J2EE Web Application Developer in Boston, MA

The J2EE/Java Developer position is a technical position supporting the corporate E-commerce initiatives. Responsible for working with the company?s divisions and departments to develop and support its web sites. Provide analytical and technical design and programming skills necessary to define, develop and implement enhancements to existing web sites as well as new web sites. Accountabilities: ?Participates in the definition, design, development and implementation of corporate e-commerce initiatives. ?Develops and documents functional specifications which define the objectives, business and information flows and requirements of new web sites or enhancements to existing ones. ?Translates functional requirements into detailed technical specifications. ?In conformance with established standards, codes, compiles and deploys ATG classes, Java Beans, Java servlets and JSP pages. ?Participates in the maintenance and development of e-commerce web sites on the ATG e-commerce platform. ?Archives files and maintain Perforce version control. ?Works closely with others assigned the tasks of web content development and web data analysis. ?Keeps up to date on ATG and Java web technologies and developments. Stays abreast of software, hardware and communication products and the industry as appropriate. ?Translates management and creative content requirements into visual and architectural design, and implement. ?Updates and troubleshoots corporate web sites. ?Implements technologies to interact with databases and render information via web browser. ?Assists in establishing project plans and the definition of milestones and deliverables for projects. Monitors progress and ensures adherence to target dates and budgets. ?Assists in the development and execution of testing, implementation and training plans, procedures and schedules. ?Provides advice, work direction, supervision and guidance to project team members as appropriate. ?Coordinates with other development groups, MIS and non-MIS, as required. ?Provides technical assistance to more junior personnel related to the use of program tools, logic, testing and debugging, ?Assists in the preparation of formal presentations of projects, recommendations and specifications. ?Provides off-hour support as required. ?Assumes additional responsibilities as required. Competencies: ?Strong J2EE Java coding skills (write freehand from scratch). ?Expert in JSP, Enterprise Java Beans, Jakarta Ant build scripts, JDBC, XML, and XSLT. ?Expert in J2EE architecture. ?Write HTML and JSP pages freehand. ?Experience in full life cycle J2EE solution implementation from conceptualization, requirements, design and specification through development (coding), debugging, integration testing, deployment and follow-up support. ?ATG Dynamo coding skills and experience with ATG implementation projects preferred. ?Experience with IBM Web Sphere a plus. ?Familiarity with Smith-Gardner/Ecometry direct-to-consumer fulfillment application preferred. ?Microsoft Access. ?Microsoft Project. ?Microsoft Office. ?Analytical skills ?Strong technical design and communication skills. ?Understands the request/problem. ?Develops appropriate solution. ?Uses good judgement as to not ?over analyze?. ?Proven understanding of Project Life Cycle ?Understands each phase. ?Utilizes on all projects. ?Uses discretion on smaller projects (knows what can be condensed). ?Utilizes project management software to track budgets, estimates, progress and time to completion as appropriate. ?Demonstrated leadership abilities ?Acts as a role model and leads by example. ?Projects a positive attitude. ?Able to view and execute from the company view point. ?Expresses and presents ideas in a clear, concise and logically structured fashion appropriate for the target audience. ?Handles issues in a professional manner. ?Demonstrated ability to lead meetings. ?Experience working in a corporate IT environment. Education/Experience: ?Three years (minimum) of J2EE server-side web development programming experience. ?A four-year degree in a technical discipline is desired; however experience may substitute for a degree. Apply directly at: ?r=gad To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here