Friday, June 29, 2007

QA Analyst in Albany, NY

Friday, June 29, 2007
Our client has an immediate need for a QA Analyst. As a QA Analyst, you will be responsible for unit functional testing, creation, execution and implementation of test plans. To express your interest for more information and immediate consideration, contact Robert Half Technology at today<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: To be considered for this role, the incumbent must possess the following:
&#149; 3+ years experience with Mercury QA Suite &#150; specifically scripting with Quick Test Professional
&#149; Testing and writing automated scripts on several platforms (.NET, Mainframe/Terminal Emulator, WEB) is preferred
&#149; An engineering or development background is preferred
&#149; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
&#149; The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

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Database Administrator (0142) in Buffalo, NY

Basic Function:
As part of M&T's Technology and Banking Operations the Database Administrator would be responsible for all activities related to the administration of a computerized database management system including day-to-day operational processes and procedures, first line of troubleshooting of database problems, database tuning and database development. responsible for the physical aspects of creating and maintaining databases in Oracle 9i/10g (running on Unix) or MS SQL Server for the Enterprise Database Services Team. The incumbent must be able to manager his/her own projects, and work independently without technical supervision. The incumbent must respond to information requests quickly and consistently.
Responsibilities:
Installs Database Software in the distributed server environment.
Effectively uses database utility, monitoring and tuning tools in the day to day management of the Enterprise Database Facility which hosts corporate databases for a wide variety of applications.
Creates new databases and performs upgrades for new or changed database applications
Ensures that database administration standards and procedures are followed for database design, security, backup and recovery.
Provides consulting support to application teams that use enterprise class databases.
Identifies and provides resolutions for basic to complex service-related problems and accurately documents outages, anomalies and fixes.
Works with Infrastructure personnel to install and test new versions of or patches to the Database Management System.
Keeps abreast of new database related technology and products.
Establishes lines of communication between developers and the Database Administration team and between the Database Administration team and the Technology Infrastructure support areas.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline or 4+ years experience in Database Administration.
Requires thorough understanding of Database Management Systems
Strong Database Administration utilizing Oracle 9i or 10g Database Management System
Strong operating systems experience with AIX/Unix and Windows Server.
Excellent project management and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
System development lifecycle is a must
Ideal Qualifications:
Production database administration in MS SQL Server 2000 or DB2 for MVS a plus
Ability to interact with clients and vendors and maintain relationships
Application development is a plus



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Sr. Technical Consultant in New York, NY

THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY MAJOR METRO AREA IN THE NORTHEAST US.



Sirius Computer Solutions is a 26-year old national IBM Premier Business Partner and the world's largest IBM eServer reseller. Sirius provides IBM On Demand Business solutions to leading companies of all sizes and industries. Our experienced sales and technical teams, who hold over 1200 certifications, partner with our diverse group of customers to deliver solutions to the most demanding business and IT challenges.



Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we have over 580 employees in over 65 locations across the US. Sirius' Software Consulting division provides application development and integration solutions in the areas of eCommerce, legacy application modernization, enterprise content management, and messaging and collaboration solutions.



Sirius currently has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Sr.-level consultant with strong implementation and troubleshooting skills with Tivoli Storage Manager. This position could be based out of most major metro areas in the NorthEast, including Philadelphia, the greater New York City area, Northern New Jersey, and Boston. This position will require frequent travel (approx. 75%) and some weekend work.



Sirius offers a competitive compensation and benefits program, including bonus opportunities and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also offer continuing opportunities to pursue certifications and upgrade your professional and technical skills. We are seeking individuals who value working in a strong team environment.
Experience: Knowledge & Implementation Skills Required:

Solid knowledge of and implementation and troubleshooting experience with Tivoli Storage Manager v5.3

IBM Certified Deployment Professional Tivoli Storage Manager v5.3 or IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - Tivoli Storage Management Solutions 2006 preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to speak with enthusiasm and confidence in order to retain customers and garner respect of staff

Excellent interpersonal skills



Education/Experience:

Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Five years technical work experience preferably in a consulting environment



Travel:

Travel to various client locations and some weekend work required - quantity varies by location

Current driver s license required

Air travel capability required

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Web Developer - PHP in NEW YORK, NY

PHP Developer Perm position immediate start

My client, an online home for independent and unsigned music artists, seeks a bright PHP developer with 1+ years experience and excellent communication/interpersonal skills to work in a dynamic and fun environment.

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to:
Experience: PHP
Experience with Linux is a plus

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Color Management in New York, NY

Our client needs someone with these capabilities:



- understanding lighting and how it effects color.

- creating printer profiles

- calibrating monitors

- difference btwn rgb and cymk colors

- differences in paper and ink absorption

- documentation of calibration procedures

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Sr. Technical Consultant in New York, NY

THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY MAJOR METRO AREA IN THE NORTHEAST US.



Sirius Computer Solutions is a 26-year old national IBM Premier Business Partner and the world's largest IBM eServer reseller. Sirius provides IBM On Demand Business solutions to leading companies of all sizes and industries. Our experienced sales and technical teams, who hold over 1200 certifications, partner with our diverse group of customers to deliver solutions to the most demanding business and IT challenges.



Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we have over 580 employees in over 65 locations across the US. Sirius' Software Consulting division provides application development and integration solutions in the areas of eCommerce, legacy application modernization, enterprise content management, and messaging and collaboration solutions.



Sirius currently has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Sr.-level consultant with strong skills in IBM pSeries systems/AIX operating systems, HACMP, IBM Storage and SAN. This position could be based out of most major metro areas in the NorthEast, including Philadelphia, the greater New York City area, Northern New Jersey, and Boston.



This position will involve providing billable services to our customers in a number of areas, including. but not limited to: hardware/software installations, implementation of specialized software (ie., HACMP and Tivoli Storage Manager), system integrations/transitions, troubleshooting customer environments, and reviewing/recommending systems designs and implementations. This position will require frequent travel (approx. 75%) and some weekend work.



Sirius offers a competitive compensation and benefits program, including bonus opportunities and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also offer continuing opportunities to pursue certifications and upgrade your professional and technical skills. We are seeking individuals who value working in a strong team environment.
Experience: Knowledge & Implementation Skills Required:

Strong knowledge of AIX operating systems

Strong knowledge of the IBM pSeries platform, LPAR skills

Strong knowledge of IBM Storage Subsystems (ESS, DS4000 series, FAStT)

Strong knowledge SAN switches and director (Cisco, McData, Brocade)

Strong knowledge of HACMP and/or TSM (both preferred)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to speak with enthusiasm and confidence in order to retain customers and garner respect of staff

Excellent interpersonal skills



Knowledge & Implementation Skills a plus:

Intel knowledge

NetApp Storage experience a strong plus

SUN/Solaris

IBM SAN Volume Controller

Total Storage Productivity Center

Oracle

IBM Storage DS8000 Series



Education/Experience:

Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Five years technical work experience preferably in a consulting environment



Travel:

Travel to various client locations and some weekend work required - quantity varies by location

Current driver s license required

Air travel capability required

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Segue Silk Performer in Rye NY in Rye, NY

Segue Silk Performer



Skills:

Performance testing, load testing, quality assurance, client server, test plans, test cases, automated test tools, Empirix, Rational, Mercury, Segue



Description:

The prospective candidate must have:



4-yr college degree or quality assurance-related work experience.



3-5 years minimum work experience as a QA Analyst.



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Need to be performance and load testing not a functional tester.

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Worked with web-based, database-driven and client-server distributed applications



Strong verbal and written communication skills



Strong analytical and technical skills.



Ability to write test plans, test cases and test scripts (automated/manual).



Ability to stage data and configure test environments.



Ability to facilitate and coordinate internal testing meetings and client UAT meetings.



Any experience working with automated test tools i.e., Empirix a plus, Rational, Mercury, and Segue.



Any experience working with a defect-tracking tools, e.g., e-Manager Enterprise, Test Director, ClearQuest.



Ability to perform work flow and data analysis between file extracts and database tables.



Ability to understand and write SQL queries



Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Capability Maturity Model (CMM) or Six Sigma processes.



Requirements:



3-5 years minimum work experience as a QA Analyst.



Worked with web-based, database-driven and client-server distributed applications



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Need to be performance and load testing not a functional tester.

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Experience: Quality Assurance Analyst,Performance testing, load testing, quality assurance, client server, test plans, test cases, automated test tools, Empirix, Rational, Mercury, Segue,,

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