Internship Java Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas is seeking a Java Developer to assist in computer programming and applications support. The role involves participating in automation projects, leading software application projects, and providing technical assistance to IT staff.
Responsibilities:
• Codes, tests, and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages with primary focus on Java.
• Writes basic unit tests based on provided examples.
• Builds simple to routine SQL statements and stored procedures.
• Generates reports using report creation tools.
• Attends and participates in code reviews.
• Documents existing processes for TRS Staff to utilize as reference.
• Performs research, analysis, or development tasks as assigned.
• May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into databases and other automated applications; and preparing simple queries and reports.
• May review forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for completeness and acceptability.
• May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.
• Leads small to large scale software application projects with significant impact on the long-range effectiveness of TRS's ability to serve its membership, including developing and implementing project plans and coordinating the work of staff assigned to the project.
• Performs high-level analysis of end user business processes and automation needs. Develops new applications and programs or enhancements to existing applications and programs to better meet those needs.
• Codes, tests, and debugs programs written in a variety of software languages with primary focus on Java.
• Documents programming logic and actions, and drafts user procedures.
• Participates in or leads code reviews and demonstrations of programs and applications.
• Responds to requests for assistance routed by Helpdesk staff, and troubleshoots and resolves application-related problems for agency staff as needed.
• Develops and documents technology standards for the agency.
• Provides training and technical assistance to IT staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or a closely related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent and additional full-time experience in computer programming or related experience may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• One (1) - Three (3) years of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience in computer programming or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience developing web applications using Java, J2EE/EJB or a closely related field. (Only for Java Developer)
• One (1) year of full-time directly related, progressively responsible experience leading major software application projects or a closely related field. (Only for Java Developer)
• Experience may be concurrent.
• A master's degree or doctoral degree in a closely related field may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• None.
Preferred:
• Previous experience in software development through an internship, boot camp, or formal work environment.
• Experience developing applications using Java J2EE/EJB and/or Angular.
• Experience using Microsoft SQL Server including experience with SSRS, SSIS and/or writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools responsibly (e.g., code generation, testing support, analysis) with an understanding of model limitations, data privacy, and ethical use.
• Experience working with business intelligence, e-signature, and/or UX/UI development.
• Experience working in or knowledge of Agile software development.
• Experience with requirements gathering and refinement, creating specifications, developing code to address requirements, conducting unit testing, responding to quality assurance findings, and maintaining those applications once they have been deployed.
• Experience managing projects and developing applications utilizing a well-defined systems development lifecycle methodology (SDLC).
• Experience building REST and SOAP based web services.
Company:
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is responsible for investing funds under its stewardship and for delivering benefits to members as authorized by the Texas Legislature. Founded in 1937, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, US, , with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.