Senior Java Architect, Woodlawn, Maryland Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Java Architect for a long-term contract position. Position Description Senior Java developer with architect level experience. Will be responsible for Java Middleware software that interfaces with z/OS and AS400 iSeries applications with a DB2 database. Required Skills Bachelors degree in Computer Science. Experience with object-oriented programming. Experience with the Java programming language. Experience with SQL and one or more RDMS; preferably IBM DB2. Experience with the following Java technologies: Java Servlets/JSP, JAXP, JAXB, JDBC, Apache Ant/Apache Ivy, and JUnit. Experience with one or more Java MVC component frameworks; preferably Apache Wicket. Experience with one or more Java MVC action frameworks; preferably Spring MVC with annotations (Spring @MVC). Experience with XML, XPath, and XSLT. Experience with DHTML (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Experience with AJAX and JavaScript libraries; preferably jQuery. Experience with automated unit testing and the XP programming methodology. Experience with one or more version control systems; preferably MKS Source Integrity. Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), Jetty Experience with network programming; HTTP and HTTPS. Must be able to take a lead role on projects and perform as both a developer and lead. Self-starting, hands-on, highly motivated individual required; team player who can adapt to changes in client requirements. Ability to read other peoples code and hit the ground running. Experience in systems analysis and design. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to research problems and provide solutions. May be requested to mentor client project staff. Overtime may be required (2-4 hours per week). Experience with an Eclipse-based IDE; preferably IBM Rational Application Developer (RAD). Experience with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM); preferably using Hibernate. Experience with Inversion of Control (IoC); preferably using the Spring Framework. Experience with web service development; preferably using JAX-WS. Experience with message queues; preferably IBM WebSphere MQ. Experience with UNIX (Bourne) shell scripting. Experience using JUnit with mock objects. Experience with scripting IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) using wsadmin and Jython. Experience with Eclipse plug-in development. Experience with GUI application development; preferably Java Swing. Develop and maintain technical documentation including, but not limited to: Architectural specifications Functional design specifications interface design Code documentation Installation guides Release notes Desired Skills Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Groovy, Python, C, C#, Visual Basic.NET, Lisp, Ruby, Perl. Development experience on multiple platforms; preferably iSeries (IBM i, i5/OS, OS/400, AS/400), Windows, UNIX/Linux. Distributed systems experience. Profiling experience. Experience with Open Source alternatives for commercial tools. Release management experience. System administration experience on iSeries, UNIX/Linux, and Windows. Experience in the full lifecycle of software development in a release intensive environment. Experience translating requirements to design. Education An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with 11 years, or a Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with 9 years of experience. Please Note Will be required to pass a Standard Background Investigation and drug screen. Public Trust Clearance required Relocation assistance is not offered. 1099 and W2 with or without benefit options available! We are able to consider US Citizens, Green card holders, and those authorized to work in the US with proper work authorization documents. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No calls, inquiries or Third Party Vendors please. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time. Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based IT Staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industrys leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent, and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.