Java/J2ee Programmer

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) is an equity Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with over 30 million square feet of office and retail properties under management. With portfolio concentration in New York City, Vornado also owns premier assets of theMART in Chicago and the 555 California Street complex in San Francisco. Vornado's reputation in the industry is one of unmatched quality and integrity. For more than ten years, Vornado has been a leader in environmental sustainability among REITs and large commercial landlords in New York.

Vornado's Information Technology team is seeking a Java/J2ee Programmer to be responsible for performing development on the IBS Web product and ancillary processes. This person will be part of the Financial Application Development team but will be expected to work closely with users and support teams. Projects include both individual efforts and team collaborations. A working knowledge of the IBS platform and other internal applications is expected to be acquired. Requires daily in office presence, no remote or telecommuting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and support product changes as described by project's business analyst and system architect

• Work to meet project milestones and due dates

• Code and debug servlets, jsp, javascript, and html as needed for projects/support

• Writing and debugging SQL queries and updates

• Report Writing using Crystal Reports, as required by project specifications

• Perform and assist others in investigating reported software and data issues. Identify issue by analyzing symptoms and determining the underlying problem.

• Perform your own development environment maintenance. Software installation, configuration, Oracle Database and data refreshing

• Maintain and create documentation for all program changes, procedures and new development

• Adhere to internal procedures for source version management

• Assist in software updates and related efforts, sometimes during off-hours

Job Qualifications:

• A self-motivated, team player with excellent communication skills

• Well-rounded problem solving skills

• Ability to learn quickly and share knowledge with others

• Strong analytical skills

• A strong focus on accuracy, results, and quality

• Able to perform off-hours software support/ maintenance

• Software development best practices knowledge, via relevant experience or education

• J2ee web application concepts and specifications

• Understanding of network and Internet technologies, protocols

• Knowledge of Weblogic & Tomcat application servers

• Strong Javascript/HTML skills

• SQL

• Current knowledge of Core Java, J2ee, PL/SQL, JDBC

• Familiar with Windows Platform architecture as it relates to software development and deployment

• Reporting experience e.g., Crystal Reports or similar tools

• Basic knowledge of Windows Scripting and batch files

• Experience with jQuery and Bootstrap are a bonus

Education/Experience:

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years J2ee development work experience

Vornado Realty Trust is not offering relocation for this position located in our Paramus NJ office.

Vornado Realty Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual preference, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.