Job
Description - JAVA WEB DEVELOPER (288545)

Job
Description 

JAVA WEB DEVELOPER 

Job Number:

 288545

Description

JAVA WEB DEVELOPER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Software Development
Division

Number of Positions: 1

Under general
supervision, functions as a technical expert in the design, development,
implementation, and maintenance of computer applications for web-enabled
business systems, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Gathers, documents, and
  analyzes business requirements in order to define the scope of web-based
  software applications


• Performs system analysis and
  system design functions for highly difficult web-based software
  applications and systems


• Designs, develops,
  implements, and maintains complex software programs and procedures for
  digital products that are built to perform services, collect and manage
  information, and automate business processes


• Monitors and maintains
  computer software applications to sustain their day-to-day availability,
  performance, reliability, and security. Provides timely break/fix
  support when software applications fail or do not work as intended.


• Modifies and maintains
  computer programs, procedures, and databases to address evolving
  service, information, regulatory, and process changes, as well as
  technology, security, infrastructure and other environmental changes


• Troubleshoots and corrects
  complex software defects and malfunctions


• Employs industry-standard
  processes to test and implement defect-free, high-quality software
  applications that meet system performance, response-time, and
  reliability requirements


• Produces documentation of
  various types associated with software applications (e.g., functional
  requirements, logical designs, technical designs, test plans, etc.)


• Recommends improvements and
  upgrades to current computer systems based on various factors (e.g.,
  business needs, availability of new technology, etc.)

NOTE: The list of essential
duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are
essential to particular positions within the class.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in
  the design and development of computerized systems, including at least
  one year designing, coding, and implementing public-facing production
  websites and interactive web applications using the Java programming
  language and framework

Education &
Employment Verification – Please be advised that if you are selected
to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding
your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications
of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree
internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by
a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this
information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be
hired.

NOTE: You must provide
your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates
at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: To be considered
for this position you must provide information about your educational
background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates
of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City
employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this
information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and
you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide
the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3)
you can complete the online resume fields.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires
an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed
candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the
responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be
given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous HTML, CSS, and
  JavaScript experience

VETERANS PREFERENCE
NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current,
active military personnel AND military personnel who have
served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an
honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six
months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans
preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by
answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks,
“Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the
Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the
Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and
received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach
documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach
a copy of your DD214 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which
includes character of service status OR a letter from the United
States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of
service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must
attach a letter from your Commanding Office on official stationary verifying
your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed
Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your
online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required
documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans
Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation
will be based on information provided on the application form and documents
submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the
individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement:
All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City
as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of
residency will be required.

If you would like to
request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to
participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago,
Department of Human Resources, at (312) 744-4976 (voice) or (312) 744-5035
(TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your
reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST
BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY
EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and
Military Friendly Employer.

City of
Chicago                                                      
Department of Human Resources

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
                     
                   
 Soo Choi, Commissioner

Job Posting

: Apr 11, 2017, 12:01:00
AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: May 11, 2017, 11:59:00
PM

BU: 00 | Salary: $79,968.00 

Pay Basis

:Yearly