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Reference #:
PBHM791340
Position Title:
Java/Struts Developer
Position Highlights:
New Development
Multiple positions available on an exciting new development project! If you are a strong Java/Struts Developer, leverage your 3+ years of experience to join a brand new project team developing large, mission-critical Internet applications. You must have solid hands-on skills including: Java, Struts, J2EE, EJB, WebSphere or other J2EE container, HTML, Servlets and JSP, tag libraries/JSTL. Any experience with SSO (single signon) development experience would be highly preferred. Exposure to or deployment of applications to an AS/400 platform or UNIX OS is also a plus. Great opportunity to work on one of the best Java development projects in Atlanta. Term: 10+ month contract with good chance for additional extensions. Immediate need!!
Required Skills:
Java; Struts; J2EE; EJB; WebSphere; HTML; Servlet; JSP
Preferred Skills:
AS/400
 

 
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Joe Candidate

KEY SKILLS
Java
WebSphere
J2EE
Servlet
Java Server Pages - JSP
EJB
Struts
HTML
XML
RUP
UML
AS/400		EXPERIENCE
4 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
3 years
1 year
2 years
2 years
2 years
3 years
2 years


EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
B.S. Computer Science May, 1999


CERTIFICATIONS
IBM Solutions Expert WebSphere Application Server (April 2001)
IBM Solutions Expert WebSphere Studio (February 2002)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform (January 2000)
Sun Certified Developer for the Java 2 Platform (May 2002)
Sun Certified Web Component Developer (June 2003)


EXPERIENCE
Murphy-Davis Enterprises(International Services Organization)
Atlanta, GA (January 2003 to Present) (CONFIDENTIAL)
Senior Software Engineer - Contract

Responsible for object-orientated analysis/object-orientated design of current systems. Use Servlets, WebSphere, JSPs, Custom Tags, RUP, XML, XSL, Tiles framework, Struts, EJBs, OOD, and UML. Use UML/RUP to develop requirements and architect a solution. Lead new design and architecture efforts for internationalization of the U.S. application for future flexibility and expandability. Work with Struts front-end utilizing the tiles framework to implement the GUI interface.

Lead GUI architect for large scale J2EE project. Worked with Struts as the Web-container framework. The Struts framework was also augmented using both the validator and tiles add-on components. Performed Struts version analysis. Developed Struts examples and proof of concepts that were used by the junior developers to learn how to use the Struts framework. As Java developer assisted in evaluating current in-house MVC framework and providing examples and feedback on how to migrate to a standardized Struts environment. Supported integration efforts between the Struts Action classes and the EJB’s services layer. Used RUP for collecting systems information. Responsible for WebSphere development and runtime subject matter expert. Updated the detailed design documentation that replaced the in house framework with Struts and provided analysis on the use of Struts in the GUI coding standards.

Technical Environment: Struts, MVC, OOA/OOD, J2EE, Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Custom Tag Libraries, Session EJBs, Java, XML, UDB DB2, Design Patterns, WebSphere Application Server v4.0, WebSphere Studio Application Developer v4.0 (WSAD), ClearCase, Log4j, Rational Rose, RUP, UML

Consultants and Associates (National Consulting Firm)
Atlanta, GA (April, 2001 to January, 2003)
Consultant - Contract

Lead Developer/Architect involved in the design and improvement of various WebSphere and Java projects. Assisted in development of ‘Struts like’ framework. The framework is being used in production on multiple applications within the Enterprise environment. Served as WebSphere runtime and development subject matter expert. Administered, deployed enterprise applications, configured enterprise environment, and supported running applications on the WebSphere Application Server platform.

Systems Architect for multiple WebSphere projects. Setup WebSphere Application Server testing, staging and production environment. Configured multi-server environments. Mentored junior developers on J2EE Server Side technologies such as Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), JDBC Interfaces, SQL, MVC, deployment environment setups, systems architecture, application testing and Java development best practices. Used Rational Rose for the documentation and design phase of the application. Worked on a single signon (SS0) Project to facilitate a user's ability to access mutiple applications through a single session.

Also served as trainer/instructor for other Java Development Consultants. Hands-on training experience included classes in Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaBeans, JDBC, EJBs, J2EE Enterprise Architecture, WebSphere Application Server Administration, troubleshooting, debugging, and Best Practices for Application Development. Certified to teach all WebSphere Foundation Technology courses for WebSphere Application Development. Mentored clients on various J2EE best practices for development, architecture and performance.

Technical Environment: OOA/OOD, MVC, J2EE, Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaBeans, JDBC, Session and Entity EJBs, SQL, XML, XSL, HTML, Java Messaging Service (JMS), JavaScript, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server Administration, WebSphere JMS Providers, WebSphere MQ, IBM MQ Series, WebSphere Security, SecureWay LDAP, IBM LTPA, Web Services, WSDL, UDDI, SOAP, Tomcat, Struts, JUnit, CVS, Rational ClearCase, Design Patters, Java Programming Best Practices, IBM UDB DB2, RDMS, WebSphere Personalization Server, WebSphere Commerce Suite, RUP, UML, Windows 2000 Server, single signon (SSO), Domino Server Integration, Design Patterns, Rational Rose, WebSphere Studio Application Developer v5.0, Windows 2000 Server

Hetherington Solutions (e-business Consulting Practice)
Atlanta, GA (May, 1999 to April, 2001)
Lead Consultant - Permanent

Served as Lead Consultant for WebSphere and e-commerce based solutions, responsible for full life cycle Java Development within J2EE Applications using Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaBeans, and JDBC Data Access Objects (DAO). Developed applications, administered, deployed, configured, and supported WebSphere Application Server. Developed and administered a variety of multi-database Domino CRM, workflow and messaging functions. Applications were written to insure ease of content management, application workflow, security, and fully integrated messaging capabilities. Integrated WebSphere and Domino Applications. Deployed applications on a variety of platforms including Windows NT, Novell and AS/400.

Technical Environment: OOA/OOD, MVC, J2EE, Servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaBeans, Session and Entity EJB, JDBC, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, UDB DB2, AS/400, VisualAge for Java, WebSphere Studio, WebSphere Application Server v3.5, WebSphere Commerce Suite, Windows NT, OS/400, Rational Rose, UML, Lotus Notes, Domino, Domino Designer, Domino Administration, Novell Server


TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Server-side Technologies: J2EE, EJB (Session, Entity, Message Driven), Servlets, JSP, Java Beans, JMS, JDBC, RMI, JMX, LDAP, JNDI, Struts, Tomcat

Programming Languages: Java, XML, XSL, HTML, SQL, JavaScript, Lotus Script

Databases: UDB DB2, AS/400, Domino, MS SQL Server 2000

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Novell, OS400, Macintosh

Development Tools: WebSphere Studio Application Developer, Rational Rose, VisualAge for Java, WebSphere Studio, Application Assembly Tool (AAT), WebSphere Performance Analyzer, Tivoli Performance Analyzer, Domino Designer, JUnit, Tomcat, WebSphere Administration Console

Source Control Management Tools: CVS, Rational ClearCase

WebSphere Technologies: WebSphere Application Server v3.0/v3.5/v4.0/v5.0, WebSphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) v4.0/v5.0, WebSphere MQ (IBM MQSeries), WebSphere Security (LDAP, HTTPS), WebSphere Migrations/Upgrades
 
 


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