Distributed Apps Engineer

Distributed Apps Engineer - Contract - Vienna, VA - $70.00 - $72.35/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Distributed Apps Engineer in Vienna, VA

Role Description

To support software development organizational initiatives by designing and implementing new or modifying existing systems/applications.
Identifies, analyzes, designs, and maintains cost-effective information technology solutions that align with business initiatives and corporate strategies.
Works with customers (business units) to identify business requirements (e.g., needs, objectives, functions, features, input, and output
Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware, and operating systems environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external controls, and output.
Documents, diagrams, organizes, information for inclusion in database, developing input/output record layouts, or program views.
Designs, develops, implements, and maintains systems with support from other ISD areas, team members, and management.
Codes programs, prepares test data, tests, and debugs programs.
Revises and refines programs to account for changes in functional system requirements and equipment configurations.
Troubleshoots and resolves operational problems/system requirements Participates in testing and implementation of systems/applications.
Provides on-going maintenance of systems/applications.
Maintains and monitors systems/applications after implementation.
Develops and maintains documentation describing program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
Provides technical support to customers.
Participates in training of peers and SQA staff in new or modified systems/applications.
Works independently with moderate guidance from higher level staff or management.
Assists in determining system requirements.
Applies specific functional knowledge to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems.
Designs, codes, debugs, and maintains moderately complex computer programs.
Works on most phases of applications programming activities
Researches, identifies, and solves straightforward to moderately complex problems.
Analyzes possible solutions using established procedures.
Collaborate with software developers and SQA analysts.
Investigate defects and bugs as they arise.
Designs and develops test automation scripts using test automation frameworks.

Skills & Requirements

Demonstrated experience in systems analysis & design, workflow, or procedural analysis.
Demonstrated experience in application development, including determining, developing, testing, and implementing system requirements and specifications.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and organize tasks.
Experience using established testing techniques.
Demonstrated project leadership experience.
Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and use good judgment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Specific to this position
A minimum of 5 -10 years distributed application programming experience in one or more of the following technologies: Java, J2EE, service-oriented architecture(SOA), middleware, integration technologies, and frameworks like JSP, JSTL, JMS, JNDI, JDBC, JAXB, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, log4j and JUnit.
Solid understanding of Java Web Services WSDL, SOAP, XML, RESTful, Web Services Development Kit.
Relational database, preferably DB2, SQL Server, or Oracle.
Knowledge of Mainframe systems
Experience with Data Migration and Mapping to Cloud solutions
Experience with SFTP and Data File Transfers
Experience with Automated testing frameworks
College degree(s) in information technology, computer science or related field or equivalent experience
Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices
Advanced knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, open banking standards, regulations, and practices specifically supporting real-time, near real-time, and batch payment rails
Advanced knowledge of products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
Advanced knowledge and experience working with or implementing Compliance applications.
Experience in cloud development
Knowledge of scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Familiarity with financial industry applications and systems.
Expert experience/knowledge of software development best practices in accordance with the ITIL or CMMI capability models.
IT Industry Certifications in good standing
Knowledge of PowerBI
Knowledge of NFCU operations, processes, and procedures
Knowledge of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems
Knowledge of Investments Portfolio
Knowledge of IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or Pega
Knowledge of ServiceNow, and Azure DevOps (ADO)
5-10 years Java/J2EE, SOA, Distributed systems, middleware & integration frameworks
web services (SOAP & REST)
relational databases: DB2, SQL, Oracle
mainframe knowledge
data migration & cloud mapping
Automation testing

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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