**JAVA/j2EE**

Knowledge & Experience

• Working technical knowledge of programming languages, including C/C++, Java, Scripting languages ex. Perl and/or TCL.
• Knowledge and experience with modern frameworks like JSF, Spring, Struts and Hibernate is an asset
• Experience working with enterprise applications.
• ·Hands on experience working in integrated development environments, including NetBeans and/or Eclipse.
• Extensive experience with UNIX operating systems is a must.
• Extensive experience with relational databases – Oracle is preferred.
• Familiarity with the financial industry is an asset.
• Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies.
• Hands-on software troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies is an asset.

 Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with analysts and solution architects in the initiation of new solutions and/or software programs and applications.
• Assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications.
• Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of software requirements, specifications and designs.
• Research and document detailed design of the business systems.
• Oversee the quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution.

 Acquisition & Deployment

• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.

 Operational Management

• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
• Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.
• Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines.
• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of business systems as necessary.
• Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or business systems.