Direct Client Java Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world's leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: 
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - "Most Dependable Companies"
- Ernst & Young - "Entrepreneur of the Year" Finalist

Position Profile:
We are currently seeking to add a Java Application Developer to our team in Glenview, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping design, analysis, development, implementation, and deployment of new applications, as well as providing support for existing systems. This position requires strong experience in Java (JSF2.x.). The Java Programmer should be able to serve as a Developer able to deliver end-to-end web and client-server solutions for moderate to complex projects in a fast paced environment.
Key job responsibilities:
Minimum 5-7 years experience with J2EE/Web Services based Web development, as well as Client Server Applications
Familiarity with Java frameworks (Spring 3.x, JSF 2.x, JUnit 4.x, Maven 3.x)
Interact with business analyst/Client(s) to understand business problem(s) being addressed by the project.
Review the requirements and assess the work effort and estimate the necessary time-to-completion.
Create unit test plans and scenarios for development unit testing.
Work with peers to carry out code reviews and unit testing of new development.
Document new development, procedures or test plans as needed.
Interact with other development teams to ensure a consistent approach to software development.
Closely follow software development best practices.
Communicate professionally and effectively to clients, management, and other departments.
Prepare technical design documents using enterprise standard documentation tools.
Support system testing by following up on and closing defect tickets in a timely manner.
Deploy all integration artifacts to a testing and production environment.
Strong analytic problem-solving, critical-thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requirements:
Proficient in IBM WebSphere
Experience with JSF required.
Experience with IBM HATS (Rational Host Access Transformation Services) preferred
Relational database experience specifically DB2. Including SQL store procedure creation.
Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Business/Technology or similar degree required.
Experience with Software Development Life Cycle methodologies.
Experience with database design, querying, stored procedures, views, joins, performance etc.

Familiarity with Java frameworks (Spring 3.x, JSF 2.x, JUnit 4.x, Maven 3.x) 

Proficient in IBM WebSphere 
Experience with JSF required. 
Experience with IBM HATS (Rational Host Access Transformation Services) preferred 
Relational database experience specifically DB2. Including SQL store procedure creation. 
Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Business/Technology or similar degree required. 
Experience with Software Development Life Cycle methodologies. 
Experience with database design, querying, stored procedures, views, joins, performance etc.

Titles: Java Developer, JSF Developer, Java JSF Developer, Senior Java Developer, Java J2ee Developer

Skills: JSF2, Spring, JSF3, Hibernate, SQL. Db2, Store Procedure

** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.