Position Summary: Responsible for the analysis of project requirements and the development of technical specifications. Develops impact studies to validate quantitative models. Develops, tests, debugs and implements code for existing and/or proposed business applications and/or computer systems. Responsible for all procedural and code documentation on assigned projects. May perform the role of Project Coordinator for projects with limited scope/duration (i.e., less than 12 months in duration). Has experience with all phases of application programming. Has demonstrated knowledge in the software implementation lifecycle (SILC) and specific programming languages. Principal Responsibilities: Process Management - Assists in the development of estimates for projects - Contributes to defining time tables and project plans - Assists in the definition of milestones Project Coordination - Performs all development lifecycle quality assurance for the work of other team members, including the review of high-level designs, detail designs, code, and test plans and results - Instructs, assigns, directs, and reviews the work produced by other team members on the Team - Reports status and issues to Team Leads as necessary - Assists in coordinating the implementation of changes to improve performance against metric targets - Provides support and on-the-job training to more junior or less experienced team members - Facilitates individual team member development of technical, functional, and industry skills - Acts as a role model and mentors other team members - Provides input to Team Leads on team member performance Application Design - Designs new systems - Translates functional requirements into technical requirements and design Application Development - Designs and codes complex programs - Evaluates complex client area requirements and processes - Conducts analysis of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems - Provides application and user support and performs troubleshooting - Provides production support as necessary Testing - Reviews and refines test cases, scenarios and scripts to ensure applications quality - Reviews and refines usability testing scenarios, and administers portions of the testing process - Creates test transactions and runs components for assembly, and system tests for conformance to standards and adherence to design specifications - Prepares the test environment - Analyzes results of testing sessions and presents results - Works with users to review test results to ensure they meet expected results - Conforms to quality assurance test standards Documentation - Reviews documentation for the user describing the installation, use, and customization of products and services as necessary - Uses product design specifications to direct the development of useful documentation, help functions, and features Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in application development and system analysis Knowledge and Skills Required: - 3-5 years of Java development, front-end and batch, required. - 3-5 years of relational database experience required (Sybase experience preferred) - 3-5 years of Unix / Shell scripting required - 3-5 years of web development, J2EE (JEE), HTML, JSPs, CSS, JavaScript, WebSphere. - Strong technical troubleshooting abilities - Strong overall knowledge of architecture and security standards - Experience developing system solutions servicing the financial services industry - Possesses detailed knowledge of the software implementation lifecycle (SILC) , Iterative Development (ID) and CMMI - Quantitative background / experience preferred - Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills - Demonstrates strong customer service orientation Education, Training &/or Certification: - Degree in a technical discipline or related experience preferred Join TEKsystems() and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V