Sr. Application Developer/Architect

Sr. Application Developer/Architect

Description: long-term contract

Location:: Wood Lawn ,MD

 

Responsibilities:

·          The Application Programmer/Architect shall have extensive experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting applications and computer/network operating system and other system software. 

·          Has developed detailed and robust requirements, code, test, and implement proposed systems.  

·          Hands-on experience with projects supporting Service Oriented Architecture principles. 

·          Works without technical oversight of a team as required. May work as a Team Lead.  

·          Shall also possess strong oral and written communications skills in order to clearly and effectively convey issues, reports, and other deliverables to SSA counterparts.

Requirements:

·          Experience with J2EE technologies such as Core Java, JSP, EJB, JDBC, JMS, WASD, Web sphere, RAD and Servlets.

·          Experience with Web Service Technology and Security.

·          Service Definition Language (WSDL), WS-Security, Web Services-Interoperability (WS-I), Message Transmission Optimization Mechanism (MTOM), SOAP With Attachments (SWA).

·          Experience with J2EE Framework/ORM such as Struts and Hibernate.

·          Solid OOD/OOP foundation with experience in UML diagramming and design documentation.

·          Database experience such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, SQL and JDBC.

·          Strong XML processing experience such as XSD, XPath, XSL, XSLT, etc.

·          Experience with JavaScript, HTML, SSL.

·          Experience with complex programming, program debugging, data analysis, problem analysis and resolution issues within OO application systems.

·          Communication skills to present ideas and concepts effectively; strong and proven problem solving.

·          Self-managed with the ability to mentor others.

·          Communication skills to present ideas and concepts effectively.

·          Familiarity with project management frameworks.

Desired:

·          Strong communication and documentation skills.

·          Exposure to writing Technical White Papers and systems design documents.

·          Self starter, highly motivated individual, and a team player who adapts to a dynamic work environment.

·          Ability to investigate/research issues, determines impact, and provide solutions.

·          Experience with version control software such as MKS and CSS.

·          Familiar with Web Service technologies such as Apache Axis, SOAP and WSDL.

·          Familiar with Rational Unified Process, CMM/CMMI.

·          Familiar with MS Project and Visio.

·          Familiarity with IT Governance frameworks.

Education:

·           An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with minimum of 11 years of professional experience.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to beginning work***