Senior Java Developer (On-site in Florida)

JOB TITLE: Developer Sr, JAVA Software

Location:

Fort Myers, FL - this is a fully on-site position

Work Hours:

8am–5 pm, M-F, Extra Hours as Needed and On-Call After-Hours Support Required

Our benefits include:

- Company-wide annual incentive plan

- Medical, vision and dental insurance

- 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match

- Company funded Pension Plan

- On-site wellness/medical facility

- Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance

- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Paid time off and paid holidays

- Wellness program with financial rewards

- Tuition reimbursement

- Group life insurance

- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 250,000 members throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida. We employ approximately 460 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary:

The Senior Java Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications while ensuring seamless integration with various platforms.

Position Responsibilities

- Design, code, test, and deploy web applications using Java and JSF.

- Create and manage WordPress websites, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.

- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for web applications and WordPress sites.

- Configure and integrate Power Platform applications to enhance business processes and workflows.

- Analyze technical requirements and architectural artifacts to develop robust solutions.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with business goals.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all development activities and configurations.

- Install assigned applications into all environments (PROD, TST, DEV).

- Review all application patching from vendors for assigned applications and develop a regularly scheduled patch plan for each.

- Create backup and restoration plans for assigned applications to include requirements for back up of applications and databases, storage requirements and periodic testing of restoration processes.

- Ensure LCEC’s security policies are adhered to within assigned applications and provide technical level and system administration level access to same.

- Identify and report any security threats or breaches to the Information Security Team.

- Provide strong support during restoration events.

- Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

- Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering (Required) or

- Associate's degree in a related field + related work experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. (Required)

Experience

- 2+ to 5 Years prior Experience working in Oracle WebLogic, WordPress, Eclipse IDE, Java, JSF and Python platforms. (Required) - 5+ to 7 Years work experience as a full stack Java Developer utilizing Java and JSF. (Required)

- Prior work experience with WordPress design, development, and support. (Required)

- Prior work experience with MS Power Platform implementation and configuration. (Preferred)

- Prior work experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. (Preferred)

- Prior work experience in system integration. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Self-starter with the ability to manage workload effectively while responding to changing priorities. (Required)

- Demonstrated analytical focus, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills. (Required)

- Strong business acumen combined with the ability to apply process management concepts. (Required)

- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team. (Required)

- Commitment to building high-quality systems utilizing software implementation best practices. (Required)

- Strong written and verbal communication skills. (Required)

- Advanced proficiency in creating and maintaining technical documentation. (Required)

- Ability to analyze technical requirements and architectural artifacts. (Required)

- Advanced Ability to effectively articulate technical and non-technical standards. (Required)

- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Java Development. (Required)

- Working knowledge of Power Platform Implementation and Configuration. (Preferred)

- Working knowledge of Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, and Microsoft Teams. (Preferred)

Working Environment:

Constantly Air-conditioned office environment, Rarely Extreme cold, Rarely Extreme heat, Rarely Humidity, Rarely Wet, Occasionally Noise, Rarely Hazards, Rarely Temperature Change, Rarely Atmospheric Conditions, Rarely Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment:

LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency. Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.