Kforce is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a Warren, New Jersey client. This Engineer will design and code from specifications and analyze, evaluate, test, debug, document, and implement moderately complex software applications. Under general direction, devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Be competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications programming activities. Monitor program execution for expected performance. Modify, install, and prepare technical documentation for system software applications. Monitor systems capacity and performance; plan and execute disaster recovery procedures, and provide Tier-2 technical support. You may customize purchased applications and assist in maintaining program libraries and technical manuals. Provide high level written communications such as white papers, decision documents, or research papers. Identify, escalate, and document production impact issues for the environment to confirmed delivery for client and business notification. The successful applicant will possess the following requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise): 4 or more years of experience using Java, JEE, XML, jQuery and SQL A B.S. degree in Software or Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering An M.S. Degree is preferred Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Experience with Rational IDE tools like RSA, RAD, or Eclipse IDK Experience in developing rich UI using GWT / jQuery / JSF or any other UI framework Experience in development of complex multi-layer applications Experience in development of multi-threaded application in interfacing with other systems Strong hands-on development experience with XML parsing methodologies Experience working with Microsoft .NET and C# technologies is a PLUS SUN Certification is a PLUS Strong experience with Agile Development Methodologies / practices