Job Description :
Job Title:- Sr. Java Developer
Location :- Jacksonville, FL
Duration :- Long Term
Only w2 consultants
Job Description
Developers are responsible for development, programming, coding of
Information Technology solutions. Developers are responsible for
documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing
and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications,
evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Developers are
responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality,
integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or
output by the application. Developers are assigned to moderately complex
development projects.
Write code for moderately complex system designs. Write programs that
span platforms. Code and/or create Application Programming Interfaces
(APIs
Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs.
Review code developed by other Developers.
Provide input to and drive programming standards.
Write detailed technical specifications for subsystems. Identify
integration points.
Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and
explain impacts on subsystem to team members.
Consult with other Developers, Business Systems Analysts, Project
Managers and vendors.
"Scope" time, resources, etc., required to complete programming projects.
Seek review from other Developers, Business Systems Analysts or Project
Managers on estimates.
Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code
specifications. May need assistance from other Developers and team members
to debug more complex errors.
Supports transition of application throughout the Product Development
life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. May require more coordination
points for subsystems.
Researches vendor products / alternatives. Conducts vendor product gap
analysis / comparison.
Accountable for including IT Controls and following standard corporate
practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability
of the application and data processed or output by the application.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Manager is looking for someone with solid java experience. They should have
experience performing development in a corporate setting. If they have JSF
(JavaServer Faces) experience, then that''s a plus. They will be asked to
write java code for the Corporate Actuarial Rating System. They are building
out the functionality as well as the services used to integrate with other
systems in the enterprise. Experience developing, manipulating and unit
testing with services and XML is also beneficial.
Required:
4 or more years of IT development/programming/coding professional work
experience
Bachelor''s degree in an IT related field or equivalent work experience
Experience and understanding with unit testing, release procedures,
coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management
procedures
Proficiency using versioning tools
Thorough knowledge of Information Technology fields and computer systems
Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Flexible team player
Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of
responsibilities
Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve
performance
Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making
skills
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
Proficiency programming in more than one object oriented programming
language
Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and
flowcharting tools such as Visio
Proficiency using debugging tools
High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present
solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
Preferred:
Experience using Agile methodology
Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary
Relevant Development certifications
Required:
Demonstrated Proficiency with:
o Java / J2EE technologies
o Various frameworks (i.e. - JSF, Spring, Hibernet, MyBatis, etc
o Developing service oriented applications and Web Services
o XML, XSD
o IBM Websphere v7 or above
o IBM Integration Bus
o Messaging systems (WebSphere MQ)
o SQL / PL SQL or similar query language for DB2, UDB, or Oracle
o Versioning with Subversion (SVN) or similar systems
o IDE / Eclipse / RAD or similar development and debugging tools