Java Developer (Low Code)

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This is a remote opportunity.

Description:

AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE IS NEEDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. 

• Provide technical and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex to extremely complex systems in the subject matter area. Make recommendations and advise on organization-wide system improvements, optimization or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management/electronic analysis; software; lifecycle management; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation. Commensurate experience in IT and in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise. 

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack Java & web technology environment, including but not limited to Gradle, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka, Quartz, Typescript, Redux and React.
• Focus on business logic and process flows, working on the design and development of business logic, process models/flows and UI screens to implement in a BPM (Business Process Management)-based system.
• Utilize both object-oriented as well as functional programming approaches in different technologies to implement features effectively.
• Work closely with Business Analyst to investigate customers’ requirements, prototype business solutions, and validate user story acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate closely with team members to ensure proper implementation of fixes, unit testing, and configuration management.
• Review Appian development and sign off on design and implementation.
• Develop and maintain Appian Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, including plug-in development.
• Develop Structured Query Language (SQL), update data models and implement common database best practices (indexes, triggers, and data structure).
• Leverage relevant software development experience to radiate best practices and faster development.
• Manage availability, latency, scalability and efficiency of the product by designing reliability into software and systems.
• Troubleshoot, investigate and diagnose incidents using a combination of tracing, alerting and log analysis.
• Contribute to software performance analysis and system tuning
• Be a strong contributor to team feature breakdowns/sizing and design of new feature implementations.
• Have a high degree of personal responsibility for the overall performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability and velocity.
• Perform code reviews which provide feedback not only on code quality, but on design and implementation.
• Unit testing, technical problem determination and debugging.
• Manage daily work in the Atlassian suite of applications (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Bamboo).
• Coordinate with DevOps team member to ensure timely and reliable release to customer.
• Ensure software maintains data integrity, security and best practice standards.
• Seek to identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations on a regular basis and champion these efforts within the team.
• Share advanced knowledge regularly on a team and occasionally with others in the department; build a reputation as a key resource in those areas.
• Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation through publishing relevant, high-quality content to Engineering's technical documentation site

Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:

• Appian software development experience (preferred)
• Those without specific Appian experience a willingness to obtain an Appian certification  (required)
• Proficiency working with Java, J2EE, SOA (ESB/REST APIs), Spring Boot, SQL, JDBC
• Experience in BPM (Appian, JBoss BPMS, Activiti, Oracle or IBM BPM, Pega, etc.).
• Hands-On experience in Web development and frameworks (i.e., JavaScript, React, Vue, jQuery, JSP, Struts)
• Understanding of REST and SOAP based APIs/services.
• Experienced with web application servers such as JBoss, Tomcat, Wildfly, WebLogic.
• Current Appian credentials as Associate or Senior Developer. ( or willingness to obtain)
• Using one or more Appian add-on tools, such as Expression Unit Tests, Deployment Automation Manager, FitNesse test creation, SAIL UI and Smart Services.   Appian 7.x/20.x version design, implementation and ability to translate software requirements specifications into Appian applications
• and prototype.
• Knowledge of Appian software design, web development and design languages. 
• Understanding and hands-on experience with Agile software development methodologies. 
• Strong desire to learn customer business processes.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipeline, including source control, code review and build/deployment tools (ex: git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with relational database like Oracle, MS SQL, Postgres databases and ORM-layer frameworks such Hibernate. Highly adaptable to rapidly changing environments and situations.
• Effectively prioritizes work and has well-honed problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Federal Government Systems

Required Education, certification & Experience:

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement. 

Note: The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution identifies accredited postsecondary institutions. In Lieu of education requirement listed, candidate must have the required certification or will obtain required certification within 6 months of the start date. Certification requirement(s) for this role is AN IASAE II certification (CASP+CE, CLSSP associate) or CSSLP. 
Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:

• Secret Clearance is required for this role 

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $102,000 – $135,000.

Synergy will accept applications for this role until May 1, 2025

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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