Java Solution Architect

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business and functional requirements for application development and modernization, feature enrichment and enhancements, and migrations
• Hands-on experience with
• Front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, AJAX
• Java/J2EE development
• Spring Framework and Spring Boot
• Web services development with both SOAP(limited) and REST Services
• Knowledge of NodeJS and JavaScript Frameworks(React, JS Promise, jQuery) with the ability to build applications with the latest tools and software.
• Working with databases
• MySQL and Oracle databases including SQL data read, write, and manipulation
• Ability to create, store, and use structured and unstructured data
• Knowledge of integrating databases into Spring projects with and without the use of JPA
• Deploying on application servers such as Apache Tomcat and leveraging containerization for future workloads
• Scripting and automating manual task for improved efficiency
• Work closely with the client and stakeholders to solicitate and analyze requirements, offer design options, build and present prototypes, incorporate review feedback, develop, test, manage GIT CI/CD, participate in the deployment and post-production activities
• Understanding of Git and branching
• Assist in the development of project documentation, including requirements documentation, functional specifications, process flows, and user guides
• Provide expert guidance and support to project teams during the application development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging and communicating to ensure alignment and successful delivery of application development projects

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field AND
• Minimum Experience: 8 years of experience OR
• Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience: Must have at least 10 years of on-the-job experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• 7+ years of experience with Java J2EE development, Restful Web services, XML/JSON, Tomcat
• 4+ years of experience with JavaScript Frameworks (React, JS Promise, jQuery)
• 4+ years of experience with Node/Application.js,
• Demonstrable knowledge of SDLC methodologies like Agile / Scrum
• Strong understanding or the ability to learn AWS and Cloud technologies/architectures
• Experience with Maven and integrating it into Spring based applications
• General knowledge of database DDL and DML
• Strong knowledge of Git for branching and merging
• General understanding of shell and bash scripting
• Understanding and ability to set up CI/CD development pipelines
• Experience creating and maintaining certificates, certificate chains, and trust
• Can generate proficient documentation using the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and engage stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to translate requirements into technical specifications
• A quick-learner and operating with minimum supervision in a changing environment
• Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings
• Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work
• Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

• Experience working with Selenium or another front-end testing framework
• Experience working with Containers and multi container orchestration software
• Proficiency in database analysis, mapping, and design
• Stay updated with emerging AWS cloud technologies, public sector regulations, industry trends, and best practices related to application migrations
• Experience building UI's with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, AJAX
• Ability to meet with application users to develop UX designs for better application