Senior Java Developer w/FAST Search Exp.

Job Category:Applications Primary Location:USA-VA: VIRGINIA-FT BELVOIRSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Standard Employee Status:Regular No Job Posting: 2008-07-24Description: This position is located at DLA HQ near Springfield, VA. Seeking a Senior-level Java/J2EE/JEE Developer with extensive experience with FAST search engine to support DoD search application development. Spring/Hibernate/JSF experience helpful. (Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and undergo Federal Government background investigation to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance or interim security clearance at time of employment) Essential Job Functions Plans and designs systems modeling, simulation and analysis for project(s) crossing multiple product lines or major phase of significant projects. Participates as integral part of design team, coordinates engineers and support staff in project efforts. Performs highly complex testing and research of software systems to enhance performance or investigate and resolve matters of significance. Monitors and oversees the completion and implementation of technical products to ensure success and timeliness. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of highly complex projects. Identifies, recommends and pursues technology/practices to apply to solution. Recommends and implements corrections in highly complex technical applications and analysis to enhance performance. Conducts cost analyses and evaluates vendor capabilities to provide the most complex required products or services. Recommends vendor(s) and approach and presents to senior management/customer as appropriate. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Provides complex technical consultation to other organizations; interacts with senior customer personnel and internal senior management. Provides the customer base with second level support. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Nine or more years of experience in software engineering or operating systems programming Experience working with software design principlesOther Qualifications Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills to resolve highly complex software design issues and create new software for multiple products Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel Strong interpersonal skills to interact with senior customers, management and team members Strong communication skills to interact with team members and senior support personnel Ability to synthesize broad and narrow concepts of high complexity and use them to meet company objectives Ability to work independently and as part of a team Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Top Secret Create Success