Programmer Analyst Principal Leader

Job Category:Programmer Analyst Principal Leader Primary Location:USA-DC: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTONSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Regular Employee Status:Regular No Job Posting: 04/04/2008Description: Essential Job Functions Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents highly complex programs. Develops complex test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs. Designs systems and programs to meet highly complex business needs. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs are developed and coded. Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation. Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements. Assists project manager in preparing time estimates and justification for assigned tasks. Supports project personnel in resolving fairly complex program problems. Works with client and management to resolve issues and validate programming requirements within their areas of responsibility. Provides technical advice on complex programming. May serve as technical project lead; provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Conducts quality assurance activities such as peer reviews. Provides consulting services in a technical and/or managerial capacity to management and technical staff. May represent company in presentations or conferences involving customers, co-contractors, suppliers, competitors, academia or the public. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or related field preferred Nine or more years of programming or testing experience Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems and software Experience working with relational databases to facilitate programming software Other Qualifications Strong skills in programming Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members Communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clientsAbility to work as part of team and independently Must be able to pass a client (FCC)background investigation Excellent knowledge of Java/J2EE and a relational database (Sybase preferred) is required Experience with one or more of the following is required: STRUTS, Hibernate, Spring, JSF Experience with web design and AJAXis a strong plus Experience with rules engines and web servicesis also helpful Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Other Create Success