Friday, March 06, 2009

Java Developer in Dallas, TX

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS (Due to the volume of responses we receive, only who candidates who have experience with ALL of the required skills will be contacted)
. Minimum 4 years OF development and delivery experience with Java
. Minimum 4 years of analysis, design, coding and implementation of custom-built web based applications
. Minimum 2 years experience working with Apache Web server
. Minimum 2 years experience working with Tomcat
. Experience developing, customizing, and optimizing client side browser java script preferably jQuery
. Experience with Spring / Hibernate
. Experience with Ant / Maven
. Experience working with, or an interest in Agile methods, including Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum and iterative development
. Knowledge of software best practices like test driven development (TDD) and continuous integration

TECHNICAL SKILLS (Nice to Haves)
. Advanced degree in IT, Business, Engineering or other technical curriculum
. Web 2.0 development
. Experience integrating 3rd party hosted services into custom built websites
. Familiarity with relational databases, preferably Oracle or SQL Server
. Experience with Subversion and/or Clearcase
. jQuery java script
. Google maps and Google Search integration

RESPONSIBILITIES
. 80 - 100% Travel to Chicago will be required for the first 6-8 weeks
. Builds application code through the use of paired programming development stations
. Collaborate with Analysts to clarify functionality in stories and estimate development timeframes
. Collaborates with Architects to clarify architecture and integration points
. Collaborates with SMEs as necessary to obtain guidance for development
. Interacts with resources in other Teams and enterprise programs to obtain necessary foundation and code-base information
. Troubleshoot issues with custom code base and 3rd party hosting providers
. Respond to Customer support calls as needed and participate in on-call pager rotation
. Test, plan, and implement upgrades, bug fixe, and enhancements to community website


Experience: NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Mature interpersonal skills and proven capability to handle multiple situations simultaneously
. Ability to comprehend high levels of complex details
. Ability and willingness to tactfully challenge assumptions, and coordinate skilled Team resources to document and communicate concerns
. Ability to problem-solve in time constrained situations
. Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills
. Solid Customer management ability
. Detailed, highly organized and time efficient
. Coordination between multiple project and Customer groups
. Demonstrated Team leadership skills



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