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Manual Tester - NEEDED NOW!! in Boston, MA

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We have an immediate need for a Manual Tester

JOB DESCRIPTION

3 month contract opporotunity

Solid manual tester to assist test lead with designing, writing, executing, analyzing functional tests. Participates in writing the Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Report. Able to inspect app / web / TIBCO server error logs. Proficient in UNIX and knowledgeable of Java, http and xml. Technically will be able to work on a diverse group of projects to include: Archive, eCommerce- SAP and eCRM- SAP.
- Contribute content to the Test Plan to include identification of the test scenarios
- Write detailed test cases
- Identify and create test data
- Manually execute test cases, document defects and validate defects as fixes are released for retest
- Provide test case execution status to the test lead
- Use SAP to drive test outputs into an application or to view / validate SAP test inputs from connected applications
- Ability to use SQL statements to verify data / test results
- Review contents of selected application logs to ensure that nothing is missed
- Trace requirements to test cases
- Utilize Excel/Access as tools for analysis and/or reporting
- Ability to work as member of a QA team as well as to work as the lead of QA activities
- Able to manage tasks with limited supervision
- Good written / communication skills
- Attention to detail

Required:
- More than 3 years of solid web based testing experience for customer facing applications
- Proficient in QA concepts, processes and deliverables
- Browser / UI testing
- Required: Familiar with three tiered web-based architectures
- Technical degree

Preferred:
- Knowledge of UNIX
- Knowledgeable of Java, http and xml.
- Knowledge of SAP
- Some experience with test automation tools
- Experience includes testing a storefront
- Experience with testing sales force automation systems
- Experience testing applications built upon Documentum

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Desktop Support / Jr. System Admin Guru in Boston, MA

Robert Half Technology has partnered together with a local Venture Capital firm in Boston to assist with a long term IT support project.

This project will be part time hours (16 hours per week) - flexible schedule - 2 days per week. 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: Major duties will include:

- Technical support of 15 local users
- Active Directory support - new user profiles and set up
- VPN support
- Exchange email support
- Printer and PC support (Windows XP and Vista)
- Support polycom phone system and video equipment in conference rooms.
- Some light server support

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Business Analyst in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action?. We are a FORTUNE 500 company with 63,000 employees worldwide supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. We provide business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. Our employees operate with integrity, and are flexible, reliable and responsive.

If you meet the requirements of this position and want to work for a world-class company with a great marketplace reputation, apply today.

Description:

Reporting to the ACS Program Manager supporting our client, the Business Analyst will be responsible for:

Provision of direct client support for parking and moving violation Information Technology services to several clients. Responsibilities include: provide operational analysis & support of the contracts, including oversight responsibility for the data entry and mailhouse subcontractor functions as they relate to these contracts. Ensure all processes are efficient and effective in producing optimum output and meeting contractual compliance. Ensure all clients are satisfied with contract performance and project management.

Responsible for ensuring that the client's operations are accurate, compliant, timely and cost-effective/efficient. Provide for the completion of operational functions, including:
1) Ensure the daily activities of the data entry and lockbox operations are compliant with quality standards and contractual requirements.
2) Attend client meetings to define the resources necessary to provide customer service excellence.
3) Analyze and provide feedback on quantity and quality of work produced by subcontract staff.
4) Coordinate the operational, contractual, and public relations aspects for all project activities, including implementations.
5) Ensure all operations are in compliance with the department standards, requirements, and performance metrics.
6) Complete an annual performance report for clients.
7) Be a subject matter expert in our eTIMSsm parking/ moving violations system.
8) Develop detailed system documentation and provide system training on new initiatives.
9) Coordinate with outside groups including IT Services to ensure all issues are addressed.

Education and Typical Years of Experience:

BSBA degree plus min 2+ yrs strong computer/ financial experience. Proficiency w/ MS Office Suite plus Access. Must have strong interpersonal skills, plus excellent verbal and written business communication skills to interact with our clients and provide excellent service.

ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.
Experience: Same as above.

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System Administrator Analyst ( File / Print ) in Boston, MA

This position includes, but not limited to, performing installations of servers, customization and maintenance of the operating system, on-site break fix for the servers and systems software products in support of business processing requirements. Performs system software installations and upgrades system software changes. Tests software updates and patches. Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum performance levels. Conducts system analysis, process change management and recommendations for possible improvements of operating system software. Provides in-depth diagnosis for operation systems software/hardware failures, develops solutions and documents resolution for each trouble ticket event. Ensures server data integrity through evaluation, implementation and management of appropriate software and hardware solutions. Ensures all system backup procedures and directs recovery operations in the event of destruction of all or part of the operating system or other system components. Provides technical assistance for users on system functions including application of system features. Monitor, manage and forecast disk space utilization on all responsible servers for capacity planning. Engineer will also be responsible for Network Printer Management to ensure all printers within the Managed Print environment are working properly.

Maintain back-end Windows infrastructure including AD, Exchange, file/print servers, backups, and supporting services.
Provide 2nd level support for issues escalated from the Corporate IT Helpdesk.
Contribute toward internal IT projects to support company objectives.
Documentation of operational procedures
Participates in IMAC of equipment (new system deployment and system upgrades to keep the server environment stable and interruptions to a minimum).
Performs a variety of maintenance tasks associated with the support, modification, and updating of the hardware and software systems to include system software installations, upgrades, tests, troubleshooting and fixes
May perform other support activities to help ensure consistent performance of the operating and hardware systems
Provides diagnosis for operating systems software/hardware failures and develops solutions.
Escalate to 3rd level support where appropriate
24 x 7 on call availability

 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: Required Skills:

 Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast paced production environment
 Strong knowledge of Exchange 2007
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Windows Server 200x, Windows XP, Vista)
 IBM and HP server break fix knowledge
 Minimum 3 years of Microsoft Windows system administration experience
 Minimum 3 years Active Directory experience
 Understanding of TCP/IP protocol family
 Understanding of DNS, DHCP, Domain Servers, Exchange, IIS, Windows 2000 and 2003, SAN technology

Desired Skills:
 Familiar with healthcare/medial terminology
 4-year college degree or 2 year associates degree in computer technology related studies
 Cisco route/switch experience is a plus
 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
 IBM and HP certification

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Immediate Need for Web Developer in BOSTON, MA

This Boston-based non-profit company is looking to add an excited web developer to their team. This is a permanent, full-time position and is an outstanding opportunity for someone with the right mix of talent and ambition to take on new challenges. The right candidate will have experience working with PHP, MySQL and JavaScript. You will be responsible for managing, maintaining and upgrading throughout the ongoing development of their website.
Interested candidates can contact Joe Bertulli at 617-439-3000 or by email at
Experience: - 2-3 years experience with developing and maintaining web sites
- exceptional PHP skills to go along with MySQL and JavaScript
- ability to work in a team environment
- strong time management skills
Interested candidates can contact Joe Bertulli at 617-439-3000 or by email at

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Systems Application Packager in Boston, MA

* 5- 8 years experience in system administration of mission-critical 24/7 redundant Microsoft systems
* 2+ years as Architect Team Lead
* 3-5 years experience in the following:
* Migration assessment, design & implementation.
* Windows XP / Vista Image Deployment / Business Desktop Deployment (BDD, WB4)
* Prior experience with Microsoft SMS, SCCM
* Knowledge of MS security (Patch Management)
* Multi-domain Active Directory security architectures
* MS Active Directory, MS Windows Server 2000/2003, MS Windows /2000/XP/Vista.

Additional experience/tasks for this position -
 Superior customer facing and technical skills.
 Experience working directly with vendors.
 Project Management experience.
 Assessment of customers environment prior to migration.
 Project plan development.
 Documentation for migration plan.
 Development of deployment and test plans.
 Experience working as a team leader within a process/project-oriented organization.
 Significant experience within a large scale Windows Enterprise and ability to demonstrate a focus on automation of routine Windows Administration tasks including Patching, Security Auditing, Exchange and SMTP tasks.
 Extensive knowledge of MS Active Directory including, setting domain policies, Group Policy, site definition, replication, trusts etc.
 Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution.
 Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups.
 Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules and priorities.
 The ability to socialize ideas, make recommendations and gather team consensus to move forward.

Requirements:
Education/Certifications
MCSE
CCNA is a plus
Bachelors degree, technical degree or equivalent experience
Additional certifications in operating systems, databases and programming languages a plus 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: Basic Windows Vista, Intermediate Windows 2000 Server, Basic Windows XP, Basic Windows XP 2003, Intermediate Windows Server 2003, Intermediate Active Directory, Intermediate SMS,

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Test Automation Engineer - NEEDED NOW!! in Boston, MA

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Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
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We have an immediate need for a Test Automation Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
3 Month Contract

Test Automation Engineer responsible for designing, scripting, executing and analyzing enterprise volume and performance tests. Able to coordinate / lead diverse teams of technical resources when conducting database, web - application servers tuning / baselining initiatives. Able to create scripts in a variety of ways - using tools (e.g. hp (Mercury) Loadrunner - QTP, UNIX scripts, etc. Responsible for volume and performance testing at the application and enterprise level.

- Prepare Automation Test Plans and Test Cases
- Interpret application architectures and identify transactions for measurement consideration
- Know what constitutes volume - performance requirements and what to do in the absence of them
- Proficiency with hp (mercury) tools - LoadRunner, QTP, Winrunner, Test Director and Quality Center
- Good working knowledge of volume and performance tools and understand which to apply for a given situation
- Creation of test data needed for testing
- Ability to develop custom tools as needed
- Good communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to setup and absorb dynamic monitoring tool statistics
- Willing to perform manual testing
- Can work independently or as a member of a team with the ability to lead an initiative
- Self starter - quick learner
- Schedule driven - Results focused

Required:
- 3 - 5 years of solid experience developing Loadrunner automation scripts
- Mercury automation tools to include: Loadrunner, QTP and Winrunner
- Good working knowledge of UNIX
- Good working knowledge of SQL
- UNIX scripting
- Good technical experience to include a variety of architectures (e.g. UNIX, Windows, .net, etc.)
- Ability to design and build test automation frameworks
- Mercury tools administrator responsible for tool installation, updates and customization
- Worked as a lead in enterprise volume and performance testing
- Have lead a volume and performance team
- Must have hands-on experience developing automation scripts

Preferred:
- Experience using Mercury Quality Center / Test Director
- SAP experience
- Experience with volume and performance testing SAP
- Computer Science Degree

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