Java/System Application Developer Job Description. 6 month contract to hire position. (Rochester)

Local candidates only.

A senior middletier java developer is needed to work on existing and new web-to-print Web Applications. Will work on both development of new application revision and production aspects within a large complex enterprise.Candidate's primary responsibility will be production support of a application that runs a JAVA J2EE front end with an ORACLE database backend.

Successful candidates will have a degree in computer science, or a related field. Very strong computer programming skills are required. Must have solid Java knowledge. Linux knowledge is a must and Solaris a plus. Should be familiar with PC hardware. Basic Linux system administration skills required. Knowledge of Perl, shell-scripts, DNS, NFS a plus. Must be able to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Technologies:

• Oracle, MySQL
• JVM (J2EE, JDK, JRE), API, XML
• Glassfish, Apache Tomcat
• Redhat, Linux, Solaris
• Hibernate / JPA / ORM
• JCR
• Any web application framework

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of IT work experience in systems programming / analysis. Previous production support experience of web applications is preferred.
• Operating System theories and administration (Linux / Solaris OS tuning, troubleshooting), able to know why an OS is behaving in a certain manner, able troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to help solve issues (as root).
• Java Virtual Machine operations (Garbage Collection, Operation theory and Troubleshooting), able to gauge the health of the JVM, understanding of the different switches that control the JVM.
• SOA architecture and administrator (Glassfish Administration,Networking concepts) Setting up of the SOA server. configuration of the different components of the server (web, database, applications, etc..)
• Understanding of Database Operation (Oracle connectivity and how it pertains to application performance)
• Identify problem areas or performance related issues in our software (java, pl/sql) containers and document specific issues for software and systems teams to focus on.

Nice to have skills:

• Strong backing in imaging systems and document creation. Very strong computer programming skills are required. Must have solid Java knowledge.
• Java2D, PDF, Postscript programming
• SVG, ImageMagick, and/or other graphics programming
• Knowledge of print technology
• Knowledge and use of Itext
• Adobe Flex/AIR Development a plus
• GWT, AJAX development
• Test-driven development

To be considered for this position, please email your resume, links and any samples of your work that represents your abilities to careers@effectiveui.com. You will be asked to show and explain existing code you have written that demonstrates the above requirements.

Note: The job title, desired skills and essential job functions for this position are subject to change without notice.