Java Developer

Synergy Consulting Group is looking for a Java Developer for a six month contract with the strong possibility for a long term renewal with a Fortune 500 company in Pittsburgh.

In this position, you will be responsible for writing programs to maintain and control computer systems software for operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Responsible for creating the software platform, and then fine-tuning the final program after it has been made.

This position pays around $45 an hour, based on skill set and experience.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems.

Advise customer about, or perform, maintenance of software system.

Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures.

Inform customers or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.

Direct software programming and development of documentation

Qualifications:
High School Degree and Bachelors degree in computer science/relevant field or equivalent work experience required.

8+ years experience required.

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Knowledge of the full software development life cycle from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.

Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.

Knowledge of computer development software, such as SQL, Java, J2EE, etc.