Java Developer

Title: Java Developer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Duration: 4+ Months
Interview: Telephonic Followed by Face-Face

Job Description:
The successful candidate will join a team responsible for developing the next generation LookAhead product suite and maintaining the existing suite of LookAhead applications. The LookAhead product suite is used by American Airline s Airport Operations staff and System Integrated Operations Control departments to manage flight operations through the use of sophisticated optimization algorithms and modeling techniques.
Candidate will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle using best practices in object-oriented techniques and Agile. Evaluates requirements and enhancement requests and proposes solutions to LookAhead product suite with careful consideration to cost, impact, and compatibility with other systems. Formulates and executes implementation plan for delivery of requested functionality. Analyzes, reviews, creates, and alters existing software and software artifacts to implement new requirements. Actively participates in software design and peer code reviews. Monitors performance and provides support of application after implementation. May provide training on how to use new or enhanced application. Provides technical assistance and partners with end users to solve operating problems. Investigates and resolves problems with software products and systems. Oversee installation of hardware and software.
Qualifications
Requires 5+ years of application development experience, including 4+ years of Java SE experience and 3+ years of Java EE experience
Requires strong working knowledge of JSP, SQL, Message Queue, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Struts, HTML, XML, JavaScript, Swing, UNIX/Linux and object-oriented methodologies; familiarity and/or working experience with Adobe Flex is a plus; strong knowledge of UML is preferred
Requires knowledge, understanding, and experience with Agile principles, preferably Scrum in complete software development lifecycle
Requires ability to work effectively with developers, architects, project managers, business analysts, and business unit partners
Must be able to work well within a team environment as well as independently
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
Applicants must have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science; MS in Computer Science is preferred
Knowledge of .NET platform is a plus.
Airline industry experience is a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you believe you're qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please give me a call as soon as possible at (973) 967-3569