Corp Tech - Senior Software Engineer, Java

Title:Corp Tech - Senior Software Engineer, Java
ID:JREQ009833

Description

We are the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage. Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence, industry expertise and innovative technology that provides decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better decisions faster. We deliver this must-have insight to the financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our MIS team in Dexter, MI. The MIS team maintains and develops enhancements for the company-wide enterprise management system, CRM tool, and other applications. The Senior Software Engineer will develop and support MIS applications including the internally developed EMS, Flash, IT+, Thomcom applications, as well as providing Web Services for external products and websites. This position requires an individual who can successfully work in a dynamic work environment where priorities change based on current business needs. Deadline driven project assignments and our iterative approach to development processes require a professional with excellent communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities:-Design and deliver components for internal applications, primarily the EMS & FLASH applications and Web Services for external products and websites-Complete unit testing for Java components-Analyze and/or create business requirements, documentation, and technical specifications in conjunction with MIS business analysts and our internal customers-As a member of the operational support team, provide rapid response and issue resolution to the business teams for production issues-Refine knowledge in all MIS-supported systems to gain a more well-rounded understanding of overall company processes-Build solid working relationships with MIS team members as well as collaborating with internal customers

Qualifications

At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With over 60,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.

Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience

Required Knowledge & Skills
-Six or more years of experience working with Java and design, including significant knowledge of core libraries and common design patterns
-JEE and EJB experience
-XML and Web Services (SOAP, WSDL) experience
-Solid experience using OO and JEE design patterns and software best practices
-Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts including ability to work with DBA's to develop schemas and DB code
-Excellent written and communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with MIS technical staff, Business Analysts, management, and business team members)
-Demonstrated ability to work and adapt well within a team environment
-Ability to work well in a flexible development environment
-Self-motivated and self-directed
-Strong attention to detail
-Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively
-Exemplary customer service skills

Experience Preferred
-Sun Java Certification
-Development experience using Swing
-Familiarity with the Eclipse IDE
-JBoss
-Crystal Reports/Business Objects
-Delphi coding
-C#
-Linux

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

Job: Technology Development Family Group
Primary Location: Dexter, MI, US
Other Locations:
Organization: Tech MIS
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: None
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
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