Job Description :
Java Technical Lead
Harrisburg, PA
6+ month Right to Hire – Consultant must be willing to roll into a direct hire position after 6+ months without sponsorship
Interview: Phone Interview then onsite interview
Must have experience with TOGAF, SOA, J2EE, relational and Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases. Manager is looking for a Technical Lead rather than high level architect –
Manager notes: Although we're saying architect, we're looking someone who can design and see the project through development. Needs to be able to work with developers and handle issues. Tech Lead might be a better description of the job
Join our client as an Application /Integration Architect in Harrisburg, PA for a 6+ month Right to hire position. This role provides technical expertise in the design, development and implementation of new features or enhancements to systems/applications, creation of integration architecture guidelines, standards and common services and middleware solutions that support the needs of the business. The Application/Integration Architect participates with the other architect roles in efforts to conceptualize new and/or enhanced applications, interpret business requirements, and design solutions and ensuring quality delivery of code. The Application/Integration Architect provides oversight and leadership to development team(s) and assists developers in resolving technical issues that may arise.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Application Architecture (70%)
Interpret business and technical requirements to define and document solutions that meet functional and nonfunctional business needs.
Articulate the functional and non-functional requirements of systems to development and project teams.
Lead and guide developers during the project lifecycle to ensure application standards and principles are being followed and reusable solutions are being developed.
Mentor developers concerning varied areas that impact development within the project lifecycle (i.e. coding structure, performance design and technology considerations)
Design application architecture solutions that deliver functionality and/or capabilities that satisfy corresponding business requirements. May be guided by Solution Architects regarding architecture solutions during project architecture design and development.
Consult with Solution Architects in the development of holistic designs.
Provide guidance to development teams on which frameworks and source code to use for development.
May interact with product vendors/suppliers.
Ensure compliance of architecture standards set forth by Enterprise Architecture.
Aid in the development of patterns with required traceability.
Design solutions that consider the budget and understand Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditures (OPEX) impacts of those designs.
Participate as a member of development teams.
Integration Architecture (25%)
Analyze enterprise business context (trends and business strategy), as well as change requirements in other architecture viewpoints to derive the integration architecture future state.
Lead the development of integration solutions for application of appropriate technology to business requirements.
Lead the analysis of the current integration architecture environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommends integration solutions for improvement.
Support the development of metrics to measure and demonstrate application and integration architecture value.
Support Enterprise Architecture services to the business before and during project delivery (e.g. t-shirt sizing, scoping, requirements gathering, testing
Create and maintain documentation for integration solutions.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (5%)
Remain current on industry specific technologies and emerging trends.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of related experience or the equivalent knowledge, experience, or training.
Adept at problem solving and the translation of business needs into application architecture deliverables
Familiarity of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF
Has familiarity in developing Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based services within medium to highly complex application environments.
Experience with architectural abstractions, integration with design, and integration patterns.
Demonstrated understanding of system behaviors and functionality.
Experience in creating and defining new architectural models and explaining complex problems and situations.
Hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting high-performing J2EE applications.
Experience developing mainframe applications.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and relate architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs.
Understanding of Web Services.
Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and tools.
Knowledge of software engineering, design, and testing.
Experience with relational and Not Only SQL (NoSQL) databases.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to speak to groups of employees and effectively manage conflict.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment regularly.
Perform work required for this position in an office environment.
Remain sedentary for significant periods of time.
Must be able to communicate in both written and verbal formats (i.e. email, letters, etc.
Must be able to have a regular and predictable on-site attendance for a highly interactive role.
Must be able to use a personal computer.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to stay current with new and emerging application architecture styles and models.
Must have highly developed analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to focus attention on details.
Ability to develop and promote effective working relationships with all levels of client management
Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
Ability to promote and support a consistent, professional, customer focus and work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to direct and influence a consistent, professional, customer focus.
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