Senior Java J2EE Developer (Portlaoise)

[b]Senior Java Programmer[/b]

[b]Role Description[/b]
Programming of Java, J2EE, EJB, JSP, JavaScript and HTML application components based on detailed design specifications,
Coding in adherence to the standards of the application in question,
Maintaining, tuning and repairing applications in order to keep them performing according to technical and functional specifications; performing preventive maintenance activities; providing user support,
Web service development,
Integration of technical and application components to meet business requirements,
Mobile client development using XHTML,
Mentoring and facilitating skills transfer to thje clients staff,
Any other tasks which are considered by the client to be appropriate to the role

[b]Essential Skills[/b]
At least 5 years experience in Java programming,
At least 3 years experience in development and deployment of Java Server Pages (JSP),
At least 3 years experience in development and deployment of Enterprise Java Beans (EJB),
At least 3 years experience in the use of HTML / XML,
At least 3 years experience of working with Jakarta Struts Framework,
At least 3 year’s experience of working with an Oracle Application Server in a large-scale J2EE development (Oracle 9i or higher),
At least 3 years experience in working with an Oracle database (Oracle 8i or higher),
At least 3 years experience of PL/SQL stored procedures, packages and functions,
A good track record in developing and implementing systems in the specified environment (see Appendix E),
Excellent command of the English Language both spoken and written,
Strong Track record in skills transfer / mentoring,
Self-starter with excellent problem determination skills,
Experience of working effectively within a team and good communication skills,
Experience in meeting deadlines.

[b]Desirable Skills:[/b]
Experience in PDF / Postscript generation,
Experience in the development of mobile applications,
Experience of source control using Microsoft VSS or / and Subversion,
Experience of Code Building and Deployment using Jakarta ANT,
Development and implementation experience of web services technology.