IT Specialist​/Java Web Applications Developer

IT Specialist / Java Web Applications Developer

Position Number: 0080042, 0081839

Hiring Unit:
Information Technology Services, Enterprise Systems

Location:

UH System Offices, Manoa Campus

Closing Date:
July 31, 2026

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities (
* denotes essential functions):

• * Analyze and define various system requirements; provide logical workflows and data structures for new systems; and define interface specifications in accordance with overall system design.
• * Work with subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand business needs, source data structures, data item definitions, and document key findings. Analyze source metadata, profile source data, and develop data mapping and transformation rules.
• * Communicate and work with managerial, administrative, and technical staff to determine system information needs, data flows, and definitions. Document what is learned to develop materials which match processes, system features and functionalities as indicated.
• * Develop and determine system specifications, including timelines and functional specifications, translate specifications into programming requirements including program modules and data element dictionaries.
• * Determine software, integrations, and other tools necessary to implement system specifications.
• * Develop and document functional descriptions of assigned features and modules that describe the system and the problems that it solves.
• * Develop and document technical documentation aligned with established system designs and specifications.
• * Develop, test and maintain software applications, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
• * Program, evaluate, and test web-based applications using Java, HTML, JSP (Java Server Pages), and/or any other programming or scripting languages to meet project requirements.
• * Develop and design software test procedures; design system test; coordinate system and parallel and quality assurance testing; evaluate test results determine whether programs are production ready. Monitor and review system performance and user problems to determine if system adjustments or enhancements are necessary.
• * Participate in peer code reviews and refactoring efforts.
• * Work directly with customers and development staff to ensure that the necessary testing, bug fixes, and programming modifications are completed by project deadlines.
• * Keep abreast of advances in information technology and assess the feasibility of incorporating into project plans and specifications to deliver better value to the customer.
• * Assess and evaluate the capabilities and limitations of emerging Java frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• * Provide project implementation and post-implementation support for web-based applications supported or developed by Enterprise Systems (ES).
• * Work with users and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• * Assist in monitoring and tuning software performance and suggesting optimizations.
• * Follows and implements directives and guidance related to best practices from University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Services.
• * Ensures the consistent adoption, implementation, and enforcement of recommendations issued through University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Service.
• * Keeps abreast of recommendations issued through University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Service, and takes timely action as needed.
• * Continuously monitor and lead initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Supervise and mentor IT staff to assure that administrative directives and industry best practices are understood and followed.
• Other duties as assigned.