Our client, based in Metro-Detroit, is seeking to expand their team of Java Web Engineers. This exciting opportunity to work with a global leader and well recognized technologically savvy digital communications giant is one of a kind. The company employs the most innovate and talented people in the industry. They are strategic, creative and have the technological expertise to deliver effect programs to global clients in all industries. The Web Engineer will be a collaborator who works with a team of developers for the design, development, and deployment of web applications. You will effectively execute development tasks, and clearly communicate daily progress with your team. This position is responsible for installation configuration and support of internal/external web based business applications encompassing test and production environments. Duties: Designs, develops, and implements software packages for web sites Consults with clients and other project team members to design, build and manage web sites Trouble-shoots, debugs and implements software code Participates with your team on performing custom development of web-based applications in a Java / EJB environment on an Oracle Application Server platform Resolves code bugs, performs unit tests, and works on code reviews and application documentation Responsible for application development, unit testing and quality assurance Technical skills required: Designs, develops, and implements software packages for web sites Consults with clients and other project team members to design, build and manage web sites Trouble-shoots, debugs and implements software code Participate with your team on performing custom development of web-based applications in a Java / EJB environment on an Oracle Application Server platform Resolving code bugs, performing unit tests, working on code reviews and application documentation Responsible for application development, unit testing and quality assurance Education and Experience: Must have at least 4 years designing and implementing software Must have 2 - 4 years experience in web application development Must have 2 years experience in a digital design/production or other client-services environment Must have experience with N-tier application design, development and support Must have expert knowledge of Object-Oriented design & development Must have experience with web-based technologies / applications including SQL, Java, JSP, PHP Experience in utilizing application development methodologies Experience in gathering user requirements and full lifecycle application development Must have working knowledge of relational databases and stored procedures 5-7 years of Java(1.5) JDBC, Oracle 9ias, STRUTS (2.0),Spring, JSP, HTML, XML/XSD/XSLT/DTD RDBMS -- Oracle Preferred: Oracle 9i+, Oracle Text Solid understanding of databases and database connectivity. Oracle RDBMS preferred Must be Proficient in Java programming and Java design patterns 3-5 years of Working knowledge of testing frameworks such as JUnit 3-5 years of Knowledge of Object Oriented Design and Development 3-5 years of Experience with middle tier / distributed environments Very strong object-oriented design and development experience, specifically in the area of J2EE design patterns such as Model View Controller