Java Developer

Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

• Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.
• Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.
• Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.
  
  

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!

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About This Role

Responsible for meeting customer needs through application development, deployment and life-cycle management, specializing in Windstream’s quoting and product catalog applications. Includes development initiatives, implementation, configuration and deployment of custom applications and modified off-the-shelf applications, as well as developing integrations between Windstream's systems. This position will interact with other organizations both within IT and the business, to provide proactive solutions to the business and drive business value.

What You’ll Do

• Development and implementation of quoting and catalog software initiatives.
• Production support of quoting and catalog software, including some off-hours support on a rotating schedule.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of databases and associated development.
• Identifying issues within software systems and recommending solutions to others.
• Implement and participate within code review process.
• Work and manage multiple development initiatives concurrently.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and users for support and to work in support of requirements and design development.
  
  

Do You Have

This position calls for excellent competencies in a variety of areas, including:

• Leadership and communication skills – to build and strengthen relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Highly motivated and self-directed individual, bringing a strong sense of focus and energy to work.
• Strong technical knowledge of a wide range of development languages, frameworks, and methodologies, such as:
• Java,
• Web development technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, NodeJS, and AngularJS
• SOAP/REST web services,
• Spring,
• Unit and integration testing with tools such as JUnit, TestNG, Mocha
• Distributed version control systems such as Mercurial or GIT
• Familiarity with a Linux shell environment and accessing Linux systems remotely via SSH to run applications.
• Ability to diagnose problems occurring within a system or resulting through integration between systems.
• Experience with development, deployment, and management of microservice/cloud-based architectures such as Spring Boot and Docker is a plus.
• Business domain expertise in telecom industry and/or BPM would be a plus.
• Working knowledge of the Agile development methodologies, such as SCRUM or Kanban.
  

Desired Experience

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, and/or a college degree.
  
  

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

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Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
• https://windstreambenefits.com
  
  

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email [email protected] as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.