Technology Specialist (Tech Lead) The Technical Lead is an individual who ensures project deliverables are completed according to the project timeline and adheres to the respective IT organization's Quality Review process. Technical Expertise: Thorough understanding of the J2EE environment from Design and Development perspective. Thorough understanding of the SOA (web services etc) integration and utilization in the design and development of the project Managing multiple projects simultaneously Thorough understanding of the Rational Suite of products from design and development perspective. Knowledge of design patterns. Should be able to come up with technical solutions to meet the business requirements. Thorough understanding of the Information security needs in web application development. Have at least 5 year of experience in J2EE design and/or development work. Experience in Health care field preferred Project Management: Supports the Delivery Lead in identifying detailed tasks and providing estimates for the work plan. Reviews and completes the respective IT team deliverables / tasks within the given timeframes. Should be able to create an integrated plan with critical tasks and milestones. Identify risks and communicate to the project leadership. Should be proficient in creating an integrated project plan consisting of major tasks and milestones. Adheres to the corporate IT processes including security. Understanding & processing of the Gate process used by the Company. Should have a high level understanding of project management financials. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field is required. Master's degree preferred. Experience Required: 8 to 10 years relevant experience Experience leading package integration projects Experience in working with geographically dispersed project teams Experience in developing work plans using MS Project Should be able to guide the Design and Development resources to ensure the business requirements are met. Experience in J2EE Design and Development Experience in implementing large scale projects involving custom development and COTS integration Health care insurance industry knowledge preferred.