Java Software Development Architect

Java Software Development Architect

Job Title Java Software Development Architect Auto req ID 8170BR Company 332-DST Health Solutions Systems, LLC Site Location Birmingham, Alabama (Meadowbrook) Job Description Java Software Development Architects develop the strategy for application development and define the technical infrastructure to support that strategy. They advise on and make decisions regarding the overall technical direction of a product or suite of products. Java Software Development Architects do not typically have direct staff supervisory or project management responsibility. Java Software Development Architects are technical gurus in their discipline. They ensure project-based decisions support appropriate IT policies and standards. They serve as a technical go-to resource for less experienced associates. Java Software Development Architects are responsible for researching, recommending, estimating, prototyping, and/or initiating the development of or introduction of next-generation products, methodologies, technologies etc. They evaluate and make recommendations for third-party product integration. They search out new concepts, software solutions, recommend project methodologies, and provide consulting services to a number of functional areas within a business unit. Java Software Development Architects provide expertise on multiple platforms, system integration, and compatibility. They perform feasibility, cost/benefit, and risk analyses to make recommendations to management that support the direction of the overall product(s) strategy. During critical production or disaster events, Java Software Development Architects function as think-tank experts to quickly assess, make recommendations, and implement software solutions. Required Skills Java/J2EE development, JSP, JavaScript, Web Application development experience, DB2/Oracle/SQL;Significant experience architecting web applications for data intensive systems.6 yrs programming exp in multiple applications. Desired Skills Working knowledge of JBOSS, WebLogic, REST, SOAP, JPA, AJAX, YUI, Unix, Eclipse;10 yrs programming exp in multiple applications. Exp in healthcare and working with off-shore development.BS in CS, MIS or Eng. Full or Part Time Full-Time Travel Requirements 25% Working Hours or Shift Not Applicable