Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Mid Level Java Developer/ 1+ year contract! in New York, NY

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
***For immediate and confidential consideration, send resumes to

Our client, a well established downtown-based publishing company, has an immediate need for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join their team on a long term consulting basis. This project involves the conversion of legacy web development systems, currently a ColdFusion environment, into new Java-based systems, enterprise-wide. The Java Software Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance, development and upgrade of existing applications as well as development of new applications utilizing Eclipse as a development tool. The Java Engineer will utilize Hibernate as a mapping tool as well as the Spring framework to develop successful Java applications. The Java development environment includes a MySQL, SQL Server back-end and Tomcat web applications sever. The Java Software Engineer will work closely with the open-source development team which utilizes extensive PHP in a Linux environment.

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: The ideal candidate will posses the following skills:
-2+ years of experience developing Java applications is absolutely required.
-Experience using Eclipse, Hibernate and Spring framework when developing Java applications is strongly desired.
-Development experience with and server side application experience with Tomcat and Apache is a plus.
-Back-end exposure to MySQL is required, and SQL Server a plus.
-Exposure to PHP, ColdFusion development in a Linux environment not required but is considered a plus.
-Strong communication skills a must.


MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATLEY. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE. ABSOLUTELY NO THIRD PARTIES.
Due to the large volume of responses, candidates who do not meet the job requirements may not be contacted regarding their resumes.
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Program/Project Manager on Data Warehousing ( in New York, NY

Program/Project Manager on Data Warehousing


Project Manager with solid estimation / project planning / control and monitoring experience. Must have hands-on experience in architecting, building and validating Data Warehouse for Insurance industry.


Duration : 6 months
Experience: Should be well versed in Informatica, Cognos and MS SQL Server. Required skills also include a solid customer facing experience, able to manage offshore development team and liaise with both the customer team and the offshore team effectively. Prior experience in management capacity in a fixed-cost project preferred. Also, prior experience in building interfaces to disparate systems, excellent communication / presentation and customer engagement skills are a definite plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Manager Application Services - Flight in Forest Hills, NY

I. Position Summary:

The Manager manages an internal application development team, which consists of Architects and Developers, within the Information Technology (IT) Application Services discipline that provides custom software using cutting edge technologies and practices to JetBlue Airways' business units.

II. Essential Functions:

Manager, Application Services - Specific Functions
? Manages resource allocation and coordinates with IT Project Managers for development, enhancement and maintenance of applications
? Enables the business units through creative and effective application of technology
? Establishes and facilitates process and teamwork in application development resulting in a proactive approach to day-to-day activities within the group
? Identifies and removes obstacles to productivity and the individual growth of team members
? Enables technologists to excel
? Manages Architects and Developers in their careers/technical development
? Mentors team members
? Establishes and maintains a high level of morale and collaboration in an environment of aggressive growth and change
? Contributes to the ongoing evolution of the management and team structure

Manager Level - Core Functions
? Assists Crewmembers in prioritizing new development projects, enhancement projects for existing systems, and systems maintenance projects
? Interfaces with IT Station Crewmembers for projects in BlueCities (i.e. gate move, ticket counter move, new ramp office)
? Works closely with project teams, vendors and other groups to coordinate plans and activities
? Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change
? Provides guidance and assesses requirements for additional services and promote use of IT services, where appropriate
? Makes recommendations regarding scope, timeline or budget changes/improvements
? Manages a portfolio of multiple projects simultaneously, potentially across multiple business units

III. Minimum Qualifications:

? Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with specialized leadership training and/or demonstrated capability through previous experience and education to perform job responsibilities
? Five (5) years of experience in managing application development teams on a direct reporting basis
? Five (5) years of experience in software architecture preferred
? Experience with industry standards in project management and development methodologies (PMBOK, MSF, SEI, Agile Methods, RUP, etc.)
? Regular attendance and punctuality
? Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
? Well groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
? Pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
? Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
? When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Manager, Application Services - Specific Competencies
? Knowledge of technology fundamentals and concepts, preferably in Microsoft technologies such as C/C++, Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, SQL Server 2000, and XML, COM, DCOM, OLE / Active X, MTS, COM+, ODBC, DAO and ADO, ADO.NET, JDBC, JDO, CMP, BMP and CMR
? Programming Languages; including VB 6, VB.NET, C#. NET, Java, C++, Visual Basic, ASP, Visual Interdev, VS.NET, SQL Navigator, Visual Source Safe, SOAP SDK
? HTML, DHTML, Remote Scripting, VB/ Java Scripting, VBA, XML, XSL and XSLT
? In depth knowledge of Design Pattern usage including Observer, MVC, DAO, Factory, Facade, Controller, Strategy
? Object Oriented Analysis, Modeling and Design using UML, hands on RUP, XP and MSF implementation experience
? Software Engineering, documentation and software project planning/management
? Web Farm Architecture Design (Software and logical Network)
? Software Architecture for N-Tier Applications using Microsoft .NET (DNA) and Sun J2EE
? Architecture of XML Web Services using .NET platforms and J2EE
? Secure Applications designing with firewalls and Load. Clustering Services and Fail over solutions using RAC and MS SQL Server Clustering service
? Application Servers including Oracle 9iAS/10G; Web Servers includi To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Entry Level Cisco Opportunity! in Syracuse, NY

We are currently looking for an entry level candiadte for our client. Individual should have solid education in Cisco products and plus to have 1 year experience.

Experience: Individual should have a good working knowledge of Operating Systems and data networking products.
Understanding of Windows, Linux, routers, switches, routing protocols, desktop protocols (TCP/IP, IPX, and
Appletalk) and Ethernet is essential.
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Oracle Solutions Manager in New York, NY

Oracle Solutions Engineer

 

We are not looking for Oracle consultants.   Rather, we need someone who has run Oracle in an internal operations capacity thereby lending credibility to an outsource/ASP model.  Compensation for this role is considerable.  So if you are looking to make the switch from managing Oracle to an outside pre-sales customer facing role then please read on.

 

Responsibilities:

 


  • Drive RFPs, proposals, and SOWs.

  • Design and articulate the value proposition of the proposed Oracle outsource solution

  • Track and report on leads for the region, participate in sales prioritization activities

  • Provide leadership in the planning, design, definition and implementation of innovative solutions for the Oracle Practice.

  • Work closely with the operations team to gain consensus of proposed solutions to ensure post-sale success.

  • Participate in implementation kickoffs and help to transition deployments from sales to delivery.


 

Qualifications:

 


  • Minimum of 4 to 6 years of technology experience with Information Technology – either in a deployment or support position. Minimum of 2 years specifically with Oracle E-Business Suite applications.

  • Strong knowledge of the key project management and support processes involved in the successful delivery of a medium to large Oracle ERP implementation.

  • Experience should include delivering Oracle solutions to the business within an operations, applications management, or deployment framework.

  • For consideration, candidate must be a well spoken and polished Oracle leader with prior experience managing, deploying, or supporting Oracle E-Business Suite. Presales or previous sales experience is not required.

  • Candidate must have very strong communication skills and be able to present solutions to prospective customers, including handling objections and creating thoughtful dialogue.

  • Strong documentation skills (Word, Visio, Excel, Powerpoint) are required.

  • Candidate must be able to travel regionally as needed.


 

 









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Help Desk Analyst - 3rd Shift in Fishkill, NY

CCI is currently looking for a Help Desk Analyst to work with a Fortune 500 company in Hopewell Junction, NY.

The position is a Full-Time, 4 day/10 hour shift. The schedule, after training, will be Thursday through Sunday from 10:30pm to 9:00am.

This position requires a minimum of 6 months of experience working in a Help Desk or Technical Support environment. It also requires strong working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint,) Email applications (Outlook or Lotus Notes), general networking, VPN clients, remote access and the ability to quickly learn new applications.
The starting salary will be between $12.50-$14.00 per hour, plus benefits are available.

If interested, please submit your resume to tmuller@. Experience: Windows 2000/XP Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint) Email (Outlook or Lotus Notes) General Networking VPN Clients Remote Access To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Application Engineer in Syracuse, NY

We are currently seeking an individual for our client to fill the following full time role:

An Application Engineer is an individual who is well versed in the understanding of technology. The role requires both broad technical knowledge and the ability to provide solutions to a customer's business problem.

The position requires a demonstrated ability to effectively engage internal and external customers related to the lifecycle of a project and/or task.

Application Engineers are expected to maintain and/or foster effective customer communications.

The Application Engineer must have a successful track record managing assigned deliverables through completion.

Experience: Knowledge Skill Requirements:

A minimum of two years systems engineering experience as demonstrated by a combination of network and systems installation experience and network and systems maintenance experience.

An Application Engineer has a good working knowledge of Operating Systems and data networking products.
Understanding of Windows, Linux, routers, switches, routing protocols, desktop protocols (TCP/IP, IPX, and
Appletalk) and Ethernet is essential.

Application Engineers have a working knowledge of the OSI model. An understanding of TCP/IP is required.

Further, knowledge of three of nine listed concentration areas is also required:
Database systems (SQL), Microsoft
products, Citrix products, Systems Management products, System architecture (Client Server or web based appliance), Cisco LAN Switching Products, Cisco Network Management Products, Cisco Voice products, and Cisco IOS.
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Junior to Mid-Level C++ Developer needed for Top Financial Company! in New York, NY

There is presently an amazing opportunity at one of the premier financial institutions for a Junior to Mid-Level C++ Developer. This is a full-time, permanent position that offers an excellent base salary, benefits and bonus package and potential for advancement. They are sharp, tech-savvy individual with some prior financial industry experience to join their Accounting Application Development team in their Global Treasury IT Group. You would be joining a team of Business Analysts and a Developer while working on strategic and tactical projects for the Accounting and Finance business area. Most development work will be on the Summit application using and extending the Summit API. To be considered for this position, you MUST possess: a minimum of 2 years experience in C++ and SQL on Sybase development, some prior financial product or industry knowledge or experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preference will be given to anyone possessing prior Treasury experience or accounting knowledge. This is a great opportunity to get you foot in the door of a globally recognized corporation! APPLY NOW! Experience: call for details, financial experience, treasury, accounting, summit, api, c++, sql, sybase To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Entry Level Unix Resource in Alplaus, NY

About Us:

PALADIN Consulting, Inc. is a privately held business and a national provider of Information Technology consulting and custom software development services; high end clerical, accounting and other specialty professional staffing services, including desktop publishing and computer graphics services. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. has been providing IT services specializing in Information Technology professionals from Help Desk to System Programmers for over 20 years. Position types are contract, contract to hire, and permanent. PALADIN Consulting, Inc. offers benefits to consultants including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401K Plan. Automatic Payroll Deposit is available.

About the Position:
Primary responsibilities include creating and managing UNIX accounts and shares, kick starting RedHat machines, break-fix work on Linux and Solaris boxes. Support of Unix engineering applications and license management.


Zach Skelton
Technical Recruiter
PALADIN Consulting, Inc.
office:
fax:
zskelton@paladin-
Dallas, TX 75251
to view our current opportunities available.
Experience: Unix Experience Linux and Solaris Break/Fix To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

IVR Java Genesys in New York, NY

Need 2 IVR people with Java/J2EE and familiarity with the Genesys platfor is a plus
These individuals with maintain and integrate IVR Technology To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Business Analyst in New York, NY

Tuesday, November 14, 2006
***For immediate and confidential consideration, send resumes to

Our client, a downtown based web publishing company, has an immediate need for a Business Analyst on a long-term consulting basis. The Business Analyst will be a key member an enterprise-wide project that will be evolving current web publishing systems into more sophisticated systems. The Business Analyst will work closely with the web development team in gathering and analyzing requirements for the new development systems. The Business Analyst will also act as a liaison between the technology and business teams, working daily with developers, publishers, product managers and marketing managers. The candidate will also play in active role in providing input on web development solutions and assisting with Quality Assurance, QA.

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: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
-Experience with data analysis and technical writing.
-Strong web publishing or web development and Quality Assurance background preferred.
-Database skills with SQL Server is a plus.
-Knowledge of the software development life-cycle is a huge plus.
-Working exposure in an application development environment.


MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATLEY. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE. ABSOLUTELY NO THIRD PARTIES.
Due to the large volume of responses, candidates who do not meet the job requirements may not be contacted regarding their resumes.
***For immediate and confidential consideration, send resumes to To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

PeopleSoft SA Configuration Manager in Ithaca, NY


BGI is looking for PeopleSoft SA Configuration Manager

for a PeopleSoft HRCS v8.9 Student Administration Implementation

Must Have:
Experience with UNIX Shell script programming
Experience SQL programming in Oracle (10g)
Experience with SQR and PeopleCode programming
Experience migrating Peoplesoft objects between environments
Experience with creating and configuring Peoplesoft environments
Experience with Change Assistant


Duration: Jan. 07 through March 08
Location: Upstate New York
Rate: DOE Experience: Desired skills: Student Administration. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Administrator in New York, NY

A Global Investment Bank is seeking a Project Administrator to support project plan administration and status reporting for Financial Life Services Operations.

Responsibilities:

. Provide hands-on support in managing project plan updates and coordinating program deliverables for Call Center Build out, setup of new Brokerage Operations, and coordination with key partners.
. Assist with tracking and rollup of Operations plan tasks into the overall Program Management Office, and general house-keeping of all aspects of project administration.
. On weekly basis prepare and publish extracts from MS Project that allow recipients to easily view tasks that are overdue or at risk of becoming overdue, as schedule dictates.
. Meet with task owners at least weekly to obtain status updates for the plan. Review accuracy of completion status, dependencies and successor tasks.
. Consolidate updates and escalate to Business Admin manager those updates that indicate slippage to plan, and the projected impact.
. Capture new issues and risks for Operations task owners into the consolidated Tracking Databases.
. Follow up on status of all open issues and risks ahead of weekly reviews.
. Use Powerpoint skills to prepare various status reports, from high level summary reporting to more granular status, as need dictates.



Interested candidates please contact Sean Mar at (212) 661-8235 ext 237 or email seanDOTmarATajilonDOTcom. Ajilon is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Experience: Requirements:

. Possesses excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word primarily).
. Working knowledge of MS Visio considered a plus.
. Knowledge of the Brokerage business or operations is desirable, so that the updates and tracking tasks have context for the project administrator.
. Experience with rollout of technology projects is preferable (in any domain or business), so that the incumbent has an understanding of the logical sequence of many of the tasks reflected in this plan.
. Strong written and verbal communications so that status reporting will be clear, unambiguous and concise.

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Business Analyst - Business Continuity in New York, NY

A Global Financial Services conglomerate is seeking a Business Analyst specializing in Business Continuity (Technology). As an individual contributor in Business Continuity, you will work in a team environment for the Investment Bank on ensuring LOB's are prepared for their annual tests. In this role you will coordinate the compilation of business requirements for tests, coordinate logistics, run ad hoc reports from Access, assist in event scheduling and post test problem documentation.

Interested candidates please contact Sean Mar at (212) 661-8235 ext 237 or email seanDOTmarATajilonDOTcom. Ajilon is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Experience: Requirements:

Access, Excel, Lotus Notes.
Project management experience in IT auditing.
Banking/brokerage experience is a plus.
Excellent written and communication skills.

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Analyst Business Systems in Buffalo, NY

I. Summary of Position



Work under general supervision to assist in development, design and implementation of business systems or to complete specialty functions. Manage small projects or tasks on larger projects of medium risk as assigned. Directs project activities, initiates analysis, and provides solutions for problems within scope of responsibility. The Business Systems job family includes all functions supporting applications systems including applications development, business analysis, research and development, and systems integration for business systems.



II. Principal Accountabilities



1. Assist in the development, design and implementation of business systems. Serve as member of a project team or as an individual contributor as assigned. Provide computer program and system development and technical support for systems of highest complexity level. Plan and conduct tests, identifies procedures, resolves production problems, conducts walk-throughs, coordinates implementations.

2. When assigned as project manager, leads projects of high complexity, prepares project plans, estimates and schedules, and manages projects to assure objectives are met on time and within cost. Assess implementation impacts, develops external designs and feasibility studies, and procedures. Design and coordinate systems and acceptance tests, implementation reviews. Determine alternative solutions with risk analysis and recommended actions. Coordinate activities and evaluates performance of project team and reports performance. May lead multiple projects simultaneously.

3. Perform business systems development tasks, including: working with users to define systems needs; designing business systems and technical specifications of a complex nature to meet user needs; translating logic diagrams into program statements; designing specifications, screen designs, procedures, and technical requirements; setting technical direction and defining inter-system testing requirements, installing and implementing vendor packages; and conducting research in emerging technologies. Design, code, test, debug and document programs.

4. Assist in training and orientation of other staff and users.

5. Develop proficiency in project management and systems analysis skills. Maintains proficiency in programming languages, program development and testing.

6. Remain current on technical and professional developments affecting area of responsibility.

7. Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events.

8. Support the Company’s Diversity programs.

9. Complete other related duties as assigned. Experience: III. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This position requires an individual with:

* A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experiences with major or minor in Computer Science or related field.

* A Minimum of three years experience in business systems development, methods and tools or a specialty function or have demonstrated the necessary proficiencies to function as a intermediate level capacity.
* The ability to interface with business systems users to identify needs and assist in implementation; strong communication, project management and problem solving skills; knowledge of the systems development life cycle; leadership ability; and a willingness to take appropriate risk.

IV. Quantitative Dimensions

N/A

V. Additional Information

1) Will be responsible for creating and maintaining development roadmaps for diverse applications
2) Will understand and document architecture, implementation, and operational concerns for existing and new applications
3) Will become primary production support for applications as documentation and on-the-job training are completed
4) Must be able to work assertively, and take initiative to gather information from other development staff, and independently research operational issues
5) Must be able to break complex problems into small modules that can be solved individually
6) Exposure to any or all of the following are useful: Unix shell scripting, WebSphere administration, MQ Messaging, relational databases (specifically Oracle), SQL, Java web app development To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

PeopleSoft SA Developers in Ithaca, NY


BGI is looking for PeopleSoft SA Developers

for a PeopleSoft HRCS v8.9 Student Administration Implementation

Must Have:
Previous experience with PeopleSoft in Higher Ed, especially Student Administration
Previous experience writing Oracle PL/SQL
PeopleSoft application implementation or production support experience
PeopleTools experience at a recent level (our current version is 8.4.x)
Experience with writing SQRs
Experience writing Component Interfaces
Experience with Application Engine
Experience with Excel to CI tool
Experience with Application Messaging
Experience with producing customization documentation
Experience with designing customizations including interfaces
Experience with Web Services against Peoplesoft


Duration: Jan. 07 through Nov. 07
Location: Upstate New York
Rate: DOE


Experience: Desired skills: Student Administration. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Manager with Equities / Messaging exp. in New York, NY

Genesis10 currently has several Project Manager openings in New York City.
The project managers will be responsible for the management of technical project(s) from initiation through implementation. Responsible for working with development managers to establish project requirements, priorities, and deadlines. Will Integrate project plans into Program Plans. Coordinate tasks and issues across resources and functional groups both within and outside of the development group. Coordinate tasks and issues across project teams. Track budget for assigned project(s) and manage through variances. Prepare and provide regular project and program communication across the businesses, regions, support and technology groups. Prepare and present project status reports on regular basis and input into program level reporting requirements. Experience: Required Skills:
- 5 to 6 years of Technical Management & Business Analysis experience.
- Several years of Equities experience.
- 1- 2 years of Messaging experience (MQ Series preferred)
- MS Excel & MS Project experience
Optional skills:
- 1-2 years of Architecture, ETL, Informatica, Latent Zero or other Order Management Systems
- Strong written and oral communication skills required.
- Looking for someone who is very organized, detail-oriented, execution-focused and who has very good interpersonal skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Monday, November 13, 2006

Software Engineer in New York, NY

Monday, November 13, 2006
Software Engineer

Overview:

This position is for is a leading email marketing and customer intelligence company. Strong open-source based technology and impassioned people drive our best of breed application solutions, drawing household name clients from every industry to execute their marketing campaigns and leverage our advanced targeting, personalization and analytical capabilities. We are looking for someone who likes to be challenged with programming tasks as well as data forensics. This will be a chance to participate in building a growing company.

We are looking for Software Engineers for our New York City (Manhattan) and Los Angeles (El Segundo) offices with a Unix/Linux background and expert knowledge of Perl for both Perl application interface development as well backend data-processing. Knowledge of C, shell scripting, and javascript are desirable. Our development process is not fully formalized and requires developers to wear several hats at times and be involved from analysis and design through testing, implementation and support of live systems.

General database knowledge including SQL is a must and more experience, especially in Oracle/MySQL is desirable. Applicants must be self-motivated, organized, able to communicate with internal clients, and have the ability to both complete projects independently as well as work on small teams.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the Software Engineer are:

* Work with developers to release new versions of our software product.
* Install, update, and manage versioning information as well as release documents for the software.
* Help in the maintenance of the software at various locations.
* Work closely with engineers and client service personnel to develop the software roadmap for the product.
* Help research data to help clients gain a better understanding of data collected on their web sites.

Requirements:

The primary requirements for the Software Engineer are:

* BS degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
* 2+ yrs. in software engineering
* 2+ yrs. working with Linux required (Debian preferred)
* Proven skills in SQL database programming
* Use of scripting languages like Python or Perl
* Experience with C, shell scripting, javascript, XML, Apache, and Oracle are preferred
* Experience managing software installations
* Experience with CVS, Subversion or other versioning software
* Strong written and spoken communication skills


Compensation:

* Base ($50K - $100K) depending on experience
* Full benefit package

To Apply:

For consideration, please send resume to:

Ben Schrenzel
Schrenzel Technical Staffing, Inc.

ben.schrenzel@
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