Analyzes, designs, codes, and tests Java/HTML/CSS/SQL code and web applications for the NJ Dept. of Agriculture's Division of Food & Nutrition as part of the IT Application Services Unit.

The NJ Department of Agriculture is looking to hire a seasoned Java developer who can quickly understand the business requirements provided and operate with minimal technical oversight to help create new web application functionality. We need someone who is a full stack developer (UI, Middle and Back end - database) with experience in developing web applications using Java, Spring, Bootstrap and Jquery.

Technical Skills/Experience needed in relative order of importance:
Java 8, 11, and higher versions
SQL
JavaScript
CSS
Bootstrap 4 & 5+
JPA (Java Persistence API)

Other Technical Skills/Experience desired in no specific order of preference:
Eclipse IDE
JQuery
Apache Tomcat/TomEE
JUnit & Selenium
AWS cloud (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, etc.)
Jira & Confluence

The successful candidate should also possess the following qualities:
Capable of using current programming language and technologies to write code, complete programming, and perform testing and debugging of web applications.
Able to analyze business requirements to determine appropriate technology solutions for the customer environment.
Can respond positively and constructively to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
Has experience in designing and implementing web services.
Has solid knowledge of database technologies, particularly experience in writing SQL queries and creating stored procedures, functions, tables and other database objects.
Knowledge of agile development processes, especially Scrum, with software development task estimation experience a big plus.
Able to provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
Can work well with non-technical end users as needed.
Demonstrates interest in learning new technologies.
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to investigate operational or systematic problems and user queries as required.
Demonstrates the ability to follow all department standards and methodologies.
Capable of interacting and communicating effectively with all levels of staff, senior management and customers.
Able to communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-one and group presentation situations.
Able to work well individually and in a highly collaborative team environment.
Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
Java 8, 11, and higher versions	Required	6	Years
SQL	Required	6	Years
JavaScript	Required	6	Years
CSS	Required	6	Years
Bootstrap	Required	5	Years
JPA (Java Persistence API)	Required	5	Years
JQuery	Required	5	Years
Spring Framework (including MVC)	Required	5	Years
Eclipse IDE	Highly desired	6	Years
AWS Cloud (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, etc.)	Highly desired	5	Years
Apache Tomcat/TomEE	Highly desired	3	Years
JUnit & Selenium	Desired	3	Years
Python	Desired	3	Years
Jira & Confluence	Desired	3	Years

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	Please list the candidate's email address HERE.
Question3	Where is the candidate currently located (City & State)?
Question4	If the candidate resides more than 1 hour from the client site, will the candidate relocate for the position?
Question5	Is the candidate available for a round TWO, in-person interview?
Question6	Candidate will be required to complete an on-site skills assessment before being hired. Does the candidate agree to this?
Question7	Will start off 100% onsite & move to hybrid of 3 days onsite 2 days remote after 2 to 6 weeks. Does the candidate agree to this?
Question8	Do you agree to the maximum hourly Vendor Rate of $$$ (excluding the Efficiency Fee)?