Application Technical Analyst

Position Overview:

The Sr. Application Technical Analyst (Analyst, App Ops & Deploy Sr) will provide technical direction to an application team consisting of multiple developers maintaining & developing high performance customer-facing portal applications and web sites.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and enforces tech specifications & software solutions, in accordance with overall enterprise standards, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes either individually or in concert with project team
• Performs detailed technical design reviews and code reviews. Participates in walk-through reviews of all technical specifications, programs and unit/integration/regression test plans
• Provides design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy
• Works with senior architects to develop enterprise level application and custom integration solutions for new initiatives & major enhancements
• Has in-depth knowledge of state-of the art programming languages and object-oriented approaches in designing, coding, testing and debugging programs
• Understands and consistently applies the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies
• Researches and maintains knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the enterprise
• Providing technical expertise and technical direction across multiple disciplines within the enterprise
• Works with multiple internal/external teams to integrate the software applications developed
• Interface with enterprise architects, web administrators, DBA's, business analysts to ensure developed solutions meet all critical business and technical requirements
• Acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor and change agent

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5 to 7 years of experience in IT Development and 2 3 years of relevant architecture exposure
• Requires prior knowledge and understanding of architecture, applications systems design and integration
• Technical skills include: Java / J2EE (preferably using WebSphere Application Server with Oracle database), Web Services, Messaging, Multi-Threaded development, effective use of proven Design Patterns. Nice to have: IBM WebSphere Portal, IBM WCM
• Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle with experience within an Agile/Scrum methodology
• Working with distributed development teams (off shore/near shore) a plus
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written a must