Description
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer for a long term contract position in Duluth, GA.
Job Summary
The Senior Software Developer is responsible for being a technical lead on a project. He/she is responsible for working with the Business Analysts to help gather requirements, and working with the other developers and architects to help design and implement the project or component. Also participates in the project estimate, helping the development manager to oversee the development plus the deployment of the application to production. This developer works closely with the chief architect and product architects to make sure the product/components meet the business requirements, fit into the overall product line, and perform as a reliable and professional application.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Minimum of 4-5 solid years of Java
- Experience with Spring
- Experience with Object Relational Frameworks such as Hibernate
- Solid understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Analysis
- Experience using Eclipse, CVS, and Maven a plus
- ESB (ie mule), message-oriented framework knowledge is a plus
- Batch framework knowledge (ie Spring Batch) is a plus
- NoSQL/document-oriented database knowledge (ie MongoDB) is a plus
- Large/enterprise application development experience is a plus
- Programming experience in Insurance industry is a plus
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-volume, high-performance, high-availability, service-oriented Java applications using proven Java frameworks and technologies.
- Design and develop scalable RESTful web-services in Java
- Design and develop reusable libraries and APIs. To contribute to best practice for Java application development.
- Write unit and integration tests, within automated test environments to ensure code quality
- Work with the business analysts and chief architect to explore and suggest appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features as well as monitoring technical progress against plans, while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance.
- Work with system administrators, information architects and client web-app developers to deliver fast, dynamic web propositions
- Work with all relevant parties on the deployment of services to the live site and all intermediate hosting environments
- Be responsible for work quality, ensuring it meets the technical standards for all online output.
- Monitor work against the production schedule closely and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to senior IT management on a regular basis
- Establish realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target to meet deadlines.
- Help other developers resolve technical problems as well as work with the team business analysts to solve business-related issues
Core Competencies
- Accountability: Exhibit and drive a sense of urgency, responsiveness and credibility.
- Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment while consistently producing error free work and meeting deadlines.
- Communication: Speak clearly, listen actively and convey information effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Customer Service: Respond promptly to customer inquiries, build relationship of trust and respect, and strive to meet and/or exceed expectations.
- Organization: Demonstrate effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills internally and externally
- Team Work: Contribute to building positive team environment, gives and receives feedback, and listen to others' views.
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