Saturday, December 22, 2007

Facets Specialist in Buffalo, NY

Saturday, December 22, 2007
The immediate need is for what is being called Facets Business Analysts. These BAs are much more technical than the "typical" BA. Key points I am asking about in my phone screens are around Crosswalk experience, which modules within Facets (finance, provider, eligibility, billing, etc.), if they have designed and developed extracts / interfaces / letters / reports, developed and documented user requirements, experience around testing (we will use Mercury Quality Center for defect tracking) and fixes. Candidates for these 8 openings will have a configuration mix of new implementation and upgrades of Facets. They will be performing gap analysis as well.




Experience: BA, Project Managers, Programmers, Testers. All in Facets.. Must be facets.

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Trainer in Buffalo, NY

Will interact heavily with project leadership team and also with end users to gather requirements on training, implementation, etc. May also do actual training classes.



Assignment Description (purpose, duties & responsibilities):

This section will be copied into the Temporary Staff Work Order Person will be responsible for coordination of training and rollout for two or three large-scale projects ($2 million + each, 2000 users) Must have experience with at least one large-scale rollout. Person needs to be self-motivated and good at extracting requirements / ideas from a diverse group of business and technical users. Preference would be given to someone who has actually led training classes in the past, but this is not an absolute requirement.


Experience: REQUIRED SKILLS Large Project Rollout Experience Large Project Implementation Experience Training Skills

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Friday, December 21, 2007

Network Engineer in New York, NY

Friday, December 21, 2007
A well known financial company in the New York City area is looking for a Network Engineer.



Individual must be flexible with their availability.



Scope of position:

Work to ensure that F5 load balancers, 3DNS, GTM's are implemented,

maintained and highly available. Where needed, configure or troubleshoot Cisco network equipment that supports the connectivity to the F5 devices.

Develop scripts to automate tasks as needed.This position will consist of projects, tasks, changes, documenting, training others.



Main Responsibilities:

Maintain and support web hosting/load balancing environment consisting of 3DNS, BigIP devices, SSL accelerators, HTTP compressors and DNS servers while staying within all Thomson policies and Change Management procedures. Coordinate upgrades and changes with business entities and Thomson Global Technology Infrastructure groups. Be detail oriented and produce regular documentation to effectively manage the load balancing environment. Have a thorough knowledge of the load balancing in a geographically dispersed environment and be able to make and perform changes where needed. Have a working knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls; basic EIGRP/BGP routing concepts, IP/ARP/MAC issues, troubleshooting VLAN or physical connectivity to F5 devices and servers, troubleshooting Cisco access-list and NAT issues. Have thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, flags and be able to troubleshoot

connectivity issues using Wireshark/Tcpdump/snoop. Have thorough knowledge of DNS, SSL certificate, Cookies, HTTP protocol issues,

HTTP compression, SSL accelerators, and be able to troubleshoot issues of above. Opening work tickets and providing support with production outage software installations. Responsible for gathering/coordinating resources from other technology teams, if necessary to complete project deadlines.

Review project specifications and make recommendations for

improvements. Follow through on assigned project tasks and consultations/conference calls. Travel to remote sites as appropriate to participate in data center moves, server installs, and team meetings.




Experience: Required Skills:

HARDWARE

F5 Devices

Cisco IOS/CATOS/PIX Firewall

SOFTWARE

Load balancing in a local and geographical DNS.

HTTP load balancers

HTTP compressors

SSL accelerators

Cookie usage

DNS



PLEASE EMAIL RESUME IN MS WORD WITH SHORT SYNOPSIS OF MATCHING SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE.



Interested candidates please contact Pedro Garcia at pedro(dot)garcia(at)ajilon(dot)com

Adecco / Ajilon is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).





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Sampras Developer in New York, NY

Position Description: Candidate will be responsible for designing, developing

and maintaining all components of the present

Credit Risk Management System including

Front-End, Mid-Layer, and computational Backhand.

He will also actively work on the migration of

the current Credit Risk Management System to the

Credit Infrastructure Transformation (CIT)

strategic risk management component. Dynamic work

environment requires ability to work in team

environment on a number of different projects.

The application is build on top of UNIX/Linux

Platform and involves C++, Java, Schell-Script

and Stored Procedure components


Experience: Required Skills:

Ranking Skill Name Experience

-- C/C++ Intermediate 5-6

-- Java Intermediate 5-6

-- Linux Not Specified

-- SQL Not Specified

-- UNIX Not Specified

-- Unix Shell Scripting Not Specified



Optional Skills:

Skill Name Experience

GUI Not Specified

J2EE Not Specified

Perl Not Specified

Sybase SQL Server Not Specified



Additional Comments: Qualifications:

. The candidate must have 5+ years development

experience with Java and C++ on UNIX/Linux

platforms.

. Excellent OO and component design

skills.

. Considerable experience with SQL, Database

design and stored procedures (preferably Sybase

Transact-SQL).

. Considerable experience with UNIX Shell Scripts

and Perl.

. Experience with J2EE technologies and the

ability to develop and maintain a Graphical User

Interface.

. Experience with building financial

applications.

. Good communications and analytical skills.



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BUSINESS ANALYST in New York, NY

Equities Middle Office Plan role requires an excellent understanding of Equities MO trade processing (allocations, confirmations, booking logic, etc). Successful candidate will have experience supporting an equities business as well as proven experience writing functional specifications and managing user testing. Plan role act as liaison between MO users and the build team and thus must also have good

understanding of client-server technology


Experience: 5+ Years of Business Analysis

Investment Banking experience related to Equities

Experience with Middle Office

Excellent communication skills

Experience with CMM, MS Excel, MS Project, SQL

Writing Skills

Client Sever Technology





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Project Manager in New York, NY

Reputable Software company whosa a leader and provider of drug safety and pharmacovigilance solutions that help pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies ensure regulatory compliance, streamline operations, and improve product safety is seeking a Sr. Project Manager on the east coast to work from home and at customer sites. This individual must have good business people skills as candidate will be working at client sites on implementation projects.

Project manager will own client relationship with Project Scope, Resources and Budget, etc.


Experience: Must be a hands on project manager with recent hands on project management.

Must have a consulting background with experience managing customer projects

Experience to include:

Project plan

Project charter

SOW

Must have great business analysis skills and great with documentation of requirements

Prefers Pharma/Drug Safety background, but not necessary

Extensive, lucrative bonus structure



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Project Analyst II (0787) in Buffalo, NY



Basic Function:
Provides overall project support to the operational areas within Deposit Product Services (DPS). On a project basis, participating in the definition of the users business requirements, and the design, development, and implementation of final projects. Performs routine analysis and research in support of business goals and strategies, implements modifications to solve routine problems. Assists in day-to-day support. This position is locared in the Central Balancing & Deposit Ops Department of Technology & Banking Operations.
Responsibilities:
On a project basis, perform the following responsibilities:
* Acts in a liaison capacity, assisting users in determining problems/issues. Analyzes information, determines feasible resolution and makes recommendations.
* Perform project related support to include analysis, documentation of business requirements, functional specifications or project management.
* Take an active role in projects impacting departments within the DPS environment.
* Participates in the development of project plans to include activities to be performed. Estimates time frame and effort, following all current standards and procedures and ensuring all efforts are properly documented.
* Develops test plans and scripts; perform clients integrated and system certification testing to ensure proper system functioning.
* Provides consultation services to clients, technicians, and bank departments on the maintenance and functioning of mainframe/PC-based systems.



Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum two years mainframe/PC system experience
- Proven PC/mainframe skills
- Good analytical skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels within the organization



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Project Analyst IV (0892) in Buffalo, NY

Basic Function:
As part of M&T's Loan Controls Division, the Project Analyst IV would work closely with the Commercial Delivery Systems Support technical team.
Responsibilities:
The Project Analyst IV would participate in the gathering and analysis of information for defining business and functional requirements, development and implementation of the final project.
Performs routine to complex analysis and research in support of business goals and strategies.
Implements modifications to solve problems
Assists in day-to-day support of assigned applications
Responsible for Loan Controls applications from a functional perspective and will work closely with the Commercial Delivery Systems support technical team.
Assists the client in addressing problems/issues of any scope
Analyzes information, determines feasible solutions and makes recommendations.
Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations to fulfill business requirements.
Converts business requirements into functional specifications on any scope assignments.
Develops of oversees the development of project assessments and plans to include activities to be performed, estimated timeframes and effort.
May project manage small to medium scope project efforts, direct junior resources and coordinate tasks.
Develops or oversees the development of test plans and scripts, performs client testing for routine to complex processes to ensure proper system functioning.
Provides consultation services to clients, technicians and Bank departments on basic to intricate functions of supported applications.
This may also include the review of system capabilities, operational procedures, forms, marketing materials, or cost analysis.
Maintains a detailed functional understanding of the supported applications CRS, WEBACE in order to support production and issues as they arise.
Participates in planning and implementing new policies and procedures that will improve the performance and effectiveness of the department.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of two to four years' college with at least six years experience in a technology/systems analysis or operational support environment.
Requires strong analytical skills and communication skills
Must be able to quickly grasp new concepts
Demonstrates a high aptitude for complex problem analysis and resolution
Understands development processes and technical concepts
Detail oriented, self motivated; takes initiative to learn new skills and enhance overall knowledge
Asserts ideas, encourages teamwork and acts as a role model when leading or directing others
Strong knowledge of personal computers and the ability to proficiently use MS Project, word and spreadsheet applications
Must possess strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to the target audience
Ideal Qualifications:
Bachelors or MBA preferred
Systems or operations experience in Commercial Loan systems, AFS, Floorplan, Datalink, Commercial Leasing, that work in conjunction with CRS, WebACE
Able to work effectively with client personnel in various organizational positions
Very good project management skills
Understanding of the Loan Control area's functional and operational environment
Able to handle multiple tasks in support of various assignments



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Features/ FX Research Analyst in New York, NY

The Company's futures/FX research analysts will be responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing systematic trading strategies for futures and foreign exchange, in particular for bond, interest rate, equity, and commodity futures and G-10 and emerging market currencies. The Company expects candidates to have a bachelor's degree from a top university, intermediate programming and scripting skills (Unix/Perl/Java), the ability to successfully tackle complex research projects, and exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills. Candidates should possess a strong interest in finance generally, and quantitative trading in particular. Although industry experience is preferred, The Company will certainly consider outstanding entry-level candidates.
Experience: Salary: DOE

Please forward your resume to Neisa at

Thank you.

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Junior ETL Developer in New York, NY

Our midtown based client is looking for a Junior ETL Developer, who has at least 4 years experience in either Data Integrator on Informatica (ETL Tools). The ideal candidate will also have some Universe Design experience and Webi Reporting Tools.



Responsibilities



- Analyze, design, build, test, implement and support ETL solutions for multiple subject areas sourced from disparate data sources used in the media industry.



- Perform data quality analysis, gather information to determine data sources, data targets, data definitions, data relationships, document business rules, and develop data quality metrics



- Design mappings for Data Capture, Staging, Cleansing, transforming, Loading, and Auditing



- Design workflow and schedules for automated data loading



- Unit, system and regression testing of all ETL jobs



- knowledge of formal data modeling methodologies



- Develop ETL design documentation include source/target mapping and data dictionary information





Aspects Of Performance



- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to comprehend complex mathematical calculations and formulas.



- Solid oral and written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to management and non-technical audiences.



- Self - motivated, well organized and have strong innovation and facilitation skills, especially in driving consensus among senior technical resources.



- Ability and desire to work within a cross-functional team environment with people from multiple business units, vendors, countries and cultures.



- Is able to work with little direction or supervision but understands when to ask for support and promotes an open flow of information so that all are well informed.



- Demonstrates good personal time management skills, including punctuality, time reporting and completion of assigned tasks within agreed time frames.



Qualifications



- Four year college degree in a scientific or technical field



- 2+ years experience building data warehouse and business intelligence solutions.



- 2+ years experience as a ETL developer.



- 2+ years of database design expertise in major Relational Data Management Systems (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, DB2)



- Experience in Implementing/Supporting core Business Objects products (e.g. Business Data Integrator, Business Objects Enterprise; Designer; WebIntelligence; or Dashboard Manager).





- Good to high-level knowledge of servers operating systems (Windows and UNIX and AIX).



- knowledge of web technologies (HTML), application server environments (JAVA) and web servers (IIS and Apache Tomcat)



- Experience and/or certification in any combination of the following SQL, Oracle, DB2 and BusinessObjects a definite plus.

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Global IP Telephony & Network Administrator in New York, NY

Our midtown based client is looking for a Global IP Telephony & Network Administrator who will be responsible for the installation and Level 2 (L2) support of IPT systems, VoIP communications, and legacy PBX integration. Additional responsibilities will include the support of other team members with core switch and router functions.



Job Responsibilities



- Installation, operation and L2 Support of Cisco-based voice Routers, Switches, Gateways, Security Solutions, Wireless Solutions and Management Solutions



- Installation, operation and L2 Support of Cisco-based IP Telephony Networks including Cisco Call Manager/Call Manager Express, Unity, and QoS



- Maintain Cisco ACS core environment



- Provides recommendations on workflow and management changes and design enhancements to the infrastructure to improve reliably and performance, reduce cost, and anticipate Company growth and acquisitions



- Evaluate network equipment and services to ensure they meet business and technical requirements



- Adopt new configurations as standards for production network environment



- Work closely with the Design and Architecture Team to implement solutions that have been fully designed and tested



- Produce documentation of environment and operational processes



- Create / update policies, procedures, and documentation to adapt to new technologies and business requirements



- Maintain detailed knowledge of company network standards and the overall local, regional and global network environments



- Ensure SOX compliance is maintained on all Network systems







Job / Educational Requirements





Must Have Strong Knowledge In:



- LAN and WAN architectures and related diagnostic tools

- Cisco switching and routing technologies.

- Cisco CallManager

- Cisco Unity Voice Mail Systems

- Cisco AVVID Architecture

- Routers / Voice Gateways

- Cisco Voice Portal (CVP)





In addition, candidate must possess the following:



- Strong discipline of testing of hotfixes, and patches prior to installing in production environment

- Excellent customer communication skills

- Flexible schedule to accommodate for travel to other locations for IT staff meetings, training and/or assist with clients projects

- Ability to test and introduce new utilities to help the environment

- Able to multi-task and prioritize work for self and/or small team independently

- Able to resolve complex problems seeking guidance when necessary

- Be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport





Desirable Requirements



Experience in any of the following areas is desirable:



- Nortel PBX administration

- Avaya PBX administration

- Cisco IPCC products

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QA-Load/Performance Test Analyst in Carle Place, NY

The primary role of this position is to Performance/Load/Stress test internal and external systems/applications utilizing the Mercury LoadRunner tool suite.

The scope of these responsibilities includes designing, developing and executing customized LoadRunner performance tests at all levels of the enterprise,

reporting potential performance issues, and creating statistical models to monitor performance deviations.



Core Responsibilities of the Role:



Develops a thorough understanding of the operations and functions of the company's family of brand and shared service applications



Develops relationships with the Software Engineering, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Infrastructure team



Develops a testing plan/schedule and maintain test matrix based on development completions and project timelines.



Communicates with Project Managers, Systems Architects, Systems Analyst, DBA's and Software Engineers to gather requirements for testing and develop estimates for testing execution



Writes effective test scripts within the framework of approved testing tools (Mercury Interactive - Load Runner, Win Runner) using documented requirements and technical specifications provided by the project team



Constructs Test case and Test scripts, sets up and configures stress servers, the definition of performance metrics, execution of detailed stress runs and collection/analysis of stress results



Constructs test plans to address the testing needs of load, stress and performance testing



Updates project tracking tools as needed i.e. MS Project Plan



Education & Experience:



BS degree in Computer Science



3 - 5 years experience implementing and executing on LoadRunner versions



Minimum 3+ years of testing experience - writing test plans, cases, and scripts



Previous project/test management/planning experience



Solid scripting and programming skills (with emphasis on C/C++, Visual Basic, VBScript, Java, SQL and Batch Files)



Understanding of software architecture technologies (e.g. HTML, VB, .Net, XML, Java, Web Services, SOA, SOAP, Unix/Linux knowledge)



Experience with the following protocols: Citrix, HTTP and Web Services



Experienced with the LoadRunner monitors and Analysis tool



Experience with software quality assurance methodologies and actual hands-on testing



Experience with Mercury's Quality Center



Experience with Software Quality Assurance Methodologies.



Pluses:



Mercury Certification (CPC, CPS, CI); Experience with QuickTest Pro; Experience with Web services



Skills:



Technical / Process / Q-A & Performance Testing Skills



Comprehensive understanding of how to set up a test (i.e. test duration, test ramp-up/down speed, determining the number of users to test with based on total user population)



Interpret test results and data to identify performance bottlenecks caused by code, configuration issues, hardware, etc.



Practical/Reasoning/Communication Skill



Additional Expectations:



Demonstrates appropriate leadership styles in varying circumstances



Work is performed without considerable direction and can exercise



Considerable latitude in approaches to assignments.



Generates enthusiasm among team members



Proactive seek opportunity to serve in leadership roles



Manages the process of innovative change in Q/A



Frequent contacts are both inside and outside of IT, generally requiring discussion/explanation of difficult/complex issues associated with projects



Travel required: <25%
Experience: LoadRunner,CITRIX,UNIX,C,C++,HTML,Java,SQL,Visual Basic,XML,WinRunner,Linux,VBScript,,.NET,MS-Project,SOA, SOAP, Mercury's Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, HTTP, Web Services, Mercury Certification (CPC, CPS, CI),

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Websphere Administrator in Carle Place, NY

Our client is looking for a Websphere Administrator to design, implement and manage our Websphere environment. The person will be part of a Websphere administrator team.

The person will be working in both Website and backend environments



Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·This individual will support and manage complex application systems on the Websphere platform.



·Experience in installation, configuration, deployment and management of Enterprise Applications in a clustered and non-clustered

environment using IBM WebSphere Application Server 4.0/5.x/6.x.



·Perform day-to-day operational duties including monitoring systems and processes on all systems under the Administrator responsibilities.



·Extensive experience in implementation of Workload Management (WLM) using cloning and clustering techniques including Horizontal and Vertical Scaling for failover and backup/recovery processes



·Experience in Performance tuning each environment and troubleshooting.



·Experience in

Installing Upgrade Fix Packs and Migrating

to latest versions.



·Experience in using Tivoli Performance Viewer, Log Analyzer.



·Familiar with WebSphere Portal Adminstration.



·Configured environments to an application's specific requirements such as JDBC, JMS, High Availability and Session Management.



·Familiarity with architecture of the modules according to the j2EE standards (Client tier, Web tier, Business tier and EIS tier).



·OS knowledge of Redhat Linux is necessary



Skills:



·Expertise Clustering, Performance tuning and trouble shooting of IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.1/6.x.



·Extensive experience in session management



·Excellent trouble shooting skills.



·Flexible scheduling.



·Excellent written and verbal communications skills.



·Ability to perform multiples tasks and meet project deadlines.



·Must be available for on-call rotation.



·Should have used Tivoli Performance Viewer and Resource Analyzer for performance and Log Analyzer for troubleshooting in production environments



·Proficiency in development of JACL, TCL scripts and shell scripts using WSAdmin, WSCP and XMLConfig tools to automate the WebSphere regular maintenance tasks.



Knowledge of Capacity Planning, High Availability and Systems Scalability solutions



-3 years experience in deployment

production support in a Websphere 5.x and 6.x



Additional Expectations:



-Work is performed under minimal supervision and/or review.

-Follows specific, detailed directions.

-Displays a positive attitude

-Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.

-Sets high standards of performance for oneself

-Takes decisions directly from Manager

-Problems are usually routine and solved using standard procedures or established guidelines.

-Takes a moderately active role in meetings.

-Optimally utilizes all channels of communications

-Listens to others and accepts input from team members

-Self confident and eager



Certifications:

IBM Certified consultant in Websphere Administration
Experience: J2EE,Tivoli,Websphere,Workload Management (WLM), Tivoli Performance Viewer, Log Analyzer, RedHat Linux, JDBC, XML Config Tools, JMS, JACL, TCL scripts, WS Admin, WSCP,

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C++ Developer in New York, NY

We are looking for a "hands on" senior software

developer to help create an integration layer

between tactical systems written in Excel and

more structured strategic systems. We are looking

for a structured, systematic developer with

experience in both Excel and object-oriented

programming.
Experience: Mandatory:

1) Python (Core Python, wxPython, Zope, distributed object store, webservices, web frameworks, etc)

2) C++ programming experience (Core C++, Boost, etc)



All plus points below:



Excellent plus to have:

1) Windows programming experience (COM, Automation, Visual C++, Registry, Installer, etc)



2) Java programming experience (Core Java, Tomcat, Maven, etc)



Good plus to have:

1) C#

2) VBA

3) Open source projects



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Developer (0720) in Buffalo, NY

Basic Function:
As part of M&T's Technology Infrastructure the Developer would perform the analysis, design, programming and implementation on systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems.
Responsibilities:
Planning, development, implementation, and administration of the M&T Bank Asset, Problem, and Change Management Systems.
On call for off shift concerns as necessary. 
This position performs analysis, design, programming, and implementation on systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems.
Applies conversions and enhancements to business systems.
Maintains, develops and modifies programs according to detailed specifications.
Automating manual and/or inefficient processes using a programming language; such as Java.
Writing and editing software that interacts with databases (Preferably Microsoft SQL Server)
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of four years college with at least five years experience in Programmer/Analyst environment.
Requires experience with application development software and hardware platforms; such as Java, Java Script, Perl, Shell scripting, PHP, but not limited to.
Strong knowledge and systems administration experience with relational database design and management, UNIX/Linux server administration.
Possess a strong ability to develop applications to business requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Requires a thorough knowledge of the system development life cycle and application development alternatives.
Demonstrates a high aptitude for complex problem analysis and resolution.
Ideal Qualifications:
BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred.
Strong knowledge and proficiency for system administration and concepts for software utilized in HP Peregrine Service Center, HP Peregrine Asset Center and MS SQL Server.
ITIL experience with and/or ITIL certification
Bank operations and proven project management experience is a plus
Prior operational experience in a support position and/or in a position requiring a high level of technical customer service.
Strong organizational abilities



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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Web Software Developer in New York, NY

Thursday, December 20, 2007
Our client seeks motivated Web Software Developers to become part of their dynamic Web Services team through the complete software life cycle for web site features and functions, as well as back-end support systems to produce robust bug free software.

The key responsibilities of this position will be to participate in design sessions, write and test code, and systems integration.

The Web Engineering Department provides the foundation for the client's websites. Its responsibilities include building and supporting their web application infrastructures and related databases, providing connectivity to allow various portions of the website to properly function, and providing the marketing department the tools necessary to assist in the sale and promotion of our products.

Additionally, we provide and update the various administrative facilities that allow the customer services department to manage various inquires from both our internal and external customers

Experience: Primary tasks for this position include:
. Programming for our online software projects, including prototyping, building and testing scripts on new projects, as well as defect repair on currently deployed systems;
. Database programming, including SQL queries, schema, table and view creation;
. Unit testing of all code artifacts, documentation of all work artifacts, including code comments, user manuals, and development notes;
. Continuous integration of code into source code control systems.

Professional Requirements:
Our ideal candidates will have either strong procedural and object-oriented programming experience in Java or agile development experience using Ruby on Rails.
. Thorough knowledge of website construction and/or client-server application development is a must.
. Implement projects in Java and Ruby.
. Knowledge of relational databases and competency in intranet/internet technologies is required.
. Proven ability to work with technology vendors in the delivery of project solutions is important.
. Demonstrate that they have a breadth of understanding of technology.

Experience:
One to three years professional programming experience for customer facing websites. Up-to-date knowledge required in the following areas- Java EE and Ruby. Systems administration and integration experience preferred. The individual must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The individual must have excellent written and communication skills.

Education:
Bachelor's degree computer science or training and experience in related fields.


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Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Project Manager - New York, NY in New York, NY

Wednesday, December 19, 2007
FINRA was created through the consolidation of NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) and the member regulation, enforcement, and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States and is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.



We are currently seeking talented individuals for the Project Manger opening in our Department of Risk Oversight and Operational Regulation in New York, NY.



Major Purpose of Job:

Develop methods to enhance the member firms risk assessment and examination process through technology by automating the review of examination scope modules and procedures using data received from member firms.



Essential Job Functions:

-Identify relevant data to be received from member firms using technology enabled tools.

-Work closely with internal/external committees and technology staff to identify/prioritize targeted elements for automation.

-Work closely with technology in the development of systems to analyze data received from firms and to establish compatible file formats.

-Perform regulatory analysis of data received and work closely with Unit surveillance and examination staff to develop methods for utilizing the data to assist in identifying regulatory risk and planning risk-based examinations.

-Work closely with member firm representatives to provide guidance, answer questions and assist them in developing and submitting requested data.

-Perform verification and testing of all electronically received data and assist technology staff in the development of business rules for submitted files.

-Review and ensure quality and completeness of the automated data application by monitoring effectiveness in field.

-Assist in the management of the department's automation projects and provide regular status reports.



Other responsibilities:

-Participate on examinations and promote the use of information developed by the department on examinations through education and training of examination staff.

-Participate in special projects, as assigned.



Education/Experience Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science.

-Minimum of six years of Securities, Finance, Brokerage Operations, Internal Audit or Regulatory related experience.

-Working knowledge of varied area of securities firm operations and finance including accounting, regulatory reporting, trade processing, margin, and possession or control requirement.

-Good understanding of client/server architectures.

-Strong knowledge of proprietary technology and applications, databases and windows development tools.

-Strong supervisory and training skills.

-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with business and technical staff of member firms.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

-Excellent computer skills.



Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment.



In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, and an incentive bonus, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) with company match; a company funded pension plan; tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA.





ABOUT FINRA:



A new single SRO [Self Regulatory Organization] for the U.S. Securities Industry was created with the joining of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. in July 2007. This new SRO is the largest self-regulatory organization for securities brokers and dealers in the world. FINRA streamlines regulation by eliminating dual-regulation that existed for 200 of the largest securities firms in the U.S. Come join us as we become a modern regulator by focusing our efforts not just on enforcement of rules, but on forward thinking activities such as member education, investor education, compliance training for industry firms and increased collaboration with other U.S. and International Regulatory bodies.



FINRA is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. All told, FINRA oversees nearly 5,100 brokerage firms, about 173,000 branch offices and more than 665,000 registered securities representatives. FINRA touches virtually every aspect of the securities business - from registering and educating all industry participants, to examining securities firms, enforcing both FINRA rules and the federal securities laws, and administering the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and member firms. FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.

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C# or Java Developer in New York, NY

Title: C# or Java Developer
Location: NYC
Start: ASAP
Duration: 1yr+


Description:
The Sales Order Management Technology team is responsible for the design, development, and support of systems to manage orders for sales traders. We are building out our next generation system known as Stride. Stride will support order management for listed securities globally. The user base will be over 400 people spread throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Key product lines will include shares and options as well as others. The system will support both electronic as well as manual order management. The development team has members in NY, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

Position Description:
Design, develop, and support features within Stride. Write client-side code in C# to access data and update the UI. Our initial focus will be to implement features to support the European shares business. Shortly thereafter, we will add support for complex option strategy orders (e.g. delta neutral options, straddles, strangles, etc). Over time, we will decommission various existing order management systems. Job requires a focus on building a scalable, reliable, user-friendly order management GUI. There may be some work on the server side in Java

Experience: Technical Skill Requirements:

* 3+ years of C# or Java
* Swing or C# GUI development experience
* Experience writing n-tier apps requiring high volume and low latency
* Experience writing code in a multithreaded environment
* Remote object development experience a plus (e.g. Rendezvous, Corba, Ice, others)
* Object-oriented design and development experience a plus
* Relational database experience preferably Sybase a plus
* Perl or shell scripting experience a plus
* Strong communication skills as developers interact directly with users to get requirements and provide support
* Financial industry experience a plus


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NCS Staff Specialist (0822) in Buffalo, NY

BASIC FUNCTION:
As part of M&T's NCS/Technology Infrastructure division the Staff Specialist provides designs, specifies information systems solutions and highly technical direction in the development of new or existing systems to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements.  Acts as a principal analyst for major systems modifications effectively using analytical skills, technical skills, available technology and tools in the evaluation of business requirements and processes.  Provides solutions that are technologically sound
RESPONSIBILITES:
Performs and oversees basic to complex infrastructure systems analysis and design efforts. 
Plays a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects.  
Maintains an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s).
Must be able to direct and monitor project resources, plus coordinate tasks on small to large scope projects. 
Prepares and manages the technical component of project plans.
Participates with systems analysts, operations staff and IT staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing and production support. 
Prepares and reviews test data and executes detailed test plans.
Creates technical procedures and documentation for repeatable processes.
Ability to forecast and track project expenses.
Creates changes in change management system.
Provides highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives.
Prepares thorough, clear technical specifications and functional specifications, and updates systems documentation. 
Prepares charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. 
Prepares and reviews assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.  
Maintains efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications. 
Recommends new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. 
May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Network Infrastructure.
Familiarity and experience with Novell infrastructure products
5 years experience with distributed computing technical analysis in large corporate environment
Bachelor's degree in technical field or 3-5 years professional experience in related environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Financial or banking experience
MBA or Master's degree in related field



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SQA Engineers in Rochester, NY

6 month contract to direct hire or direct hire SQA Engineer.

2 opening, 1 3-5 year and the other 5+ years experience.



Proficient in the use the Mercury Interactive automated tool suite, specifically Winrunner and Loadrunner, to run Windows .net based application through the entire test cycle (regression, load testing, etc).

The ideal candidate will be a person who has a testing background and has supported regression or load/performance testing as well as possesses strong oral and written communication skills.

The chosen candidate will receive only minimal guidance and must be able to hit the ground running.

Must be able to work well within all levels of the software development and testing life cycle. Some experience with developing manual test scripts is beneficial.

Also responsible for defining and utilizing automation tools and methodologies as well as creating, maintaining, and enhancing automated test scripts, and establishing scripting standards.



Primary Responsibilities:

Write test plans, and document bugs

Interface with various departments, including Development, Operations and Product Management




Experience: Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of solid Automated SQA using Mercury Interactive testing experience

Knowledge of WinRunner, LoadRunner, Test Director or other testing tools

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Experience with standard testing methodologies and processes

Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions

Full lifecycle project experience

SQL query development

Defect tracking tool usage

Test management tool usage

Sponsorship is not available for this position.



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Genesys Applications Specialist in Carle Place, NY

Our client is seeking an experienced application support engineer to provide quality operational application and system support for contact center applications. The candidate will be responsible for maintenance/administration/troubleshooting of contact center applications.



Responsibilities



·Performs as lead technical resource for the support of the Call Center applications, including daily operations, technical system analysis, and planning.



·Provide feature enhancement, bug fix and support to existing applications in java and visual basic.



·Documentation and maintenance of call flow / voice treatments



·Researching and resolving routing issues as reported by the business units.



·Modifies, repairs, and conducts preventative maintenance on equipment and related systems, including Genesys, Pipkins, Rightfax, Verizon Busienss TFNM, and AT&T Route-IT



·Design, maintain, and troubleshoot Genesys based routing / reporting for call center.



Position Requirements



·Four year college degree or 10 years hands on work experience



·5 years of hands-on experience with the Genesys platform/

Enterprise Routing in a multi-site configuration



·A strong knowledge of Telecom/Network infrastructure (LEC, IXC); AT&T Route-IT, VB TFNM experience a-plus.



·Understanding of call center modes/methodologies and technologies.



·Excellent customer service skills, sense of urgency and priority, and ability to troubleshoot issues.



·Experience with Workforce Management software, Fax, and testing software.



·Good knowledge of CTI/Telephony integrations



·Good working knowledge of SQL/Oracle, UNIX



·Prior experience with IVRs a-plus (preferably GVP)



·Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies and mainframe applications.



·Demonstrated project management skills.



·Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.



·Excellent understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.



·Excellent written and oral communication skills.



·Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.



·Logical and efficient.



·Keen attention to detail.



·Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.



·Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.



·Highly self motivated and directed.



·Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.



·Strong customer service orientation.



·Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.



Work Conditions



·Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.



·Sitting for extended periods of time.



·Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.



·Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
Experience: Genesys, Pipkins, Rightfax, Verizon Business TFNM, and AT&T Route-IT

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SQL DBA in Carle Place, NY

Our client is seeking a SQL DBA to design, implement and manage their SQL Server Database environment. The person will be part of a DBA team.

The person will be working in both OLTP and DSS environments.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Performance tune SQL Server databases



·Backup and recovery, general administration, migration of

databases between various versions and other DBA activities



·Support high volume websites and supporting it is a must



·Worked with Microsoft cluster environment and replication



·Conceptualize, design and implement complex solutions



·Support and work within standard software development life cycle practices.



·Handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility in work hours.



Technical Skills

- Clear understanding of SQL Server RDBMS fundamentals and its interaction with OS

-SQL Server Installation & upgrade procedures

-Physical database architecture considerations

-Comprehensive backup & disaster recovery strategy

-Effective Security practices

-Automation & scheduling using SQL Server Agent

-DTS Packages

-Performing tasks under both Enterprise Manager & Query Analyzer

-Server-wide/Database-wide Configurations & Settings

-Monitoring & auditing techniques

- Enterprise-wide Replication Implementation & Deployment

- Knowledge of Oracle and prior experience is highly desirable.



Practical/Reasoning/Communications Skills:

- Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness

- The ability to determine which technical solution best fits a given scenario.

- Effective in addressing client needs.

- Generates innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open-mindedness, using existing information in its fullest potential

- Ability to communicate with individuals and small groups

- Contributes appropriately to conversations

- Promotes active listening with team members

- Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, effective, grammatically correct, professional and engaging

- Exceptional communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

- Extremely detail-oriented and able to follow clear methodologies for troubleshooting and development.



Additional Expectations:



- Work is performed under frequent direction and/or review.

Follows specific, detailed directions.

- Displays a positive attitude

- Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.

- Sets high standards of performance for oneself

- Takes decisions directly from Manager

- Problems are usually routine and solved using standard procedures or established guidelines.

- Takes a moderately active role in meetings.

- Optimally utilizes all channels of communications

- Listens to others and accepts input from team members

- Self confident and eager



Certifications: Microsoft SQL MSDBA
Experience: SQL,OLTP, DSS,

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Oracle DBA in Carle Place, NY

Our client is seeking a senior Oracle DBA to design, implement and manage their SQL Server Database environment. This individual will be part of a DBA team. This individual will be working in both OLTP and DSS environments.



·Performance tune Oracle databases



·Backup and recovery, general administration, migration of

databases between various versions and other DBA activities



·Support high volume websites and supporting large databases is a must



·Worked with Oracle cluster environment and replication



·Conceptualize, design and implement complex solutions



·Support and work within standard software development life cycle practices.



·Handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility in work hours.



·Exposure to Shareplex is a plus



·Ability to write scripts on Bourne/C Shell. Familiarity to Perl is expected.



Technical Skills

- Oracle Installation & upgrade procedures

- Physical database architecture considerations

- Comprehensive backup & disaster recovery strategy

- Effective Security practices

- Server-wide/Database-wide Configurations & Settings

- Monitoring & auditing techniques

- Capacity planning and management



Practical/Reasoning/Communications Skills:

- Identifies critical issues with ease

- Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices and mindsets.

- Delivers informative well organized presentations

- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully

- Excels in communicating with individuals and small groups

- Contributes appropriately to conversations

- Promotes active listening with team members

- Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, effective, grammatically correct, professional and engaging

- The ability to determine which technical solution best fits a given

scenario.

- Desire to mentor and train developers in software design and development techniques.

-Ability to manage the design and development of several concurrent projects.

-Exceptional communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

-Extremely detail-oriented and able to follow clear methodologies for troubleshooting and development.



Additional expectations:

-Guides the successful completion of major programs and/or the operations of a major function in the organization.

-Is very skilled in formulating solutions to difficult issues

-Seeks team members input before decision making

-Demonstrates appropriate leadership styles in varying circumstances

-Brings individuals and groups together to accomplish common goals

-Work is performed without considerable direction and can exercise considerable latitude in approaches to assignments.

-Generates enthusiasm among team members

-Proactively seeks opportunity to serve in leadership roles

-Challenges others to develop as leaders whiles serving as a role model

-Manages the process of innovative change

-Frequent contacts are both inside and outside of IT, generally requiring discussion/explanation of difficult/complex issues associated with projects.

-Takes a leadership role in meetings and discussions

-Assists in the facilitation of team and client meetings

-Demonstrates a high level of competence

-Exhibits a willingness to use personal time to advance skill set.
Experience: Oracle, PERL,Shareplex, Bourne/C Shell,

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Senior Oracle DBA- Consultant Opportunity! - in White Plains, NY

Leading IT Solutions firm is seeking an experienced Senior Oracle DBA to join their database team for a long-term consultant project. To be successful in this role, you should possess at least 8 years of experience in Senior Oracle DBA roles with a strong background in 10g RAC, experience in the implementation of High Availability Solutions using RAC, Oracle InterConnect and DataGuard, practical experience in Data Replication technology like Oracle Streams and the ability to mentor client personnel. Additional skills that would be considered a plus include knowledge of Storage Management using SAN and experience in Oracle CDC (Capture Data Change). If you are interested in and qualified for this assignment, please apply now.
Experience: call for details, oracle, dba, administrator, 9i, 10g

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Data Analyst in Rochester, NY

Ajilon Consulting is an international IT consulting firm with offices worldwide. We have over 6,000 consultants in over 80 cities in the United States, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. If you're looking for a company that takes pride in its people, rewards loyalty, has a solid reputation and a passionate commitment to a global vision -- consider a career at Ajilon.
Experience: We are currently seeking a Data Analyst for a one year assignment in Rochester, NY



Person will work from reporting requirements to research data needs and identify data sources. They will do the upfront Data Analysis so that the report developers can move quickly to get the data for their reports.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Business intelligence report definition and data profiling and 5 years of professional IT experience.



In depth knowledge of Star Schema/dimensional modeling and data warehouse methodology



Strong SQL data manipulation, data loading, data cleansing, ETL experience

Solid background in using tools such as ER/Win, TOAD, PL/SQL developer etc.





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Software Development Engineer in Rochester, NY

We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will be

responsible for the management of all software engineers, front end engineers, UI engineers, mid-tier engineers. Individual will be resopnsible for about ten US based developers.




Experience: Individual will have extensive interaction with other IT team members in other countries. This is a hands on position with design and development management, personnel management, solving problems and developing the best approach. This is a very senior level position that does not have a P&L component. This person must be able to code and debug. Technical Skills include .Net, C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server 2005.



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Project Manager - New York, NY in New York, NY

FINRA was created through the consolidation of NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) and the member regulation, enforcement, and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States and is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.



We are currently seeking talented individuals for the Project Manger opening in our Department of Risk Oversight and Operational Regulation in New York, NY.



Major Purpose of Job:

Develop methods to enhance the member firms risk assessment and examination process through technology by automating the review of examination scope modules and procedures using data received from member firms.



Essential Job Functions:

-Identify relevant data to be received from member firms using technology enabled tools.

-Work closely with internal/external committees and technology staff to identify/prioritize targeted elements for automation.

-Work closely with technology in the development of systems to analyze data received from firms and to establish compatible file formats.

-Perform regulatory analysis of data received and work closely with Unit surveillance and examination staff to develop methods for utilizing the data to assist in identifying regulatory risk and planning risk-based examinations.

-Work closely with member firm representatives to provide guidance, answer questions and assist them in developing and submitting requested data.

-Perform verification and testing of all electronically received data and assist technology staff in the development of business rules for submitted files.

-Review and ensure quality and completeness of the automated data application by monitoring effectiveness in field.

-Assist in the management of the department's automation projects and provide regular status reports.



Other responsibilities:

-Participate on examinations and promote the use of information developed by the department on examinations through education and training of examination staff.

-Participate in special projects, as assigned.



Education/Experience Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science.

-Minimum of six years of Securities, Finance, Brokerage Operations, Internal Audit or Regulatory related experience.

-Working knowledge of varied area of securities firm operations and finance including accounting, regulatory reporting, trade processing, margin, and possession or control requirement.

-Good understanding of client/server architectures.

-Strong knowledge of proprietary technology and applications, databases and windows development tools.

-Strong supervisory and training skills.

-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with business and technical staff of member firms.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

-Excellent computer skills.



Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment.



In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, and an incentive bonus, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) with company match; a company funded pension plan; tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA.





ABOUT FINRA:



A new single SRO [Self Regulatory Organization] for the U.S. Securities Industry was created with the joining of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. in July 2007. This new SRO is the largest self-regulatory organization for securities brokers and dealers in the world. FINRA streamlines regulation by eliminating dual-regulation that existed for 200 of the largest securities firms in the U.S. Come join us as we become a modern regulator by focusing our efforts not just on enforcement of rules, but on forward thinking activities such as member education, investor education, compliance training for industry firms and increased collaboration with other U.S. and International Regulatory bodies.



FINRA is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. All told, FINRA oversees nearly 5,100 brokerage firms, about 173,000 branch offices and more than 665,000 registered securities representatives. FINRA touches virtually every aspect of the securities business - from registering and educating all industry participants, to examining securities firms, enforcing both FINRA rules and the federal securities laws, and administering the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and member firms. FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.

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Network Design/ Operations Architect in Rochester, NY

Title: Network Design/ Operations Architect



Location: Rochester, NY



Zip: 14626







CDI is seeking for a hands on network IT designer with excellent verbal and written skills. Expertise in network design is a must. Mastery of routing protocols OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP is required. LAN IOS, CatOS, VLAN, and switching experience is required. Wireless LAN experience is a requirement. Knowledge of VPN implementations and VPN concentrators is required. Knowledge of load balancers is required.. Knowledge of Cisco Works and TACACS is preferred. Extensive experience in network implementations as well as extensive problem determination is a requirement. A CCNP Cisco certification or equivalent experience is required. Some travel and weekend coverage is required.

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Computer Production Supervisor - Network Control (0720) in Buffalo, NY

BASIC FUNCTION:
As part of M&T's T&BO/Technology Infrastructure the Computer Production Supervisor would be responsible for the timely and accurate resolution of network infrastructure related problems.  This would include both scheduled and unscheduled outages to network related components to minimize production outages to the respective business units of the Bank.  Supervises assigned staff while ensuring network problems are identified and resolved in the most efficient manner possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise the implementation of scheduled production activities, maintaining availability of all network related components. The incumbent will be responsible for and ensuring all exceptions are communicated to impacted areas. Develop and implement procedures designed to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of the shift. Assist in the implementation of new applications, hardware processing platforms, and coordinate vendor releases or changes. Ensure the timely resolution of all network infrastructure related problems. Supervise and train assigned Network Control Center analysts. Coordinate network operations activities with user departments and resolve any problems that occur with those departments. Manage and direct the activities of the group to ensure the necessary troubleshooting documentation is in place to minimize a future outage. Manage a number of external vendor relationships to ensure mean time to repair standards are being ahered too.
Participate in the performance of administrative and managerial matters.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or related field, or possess at least 5+ years professional experience in a related environment
3-5 years experience in an operational support position and/or a position requiring a high level of technical customer support
Experience in systems analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting on Novell NetWare and/or Microsoft server platforms required
Experience with network monitoring platforms preferred.
Basic LAN/WAN skills including but not limited to understanding basic concepts of servers, routers and telecommunication topologies, and protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, CDMA and SONET.
Candidate will need to possess strong organizational skills capable of managing multiple priorities
Excellent written & verbal communication skills with the ability to present to a target audience
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong leadership ability with five to seven years supervisory experience preferred.
Bank operations and proven project management experience is a plus
Good understanding of the Bank's application framework



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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

.NET Developer in Buffalo, NY

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
.Net development skills, minimum 3 years. Must have some formal process SDLC experience.

SQL

IIS

Java

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Experience in implementation of 3rd party software and dealing with the vendor

Ability to converse fluently on a technical level with network engineers


Experience: BS preferred



Job assignments will vary between government programs and medical management systems. Will be working primarily on integrating / customizing COTS applications.



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Pharmaceutical Software Application Trainer in New Rochelle, NY

Ajilon Consulting has been a premier provider of information technology (IT) business solutions since 1969. With over 50 offices in North America and 10,000 employees worldwide, Ajilon Consulting is a company full of opportunities and exciting new challenges.



This position is a contract to hire position and requires ability to travel.



This position requires very communication skills and should be familiar with software training. The person will be responsible for putting together training packages, following training methodologies and creating reference materials. They should be looked at as a 'power user'.



This person will be training people on client's applications. They should be familiar with submission processes, EMEA, FDA transmissions, training methodologies, etc. Familiarity with the regulatory industry would be good.


Experience: -3-5 yrs of experience

- Software Training experience

Need to have submission/analyst background.

-Familiar with submission processes, EMEA, FDA transmissions, training methodologies, etc. Familiarity with the regulatory industry would be good.

- Need very good communication skills



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Business Analyst in BI in Buffalo, NY

This position is the point of contact between business and technical team members. The key responsibility is to ensure that the business data requirements are identified and adequately communicated to team members performing the design of all components of the architecture including reporting. This individual will also help identify data sources for the end-user.



Develop solid relationships through interviewing business end-users, utilize a strong working knowledge of the organizations systems and practices by analyzing business data requirements, and producing specifications for any new/changed data warehouse or reporting requirements. Includes providing a business or process perspective during design review as well as developing and documenting the business rules for transformation of data.

Work with the architecture and technical teams to ensure they understand the specifications.

Participate in a review of proposed data models and business meta data definitions to ensure conformance with business requirements.

Collaborate as a Subject Matter Expert with testing team to validate test scenarios.




Experience: JOB REQUIREMENTS

Associates degree, 2-3 years work experience in a similar function required. Primary degree in Computer Science/MIS/CIS preferred Secondary degree in Marketing/ Communications/ Business preferred Excellent time management skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strategic thinking/planning skills Ability to work effectively with minor supervision Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with daily work processing deadlines Prior experience in a fast-paced face-to-face customer service role working with daily deadlines and interruptions required Previous vendor relationship management experience (preferred) Demonstrated change management and change catalyst competencies Information technology knowledge and demonstrated system analysis and design skills. Broad knowledge of health insurance business applications and IT systems preferred. Facets (preferred) Relational Concepts & Design Healthcare (Payer) Business Experience (preferred) EDW/BI/ETL experience required ERD concept knowledge



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Network Engineer in Syracuse, NY

Ajilon Consulting is an international IT consulting firm with offices worldwide. We have over 6,000 consultants in over 80 cities in the United States, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. If you're looking for a company that takes pride in its people, rewards loyalty, has a solid reputation and a passionate commitment to a global vision -- consider a career at Ajilon


Experience: Candidates must have good communications skills, customer service and documentation skills.



Experience in LAN / WAN / Firewall / IDS environment with the following equipment: Cisco, Nortel, Juniper routers and switches



MacAfree and ISS IDS prefrerred, Checkpoint / Nokia Firewalls



Experience with VoIP / QoS and VPN a plus



Experience working with PBX systems is a plus.



Experience working in a large enterprise network environment



Experience working with telecom carriers on installation and provisioning is a plus.



Experience in supporting call center environment a plus.



Experience in MPLS Networks a plus



Knowledge/Experience of Linux Operating systems a plus.









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UI Designer in New York, NY

In a nutshell, the manager is looking for someone with confidence, strong communications and Visio experience.



Scope of Responsibilities:



Client defines an Interaction Designer as the advocate for the end user throughout the process of defining and implementing the site. The IAD works with project leads to define the User Experience and Functional Requirements. Once these areas are defined the IAD works closely with the producer and art director to ensure that the business requirements, functional requirements, and the overall goals of the user experience are documented and translated in to the page-level design.



Specific Responsibilities:

- Ensure that product features and functionality meet user needs and are appropriate for target audience

- Design and evaluate visual human interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles

- Work closely with design team to ensure UI implementation is properly visualized and executed

- Validate designs through end user testing and usability evaluations

- Gather requirements and create documentation and prototypes to communicate both the spirit and details of the architecture, information design, page flow and functionality to internal teams and the project client.
Experience: - 3-5 years professional experience as interactive designer, demonstrating successful interactive and online products

- Experience in designing, prototyping, and development of web interfaces and user interfaces in a software and/or Internet development environment

- Possess deep understanding of user centered interactive design philosophies and methodologies, interface design, and usability testing

- Excellent communications skills - Candidate needs to be able to; communicate the vision of the user experience and functionality to the team and Business Units, negotiate conflicts, build consensus and act as a strong advocate for our users.

- Strong teamwork and negotiation skills

- Excellent visual design sense

- Demonstrate initiative, excellent judgment, independence, and problem solving ability

- Proficient in current web development technologies and software applications

- Possess deep knowledge of the online industry and emerging interaction technologies

- Graphic design and formal human factors background a plus

- Agency experience a plus.

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Implementation Specialist in Rochester, NY

I have the following position open with fortune 500 company. Please let me know if you are interested.



Job Title: Implementation Specialist



Location: Rochester NY



Project Duration: 1 Year and has possibility of extension



Job Description:



Implementation of MIS orders for ACC Business. Project management of orders and providing detailed status and critical dates. Escalate appropriately and timely with work center and sales



Skills Inventory



1) Project management

2) Telecommunications

3) Organization skills

4) Time management

5) written/verbal

6) word/excel/email

7) Provisioning w/telecom

8) Issuance of ASR

9) Issuance of design & facility implementation



Project Description:


Implementation of MIS (Managed Internet Services) orders for ACC Business.

SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ISSUANCE OF ASR OR DESIGN AND FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION.

Provisioning experience with a Telecom a plus.




In order to apply for this position please send these details



1) Updated resume (As MS word document)

2) Rate per hour -



Please send me above two details, once I will receive the details with your confirmation I will go ahead for the submission



I am waiting for your early reply.




Thanks & Regards,

Jani Khan, Recruiter

Metasys Technologies Inc.
Fax: 202 318 8948

Direct: 646-405-0020

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PeopleSoft EPM Project Leader in New York, NY

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Client needs an experienced Project Leader to work on the PeopleSoft Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) applications. Responsibilities include: Manage Enterprise Warehouse and Ascential DataStage applications Interface with PeopleSoft Administrators and PeopleSoft Developers Analyze data problems, debug processes and tune delivered code resolve production problems Analyze business requirements for enhanced functionality Design and implementation of enhancements


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a higher degree preferred o A clear understanding of the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture and its various components o Strong experience with Ascential DataStage or Informatica
Strong experience with EPM metadata
Strong experience with Allocation Manager and Data Mapper
Strong understanding of PeopleSoft data structures
Strong experience with PeopleTools 8.44
Strong experience with creating and modifying Application Engine programs, PeopleCode, component interfaces, SQL objects, etc
Ability to analyze source systems and transform data into required format
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple work streams






Experience: DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:
Familiarity with SDLC concepts and practices Familiarity with the MicroStrategy ROLAP reporting tool Experience with operational data stores, data warehouses and data marts, including extract and archive routines, error processing and reprocessing, dimension architecture, data modeling and hierarchies


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Monday, December 17, 2007

Senior C++ Software Engineer in New York, NY

Monday, December 17, 2007
About DoubleClick

DoubleClick is a global leader in digital marketing technology and services. The world's top marketers, publishers and agencies rely on DoubleClick's expertise in ad serving, rich media, video, search and affiliate marketing to help them make the most of the digital medium. DoubleClick provides unique insights and insider knowledge no one else can. That's why all 10 of the world's top 10 brands, 8 of the top 10 global agencies and 8 of the top 10 U.S. and European Web sites choose DoubleClick to help meet their digital marketing needs. Headquartered in New York, and with 17 offices and development hubs and 15 data centers worldwide, the company employs more than 1000 people. Learn more at .



Our suite of products is driven by the DoubleClick Technology Group (DTG), comprised of over 300 IT professionals, located in New York, Colorado, Chicago, San Francisco and Europe. DTG is an agile software development shop, and employs a mix of open-source and third-party technologies including Java, C++, Perl, ASP.NET, Ab Initio and Oracle running on Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms. In this rapidly growing industry, DoubleClick is both a market leader and innovator, creating an impressive number of new product releases every year.



We pride ourselves with hiring passionate, self-motivated and innovative professionals who enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and pushing those technologies to their limits. If this sounds exciting, come join us taking our world-class, high-volume systems to the next level!



Required experience

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires C++ development skills on the Windows Platform



* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

* 5 to 7 years work experience

* C/C++

* SQL

* Object oriented software development

* Multi-threaded programming

* Knowledge of common web technologies, such as HTTP, HTML, XML, DNS, etc.

* Windows system and network programming



Optional experience

* Perl and UNIX shell scripting

* High-traffic systems

* 24/7 mission critical systems

* Agile software development processes; in particular, Scrum

* Test driven development

* Collaboration with off-shore development teams

* Full software lifecycle

* ETL

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Systems Architect for cutting edge technology firm catering to Interactive Agencies! in New York, NY

Our client is a consultancy firm which caters to the online needs of interactive agencies. They are the single largest interactive offshore production agency in the world. They have a solid 7 year record with top agencies across the globe.



The ideal candidate is a web addict, someone whos been part of ever major web technology event. This passionate candidate eats, breathes and sleeps the web and interactive work.



The candidate will partner with the Project Management lead in NYC to work closely with ad agencies to ensure that all project inputs received from the agencies are 100% clear and complete, and to ensure that the outputs developed, at every stage in the production process, are adhering to the agreed-upon specs. This includes:



· Reviewing specs

· Ensuring brief docs are technically complete

· Acting as lead technical facilitator between agency technical leads and their offshore development center

· Meeting with clients on a regular basis (from engineering leads to CTO)



The ideal candidate will be familiar with interactive agency deliverables (e.g., microsites, adver-gaming, etc.).



The technologies the candidate must be familiar with are as follows:

· Platforms: MS Windows family (2K, 2K3), Linux (Redhat, Fedora Core 5), etc

· Servers: IIS, Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, etc

· Databases: MS SQL server, Oracle, MS Access, MySQL, etc

· Web Programming: ASP, ASP.NET/C#, Java/JSP/J2SE/J2EE, PHP, etc

· Multimedia & Game: Flash, Director, Flash communication server

· Wireless-related: SMS, WAP, i-Mode, JAVA (J2ME), etc



The position is not a hands-on coding role, however you must have strong demonstrated knowledge of technologies, such as their advantages and disadvantages. This includes the following:



1) Microsoft .NET technology:

.NET framework (1.1, 2.0), it composed of: ASP.NET and C#.

- purpose, advantages, disadvantages, etc

- its code structure (asp.net, C#), what kind of files which a website built with .NET have (.DLL, BIN, ASPX, ...)

- how to install a website in IIS 5.0 and 6.0



2) JAVA / JSP / Servlet:

- more consolidation in their definition, purposes

- advantages, disadvantages, best case of applications, etc



3) XML web service



4) PHP: its type of codes, purpose, best cases of application, advantages / disadvantages



5) Flash: some basic Actionscript, what new flash (MX...) can do



6) CMS:



7) Coding Framework: what is coding framework, how it applies (.net, java, php, etc)



8) DBMS: SQL scripts, what they can do? For what situations?



This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dynamic individual looking for a new challenge.

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Senior Network Engineer in New York, NY

My client is a Major Multi-Media/Video Conferencing organization with offices in NYC, MA, London UK.This position is located at their NYC World Headquarters. If you are interested please forward your resume and I will respond ASAP for a detail discussion.
Thank you,
Frank Juliano
www.barronsys.com

Position Details
Senior Network Engineer -responsibilities include:
Design and Implement convergent network designs (High capacity STD-Def, and Hi-Def Interactive Video, VOIP, and Data)
Carrier interface and provisioning
Coordinate local loop provisioning, installation, and troubleshooting
Network equipment configuration and testing
Operational Troubleshooting and escalation support to VOC, Video Engineering, Service Engineering, and partner carriers.
Implement, support, and grow as necessary the Video Network Operations Centers (VNOC) infrastructure
Work closely with Director of Network Engineering on design concepts, implementation requirements, and operational support needs of customers, VNOC support engineers, and Video engineers, as it relates to transport, and project managers.

*This is a hands-on engineering position for the well rounded Sr. Network Engineer and will grow into managing all aspects of deployments and provides exposure to some of the most advanced technologies, often before there are books on the subject.

Technical Requirements / Skills
Excellent understanding of network Infrastructure design and Integration
Layer 3 switching/routing driven by Policy Management to deliver convergent data transports, specifically DiffServ and Intserv technologies.
Layer 2/3 switching/routing with COS/QOS via 802.1p, IP Precedence, WFQ, CBWFQ, Custom Queuing, LLQ, SPQ
Layer 3 MPLS IP VPN knowledge with QOS in the enterprise. Some knowledge of carrier side MPLS with labels, LDP, VRF's, RD's. MPLS MPBGP is a big plus.
Knowledge of VPN's (Luca Martini), and VPLS is a plus.
Multi-service networking requirements (i.e.: MPEG4 (H.264), MPEG2, H.323 legacy video, VOIP)

Strong IPv4 Routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS
Strong BGP4, Note: MPBGP MPLS is a big plus (Configuration of CE, PE, P Routers)
Internet connectivity and security
Familiar with SNMP Network Management systems in general.
Customer infrastructure devices are mostly Cisco. Carrier peer devices are high throughput Cisco . Other deployments are expected to be large M-class Juniper class. (Opportunity to add June OS to your IOS knowledge going forward)

Requirements:
At least five plus years experience in relevant technologies and working environments.
Proven goal oriented self-starter with good problem solving skills.
Ability to perform hands on switch, router, configuration and troubleshooting.
Ability to produce high quality documentation and presentation material.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Technical Prerequisites:
LAN - Ethernet, IP Unicast, IP Multicast, DVMRP, PIM sparse
QOS - DiffServ, (TOS, COS, DSCP), IntServ (RSVP), L2 802.1p
WAN - T1/E1, T3/DS3, Frame Relay,. Exposure to Sonet/SDH, STM1, STM4
ATM - Concepts and exposure too PVC, SVC, CBR, VBRt, UBR, NRVBR)
Protocols - TCP/IPv4, IPv6 a Plus, RTP/RTPCP, "The IP suite of protocols".
Routing Protocols -RIP, RIP2, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS and BGP4
Network Analysis Tools - Sniffer, SMON, RMON, (Will train on heavier equipment)
Internet: Knowledge of Firewalls, DMZ's, VPN's, testing, IDM





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C# Programmer - Mid Level in New York, NY

Project Description:

Mid-level programmer to develop and maintain new applications using C#/.NET, VB.NET and ASP.NET in a fast-paced development environment. They must be very familiar with C#/.NET, ASP.NET, and MS SQL Server. This position calls for a dedicated and self-motivated software developer who can work within a team environment, independently or with the guidance of senior programmers throughout the product development lifecycle.

Required Skills:

5+ years in C#, .NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Windows Forms, XML, SQL Server
3+ years in building Windows based, client/server software applications
Experience with Multi-tier and distributed system architectures
Strong Object Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns and unit testing
Interest in Agile Development Project Management
Strong communication/collaborative skills and a committed team player
Must be self motivated and driven
Legally qualified to work in the United States
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Other Information:

MCSD.NET Certification is a Plus
Finance and Financial Services experience is a Plus
Experience with Web Services, Remoting, and automating Office Applications is a Plus
Heavily interested in all computer related activities outside of profession
Wants to work for in a fast paced and growing environment


BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE. SALARY IS BASED OFF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS.

To be immediately considered please forward your resume along with your salary request to and a contact number where you can be reached at.



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Project Manager - Manhattan Associates in Rye NY in Rye, NY

Project Manager, Warehouse Management Systems



WMS IT Project Manager is responsible for support of the Global Warehouse and Distribution supply chain execution systems.



The primary focus of the WMS Project Manager will be the integration of the new Warehouse Management System and peripheral modules.



. Partner with the Business Project Leaders to accomplish projects



. Identify technology implications for business needs



. Work closely with the Company's Application Development Centers



. Deliver solutions according to the Company's SDLC process



. Provide first level support to system users





Requirements



Minimum 5 years experience in Project Management and business systems analysis with extensive knowledge of warehouse and/or manufacturing functions, applications and systems.



. MUST HAVE Experience in integrating Manhattan Associates WM for Open Systems



. Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required



. 30-50% Travel

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Sr. Java Software Engineer in New York, NY

Title: Sr. Software Engineer - Java

Location: New York, NY



About DoubleClick

DoubleClick is a global leader in digital marketing technology and services. The world's top marketers, publishers and agencies rely on DoubleClick's expertise in ad serving, rich media, video, search and affiliate marketing to help them make the most of the digital medium. DoubleClick provides unique insights and insider knowledge no one else can. That's why all 10 of the world's top 10 brands, 8 of the top 10 global agencies and 8 of the top 10 U.S. and European Web sites choose DoubleClick to help meet their digital marketing needs. Headquartered in New York, and with 17 offices and development hubs and 15 data centers worldwide, the company employs more than 1000 people. Learn more at .



Our suite of products is driven by the DoubleClick Technology Group (DTG), comprised of over 300 IT professionals, located in New York, Colorado, Chicago, San Francisco and Europe. DTG is an agile software development shop, and employs a mix of open-source and third-party technologies including Java, C++, Perl, ASP.NET, Ab Initio and Oracle running on Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms. In this rapidly growing industry, DoubleClick is both a market leader and innovator, creating an impressive number of new product releases every year.



We pride ourselves with hiring passionate, self-motivated and innovative professionals who enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and pushing those technologies to their limits. If this sounds exciting, come join us taking our world-class, high-volume systems to the next level!



Job Description

As a member of a cross-functional team, you will design, code, test, maintain and support mid-tier components for DoubleClick's DART ad-serving systems using Java technologies. You will be working with a dynamic team on one of our client-facing applications. You will interact with UI developers, product managers, usability engineers, documentation writers, quality assurance analysts and clients.



Required experience

- Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

- 5+ years work experience

- Core Java and server-side JEE technologies; in particular, JDBC and Servlets

- Experience with Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, JSP, and Web Services

- Object oriented software development

- Java UI framework development experience, such as Struts, Tapestry, or JSF

- Knowledge of common web technologies, such as HTTP, HTML, XML, DNS, etc.



Optional experience

- C#, ASP .NET

- Agile software development processes; in particular, Scrum

- Test driven development

- Large scale web application development

- Full software lifecycle



Job responsibility and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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