Our direct end client in Chicago, IL is looking for a Senior Java Developer for a 18+ month contract position. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to:

Background
Our client has just introduced a new Java/AJAX architecture (framework based) which is integrated with existing frameworks and technologies. This architecture is initially being used to build new Margins and Billing systems. A number of other projects are currently being initiated, which will lead to the development of new clearing, pricing, and settlement applications based on the new architecture/infrastructure.

The new consultant position will be involved with
. Support current production applications which are using Java (this architecture is based on Java on client side and C++ on server side using CORBA).
. Design and development of new applications using Client and Server Java/AJAX architecture framework.

Responsibilities
. Develop Rich GUI applications with dynamically generated content using Java, JavaScript, AJAX and CSS.
. Coach and mentor other developers new to Web2.0 client-side development.
. During analysis phase, work with the project teams to develop high-level approaches for new applications.
. Provide enhancements to existing applications.

Required Skills
. 3-4 years Hands-on Spring/Java development experience with systems that have gone to Production successfully.
. 2 or more years of significant front-end web development and UI design experience is required. Strong experience with web development tools such as: JavaScript, AJAX frameworks (ExtJS experience is a strong plus), XHTML, CSS.
. Good understanding of DOM scripting, JavaScript event handling, and knowledge of JavaScript frameworks.
. Knowledge and experience in maintaining cross-browser compatibility (IE, Firefox, Safari).
. Great communication skills and ability to work well with team members, business analysts, back end developers, project managers, and others.


Desired Skills
. UNIX and Java programming experience preferred
. Experience in Financial Derivatives Industry preferred
. SQL/database tuning expertise is preferred

Specific Technologies In Use
. IBM Websphere Application Server / IHS
. Java 5
. RAD
. JBuilder
. ExtJS
. JavaScript, JSON
. Spring Core
. Spring MVC
. Tomcat
. JUnit
. CSS
. z/OS DB2 and UDB
. Sun Solaris 10
. IE, Firefox
. ANT
. Bamboo/Clover/JUnit/EasyMock/Derby/ActiveMQ

Thank you,

Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Solutions






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