Java Architect

Java Architect     Our client currently has an opening for a Java Architect to join their team.   Responsibilities:   Drive the technical strategy and lead team(s) in meeting the strategic objectives. Design complex systems at the component level, make strategic technology choices, and directly supervise the quality of designs and implementation inside and between components.         Strategically contribute to the investigation of techniques and methodologies to         continually improve the quality and productivity of application development. Monitor technology department architectural pattern adherence. Work within and continually evolve architectural governance. Collaborates effectively with peer architects and Tech Leads to solve complex problems spanning their respective areas and resolves technological disagreement with informed, rational debate.   Qualifications:   Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent related experience. 3 or more years experience in an architecture role. 5 or more years experience in a technology environment and a team setting. Experience with JAVA/J2EE development, involving both front and back end development. Extensive experience with web technologies including Linux, PHP, C/C++, Java, and Flash. Nice to Have: Java frameworks (Spring, Struts, and Hibernate), JBoss, Tomcat, PostGreSQL and MySQL Experience with multi-user environments preferred.