Title: IT Specialist / Java Web Applications Developer
Position Number: 0080042, 0081839
Hiring Unit: Information Technology Services, Enterprise Systems
Location: UH System Offices, Manoa Campus
Date Posted: June 29, 2026
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Band: B
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions):
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information & Computer Sciences and 3 years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for applications development, of which 2 years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower pay band in the University of Hawai'i broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of applications development as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology, systems, hardware and software associated with applications development.
Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems, use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluate, integrate, and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
Proven ability to comprehend, interpret and implement administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Strong understanding of IT service management, cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining IT best practices, standards, and governance.
Considerable working knowledge of Java and JSP.
Considerable working knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML and JSON.
Considerable working knowledge of one or more Database Management Systems (DBMS) such as MySQL or Oracle.
Considerable working knowledge of coding practices necessary for developing enterprise-wide, web-based applications; prototyping and iterative development techniques; and systems development methodology and techniques.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Demonstrated ability to develop and revise system plans, design documents, implementation plans, training material, and to conduct user group sessions and related interviews.
Demonstrated ability to develop clean, structured programs and conduct thorough testing; define, design, and develop efficient customized reports and ad hoc queries; and recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve routine problems.
Demonstrated ability to speak, read, comprehend, interpret, and write fluently in English.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies independently and in a timely manner using books, manuals, and other resources.
Ability to work a variable work schedule; and work outside normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours, as directed.
Desirable Qualifications
Considerable working knowledge of the Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
Considerable working knowledge of web service protocols such as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) or REST (Representational State Transfer).
Working knowledge of Struts MVC, Spring MVC and/or Spring WebFlow.
Working knowledge of Apache Web Server and the Tomcat servlet container.
Working knowledge of JavaScript and related technologies such as jQuery, React, AngularJS and Node.js.
Working knowledge of Maven.
Working knowledge of a testing framework such as JUnit or DbUnit.
Working knowledge of an IDE such as Eclipse or IntelliJ.
Working knowledge of a source control system such as Git.
Working knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language).
Working knowledge of usability concepts and disability requirements for web-based applications.
Working knowledge of deploying applications to Amazon Web Services or other cloud providers.
Working knowledge of SaaS cloud applications and enterprise interfaces and integrations.
Ability to design and develop dynamic prototypes and websites, development of online forms, and web user interfaces.
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Inquiries:
(808) 956-9098, itsadmin@hawaii.edu
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