Java Software Architect

Job Description

"Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence."

About the Company: GD Resources LLC is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Java Software Architect

Place of Performance: WA Harriman Campus, Building 8, Albany, NY 12227 (Hybrid: Eligible for 40% remote after 4 months on-site, pending approval)

Minimum Experience: 7+ Years

Rate: $67/ hr - $72/hr

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 30 Months

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Expert Software Architect to lead the modernization of complex legacy systems that support critical financial and data processing operations. The selected professional will guide the technical strategy, collaborate across development teams, and ensure optimal system performance, scalability, and maintainability through high-quality architecture and development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the technical design and implementation of enterprise-level modernization projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align system solutions with business objectives

Develop and maintain software systems supporting both legacy and modern components

Design, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries and database operations

Coordinate and support integration and user acceptance testing

Analyze production issues, propose system fixes, and implement solutions

Document software designs and draft detailed technical specifications

Conduct system analysis and translate business requirements into technical plans

Provide mentorship to junior team members and ensure adherence to best practices

Optimize performance of applications interacting with databases

Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years of experience with J2EE technologies including EJB, JDBC, JSP, and XML

Minimum 7 years of Java programming experience in an IBM development environment (RAD, WebSphere)

Minimum 7 years of experience with IBM DB2 and XML schema development

Minimum 7 years of experience with system analysis and design for transactional, multi-tiered systems

Minimum 5 years of experience with IBM MQSeries

Minimum 5 years of experience in performance tuning of database-driven applications

Minimum 5 years of experience in system design, development, maintenance, and support in large organizations

Minimum 3 years of experience working with government or public sector systems, including design and support

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