Spring Java Developer

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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Work Type: Hybrid

This is a hybrid role based out of one of our offices located in Loveland, Colorado

The Target Pay Range for this position is $88,200 - $120,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and 
budget.

Job Purpose/ Overview

The employee will develop and maintain Java code for Veterinary Telemedicine, building web and API applications to be used by animal hospitals and doctors worldwide. This is a full-time position as an on-site programmer, working in both individual and team programming environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develop technical specifications, enhancements, and new applications according to project needs.
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Plan, coordinate, and execute project activities to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare automated unit test cases, conduct functional unit testing, and support integration testing.
• Perform code reviews to identify basic technical and logical errors.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Provide high level of customer service and partner with end-users in the resolution of problems or in deployment of new applications.
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.
• May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist in out of hours support activities from time to time
• We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization.  Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.  Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values.     

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, from a 4 year college required and/or equivalent 4+ years related experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

• 4+ years of experience developing in Java, with understanding of JEE applications
• Experience working collaboratively with 2nd/3rd level support towards customer issue resolution a plus
• Experience with Spring Framework, particularly: MVC, REST, Data, and Security modules
• Ability to use Maven build tools, repositories, and plugins
• Experience with source control management using Git
• Best practices in writing unit tests and integration tests with Junit
• Code documentation skills, including Javadoc, inline comments, and external guide documents
• Familiarity with SQL, especially with Oracle dialect, ORM, and JDBC
• Understanding of RESTful web services
• HTML authoring skills, including JavaScript and CSS
• Proficiency with Linux environment and using Unix commands
• Familiar with the following technologies is preferred: Eclipse, Assemble, Jenkins, AJAX, Thymeleaf, Angular, and programming with mobile devices.
• Familiarity with DICOM strongly preferred, experience with DCMTK/DCMJP2K helpful
• Ability to leverage technology background and understanding of latest technologies to apply to development work.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong time management skills in an unsupervised environment, and self-discipline.
• Ability to estimate project timelines and to negotiate and meet deadlines accordingly.
• Ability to understand the customer’s business processes and work as a business partner.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, analytical skills and utilization of research-based solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to translate technical subject matter to non-technical audiences (both as a speaker and listener).
• Excellent customer service and business relationship-building skills required.
• Project management skills required
• Self-motivated and direct, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation and problem solving skills

Physical Demands: 

• Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
• Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
• May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
• Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person
• Fluency in the English language
• Extended hours may be needed

Working Conditions: 

The employee will primarily work in a typical office environment including use of cubicles, computers and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, data base management, email, and the Internet.  The employee is frequently required to use a calculator; fax, copy machine, and phone system. 

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

• All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.