Java Developer

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* Develop product features with minimal supervision. * Contribute to engineering practices, architecture, and implementations. * Maintain up-to-date documentation on processes and code.

**Additional preferred skills:** * Experience with other platforms and technologies (e.g. PHP/Drupal, REST API design, JavaScript). * Development and deployment using Linux or UNIX systems. * Source code management and bug tracking software, especially Mercurial and Jira. * Comfort with Agile software development practices, including test driven development, continuous integration, and iterative development. * Eagerness to work in a collaborative environment, including teaching and learning from teammates. **Required Skills** * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other software-related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 2+ years relevant work experience, including programming experience with Java web applications and SQL. * Adaptability and curiosity about unfamiliar frameworks and technologies. * Excellent written and verbal communication. * Ability to work effectively in a team.