PC based onsite web designer needed to work at Copley square area ad agency. Most of the work will be done on banner ads, small amount of work done on client websites.
Must be savvy on photoshop and familiar with flash. Needed to work for a month or longer. Samples and resume required. <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: PC based, photoshop savvy. Flash desirable.
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System Administrator - Outstanding Opportunity! in BOSTON, MA
Our client, a premier Financial Services company based in the Back Bay of Boston, has an immediate opening for a System Administrator. The successful candidate will lead a team of Windows System Administrators in a complex, fast paced environment.
For immediate consideration of this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 617-439-3000, extension 62330.
Experience: *7+ years of Windows Administration experience *A minimum of 3-5 years experience in large, complex IT environment *A minimum of 3-5 years of Active Directory and Exchange *Strong experience with Microsoft XP Professional and Server 2003 setup, Install, Management, Security, and Support *Citrix design and implementation experience a plus *SQL Server, SAN, WAN/LAN experience a plus
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For immediate consideration of this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 617-439-3000, extension 62330.
Experience: *7+ years of Windows Administration experience *A minimum of 3-5 years experience in large, complex IT environment *A minimum of 3-5 years of Active Directory and Exchange *Strong experience with Microsoft XP Professional and Server 2003 setup, Install, Management, Security, and Support *Citrix design and implementation experience a plus *SQL Server, SAN, WAN/LAN experience a plus
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PHP Backend Developer in Boston, MA
Our client is seeking a PHP Back End Developer for their Boston location. The PHP Back End Developer will be writing business rules based on guidelines provided by the client. This is a contract position.
<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 Back End Developer position should have solid experience with PHP, preferably version 5; experience with a backend database; Hand coding applications; Site architecture and experience design is a plus; Engineering thinking will be very helpful to this job.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
<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 Back End Developer position should have solid experience with PHP, preferably version 5; experience with a backend database; Hand coding applications; Site architecture and experience design is a plus; Engineering thinking will be very helpful to this job.
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Help Desk Analyst I in BOSTON, MA
Large law firm with expanding IT staff is seeking a Helpdesk Technician. Must have at least two years of helpdesk experience in a professional environment. Great location in downtown Boston. This is a permanent position with overtime, annual bonus and excellent benefits.
Experience: * 2 plus years of helpdesk experience in a professional environment
* Must be able to troubleshoot Microsoft Office
* Must be able to interact with partners, attorneys and staff in person, by e-mail and phone.
* Must be a team player with a positive attitude
* Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to
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Experience: * 2 plus years of helpdesk experience in a professional environment
* Must be able to troubleshoot Microsoft Office
* Must be able to interact with partners, attorneys and staff in person, by e-mail and phone.
* Must be a team player with a positive attitude
* Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to
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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.
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Senior SAP Netweaver Basis Consultant in Boston, MA
Barron Systems Group is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a FORTUNE 500 Global Solutions provider who is seeking several (4) experienced senior-level SAP NetWeaver Basis Consultants, as Full-time, permanent employees. This career opportunity will require travel 50% plus, which will not require relocation. Qualified candidates do not have location restrictions for like or similar career opportunities with this client. Candidates may reside in any city/state within the continental US. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. You must include the Job ID# for this position, B032701RP within the subject line of your email.
Contact Information
Ronald Parks
212-643-1111 (Office)
612-886-2368 (Home Office)
612-770-7805 (Cell)
- Email
BarronSystemsGroup - Yahoo Instant Messenger
- Skype Instant Messenger
Position Details
Our client is seeking several (4) senior-level SAP NetWeaver (Basis) Consultants that possess experience with ECC 5.0 and SAP NetWeaver 2004 or above to provide SAP NetWeaver Technology services to their customers. The chosen candidate for these positions will perform the installation, configuration and maintenance of the NetWeaver components of SAP systems and will lead the planning, design, architecting of SAP NetWeaver systems across a variety of platforms and databases. Individuals should be capable of working independently or leading teams and have the ability to effectively communicate with customers to gain insight and develop solutions to meet their business needs. As the majority of the client's work is performed at client sites, 50% plus travel will be required.
Experience: Bachelors Degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
3+ years of hands on experience with NetWeaver technology administration across all areas of ECC 5.0 or above and all components of NetWeaver 2004 or above. At a minimum, completion of 4 full lifecycle implementations with ECC5.0 all NetWeaver 2004 components is required.
Qualified candidates must possess strong working knowledge of SAP Basis (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Database Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) Operating System Admin Technical Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Network Knowledge & Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Possesses indepth knowledge) Infrastructure Process & Procedures Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform).
Basis - Netweaver 2004 - ECC 5.0 or above - Architect, design, configure, install and maintain the Netweaver components
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Contact Information
Ronald Parks
212-643-1111 (Office)
612-886-2368 (Home Office)
612-770-7805 (Cell)
BarronSystemsGroup - Yahoo Instant Messenger
- Skype Instant Messenger
Position Details
Our client is seeking several (4) senior-level SAP NetWeaver (Basis) Consultants that possess experience with ECC 5.0 and SAP NetWeaver 2004 or above to provide SAP NetWeaver Technology services to their customers. The chosen candidate for these positions will perform the installation, configuration and maintenance of the NetWeaver components of SAP systems and will lead the planning, design, architecting of SAP NetWeaver systems across a variety of platforms and databases. Individuals should be capable of working independently or leading teams and have the ability to effectively communicate with customers to gain insight and develop solutions to meet their business needs. As the majority of the client's work is performed at client sites, 50% plus travel will be required.
Experience: Bachelors Degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
3+ years of hands on experience with NetWeaver technology administration across all areas of ECC 5.0 or above and all components of NetWeaver 2004 or above. At a minimum, completion of 4 full lifecycle implementations with ECC5.0 all NetWeaver 2004 components is required.
Qualified candidates must possess strong working knowledge of SAP Basis (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Database Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) Operating System Admin Technical Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Network Knowledge & Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Possesses indepth knowledge) Infrastructure Process & Procedures Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform).
Basis - Netweaver 2004 - ECC 5.0 or above - Architect, design, configure, install and maintain the Netweaver components
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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
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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
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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
Systems Engineer - Great Opportunity -IT Consulitng Frm! in Boston, MA
Our client, a premier IT Consulting Firm based in Boston, has an immediate need for a Network/Field Engineers to join their fast growing IT team. This is a high level field position that provides support and consulting to their clients. This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing IT consulting firm with an outstanding benefit package, bonus plan, and company perks.
For immediate consideration of this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 617-439-3000, extension 62330.
Experience: *A minimum of 2-5 years experience supporting MS Windows 98/NT/2000/XP & NT/2000 Server *A minimum of 2-5 years experience with MS Exchange 2000 and 2003, and Active Directory *Thorough knowledge of Desktop Operating Systems - Windows NT/2000/XP, including migrations * Experience with Veritas, Ghost, and Cisco routers, switches and VoIP a plus *Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications a strong plus.
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For immediate consideration of this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 617-439-3000, extension 62330.
Experience: *A minimum of 2-5 years experience supporting MS Windows 98/NT/2000/XP & NT/2000 Server *A minimum of 2-5 years experience with MS Exchange 2000 and 2003, and Active Directory *Thorough knowledge of Desktop Operating Systems - Windows NT/2000/XP, including migrations * Experience with Veritas, Ghost, and Cisco routers, switches and VoIP a plus *Microsoft and/or Cisco certifications a strong plus.
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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.
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Lead Application Developer - Tremendous Growth Company! in BOSTON, MA
Our client, an extremely fast growing company based in Boston, has an immediate need for an Application Developer to lead key IT initiatives and a growing development team. This is a great opportunity to join a relatively young (since 1997 - financially backed by a large Boston based Capital company) company that serves the Health Care industry.
The selected candidate will leverage their skills as a software architect and design and develop new and existing applications. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to , or call directly at 617-439-3000.
Experience: Qualifications:
* Minimum of four years of work experience as a software engineer * 3-5 years experience with the following technologies: C#, ASP.Net, and Web Services *Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript
* Experience with MS SQL Server is preferred *Excellent team player with a customer focus preferred * Excellent oral and written communication skills and a B.S. degree required
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The selected candidate will leverage their skills as a software architect and design and develop new and existing applications. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to , or call directly at 617-439-3000.
Experience: Qualifications:
* Minimum of four years of work experience as a software engineer * 3-5 years experience with the following technologies: C#, ASP.Net, and Web Services *Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript
* Experience with MS SQL Server is preferred *Excellent team player with a customer focus preferred * Excellent oral and written communication skills and a B.S. degree required
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RPG Programmer in Boston, MA
The Global Equity Trading Technology team develops and supports custom applications used by the Equity Trading desks in Boston, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The GETT team is looking for a programmer/analyst to design and develop custom trading applications, as well as to implement and maintain those applications. The role requires solid AS/400 programming experience, and knowledge of Java and Unix would be beneficial.
The qualified candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where the ability to perform diverse tasks is essential to job success. This individual must be adaptable and will be required to make strong contributions both independently and as a team member. Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills are important qualities. The candidate should have full development life cycle experience from requirements definition through architecture, coding, and release. The individual should have proven experience developing and releasing software in a team-based environment.
Experience: Responsibilities
. Design, develop, and test application code for large trading system application
. Troubleshoot and resolve application production problems
. Provide on call support for the AS/400 trading application
Qualifications
4 years or more AS/400 experience with exposure in the following areas:
. ILE RPG and CLP programming with a grasp of functions, modules and service programs
. Embedded SQL ILE RPG programming
. Fundamentals of data journals, data queues and application program interfaces (API)
. DB/2 SQL fundamentals with a focus on stored procedures and user-defined functions
. Familiar with Aldon change management system
. Familiar with IBM debug functionality or Xtermin8 debug functionality
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The qualified candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where the ability to perform diverse tasks is essential to job success. This individual must be adaptable and will be required to make strong contributions both independently and as a team member. Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills are important qualities. The candidate should have full development life cycle experience from requirements definition through architecture, coding, and release. The individual should have proven experience developing and releasing software in a team-based environment.
Experience: Responsibilities
. Design, develop, and test application code for large trading system application
. Troubleshoot and resolve application production problems
. Provide on call support for the AS/400 trading application
Qualifications
4 years or more AS/400 experience with exposure in the following areas:
. ILE RPG and CLP programming with a grasp of functions, modules and service programs
. Embedded SQL ILE RPG programming
. Fundamentals of data journals, data queues and application program interfaces (API)
. DB/2 SQL fundamentals with a focus on stored procedures and user-defined functions
. Familiar with Aldon change management system
. Familiar with IBM debug functionality or Xtermin8 debug functionality
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SQL Database Administrator in BOSTON, MA
Immediate need for a SQL Database administrator to join a stable growing stable firm. Responsibilities include maintaining data relationships, reporting of database utilization, configuring existing query tools, database tuning and identifying performance bottlenecks. The DBA will also participate in the design and development of new database systems.
Experience: * Three or more years working experience supporting database platforms in a production environment including installations, performance tuning, configurations, security and problem resolution.
* Experience using SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2003 and SQL 7 databases and administration tools.
- Scripting language experience such as VBS, Jscript, or other development language preferred.
* SQL Server Reporting Services 2000
Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to
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Experience: * Three or more years working experience supporting database platforms in a production environment including installations, performance tuning, configurations, security and problem resolution.
* Experience using SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2003 and SQL 7 databases and administration tools.
- Scripting language experience such as VBS, Jscript, or other development language preferred.
* SQL Server Reporting Services 2000
Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to
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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
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
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
<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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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
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.
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
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
RPG Programmer in Boston, MA
The Global Equity Trading Technology team develops and supports custom applications used by the Equity Trading desks in Boston, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The GETT team is looking for a programmer/analyst to design and develop custom trading applications, as well as to implement and maintain those applications. The role requires solid AS/400 programming experience, and knowledge of Java and Unix would be beneficial.
The qualified candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where the ability to perform diverse tasks is essential to job success. This individual must be adaptable and will be required to make strong contributions both independently and as a team member. Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills are important qualities. The candidate should have full development life cycle experience from requirements definition through architecture, coding, and release. The individual should have proven experience developing and releasing software in a team-based environment.
Experience: Responsibilities
. Design, develop, and test application code for large trading system application
. Troubleshoot and resolve application production problems
. Provide on call support for the AS/400 trading application
Qualifications
4 years or more AS/400 experience with exposure in the following areas:
. ILE RPG and CLP programming with a grasp of functions, modules and service programs
. Embedded SQL ILE RPG programming
. Fundamentals of data journals, data queues and application program interfaces (API)
. DB/2 SQL fundamentals with a focus on stored procedures and user-defined functions
. Familiar with Aldon change management system
. Familiar with IBM debug functionality or Xtermin8 debug functionality
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The qualified candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where the ability to perform diverse tasks is essential to job success. This individual must be adaptable and will be required to make strong contributions both independently and as a team member. Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills are important qualities. The candidate should have full development life cycle experience from requirements definition through architecture, coding, and release. The individual should have proven experience developing and releasing software in a team-based environment.
Experience: Responsibilities
. Design, develop, and test application code for large trading system application
. Troubleshoot and resolve application production problems
. Provide on call support for the AS/400 trading application
Qualifications
4 years or more AS/400 experience with exposure in the following areas:
. ILE RPG and CLP programming with a grasp of functions, modules and service programs
. Embedded SQL ILE RPG programming
. Fundamentals of data journals, data queues and application program interfaces (API)
. DB/2 SQL fundamentals with a focus on stored procedures and user-defined functions
. Familiar with Aldon change management system
. Familiar with IBM debug functionality or Xtermin8 debug functionality
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Senior SAP Netweaver Basis Consultant in Boston, MA
Barron Systems Group is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a FORTUNE 500 Global Solutions provider who is seeking several (4) experienced senior-level SAP NetWeaver Basis Consultants, as Full-time, permanent employees. This career opportunity will require travel 50% plus, which will not require relocation. Qualified candidates do not have location restrictions for like or similar career opportunities with this client. Candidates may reside in any city/state within the continental US. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. You must include the Job ID# for this position, B032701RP within the subject line of your email.
Contact Information
Ronald Parks
212-643-1111 (Office)
612-886-2368 (Home Office)
612-770-7805 (Cell)
- Email
BarronSystemsGroup - Yahoo Instant Messenger
- Skype Instant Messenger
Position Details
Our client is seeking several (4) senior-level SAP NetWeaver (Basis) Consultants that possess experience with ECC 5.0 and SAP NetWeaver 2004 or above to provide SAP NetWeaver Technology services to their customers. The chosen candidate for these positions will perform the installation, configuration and maintenance of the NetWeaver components of SAP systems and will lead the planning, design, architecting of SAP NetWeaver systems across a variety of platforms and databases. Individuals should be capable of working independently or leading teams and have the ability to effectively communicate with customers to gain insight and develop solutions to meet their business needs. As the majority of the client's work is performed at client sites, 50% plus travel will be required.
Experience: Bachelors Degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
3+ years of hands on experience with NetWeaver technology administration across all areas of ECC 5.0 or above and all components of NetWeaver 2004 or above. At a minimum, completion of 4 full lifecycle implementations with ECC5.0 all NetWeaver 2004 components is required.
Qualified candidates must possess strong working knowledge of SAP Basis (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Database Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) Operating System Admin Technical Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Network Knowledge & Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Possesses indepth knowledge) Infrastructure Process & Procedures Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform).
Basis - Netweaver 2004 - ECC 5.0 or above - Architect, design, configure, install and maintain the Netweaver components
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Contact Information
Ronald Parks
212-643-1111 (Office)
612-886-2368 (Home Office)
612-770-7805 (Cell)
BarronSystemsGroup - Yahoo Instant Messenger
- Skype Instant Messenger
Position Details
Our client is seeking several (4) senior-level SAP NetWeaver (Basis) Consultants that possess experience with ECC 5.0 and SAP NetWeaver 2004 or above to provide SAP NetWeaver Technology services to their customers. The chosen candidate for these positions will perform the installation, configuration and maintenance of the NetWeaver components of SAP systems and will lead the planning, design, architecting of SAP NetWeaver systems across a variety of platforms and databases. Individuals should be capable of working independently or leading teams and have the ability to effectively communicate with customers to gain insight and develop solutions to meet their business needs. As the majority of the client's work is performed at client sites, 50% plus travel will be required.
Experience: Bachelors Degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
3+ years of hands on experience with NetWeaver technology administration across all areas of ECC 5.0 or above and all components of NetWeaver 2004 or above. At a minimum, completion of 4 full lifecycle implementations with ECC5.0 all NetWeaver 2004 components is required.
Qualified candidates must possess strong working knowledge of SAP Basis (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Database Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge) Operating System Admin Technical Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform) Network Knowledge & Skills (Level 4 - Can perform without assistance. Possesses indepth knowledge) Infrastructure Process & Procedures Skills (Level 5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform).
Basis - Netweaver 2004 - ECC 5.0 or above - Architect, design, configure, install and maintain the Netweaver components
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
RPG Programmer in Boston, MA
The Global Equity Trading Technology team develops and supports custom applications used by the Equity Trading desks in Boston, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The GETT team is looking for a programmer/analyst to design and develop custom trading applications, as well as to implement and maintain those applications. The role requires solid AS/400 programming experience, and knowledge of Java and Unix would be beneficial.
The qualified candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where the ability to perform diverse tasks is essential to job success. This individual must be adaptable and will be required to make strong contributions both independently and as a team member. Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills are important qualities. The candidate should have full development life cycle experience from requirements definition through architecture, coding, and release. The individual should have proven experience developing and releasing software in a team-based environment.
Experience: Responsibilities
. Design, develop, and test application code for large trading system application
. Troubleshoot and resolve application production problems
. Provide on call support for the AS/400 trading application
Qualifications
4 years or more AS/400 experience with exposure in the following areas:
. ILE RPG and CLP programming with a grasp of functions, modules and service programs
. Embedded SQL ILE RPG programming
. Fundamentals of data journals, data queues and application program interfaces (API)
. DB/2 SQL fundamentals with a focus on stored procedures and user-defined functions
. Familiar with Aldon change management system
. Familiar with IBM debug functionality or Xtermin8 debug functionality
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
The qualified candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment where the ability to perform diverse tasks is essential to job success. This individual must be adaptable and will be required to make strong contributions both independently and as a team member. Strong organizational skills coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills are important qualities. The candidate should have full development life cycle experience from requirements definition through architecture, coding, and release. The individual should have proven experience developing and releasing software in a team-based environment.
Experience: Responsibilities
. Design, develop, and test application code for large trading system application
. Troubleshoot and resolve application production problems
. Provide on call support for the AS/400 trading application
Qualifications
4 years or more AS/400 experience with exposure in the following areas:
. ILE RPG and CLP programming with a grasp of functions, modules and service programs
. Embedded SQL ILE RPG programming
. Fundamentals of data journals, data queues and application program interfaces (API)
. DB/2 SQL fundamentals with a focus on stored procedures and user-defined functions
. Familiar with Aldon change management system
. Familiar with IBM debug functionality or Xtermin8 debug functionality
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
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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
<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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
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
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
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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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
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
Field Service Technician: Boston, MA (Job #7559) in Boston, MA
Smartsource, Inc. a nationwide technical staffing agency is looking for a Field Service Technician to join a reputable, stable, growing organization. This high profile client, a leading global provider of information technology services and advanced, high volume document and payment processing solutions, was selected as a General Procurement Partner of the Year for 2007.
START DATE: ASAP!
DURATION: 3+ Months contract-to-hire (potential PERMANENT STATUS after 90 days)
LOCATION: Boston, MA
WORK HOURS: 8am - 5pm (M-F)
COMPENSATION: $25 per call within a 50 mile radius. $30 per call over a 50 mile radius. Typical average is 5 - 7 calls a day.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Our client is seeing Field Service Technicians. These technicians will be a SmartSource employee working direct at client locations.
---Requirements----
-Field Engineers are required to have reliable transportation, cell phone and A+ Certification.
-1+ years of field service experience break/fix, printers, desktop support.
Reliability, strong customer service skills
---Duties----
-The engineers will represent a client company running calls throughout the local area to businesses in need of epairs.
-Repairs can include replacing hard drives, motherboards and in some cases printer parts.
-Technicians will be required to start at the client location to pick up tickets and warranty parts. They will run their calls throughout the day and return all closed tickets.
-Technicians will be representing the client company, so professional appearance is mandatory.
If interested in this position, please email your updated resume to .
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
START DATE: ASAP!
DURATION: 3+ Months contract-to-hire (potential PERMANENT STATUS after 90 days)
LOCATION: Boston, MA
WORK HOURS: 8am - 5pm (M-F)
COMPENSATION: $25 per call within a 50 mile radius. $30 per call over a 50 mile radius. Typical average is 5 - 7 calls a day.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Our client is seeing Field Service Technicians. These technicians will be a SmartSource employee working direct at client locations.
---Requirements----
-Field Engineers are required to have reliable transportation, cell phone and A+ Certification.
-1+ years of field service experience break/fix, printers, desktop support.
Reliability, strong customer service skills
---Duties----
-The engineers will represent a client company running calls throughout the local area to businesses in need of epairs.
-Repairs can include replacing hard drives, motherboards and in some cases printer parts.
-Technicians will be required to start at the client location to pick up tickets and warranty parts. They will run their calls throughout the day and return all closed tickets.
-Technicians will be representing the client company, so professional appearance is mandatory.
If interested in this position, please email your updated resume to .
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.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
<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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