Job Description:

Responsibilities

Provide technical and/or business application consultation to business partners and team members in the areas of functionality, architecture, operating systems and databases for complex Java application systems.

Works with architects in transforming high level architecture designs and assists in technical delivery of large scale enterprise projects to implement optimized end-to-end solutions.

Develop low-level technical specifications and detailed program specifications to promote a solid core application that can be re-used across projects.

Review/Approve detailed technical decisions and high and low level design documentation.

Analyze existing systems and architectures for improvement recommendations.

Assist in troubleshooting production issues and new build deployments.

Ensures code quality, performs code reviews, and mentors development team members.

Ensure users expectations are met, gain understanding when desired outcomes are not feasible and provide alternative solutions to meet objective(s).

Design and develop software for new functionality, improvements and system longevity.

Ensure all documentation of technical architecture and systems are complete.

Provide training and guidance to team members and users as required.

Must be available to meet schedules of global operation by being available for off hour meetings.

Must be able to travel if necessary.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years experience in programming/systems analysis.

5+ years experience of Java (J2EE) technologies, Sun JDK, RDBMS, Application Server Platforms and open source frameworks.

Advanced knowledge of the following technologies: HTTP, SSL, SOAP, XML, XSLT, SQL, EJB, CSS, and Excel.

Solid knowledge of Javascript, frameworks such as Groovy, Grails

Solid knowledge of AIX/Linux, Websphere, Weblogic, Tomcat, JBOSS

Solid knowledge of Fitnesse or similar testing frameworks

Solid knowledge of Agile development processes

Solid knowledge of Test Driven Development processes.

Advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to lead.

Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into systems design and technical solutions.

Expert knowledge of structured and object oriented programming, relational database design, ORM tools, operating systems, networking concepts, and systems integration

Complex analytical and problem-solving skills

Broad business and finance related knowledge

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well within an Agile team environment.

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work outside normal business hours with users in different time zones

Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects

Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives

Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions

Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management

Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines

General business knowledge

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Masters degree and/or LOMA certification

Microsoft Certification

Oracle Certification

Experience with rules engine technologies

Knowledge of various open source tols, Struts, Hibernate, Quartz, Interface21, Log4j, Apache Commons, etc.
8+ years experience in programming/systems analysis