Core Java with web services

Overview In this role you will lead a Java-focused development effort within a web services environment, contributing to scalable SOA and REST/SOAP services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust Java-based solutions and mentor a team of developers in an Agile Scrum setting. The position emphasizes high-volume, thread-safe code and performance tuning to meet business goals. This is an opportunity to shape architecture and engineering practices in a growing IT services company. ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of 5+ developers in Java projectsDevelop and maintain REST and SOAP web services in a web services environmentParticipate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and drive technical excellenceDesign and implement thread-safe, high-performance Java codeApply design patterns and SOA principles in solution designCollaborate with QA and operations to ensure reliability and scalabilityTune and optimize high-volume applicationsWork with databases (DB2/MySQL) and ORM tools (iBatis/Hibernate) for data access Key requirements8+ years hands-on Java development in web services environment3+ years leading a team of 5+ developers3+ years experience in Agile ScrumCore Java with strong J2EE knowledge (XML, JMS, JAX-WS, CXF)Spring FrameworkStrong OOP and SOA understandingDesign patterns, Java concurrency, and thread-safe codingJUnit/Mockito, CucumberExperience with RAD/Eclipse IDEsExperience building REST and SOAP web servicesExperience with MQSQL/PL-SQL in DB2 and MySQLExperience with ORM tools such as iBatis and HibernateScripting and Linux environmentStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsExperience tuning high-volume applicationsstrong communicationanalytical mindsettroubleshootingCore JavaJ2EE (XML, JMS, JAX-WS, CXF)Spring Framework