Technical Lead - Java Technologies & Applications

Job Description

Technical lead mentors tracks within projects as well as provides guidance on Java related technologies and drives adoption of technology best practices within the track/team. Also manages clients, represents Avizvas expertise and thought leadership in offering solutions leveraging Java technologies and applications.A detailed look at your job responsibilities :Requirement Analysis :- Should be able to independently create use cases and stories for an area of an application- Contributes to the meetings and sessions for analysing components of a solution- With the given guidance and oversight, he/she should be able to develop use cases and identify stories from business requirements- Should be able to identify gaps in the requirements of the tasks/modules/track of work owned by him/herTechnical Design :- Independently contributes towards translating requirements into high level/mid level/low level technical design- Contributes to sessions and meetings to help translate requirements into design- Should be able to analyse semi-complex functionality and prepare a technical design document for implementation- Should be able to conduct first level of design review and identify gaps(if any)- Should be able to drive technical design for new requirements adhering to overall projects technical approach/design methodologyScoping :- Leads creation of Scope Matrix for medium size project (5-10 team members under multiple tracks in a given project)- Should be able to decompose requirements into associated stories or other relevant sub- units- Should be able to distinguish between functional and non-functional requirements- Should be able to identify potential change request within his track of work Effort Estimation- Should be able to estimate against defined stories for a module using ABP/HP or any other chosen estimation method- Should be able to estimate effort for small to medium size project - With the given guidance, should be able to re-estimate stories for his/her track. Is able to fill any gaps- Should be able to do semi-complex/complex Proof Of Concepts outside his expertise to support architect with effort estimates and guide the track towards a solutionProject Execution :- With the given guidance should be able to manage his/her own and designated track work- Manages own and tracks LOE against the plan for completion of work- Should be able to ensure completion of deliverables on the assigned track- Is aware of Avizva Approach methodology and tools- Should be able to conduct code reviews to ensure code quality is adhering to standards definedProject Tracking :- With the given guidance should be able to track own and tracks progress against the project plan- Feeds back progress/delays to track lead and/or project/programme lead with an outline of issues- Is aware of Avizva Approach methodology and tools- Should be able to lead a small module and ensure its quality (code and documentation) and adherence to timelines- Should be able to create mid/low level planning for the trackback progress/delays to trackQuality :- Should be able to ensure high quality deliverables (code and documentation) for his/her own task/ designated track tasksRisk and Issue Management :- Should be able to identify risks and issues within the assigned tasks and/or on the assigned track of work and communicate it to the project leadership/client with possible impact and proposed resolutionDependancy Management :- Should be able to figure out dependencies in his/her own task/track well in advance to ensure smooth functioning of the track- Should be able to work with other track leads for identifying and working on cross module dependencies Client Management- Should be able to handle client discussions on process/technology Client Communication- Should be able to communicate effectively with the other members of the project like testing team- Should should be able to Report/Communicate on behalf of the PM Specialization :- Has intermediate level expertise in a given technology/domain Company Contribution- Should own and drive organisation wide initiativesYou are expected to be more than good at following skills :- Java, J2EE, Struts, JS and web services- IBM Web sphere Portal Server (Optional)- Should have good understanding of Nonfunctional requirements performance / security etc- Databases - Oracle, DB2, MySQl- Design patterns and frameworks- Strong communication/interpersonal skillsPersonal Attributes :- Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions - Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)- Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style- Sense of personal ownership in every problem resolution- Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision- Ability to prioritise when under pressureMust have :- 5-8 years of relevant experience- Bachelors or Masters degree required in Computer Science or related field preferable,

Keyskills :
javaenvironmentsql serversqlcustomer relationswebsphere portal serveruse casesdesign reviewproblem solvingdesign patternswebsphere portaltechnical designissue managementdb2j2ee