Experienced quality assurance analyst to lead a small QA team working on foreign exchange trading projects in a fast paced, global environment. Will work with vendor and internally developed applications and will lead globally distributed teams of QA analysts. Assists management with scheduling to ensure efficient and effective testing and focuses on process improvement. Participates as a senior member of project teams in a general leadership capacity.
Employee Specifications
Representative Duties:
.Manages assigned quality assurance projects including staff management and development of project plans.
.Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with business and technical communities.
.Evaluates tool sets, makes recommendations and justifies decisions.
.Assists QA teams in developing and executing quality assurance test plans, cases, scripts etc.
.Develops testing procedures for multi-user interactive applications.
.Reviews and inspects teamwork products and provides training and coaching.
.Manages application usability and load testing in pre-production and production environments.
.Prepares test scripts and data sets; configures testing tools and develops complete, automated regression suites.
.Prepares reports, presents information to management and responds to highly specialized/technical testing questions.
.Identifies potential testing problems and areas for improvement and develops and implements effective solutions.
Experience: Typical Experience and Qualities:
.B.S., Computer Science or related field
.5+ years of quality assurance experience in a financial software environment, preferably foreign exchange trading, through all stages of product development, including 1-2 years of experience designing automated tests
.Minimum one year additional supervisory or project management experience
.Financial trading domain knowledge essential, FX knowledge preferable
.Prior experience with regression test beds, change requests, issue resolution, etc.
.Prior experience with SQL database software, preferably Oracle, and related tools such as PL SQL Developer or Toad
.Prior shell script coding experience on multiple platforms
.Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Access, as well as Visio and Project
.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and large testing projects
.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
.Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
.Strong cross-platform knowledge, e.g. UNIX, LINUX, Windows XP etc
.Knowledge of systems design, testing and quality assurance methodologies
.Leadership, motivation and influencing skills
.Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment
.Familiarity with client/server or web enabled systems and automated testing tools
.Team player
.Detail and quality orientation
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Software Development QA Engineer in Boston, MA
Digital Prospectors is recruiting for the following position.
If interested, please contact Jennifer M. Gray at .
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Boston, MA
Length: Perm
Salary: Experience is rewarded w/ an aggressive salary
General Description:
Digital Prospectors is working with a well-known company, to help them achieve their staffing goals at their new development center in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most well known companies in the world, and to be a part of cutting edge development, in a culture that promotes hard work, creativity and brilliance.
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to drive improvements in our overall client and server performance and the scalability of our application virtualization solution in state of the art corporate environments. Potential candidates for the position will have strong testing and technical expertise, good problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
· Working with Program Managers and development to design and develop the product and get it ready for millions of users.
· Delivering on test specs, test plans and other documentation.
· Providing actionable bug reports and generally driving quality of product and test code.
· Ability to effectively design, develop and maintain high quality test code and test infrastructure is key, especially as the team migrates to Windows test technologies.
· Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple outstanding tasks.
· Responsibilities also include providing leadership for test through coaching/mentoring as we grow and develop the team.
We need a highly self-motivated individual who can come in and starting enhancing and extending the test infrastructure in a minimal amount of time and successfully integrate it into the existing team's process.
To succeed in this opportunity qualified candidates must have a strong history of technical problem solving, have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into user benefits, knowledge of product development processes, and ability to effectively influence and work with Program Management and Development is required. Candidates also need to show strong technical leadership, excellent project management skills, and good cross-boundary and collaboration skills in working with partners and customers. Qualified test leaders should be able to create and execute upon solid test strategies across many aspects of the product including integration / scenario level testing, and horizontal feature testing including security and performance. Strong knowledge of and experience with test automation techniques and testing tools is required, and knowledge of more advanced testing methodologies such as model based testing is a plus. A solid understanding of Windows architecture, programming, and debugging, overall engineering excellence and strong written and oral skills is critical. Strong coding skills in C/C++, experience developing software on Windows platforms, working knowledge of the .NET platform is required.
Other work and educational requirements:
· 3-5 years testing experience, preferably several complete product cycles.
· BS or Masters in Computer Science or comparable experience in the software industry.
· Experience working with SQL, virtualization technologies, client and server applications, SMS, and Active Directory is strongly desired.
This is a chance to be a part of highly unique opportunity...application virtualization is a disruptive technology that is going to have long lasting impacts on how enterprises and eventually consumers provision and manage software. It has the culture of a small startup with the benefits of a large organization, and the opportunity to work in downtown Boston. How often does an opportunity like that come along?
Jennifer M. Gray
Digital Prospectors Corp
www.dpcit.com
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If interested, please contact Jennifer M. Gray at .
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Boston, MA
Length: Perm
Salary: Experience is rewarded w/ an aggressive salary
General Description:
Digital Prospectors is working with a well-known company, to help them achieve their staffing goals at their new development center in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most well known companies in the world, and to be a part of cutting edge development, in a culture that promotes hard work, creativity and brilliance.
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to drive improvements in our overall client and server performance and the scalability of our application virtualization solution in state of the art corporate environments. Potential candidates for the position will have strong testing and technical expertise, good problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
· Working with Program Managers and development to design and develop the product and get it ready for millions of users.
· Delivering on test specs, test plans and other documentation.
· Providing actionable bug reports and generally driving quality of product and test code.
· Ability to effectively design, develop and maintain high quality test code and test infrastructure is key, especially as the team migrates to Windows test technologies.
· Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple outstanding tasks.
· Responsibilities also include providing leadership for test through coaching/mentoring as we grow and develop the team.
We need a highly self-motivated individual who can come in and starting enhancing and extending the test infrastructure in a minimal amount of time and successfully integrate it into the existing team's process.
To succeed in this opportunity qualified candidates must have a strong history of technical problem solving, have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into user benefits, knowledge of product development processes, and ability to effectively influence and work with Program Management and Development is required. Candidates also need to show strong technical leadership, excellent project management skills, and good cross-boundary and collaboration skills in working with partners and customers. Qualified test leaders should be able to create and execute upon solid test strategies across many aspects of the product including integration / scenario level testing, and horizontal feature testing including security and performance. Strong knowledge of and experience with test automation techniques and testing tools is required, and knowledge of more advanced testing methodologies such as model based testing is a plus. A solid understanding of Windows architecture, programming, and debugging, overall engineering excellence and strong written and oral skills is critical. Strong coding skills in C/C++, experience developing software on Windows platforms, working knowledge of the .NET platform is required.
Other work and educational requirements:
· 3-5 years testing experience, preferably several complete product cycles.
· BS or Masters in Computer Science or comparable experience in the software industry.
· Experience working with SQL, virtualization technologies, client and server applications, SMS, and Active Directory is strongly desired.
This is a chance to be a part of highly unique opportunity...application virtualization is a disruptive technology that is going to have long lasting impacts on how enterprises and eventually consumers provision and manage software. It has the culture of a small startup with the benefits of a large organization, and the opportunity to work in downtown Boston. How often does an opportunity like that come along?
Jennifer M. Gray
Digital Prospectors Corp
www.dpcit.com
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Help Desk Analyst II in BOSTON, MA
Our client is seeking a Help Desk / Desktop support analyst to provide Level 2 support to end customers at their downtown Boston location. The Help Desk / Desktop support position is a 3 month contract with the possibility of converting to permanent for the right person.
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Qualified candidates for the Help Desk / Desktop support position should have extensive experience in Windows 2000/XP, MS-Office 2000/2003; PC and printer hardware, software, and application programs; Relevant experience with networking technologies, remote access solutions, and Internet technologies and products; the ability to learn new technology; excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving/analytical skills; strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to quickly set and adjust priorities.
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<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Qualified candidates for the Help Desk / Desktop support position should have extensive experience in Windows 2000/XP, MS-Office 2000/2003; PC and printer hardware, software, and application programs; Relevant experience with networking technologies, remote access solutions, and Internet technologies and products; the ability to learn new technology; excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving/analytical skills; strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to quickly set and adjust priorities.
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SAN Engineer in Boston, MA
Position overview
The SAN Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in distributed computing architecture development including design, implementation and deployment. The SAN Engineer will be responsible for deploying and refining technology advances for storage area networks (SAN), enterprise backup and archiving, and restoration to help meet contract requirements and service levels.
Responsibilities
.Ensure system recoverability from any failure as per the service level agreement
.Maintain SAN, storage, and backup hardware and software currency
.Ensure storage infrastructure is scalable.
.Install, configure, and support new SAN, storage, and backup devices and maintain these devices to ensure optimal performance and utilization
.Document technical solutions, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
.Implement new storage technology into existing infrastructure
.Pull together appropriate parties, including vendors to ensure timely resolution of incidents
.Analyze SAN, storage, and backup architecture and/or topology for improvements and implement changes
Experience: Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. This person must have a strong systems administration background with at least 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003, TCP/IP networks and network troubleshooting is an advantage. Understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. Experience with Dell, HP and EMC hardware is a plus. Ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
.Bachelor's degree is required
.A+ certification is a plus
.Experience with Enterprise backup products, Commvault in particular
.EMC Symmetrix, EMC Clarion
.Solaris, NT/2000/2003 in a large complex multi-platform environment.
.VERITAS Netbackup, VERITAS Storage Foundation
.McData SAN Switches, McData SanNavigator and Cisco SAN Switches
.Hands on experience scaling in a fiber channel SAN with multiple servers, switch fabrics and storage frames.
.Ability to do performance monitoring and analysis for storage across multiple operating systems environments (Solaris, Windows).
.Ability to work proficiently in UNIX and Windows operating systems environments.
Must have a solid understanding of the following:
.Operating systems in use (Windows NT/2000/2003, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, HP UX, Linux)
.Unix files system and networking concepts
.VERITAS volume management software
.Storage performance monitoring and tuning concepts
.Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage designs and principles
.Hardware administration and support for McData storage switches
.System back-up and restores principles and products, and principles, practices, and administration of technical issues.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
.VMware
.Exchange 2003
.Storage area networks
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The SAN Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in distributed computing architecture development including design, implementation and deployment. The SAN Engineer will be responsible for deploying and refining technology advances for storage area networks (SAN), enterprise backup and archiving, and restoration to help meet contract requirements and service levels.
Responsibilities
.Ensure system recoverability from any failure as per the service level agreement
.Maintain SAN, storage, and backup hardware and software currency
.Ensure storage infrastructure is scalable.
.Install, configure, and support new SAN, storage, and backup devices and maintain these devices to ensure optimal performance and utilization
.Document technical solutions, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
.Implement new storage technology into existing infrastructure
.Pull together appropriate parties, including vendors to ensure timely resolution of incidents
.Analyze SAN, storage, and backup architecture and/or topology for improvements and implement changes
Experience: Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. This person must have a strong systems administration background with at least 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003, TCP/IP networks and network troubleshooting is an advantage. Understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. Experience with Dell, HP and EMC hardware is a plus. Ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
.Bachelor's degree is required
.A+ certification is a plus
.Experience with Enterprise backup products, Commvault in particular
.EMC Symmetrix, EMC Clarion
.Solaris, NT/2000/2003 in a large complex multi-platform environment.
.VERITAS Netbackup, VERITAS Storage Foundation
.McData SAN Switches, McData SanNavigator and Cisco SAN Switches
.Hands on experience scaling in a fiber channel SAN with multiple servers, switch fabrics and storage frames.
.Ability to do performance monitoring and analysis for storage across multiple operating systems environments (Solaris, Windows).
.Ability to work proficiently in UNIX and Windows operating systems environments.
Must have a solid understanding of the following:
.Operating systems in use (Windows NT/2000/2003, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, HP UX, Linux)
.Unix files system and networking concepts
.VERITAS volume management software
.Storage performance monitoring and tuning concepts
.Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage designs and principles
.Hardware administration and support for McData storage switches
.System back-up and restores principles and products, and principles, practices, and administration of technical issues.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
.VMware
.Exchange 2003
.Storage area networks
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Director of Development in Boston, MA
Position overview
The Development Manager will be responsible for leading a skilled team of software developers in support of Acadian's research, portfolio construction, operations, client service, reporting, and performance teams. This person will work directly with CTO to help shape the technology strategy and direction for the development and support of a variety of applications. This person will be expected to effectively manage people, including building and developing skilled teams, directing and motivating the teams at an appropriate level of detail, and ensuring a service oriented approach. In addition, this person will understand and help shape the future direction of Acadian's business and collaborate with the business leaders to ensure their needs are met.
Responsibilities
This role will:
.Establish and enforce development standards
.Facilitate and lead the selection of common technology platforms.
.Facilitate periodic code reviews.
.Work with Program Manager to effectively allocate development resources to projects
.Provide technology leadership to Acadian by developing long-term goals and strategies.
.Manage application development teams, including resource planning, staffing and recruiting activities; manage the performance and development of associates, including meeting with staff and supervisors regularly to understand needs and opportunities for growth and development.
.Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies.
.Establish and ensure consistent, quality architectural standards and practices.
.Participate in development of long-term goals and strategies.
.Identifying business and technology solutions to meet Acadian's needs.
.Work with Acadian's remote operations in Asia.
.Participate or lead initiatives such as process refinement and improvement in project management or systems development.
Experience:
Qualifications
The Development Manager must have minimum of 10 years experience in managing IT, primarily in planning, development and support. Experience in related technology areas such as architecture or infrastructure are an advantage. In addition, the position requires:
.Management experience in a large, complex IT environments.
.Experience with multi-platform technical environment and long term technology projects.
.Experience in the asset management industry is a very significant plus.
.Strong management skills with experience managing at least 25 direct and indirect employees.
.Ability to collaborate with peers and business leaders.
.Solid technology skills in a broad range of applications development tools and technologies.
.Strong project and process management skills, including vendor management and software package implementation.
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The Development Manager will be responsible for leading a skilled team of software developers in support of Acadian's research, portfolio construction, operations, client service, reporting, and performance teams. This person will work directly with CTO to help shape the technology strategy and direction for the development and support of a variety of applications. This person will be expected to effectively manage people, including building and developing skilled teams, directing and motivating the teams at an appropriate level of detail, and ensuring a service oriented approach. In addition, this person will understand and help shape the future direction of Acadian's business and collaborate with the business leaders to ensure their needs are met.
Responsibilities
This role will:
.Establish and enforce development standards
.Facilitate and lead the selection of common technology platforms.
.Facilitate periodic code reviews.
.Work with Program Manager to effectively allocate development resources to projects
.Provide technology leadership to Acadian by developing long-term goals and strategies.
.Manage application development teams, including resource planning, staffing and recruiting activities; manage the performance and development of associates, including meeting with staff and supervisors regularly to understand needs and opportunities for growth and development.
.Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies.
.Establish and ensure consistent, quality architectural standards and practices.
.Participate in development of long-term goals and strategies.
.Identifying business and technology solutions to meet Acadian's needs.
.Work with Acadian's remote operations in Asia.
.Participate or lead initiatives such as process refinement and improvement in project management or systems development.
Experience:
Qualifications
The Development Manager must have minimum of 10 years experience in managing IT, primarily in planning, development and support. Experience in related technology areas such as architecture or infrastructure are an advantage. In addition, the position requires:
.Management experience in a large, complex IT environments.
.Experience with multi-platform technical environment and long term technology projects.
.Experience in the asset management industry is a very significant plus.
.Strong management skills with experience managing at least 25 direct and indirect employees.
.Ability to collaborate with peers and business leaders.
.Solid technology skills in a broad range of applications development tools and technologies.
.Strong project and process management skills, including vendor management and software package implementation.
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IT Infrastructure Manager in Boston, MA
Position Overview
The IT Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for delivering and managing scaleable IT infrastructure services. This includes assuring appropriate scalability in power, cooling, space, network and storage capabilities. In addition the Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure Services team, as well as defining best practices and service level agreements for Acadian's datacenter operations.
Responsibilities
.Manage and staff Infrastructure Services Team
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of datacenter electrical and mechanical facilities to support IT infrastructure scalability
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of critical IT storage and network services
.Manage and support IT service delivery to the Acadian business units 24X7.
.Propose and drive implementation of Infrastructure Service delivery procedures based on best practices.
.Work with business and IT team members to set Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Infrastructure Services
.Responsible for proactively monitoring and reporting on Infrastructure Services including gathering and reporting systems availability, performance and volume metrics, both in business and IT terms.
.Coordinate change management and maintenance scheduling
Experience:
This person must have a strong systems administration and datacenter management background with at least 3 years of management experience. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
. Bachelor's degree is required
. A minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations.
. 3+ years supervisory experience in managing a 24X7X365 environment and staff preferred
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Server Performance Analysis
. Storage area networks (EMC Preferred)
. Outstanding time management skills required
. Must be highly self-motivated and customer service oriented.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
. Blade Server technology (HP preferred)
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. IT Security
. Exchange 2003
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
. CDCP certification is a plus
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The IT Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for delivering and managing scaleable IT infrastructure services. This includes assuring appropriate scalability in power, cooling, space, network and storage capabilities. In addition the Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure Services team, as well as defining best practices and service level agreements for Acadian's datacenter operations.
Responsibilities
.Manage and staff Infrastructure Services Team
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of datacenter electrical and mechanical facilities to support IT infrastructure scalability
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of critical IT storage and network services
.Manage and support IT service delivery to the Acadian business units 24X7.
.Propose and drive implementation of Infrastructure Service delivery procedures based on best practices.
.Work with business and IT team members to set Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Infrastructure Services
.Responsible for proactively monitoring and reporting on Infrastructure Services including gathering and reporting systems availability, performance and volume metrics, both in business and IT terms.
.Coordinate change management and maintenance scheduling
Experience:
This person must have a strong systems administration and datacenter management background with at least 3 years of management experience. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
. Bachelor's degree is required
. A minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations.
. 3+ years supervisory experience in managing a 24X7X365 environment and staff preferred
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Server Performance Analysis
. Storage area networks (EMC Preferred)
. Outstanding time management skills required
. Must be highly self-motivated and customer service oriented.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
. Blade Server technology (HP preferred)
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. IT Security
. Exchange 2003
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
. CDCP certification is a plus
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Operations Automation Developer in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
This developer is responsible for general operations automation development tasks, which include the creation and maintenance of account specific valuation tools, custom third party interfaces, and integration with a third party compliance monitoring and reporting system. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
.Lead developer responsible for custom automation tasks in operations group.
.Use Microsoft VBA to automate the creation and distribution of various spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations that collect, collate and display information fetched from Acadian databases.
.Create and maintain automated file transfer processes via FTP or email, with or without PGP encryption.
.Use SQL Server jobs, DTS packages and Windows scheduled tasks to automate the generation and routing of daily position, transaction and reconciliation extracts.
.Act as lead developer for integration and maintenance of third party system for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
.Maintain and enhance existing interfaces to third party trade notification services.
.Develop and maintain a process for automating the communication of foreign exchange delivery and settlement instructions.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 7 years software development experience.
.Minimum 3 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft office automation.
.Minimum 2 years experience with Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Must be highly skilled with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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This developer is responsible for general operations automation development tasks, which include the creation and maintenance of account specific valuation tools, custom third party interfaces, and integration with a third party compliance monitoring and reporting system. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
.Lead developer responsible for custom automation tasks in operations group.
.Use Microsoft VBA to automate the creation and distribution of various spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations that collect, collate and display information fetched from Acadian databases.
.Create and maintain automated file transfer processes via FTP or email, with or without PGP encryption.
.Use SQL Server jobs, DTS packages and Windows scheduled tasks to automate the generation and routing of daily position, transaction and reconciliation extracts.
.Act as lead developer for integration and maintenance of third party system for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
.Maintain and enhance existing interfaces to third party trade notification services.
.Develop and maintain a process for automating the communication of foreign exchange delivery and settlement instructions.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 7 years software development experience.
.Minimum 3 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft office automation.
.Minimum 2 years experience with Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Must be highly skilled with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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Performance Developer in Boston, MA
Position overview
This position has development responsibility for maintaining Acadian's performance measurement and attribution systems. The role also provides backup development support for several operations automation tasks, such as automated daily reconciliation and exceptions processing. This role reports to the Performance Development Lead.
Responsibilities
.Take responsibility for the maintenance of performance measurement and attribution systems.
.Assist the Performance Development Lead with gathering and documentation of performance measurement and attribution system technical requirements from operations, client service and portfolio construction groups.
.Provide access to performance information through ASP and ASP.NET Web pages.
.Develop automated extract programs for loading performance data from both proprietary and commercially available accounting systems.
.Maintain, enhance and develop new performance oriented stored procedures within SQL Server environment.
Experience: Qualifications
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems desired.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports desired.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server, Transact-SQL and DTS.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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This position has development responsibility for maintaining Acadian's performance measurement and attribution systems. The role also provides backup development support for several operations automation tasks, such as automated daily reconciliation and exceptions processing. This role reports to the Performance Development Lead.
Responsibilities
.Take responsibility for the maintenance of performance measurement and attribution systems.
.Assist the Performance Development Lead with gathering and documentation of performance measurement and attribution system technical requirements from operations, client service and portfolio construction groups.
.Provide access to performance information through ASP and ASP.NET Web pages.
.Develop automated extract programs for loading performance data from both proprietary and commercially available accounting systems.
.Maintain, enhance and develop new performance oriented stored procedures within SQL Server environment.
Experience: Qualifications
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems desired.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports desired.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server, Transact-SQL and DTS.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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Portfolio Construction and Trading Developer in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio construction and trading applications, including automated portfolio optimization and decision support systems. This role may also include integration responsibilities with new commercially available applications.
Responsibilities:
.Maintain and enhance portfolio optimization software written in C++
.Modify or develop new stored procedures and database schemata associated with these applications.
.Assist with integration efforts as new trading oriented applications are developed or purchased.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems required.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Basic and C++.
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports required.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio construction and trading applications, including automated portfolio optimization and decision support systems. This role may also include integration responsibilities with new commercially available applications.
Responsibilities:
.Maintain and enhance portfolio optimization software written in C++
.Modify or develop new stored procedures and database schemata associated with these applications.
.Assist with integration efforts as new trading oriented applications are developed or purchased.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems required.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Basic and C++.
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports required.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Production Support Administrator in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
The Production Support Administrator is primarily responsible for resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Participate in the Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Perform root cause analysis, resolution and reporting.
.Support the release management process, ensuring that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
This person must have a strong production support background with at least 5 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.5+ years experience in a Production Support/Release Management position preferably in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. Exchange 2003
. Storage area networks
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
No phone calls please.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The Production Support Administrator is primarily responsible for resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Participate in the Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Perform root cause analysis, resolution and reporting.
.Support the release management process, ensuring that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
This person must have a strong production support background with at least 5 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.5+ years experience in a Production Support/Release Management position preferably in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. Exchange 2003
. Storage area networks
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
No phone calls please.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Production Support Analyst in Boston, MA
Position overview
The Production Support Analyst is responsible for supporting Acadian's automated data feeds and the systems that handle those feeds. A major initial responsibility of this position will be the migration of scheduled jobs to an enterprise scheduler. This person will work in coordination with Investment Processes and Databases team to troubleshoot data feed related production issues.
Responsibilities also include resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Root cause problem analysis and repair for all Acadian automated data feeds.
.Implementation of an enterprise scheduling system. Position has primary responsibility for the growth and maintenance of the system going forward.
.Support the release management process with focus on data feeds in conjunction with the Investment Processes and Data group
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Ensure that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications
This person must have a strong production support or technical data analyst background with at least 3 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.3+ years experience in a Production Support/Technical Data Analyst position in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. Microsoft SQL Server
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. IIS
. TCP/IP networks
. Server hardware
A Bachelor's degree is required and A+ certification is a plus.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The Production Support Analyst is responsible for supporting Acadian's automated data feeds and the systems that handle those feeds. A major initial responsibility of this position will be the migration of scheduled jobs to an enterprise scheduler. This person will work in coordination with Investment Processes and Databases team to troubleshoot data feed related production issues.
Responsibilities also include resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Root cause problem analysis and repair for all Acadian automated data feeds.
.Implementation of an enterprise scheduling system. Position has primary responsibility for the growth and maintenance of the system going forward.
.Support the release management process with focus on data feeds in conjunction with the Investment Processes and Data group
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Ensure that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications
This person must have a strong production support or technical data analyst background with at least 3 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.3+ years experience in a Production Support/Technical Data Analyst position in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. Microsoft SQL Server
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. IIS
. TCP/IP networks
. Server hardware
A Bachelor's degree is required and A+ certification is a plus.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Peoplesoft HR ePerformance Consultants in Boston, MA
The PeopleSoft HR ePerformance Senior Consultant opportunity is a vital part of a 2007 expansion. Join a highly collaborative environment with deep resources to help you succeed on projects that tend to be larger, more challenging and valuable to your career success. This is for the discerning professional that wants a satisfying work-life balance. This is place where you can make a difference.
This is a permanent consulting role that allows you to live in any of the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tulsa or Washington DC. You can live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of one of these major airports. Weekday travel can be up to 80%-100%, with an emphasis on achieving a satisfying work-life balance.
Your role as a PeopleSoft HR ePerformance Senior Consultant requires a minimum of 4 yrs of PeopleSoft HR hands-on delivery and configuration experience including recent experience in version 8.8+. You will need full-life cycle project and configuration of the ePerformance module; 2 full lifecycles required. This includes solid understanding of HR processes. You will need the ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across the various HR modules in a hands-on manner.
Here is a summary of what you must have before being considered. Please review carefully and submit your resume only if you meet the following criteria:
- Must have Recent Peoplesoft Functional consultant Experience.
- Working functional knowledge of Peoplesoft HCM applications
- Configuration of core HR
- Must have specifically in the ePerformance Module, including implementation, upgrade, and/or extension of existing PeopleSoft applications
- Hands-on developed project deliverables using formal/structured methodology
- Requirements definition/mapping and apply required configuration changes,
- Test plan, scenario, and script development
- Medium to large client interaction and process consulting experience
- Process definition, analysis, design, and implementation
- Training material development
- Need to have Peoplesoft version 8.8+ or above
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This is a permanent consulting role that allows you to live in any of the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tulsa or Washington DC. You can live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of one of these major airports. Weekday travel can be up to 80%-100%, with an emphasis on achieving a satisfying work-life balance.
Your role as a PeopleSoft HR ePerformance Senior Consultant requires a minimum of 4 yrs of PeopleSoft HR hands-on delivery and configuration experience including recent experience in version 8.8+. You will need full-life cycle project and configuration of the ePerformance module; 2 full lifecycles required. This includes solid understanding of HR processes. You will need the ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across the various HR modules in a hands-on manner.
Here is a summary of what you must have before being considered. Please review carefully and submit your resume only if you meet the following criteria:
- Must have Recent Peoplesoft Functional consultant Experience.
- Working functional knowledge of Peoplesoft HCM applications
- Configuration of core HR
- Must have specifically in the ePerformance Module, including implementation, upgrade, and/or extension of existing PeopleSoft applications
- Hands-on developed project deliverables using formal/structured methodology
- Requirements definition/mapping and apply required configuration changes,
- Test plan, scenario, and script development
- Medium to large client interaction and process consulting experience
- Process definition, analysis, design, and implementation
- Training material development
- Need to have Peoplesoft version 8.8+ or above
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Manager of Network Administration in Boston, MA
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is a premier provider of diversified business process and information technology outsourcing solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. ACS State and Local Solutions is a leader in providing technology-based services to State, County, and Local government clients with a focus on transaction processing, program management, and systems integration services.
Reporting to the ACS Director of Operations supporting our clients, the Manager Technical Services will be:
A seasoned, hands-on Manager of Network Administration with at least 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining complex software solution systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the following technical areas:
Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Desktop environments (95, NT, 98, 2000, Vista), Backup systems (Veritas), knowledge of TCP/IP, telecommunications support (Avaya switch, Interactive Voice Response IVR systems, Automated Call Distributor -ACD systems), Email Systems, Office 2003, 3270 emulation, and desktop imaging.
Hardware:
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch \ Backup Hardware, HP\Compaq Servers, Cisco 6509, 2800, E510 firewall equipment. Desktop Hardware.
You will be responsible for support and the administration of our networks, assist programmers and system managers with deploying, administering, managing, and supporting systems. The manager must have experience in budgets and contract writing in a consultant based environment, as well as having project management skills (Microsoft Project)..
We require a strong technical Manager and PC troubleshooter to manage many aspects of the handheld ticket writer installation and our 100 + node, multi-site Windows NT network. The Technical Managers responsibilities will include the installation, repair, configuration, maintenance, and management of our Windows NT servers, desktop computers, printers and PC applications. This individual will also install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop computers and applications.
ACS. We're leaders. We're thinkers. We're inventors. We're doers.
We are proudly ranked 488 on the Fortune 500 list. ACS offers an excellent comprehensive benefits and compensation package to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and ESPP. ACS SLS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
BSBA degree plus 5 years experience (minimum 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience). Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite and Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Reporting to the ACS Director of Operations supporting our clients, the Manager Technical Services will be:
A seasoned, hands-on Manager of Network Administration with at least 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining complex software solution systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the following technical areas:
Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Desktop environments (95, NT, 98, 2000, Vista), Backup systems (Veritas), knowledge of TCP/IP, telecommunications support (Avaya switch, Interactive Voice Response IVR systems, Automated Call Distributor -ACD systems), Email Systems, Office 2003, 3270 emulation, and desktop imaging.
Hardware:
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch \ Backup Hardware, HP\Compaq Servers, Cisco 6509, 2800, E510 firewall equipment. Desktop Hardware.
You will be responsible for support and the administration of our networks, assist programmers and system managers with deploying, administering, managing, and supporting systems. The manager must have experience in budgets and contract writing in a consultant based environment, as well as having project management skills (Microsoft Project)..
We require a strong technical Manager and PC troubleshooter to manage many aspects of the handheld ticket writer installation and our 100 + node, multi-site Windows NT network. The Technical Managers responsibilities will include the installation, repair, configuration, maintenance, and management of our Windows NT servers, desktop computers, printers and PC applications. This individual will also install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop computers and applications.
ACS. We're leaders. We're thinkers. We're inventors. We're doers.
We are proudly ranked 488 on the Fortune 500 list. ACS offers an excellent comprehensive benefits and compensation package to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and ESPP. ACS SLS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
BSBA degree plus 5 years experience (minimum 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience). Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite and Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Peoplesoft HR ePerformance Consultants in Boston, MA
The PeopleSoft HR ePerformance Senior Consultant opportunity is a vital part of a 2007 expansion. Join a highly collaborative environment with deep resources to help you succeed on projects that tend to be larger, more challenging and valuable to your career success. This is for the discerning professional that wants a satisfying work-life balance. This is place where you can make a difference.
This is a permanent consulting role that allows you to live in any of the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tulsa or Washington DC. You can live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of one of these major airports. Weekday travel can be up to 80%-100%, with an emphasis on achieving a satisfying work-life balance.
Your role as a PeopleSoft HR ePerformance Senior Consultant requires a minimum of 4 yrs of PeopleSoft HR hands-on delivery and configuration experience including recent experience in version 8.8+. You will need full-life cycle project and configuration of the ePerformance module; 2 full lifecycles required. This includes solid understanding of HR processes. You will need the ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across the various HR modules in a hands-on manner.
Here is a summary of what you must have before being considered. Please review carefully and submit your resume only if you meet the following criteria:
- Must have Recent Peoplesoft Functional consultant Experience.
- Working functional knowledge of Peoplesoft HCM applications
- Configuration of core HR
- Must have specifically in the ePerformance Module, including implementation, upgrade, and/or extension of existing PeopleSoft applications
- Hands-on developed project deliverables using formal/structured methodology
- Requirements definition/mapping and apply required configuration changes,
- Test plan, scenario, and script development
- Medium to large client interaction and process consulting experience
- Process definition, analysis, design, and implementation
- Training material development
- Need to have Peoplesoft version 8.8+ or above
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This is a permanent consulting role that allows you to live in any of the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tulsa or Washington DC. You can live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of one of these major airports. Weekday travel can be up to 80%-100%, with an emphasis on achieving a satisfying work-life balance.
Your role as a PeopleSoft HR ePerformance Senior Consultant requires a minimum of 4 yrs of PeopleSoft HR hands-on delivery and configuration experience including recent experience in version 8.8+. You will need full-life cycle project and configuration of the ePerformance module; 2 full lifecycles required. This includes solid understanding of HR processes. You will need the ability to resolve configuration and functional business issues across the various HR modules in a hands-on manner.
Here is a summary of what you must have before being considered. Please review carefully and submit your resume only if you meet the following criteria:
- Must have Recent Peoplesoft Functional consultant Experience.
- Working functional knowledge of Peoplesoft HCM applications
- Configuration of core HR
- Must have specifically in the ePerformance Module, including implementation, upgrade, and/or extension of existing PeopleSoft applications
- Hands-on developed project deliverables using formal/structured methodology
- Requirements definition/mapping and apply required configuration changes,
- Test plan, scenario, and script development
- Medium to large client interaction and process consulting experience
- Process definition, analysis, design, and implementation
- Training material development
- Need to have Peoplesoft version 8.8+ or above
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
System QA Analyst in Boston, MA
Experienced quality assurance analyst to lead a small QA team working on foreign exchange trading projects in a fast paced, global environment. Will work with vendor and internally developed applications and will lead globally distributed teams of QA analysts. Assists management with scheduling to ensure efficient and effective testing and focuses on process improvement. Participates as a senior member of project teams in a general leadership capacity.
Employee Specifications
Representative Duties:
.Manages assigned quality assurance projects including staff management and development of project plans.
.Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with business and technical communities.
.Evaluates tool sets, makes recommendations and justifies decisions.
.Assists QA teams in developing and executing quality assurance test plans, cases, scripts etc.
.Develops testing procedures for multi-user interactive applications.
.Reviews and inspects teamwork products and provides training and coaching.
.Manages application usability and load testing in pre-production and production environments.
.Prepares test scripts and data sets; configures testing tools and develops complete, automated regression suites.
.Prepares reports, presents information to management and responds to highly specialized/technical testing questions.
.Identifies potential testing problems and areas for improvement and develops and implements effective solutions.
Experience: Typical Experience and Qualities:
.B.S., Computer Science or related field
.5+ years of quality assurance experience in a financial software environment, preferably foreign exchange trading, through all stages of product development, including 1-2 years of experience designing automated tests
.Minimum one year additional supervisory or project management experience
.Financial trading domain knowledge essential, FX knowledge preferable
.Prior experience with regression test beds, change requests, issue resolution, etc.
.Prior experience with SQL database software, preferably Oracle, and related tools such as PL SQL Developer or Toad
.Prior shell script coding experience on multiple platforms
.Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Access, as well as Visio and Project
.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and large testing projects
.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
.Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
.Strong cross-platform knowledge, e.g. UNIX, LINUX, Windows XP etc
.Knowledge of systems design, testing and quality assurance methodologies
.Leadership, motivation and influencing skills
.Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment
.Familiarity with client/server or web enabled systems and automated testing tools
.Team player
.Detail and quality orientation
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Employee Specifications
Representative Duties:
.Manages assigned quality assurance projects including staff management and development of project plans.
.Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with business and technical communities.
.Evaluates tool sets, makes recommendations and justifies decisions.
.Assists QA teams in developing and executing quality assurance test plans, cases, scripts etc.
.Develops testing procedures for multi-user interactive applications.
.Reviews and inspects teamwork products and provides training and coaching.
.Manages application usability and load testing in pre-production and production environments.
.Prepares test scripts and data sets; configures testing tools and develops complete, automated regression suites.
.Prepares reports, presents information to management and responds to highly specialized/technical testing questions.
.Identifies potential testing problems and areas for improvement and develops and implements effective solutions.
Experience: Typical Experience and Qualities:
.B.S., Computer Science or related field
.5+ years of quality assurance experience in a financial software environment, preferably foreign exchange trading, through all stages of product development, including 1-2 years of experience designing automated tests
.Minimum one year additional supervisory or project management experience
.Financial trading domain knowledge essential, FX knowledge preferable
.Prior experience with regression test beds, change requests, issue resolution, etc.
.Prior experience with SQL database software, preferably Oracle, and related tools such as PL SQL Developer or Toad
.Prior shell script coding experience on multiple platforms
.Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Access, as well as Visio and Project
.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and large testing projects
.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
.Strong interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills
.Strong cross-platform knowledge, e.g. UNIX, LINUX, Windows XP etc
.Knowledge of systems design, testing and quality assurance methodologies
.Leadership, motivation and influencing skills
.Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment
.Familiarity with client/server or web enabled systems and automated testing tools
.Team player
.Detail and quality orientation
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Software Development QA Engineer in Boston, MA
Digital Prospectors is recruiting for the following position.
If interested, please contact Jennifer M. Gray at .
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Boston, MA
Length: Perm
Salary: Experience is rewarded w/ an aggressive salary
General Description:
Digital Prospectors is working with a well-known company, to help them achieve their staffing goals at their new development center in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most well known companies in the world, and to be a part of cutting edge development, in a culture that promotes hard work, creativity and brilliance.
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to drive improvements in our overall client and server performance and the scalability of our application virtualization solution in state of the art corporate environments. Potential candidates for the position will have strong testing and technical expertise, good problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
· Working with Program Managers and development to design and develop the product and get it ready for millions of users.
· Delivering on test specs, test plans and other documentation.
· Providing actionable bug reports and generally driving quality of product and test code.
· Ability to effectively design, develop and maintain high quality test code and test infrastructure is key, especially as the team migrates to Windows test technologies.
· Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple outstanding tasks.
· Responsibilities also include providing leadership for test through coaching/mentoring as we grow and develop the team.
We need a highly self-motivated individual who can come in and starting enhancing and extending the test infrastructure in a minimal amount of time and successfully integrate it into the existing team's process.
To succeed in this opportunity qualified candidates must have a strong history of technical problem solving, have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into user benefits, knowledge of product development processes, and ability to effectively influence and work with Program Management and Development is required. Candidates also need to show strong technical leadership, excellent project management skills, and good cross-boundary and collaboration skills in working with partners and customers. Qualified test leaders should be able to create and execute upon solid test strategies across many aspects of the product including integration / scenario level testing, and horizontal feature testing including security and performance. Strong knowledge of and experience with test automation techniques and testing tools is required, and knowledge of more advanced testing methodologies such as model based testing is a plus. A solid understanding of Windows architecture, programming, and debugging, overall engineering excellence and strong written and oral skills is critical. Strong coding skills in C/C++, experience developing software on Windows platforms, working knowledge of the .NET platform is required.
Other work and educational requirements:
· 3-5 years testing experience, preferably several complete product cycles.
· BS or Masters in Computer Science or comparable experience in the software industry.
· Experience working with SQL, virtualization technologies, client and server applications, SMS, and Active Directory is strongly desired.
This is a chance to be a part of highly unique opportunity...application virtualization is a disruptive technology that is going to have long lasting impacts on how enterprises and eventually consumers provision and manage software. It has the culture of a small startup with the benefits of a large organization, and the opportunity to work in downtown Boston. How often does an opportunity like that come along?
Jennifer M. Gray
Digital Prospectors Corp
www.dpcit.com
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
If interested, please contact Jennifer M. Gray at .
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Boston, MA
Length: Perm
Salary: Experience is rewarded w/ an aggressive salary
General Description:
Digital Prospectors is working with a well-known company, to help them achieve their staffing goals at their new development center in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most well known companies in the world, and to be a part of cutting edge development, in a culture that promotes hard work, creativity and brilliance.
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to drive improvements in our overall client and server performance and the scalability of our application virtualization solution in state of the art corporate environments. Potential candidates for the position will have strong testing and technical expertise, good problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
· Working with Program Managers and development to design and develop the product and get it ready for millions of users.
· Delivering on test specs, test plans and other documentation.
· Providing actionable bug reports and generally driving quality of product and test code.
· Ability to effectively design, develop and maintain high quality test code and test infrastructure is key, especially as the team migrates to Windows test technologies.
· Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple outstanding tasks.
· Responsibilities also include providing leadership for test through coaching/mentoring as we grow and develop the team.
We need a highly self-motivated individual who can come in and starting enhancing and extending the test infrastructure in a minimal amount of time and successfully integrate it into the existing team's process.
To succeed in this opportunity qualified candidates must have a strong history of technical problem solving, have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into user benefits, knowledge of product development processes, and ability to effectively influence and work with Program Management and Development is required. Candidates also need to show strong technical leadership, excellent project management skills, and good cross-boundary and collaboration skills in working with partners and customers. Qualified test leaders should be able to create and execute upon solid test strategies across many aspects of the product including integration / scenario level testing, and horizontal feature testing including security and performance. Strong knowledge of and experience with test automation techniques and testing tools is required, and knowledge of more advanced testing methodologies such as model based testing is a plus. A solid understanding of Windows architecture, programming, and debugging, overall engineering excellence and strong written and oral skills is critical. Strong coding skills in C/C++, experience developing software on Windows platforms, working knowledge of the .NET platform is required.
Other work and educational requirements:
· 3-5 years testing experience, preferably several complete product cycles.
· BS or Masters in Computer Science or comparable experience in the software industry.
· Experience working with SQL, virtualization technologies, client and server applications, SMS, and Active Directory is strongly desired.
This is a chance to be a part of highly unique opportunity...application virtualization is a disruptive technology that is going to have long lasting impacts on how enterprises and eventually consumers provision and manage software. It has the culture of a small startup with the benefits of a large organization, and the opportunity to work in downtown Boston. How often does an opportunity like that come along?
Jennifer M. Gray
Digital Prospectors Corp
www.dpcit.com
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Help Desk Analyst II in BOSTON, MA
Our client is seeking a Help Desk / Desktop support analyst to provide Level 2 support to end customers at their downtown Boston location. The Help Desk / Desktop support position is a 3 month contract with the possibility of converting to permanent for the right person.
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Qualified candidates for the Help Desk / Desktop support position should have extensive experience in Windows 2000/XP, MS-Office 2000/2003; PC and printer hardware, software, and application programs; Relevant experience with networking technologies, remote access solutions, and Internet technologies and products; the ability to learn new technology; excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving/analytical skills; strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to quickly set and adjust priorities.
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<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Qualified candidates for the Help Desk / Desktop support position should have extensive experience in Windows 2000/XP, MS-Office 2000/2003; PC and printer hardware, software, and application programs; Relevant experience with networking technologies, remote access solutions, and Internet technologies and products; the ability to learn new technology; excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving/analytical skills; strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to quickly set and adjust priorities.
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SAN Engineer in Boston, MA
Position overview
The SAN Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in distributed computing architecture development including design, implementation and deployment. The SAN Engineer will be responsible for deploying and refining technology advances for storage area networks (SAN), enterprise backup and archiving, and restoration to help meet contract requirements and service levels.
Responsibilities
.Ensure system recoverability from any failure as per the service level agreement
.Maintain SAN, storage, and backup hardware and software currency
.Ensure storage infrastructure is scalable.
.Install, configure, and support new SAN, storage, and backup devices and maintain these devices to ensure optimal performance and utilization
.Document technical solutions, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
.Implement new storage technology into existing infrastructure
.Pull together appropriate parties, including vendors to ensure timely resolution of incidents
.Analyze SAN, storage, and backup architecture and/or topology for improvements and implement changes
Experience: Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. This person must have a strong systems administration background with at least 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003, TCP/IP networks and network troubleshooting is an advantage. Understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. Experience with Dell, HP and EMC hardware is a plus. Ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
.Bachelor's degree is required
.A+ certification is a plus
.Experience with Enterprise backup products, Commvault in particular
.EMC Symmetrix, EMC Clarion
.Solaris, NT/2000/2003 in a large complex multi-platform environment.
.VERITAS Netbackup, VERITAS Storage Foundation
.McData SAN Switches, McData SanNavigator and Cisco SAN Switches
.Hands on experience scaling in a fiber channel SAN with multiple servers, switch fabrics and storage frames.
.Ability to do performance monitoring and analysis for storage across multiple operating systems environments (Solaris, Windows).
.Ability to work proficiently in UNIX and Windows operating systems environments.
Must have a solid understanding of the following:
.Operating systems in use (Windows NT/2000/2003, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, HP UX, Linux)
.Unix files system and networking concepts
.VERITAS volume management software
.Storage performance monitoring and tuning concepts
.Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage designs and principles
.Hardware administration and support for McData storage switches
.System back-up and restores principles and products, and principles, practices, and administration of technical issues.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
.VMware
.Exchange 2003
.Storage area networks
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The SAN Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in distributed computing architecture development including design, implementation and deployment. The SAN Engineer will be responsible for deploying and refining technology advances for storage area networks (SAN), enterprise backup and archiving, and restoration to help meet contract requirements and service levels.
Responsibilities
.Ensure system recoverability from any failure as per the service level agreement
.Maintain SAN, storage, and backup hardware and software currency
.Ensure storage infrastructure is scalable.
.Install, configure, and support new SAN, storage, and backup devices and maintain these devices to ensure optimal performance and utilization
.Document technical solutions, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
.Implement new storage technology into existing infrastructure
.Pull together appropriate parties, including vendors to ensure timely resolution of incidents
.Analyze SAN, storage, and backup architecture and/or topology for improvements and implement changes
Experience: Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. This person must have a strong systems administration background with at least 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003, TCP/IP networks and network troubleshooting is an advantage. Understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. Experience with Dell, HP and EMC hardware is a plus. Ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
.Bachelor's degree is required
.A+ certification is a plus
.Experience with Enterprise backup products, Commvault in particular
.EMC Symmetrix, EMC Clarion
.Solaris, NT/2000/2003 in a large complex multi-platform environment.
.VERITAS Netbackup, VERITAS Storage Foundation
.McData SAN Switches, McData SanNavigator and Cisco SAN Switches
.Hands on experience scaling in a fiber channel SAN with multiple servers, switch fabrics and storage frames.
.Ability to do performance monitoring and analysis for storage across multiple operating systems environments (Solaris, Windows).
.Ability to work proficiently in UNIX and Windows operating systems environments.
Must have a solid understanding of the following:
.Operating systems in use (Windows NT/2000/2003, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, HP UX, Linux)
.Unix files system and networking concepts
.VERITAS volume management software
.Storage performance monitoring and tuning concepts
.Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage designs and principles
.Hardware administration and support for McData storage switches
.System back-up and restores principles and products, and principles, practices, and administration of technical issues.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
.VMware
.Exchange 2003
.Storage area networks
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Director of Development in Boston, MA
Position overview
The Development Manager will be responsible for leading a skilled team of software developers in support of Acadian's research, portfolio construction, operations, client service, reporting, and performance teams. This person will work directly with CTO to help shape the technology strategy and direction for the development and support of a variety of applications. This person will be expected to effectively manage people, including building and developing skilled teams, directing and motivating the teams at an appropriate level of detail, and ensuring a service oriented approach. In addition, this person will understand and help shape the future direction of Acadian's business and collaborate with the business leaders to ensure their needs are met.
Responsibilities
This role will:
.Establish and enforce development standards
.Facilitate and lead the selection of common technology platforms.
.Facilitate periodic code reviews.
.Work with Program Manager to effectively allocate development resources to projects
.Provide technology leadership to Acadian by developing long-term goals and strategies.
.Manage application development teams, including resource planning, staffing and recruiting activities; manage the performance and development of associates, including meeting with staff and supervisors regularly to understand needs and opportunities for growth and development.
.Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies.
.Establish and ensure consistent, quality architectural standards and practices.
.Participate in development of long-term goals and strategies.
.Identifying business and technology solutions to meet Acadian's needs.
.Work with Acadian's remote operations in Asia.
.Participate or lead initiatives such as process refinement and improvement in project management or systems development.
Experience:
Qualifications
The Development Manager must have minimum of 10 years experience in managing IT, primarily in planning, development and support. Experience in related technology areas such as architecture or infrastructure are an advantage. In addition, the position requires:
.Management experience in a large, complex IT environments.
.Experience with multi-platform technical environment and long term technology projects.
.Experience in the asset management industry is a very significant plus.
.Strong management skills with experience managing at least 25 direct and indirect employees.
.Ability to collaborate with peers and business leaders.
.Solid technology skills in a broad range of applications development tools and technologies.
.Strong project and process management skills, including vendor management and software package implementation.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The Development Manager will be responsible for leading a skilled team of software developers in support of Acadian's research, portfolio construction, operations, client service, reporting, and performance teams. This person will work directly with CTO to help shape the technology strategy and direction for the development and support of a variety of applications. This person will be expected to effectively manage people, including building and developing skilled teams, directing and motivating the teams at an appropriate level of detail, and ensuring a service oriented approach. In addition, this person will understand and help shape the future direction of Acadian's business and collaborate with the business leaders to ensure their needs are met.
Responsibilities
This role will:
.Establish and enforce development standards
.Facilitate and lead the selection of common technology platforms.
.Facilitate periodic code reviews.
.Work with Program Manager to effectively allocate development resources to projects
.Provide technology leadership to Acadian by developing long-term goals and strategies.
.Manage application development teams, including resource planning, staffing and recruiting activities; manage the performance and development of associates, including meeting with staff and supervisors regularly to understand needs and opportunities for growth and development.
.Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies.
.Establish and ensure consistent, quality architectural standards and practices.
.Participate in development of long-term goals and strategies.
.Identifying business and technology solutions to meet Acadian's needs.
.Work with Acadian's remote operations in Asia.
.Participate or lead initiatives such as process refinement and improvement in project management or systems development.
Experience:
Qualifications
The Development Manager must have minimum of 10 years experience in managing IT, primarily in planning, development and support. Experience in related technology areas such as architecture or infrastructure are an advantage. In addition, the position requires:
.Management experience in a large, complex IT environments.
.Experience with multi-platform technical environment and long term technology projects.
.Experience in the asset management industry is a very significant plus.
.Strong management skills with experience managing at least 25 direct and indirect employees.
.Ability to collaborate with peers and business leaders.
.Solid technology skills in a broad range of applications development tools and technologies.
.Strong project and process management skills, including vendor management and software package implementation.
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IT Infrastructure Manager in Boston, MA
Position Overview
The IT Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for delivering and managing scaleable IT infrastructure services. This includes assuring appropriate scalability in power, cooling, space, network and storage capabilities. In addition the Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure Services team, as well as defining best practices and service level agreements for Acadian's datacenter operations.
Responsibilities
.Manage and staff Infrastructure Services Team
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of datacenter electrical and mechanical facilities to support IT infrastructure scalability
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of critical IT storage and network services
.Manage and support IT service delivery to the Acadian business units 24X7.
.Propose and drive implementation of Infrastructure Service delivery procedures based on best practices.
.Work with business and IT team members to set Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Infrastructure Services
.Responsible for proactively monitoring and reporting on Infrastructure Services including gathering and reporting systems availability, performance and volume metrics, both in business and IT terms.
.Coordinate change management and maintenance scheduling
Experience:
This person must have a strong systems administration and datacenter management background with at least 3 years of management experience. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
. Bachelor's degree is required
. A minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations.
. 3+ years supervisory experience in managing a 24X7X365 environment and staff preferred
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Server Performance Analysis
. Storage area networks (EMC Preferred)
. Outstanding time management skills required
. Must be highly self-motivated and customer service oriented.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
. Blade Server technology (HP preferred)
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. IT Security
. Exchange 2003
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
. CDCP certification is a plus
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The IT Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for delivering and managing scaleable IT infrastructure services. This includes assuring appropriate scalability in power, cooling, space, network and storage capabilities. In addition the Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure Services team, as well as defining best practices and service level agreements for Acadian's datacenter operations.
Responsibilities
.Manage and staff Infrastructure Services Team
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of datacenter electrical and mechanical facilities to support IT infrastructure scalability
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of critical IT storage and network services
.Manage and support IT service delivery to the Acadian business units 24X7.
.Propose and drive implementation of Infrastructure Service delivery procedures based on best practices.
.Work with business and IT team members to set Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Infrastructure Services
.Responsible for proactively monitoring and reporting on Infrastructure Services including gathering and reporting systems availability, performance and volume metrics, both in business and IT terms.
.Coordinate change management and maintenance scheduling
Experience:
This person must have a strong systems administration and datacenter management background with at least 3 years of management experience. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
. Bachelor's degree is required
. A minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations.
. 3+ years supervisory experience in managing a 24X7X365 environment and staff preferred
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Server Performance Analysis
. Storage area networks (EMC Preferred)
. Outstanding time management skills required
. Must be highly self-motivated and customer service oriented.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
. Blade Server technology (HP preferred)
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. IT Security
. Exchange 2003
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
. CDCP certification is a plus
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Operations Automation Developer in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
This developer is responsible for general operations automation development tasks, which include the creation and maintenance of account specific valuation tools, custom third party interfaces, and integration with a third party compliance monitoring and reporting system. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
.Lead developer responsible for custom automation tasks in operations group.
.Use Microsoft VBA to automate the creation and distribution of various spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations that collect, collate and display information fetched from Acadian databases.
.Create and maintain automated file transfer processes via FTP or email, with or without PGP encryption.
.Use SQL Server jobs, DTS packages and Windows scheduled tasks to automate the generation and routing of daily position, transaction and reconciliation extracts.
.Act as lead developer for integration and maintenance of third party system for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
.Maintain and enhance existing interfaces to third party trade notification services.
.Develop and maintain a process for automating the communication of foreign exchange delivery and settlement instructions.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 7 years software development experience.
.Minimum 3 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft office automation.
.Minimum 2 years experience with Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Must be highly skilled with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This developer is responsible for general operations automation development tasks, which include the creation and maintenance of account specific valuation tools, custom third party interfaces, and integration with a third party compliance monitoring and reporting system. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
.Lead developer responsible for custom automation tasks in operations group.
.Use Microsoft VBA to automate the creation and distribution of various spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations that collect, collate and display information fetched from Acadian databases.
.Create and maintain automated file transfer processes via FTP or email, with or without PGP encryption.
.Use SQL Server jobs, DTS packages and Windows scheduled tasks to automate the generation and routing of daily position, transaction and reconciliation extracts.
.Act as lead developer for integration and maintenance of third party system for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
.Maintain and enhance existing interfaces to third party trade notification services.
.Develop and maintain a process for automating the communication of foreign exchange delivery and settlement instructions.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 7 years software development experience.
.Minimum 3 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft office automation.
.Minimum 2 years experience with Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Must be highly skilled with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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Performance Developer in Boston, MA
Position overview
This position has development responsibility for maintaining Acadian's performance measurement and attribution systems. The role also provides backup development support for several operations automation tasks, such as automated daily reconciliation and exceptions processing. This role reports to the Performance Development Lead.
Responsibilities
.Take responsibility for the maintenance of performance measurement and attribution systems.
.Assist the Performance Development Lead with gathering and documentation of performance measurement and attribution system technical requirements from operations, client service and portfolio construction groups.
.Provide access to performance information through ASP and ASP.NET Web pages.
.Develop automated extract programs for loading performance data from both proprietary and commercially available accounting systems.
.Maintain, enhance and develop new performance oriented stored procedures within SQL Server environment.
Experience: Qualifications
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems desired.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports desired.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server, Transact-SQL and DTS.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This position has development responsibility for maintaining Acadian's performance measurement and attribution systems. The role also provides backup development support for several operations automation tasks, such as automated daily reconciliation and exceptions processing. This role reports to the Performance Development Lead.
Responsibilities
.Take responsibility for the maintenance of performance measurement and attribution systems.
.Assist the Performance Development Lead with gathering and documentation of performance measurement and attribution system technical requirements from operations, client service and portfolio construction groups.
.Provide access to performance information through ASP and ASP.NET Web pages.
.Develop automated extract programs for loading performance data from both proprietary and commercially available accounting systems.
.Maintain, enhance and develop new performance oriented stored procedures within SQL Server environment.
Experience: Qualifications
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems desired.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports desired.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server, Transact-SQL and DTS.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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Portfolio Construction and Trading Developer in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio construction and trading applications, including automated portfolio optimization and decision support systems. This role may also include integration responsibilities with new commercially available applications.
Responsibilities:
.Maintain and enhance portfolio optimization software written in C++
.Modify or develop new stored procedures and database schemata associated with these applications.
.Assist with integration efforts as new trading oriented applications are developed or purchased.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems required.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Basic and C++.
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports required.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio construction and trading applications, including automated portfolio optimization and decision support systems. This role may also include integration responsibilities with new commercially available applications.
Responsibilities:
.Maintain and enhance portfolio optimization software written in C++
.Modify or develop new stored procedures and database schemata associated with these applications.
.Assist with integration efforts as new trading oriented applications are developed or purchased.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems required.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Basic and C++.
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports required.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Production Support Administrator in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
The Production Support Administrator is primarily responsible for resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Participate in the Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Perform root cause analysis, resolution and reporting.
.Support the release management process, ensuring that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
This person must have a strong production support background with at least 5 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.5+ years experience in a Production Support/Release Management position preferably in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. Exchange 2003
. Storage area networks
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
No phone calls please.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The Production Support Administrator is primarily responsible for resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Participate in the Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Perform root cause analysis, resolution and reporting.
.Support the release management process, ensuring that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
This person must have a strong production support background with at least 5 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.5+ years experience in a Production Support/Release Management position preferably in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. Exchange 2003
. Storage area networks
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
No phone calls please.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Production Support Analyst in Boston, MA
Position overview
The Production Support Analyst is responsible for supporting Acadian's automated data feeds and the systems that handle those feeds. A major initial responsibility of this position will be the migration of scheduled jobs to an enterprise scheduler. This person will work in coordination with Investment Processes and Databases team to troubleshoot data feed related production issues.
Responsibilities also include resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Root cause problem analysis and repair for all Acadian automated data feeds.
.Implementation of an enterprise scheduling system. Position has primary responsibility for the growth and maintenance of the system going forward.
.Support the release management process with focus on data feeds in conjunction with the Investment Processes and Data group
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Ensure that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications
This person must have a strong production support or technical data analyst background with at least 3 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.3+ years experience in a Production Support/Technical Data Analyst position in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. Microsoft SQL Server
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. IIS
. TCP/IP networks
. Server hardware
A Bachelor's degree is required and A+ certification is a plus.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The Production Support Analyst is responsible for supporting Acadian's automated data feeds and the systems that handle those feeds. A major initial responsibility of this position will be the migration of scheduled jobs to an enterprise scheduler. This person will work in coordination with Investment Processes and Databases team to troubleshoot data feed related production issues.
Responsibilities also include resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Root cause problem analysis and repair for all Acadian automated data feeds.
.Implementation of an enterprise scheduling system. Position has primary responsibility for the growth and maintenance of the system going forward.
.Support the release management process with focus on data feeds in conjunction with the Investment Processes and Data group
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Ensure that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications
This person must have a strong production support or technical data analyst background with at least 3 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.3+ years experience in a Production Support/Technical Data Analyst position in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. Microsoft SQL Server
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. IIS
. TCP/IP networks
. Server hardware
A Bachelor's degree is required and A+ certification is a plus.
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Manager of Network Administration in Boston, MA
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is a premier provider of diversified business process and information technology outsourcing solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. ACS State and Local Solutions is a leader in providing technology-based services to State, County, and Local government clients with a focus on transaction processing, program management, and systems integration services.
Reporting to the ACS Director of Operations supporting our clients, the Manager Technical Services will be:
A seasoned, hands-on Manager of Network Administration with at least 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining complex software solution systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the following technical areas:
Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Desktop environments (95, NT, 98, 2000, Vista), Backup systems (Veritas), knowledge of TCP/IP, telecommunications support (Avaya switch, Interactive Voice Response IVR systems, Automated Call Distributor -ACD systems), Email Systems, Office 2003, 3270 emulation, and desktop imaging.
Hardware:
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch \ Backup Hardware, HP\Compaq Servers, Cisco 6509, 2800, E510 firewall equipment. Desktop Hardware.
You will be responsible for support and the administration of our networks, assist programmers and system managers with deploying, administering, managing, and supporting systems. The manager must have experience in budgets and contract writing in a consultant based environment, as well as having project management skills (Microsoft Project)..
We require a strong technical Manager and PC troubleshooter to manage many aspects of the handheld ticket writer installation and our 100 + node, multi-site Windows NT network. The Technical Managers responsibilities will include the installation, repair, configuration, maintenance, and management of our Windows NT servers, desktop computers, printers and PC applications. This individual will also install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop computers and applications.
ACS. We're leaders. We're thinkers. We're inventors. We're doers.
We are proudly ranked 488 on the Fortune 500 list. ACS offers an excellent comprehensive benefits and compensation package to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and ESPP. ACS SLS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
BSBA degree plus 5 years experience (minimum 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience). Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite and Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.
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Reporting to the ACS Director of Operations supporting our clients, the Manager Technical Services will be:
A seasoned, hands-on Manager of Network Administration with at least 5 years of experience implementing and maintaining complex software solution systems. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in the following technical areas:
Software:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Desktop environments (95, NT, 98, 2000, Vista), Backup systems (Veritas), knowledge of TCP/IP, telecommunications support (Avaya switch, Interactive Voice Response IVR systems, Automated Call Distributor -ACD systems), Email Systems, Office 2003, 3270 emulation, and desktop imaging.
Hardware:
HP StorageWorks 2/8q FC Switch \ Backup Hardware, HP\Compaq Servers, Cisco 6509, 2800, E510 firewall equipment. Desktop Hardware.
You will be responsible for support and the administration of our networks, assist programmers and system managers with deploying, administering, managing, and supporting systems. The manager must have experience in budgets and contract writing in a consultant based environment, as well as having project management skills (Microsoft Project)..
We require a strong technical Manager and PC troubleshooter to manage many aspects of the handheld ticket writer installation and our 100 + node, multi-site Windows NT network. The Technical Managers responsibilities will include the installation, repair, configuration, maintenance, and management of our Windows NT servers, desktop computers, printers and PC applications. This individual will also install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop computers and applications.
ACS. We're leaders. We're thinkers. We're inventors. We're doers.
We are proudly ranked 488 on the Fortune 500 list. ACS offers an excellent comprehensive benefits and compensation package to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and ESPP. ACS SLS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
BSBA degree plus 5 years experience (minimum 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience). Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite and Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.
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Help Desk Analyst II in BOSTON, MA
Our client is seeking a Help Desk / Desktop support analyst to provide Level 2 support to end customers at their downtown Boston location. The Help Desk / Desktop support position is a 3 month contract with the possibility of converting to permanent for the right person.
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Qualified candidates for the Help Desk / Desktop support position should have extensive experience in Windows 2000/XP, MS-Office 2000/2003; PC and printer hardware, software, and application programs; Relevant experience with networking technologies, remote access solutions, and Internet technologies and products; the ability to learn new technology; excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving/analytical skills; strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to quickly set and adjust priorities.
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<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Qualified candidates for the Help Desk / Desktop support position should have extensive experience in Windows 2000/XP, MS-Office 2000/2003; PC and printer hardware, software, and application programs; Relevant experience with networking technologies, remote access solutions, and Internet technologies and products; the ability to learn new technology; excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem solving/analytical skills; strong organizational skills evidenced by the ability to quickly set and adjust priorities.
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Wireless Support Specialist (11754) in Boston, MA
Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. It is currently looking for a Systems Integration Specialist supporting Wireless Messaging Technologies to join our team in Boston, MA.
Job Responsibilities:
IS Wireless Messaging Engineer will be responsible for security, day to day administration, trouble-shooting, design, monitoring and maintenance of GOODLINK, BLACKBERRY, and ActiveSync infrastructures.
Provide enterprise-wide technical support for handheld mobile devices and related servers, consisting of the following:
Maintain centralized inventory control
Provide vendor point of contact for ordering new handheld devices and account creation
Provide first line call support for handheld devices
Perform wireless synchronization handheld devices server monitoring and trouble shooting reported problems with the devices
Provide handheld server maintenance, including installing software patches and updates
Validate monthly handheld and wireless billing, and coordinate corrections with vendors
Test and document new software for wireless synchronization of E-Mail and Calendar functionality
Support and assist users in use of Data Mobility devices
Will be responsible for the DR (backup and restore) of all systems in this environment and will have to work closely with multiple groups to coordinate the communication of technologies in multiple network environments.
Required Skills:
A strong working knowledge of multiple wireless devices across all vendors.
A minimum of 2+ years experience supporting handheld mobile devices in an executive environment
1 - 2 years experience supporting handheld mobile devices in an executive environment2
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and training skills
Experience with Exchange 2003, BLACKBERRY, Goodlink, and MS Activesync Server (preferred) and Client Configurations
Good communication with backend mail server administrators is an absolute must
Ability to Document and Train end users on technologies supported for all levels problem resolutions
Desired Skills:
A solid understanding of Exchange 2000, 2003 as well as Blackberry, MS Pocket PC and Palm platforms is preferred
Minimum Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:
MCP certification with an MCSE preferred
More about Perot Systems
At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.
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Job Responsibilities:
IS Wireless Messaging Engineer will be responsible for security, day to day administration, trouble-shooting, design, monitoring and maintenance of GOODLINK, BLACKBERRY, and ActiveSync infrastructures.
Provide enterprise-wide technical support for handheld mobile devices and related servers, consisting of the following:
Will be responsible for the DR (backup and restore) of all systems in this environment and will have to work closely with multiple groups to coordinate the communication of technologies in multiple network environments.
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Minimum Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:
More about Perot Systems
At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.
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Operations Automation Developer in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
This developer is responsible for general operations automation development tasks, which include the creation and maintenance of account specific valuation tools, custom third party interfaces, and integration with a third party compliance monitoring and reporting system. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
.Lead developer responsible for custom automation tasks in operations group.
.Use Microsoft VBA to automate the creation and distribution of various spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations that collect, collate and display information fetched from Acadian databases.
.Create and maintain automated file transfer processes via FTP or email, with or without PGP encryption.
.Use SQL Server jobs, DTS packages and Windows scheduled tasks to automate the generation and routing of daily position, transaction and reconciliation extracts.
.Act as lead developer for integration and maintenance of third party system for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
.Maintain and enhance existing interfaces to third party trade notification services.
.Develop and maintain a process for automating the communication of foreign exchange delivery and settlement instructions.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 7 years software development experience.
.Minimum 3 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft office automation.
.Minimum 2 years experience with Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Must be highly skilled with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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This developer is responsible for general operations automation development tasks, which include the creation and maintenance of account specific valuation tools, custom third party interfaces, and integration with a third party compliance monitoring and reporting system. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities:
.Lead developer responsible for custom automation tasks in operations group.
.Use Microsoft VBA to automate the creation and distribution of various spreadsheets, documents and PowerPoint presentations that collect, collate and display information fetched from Acadian databases.
.Create and maintain automated file transfer processes via FTP or email, with or without PGP encryption.
.Use SQL Server jobs, DTS packages and Windows scheduled tasks to automate the generation and routing of daily position, transaction and reconciliation extracts.
.Act as lead developer for integration and maintenance of third party system for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
.Maintain and enhance existing interfaces to third party trade notification services.
.Develop and maintain a process for automating the communication of foreign exchange delivery and settlement instructions.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 7 years software development experience.
.Minimum 3 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Minimum 3 years experience with Microsoft office automation.
.Minimum 2 years experience with Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Must be highly skilled with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
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SAN Engineer in Boston, MA
Position overview
The SAN Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in distributed computing architecture development including design, implementation and deployment. The SAN Engineer will be responsible for deploying and refining technology advances for storage area networks (SAN), enterprise backup and archiving, and restoration to help meet contract requirements and service levels.
Responsibilities
.Ensure system recoverability from any failure as per the service level agreement
.Maintain SAN, storage, and backup hardware and software currency
.Ensure storage infrastructure is scalable.
.Install, configure, and support new SAN, storage, and backup devices and maintain these devices to ensure optimal performance and utilization
.Document technical solutions, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
.Implement new storage technology into existing infrastructure
.Pull together appropriate parties, including vendors to ensure timely resolution of incidents
.Analyze SAN, storage, and backup architecture and/or topology for improvements and implement changes
Experience: Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. This person must have a strong systems administration background with at least 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003, TCP/IP networks and network troubleshooting is an advantage. Understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. Experience with Dell, HP and EMC hardware is a plus. Ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
.Bachelor's degree is required
.A+ certification is a plus
.Experience with Enterprise backup products, Commvault in particular
.EMC Symmetrix, EMC Clarion
.Solaris, NT/2000/2003 in a large complex multi-platform environment.
.VERITAS Netbackup, VERITAS Storage Foundation
.McData SAN Switches, McData SanNavigator and Cisco SAN Switches
.Hands on experience scaling in a fiber channel SAN with multiple servers, switch fabrics and storage frames.
.Ability to do performance monitoring and analysis for storage across multiple operating systems environments (Solaris, Windows).
.Ability to work proficiently in UNIX and Windows operating systems environments.
Must have a solid understanding of the following:
.Operating systems in use (Windows NT/2000/2003, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, HP UX, Linux)
.Unix files system and networking concepts
.VERITAS volume management software
.Storage performance monitoring and tuning concepts
.Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage designs and principles
.Hardware administration and support for McData storage switches
.System back-up and restores principles and products, and principles, practices, and administration of technical issues.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
.VMware
.Exchange 2003
.Storage area networks
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The SAN Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support in distributed computing architecture development including design, implementation and deployment. The SAN Engineer will be responsible for deploying and refining technology advances for storage area networks (SAN), enterprise backup and archiving, and restoration to help meet contract requirements and service levels.
Responsibilities
.Ensure system recoverability from any failure as per the service level agreement
.Maintain SAN, storage, and backup hardware and software currency
.Ensure storage infrastructure is scalable.
.Install, configure, and support new SAN, storage, and backup devices and maintain these devices to ensure optimal performance and utilization
.Document technical solutions, methodologies, and standard operating procedures
.Implement new storage technology into existing infrastructure
.Pull together appropriate parties, including vendors to ensure timely resolution of incidents
.Analyze SAN, storage, and backup architecture and/or topology for improvements and implement changes
Experience: Qualifications
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. This person must have a strong systems administration background with at least 5 years of experience.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows 2003, TCP/IP networks and network troubleshooting is an advantage. Understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. Experience with Dell, HP and EMC hardware is a plus. Ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
.Bachelor's degree is required
.A+ certification is a plus
.Experience with Enterprise backup products, Commvault in particular
.EMC Symmetrix, EMC Clarion
.Solaris, NT/2000/2003 in a large complex multi-platform environment.
.VERITAS Netbackup, VERITAS Storage Foundation
.McData SAN Switches, McData SanNavigator and Cisco SAN Switches
.Hands on experience scaling in a fiber channel SAN with multiple servers, switch fabrics and storage frames.
.Ability to do performance monitoring and analysis for storage across multiple operating systems environments (Solaris, Windows).
.Ability to work proficiently in UNIX and Windows operating systems environments.
Must have a solid understanding of the following:
.Operating systems in use (Windows NT/2000/2003, IBM AIX, SUN Solaris, HP UX, Linux)
.Unix files system and networking concepts
.VERITAS volume management software
.Storage performance monitoring and tuning concepts
.Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage designs and principles
.Hardware administration and support for McData storage switches
.System back-up and restores principles and products, and principles, practices, and administration of technical issues.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
.VMware
.Exchange 2003
.Storage area networks
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Software Development QA Engineer in Boston, MA
Digital Prospectors is recruiting for the following position.
If interested, please contact Jennifer M. Gray at .
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Boston, MA
Length: Perm
Salary: Experience is rewarded w/ an aggressive salary
General Description:
Digital Prospectors is working with a well-known company, to help them achieve their staffing goals at their new development center in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most well known companies in the world, and to be a part of cutting edge development, in a culture that promotes hard work, creativity and brilliance.
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to drive improvements in our overall client and server performance and the scalability of our application virtualization solution in state of the art corporate environments. Potential candidates for the position will have strong testing and technical expertise, good problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
· Working with Program Managers and development to design and develop the product and get it ready for millions of users.
· Delivering on test specs, test plans and other documentation.
· Providing actionable bug reports and generally driving quality of product and test code.
· Ability to effectively design, develop and maintain high quality test code and test infrastructure is key, especially as the team migrates to Windows test technologies.
· Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple outstanding tasks.
· Responsibilities also include providing leadership for test through coaching/mentoring as we grow and develop the team.
We need a highly self-motivated individual who can come in and starting enhancing and extending the test infrastructure in a minimal amount of time and successfully integrate it into the existing team's process.
To succeed in this opportunity qualified candidates must have a strong history of technical problem solving, have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into user benefits, knowledge of product development processes, and ability to effectively influence and work with Program Management and Development is required. Candidates also need to show strong technical leadership, excellent project management skills, and good cross-boundary and collaboration skills in working with partners and customers. Qualified test leaders should be able to create and execute upon solid test strategies across many aspects of the product including integration / scenario level testing, and horizontal feature testing including security and performance. Strong knowledge of and experience with test automation techniques and testing tools is required, and knowledge of more advanced testing methodologies such as model based testing is a plus. A solid understanding of Windows architecture, programming, and debugging, overall engineering excellence and strong written and oral skills is critical. Strong coding skills in C/C++, experience developing software on Windows platforms, working knowledge of the .NET platform is required.
Other work and educational requirements:
· 3-5 years testing experience, preferably several complete product cycles.
· BS or Masters in Computer Science or comparable experience in the software industry.
· Experience working with SQL, virtualization technologies, client and server applications, SMS, and Active Directory is strongly desired.
This is a chance to be a part of highly unique opportunity...application virtualization is a disruptive technology that is going to have long lasting impacts on how enterprises and eventually consumers provision and manage software. It has the culture of a small startup with the benefits of a large organization, and the opportunity to work in downtown Boston. How often does an opportunity like that come along?
Jennifer M. Gray
Digital Prospectors Corp
www.dpcit.com
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If interested, please contact Jennifer M. Gray at .
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Boston, MA
Length: Perm
Salary: Experience is rewarded w/ an aggressive salary
General Description:
Digital Prospectors is working with a well-known company, to help them achieve their staffing goals at their new development center in Boston, MA. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most well known companies in the world, and to be a part of cutting edge development, in a culture that promotes hard work, creativity and brilliance.
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to drive improvements in our overall client and server performance and the scalability of our application virtualization solution in state of the art corporate environments. Potential candidates for the position will have strong testing and technical expertise, good problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
Responsibilities include:
· Working with Program Managers and development to design and develop the product and get it ready for millions of users.
· Delivering on test specs, test plans and other documentation.
· Providing actionable bug reports and generally driving quality of product and test code.
· Ability to effectively design, develop and maintain high quality test code and test infrastructure is key, especially as the team migrates to Windows test technologies.
· Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple outstanding tasks.
· Responsibilities also include providing leadership for test through coaching/mentoring as we grow and develop the team.
We need a highly self-motivated individual who can come in and starting enhancing and extending the test infrastructure in a minimal amount of time and successfully integrate it into the existing team's process.
To succeed in this opportunity qualified candidates must have a strong history of technical problem solving, have demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into user benefits, knowledge of product development processes, and ability to effectively influence and work with Program Management and Development is required. Candidates also need to show strong technical leadership, excellent project management skills, and good cross-boundary and collaboration skills in working with partners and customers. Qualified test leaders should be able to create and execute upon solid test strategies across many aspects of the product including integration / scenario level testing, and horizontal feature testing including security and performance. Strong knowledge of and experience with test automation techniques and testing tools is required, and knowledge of more advanced testing methodologies such as model based testing is a plus. A solid understanding of Windows architecture, programming, and debugging, overall engineering excellence and strong written and oral skills is critical. Strong coding skills in C/C++, experience developing software on Windows platforms, working knowledge of the .NET platform is required.
Other work and educational requirements:
· 3-5 years testing experience, preferably several complete product cycles.
· BS or Masters in Computer Science or comparable experience in the software industry.
· Experience working with SQL, virtualization technologies, client and server applications, SMS, and Active Directory is strongly desired.
This is a chance to be a part of highly unique opportunity...application virtualization is a disruptive technology that is going to have long lasting impacts on how enterprises and eventually consumers provision and manage software. It has the culture of a small startup with the benefits of a large organization, and the opportunity to work in downtown Boston. How often does an opportunity like that come along?
Jennifer M. Gray
Digital Prospectors Corp
www.dpcit.com
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Director of Development in Boston, MA
Position overview
The Development Manager will be responsible for leading a skilled team of software developers in support of Acadian's research, portfolio construction, operations, client service, reporting, and performance teams. This person will work directly with CTO to help shape the technology strategy and direction for the development and support of a variety of applications. This person will be expected to effectively manage people, including building and developing skilled teams, directing and motivating the teams at an appropriate level of detail, and ensuring a service oriented approach. In addition, this person will understand and help shape the future direction of Acadian's business and collaborate with the business leaders to ensure their needs are met.
Responsibilities
This role will:
.Establish and enforce development standards
.Facilitate and lead the selection of common technology platforms.
.Facilitate periodic code reviews.
.Work with Program Manager to effectively allocate development resources to projects
.Provide technology leadership to Acadian by developing long-term goals and strategies.
.Manage application development teams, including resource planning, staffing and recruiting activities; manage the performance and development of associates, including meeting with staff and supervisors regularly to understand needs and opportunities for growth and development.
.Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies.
.Establish and ensure consistent, quality architectural standards and practices.
.Participate in development of long-term goals and strategies.
.Identifying business and technology solutions to meet Acadian's needs.
.Work with Acadian's remote operations in Asia.
.Participate or lead initiatives such as process refinement and improvement in project management or systems development.
Experience:
Qualifications
The Development Manager must have minimum of 10 years experience in managing IT, primarily in planning, development and support. Experience in related technology areas such as architecture or infrastructure are an advantage. In addition, the position requires:
.Management experience in a large, complex IT environments.
.Experience with multi-platform technical environment and long term technology projects.
.Experience in the asset management industry is a very significant plus.
.Strong management skills with experience managing at least 25 direct and indirect employees.
.Ability to collaborate with peers and business leaders.
.Solid technology skills in a broad range of applications development tools and technologies.
.Strong project and process management skills, including vendor management and software package implementation.
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The Development Manager will be responsible for leading a skilled team of software developers in support of Acadian's research, portfolio construction, operations, client service, reporting, and performance teams. This person will work directly with CTO to help shape the technology strategy and direction for the development and support of a variety of applications. This person will be expected to effectively manage people, including building and developing skilled teams, directing and motivating the teams at an appropriate level of detail, and ensuring a service oriented approach. In addition, this person will understand and help shape the future direction of Acadian's business and collaborate with the business leaders to ensure their needs are met.
Responsibilities
This role will:
.Establish and enforce development standards
.Facilitate and lead the selection of common technology platforms.
.Facilitate periodic code reviews.
.Work with Program Manager to effectively allocate development resources to projects
.Provide technology leadership to Acadian by developing long-term goals and strategies.
.Manage application development teams, including resource planning, staffing and recruiting activities; manage the performance and development of associates, including meeting with staff and supervisors regularly to understand needs and opportunities for growth and development.
.Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies.
.Establish and ensure consistent, quality architectural standards and practices.
.Participate in development of long-term goals and strategies.
.Identifying business and technology solutions to meet Acadian's needs.
.Work with Acadian's remote operations in Asia.
.Participate or lead initiatives such as process refinement and improvement in project management or systems development.
Experience:
Qualifications
The Development Manager must have minimum of 10 years experience in managing IT, primarily in planning, development and support. Experience in related technology areas such as architecture or infrastructure are an advantage. In addition, the position requires:
.Management experience in a large, complex IT environments.
.Experience with multi-platform technical environment and long term technology projects.
.Experience in the asset management industry is a very significant plus.
.Strong management skills with experience managing at least 25 direct and indirect employees.
.Ability to collaborate with peers and business leaders.
.Solid technology skills in a broad range of applications development tools and technologies.
.Strong project and process management skills, including vendor management and software package implementation.
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IT Infrastructure Manager in Boston, MA
Position Overview
The IT Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for delivering and managing scaleable IT infrastructure services. This includes assuring appropriate scalability in power, cooling, space, network and storage capabilities. In addition the Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure Services team, as well as defining best practices and service level agreements for Acadian's datacenter operations.
Responsibilities
.Manage and staff Infrastructure Services Team
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of datacenter electrical and mechanical facilities to support IT infrastructure scalability
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of critical IT storage and network services
.Manage and support IT service delivery to the Acadian business units 24X7.
.Propose and drive implementation of Infrastructure Service delivery procedures based on best practices.
.Work with business and IT team members to set Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Infrastructure Services
.Responsible for proactively monitoring and reporting on Infrastructure Services including gathering and reporting systems availability, performance and volume metrics, both in business and IT terms.
.Coordinate change management and maintenance scheduling
Experience:
This person must have a strong systems administration and datacenter management background with at least 3 years of management experience. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
. Bachelor's degree is required
. A minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations.
. 3+ years supervisory experience in managing a 24X7X365 environment and staff preferred
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Server Performance Analysis
. Storage area networks (EMC Preferred)
. Outstanding time management skills required
. Must be highly self-motivated and customer service oriented.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
. Blade Server technology (HP preferred)
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. IT Security
. Exchange 2003
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
. CDCP certification is a plus
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The IT Infrastructure Manager is primarily responsible for delivering and managing scaleable IT infrastructure services. This includes assuring appropriate scalability in power, cooling, space, network and storage capabilities. In addition the Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for growing the Infrastructure Services team, as well as defining best practices and service level agreements for Acadian's datacenter operations.
Responsibilities
.Manage and staff Infrastructure Services Team
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of datacenter electrical and mechanical facilities to support IT infrastructure scalability
.Develop and implement plans for the growth of critical IT storage and network services
.Manage and support IT service delivery to the Acadian business units 24X7.
.Propose and drive implementation of Infrastructure Service delivery procedures based on best practices.
.Work with business and IT team members to set Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Infrastructure Services
.Responsible for proactively monitoring and reporting on Infrastructure Services including gathering and reporting systems availability, performance and volume metrics, both in business and IT terms.
.Coordinate change management and maintenance scheduling
Experience:
This person must have a strong systems administration and datacenter management background with at least 3 years of management experience. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
. Bachelor's degree is required
. A minimum of 5 years in critical data center operations.
. 3+ years supervisory experience in managing a 24X7X365 environment and staff preferred
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Server Performance Analysis
. Storage area networks (EMC Preferred)
. Outstanding time management skills required
. Must be highly self-motivated and customer service oriented.
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
. Blade Server technology (HP preferred)
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. IT Security
. Exchange 2003
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
. CDCP certification is a plus
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Performance Developer in Boston, MA
Position overview
This position has development responsibility for maintaining Acadian's performance measurement and attribution systems. The role also provides backup development support for several operations automation tasks, such as automated daily reconciliation and exceptions processing. This role reports to the Performance Development Lead.
Responsibilities
.Take responsibility for the maintenance of performance measurement and attribution systems.
.Assist the Performance Development Lead with gathering and documentation of performance measurement and attribution system technical requirements from operations, client service and portfolio construction groups.
.Provide access to performance information through ASP and ASP.NET Web pages.
.Develop automated extract programs for loading performance data from both proprietary and commercially available accounting systems.
.Maintain, enhance and develop new performance oriented stored procedures within SQL Server environment.
Experience: Qualifications
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems desired.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports desired.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server, Transact-SQL and DTS.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This position has development responsibility for maintaining Acadian's performance measurement and attribution systems. The role also provides backup development support for several operations automation tasks, such as automated daily reconciliation and exceptions processing. This role reports to the Performance Development Lead.
Responsibilities
.Take responsibility for the maintenance of performance measurement and attribution systems.
.Assist the Performance Development Lead with gathering and documentation of performance measurement and attribution system technical requirements from operations, client service and portfolio construction groups.
.Provide access to performance information through ASP and ASP.NET Web pages.
.Develop automated extract programs for loading performance data from both proprietary and commercially available accounting systems.
.Maintain, enhance and develop new performance oriented stored procedures within SQL Server environment.
Experience: Qualifications
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems desired.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Studio 6.0 (C++ and Visual Basic).
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports desired.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server, Transact-SQL and DTS.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Portfolio Construction and Trading Developer in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio construction and trading applications, including automated portfolio optimization and decision support systems. This role may also include integration responsibilities with new commercially available applications.
Responsibilities:
.Maintain and enhance portfolio optimization software written in C++
.Modify or develop new stored procedures and database schemata associated with these applications.
.Assist with integration efforts as new trading oriented applications are developed or purchased.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems required.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Basic and C++.
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports required.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio construction and trading applications, including automated portfolio optimization and decision support systems. This role may also include integration responsibilities with new commercially available applications.
Responsibilities:
.Maintain and enhance portfolio optimization software written in C++
.Modify or develop new stored procedures and database schemata associated with these applications.
.Assist with integration efforts as new trading oriented applications are developed or purchased.
Experience: Qualifications:
.B.S. in computer science or equivalent.
.Minimum 10 years software development experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience with software development in a financial services environment.
.Prior experience with performance and performance measurement systems required.
.Must be highly skilled in Visual Basic and C++.
.Experience with reporting packages such as Crystal Reports required.
.Must have strong expertise with MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.
.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
.Strong organization skills and detail-oriented.
.Good teamwork skills.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Production Support Administrator in Boston, MA
Position Overview:
The Production Support Administrator is primarily responsible for resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Participate in the Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Perform root cause analysis, resolution and reporting.
.Support the release management process, ensuring that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
This person must have a strong production support background with at least 5 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.5+ years experience in a Production Support/Release Management position preferably in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. Exchange 2003
. Storage area networks
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
No phone calls please.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The Production Support Administrator is primarily responsible for resolving problems in Acadian's investment management production systems, 24/7 production systems monitoring, and deployment coordination in a primarily Windows 2003 Server environment.
This person will also be involved in project implementation including capacity planning and documentation.
Responsibilities
.Provide technical support for applications that serve the Investment Management business function. Maintain and monitor the operation and integrity of production systems.
.Participate in the Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Perform root cause analysis, resolution and reporting.
.Support the release management process, ensuring that all production changes and releases of in-house and third party applications are processed according to Change Management policies and procedures.
.Act as a technical liaison with outside vendors. Validate and implement the systems infrastructure of IT application projects.
.Other duties as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
This person must have a strong production support background with at least 5 years of experience and a progressive career path. An understanding of server hardware architecture and Windows networking is expected. The ability to spot problematic areas, analyze solutions, propose resolutions and direct their implementation is essential. A successful candidate is a motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills and environments quickly while multi-tasking on more than one deliverable.
Candidates must have a strong technical background, strong written and oral communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
Core technologies (expertise expected):
.5+ years experience in a Production Support/Release Management position preferably in a financial services company.
. Windows 2000/2003 Server
. TCP/IP networks
. Scripting
Secondary technologies (mastery or familiarity with preferred):
.Financial services applications such as: Aegis Barra, trade order management systems, Reuters/Bloomberg data feeds, Zacks, IBES, FactSet, StatPro, MarketQA, LatentZero
. Enterprise job scheduling systems (such as Autosys, Tidal, Activebatch)
. Enterprise monitoring/trending systems (NetIQ, HP Openview, Tivoli, Argent)
. VMware
. Active Directory
. Windows / UNIX security
. Exchange 2003
. Storage area networks
. UNIX Administration (preferably Solaris)
. Microsoft SQL Server
. IIS
Certifications:
. MSCE is a plus
. CISCO certification is a plus.
. A+ certification is a plus
Please e-mail resume and salary requirements to:
No phone calls please.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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