Application Developer - Covalent Solutions : Job Details

Job Description

Application Developer

JOB SUMMARYCovalent Solutions (Covalent) is seeking a mission driven, highly motivated and collaborative Application Developers whare truly excited about building great products for the New York City Department of Social Services. As an Application Developer, you will apply your skills to design/implement software to drive projects forward and efficiently meet project and business objectives. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a mission-driven organization.This opportunity is full-time with Covalent and is on-site in Brooklyn, New York.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the project manager to define success metrics and criteria.
• Ensuring the program/project meets success parameters and business objectives stated in the project plan and charter.
• Providing transparency and communication on project status and risks to project stakeholders.
• Design/implement/maintain:
  • Oracle 12c PL/SQL Packages, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, SQL statements
• Perform software development tasks:
  • Object Oriented Programming with large data objects
  • Creating/maintaining data structures
  • XML Processing
  • Testing
  • Documentation

QUALIFICATIONS_ Education_

• Bachelor s or Master s in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

_ Work Experience_

• 4+ years of development and maintenance of PL/SQL Packages, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, SQL statements in Oracle 12c.
• 4+ years of database performance tuning including tuning/optimizing SQL, PL/SQL code.
• 4+ years of working with XML Processing, Object oriented programming with large objects.
• 4+ years working experience with data structures, data manipulation, databases, design, programming, testing and implementation.
• 4+ years creating technical, end user and conversion documentation

COMPETENCIES_ Professionalism:_

• Highly-developed application development skills.
• Sharp eye for detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and in different phases of work at the same time. Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Context-switching does not bother you.
• Effectively collaborates and influences people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and drive resolution.
• Focused on results, proactive, service oriented
• Can focus on both high level and detail level, knowing which is appropriate for the situation.
• Ability to self-direct and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate.
• Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• Show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Naturally curious about things you don't understand and actively look for opportunities to grow and learn from those around you.

_ Communication:_

• Actively participate in meetings and be willing to advocate for what you believe in. Provide thoughtful, constructive review of others work, knowing that everyone is working towards the same objective.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills. You can always articulate the why behind your solutions.
• Listen to others, correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately.
• Ask questions to clarify, and exhibit interest in having two-way communication.
• Tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Speak intelligently about a wide variety of topics but know when to say, I don't know.

_ Teamwork:_

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Place team agenda before personal agenda.
• Support and act in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect your own position.
• Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

_ Accountability:_

• Take ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments.
• Deliver outputs for which you have responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
• Operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Take personal responsibility for your own shortcomings, where applicable.

Company Description

Covalent Solutions is a team of highly skilled and motivated individuals helping our customers accomplish their mission.

Covalent Solutions is a team of highly skilled and motivated individuals helping our customers accomplish their mission.