Java & Database Developer at Smart Tech Skills LLC — Austin, TX

Benefits

• Competitive salary

Location Austin, TX

Experience Level Senior Level (15 or more years of experience)

Role Overview The Developer/Programmer Analyst (Software Developer 3) leads the coding, testing, debugging, and operational delivery of complex, enterprise-level applications within a state public safety agency. Operating in a hybrid model, this role is responsible for modernizing software systems, analyzing database schemas, writing advanced SQL code, and optimizing application performance. The developer collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to coordinate programming projects, troubleshoot infrastructure anomalies, and establish standards that ensure operating efficiency and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities Software Development & Modernization

• Oversee the coding, testing, debugging, and operational deployment of enterprise-level software programs in accordance with system technical and functional requirements.
• Lead and coordinate research and analysis required for system modifications, software modernization initiatives, and new project proposals.
• Analyze proposed computer applications against hardware requirements, evaluate database schemas, construct SQL code, and deploy database triggers or packages.
• Develop, implement, and maintain specialized software programs designed to supplement, enhance, and scale core systems software.

System Diagnostics & Performance Optimization

• Troubleshoot complex application issues by analyzing system logs, system messages, thread connectivity, memory utilization, disk input/output, and disk space.
• Recommend, coordinate, and execute configuration changes to continuously improve application throughput and overall system performance.
• Establish and maintain robust backup and restore processes to support disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Technical Governance & Team Coordination

• Coordinate, assign, track, and review the work of programming staff to ensure alignment with project schedules and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive technical standards, programming procedures, system flowcharts, diagrams, and end-user documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional staff to schedule tasks, manage programming projects, and coordinate production runs.

Required Qualifications

• 15 or more years of professional experience in Java application development.
• 10 or more years of hands-on SQL database experience, including database design, querying, and schema analysis.
• 8 or more years of experience developing and sustaining large-scale, enterprise-level applications within collaborative team environments.
• 5 or more years of professional experience working within Linux operating system environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience working with the Atlassian tool suite, with specific expertise in Jira.
• 8 or more years of experience working within Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• 2 or more years of experience supporting state-level government applications or public safety systems.
• 2 or more years of experience transitioning legacy mainframe environments to modern Java and SQL databases.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and coordination skills to assign and track deliverables across technical teams.
• Outstanding system diagnostics, debugging, and analytical capabilities.
• Highly structured approach to developing programming standards, flowcharts, and technical guides.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate productively across diverse stakeholder groups.