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SunGard Availability Services is an operating group of SunGard Data Systems.
The Senior Software Engineer, Ruby/Java serves as a key leader within the Product Development Group, serving as a project lead for individual software development projects. They are responsible for leading and mentoring the Software Engineers. They are responsible for the development of custom Web based applications. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for communicating project status; project risks and mitigation strategies; and project dependencies to project constituents.
Responsibilities:
* Owning and leading the development of individual software development projects.
* Ensuring that projects are executed with a high level of technical excellence; with demonstrable functional and technical quality; and within allotted timeframes.
* Working closely with other members of the Product Development team, CTO management team and project stakeholders from other SunGard AS departments.
* The position requires the person to utilize their advanced level of knowledge in the Ruby on Rails, JAVA development environment, XML web service architectures and AJAX-style web development methodologies.
* The Software Engineer will participate in architectural decision making processes for the various technical platforms, and be responsible for research into new technologies and platforms pertinent to the application portfolio
Qualifications:
* College Degree in Computer Science preferred but will consider applicants with equivalent work-related experience with a minimum educational requirement of a H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
* 6+ years experience designing and developing Web applications
* 3+ years experience of Ruby development
* 2+ years experience of developing applications utilizing a Ruby on Rails framework
* Strong knowledge of Channel Management products/services (SFA, Seibel, etc)
* Strong knowledge of WebLogic
* Knowledge of Object-Oriented design and analysis and the application of design patterns
* Strong knowledge of relation database technologies and data modeling.
* Knowledge of proper programming practice including revision control, application of secure coding principles, unit testing, test first development methodology, documentation.
* Knowledge of web-services utilizing Apache Tomcat/Axis.
* Experience working with the Spring Framework and Hibernate.
* Experience working with the Eclipse IDE.
* Working knowledge of XML and schema design
* Experience developing Groovy scripts.
* Experience working with Drools and / or JBoss.
* Experience working with JUnit.
* Experience working with Maven.
* Basic understanding of Internet architectures, including DNS, Peering, Firewalls
* Proficiency with Unix, Linux and Windows environments.
* Ability to multi-task in a highly technical fast paced environment.
* Must be a self-starter
* Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Working Conditions:
Ability to meet the physical demands of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUNGARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
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