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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a long-term contract engagement with a major regulated utility in New York State. You'll be working on web applications, contributing to both the front-end and back-end development, and playing a key role in delivering user-friendly, high-quality solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining web applications using JavaScript, JSP, and Java, covering everything from rich user interfaces to back-office logic
• Implementing web service interfaces (REST/SOAP) and back-end integrations in a high-availability environment
• Working directly with Oracle databases: queries, stored procedures, and DB Link integrations
• Designing and developing features, including responsive layouts, geolocation, user role management, and DB-driven interfaces
• Proactively proposing user-friendly UI enhancements, leveraging modern JavaScript
• Owning the full SDLC: design documentation, development, testing, go-live, and ongoing support

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• 5+ years of full-stack web development experience across front-end, back-end, and database layers
• Strong JavaScript skills, including modern ES6+ features
• Java back-end development experience
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database (PL/SQL, stored procedures, integrations)
• Experience building or consuming web services (REST or SOAP)
• Strong experience with JSP (JavaServer Pages)
• Source control experience: Git and/or Subversion
• Commutable distance to Binghamton or Rochester, NY

Beneficial:

• Experience with AngularJS, Backbone, or Marionette
• Background in regulated industries — utilities, energy, government, or financial services
• Experience with responsive development, geolocation features, user role/access control, and DB-driven UIs
• Experience with file transfer scripts, DB Links, or back-office batch processing