wanted: Java Developer, Waltham, MA, Contract

Java Developer, Waltham, MA, Contract

The Technical Consultant (TC) will use our Waltham, Massachusetts client's technology and project methodology to assist in implementing our client's anti-fraud, AML, and case management software platforms. The TC will be responsible for installing/configuring our client's applications, learning our client's products thoroughly, understanding how their clients might use the products to meet their regulatory obligations, understanding and communicating industry best practices, translating recommendations into requirements documents for implementation, translating requirements documents into process usage documentation for client use, documenting data flow and mapping requirements, and on occasion providing technical training on our client's products. The TC will operate under general supervision with a great degree of independence.

Key Metrics:

• Individual Revenue Generation/Billable Utilization
• Completion of projects on time, within budget, and with excellent quality

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementations and consulting
• Implementations to include installation and configuration of our client's products/applications; conducting technical training on installation and maintenance of systems; and customization of technical documentation
• The anti-fraud/AML platform implementation process will include an understanding of: network hardware to include Routers and the ability to read network schemas; sensors and protocols to include the ability to understand how applications can use the protocols; Enterprise Java programming to include Web Services and writing relational database queries and SQL query optimization
• Data reporting to include the creation of link analysis graphs, custom reports, and digital dashboards to optimize client analysis of compliance data
• Manipulation of data using SQL and/or Oracle tools such as creating views, tables, and stored pr ocedures
• Create customized technical documentation as assigned

The successful Java Developer applicant will possess the following requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise):

• Minimum 3+ years of experience building Java JEE application (JSP, Servlets, and Web Services)
• Experience using the following frameworks: Hibernate, Struts and Spring
• Experience with at least one of the following app Servers: Tomcat, JBoss or WebSphere
• Ability to build and optimize complex queries utilizing relational databases
• Experience building a data centric application based on MS SQL Server and/or Oracle
• Knowledge of networks (including WinPcap)
• Knowledge of high performance Server configurations including the following technologies: Virtual Machines, SQL Server, Linux configurations and Database deployment (MS SQL Server and/or Oracle)
• Ability to work on multiple tasks/projects at any given time
• Ability to clearly document client operational and technical requirements
• Excellent communication skills including active listening with the ability to clearly articulate solutions
• Demonstrated learning skills

Preferences:

• Experience delivering consulting services
• Experience with Drools
• Working knowledge of banking and/or the financial industry
• Excellent follow-through, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Certifications (First list requirements, followed by preferences):

• Windows Server, Linux Red Hat, Team Foundation Server, Visio, Eclipse, and Ant
• Expert user of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to crystallize ideas; communicate them to others, and bring them to fruition

Education and Experience:

• A Ba chelor's degree in Computer Science, EE or other relevant field
• 3-5 years