Software Development Programmer, Java Web Development

CompanyESRI is the world leader in GIS software development with more than 35 years of carefully managed growth. We develop and support innovative tools for visualizing, analyzing, and managing geographic data on the desktop, across the enterprise, in the field, and on the Web. ESRI software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two thirds of Fortune 500 companies, 60 worldwide health ministries, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities.We employ 4,000 people worldwide, 1,700 of whom are based at our Redlands headquarters, a community ideally located in Southern California. Our mission is to improve our world through delivering GIS software and solutions that enable better decision making. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, paid holidays, scholarships, tuition assistance, a Cafe complete with Starbucks coffee bar, an onsite fitness center, and much more. Our work is dynamic, interesting, and challenging. Learn more about ESRI and apply online at www.esri.com/careers Be a key technical member of the Java development team working to envision, design and develop cutting-edge mapping applications for the web. ESRI is looking for individuals interested in being part of a challenging and exciting group helping to bring the highest quality GIS software to market. If you have a solid software engineering background, core programming skills and a passion for development this opportunity could be for you. DepartmentSoftware DevelopmentResponsibilitiesEnvision, design and develop Web applications and key UI modules.Interface and understand Java API business logic used to build Web Tier applications.Work closely with Java programmers, product specialists, and management to provide cutting edge cross-platform solutions for ESRI customers.Apply good software design and development practices in daily activities.Write comprehensive technical specifications and support documentation.Active and effective participation in various activities within the software development cycle.RequirementsB.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, GIS, or a related field. Five or more years of experience in Java Enterprise architecture, design and development.Strong Windows and UNIX background.Expertise in one or more of these areas: Java, J2EE, Portals and Portlets, Web Services.Experience building web applications using JSP, HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, XPath and XSLT.In-depth knowledge of one or more J2EE Application Servers. Excellent problem solving, design, development, and debugging skills.Ability to work with a team in a constantly challenging environment.Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.Recommended QualificationsGIS experience.Strong in web design methodologies and frameworks, such as Java Server Faces (JSF).Ability to rapidly prototype web and enterprise applications to showcase new ideas.Experience with Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex 2, ActionScript, Perl, PHP, REST, JSON and JavaScript toolkits such as Dojo and Prototype.