Senior Java Architect - SJA 0623 RK#01

Job Title: Senior Java Architect
Location: Albany, NY 12236 (Onsite)
Duration: 4 Years (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Architect to join a long-term project based in Albany, NY. The selected consultant will work under the direction of designated management teams to design and develop enterprise-level Java applications, adhering to established frameworks and security standards. This is a fully onsite position with a projected duration of four years.

• Adhere to enterprise Java frameworks, design patterns, and coding standards for building user interfaces and system architecture
• Conduct system analysis to identify enhancements that improve system performance and scalability
• Develop and execute test plans; perform debugging and unit/integration testing
• Work closely with users and business analysts to understand functional requirements and provide viable technical solutions
• Prepare technical documentation and deployment scripts
• Provide consistent status updates to technical management teams
• Ensure secure coding practices and participate in application security testing
• Perform code reviews and provide technical feedback to development teams
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate fixes for system defects and production issues
• Mentor junior developers and assist with knowledge transfer across teams
• Contribute to reporting and data analytics initiatives
• Document all application architecture and integration work for current and future use

• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing Java J2SE/EE applications in a WebSphere environment
• 5+ years as a software/solutions architect for Java J2SE/EE-based WebSphere systems
• 5+ years using Agile software development methodologies
• 3+ years working with Apache Wicket in a production environment
• 1+ year experience with Angular in a production setting
• 3+ years integrating FileNet for document storage and retrieval using web services
• 2+ years implementing SOAP-based web services using Apache CXF or JAX-WS
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring and Hibernate frameworks
• 5+ years mentoring junior Java developers
• 5+ years using Apache Struts in Java application development
• Additional experience beyond 5 years developing Java applications in WebSphere is highly desirable
• 1+ year using GitLab for source code management and deployment