Senior Java Architect

Job Description:

• The end-client seeks a Senior Java Architect to support the client with enterprise-level Java application development and architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop GUI, system architecture, reusable code, and deployment scripts following client's standards and Java frameworks.
• Conduct systems analysis and design to enhance performance.
• Develop and execute test plans, perform debugging, and review code.
• Work closely with business analysts and end-users to understand needs and provide solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and project plans.
• Provide regular status updates to the client's managers.
• Ensure compliance with secure coding standards and perform application security testing.
• Mentor junior developers and perform code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate production fixes.
• Support data analytics and reporting efforts.
• Document all architecture and development activities for future use.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of Java J2SE/EE application development and implementation in a WebSphere environment.
• 5 years as a software/solutions architect using Java J2SE/EE with WebSphere.
• 5 years using Agile software development methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Apache Wicket in production.
• 1+ year of experience with Angular in production.
• 3+ years integrating FileNet for document storage and retrieval via web services.
• 2+ years implementing SOAP-based web services using Apache CXF or JAX-WS.
• 5+ years using both Spring and Hibernate.
• 5+ years mentoring junior Java developers.
• 5+ years Java development using Apache Struts.
• Additional experience beyond the 5-year requirement in Java J2SE/EE on WebSphere.
• 1+ year using GitLab for source code and deployment management.

Work Schedule:

• Occasional overtime or off-hours may be required.

Work Location:

• On-site at end-client office for the first 8 weeks.
• After probation, up to 50% remote work may be approved (from primary residence only, within the contiguous U.S.).