Act as a developer, integrator, and analyst for complex and technically difficult assignments; collaborate with other developers working on production issues.

* Participate in application walkthroughs and in peer code reviews for conformance to standards.

* Create and maintain appropriate documentation.

* Consistently apply Information Technology software standards and help to establish department specific standards.

* A good understand of Build and Deployment best practice.

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

* Demonstrated proficiency in the following: OMS development and integration, Java Development

* Demonstrated experience in implementing solutions within IBM Sterling OMS

* Experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server

* Demonstrated proficiency in Oracle 11g database query development, optimization, and tuning

* Minimum of 3 years solid Java EE 6+ experience

* Demonstrated proficiency in full disciplined SDLC lifecycle frameworks and methodologies

* Experience of working in Agile/Scrum working environment

* Must hold or be eligible to apply for SC clearance.

* Practical and pragmatic approach - willing to get 'hands on' to deliver what is needed.

* Exceptional communication skills, fluent in English

It would also be good for the candidate to have the following:

* Exposure to IBM DataPower servers, clustering, and resource configuration

* Proficiency in using test tools and automated unit test tool frameworks to support development

* Proficiency to ETL Tools (preferably IBM DataStage, Oracle SQL Loader)

* Experience of AWS would be beneficial

* Exposure to WebSphere MQ,IB, and ESB servers, clustering, resource configuration

* Exposure to Sterling suite - OMS/Control Centre.

* Knowledge of Web Services (SOAP, RESTful API, etc.), CSV, JSON, JMS, SQL

Key Results Areas:

* Adhere to Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF) policy and guidelines as the Architecture Framework that captures and presents information in a rigorous, coherent and comprehensive way

* Able to interpret business requirements and programming specifications that solve business needs

* Ensure adherence to architecture standards, risk management and security policies

* Collaborate with the management and development teams on determining technology vision of current and future initiatives

* Ensure all projects are completed on time with proper documentation and within programme quality standards

* Remain current on the latest technologies and make recommendations for technology platform improvements