Lead Java Developer

Our client in the Philadelphia is looking for a Lead Java Developer for a 12+ month contract. This is an opportunity to join one of the most well-known technology companies in the region, and to lead a team developing a very cool product that is a household name.

Client will Skype to hire for non local candidates willing to work in Philadelphia.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

- 25% of the time will be spent hands-on coding to improve the product
- 75% of the time will be spent leading the development team (currently 8 developers) in the following areas:
- Provide architectural guidance for the project
- Think of the product's development from an beginning-to-end, operational perspective
- Help the developers gel as a team for increased productivity
- The management team will be leaning on you for direction of the project. It is an exciting task with responsibility. You will have the autonomy you need to make your own decisions for the development team's direction.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Very extensive experience (about 7+ years) of Java Development experience a must
- 2+ years of Lead experience a must
- Technology experience with the following a must:
- Subversion (SVN)
- Github
- Agile development experience a must - this team is using Scrum
- Excellent communication skills a MUST
- Deep technical knowledge
- Ability to view product's development from beginning to end and evaluate the best way to get things done
- Confident to make decisions and execute on them

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.

Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries on a contract, direct (permanent), contract-to-direct and project basis. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

We look forward to working with you.

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