Java/Cloud Developer - St. Louis, MO

At Perficient you’ll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you’ll do it with cutting-edge technologies, thanks to our close partnerships with the world’s biggest vendors. Our network of offices across North America, as well as locations in India and China, will give you the opportunity to spread your wings, too.

We’re proud to be publicly recognized as a “Top Workplace” year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.

We are seeking local candidates or those willing to relocate to St. Louis, MO. We will be offering training/certification courses on Pivotal Cloud Foundry. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation, benefits and bonuses. 

Job Overview:

As a Technical Consultant, you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will work with solution architects and developers on interpretation/translation of wireframes and creative designs into functional requirements, and subsequently into technical design.

• Technical planning & requirements gathering phases including estimate, develop, test, manage projects, architect and deliver. 
• Provide technical support in the development and continual improvement of service.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience level.

• 4+ years of SW develop,ment experience

• Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent degree; 

• Strong core Java/J2EE (Enterprise Edition) skills
• Experience in Springboot and microservices
• Experience in Cloud technologies like IBM Bluemix AWS, GCP
• Sufficient depth and breadth of technical knowledge to be individually responsible for the design and scope of deliverables within a field of expertise. Has led small team in delivery of a specific deliverable 
• Mastered at least one technical discipline with strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas
• Possesses advanced level of business, technical, or functional knowledge
• Ability to perform/drive resolution of problems on combinations and interactions of products
• Ability to apply technology and consulting to solve a client business problem
• Able to communicate and present complex issues with assurance and confidence
• Demonstrates the use of consulting skills including questioning, listening, ideas development, permission and rapport, and influencing
• Ability to conduct/lead oral status/technical interchange meetings with clients on small to medium sized engagements
• Owns and produces customer documentation. Ability to translate technical details into concise and easy to understand written form. Ability to write relevant components of a proposal document (e.g. answer specific RFP questions). Ability to translate verbal requirements from face to face client meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals
• Able to discuss (within own area of expertise) requirements with a customer, and to challenge and clarify when appropriate. From the requirements, able to develop a high-level design or plan, and then estimate the amount of effort required to deliver. Able to advise the engagement owner about the risks associated with this work package
• Ability to work with a team to provide written responses to technical proposals and /or reports/documentation for delivery

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. 

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