Java Tech Lead

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New York, NY

This is a direct hire position with bonus and benefits.

We’re looking for Technical leads with solid experience in Java and RIA technologies and a strong desire to learn and apply new technologies in working systems.

We are a cutting edge technology consulting firm that focuses on Web 2.0 system development.  Our clients include top Fortune 500 companies and startup Web 2.0 companies.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive on challenging work in a startup environment, with a strong dedication to delivering innovative applications utilizing the latest technologies.

Technical Lead

Technical Leads are a key leader member of the project team. This person will be responsible for overall system solution including working with developers in designing parts of the system, leading investigation of new technologies in the solution design and mentoring developers both on- and off-shore. Their responsibilities differ depending on the phase of the engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Project Manager to create project estimates and a project plan
  • Providing insight into complexity of business features, user interface design and create solutions that reduce technical complexity while maximizing business and user benefits
  • Guiding and leading technologists to create the system and detailed technical design
  • Investigating new technologies and guiding developers to assist in investigation
  • Assure team uses best practices in design and implementation of the system
  • Review proposed solutions by senior developers and guide them toward an elegant implementation
  • Communicate designs and technical requirements with off-shore technical team and manage implementation of the overall system

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years experience developing database-driven, web applications in Java and RIA technologies
  • Experience creating estimates of implementation as well as project timelines
  • Strong Object Oriented Design and experience developing high-performance systems and web sites (caching, performance, messaging, serialization, etc)
  • Strong understanding of the systems development life cycle and deep understanding of code manipulation and optimization issues
  • Experience in leading a team of developers and mentoring team members
  • Hands on experience of working on Linux/Unix environments
  • Hands on experience in open source technologies like Apache HTTPD, Tomcat, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc and developing applications in a J2EE environment
  • Experience with open source RIA web development toolkits and frameworks such as Flex, Prototype, Scriptaculous, Dojo, etc.
  • Knowledge of RDBMS database design and performing data extractions, conversions and manipulations.  Worked with at least one of the following: Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
  • Ability to clearly communicate ideas and technical decisions


Posted by HCR Group, Inc. over 2 years ago

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