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TKC Holdings

Java Software Developer

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full Stack Java software development to enhance and maintain ATG's suite of software products. To be successful, a Software Developer must understand the principles of the business functions ...

E*Pro, Inc.

Java Developer Fulltime

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$50 - $64.50/hr

... Java, Object Oriented Programming Concept Strong understanding and working experience of the following client side technologies/frameworks HTML 5 CSS 2 and 3 Basic Unix skills (SSH/tunneling ...

Collabera

Sr. Java Developer

Johnston, IA

$53.75 - $68.50/hr

Experience in the design, development, testing and integration of applications of high complexity within a Java development environment Experience with developing and designing applications ...

Workiva

$40/hr

Implement developer tools or product features under the direction of a senior developer ... Develop backend services in Java to support Global Search adoption and scalability * Assist with ...

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Java Software Developer

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

TKC Holdings
Business Management Consulting • 5 - 10K employees
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$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Wage Rate
$75,000 - $90,000/year
Overview
TKC Holdings, Inc.—comprised of Trinity Services Group, Keefe Group, and Courtesy Products - is a mid market respected leader in the corrections and hospitality industries for more than 40 years. With thousands of team members across the country, we continue a tradition of innovation, integrity, and success. TKC is committed to delivering excellent products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and empowering the career development of every team member. 
 

We are proud to be a military and veteran-friendly employer.


About This Position

Advanced Technologies Group LLC (ATG), established in 1991 and located in West Des Moines (IA), is the country’s premier provider of software solutions to the USA’s largest judicial and correctional agencies.  All software design, development, maintenance and support is done by full-time employees; we do not sub-contract.  ATG is Microsoft Gold Partner.

Full Stack Java software development to enhance and maintain ATG’s suite of software products.  To be successful, a Software Developer must understand the principles of the business functions supported by software managed by the team. Develop and self-test code per design provided by project lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop software following corporate standards under the guidance of senior team members.
    • Web Services written in Java
    • Client side written using MVC (JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS).
    • Test developed software prior to releasing to QA team.
  • Familiarity with web application development
  • Independently write SQL statements that involve multi-table joins.
  • Complete projects within time estimates with minimal returned work.
  • Keep supervisor informed on progress of projects.
  • Seek information to update technical skills and business knowledge.
  • Other duties as assigned by company management.

DEVELOPMENT SKILLS:

  • Understand software development requirement documents.
  • Independently create reports --includes layout and data retrieval using multi-table join SQL queries.
  • Develop screens that involves adding and updating records in multiple tables concurrently.
  • Make relatively simple changes to existing transaction screens.
  • Comfortable working in IntelliJ IDE, using GIT and Azure Dev Ops.
  • Familiarity with relational database concepts and working knowledge of TSQL.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not entail any supervisory responsibilities


What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four year college in a major relevant to software development.

Benefits

Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

  • Medical w/prescription coverage
    • Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs.  Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you

ATG also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future.  To help with both of these, employees are eligible for paid time off and a Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.


EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A copy of our Privacy Policy and CA Employee Privacy Notice can be found here: https://tkcholdings.com/privacy-policy-108

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four year college in a major relevant to software development.
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