Immediate need for a Java developer in the Baltimore area. This is a set to be a 3 month contract will likely go longer. Corp-to-corp or 1099 situations are acceptable. Required Skill Sets: possess a minimum of five years of experience in web enabled Java design and development. possess a minimum of five years of experience in Oracle DBMS design and development. ability to read and comprehend existing web based applications written in Java. have the ability to write advanced Java code within the framework of the existing applications. have experience using JavaScript, XML, HTML, JDBC, Hibernate, Eclipse, STRUTS and JSP. have advanced knowledge and experience working with WebSphere application server. knowledge of functionality that provides communication to pass data to and receive replies from outside data sources. be experienced using Rapid Application Development tools, MQ series familiarity with code reviews, unit testing, and version control. This person should have good communication skills and be able to pass a criminal background check.