Java Consultant ---$65\hr

84 months overseeing development progress on medium to large-scale technical projects and assuring deliverables meet project schedule scope and requirements84 months of experience in the design, implementation and deployment of Java/J2EE web applications and SOA based distributed (client server) applications.84 months experience managing a team implementing web applications and distributed (client server) applications.60 months of application testing experience including design and implementation of testing plans60 months experience in developing Oracle database schemas, tables, procedures and permissions.36 months of experience designing and implementing quality assurance processesBachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology36 months of experience in managing public sector government IT projects.Description: State of New York: New York State Department of HealthProject: Health Information Technology Administration Meaningful Use Registration and Tracking ApplicationNYS Medicaid must implement enhanced systems and technology solutions to support the efficient operation of the Meaningful Use Electronic Health Records Incentive Program and support Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) compliance and audit activities. Tracking and monitoring will begin with web-based provider registration and continue until successful ongoing submission is achieved.Daily task will include but not limited to the following:Directs a development team to analyze, design and program complex projects. This will include coordinating activities on multiple aspects of the project, assuring quality control and providing technical leadership to project teams, as well as interfacing with business owners and project management staff.Review business requirements documentation with project team to clarify for technical designOversee systems and program design to meet highly complex business needs, preparation of detailed technical specifications from which programs are developed, and creation of appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code and technical documentation.Prepare development time estimates and justifications for assigned tasks and provide recommendations to project managers.Coordinate development activities, design testing plans, assure quality control and effective change control and provide technical leadership to project teamsConsult with the software development team in coding, testing, debugging, implementing, and documenting highly complex programs, and developing complex test plans to verify logic programs.Develop and maintain release management process including planning, tracking, communication and coordination of technical tasks associated with release.Support project personnel in resolving complex program problems. Work with partners to resolve issues and validate programming requirements. Serve as technical project lead, providing leadership and work guidance to less experienced technical personnel.Experience in iterative and agile software development life cycle methodologies.Identify, track and resolve issues, recommend changes and provide supporting documentation.Develop work plans and work estimates for large scope projects.