Technical Leader/Java Developer

Location: Deerfield, IL 60015Job Status: Full Time, EmployeeCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)Category: IT/Software DevelopmentCompany: United StationersContact: RecruiterAddress: 60015Reference Code: 16118.969576.3203Career Opportunities at United Stationers An Exciting Company at the Heart of a Growing IndustryUnited Stationers believes that our 5500 associates across the U.S. are a critical part of our success. We are a company which places importance on treating people with dignity, and emphasizes the need for honesty and integrity in all business transactions. Additionally, we focus on delivering quality in everything that we do, and on continuously making improvements to our business. We offer our associates an environment where teamwork is encouraged and where they are given the opportunity USSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer to grow and achieve their goals. And we offer our customers commitment to focus on their needs, which we do by constantly asking ourselves, "If I were the customer. . ."Technical Leader/Java Developer Job Description:UNITED STATIONERS INC. (a Fortune 500 company) is North America's largest broad line wholesale distributor of business products, with 2006 consolidated net sales of $4.5 billion. The company offers approximately 46,000 items from approximately 550 manufacturers. This includes a broad and deep selection of technology products, office products, office furniture, janitorial and sanitation supplies, and foodservice consumables.We have a challenging opportunity in our Corporate Headquarters’ Information Technology Division for a Java Technical Analyst. Reporting to the IT - Content Management Manager, as a Technical Analyst supporting the Marketing, Merchandising, and Publishing Teams you would be responsible for assisting in the design, development, and testing of the company’s content solutions. Responsibilities include: Coordinating and improving the regular content management syndication which feeds content to our own electronic catalogs as well as customer’s content systems. Working within a project team setting on developing new functionality, modifications, updates, and new business development to support the electronic publishing of the numerous catalog pages and electronic catalogs the company produces. Interacting with internal business customers to define requirements and design technical solutions to meet their requirements Managing inter-system type projects coordinating the efforts of both internal and external resources. Planning and managing work schedules and communicating project issues and assumptions.The successful candidate will be someone who has strong follow through coupled with technical knowledge and problem solving skills. Must be detail oriented and show definitive leadership qualities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Marketing or related discipline required 3-4 years minimum experience developing Java applications Experience within with SAP’s MDM application a STRONG plus Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written) and ability to interface effectively with all levels throughout the organization Project Management experience is a plus Ability to multi-task across multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service oriented environment Must have flexibility to work after hours and/or weekends as required by the needs of the business and/or project Please include salary history/expectations in your response Relocation is not providedTechnical SkillsWeb based applications - J2EELanguages/Protocols – JSP, EJB, JDBC, JAVA BEANS, SERVLETS, C#, ASP.NET, ORACLE, XML, XSL, WSDL, XSD, HTTPS, SSLOther Software – Endeca, Microsoft Office, Visio, Powerpoint, WebtrendsClick here to apply via the United Stationers Career Opportunity PortalMinimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: 3-5 YearsExpected Travel Time: None