Java Developer Position

MBO Partners (http://www.mbopartners.com/) has led the $250 billion-and-growing independent consulting sector in America for over 25 years and we’re on a roll, rapidly growing, and serving new clients across the country. We’ve caught the attention of many media sources like the New York Times and ABC News where MBO Partners has been featured recently. To see what it’s all about go to: http://www.mbopartners.com/news-events/news.

We’re not just growing our client base, but also our teams and we are currently looking for a talented Java Developer to help us continue this success. The Java Developer will use current and emerging technology to maintain and enhance MBO’s corporate web based system that is the core of its business operations. The right candidate will be a focused self-starter who gets the job done, but enjoys working in a casual and flexible work environment. This position is based out of Edmond, Oklahoma and reports to the Director of Systems Development.

What you could do for us:

• Provide detail design for web based applications
• Create and maintain new object-oriented web-based solutions using Java and SQL based on the IBM WebSphere development tools and DB2 platform
• Focus on rapid / iterative development while maintaining the usability, scalability, performance, reliability and data integrity of web applications
• Operate in a fast paced, collaborative team environment following Agile principles and iterative software development / testing methodologies and practices from Scrum and XP

What you should have:

• BS in Computer Science
• 3 – 5 years of object oriented and web application programming experience with at least 3 years of Java
• A strong understanding of object oriented concepts, dynamic web application design, open source tools, and web application frameworks
• Some experience in the following technologies: Java, EJB 2.1 / EJB 3.1 / JPA, Spring, JSF, CSS, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, AJAX, JavaScript, SQL/DB2, JSP, XML, Windows, Linux
• Professional experience designing, developing and deploying web based software solutions
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and XP practices (i.e. TDD, Refactoring, CI)
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a customer service centric environment
• Strong communication and team skills

What you could get:

MBO Partners provides a unique company culture where employees are valued and positions are structured to continuously provide career advancement opportunities. Here are some of the benefits you could receive by joining the MBO team:

• Competitive base salary + quarterly bonus program
• Outstanding benefits package including 401(k) employer match, medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• 19 days paid leave annually in the first year

 Contact Info:

We are seeking a smart and experienced mid-level web and Java developer with a track record of continuous learning and high performance in an Agile software development environment, for our Norman Oklahoma office. You will be joining a team responsible for the entire stack of a mission critical application used every day by internal users. This includes Apache Tomcat, MySQL, Java-based batch processing applications, an ASP.NET-based web front end, as well as a 3rd party web crawling and scripting system.

We offer a casual and fun office environment, 10% time (Google-style self-directed innovation time), the ability to work remotely when needed, flextime, competitive salaries, and generous health benefits and PTO. Telogical Systems is a 10-year old, 70 person data and software company serving the US telecom industry. We have a validated business model and exciting prospects for new products and services.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience getting things done in an Agile (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) team environment
• Proven experience in and passion for Agile development techniques (TDD, mocking, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, etc.)
• Extensive, proven experience in web development and/or web crawling
• Proven experience learning new skills and technologies as your career has demanded
• Previous Java/J2EE project experience
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with OO principles and design patterns
• Knowledge of C#, .Net, and XML preferred but not required

Soft Skill Requirements

• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with non-collocated users and other colleagues (you will be collocated with your team, but unfortunately not with other stakeholders)
• Passion for continuously learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor others

Education Requirements

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science preferred but not necessary.

Objectives

Within 30 days

• Understand Telogical’s business model and products
• Understand your team’s entire technology stack, its users and their needs and workflows
• Be comfortable and effective with Telogical’s internal communication tools (email, IM, wiki, etc.) and processes
• Be able to create crawlers and data extraction wrappers for basic websites
• Understand the underlying MySQL database model that is shared by both the internal applications as well as the data mining technologies
• Be actively participating in all team meetings

Within 60 days

• Have a firm grasp of web crawling and scripting system such that you are able to handle any new development or maintenance project either independently or as a primary developer pairing with others
• Be able to train new entry level personnel or mentor existing junior team members on the web crawling and extraction system
• Be communicating effectively with end users based on your knowledge of their domain and your experience working with them
• Be actively contributing to sizing and team reviews based on your knowledge of the domain

Within 90 days

• Be proficient in the backend portions of your team’s technology stack including a MySQL database layer and a Java-based processing system
• Be able to handle any new development or maintenance work involving this portion of the domain with minimal assistance from others
• Be able to communicate effectively with Product Manager regarding the projects being planned for the next six months

Within six months

• Be able to take the lead on any new development or maintenance project for any portion of the domain
• Be able to train new team members on any portion of the domain
• Be actively contributing new innovations to the platform thanks to your experience with end users, your engagement with the platform and domain, and your collaboration with other stakeholders (e.g., Product Managers and those engaged in quality and process improvement for the end users)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan (no matching)
• Extensive PTO Allowance
• Flextime
• No relocation assistance is available.

Interested?

To apply, get in touch with Joe Vallone. You can find him on LinkedIn, on the OKCJUG mailing list, or through the Telogical Systems web site.

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Business Analyst

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 2+ years experience as a Business Analyst using object-oriented analysis and design principles

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (CS) or Management of Information Systems (MIS)
• Certifications in UML, Rational Unified Process (RUP), and/or ITIL
• Experience using IBM Rational Principles and Tools
• Experience with Model-Driven Systems Development using UML
• Experience using RUP for SDLC

Skills and Experience to Support the Following Job Description

• Requirements and Analysis
  • Quickly understand the business issues and data challenges of client’s organization and industry.
  • Develop functional specifications and system design specifications for client engagements.
  • Review and edit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution.
  • Identify critical issues with ease.
  • Train and mentor in the areas of requirements and design through both formal and informal training.
  • Ensure compliance to guidelines, controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Understand object-oriented analysis and design principles.
• Technical
  • Possesses understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
  • Understand Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
  • Understand how legacy and web-based systems interface with each other.
  • Exhibit confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicate with key stakeholders to identify required changes and communicates needed changes to development team.
  • Take input from key stakeholders and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback.
  • Facilitate Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, team and client meetings.
  • Deliver informative, well-organized presentations.
  • Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
  • Facilitate effective team interaction.
  • Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
  • Consistently deliver high-quality services to clients.
  • Develop relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Required Technical Skills:
*2+ years of Websphere administration experience
*3-5 years of Java/J2EE development experience

Nice To Have Technical Skills:
*A college degree in CS or MIS
*Web Design
*Experience working on web sites…not just web applications

*The main skills include Java development and working within a Websphere environment*
If anyone comes to mind please let me know.

Oliver Neumann TECHNICAL RECRUITER
oneumann@teksystems.com