Java Developer

Job Overview

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for a Java developer (Entry Level) to work on a long term contract in Houston, TX. We are seeking a Java developer who will proactively contribute to a high performing team responsible for development and support of critical commercial business applications for US Gas Transmission and Midstream (GTM).

• Develop and support software solutions for GTM commercial business applications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: systems analysis, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, maintenance, and documentation.
• Work closely with business users and development team members to understand functional and data requirements for new or existing processes.
• Collaborate with other developers and quality assurance analysts to coordinate feature development, clarify requirements, and resolve software bugs.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and contribute to resolving technical issues, with guidance from senior team members.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Ensure client priorities are understood and addressed appropriately.

• University degree in computer science or related field.
• 0–3 years of web application development experience.
• Familiarity or experience with Java, web services, CSS, XML/XSLT, HTML, JavaScript, JUnit, and Oracle SQL.
• Knowledge of web application development and implementation of an N‑Tier architecture based on an end‑to‑end solution.
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming, software design patterns, n‑tier architecture, Spring framework, data structures and algorithms, multithreading and synchronization, and performance tuning.
• Basic experience with full software development life cycle including coding standards, source code management repository, and unit testing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical skills and ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong customer‑service focus in understanding and meeting the needs of business partners.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand new ideas and concepts.
• Self‑motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.

• Exposure to additional programming languages and techniques such as JSON, ORM, C#, IIS, ASP.NET.
• Experience or coursework with Git, Dev Ops, CI/CD, automated testing, cloud computing, and IT operations.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws, as well as industry specific regulations such as NAESB, FERC, SOX.
• Understanding of gas pipeline business.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology.

• Entry level

• Contract

• Business Development

• Staffing and Recruiting

Houston, TX – $80,000.00–$ (salary range for contract duration).