JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER/DEVELOPER

(Local Washington DC Candidates ONLY)

Skillforce, Inc. is seeking a candidate who meets the following requirements for a Software Engineer/Application Developer (JAVA):

Work Location:  D.C. Area

U.S. Department of Commerce Security clearance will be required.

Security Requirements:

The candidate needs to be able to pass the standard background investigation for government work and must have been and authorized to work in the United States for at least 2 years preceding the application.  Citizenship not required.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

·         Consult with analysts and end-users to understand and elaborate business requirements and propose technical solutions.

·         Identify and develop prototypes to address critical requirements (both functional and non-functional)

·         Design  applications  using OO development methodologies and design patterns

·         Implement application design using component models and Object-Oriented languages (Java).

·         Develop technical specifications using standard modeling techniques.

·         Provide technical leadership and direction to junior developers in implementing technical solutions

·         Define technical standards; evaluate alternative protocols, tools and standards.

·         Conduct root cause analysis and resolve production problems

·         Develop estimates for design and implementation level of effort

·         Report  status on the development work

Qualifications:

·         Significant experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design, use of standard modeling techniques, design patterns, and UML.

·         Experience with front-end Java development, converting mock-ups into JSPs, JSF components, Cascading-Style Sheets, Yahoo Toolkit components with JSON and AJAX.

·         Experience with developing application components interacting with data base

·         Experience with JavaScript and cross-browser support issues desired. 

·         Experience with Internationalization techniques desired.

·         Knowledge of HTML 4.0 specification, DHTML, XML, XHTML standards.

·         Experience with web application development using Java 5 (or greater) and Java EE technologies including: Spring, Servlets, JSP, JSON, AJAX, JDBC, JNDI, JMX

·         Experience developing applications utilizing Endeca software desired. 

·         Experience with Rational Application Developer, WebSphere Application Developer, Rational Software Architect or Eclipse desired

·         Experience with ClearCase/ClearQuest desired

·         Experience working with analysts and end-users to interpret business requirements and propose, design and implement technical solutions

·         Very strong teamwork, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, ability to work well independently and as part of the team.

·         Experience providing technical leadership and direction to less experienced members of the team

·         Candidate should have 5-10 years of progressive experience in the area of Java based web application development and maintenance

Tools:

RSA 7.x, Websphere 7.x, Rational ClearCase/ClearQuest, Oracle 10g, TOAD

Industry Knowledge:

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of demographic, economic, and geographic data

Work Environment:  Must be prepared to occasionally work late on weekday evenings (1+ times week) and occasional weekends. Must be able to work independently with customers. Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills.