Position Title: Senior Java Architect

Location: Woodlawn, MD

Duration: 6 months

Responsibilities:

·        Participates in all phases of the systems development life cycle, with emphasis on design, development/programming, documentation, testing and implementation.

·        Maintains and supports computer and/or network operating system and other system software.

·        Performs activities such as:  system software installation, configuration, testing, optimization, evaluation, maintenance, documentation, and user support.

·        Prepares test data, tests, debugs and refines applications software.

·        Designs and prepares technical reports and documentation.

·        Identifies, evaluates, customizes, and implements vendor-supplied software packages.

·        Maintains active liaison with user personnel to ensure continuing responsiveness of applicable system software user requirements.

·        Provides technical assistance to less experienced personnel in the resolution of systems-related problems.

·        Provides technical direction for performing software development tasks and reviewing work products for correctness and adherence to design standards.

·        Ensures accurate translation of technical specifications into programming specifications.

·        Assures software and systems quality and functionality.

·        Coordinates with the Senior Project Manager/Project Manager or Work Order Manager to ensure problem resolution and user satisfaction.

·        Prepares status reports and presentations.

·        Primary point of contact between SSA user community and the contractor in compiling specifications for information systems development.

·        If serving as a Work Order Manager, additional functions will include:

·        Manages resources assigned to the work order.

·        Monitors budget for the work order.

·        Oversees all activities related to the work order.

·        Participates in status meetings with SSA counterparts, as required.

·        Ensures effective communication on all work order issues.

Requirements:

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

·        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.

·        Familiarity with project management frameworks.

·        Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 11 years of professional experience; or 11 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.