Details: Well established company in Hanover, MD is looking for a Java Developer. This position will be responsible for developing software applications that meet business requirements, reviewing requirements to ensure understanding of business needs, level or efforts analysis, application design and development, unit testing, applicable design and code reviews, developing support for functional and load testing and code documentation.Essential Functions: Develop knowledge of the application, system development tools, and the technology procedures and standards within an assigned service area; stay informed of changing technology. Have a general knowledge of industry best-practice software development processes. Work with the technical lead to ensure the consistency of technology solutions, development, and documentation across the service area applications for all work units. Work to translate the customer’s business needs into a technological solution. Thoroughly review business and system requirements to obtain full understanding of business needs. Develop accurate level of effort (LOE) estimates. Design as well as develop or modify applications that fully implement business requirements as well as maintain the integrity of the architecture and incorporate best-practice designs. Document software designs and code changes. Participate in design reviews and code reviews. Ensure unit testing of application development work is complete, possibly using automated tools such as Junit or Nunit. Install, maintain, and unit test vendor-supplied application software as necessary. Provide development support for analysis, functional testing, load testing, and user acceptance testing. Provide or assist in providing root cause analysis on technical service problems and failures. Provide production application support, including after-hours and on call work. Assist in the technical and functional guidance of on shore and off shore team members. Assist in the technical assessment of applicants within the IS Department hiring process.

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