Senior Java Developer / Architect

Skyway Software is looking a senior-level Java developer to join our software engineering team. As a member of the Skyway engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting portions of the Skyway Visual Perspectives product line that includes Skyway Builder and Skyway Director.

At Skyway, the architect is a practical but creative hands-on technical leader who enjoys working with other senior level developers in an Agile development environment.

Required Skills:

- 10 or more years of software development experience
- 7 or more years of Java development experience
- Experience writing Eclipse Plugins and/or RCP Applications
- Knowledge and experience with of one or more of the following:
  * Spring
  * SWT and JFace
  * Eclipse Web Standard Tools (WST)
  * Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF)
  * Eclipse Graphical Modeling Framework (GMF)
- Mastery of object-oriented design with appropriate use of design patterns
- Understands the implications of software designs and implementation choices on performance and maintainability
- Is self-directed with the ability to find relevant information and solve complex problems
- Is a hands-on developer capable of working independently or with a team of experienced developers to build excellent but timely solutions
- Has the ability to work on cross-functional teams to develop requirements and functional designs
- Can interact with people using excellent verbal and written communication

Preferred Skills:

- Exposure to XML, XSLT, and XPath

- Experience with graphical modeling environments

- Exposure to J2EE containers like Weblogic, Websphere, JBoss, or SAP WAS

- Experience working with databases such as Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, MySQL and Postgres

- Familiarity with open source development tools like ANT and Velocity

- Experience developing web applications using technologies such as JSP and AJAX

- Experience deploying and consuming web services using Axis, SOAP, WSDL

-  Experience with Groovy

- Experience developing applications with Hibernate

- Exposure to Service Oriented Architectures

- Experience developing application for resale

- Experience working on open source projects

- Experience contributing to an open source community (forums, wiki, etc)

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR RESUME TO JOBS@SKYWAYSOFTWARE.COM WITH "Senior Java Developer" IN THE SUBJECT LINE.