J2EE, DB2, SQL Application Developer

Job Description:

Our client, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an energetic problem solver with proficiency in the area of J2EE, DB2, SQL and Object Oriented Analysis and design principles.  This applicant must be highly motivated to meet project deadlines and technology challenges. The Information Technology Department is searching for a qualified candidate to join a dynamic new development team working on a multi-year project to further automate the transportation field work. 

This position provides the opportunity for the individual to be involved with Back Office web development, data warehouse and report development.  Development responsibilities include overall application design and development, stubbing out critical application components using J2EE and SQL. Other responsibilities include 24x7 support, problem trouble-shooting and resolution.

Education: 

4-year College Degree preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Responsibilities:

- 5+ years in an enterprise information technology environment with much of the last three years spent developing Java based Client Server applications
- 4+ years developing applications using SQL against relational databases.
- Experience developing and supporting mission critical applications running 24x7
- Experience developing applications within a disciplined development methodology such as SDLC, UML, etc.
- Provides proactive advice and feedback throughout the development life cycle for prevention and early correction of quality problems.
- Create technical and functional design documents. Create, validate and enhance prototypes for projects
- Analyze and design technical solutions for complex business requirements
- Development to include new product development, customizations and enhancements
- Well-seasoned in the creation of efficient SQL queries and understands how to optimize them for performance.
- Contractor is expected to supply his/her own cell phone for work related calls and text pages.

Skills:

REQUIRED:

- 5+ years of application development using Java, JSP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS  
- J2EE Experience
- Excellent Object Oriented Design skills
- Excellent Web Development skills in Client Server environment
- Thorough knowledge of Relational Databases and SQL development.
- Ability to performance tune SQL queries
- Familiarity with testing methodologies, strategies, and automated tools 
- Strong teamwork ethic and customer support focus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Use of JavaScript frameworks like ExtJS and JQuery
- Experience with Spring framework (MVC, Dependency Inject and Rest template etc..)
- Knowledge of REST API
- Spring and dependency use dependency injection

PREFERRED:  

- Weblogic and Tomcat
- Good understanding of  SQL Server (SSIS/SSRS)
- Good Understanding of design patterns and user interface design