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Project Manager, Innovation & IT Social Media - LAMP, Linux in Boston, MA

Our Boston based client is searching for a qualified leader with Project Management and prior Product Marketing experience. This contract position offers the possibility of longevity and permanent status for the right candidate. This summer project will include a development team made up of Master's Degree accredited interns from well known tech institutes such as UMASS, and Georgia Tech (etc). As a natural leader you will be expected to manage, mentor and assist this team of 8+ interns to become successful in the release. The team will be responsible for enhancing and developing web based interactive applications for a market changing breakthrough Social Networking application. The founder of this company has worked for such companies as Oracle, Sun Systems and the list goes on. Even sold a well known application to Google and has aggressively continued to move forward in his IT career. His vision of releasing this Social Networking program onto the market will set a trend of innovation and separation that we vision to change the marketing industry forever. This is a tremendous opportunity for the qualified candidate. Please have the following background / skill sets for consideration. Apply directly to ; also note any experience with marketing, production environments and release of well known applications / on shelf products you've been a part of (whether it's development/ QA) managing the release etc

B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degree candidates in Computer Science, Math, Physics, and Information Systems with experience in:

 Artificial Intelligence, Semantic web, Natural Language Processing
 Applied Mathematics, Bayesian Statistics, Game Theory, Algorithms
 Visualization and Interface Design
 Simulation & Modeling

Responsibilities:

 Software development and creation of enhancements to web-based software
 Incorporation of customer-driven feature requests
 Adherence to good coding practices, source code control systems, design patterns, and documentation practices

Required Skills and Experience:

Software development experience with the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environment as well as familiarity with any of the following:

 Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, XML,CSS,AJAX,XHTML
 Web services, WSDL, SOA
 Red Hat, Fedora, Debian
 Jira, Confluence, Subversion<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:  Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, XML,CSS,AJAX,XHTML
 Web services, WSDL, SOA
 Red Hat, Fedora, Debian
 Jira, Confluence, Subversion

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Java Engineer for large firm in BOSTON, MA

One of our top clients is looking for an experienced Java Engineer to join its IT department. This is a mission critical role that is vital to the success of the company. If you are looking for a career defining position, this is a great opportunity.
Experience: * Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
* Java development experience (PL/SQL preferred)
* Experience with Oracle 10g preferred
* Knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, AJAX, XML, XML, XSL
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Applicants interested in applying to this position should email resumes directly to

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Datawarehouse developer in Boston, MA

Title: Datawarehouse Developer III

Location: Boston, MA

Duration 3 months with a possible extension

Job Summary:

The Data Warehouse Developer 3 is a senior level technical position responsible for designing and maintaining the Business Intelligence infrastructure for the enterprise, including the data warehouse, reporting tools, data integration tools, clinical quality, and clinical analytic tools.

Key Functions/Responsibilities
:

Serve as a senior contributor on data and information centric initiatives including data warehouse structure, ETL processes, and external data interfaces.

Serve as a senior contributor on the overall design and implementation of the BI infrastructure including evaluation and recommendation of software tools, definition of hardware requirements, and system configuration.

Serve as a senior contributor on the development of reporting models that define relationships between tables in the data warehouse and simplify the report development process.

Interact with the other departments to understand and identify data needs and requirements and work with other members of the IT organization to deliver warehouse and reporting solutions to address those needs.

Interact with data analysts in IT and other departments to understand the documentation and training requirements needed to efficiently utilize the BI infrastructure including the development and maintenance of an enterprise metadata repository.

Provide second level support of production BI environments.

Perform design and code reviews for data warehouse developers, report developers, and data analysts.

Monitor performance of all warehouse and reporting systems; provide ongoing performance tuning, review logs, clean temp files and all other administrative issues required to ensure applications and databases are performing efficiently.

Qualifications:

Education
: (Minimum Degree, or the equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary)

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.

A minimum of five years hands-on experience working with database and warehouse technologies and architectures; including both logical and physical designs, data mart creation, ETL tools, loaders and development and reporting tools is required.
This experience should include influencing global data architecture directions and defining major data architecture related technology standards.

A minimum of four years experience with implementation of enterprise reporting tools such as Cognos ReportNet or Business Objects.

A minimum of four years hands-on experience in various data definition and modeling projects and demonstrated capabilities in carrying best practices and common objects/components to other projects is required.

Preferred/Desirable:

Experience with development processes and production release management; application and database tuning and interdependencies on operating system configuration is highly desired.

Experience with health care related data highly desired.

Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:

Excellent communication (oral/written) skills with respect to team members, peers, and staff at all levels of the organization.

Ability to write functional and technical specifications for assigned projects.

Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office products especially Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint.

Experience or knowledge of FACETS or similar claims processing system.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Must possess excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented with an ability to meet critical deadlines.
Experience: Data warehousing,,

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Project Manager, Innovation & IT Social Media - LAMP, Linux in Boston, MA

Test Manager in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead and participate in developing the project’s Testing Plan. Implement the following actions:
1. All testing requirements are met,
2. Insure testing activities are performed and documented,
3. Errors identified through Testing Plan activities are corrected.
4. Collect and report Testing metrics for Contractor’s work,
5. Develop and maintain a contingency plan for adequate backup and recovery of testing operations,
6. Mentor and coach testing supervisors,
7. Conduct status meetings with testing staff.
8. Coordinate priorities and scheduling with Customer staff.
9. Establish assignments with due dates for test teams.
10. Monitor critical project dates for functional area – know work to be completed – develop more detailed schedules.
11. Understand critical project dates and recognize interactions between functional areas;
12. Facilitate smooth execution of the implementation.
13. Emphasize the importance of all levels of the organization operating as a quality-driven unit.
14. All other duties as assigned.

ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
Experience: JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience: Minimum of 8 years in IT
2. Experience: Success leading Testing process for Enterprise application projects.
3. Experience: Well versed in software testing methodologies, QA life cycle, and SDLC.
4. Proficiency in/with: Manual and Automated Software Application testing methods for the Web enabled environment - SQA
5. Experience: Testing of Java/Oracle based applications
6. College Degree: BS/CS or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional experience: Testing Public Assistance Eligibility applications
2. Technical proficiency: Rational Automated Test Suite, Rational Robot; ACS @Vantage Framework; J2EE

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED A PLUS
1. Experience: Testing proficiency for Abstract conditions.
2. Management: Managed Test Teams consisting of five or more Test Engineers.
3. Professional Certifications: CSQA; Certified ISO Auditor

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Java Engineer for large firm in BOSTON, MA

Audio/Video Project Manager in Boston, MA

This position is responsible for client support of all aspects of our audio visual services including video teleconferencing rooms. Must have the ability to speak knowledgeably, provide a positive customer service approach and understand various technologies within this field and know when, where, why and how to apply them to our needs. This person will also assist with routine equipment installation/operation/maintenance and some customer service responsibilities; provide communication & coordination with other offices and with outside vendors & contractors. Additional requirements include experience operating video conferencing & A/V equipment including peripheral equipment such as computers and document cameras as well as coordinating with bridging vendors to establish audio and/or video conferences. Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills related to video conferencing and A/V equipment and connectivity required. A college degree and/or relevant experience required. A min. of 3 yrs. exp. with Tandberg & Polycom video conferencing equipment in a financial firm or professional services environment required.
Experience: . Coordinate all pre-installation work with the other trades.
. Attend construction meetings
. Ensure the room is ready for AV integrator (LV cable, electric, etc.)
. Review and provide feedback on designs
. Help with Post-install certifications
. Help with general Tier-2 & 3 support

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GadBall - Boston IT Jobs

Project Manager, Innovation & IT Social Media - LAMP, Linux in Boston, MA

Java Engineer for large firm in BOSTON, MA

Datawarehouse developer in Boston, MA

Project Manager, Innovation & IT Social Media - LAMP, Linux in Boston, MA

Test Manager in Boston, MA

Java Engineer for large firm in BOSTON, MA

Audio/Video Project Manager in Boston, MA

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