15 March 2006
ALTERthought is hiring: Java Engineer
Java Engineer
-OVERVIEW-
The Java Software Engineer participates as part of a larger team for ALTERthought internal and client-oriented initiatives. He or she helps support ALTERthought’s core value of Technology and Innovation through implementation and refinement of leading and emerging technologies for internal as well as client products/solutions. The Engineer is a well-rounded professional with excellent interpersonal skills backed by solid engineering expertise.
-JOB DESCRIPTION-
Java Engineer provide a range of technical expertise, as a design and implementation specialist of ALTERthought’’s solutions and services using Java/J2EE and a variety of development tools. The ideal candidate has the ability to solve problems quickly and creatively, and is able to work independently to meet aggressive deadlines with a minimal amount of direction from senior team members. Both participating in requirements and design sessions, as well as intensive programming directly from existing specifications will be required. The engineer will code quality implementation of designs using Java and J2EE technologies, including Spring, Hibernate, JMS, JMX, and JSP while meeting implementation deadlines; problem solve and coordinate with members of a cross-functional team including Project Management, Quality Services and Client Services; maintain implementations as products and services mature; adhere to software development and source control processes; and mentor other team members as appropriate.
-JOB REQUIREMENTS-
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or demonstrable equivalent industry experience
- 0-3 years of Java based Object Oriented server side and/or client development
- 0-1 years of full life cycle server software development experience using the following technologies: Java, J2EE (JMS, JMX, etc.)
- Familiarity with relational databases
- Experience with SQL
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated capacity for learning quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be an excellent team player with the ability to offer and accept constructive criticism
- Affinity and experience for open source tools and frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, WebWork, Ant, assorted Jakarta tools)
- Experience designing and developing solutions for both Wintel and Unix-based operating systems
-LOCATION/TRAVEL-
Centennial Campus (NCSU)
Raleigh/RTP
10-15% Travel to ALTERthought headquarters in Richmond and clients along eastern seaboard.
*Interested parties should please send a resume, along with a paragraph or two about your personal vision for engineering and business to careers@alterthought.com.
