Title: Senior Java/J2EE Developer Location: Bethesda, MD Duration: 6 month contract with possible extension of 6-12 months Primary Objective Performs research, analysis, design, creation and implementation of business systems to meet current and future user requirements. Modifies and maintains existing systems to address changes in business processes. Core Competencies · Technical Infrastructure · Technical Specialization · Technical Integration · Customer Service Orientation · Global Orientation · Communications (Listening, Persuasiveness, Oral, Written) · Leadership (Impact, Involvement, Change Management) · People (Team Orientation, Judgment, Interpersonal Relations, Results/Goal Orientation, Resiliency/Adaptability) Background Technical Background: · 7 + Years of Software Development Experience in Java/J2EE · Detailed knowledge and practical applications of Java Design Patterns · Hands on and expected to implement solutions · Ability to present recommendation to both technical and non-technical teams Practical Experience with the J2EE Stack including: · Apache AXIS 2.0 (SOAP Web Service Engine) · Java API for XML-Based RPC (JAX-RPC) · Java Servlets & JavaServer Pages (JSP) · Enterprise JavaBeans Components (EJB) · Java Message Service (JMS) · Java Mail Service (JavaMail) · Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) · Java Data Base Connectivity API (JDBC) Practical Experience with the following Third Party API: · Extensive knowledge of the Struts framework · Extensive knowledge of Java Standard Tag Libraries (JSTL) · Familiar with build scripts (i.e. ANT) · Familiar with logging frameworks (i.e. commons logging or log4j) Application Servers: · Experience with IBM Websphere Application Server (WAS 6+) · Experience with Rational Application Developer (RAD6+) or Eclipse 3+ Operating Systems: · Familiar with the Unix/Linux Operating System · Familiar with the Windows XP Operating System Process Experience: · Extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) · Knowledge of the Rational Unified Process (RUP) Certifications: · Preferred Java Certifications (Sun / IBM / Brainbrench) Plus: · Practical experience with JSF (Java Server Faces) · Practical experience with Portal Servers and Portlets · Practical experience Endeca, a search and guided navigation tool · Familiar with Vignette, an enterprise content management tool · Familiar with Informatica, an enterprise data integration tool · Familiar with Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) Keywords: Web Development