Web Services Architect/Lead Developer with Java, Spring, Weblogic & Oracle 11g exp. Job in Saint Louis, Missouri US

Web Services Architect/Lead Developer with Java, Spring, Weblogic Oracle 11g exp.

CSC, one of the world's most innovative and successful IT services firms, is looking for candidates to help grow our talented consulting team. Specifically, we are seeking a Web Services Architect/Lead Developer with WebLogic Application Server that can work with clients to architect, design and deliver solutions that meet their specific business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned architect/developer with broad technical skills and experience in Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate and Oracle 11g. They will be hands-on with technology and code as needed, performing code review, critical fixes, etc. We are hiring in the Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Washington, DC areas. As an Architect/Lead Developer, you are responsible for ensuring that the technical solution solves the business problem. As a result, you need to possess a broad range of business and technical expertise. You must be able to translate business requirements into technical requirements and assist other team members in designing and implementing the solution. You will leverage and grow your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment - working side-by-side with our team of world class consultants. In addition to a rewarding work environment, CSC offers an outstanding set of benefits. Responsibilities include: Develop and implement holistic solution architectures for homogenous problem domains from both a business and technical perspective. Perform solution definition of a problem domain. Design overall system and solution architecture, system integration, and implementation strategy. Deliver an integrated solution that meets the needs of the client within the constraints of the contract. Capture both functional and non-functional (i.e. life cycle cost, performance, and/or flexibility) business requirements on how the system should work over time. Lead in the analysis, design, and implementation planning of the technical/business solution from pre-sale through delivery. Assist in establishing preliminary project/program development schedule. Generate conceptual/logical architectures, system documents, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments. Key contribution criteria: Anticipates clients needs, investigates the underlying causes and identifies short and long term solutions Anticipates internal/external business issues and developments in own discipline Uses knowledge to focus work and drive improvements Manages costs and profitability for a work area and/or large projects across disciplines Anticipates patterns and links; looks beyond the immediate problem to the wider implications Generates new and innovative solutions to complex problems Manages own time and that of others; develops plans for work activities in own area over the medium/long term Supports strategic planning activities Explains/presents highly complex ideas Anticipates potential objections and prepares the case accordingly Influences others through leadership and inspiration Acts as a facilitator and mentor and motivates cross functional and virtual teams Creates formal networks internally and externally You will leverage and grow your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment - working side-by-side with our team of world class consultants. In addition to a rewarding work environment, CSC offers an outstanding set of benefits. We are looking for individuals who: Strive for excellence in everything they do Bring a partnering approach to their job Focus on the innovative use of technology to overcome business challenges Seek to work in a environment that respects individual ideas and diversity The Company : CSC ( www.csc.com ) is one of the world' www.csc.com"http://www.csc.com/"www.csc.com ) is one of the world ) is one of the world's leading providers of information technology services, helping organizations achieve business results through the effective use of technology. Since its formation in 1959, CSC has earned a customer-centric reputation for developing and managing solutions specifically tailored to each client's needs. No other company offers the same range of professional services and global reach as CSC does in areas such as business and technology strategies, management consulting, information systems consulting and integration, application software, and IT and business process outsourcing. CSC is a leading provider of management and information technology services to commercial and government markets in over 90 countries. Our consulting portfolio spans the full life cycle - from strategy and business process design to technology services, systems integration, application outsourcing and hosting. Our clients benefit from the breadth and depth of our global expertise, but more importantly, CSC goes to market using a team of local experts, creating a relaxed, professional-casual atmosphere, while maintaining a family and people-oriented culture. Are we right for you? CSC offers a variety of challenging opportunities that will draw on your talents while enabling you to grow your intellectual capital in a supportive environment. Learning experiences are offered as a blend of relevant work assignments, training, tools, mentoring and other growth opportunities. We offer many avenues to mastering your chosen profession, while giving you everyday exposure to brilliance in business, technology and people. As one employee puts it "you have the freedom to explore different technologies, the mobility to move from one role to another (or one country to another), and the possibilities of learning from 95,000 colleagues worldwide - without changing employer or losing benefits." Career Advancement : Your career belongs to you. At CSC, we recognize that you are in control of identifying and achieving your career goals. CSC enables you to take the lead through our formal development planning process. We will help you create a plan for enhancing your skills and experience by providing information, tools, and people that will support your career planning efforts. We have identified over 60 standard roles that exist across CSC Consulting, as well as the corresponding skills needed to succeed in those roles. You can use this information to identify your next assignment or an entire career path anywhere in the U.S. or potentially the world. A career at CSC can be as targeted or eclectic as you are. Expectation for Travel : For the Global Business Solutions Division of CSC, all roles require a commitment to 100% travel. This doesn't mean that a person will always be traveling for assignments, but new Consultants joining the CSC team need to understand that they could be assigned to a travel role. The staffing process focuses on assigning people to local roles as a first priority, however, if a Consultant is available and has the right skills for an assignment for another CSC office across the United States, the Consultant may be staffed into that travel assignment. When this happens, they travel to the project location at the start of the week, return at the end of the work week and are home during the weekends. -----------------------------Below is the generic description for this position ---------------------------- Essential Job Functions Works independently within a business area and assists at the enterprise level to influence the technical decisions during all phases of the project (Technical). Knows relevant issues and considerations in selecting both technical software packages and vendors including capabilities, clients who have installed them, and user experiences with them (Technical). Designs and constructs interfaces across platforms (Technical). Provides consulting support to projects during the vision and strategy, architecture, and development phases (Methodology). Leads a team of 6-10 resources (company, client and third-party resources) in area of expertise to conclusion of a project phase (Management). Provides inp