Sr. Java Solution Architect.

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Role: Java Solutions Architect.

Location: New york,NY.

Rate : $85.00- $90.00 per Hour on W2

Consultants are accepted only on W2 contract.

The role requires both broad and deep technology knowledge and the ability to architect solutions including Java solutions by mapping common customer business problems to end-to-end technology solutions. Demonstrated ability to engage in senior level technology decision maker discussions related to agility business value, and Java is also a must.

Architects are key enablers for other consultants and partner staff. They oversee delivery of large, complex, and strategic projects for enterprise customers. Architects focus on one or more key lifecycle segments: opportunity, delivery, or operations. In-depth architecture specialties may include enterprise, industry, platform, and solutions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Develop project technology strategy by understanding key client objectives; diagnosing and mapping client requirements; articulating solution risks and barriers; recommending project approaches; preparing time and cost estimates; planning full project life cycle • Lead development of standards and practices for development

• Lead development of solution reference architecture, and standards for different application styles, including business process management

• Lead and facilitate information gathering sessions to validate business cases, gather and document business and functional objectives • Implement architecture by building components and custom designs; prototyping; data migration; maintaining technical integrity and consistency; documenting system

• Develop and support verification of solution delivery, including testing processes, tools, and techniques. • Manage customer relationship by communicating java architecture standards and frameworks; answering questions; resolving concerns and issues • Actively participate in the business development lifecycle. • Identify opportunities, participate in generating proposals, and support other efforts

• Increase organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to leverage solutions to other engagements • Enhance overall team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answer technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members; teach improved processes; mentor team members

• Work closely with Common Services to support components as a Common Service • Improve information usefulness by tracking emerging technologies; evaluating their applicability to business goals and operational requirements • Research products and solutions hands on, demonstrating their capabilities and document the implementation • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Required Skills:

Requires 5-7 years of proposing, documenting technology solutions and reference architectures across broad spectrum of technologies. Requires 7-10 years of JEE experience. Working on large scale mission critical applications. Demonstrated experience with Spring framework

• Java Certified Architect in one or more JEE technologies • At least 10 years relevant working experience

Critical Skills:

• Strong leadership, multi tasking and collaboration skills • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills • Ability to assess benefit versus risk of implementing technologies • Ability to think creatively, strategically and act tactically • Take ownership, self-starter, and drives to completion • Expertise in architecture patterns and best practices • Demonstrated deep knowledge of programming in java and implementing java solutions.

• Expertise in enterprise architecture, Solution architecture, TOGAF 9 certified. • Experience with Business Rule Engines, Caching Frameworks (Websphere command cache or Eh-Cache), event driven frameworks (Esper), Hibernate, Spring Batch, Mobile technology frameworks

• Experience with scripting technologies (Javascript, Ajax libraries (GWT, YUI, JQuery), Jython • Consulting skills such as interviewing stakeholders, conducting architecture reviews, and consensus building • Experience leading large group meetings/information gathering sessions with senior-level executives and excellent written and oral communication skills

• Professional experience with n-tier application architectures development • Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with ability to function at both the detail and conceptual levels • Knowledge of Data Modeling, Data Integration • Experience with service-oriented architectures and XML

• Experience with Business Process Management a plus. Knowledge of Appian BPM Suite a plus. Knowledge of JBPM a plus.

• Good understanding of solution architecture leveraging a variety of technologies including using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS), Microsoft SharePoint 2010, and Windows SharePoint Services technology platforms (including the BI components of SharePoint).

• Additional technical qualifications include hands-on experience in several of the following products or technologies: Eclipse IDE, Rational Software Architect, JEE 5, JRE 1.6, Spring 3 Framework, Spring MVC, MQ Series, JMS, XML, Soap, Web Services, agile development methodologies, Oracle, SQL Server. Knowledge of Microsoft .net technologies a plus.

Education/Certifications: • Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience • Java Certified Architect in one or more JEE technologies • At least 10 years relevant working experience