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Java EE , J2EE Architecture

SonsoftNormal, ILL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you will leverage many years of enterprise IT experience to optimize and tune large-scale Java-based applications. You will work within a cross-functional IT team to identify performance bottlenecks, tune WebSphere configurations, and enhance SOA/SOAP services while profiling and resolving code/configuration issues. The position emphasizes hands-on analysis, collaboration with business and ITS stakeholders, and delivering scalable performance improvements. This is a senior technical role that shapes how enterprise applications meet performance and reliability goals. ResponsibilitiesDeep-dive analysis of code and configuration to identify tuning opportunities and implement solutionsPerformance tuning of complex web applications and SOA/SOAP servicesWebSphere (WAS) configuration and performance tuningRDBMS and SQL tuning; JVM heap/memory and thread dump analysisURL profiling using browser debugger tools (F12)Use of APM tools (e.g., dynaTrace) for performance insightsCollaborate with diverse stakeholders and work with minimal supervision Key requirements7+ years experience in technology consulting, enterprise and solutions architecture7+ years experience with Java technologies (Core Java, J2EE)7+ years experience in WebSphere WAS configuration and performance tuning7+ years experience in performance tuning of complex web applications and SOA/SOAP7+ years experience in RDBMS and SQL tuning, JVM heap/memory, thread dump, network latency analysisURL profiling using F12 browser debugger toolsExperience with deep-dive analysis and coding solutions; knowledge of APM tools (dynaTrace) is a plusBachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent; U.S. work authorization requiredTeam playerStakeholder collaborationIndependent with minimal supervisionCore Java / J2EEWebSphere (WAS) configurationPerformance tuning of web applications