Java Software Developer - 5354

Description:ResponsibilitiesTwo years of job related experience and/or directly related college coursework in most if not all of the following areas:oApplication programming experience using JAVA 5, JDBC, J2EE, C/C++ , HTML, XML, J2EE, PERL, UNIX scripting, PL/SQL, oFamiliarity with ETL concepts and tools oGUI/SWING experience including UI layout, usability and user interactionoGraphic editing tools, e.g., GIMP or PaintShopoExperience with spearheading design and creation of user interfaces ad backend application componentsoData warehousing experience preferably relating to marketing databases oStrong knowledge of Oracle, relational and multi-dimensional database design and database managementoVery Large Database (VLDB)oKnowledge of UML oExperience with multi-tier architectures oExperience building metadata driven front-end applications oExperience with software development processes and methodologyRetail and Catalog industry experience is preferredExperience with database marketing, marketing automation, email marketing or related fields is a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience requiredAbout the OpportunityThe Best Companies Group just ranked Abacus a divisio of Epsilon as one of Colorado's top 10 places to work. We are a growing, dynamic company that needs growing, dynamic people. That's why Abacus has built a corporate culture that puts so much emphasis on hiring people that can do a great job today and fulfill their potential tomorrow. Abacus is a team of 500 employees that are revolutionizing an industry and we're looking for people who want to come along for the ride. People who want to make a difference and bring that attitude to work every day.We help today's leading direct marketers use their data to gain fresh perspectives on their customers and open up a wealth of opportunities. Our commitment to keeping our customers on the leading edge of marketing technology and practices requires a special breed of employee. In the eyes of an Abacus employee, each customer deserves the best possible effort and the highest possible commitment. Even in a highly competitive, increasingly complex, and constantly evolving world, we stay focused on what matters by staying true to our customers, our culture, and our corporate values.Qualifications:The Abacus Technology Development Software Engineering position will focus on developing, enhancing and supporting all Abacus software applications. The responsibilities for this position include:Interacting with the project manager, team tech lead and client representatives to clarify business rules as outlined in the business requirements document.Designing and implementing robust high volume production applications using, Java, C , Perl, SQL, UNIX, and various ETL tools.Designing system processes and producing design specifications that will enable the development team to precisely and efficiently implement the system designProvide technical leadership to other developers on their project teamAdhering to production standards in all work products and participating in the refinement of those standards to improve quality and productivityDocumenting all work and facilitating transfer of ongoing operational responsibility to the production staff.Contribute to improve re-usability of components, development of process and coding standards, and provide feedback related to product integration, internally developed infrastructure components, and application templates based on project experience.Participating in review and acceptance of project success in order to improve methodology and delivery.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAlliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).Job Location: Lafayette, COJob Number: 2967Company Profile:About UsConditions of EmploymentAll job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background checks.