Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer
Location : Frederick. MD

Our client's Product Development team focuses on delivering high quality
products to our customer base using an Agile development model. This
contracting position would be part of the product development team for an
initial period of 4-6 months. The software developer will participate in the
design, implementation and testing of multiple SaaS products geared towards
the higher education market. Specifically, s/he will:

       *          Develop web-based enterprise applications using
Java/J2EE, JBoss, Seam and SQL Server.
       *          Design and develop the product using the latest tools and
techniques (Java, JBoss, Seam, jBPM, Drools, SQL Server 2005, Web Services,
others...);
       *          Develop and automate unit tests
       *          Develop queries and stored procedures within SQL Server
2005
       *          Contribute feedback and guidance to the development of
functional and technical specifications
       *          Address software defects with timely resolution
       *          Development leadership to set standards and define best
practices for coding and design for other team members, both onshore and
offshore
       *          Effectively communicate and collaborate with various
client team members

Professional Qualifications:
       *          BS in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant work
experience
       *          Significant experience in the complete software
development lifecycle of business-focused software
       *          Agile, Extreme, Scrum experience preferred
       *          Experience in object-oriented design and development
       *          Experience with databases, stored procedures, ORM tools,
reporting, etc.;
       *          Experience with SaaS product development is a plus
       *          Experience with Microsoft .Net and other technologies a
plus
       *          Experience developing software products with complex
business rules and requirements
       *          Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and
non-technical individuals in the development of business systems and
providing direction to the development team
       *          Demonstrable skills in problem solving and working in a
fast-paced software development environment
       *          Must be a team player, and have excellent communication
skills
       *          Attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work