Monday, October 12, 2009

Senior Developer and Architect - Core JAVA in New York, NY

Monday, October 12, 2009
SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors, rule-breakers and catalysts, and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking. Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Job Title: Senior Developer and Architect - Core JAVA Job Summary: The Senior Associate, Technology provides technical leadership to the project team by taking responsibility for a specific component or track of the project architecture/SDLC. This includes planning, estimation, people management, issue resolution and quality assurance. Primary Responsibilities: Deep understanding of OO design Drive mid-level planning exercises with engineers Anticipate issues and risks at the module level and escalate appropriately Write bug-free code. Facilitate workshops and client meetings Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required and degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. The skills required are as follows: *Strong Development Skills in Java *Strong OO design skills *Solid knowledge of threading and thread synchronization *Strong in software development process, test driven development *Knowledge of capital markets and equity products, markets and business flow and experience building high performance trading apps are a plus *Strong communication skills and ability to work with global teams to define and deliver on projects. Experience with NIO, JDBC, Multi-threading. Experience with message processing/streaming desirable. Experience with performance tuning Java-based applications desirable Experience with JPROBE or JPROFILER, JUNIT a plus. Database programming skills in Oracle a plus. Experience with JMX a plus. Proficient in UML, OOAD. Ability to abstract detail into larger (repeatable) patterns, familiarity with user-centered analysis and evaluation techniques. Experience providing a vision of the total solution, managing a track of work and defining a comprehensive solution leading toward a common vision. Understanding of the project life cycle process. Financial Services/Investment Banking domain experience is a plus. Proven leadership and managerial skills to “independently' manage a track of work, with 3 - 7 people, during multiple phases of the project lifecycle. About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit . Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here