Title:
Senior J2EE Developer
Skills:
Java, J2EE, Swing, AIX
Date:
10-30-2009
Description:
SOFT INC. is looking for a Java, J2EE developer for our client, a financial firm in lower Manhattan. Candidate will be asked to complete the following job description:
Description
The Senior Java Developer will support and extend clearing and settlement applications required to support various business units atour client. This role requires frequent interaction with software developers, testers, product managers and helpdesk professionals to ensure delivery of quality software to end users and members.
Responsibilities
Support Java-based J2EE applications;
Design and implement new functions;
Work with business analysts in understanding new requirements;
Follow company software development processes and standards;
Study new technology and remain technically current;
Mentor developers on team.
Provide architectural guidance for clearing systems including margining, risk management, position management, physical deliveries, asset management and electronic banking (SWIFT).
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Management Information Systems;
* 3+ years experience with Windows, AIX;
* 5+ years experience in the IT industry working in the area of product and/or application development;
* 3+ years as senior Java or J2EE developer, preferably on one or more large, highly transactional systems deployed and used in production;
* Strong working knowledge is required in each of the following: Java, J2EE technologies, Java Servlets, JSP, JMS, JDBC and distributed computing;
* Working knowledge in any of the following preferred: Adobe Flex, Flex Remoting * BlazeDS, Flex MVC * Cairngorm, Spring MVC, Jboss, IBM MQ
* Strong working knowledge of messaging middleware, OO design concepts and design patterns;
* Strong knowledge and experience in team development using Java;
* Experience with Open-Source Technologies required(e.g.: Hibernate, Jakarta Commons, Spring Framework, Spring, Junit, Eclipse, JMX, Ant);
* Comfortable with database development concepts (SQL, PL/SQL, views, etc)
* Good working knowledge of software testing and building high quality software;
* At least one year exposure to financial sector;
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment, and deliver production quality software within tight schedules;
* Good verbal and written communication skills, with proven track record of producing and reviewing use cases, providing estimates, and organizing tasks;
* Familiarity with RUP and/or Agile development processes a plus;
* Experience with security packages such as JAAS, SSL, JNDI/LDAP, etc., a plus;
* Experience with software testing tools, regression testing, performance testing, a plus;
* Experience with exchanges/commodities/settlement and banking systems, a plus.