Java/J2EE Senior lead:

Java/J2EE Senior lead:
1+ Year Contract
Washington, DC

This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or equivalent experience, and more than 8 years professional software development experience in object-oriented language, including minimum of 6 years experience with Java and J2EE. Specific requirements include, but not limited to:
X Proven strong technical and project leadership
X Ability to follow and comply with a formal SDLC process.
X Experience with software development best practices (RUP, XP, Agile)
X Strong hands on experience with UML, optional but a plus
X Strong background on multi-platform system integrations
X Excellent object oriented analysis and design patterns/techniques with emphasis on Java/J2EE technology
X Extensive hands on experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, JSP, JDBC, JPA, JMS, Log4J, AJAX.
X Wide breadth of knowledge across many Java Open-Source technologies including Ant, Struts, Spring, XML parser technology, SOA based infrastructure, JUnit and HTTPUnit
X Excellent application performance tuning skills
X Experience with RDBMS, especially Oracle
X Experience with Java based rules engines is preferred, JBoss Rules/Drools, etc.

Software:
1. WebSphere
2. Oracle
3. Microsoft Suite

Languages:
1. Java/J2EE
2. UML