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Virginia Commonwealth University

Senior Java Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia, United States · $120K/yr

Higher Education · 11-50 employees

Sep 10
java Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The role involves full-stack development of complex business logic and acting as the principal architect for middleware and identity systems. Responsibilities include defining technical specifications, managing infrastructure standards, and overseeing CI/CD pipelines.

What they look for

Java Full-stack development Middleware Identity systems HAProxy SSL/TLS Database connectivity Firewall protocols CI/CD Docker Version control JVM tuning Technical design documentation

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field, along with at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Java design patterns, performance standards, and enterprise-scale application architecture is required.

Full description

Unit: Technology Services MBU

Department: Application Services

Duties & Responsibilities:

Full-stack development of complex business logic, performing hands-on coding of core application components and conducting peer code reviews to ensure adherence to Java design patterns and performance standards. Act as principal architect for middleware and identity systems, holding final authority over code promotion and infrastructure. Define mandatory technical specifications, framework versions, and dataflow for enterprise-scale Java applications. Establish standards for server provisioning, HAProxy load-balancing, and SSL/TLS security protocols. Architect database connectivity, firewall protocols, and CI/CD pipelines using Docker. Manage version control policies, perform JVM tuning, and author Technical Design Documents (TDDs).

Location: Richmond, VA

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Information Services, or a related field plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Salary Range: $120,182

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 24255N - Sr IT Developer/Programmer 2

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