Java is a high-level programming language developed by Sun Microsystems. Java was originally called OAK, and was designed for handheld devices and set-top boxes. Java is an object-oriented language similar to C++, but simplified to eliminate language features that cause common programming errors. Java is a general purpose programming language with a number of features that make the language well suited for use on the World Wide Web. (Webopedia 2004, retrieved 21/08/2007, http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/j/java.html)

A Java developer is someone who uses Java language to code applications from which a computer can read that application. The Java team will focus on the development of application solutions for our clients.

The objective of the role is to develop and code efficient web based Java/J2EE applications in
accordance with business and functional requirements, and existing coding standards to a high standard that ensures effective delivery of the final application. (careerone.com.au,2007)

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and development of Web Base application
Application Design including design methodology and Web specific
Development, analysis, testing and implementation of application modules to meet customer requirements for various eProgram projects across a multi project environment. (seek.com.au,2007)
Design and development of a highly scalable commercial application suite
Provide input to architectural design as well as the preparation of technical documentation for the project.
Interact with key business contacts to deliver system and web-based applications to the business. Working with Oracle, Open-Source Technologies
Design of java applications from functional specifications and technical specifications
Preparation of technical specifications
Build and support of new sites/utilities
Research and demonstration of new ideas
Constant improvement and education of java skills and education (careerone.com.au,2007)
Develop and implement innovative web applications using Java, .NET, XML, and Oracle (jobsearch.gov.au)
Maintaining and building release procedures
Automated testing techniques (seek.com.au,2007)
Develop, install and maintain web applications, including web services (jobsearch.gov.au,2007)
Liaise with stakeholder groups with respect to client requirements (jobsearch.gov.au,2007)
Prepare documentation including user requirements and technical specifications. (jobsearch.gov.au,2007)
Provide technical leadership, advice and assistance to other developers. (jobsearch.gov.au,2007)
Manage projects and deliver outcomes in accordance with project milestones, deliverables, and client expectations (jobsearch.gov.au,2007)

Responsible for producing exceptional quality results throughout the various stages in the SDLC.

Job requirements

Qualification and Experience

University degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
At least 3 years recent experience developing Java/J2EE applications
At least 7 years experience with Java Applications Developer ( seek.com.au,2007)
3 years experience with Oracle database and PL/SQL. ( seek.com.au,2007)
At least 4 years commercial experience in a Java OO environment (seek.com.au,2007)

Specialist Skills and Knowledge

Experience with web services, internet applications, XML, EJB, JSP.
Experience with relational databases
Object oriented design skills
Experience with UML
Exposure to IBM (Websphere) tool sets would be an advantage (careerone.com.au,2007)
Experience of Java development, J2EE, UML, OOAD,BEA Weblogic 8.1 or later
Knowledge of XML/HTML and Systems Life Cycle
Knowledge of following technology: SP / Tiles / The Eclipse IDE / Internationalisation / Spring / Hibernate / Velocity / -FO, XSL, XSLT, XML, and the FOP toolkit for creating PDF documents / POI / Quartz / Oracle / SQL / CVS / UNIX / Eclipser / IDE, JUnit, Ant, CruiseControl / LDAP / Sun One Directory
Java J2EE OO programming skills - EJB, JMS, XML, CORBA, RMI
Experience with Graph Theory, Visualisation, Systems theory
Experience in one or more Java J2EE open-source technology e.g. Struts, Eclipse, Tapestry, Hibernate, Ant, xdoclet , Tomcat
Experience developing systems on multiple platforms (Linux/UNIX Server, Microsoft Desktop)
Experience managing/technical leading small teams of 3-5+ Developers
¿ A solid understanding of the Java language
¿ Servlets and JSP's
¿ XML and related technologies; XSL, XPath
¿ Java Security and Cryptography experience
¿ UNIX
¿ Solid understanding of SQL
¿ Database experience: MS SQL Server, MySQL
¿ Apache Web Server and Apache Tomcat
¿ Version Control systems: Subversion, CVS.

Skills Required

Excellent problem solving & communications skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Able to develop distributed network applications that are run over the HTTP protocol using an HTTP server
Proven analysis and design skills

Any experience with Payment gateway and related technologies, Web Services, JBoss, WebSphere, Perl and PHP (Mycareer website 2007, retrieved 21/08/07 www.mycareer.com.au)
Desire to work in a business facing/team oriented role
exceptional flair and technical ability
A good understanding of Business process change, requirement gathering, Architect Frameworks and Change Management Process
Any experience at integration applications would be highly regarded
Ability to work well under pressure to provide timely and accurate solutions to systems problems

Preferred:

Experience of JMS, EJB 2.0, Spring, SQL, Oracle 9i SAX, XSLT, UNIX, JUNIT, ANT, WEBMETHODS
Familiar with Rational Rose, Clearcase, PVCS Dimensions, Rational Unified Process, MS Office applications knowledge
Sun certified.( seek.com.au,2007)

Salary

Maximum:$ 120,000 +

Minimum:$ 40,000

also can be paied by Hours $65-$85 per hour

Industry/Organisation

Private sector

RDBMS Resource Solutions

Coachwood computer

Abraxas Technologies

Sirius technology

Gemteq executive

Task Group

Hays information technology

Ambit recruitment

News digital media

Peoplebank Austalia

AMBIT IT&T RECRIUTMENT

People in Computers PTY. LTD

Public sector

Geoscience Australia

Job listings

Sirius Technology.(13,August,2007).Java developer.Retrieved 13 August,2007 from www.seek.com

Gemteq executive.(13,August,2007).java developer.Retrieved 13 August,2007 from www.seek.com

Task Gruop.(13,August,2007).Java developer.Retrieved 13,August,2007 from www.seek.com

Hays information technology.(13,August,2007).Java developer.Retrieved 13,August,2007 from www.seek.com

Ambit recruitment.(13,August,2007).Senior Java developer.Retrieved,August,13,2007 from www.seek.com

News digital media.(1,August,2007).Java developer.Retrieved,August,13,2007 from www.careerone.com.au

Geoscience Australia.(6,August,2007).Application developer.Retrieved,August,13,2007 from www.jobsearch.gov.au

GMT. (21 August, 2007). Java Developer. Retrieved 22 August, 2007 from it.seek.com.au

Abraxas Technologies.(22,August,2007).Java developer.Retriedved,August,22 2007 from www.it.seek.com.au

Coachwood computer.(22,August,2007).Java developer.Retriedved,August,22 2007 from mycareer.com.au

RDBMS Resource Solutions.(22,August,2007).Java developer.Retriedved,August,22 2007 from it.seek.com.au

http://it.seek.com.au/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=38&PageNumber=1&JobID=10321255& (27 AUG 2007RDBMS Resource Sloustions)

Differences observed

The salary for the role java development differ significantly depending on experience and responsibility for a job role.For example senior Java developer can earn up to $120,000 a year while junior java developer only earn about $40,000 a year.

Experienced contract java developers can earn from $60-$80 per hour (Mycareer website 2007, retrieved 21/08/07 www.mycareer.com.au)

Most of the job advertisement for this role found in the web is from private sector

Other References used

www.google.com

www.mycareer.com.au

www.webopedia.com

www.it.seek.com.au

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