Java Web Application Developer

Title: Java Web Application Developer

Type: Contract- 6 months

Location: Atlanta, GA 30339

Our client is seeking Java Web Application Developer for a 6 month contract in Atlanta, GA. The Java Web Application Developer will be responsible for providing enhancement and bug fixes to an existing set of applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge in software architecture and design and have experience working in a web group that develops high-volume applications. Experience with Java, JSP, JSTL and JavaScript is required.

CLIENT INFORMATION: Our client is a leading pioneer in televised, radio, and Internet based media. The company has consistently rated in the Top Five for News, Entertainment and Information. Seventy-six million people from around the globe tune in to our client to stay informed. As part of one of the fastest growing cable networks today, this organization is sure to meet your desire for an exciting career.

JAVA WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collaborate with architects and designers in the development and initiation of new software applications.
- Design, develop, implement and enhance functionality, increase performance and simplify maintenance.
- Maintain/update current code base using Java, JSP, XML and JavaScript.
- Design and implement solutions collaboratively to add value to software development efforts. Must be able to effectively communicate designs to other team members in order for them to implement the design.
- Estimate production time of new development, site changes and bug fixes, communicate estimates to reporting manager.
- Ability to quickly detect and debug problems and provide rapid solutions to solve problems.
- Lead projects, mentor and review other developers' work to ensure that reusability and consistency is maintained.
- Participate in team code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards and development guidelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Undergraduate degree in computer science or equivalent work experience required.
- 7+ years of experience developing with Java, JavaScript and Object Oriented Javascript
- 7+ years of experience with Web Development technologies such as JAVA, JSTL, JSP and XML
- 7+ years of experience with Object Oriented Design and Development. Must have strong understanding of Object Oriented principles and be able to apply them to real-world problems.
- Strong knowledge of Web Application MVC architecture and Servlet/JSP programming
- Knowledge accessing MySQL via JDBC.
- Knowledge of Tomcat technologies and tools such as Ant.
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of at least one structured programming language.
- Experience with technology and development cycles employing test driven development and source control
- Experience working on projects using an Agile software development methodology.
- Experience interfacing to frameworks such as Hibernate, Struts, Spring and JQuery with Java and Javascript.

Please contact John Wagner

Synergis is a woman-owned company that serves a myriad of clients across nearly all industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The outcomes of these relationships are demonstrated in a growing list of more than 300 clients and industry recognitions by Inc. magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

From its foundation in 1997, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals in all areas of information technology. Recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals for over 10 years. For more information about Synergis, please visit the company website

Synergis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.