Our Peoria, IL client is looking for a Lead Java Developer for a long term contract opportunity.
Summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of technical professionals including developing, maintaining, administering, supporting and optimizing key functional areas as well as prioritizing tasks, and managing workflow assigned to the team.
Lead Java Developer responsibilities would be as follows:
Develop scalable and maintainable web application to meet business objectives.
Perform object oriented analysis and design.
Design, develop, test and implement solutions to problems involving multiple technologies, with direction, utilizing advanced specialized technical skills.
Initiate communication with other lead technical staff as needed to facilitate the most effective and efficient solution.
Participate in task estimation and planning.
Establish and administer standards and conventions in relevant technologies.
Lead peer reviews of code and design deliverables.
Develop security and authentication standards for the web applications.
Maintain accurate and complete technical architectural documents.
Address customer queries and issues in a timely manner
Collaborate with J2EE Center of Excellence, Developers and Analysts for successful development of web solutions.
Work with business groups and technical teams to develop and maintain web application. Candidate must have minimum 5 years experience with Java, as well as leadership skills.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
B.S. in Computer Science, Business, or related major or equivalent business experience.
12+ years of lead or supervisory experience in an IT organization including hiring experience.
Experience in managing a team to meet service and operational level agreements.
Experience in managing geographically disperse teams.
ITILv3 or ISO 2000 certifications are preferred. Technical/Vendor Certifications – preferred
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to provide coaching and mentoring to team members in the areas of management, leadership, planning, and career development.
Demonstrated knowledge of customer service fundamentals such as methods to solicit feedback, obtain requirements, weigh and prioritize their requirements and differentiate between constituencies in a customer base.
Demonstrated knowledge of service level agreements, operational level agreements, and their development and implementation.
Demonstrated skill in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
Preferred:
Understanding of IS standards such as SDLC, ITIL, PMLC and QA/Test
Understanding of the principles, techniques, and methodologies of SDLC, technical project management, quality management, change, and problem management
Understanding of project management principles.
Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States and Canada.