Entry Level Java Software Engineer Jobs in Memphis, TN

Position Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the Systems Analyst III to administer the development, maintenance, and revision activities related to software application development. 

Pay Grade: 54 

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Three (3) years programming experience of which two (2) years in application development and experience; AND 
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Data Processing, or a closely related field; OR 
• An equivalent combination of related education, and/or experience. 
• Successful completion of classes in GIS, computer science, geography, or civil engineering is preferred.   
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 
   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Builds, and maintains integrations between diverse systems using an Enterprise Service Bus document management workflow under the direction of Systems Analyst III. 
• Constructs system interfaces, including their definition, organization, documentation, and implementation.  
• Ensures designated software implementation and development techniques are consistent with Shelby County standards and guidelines. 
• Works with users to define problems and devises logical procedures to solve problems within the capacity and limitations of equipment, operating time, and form of desired results.   
• Investigates and makes recommendations about useful web technologies and reports results to management. 
• Maintains security and integrity controls.  
• Creates and monitors web standards and procedures for Information Technology Dept.  
• Integrates data and systems through the use of JDBC, ODBC, WebServices, or other acceptable methods.  
• Consults and advises various departments on making web site information more accessible to the general public. 
• Performs testing in accordance with established procedures.   
• Consults with system's users and development groups on test results. 
• Codes, debugs, tests and documents application programs as requested by management.   
• Assists in the development of specifications for software applications. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. 
    

KSAs 

• Knowledge of test procedures and documentation standards in concordance with business     theory and principles. 
• Thorough knowledge of DevOps, JAVA, Swing, CSS, Java Script, EJB, HTML, IceFaces, Richfaces, and Servelets. 
• Thorough knowledge of JDBC or ODBC. 
• Knowledge of SSRS, Crystal Reports, XML, XML Schema, JSON, REST and Log4J. 
• Thorough knowledge of relational databases: MS SQL Server 
• Ability to work with and communicate technical information to users. 
• Analytically skilled to initiate development of clear and concise specifications, documentation, and procedures. 
• Ability to coordinate, solve, and complete multiple projects in a deadline-oriented work environment. 
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team to complete projects by required deadlines. 
• Ability to apply and communicate technical knowledge and principles in designing major software or other systems and conduct user interviews. 
• Ability to interpret and convert business problems to computer language. 
• Ability to communicate technical information and conduct user interviews. 
• Skill in coordinating efforts of a large project.  
• Experience in one of the following is a plus: DevOps, OnBase, SharePoint, Project Server, Workflow development using Nintex. 
   

Disclaimer 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer 

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.