Java Architect - CTH - Initially REMOTE

Title: Java Architect

Location: Remote to start (will need to be okay with relocation to Eden Prairie, MN)

Duration: 6 months C2H

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

* 4+ years of prior hands-on experience in Java/J2EE programming developing enterprise-class Application (including Web, Mobile)

* 2+ years of prior hands-on client-side development technologies such as JavaScript, JQuery, AspectJ, Angular

* 5+ years in the software engineering profession across the entire SDLC

* Demonstrated success designing and building high-quality commercial software applications

* Proven experience delivering software using an Agile/Scrum methodology

* Prior experience with API or Web Services Architecture, Design and Development

* Prior experience with XML, XML Schemas, XSLT, XPath, SOAP, REST, JSON, WADL and WSDL, AJAX, HTML5, SQL

* Knowledge of various Open Source Frameworks and other tools including Spring, Struts, Hibernate, Log4J/Commons logging, Maven, Ant

* Prior experience using Eclipse, JBOSS Studio, Rational Application Developer or other similar IDEs

* Quick to learn new technologies and deliver Proof-of-Concept

* Cloud architecture knowledge

* Strong knowledge of web application architecture and network protocols

* Understanding of Micro-services Architecture.

* Good understanding of broad technologies and industry trends.

* Strong knowledge of security protocols and best practices.

* Experience creating Business Area Context Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, Roadmaps, Solution Overviews, and other such artifacts