Java Developer Skills: Java/J2EE, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Strong interpersonal skills Compensation: Competitive rate - once converted perm, 10% match on 401K! Unleash your talent! Utilize your development skills while working for this premier University. Enjoy work/life balance in an educational setting where your work is valued! Summary Are you looking for a break? This is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity inside the Perimeter. Responsibilities related to software development projects will include participation in overall solution design, ensuring use of existing enterprise architecture and development patterns. Ideal candidate will be a positive collaborator in the application development environment contributing to the overall enterprise architecture. Our client offers a great working environment where developers are able to grow and learn, and work on a lot of cool projects! Responsibilities Design and build software as per the technical and functional specifications, enterprise application development patterns, and technical standards. Interact with the clients/stakeholders to understand the requirements. Work as a positive team member of a project that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, Architects, and/or Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components within scope, on time, and within budget. Ensure software development standards, enterprise patterns and components are utilized in software development projects. Communicate with stakeholders in requirements and design process Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Entry-level or 2+ years of Java experience with Java/J2EE Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies like Agile/Scrum. In-depth understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles. Knowledge of Linux/Unix commands Experience building enterprise application in another application framework (.NET, PHP or ColdFusion) besides Java/J2EE. Curious personality, teamwork and eagerness all necessary for the team! Experience building web applications using Google Web Toolkit (GWT) a plus! Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL databases a plus! Benefits Our IT consultants enjoy a wide array of benefits including: medical, dental, 401K, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program and more. Once converted perm - enjoy great medical/dental/vision, normal work hours and 10% match on 401K!