CONTRACT: Senior Software Developer - (US-MN-Plymouth)

Senior Software Developer - (US-MN-Plymouth)

Compensation: $60.00 - $60.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: TNRJA3

Rate is less on a W-2 

· Solid computer science fundamentals. 
· Knowledge of the core Java and/or J2EE platforms and/or Adobe Flex / Actionscript or .Net 
· Comfortable doing small-scale design in addition to hands-on implementation. 
· Solid experience using most GoF patterns. 
· A working knowledge of large-scale systems software. 
· Experience working on highly-scalable systems. 
· Ability to effectively understand UML, including Class, Activity and State diagrams. 
· Experience with distributed, fault-resilient systems software. 
· Real-world experience with heavily threaded systems. 
· Comfortable working on large-scale systems of over 1,000 classes. 
· Hands-on experience developing and deploying sophisticated web UIs using Javascript, CSS and HTML 4 OR experience with Java 
desktop applications such as SWT or Swing. 
· Familiarity or a STRONG INTEREST in working with the following is desired: 
o Development of packaged software products. 
o Metadata-driven, adaptive systems. 
o Agile Development methodology. 
o Code generators. 
o Dynamic languages such as Python, Ruby or Smalltalk. 
o Eclipse, Websphere, Weblogic, JBoss. 
o Design-by-contract. 
o Pattern Based Design. 
o General understanding of systems and application administration. 
o Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Domain. 
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 
· At least 4 years primarily Java related programming and design. 
· Understanding of best practices in software product development 
SKILLS/ABILITIES: 
· Attention to detail and accuracy. 
· Good communication skills, verbal and written. 
· Excellent analytical and problem skills. 
· Ability to successfully manage multiple projects, time and resources. 

POSITION SUMMARY 
The Senior Developer is responsible for implementing technical solutions using Java, Adobe Flex / Actionscript, .Net and SQL technologies 
within our packaged software products and utility programs as well as assisting with design as necessary. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
· Develop highly scalable, performant OO applications in a pure Java and/or J2EE, Adobe Flex / Actionscript , .Net environment. 
· Work as part of an Agile Scrum team on multiple challenging development problems. As a member of a Scrum team, developers will 
be expected to participate in test planning as well as development planning exercises, paired program and work on test cases on 
occasion. 
· Work with our Architect or Team Leads to understand and implement technical specifications written in standard design tools such as 
UML Class and Activity diagrams. 
· Research design specifications as needed with direction from Team Lead or Architect. 
· Assist the Architect team in developing and enforcing best practices within the development group. 
· Utilize and improve your working knowledge of computer science fundamentals, GoF patterns, and large-scale system software 
principles. 
· Generate estimates for project proposals and programming tasks as needed with direction from Team Lead or Architect. 
· Assist in providing development documentation, technical training and documentation for support groups, as well as testing guidance 
for the quality analysts. 
· Participate in Design Inspections and Code Walk-through Reviews as appropriate. 
· Efficiently develop high quality code from current designs. 
· Perform maintenance and support activities as necessary. 
· Assist with gathering of specifications as needed. 
· Assist in unit testing code as needed. This may include the code of other team members. 
· Able to work hours outside the normal business hours on occasion. 
· Other related duties as assigned.

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