For real-time status on the opportunity (open/closed, submissions, feedback from client, etc) pull up our master job posting for this position by going to this URL: http://bit.ly/9j6Rj9 and search on the job number in the title of this post (i.e. if the title has L-777, search on 777) HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS: Java, Visual Basic (VB), Eclipse, WAS (7), Oracle, JDK SUMMARY: * Client: State of WI - DOT - Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) * Role: Java/VB Developer * Number of Positions -- 1 * Location: Madison, WI * Start: ASAP * Duration: 36 months * Compensation: 63.25/hr as a 1099 or c2c. W2 is possible but rate would reduce to cover employer taxes. Expenses: Included in rate above * Face-to-Face: Face-to-Face interview is required. Candidates are assumed to cover expense to travel in under rate quote above. Let LEVERAGEncy know if that isn't the case. * Face-to-face expenses: Covered by candidate (in rate above) * Work Authorization: Any * Opportunity Rating: B DESCRIPTION: Designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements. Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Previous incumbent had different responsibilities than are being requested for this replacement. In addition to Java skills, candidate will also need VB development experience. SKILLS -- REQUIRED: * Able to work independently * Is the contractor willing to have DOT perform a background check? * Interpersonal skills * Problem solving * Application Development and design experience using Visual Studio2005/2008/2010 * Design pattern usage (MVC, front controller) * Effective use of source code control system * Experience utilizing automated build tools and continuous integration environments * Java Script Experience * JDK 1.6 * Maven * MyEclipseBlue * SVN Version Control * Technical design of java web applications * Using unit testing frameworks, preferably JUnit * WAS 7 * Web Services * Access * Oracle * Stored procedures and triggers * Understanding of MS.Net Framework * Documenting requirements * Experience developing system documentation * LDAP * Develop test plans and procedures * Visual Basic (VB) SKILLS -- NICE TO HAVE: * State government * 1st language english or equivalent (i.e. 7+ years in US, UK, AUS, Singapore, etc.)