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: J2EE, SAS, EJB, UML, Eclipse, Design Patterns, JBOSS SUMMARY: * Client: State of WI - WTC - Wisconsin Technical College System * Role: J2EE Developer * Number of Positions -- 1 * Location: Madison, WI * Start: ASAP * Duration: 36 months * Compensation: 58.25/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: C DESCRIPTION: Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management systems, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development. Captures requirements using industry standard development frameworks and tools. Designs reports, forms and letters along with computer terminal screen displays to accomplish goals of user request. Reviews screens, reports, forms and letters designs with users. Converts project specifications, using industry standard tools, such as object-oriented tools and code generation, into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding into language processable by computer, applying knowledge of computer programming techniques and computer languages. Enters program codes into computer system. Enters commands into computer to run and test program. Reads computer printouts or observes display screen to detect syntax or logic errors during program test, or uses diagnostic software to detect errors. Replaces, deletes, or modifies codes to correct errors. Analyzes, reviews and alters program to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. Writes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. Writes manual for users to describe installation and operating procedures. Assists users to solve operating problems. Programmer-Analyst capabilities with 8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to accomplish tasks. SKILLS -- REQUIRED: * Excellent communication skills require the ability to work with users to understand and interpret their needs. * SQL Server 2005 * Design pattern usage (MVC, front controller) * Database design * Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) * J2EE Development using EJBs * Object Oriented Architecture * Object oriented design with UML * Microsoft Office 2007 Suite * CVS * Excel VBA * HTML / XML / XSLT / JSP / CSS * SAS version 9 * SSRS * Struts * MS Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 * Experience developing system documentation * In-Depth Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle Deliverables for each Phase of Development * Install and maintain JBOSS Application Server SKILLS -- NICE TO HAVE: * State government * 1st language english or equivalent (i.e. 7+ years in US, UK, AUS, Singapore, etc.)