Java Architect

OptechUs; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OptechUs in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking a qualified individual for a leadership role focused on integrating the ACI UOB product into existing systems. This role demands strong Java expertise and a background in both traditional and Agile development methodologies.

The successful candidate will lead an agile team, ensure adherence to IT architecture principles, and optimize application performance. Relevant experience, strong communication, and organizational skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tech/delivery lead role on integration projects.
• 7+ years of technical application experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an agile team for integration of ACI UOB product.
• Develop integration frameworks and automate deployment.
• Document design and present solutions during reviews.

Skills

Java

Agile methodologies

B2B applications design

Jenkins CI

Spring Framework

Relational databases

WebSphere App Server

Tools

Git

Maven

JMeter

Job description

Job Description

ContractLocation: Auburn Hills, MI

Requirements: 5+ years of development experience and a leadership skillset in addition to the technical aspects required of development.

This position requires the individual to be able to analyze, design, implement, build, test and/or maintain system components.

Responsible for leveraging JEE, XML technologies and web services best practices to support the integration of a new vendor product (ACI UOB) into existing enterprise systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Go-to contact for all integration into and out of TMC Web (ACI UOB product installation)
• Develop and maintain the overall logical and technical integration framework for UOB.
• This position is responsible for leading an agile team in consumption of UOB, automating its deployment, integrating it into Comerica’s internal, back-end systems.
• Ensures adherence to IT Architecture principles and guidelines.
• Ensures optimal application performance and maintainability thus enabling scalability and continuous updates from software vendors.
• With an Agile/SCRUM development approach, work with users to understand needs, then elicit feedback and refine solutions through demonstrations.
• Present solutions at formal and informal design reviews; document the design accordingly.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• At least 7 years of overall technical application experience.
• Fluency and demonstrated experience in Java (coding exercise will be conducted).
• 4+ years of experience in designing solutions for high volume transactions.
• 3+ years in design and development of B2B applications.
• Understanding of both traditional software development lifecycles, as well as agile development methodologies. Knowledge of Integration tools and relational databases including.
• Software architecture (Design Patterns, Software Lifecycle).
• JMS, JUDDI, Spring Framework, WS-Security, Drools.
• TDD/Automated testing (J-Unit, JMeter).
• WebSphere App Server/Liberty Profile and Apache Tomcat application servers.
• Build tools Maven, ANT, Jenkins CI.
• Experience with open-source and enterprise software stacks such as jQuery and Sprint MVC, Spring Integration, Spring Security, Hibernate, etc.
• Experience working with version control systems, such as Gitprotection for legacy.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.

Soft Skills

• Proven experience in a tech/delivery lead role on (a largely) buy and integrate project.
• Ability to collaborate on and document solutions.
• Must exhibit excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a small, close-knit team with a high degree of shared development.
• Passionate about work, proactive, and highly motivated.
• Creative, with close attention to detail.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.