Java Software Engineer

Location
Chevy Chase, MD

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Work with analysts to understand business requirements and offer technical solutions.

Perform application design using OO development methodologies and design patterns

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

Evaluate, redesign, refactor, and modify existing program logic to improve overall system performance and maintainability.

Document technical specifications using standard modeling techniques.

Provide technical guidance to junior developers in implementing technical solutions

Provide input to technical standards; assist in evaluating alternative protocols, tools and standards.

Assist in WebSphere security, testing and administration techniques.

Assume on-call responsibility for application code developed or inherited, troubleshoot and resolve production problems

Report status on the development work

 

Qualifications:

Significant experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design, use of standard modeling techniques, design patterns, UML, and Rational Rose or System Architect

Significant experience in web application development using Java and J2EE technologies (JSP, JSF, Spring, Servlets, Java Beans, JDBC), XML, Oracle RDBMS

Experience writing SQL statements for Oracle 10g

Experience with RAD 7.0, WSAD, or Eclipse preferred

Experience with ClearCase/ClearQuest preferred

Experience working with analysts to interpret business requirements and offer, design and implement technical solutions

Broad knowledge of methodologies, web technologies, technical solutions and their trends

Experience in estimating development effort and creating a workplan

Demonstrated technical leadership in developing and maintaining solutions for complex business problems involving web applications and large databases

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

Candidate should have 5-7 years of progressive experience in the area of Java based web application development and maintenance

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project desired

 

Tools:

RAD 7.x, Websphere 6.x, Rational ClearCase/ClearQuest, Oracle 10g, TOAD

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