This position provides advanced Java development support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the ongoing migration to the Drinking Water State-Federal-Tribal Information Exchange System (DW-SFITES). The Java Developer will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for operational support of the existing SDWIS application while advancing development and integration work required for the transition to DW-SFITES.
- Provide day-to-day operational support for the SDWIS application, including troubleshooting, defect resolution, and performance monitoring.
- Support and contribute to the technical migration effort from SDWIS to DW-SFITES, including data conversion, application redevelopment, and system integration activities.
- Design, develop, modify, and maintain Java-based application code in accordance with EPA standards and project requirements.
- Develop, consume, and modify APIs to support integration between SDWIS, DW-SFITES, and related external systems.
- Write, optimize, and troubleshoot advanced Oracle database queries, procedures, and data structures supporting application functionality.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, technical leads, and EPA personnel to ensure continuity of operations and successful delivery of migration milestones.
- Document technical processes, system changes, and development activities to support knowledge transfer and continuity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Java development skills, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining enterprise-level applications.
- Advanced Oracle database skills, including query development, optimization, and data management.
- Experience with API utilization, creation, and modification to support system integration.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to support and accelerate development activities.
- Experience with dashboard development using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
This role supports a federal EPA information system and requires the ability to work independently on both operational support and active migration/development efforts. The position requires close coordination with the broader project team to maintain continuity of SDWIS operations while advancing DW-SFITES development goals.
Requirements
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Years
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5
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Skills Required
- Five years of experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-level Java applications.
- Five years of experience with complex query development, performance tuning, and data structure design, including advanced Oracle database skills.
- Five years of experience creating, consuming, and modifying APIs for system-to-system integration.
- Five years of experience migrating legacy applications to new platforms, including data conversion and system cutover planning.
- Five years of experience across requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment phases.
- Five years of experience providing operational support for live systems, including defect diagnosis and resolution under time constraints.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude.
- Experience developing dashboards with Power BI or Tableau.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
What We Do
Novalink Solutions LLC is a global consulting, engineering, and AI product development company specializing in information technology and telecommunications. They provide AI-powered products, automation platforms, intelligent workflow systems, IT consulting, managed engineering, and staff augmentation services.
