Java/J2EE Developer

Java/J2EE Developer – Direct Hire – Buffalo NY (NO H1 Visas please)

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. These positions will be located on site in Buffalo NY. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. You will be responsible for Java/J2EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for developing and supporting the Enterprise systems Central web site.

Major Responsibilities

• Supports, maintains, and develops internal company B2B intranet site

• Provides second-level operational support for internal company intranet site

• Designs and manages web-based and/or Java-based applications. Develops, tests, and implements new functionality for systems in areas of support.

• Organizes and coordinates business requests with IT initiatives.

• Provides off-hours production support for internal clients and external vendors.

• Gathers and documents end user requirements, use cases, test scripts and procedures.

• Performs disaster recovery testing and defines procedures for systems in areas of support.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Working knowledge of the following: SQL, UNIX, Windows, Java/EE, JPA, JSP.

• Working knowledge of Spring Framework and / or JSF, ICEfaces

• Working knowledge of HTML, Javascript, CSS, AJAX.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science required.

• Minimum five (5) years of application design, development, testing, deployment, and support experience.

• Minimum five (5) years of general web development experience.

• Minimum three (3) years of Java/EE experience.

• Minimum three (3) years experience with IT distributed systems support.

• Minimum three (3) years of relational database design experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.