Web Application Developer

Robert Half - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Web Application Developer role is essential for developing and supporting web-based, mobile-aware Java applications and web services. This position involves collaboration with various internal stakeholders and is offered as a short-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers, management, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, and other developers to understand requirements and development needs.
• Create and maintain current applications, including bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance tuning in various IT portfolios.
• Research and implement new technology to enhance current processes, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identify and implement solutions.
• Coordinate with production operations department to ensure smooth deployments and provide appropriate support to customer groups.
• Document validation of design decisions and contribute to the creation and enforcement of policy and procedural changes within the development group.
• Participate in code reviews and provide on-call production support as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years total development experience.
• 1-year web application or services experience.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of object-oriented programming, common data structures and algorithms, design patterns, and best practices.
• Development skills with Java, JSP, JMS, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, GIT, JQuery, Angular, SOAP/REST.
• Experience with GitHUB and relational databases (PostgreSQL, Cloudant, MySQL).
• Ability to scrutinize applications and services for adherence to security standards.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to Agile principles and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of TDD, automated testing, PCI Compliance / OWASP standards, diagnostics tools (Postman, SOAPUI, HTTP Analyzer, Dynatrace).

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of web application experience.
• Experience in the Airline Industry.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan