Java/J2EE Lead Engineer - Seattle, WA

Java/J2EE Lead Engineer

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
� Provide technical leadership to a project team. This includes the analysis of use cases and requirements, brainstorming, design and implementation of new software.
� Mentor engineers to improve design and implementation skills.
� Work with Engineering Manager to provide work breakdown and estimates, identify risks and define iterations and milestones for software delivery.
� Write production quality code in Java and J2EE while meeting implementation deadlines.
� Adhere to software development and source control processes.
� Provide the software development and product management teams with feedback on the product (manageability, supportability, robustness, functionality, etc.).
� The candidate will be involved in creative problem solving and coordinating with members of a cross-functional team such as Requirements Management, Quality Services, Operations and other technical teams.
� Be an evangelist for best practices and new technology within the Engineering team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
� 3+ years of experience as a team lead.
� Must have 4+ years of Object Oriented server-side development and design experience in a multi-tiered environment.
� 3+ years experience with Java and J2EE technologies particularly Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) development
� Experience working with relational databases required.
� 2+ years experience with UML required.
� Experience with a high volume transactional system.
� Big Pluses:
o Experience with XML/XSL and Web Services (especially SOAP) protocols
o Experience working with BEA Weblogic server
o Experience working with Linux OS
o Experience with UML modeling tools such as Rational Rose.
o Experience with Rational Clearcase
o Familiarity with Rational Unified Process (RUP) and an iterative development process.
o Oracle experience
� As a team leader, qualified candidate must have excellent communication skills
� A passion for hands-on technical problem solving.
� Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

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