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Java Architects

including Chief Java Architects, Java Solutions Architects, Java Technical Architects, Java Designers & Java Developers

Overview

The importance of the Java platform in the development of Web-based solutions means that talented Java professionals enjoy limitless career opportunities with all types of organisations throughout the world. We are particularly challenged with resourcing vacancies for experienced Java Architects who can take the technical lead role Java Architecture and eBusiness implementation projects.

Role Responsibilities
  • taking a major role or lead in Java architecture and the delivery of Java-based eBusiness solutions and implementation projects
  • Contribute to the development of reusable components, models, methods and templates that are related to delivering Java project consulting and design
  • Development of technical architectures based on an assessment of the customer or business needs
  • Provide technical leadership in areas such as technical design, configuration and implementation
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    Experience Indicators
  • 5 plus years’ relevant commercial design and development experience in Java (preferably including C++ , Active Server Pages, Visual Basic & HTML)
  • 12 months’ experience designing and developing Server-side Java oriented solutions
  • Proven experience of designing and developing large scale distributed systems including client-server or n-tier solutions and scalable, secure and extensible component based architectures, using distributed object technologies such as CORBA or COM/DCOM
  • Experience of EJB (Enterprise JavaBeans) or other major application server technologies such as MTS
  • Experience of OO development tools, methodologies and CASE tools (preferably Rational Rose)
  • Experience gained in a structured method environment (such as UML, RUP or OMT)
  • Extensive development experience gained on UNIX and/or Windows NT

    • Experience gained in any of the following areas is desirable:

  • Client-side Java
  • Experience or awareness of Java-based application servers  (such as JDeveloper,, JBuilder or WebGain’s VisualCafe),
  • IIOP (and preferably some knowledge of SOAP), JDK, JMS, JTS and RMI
  • Experience of additional technologies, including XML, Java Servlets, XSLT, WML, JINI & JNDI  is advantageous
  • Knowledge of relational or object databases e.g. Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, ObjectStore, Objectivity
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    Personal
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem solver
  • Keen interest in technological trends
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate complex ideas and solutions clearly and concisely
  • Delivery focused
  • Self starter
  • Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with change
  • Team Player
  • An exponent of best practice

    • Locations
  • UK-wide (including London & Home Counties; North West)
  • Germany (Frankfurt & Munich), Italy (Rome) & Norway (Oslo & Bergen)
  • Hong Kong

    • NB: Positions with Consultancies typically require a willingness to travel according to project and client needs.

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