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General Dynamics Information Technology has an immediate opening for a GIS / Java Developer in New Orleans, LA.

Strong Java web applications developer with proven experience in project management of large web based applications initiatives. Requires expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in all phases of full life cycle applications and systems development, engineering, programming, and analysis at a highly technical level. Contributing member and team lead of developers in deploying web-based, data-driven applications. Engaged in the development and implementation of system specifications, designs, integration, testing, and documentation. Develops risk management and mitigation strategies. Ensures compliance with QA standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

•·         Participates in the design and coding of software products.

•·         Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.

•·         Prepares comprehensive test plans and conducts tests.

•·         Analyzes test results and recommends moderately complex corrections to more experienced software engineers.

•·         Designs and develops compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

•·         Advises hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements.

•·         Writes and updates technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials.

•·         Troubleshoots problems and provides customer support for software operating system and application issues.

•·         Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

•·         Participates in special projects as required.

Education & Experience Required

•·         Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

•·         2-5 years of related software development experience with proven experience in project management of large web based applications initiatives.

•·         Requires knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in all phases of full life cycle applications and systems development, engineering, programming, and analysis at a highly technical level.

•·         Experience in the oil and gas industry desired.

Essential Qualifications

•·         Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle, product development methodologies, database methodologies and system integration

•·         Experience developing GIS applications using Java/J2EE technologies (JDBC, Servlets, JSP)

•·         Experience with client side web development languages (JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, CSS)

•·         Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, ArcMAP, and ArcInfo based applications is required

•·         Experience in developing web based services and SOA

•·         Experience in code management and version control

•·         Knowledge and experience with project management tools

•·         Experience coaching/supervising and mentoring staff

•·         Should possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

•·         Strong client relationship management skills.

Successful candidate must be able to obtain and retain a Department of Interior, MMS security clearance. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US and a resident of the US for the previous 3 years with no longer than a 90 day absence.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/D/V).