Java Developer and Integration - SC CLEARED

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Reporting to the 4th line Service Operations Lead, the role will include and supporting the integration and testing of the third party subsystem deliverables. There is also system transitioning and data migration to be planned, designed and tested.

Main duties:

*Design and develop product functionality, user interfaces and performance improvements

*Key contributor & independent reviewer at gate & design reviews

*Act as Subject Matter Expert as part of a 4th tier resolver group to analyse and resolve system defects in response to service requests, incidents, problems and events

*Liaise with 1st to 3rd line, transition and design as required;

*validating and verifying the design artefacts from internal teams or subcontractors

*Provide input to configuration, safety and quality management as appropriate;

*Document design and advise on product support material;

*Investigate product issues and develop solutions to customer problems;

*Develop test plans and methodologies to ensure product meets quality standards;

*Lead continuous technical improvement and re-architecting activities Provide support to remote sites and REGO as required;

*Participate in the 7-7 on-call system as necessary.

*Assist in updating software design artefacts;

*Interfacing with COTS vendors for technical support;

*Provide technical support (e.g. Requirements Analysis and System Design) to client programmes delivering new capability into operations;

*Validating design documentation from subcontractor teams;

*Assist in preparing system data migration and transition plans;

Essential:

*Good experience and understanding of software and systems engineering principles and lifecycle;

*Expertise in J2EE development - specifically with web application development;

*Demonstrate high competency in use of software patterns.

*Demonstrable experience in software architecture and design

*Experience working with XML through Java;

*Oracle 10g/11g: experience of programming in PL/SQL and Java;

*Able to carry out duties with minimal supervision;

*Skilled in problem analysis and resolution in a secure environment;

*Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

*Willingness to work out of hours on occasion.

Desirable:

*Experience of large complex secure systems;

*Experience of designing, implementing and using secure Web services;

*Windows system administration experience;

*Programming for GIS applications;

*Experience developing with JavaServer Faces;

*Websphere Portal / App Server experience;

*Knowledge of the integration of computer hardware including networking in a secure environment;

*Experience of the installation and configuration of Windows server software and Windows workstations

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.