Job opening #201307

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Title
Java/Spring Enterprise Software Developer
(all skill levels)
Location
Bethesda, MD.
Terms
Full time / permanent.
1099/C2C or W-2.
Salary/rate
$55-$80/hour on a 1099/C2C, depending on experience.
Please inquire directly about corresponding W-2 salary.
Travel required
None.
Relocation
No.
Telecommuting
Limited work-from-home on approval.
Description

We're looking for a Java/Spring developer to join the team that produces the tools, services and web-based applications for some of the central enterprise systems of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

If you've never worked as part of a large, mission-critical software development shop, here's your chance to get hands-on experience in the production of an immense software and data portfolio. We have a mature process with dedicated requirements analysts, software architects, integration testers, operations staff, security consultants and user support.

The environment is fast-paced but sane: everyone is encouraged to have a life outside of work. The people -- both contractors and Federal managers -- are supportive and great to work with. And since many of the Federal managers rose up from the ranks of technical people like you, you'll be working for knowledgeable, dedicated folks who truly understand the technical challenges you're facing, and are even able to lend a hand at crunch time.

As a plus, you'll be assisting the NIH in its central mission: managing the medical research grants that may someday lead to new treatments and cures. If you want to do work that truly matters -- work that makes a positive difference in the world -- then we want you on board.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, document, and test the core components of a large Java/Spring enterprise system: web applications, web services, and reusable libraries.
  • Design and implement any necessary database objects and PL/SQL packages.
  • Work with requirements analysts, architects, and integration testers to ensure the quality and integrity of the developed code.
  • Work with application developers on other teams to assist them in consuming and testing the code you develop.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, as well as any necessary team meetings.
  • Provide production support as needed.
Technical requirements
  • Either a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and 5 years related technical experience, or a Master's Degree in Computer Science and 3 years related technical experience.
  • Java software development skills (minimum 3 years professional experience), including:
    • Java 5 or later.
    • Servlets and web development frameworks (especially Spring MVC/JDBC/TM, Struts, JSPs and taglibs).
    • Common GoF design patterns.
  • SQL and relational database schema design experience (minimum 2 years professional experience).
  • Proficiency with HTML, XML, CSS, and Javascript.
  • Ability to produce and understand basic UML diagrams.
Other requirements
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A desire to work with other developers in a team environment.
  • Position is at a government site and requires a Level 5 clearance (Public Trust, Moderate Risk): candidates with no previous investigation and approval must undergo a National Agency Check and Inquiry Investigation plus a Credit Check (NACIC), a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI), or a Limited Background Investigation (LBI). Failure to pass these checks will result in a withdrawal of the offer of employment.
Big pluses
  • Spring Framework, especially Spring/JDBC, MVC, and Transaction Manager.
  • Struts Tiles/Apache Tiles.
  • Web services technologies: CXF, SOAP, Axis, experience with RESTful services.
  • Client-side technologies: JQuery, JSON, AJAX.
  • Unit testing frameworks: JUnit, HTTPUnit, DBUnit, Cactus, JProbe, etc.
  • XML parsing frameworks.
  • Oracle 11g, especially Oracle PL/SQL
  • Tomcat web application server
  • Section 508 compliance techniques.
  • Experience writing reusable software components, especially contributions to Open Source projects.
  • Technical writing, illustration, and/or presentation skills.
Nice-to-haves
  • Eclipse IDE.
  • ClearCase / ClearQuest.
  • PL/SQL Developer.
  • Ant (creating/editing ant files).
  • Ivy.
  • Enterprise Architect.
  • UNIX/Linux, Korn/Bourne shell scripting.
How to apply

To apply, you will need to take this on-line test on the Interview Zen website. Important: if you have already taken this exact same test (with shapes and students) in the past month, and you were interviewed by someone, then you have already applied for this particular position: Please do not apply again.

When you are done, please send an email to jobs@zeegee.com with the following:

  • 1. Your full, legal name.
  • 2. The job you're applying for (#201307).
  • 3. A link to your online test results (on the Interview Zen site) from the on-line test mentioned above.
  • 4. Your phone number, and the best time to contact you.
  • 5. An attached resume, or a link to a resume, in any of the following formats: plain text, HTML, PDF, .odt, .rtf or .doc/.docx.
  • 6. (Optional) Anything else you want us to know about you.

Failure to provide the required information above may cause your application to be rejected immediately.

During the interview process, be prepared to
  • Answer technical questions on Java, SQL, relational database schema design, and any technologies you have listed on your resume. Seriously: we're not kidding about this.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of object-oriented programming and design concepts.
  • Produce some simple Java code or database designs on-the-spot to demonstrate your proficiency.
About us
Zeegee Software (zeegee.com) is a small software consulting company based in the Washington D.C. metro area. Founded in 1997, our primary mission is to support the science and communications industries. We have built systems for Hughes Aircraft, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Intelsat, and the National Institutes of Health, and we specialize in Java, Perl, Linux/UNIX platforms, web-based solutions, configuration management and information design. Zeegee Software actively supports the Open Source Initiative, mostly through creating and supporting open-source tools for the developer community.

It is the policy of Zeegee to make personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, or any other protected status. However, we regret that we cannot currently offer H-1B sponsorship.

The National Institutes of Health (the work site for this job) is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. It awards and manages tens of thousands of grants every year, to more than 300,000 researchers at over 3,000 universities, medical schools, and other research institutions in every state and around the world.

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