloperLocation: Austin, TX 78751 (Remote)Duration: 12+ MonthsPosition Type: ContractHours Per Week: 40 HrInterview Mode: Webcam or In PersonCeipal ID: STX_JAVA399_MARequirement ID: 40526R0026399Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of 1 Software Developer 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Software Developer 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety.All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).The following describes the work that will be done by Software Developer III1. Oversee the coding, testing, and debugging of programs as outlined by a system’s technical and functional requirements and oversee the preparation of test data.2. Oversee the development of and/or prepare flowcharts and diagrams.3. Oversee the preparation of and/or prepare instructions for use during production runs and coordinate the preparation and development of instructions or manuals for end users.4. Lead and coordinate the research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.5. Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities; evaluate database schemas, write and run SQL code, and deploy packages/triggers; review and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.6. Analyze logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space in order to troubleshoot application issues.7. Confer with staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.8. Prepare detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.9. Develop standards and procedures for programming staff, and related interfaces and reports.10. Develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.11. Recommend, coordinate, and implement changes to improve application and overall system performance.12. Create and maintain backup and restore processes to ensure business continuity.13. Coordinate, assign, and track the work of others.14. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.15. Perform other duties as assigned.Required Skills15 years of Java experience10 years of SQL database experience8 years of sustaining and development experience supporting large applications in a team environment5 years of Linux experiencePreferred Skills8 years with Atlassian tool suite, especially JIRA8 years working in Agile methodology2 years of experience with State of Texas applications, particularly within the Texas Department of Public Safety environment2 years of experience transitioning applications from legacy mainframe environments to Java/SQL environmentsV Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards/ contracts with the following states: AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.Website: www.vgroupinc.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/Facebook: www.facebook.com/VGroupITTwitter: www.twitter.com/vgroupinc