Posted by: "Glennie, Leigh" Leigh.Glennie@Level3.com
Qualified Candidates, please send resumes to leigh.glennie@level3.com
Position Overview:
Leads the design, development, modification, debugging and evaluation of programs for functional areas. Analyzes existing programs or implements business logic for new systems. Devises logic procedures, performs coding and tests/debugs programs and assists in production deployments. Develops conversion and systems implementation plans. Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation. Recommends changes in development, maintenance and systems standards. Trains users in conversion and implementation of systems. Works with production support to analyze and fix data inconsistencies, business logic misinterpretations or code bugs in production environments.
Essential Functions:
Develops, codes, programs and debugs software application programs using designated programming languages and technologies. Conducts detailed and documented design, development and testing. Works closely with other members of engineering team to participate in software and systems design, contributes to problem solving discussions and ensures that the designs for projects are consistent with product architecture, quality and performance requirements. Occasional or frequent off-hours production support and pager duty.
Required knowledge and skills:
Required Soft Skills
* Code, install, and debug using appropriate tools or editors.
* Identify, recommend, and prioritize new features and applications in conjunction with end-user requirements or business needs.
* Plan and implement usability tests throughout development lifecycle and analyze results.
* Present and conduct reviews of designs with Project Managers, stakeholders, and other involved parties.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with proprietary or internally-developed tools.
* Document design, testing, and requirements-gathering processes and procedures.
* Must be able to perform in a dynamic, multi-team environment
* Self-managed, but be able to cheerfully follow direction
Required Technical Skills
* Mastery of Java API specifically multi-threading, Collections, Serialization, etc.
* Strong understanding of SQL and JDBC including complex JOINS and JDBC transactions
* EJB/Webservices experience using Glassfish and jaxws
* Solid understanding of SOA or general distributed processing principles
* Automated Testing using JUnit or similar solutions
* Strong client-server programming skills
Preferred knowledge, skills, and experience:
*5-7 years of experience with a BS Degree
*Unix/Linux
* Object Relational tools such as Hibernate/Spring, OJB, iBatis, TopLink, etc...
* Exposure to various open source solutions and integration
* Eclipse plug-in development
* RUP/XP/Agile experience
Level 3 (Nasdaq: LVLT) is an international communications company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. The company operates one of the largest communications and Internet backbones in the world. Since our founding in 1998, Level 3 has been focused on delivering premier services over one of the world's most advanced, IP-optimized networks. Level 3 owns and maintains approximately 50,000 intercity route mile. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of network offerings that spans Internet Protocol (IP) services, broadband transport, collocation services, and patented Soft switch-based managed modem and voice services. Level 3 also uses these network services as a foundation for delivering enterprise telecommunications solutions. Being an employee-owner means challenging the status quo, taking educated risks when necessary, and it requires your active participation in continual self learning.
