Java Developer II (jr-mid)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), is seeking a Java Developer II (jr-mid) for a contract assignment with a Financial Services client in New York, NY. Onsite 4 days per week. Visa/work authorization restrictions apply.

The role involves designing and implementing Java applications on the WebSphere stack, integrating with existing components, and ensuring security and performance. Collaboration across teams and adherence to development life cycle are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience.
• Relevant work experience in Java/J2EE distributed application development.
• Experience with various J2EE components and services.
• Working experience with JAVA, J2EE, JavaScript, JDBC, HTML.
• 3–5 years with Spring framework and understanding of AOP concepts.
• Strong analysis and design skills and knowledge of OO design patterns.
• General knowledge of open-source frameworks.
• Experience with building fault-tolerant applications.
• Minimum two years with MQ/JMS-based integration applications.
• Understanding of resiliency, security, and performance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the detailed technical design of applications with the System Architect.
• Develop functions and application components in Java on WebSphere platform.
• Integrate written components with frameworks and other components.
• Make recommendations toward new code or reuse of existing code.
• Develop documentation artifacts.
• Support testing (unit, functional, performance, access controls).
• Design, develop, and implement web-based Java applications to support business requirements.
• Follow lifecycle methodologies, create design documents, and perform coding and testing.
• Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Operate with a degree of creativity and latitude to accomplish goals.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring framework

SQL/Oracle

WebSphere/Eclipse

J2EE components

MQ/JMS

OO design patterns

HTML/JavaScript

Performance debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WebSphere

JDBC

Oracle 11g

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Developer II (jr-mid) for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.

Onsite 4 Days Per Week Required

CLIENT UNABLE TO SPONSOR NOW OR IN THE FUTURE
WORK VISA RESTRICTIONS

Responsibilities

• Participate in the detailed technical design of applications with the System Architect
• Develop functions and application components in Java on Websphere platform.
• Integrate written components with frameworks and other common components
• Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code.
• Develop documentation artifacts
• Support testing (Unit, Functional, Performance, Access controls).
• Designs, develops, and implements web-based Java applications to support business requirements.
• Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing.
• Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Required Skills

• Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Relevant work experience in Java/J2EE distributed application development.
• Experience with various J2EE components and services
• Working experience with JAVA, J2EE, JavaScript, JDBC, HTML
• 3-5 years working with Spring framework and good understanding of AOP concepts
• Strong analysis and design skills, including requirements analysis, OO design patterns Knowledge of common JEE patterns
• General knowledge of open-source frameworks
• Experience with building and delivering mission critical, fault tolerant applications
• Minimum two years of experience with Messaging (MQ/JMS) based Integration applications
• Strong understanding of application resiliency, security, scalability and general performance concepts
• Keen understanding of performance issues and end to end debugging capabilities
• Proven working knowledge of the JEE architecture
• Proven working knowledge of WebSphere or Eclipse IDE
• Strong knowledge of SQL, stored procedures (PL/SQL) and database fundamentals (Oracle 11g)
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and produce high quality products
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills demonstrated by the ability to assimilate new information, understand complex topics and arrive at sound analysis and judgment.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/.

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.