Job Title:  Java Lead

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ / Jacksonville , FL

Job Term: Full Time

Interview Process: Phone Interview

Remote Work: No

Technical Skills Required:

• JAVA (J2EE 1.4 High level of knowledge required).
• Analysis & Design with UML
• Design Patterns (Service Locator, Delegate, Facade, DAO, etc)
• SOA and Web Services
• Data/ Information Security
• Data Access (SQL & Stored Procedures)
• Java Performance Tuning
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux v5.2
• IBM WebSphere Application Server ND v6.1
• IBM HTTP Server v6.1
• IBM WebSphere MQ v6.0
• IBM RAD (Rational Application Developer) 7.5
• ESB Conceptual Knowledge
• Good Communication skills

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Enables the technical delivery of a set of projects.
• Responsible for the design, build, test and implementation phases, as well as ensuring adherence to technical standards.
• Ensures the quality of deliverables in terms of supporting requirements analysis and the technical architecture.
• Works with architecture experts to ensure developments support the business and IT strategic plan.
• Will perform as a Lead Java and Websphere programmer for mission-critical web applications using J2EE technologies.
• Plays an integral role in building and enhancing the software & infrastructure required to support the applications in terms of robustness, scalability, availability and efficiency.
• The candidate must have experience leading other developers, assigning technical work and development tasks, overseeing & actively participating in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of software development best practices & system architecture skills.
• Responsible for the quality of deliverables in terms of the technical design, implementation, testing and adherence to technical compliance standards.
• Works primarily with Lead Project Managers, Business Analysts and architects.
• Interacts with the business to understand associated business processes in conjunction with Process Analyst resources (if available)
• Works with Business Analysts/business partners to determine and translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Provides/reviews estimates for design, build, test and implementation phases, ensuring quality and accuracy is maintained.
• Advises Project Management on the best time to engage dependent teams (for example, database management teams).
• Manages (monitors and addresses) all development activity, and is accountable for ensuring quality and adherence to technical, security and compliance standards.
• Coordinates application support activity during the 90-day warranty period.
• Provides feedback to Lead Architects on practical utilization of enterprise-wide standards.
• Supports the architectural design and documentation.
• Performs/leads software design, development and documentation.
• Provides hands-on technical expertise/governance on all aspects of implementation.
• Guarantees quality of software development and testing