Friday, February 16, 2007

Application Systems Analyst/Programmer in New York, NY

Friday, February 16, 2007
Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more.

At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

Genesis10 is seeking an Application Systems Analyst/Programmer for a major client in New York City.

Consultant will perform all aspects of Software Development Life Cycle, including problem investigation, business analysis, design, implementation, maintenance and support as part of a technology team focused on support of an Equity Investments group. Position primarily consists of supporting and developing software for the Equity Trading Desk and the Equity Investment Process.

Tasks & Responsibilities Include:

- Responsible for working in an application development team that provides high quality software tools for Equity Trading technologies.
- Develop software that will interact with the Charles River Trading System vendor software. These may include software tools to provide PM's with the ability to load orders into the Charles River system.
- Develop and maintain SQL code and stored procedures used by the Equity Investments group.
- Develop scheduled processes and support; and maintain these processes to ensure information is available to the end users in a timely manner. This includes overnight processing.
- Develop .NET software for the Equity Trading team. This includes ASP.NET, C#.NET, and VB.NET.
- Candidate will be involved in longer term project implementations in addition to smaller project tasks.
- Candidate is expected to build a strong rapport with the trading desk, portfolio managers and operations personnel.
- Candidate will develop a familiarity with the database structures, content and processing cycles to serve as an expert in Charles River IMS system maintenance requirements.
- Candidate will need to be able to work independently and as part of an overall Equity Technology Team.
- Candidate must be flexible and have strong communication skills to facilitate prompt problem resolution. Experience: Required Experience/Skills:

- BS Degree in Computer Science or similar curriculum.
- Between 3-9 years of application development experience.
- Strong SQL experience.
- At least 2 years relational database experience.
- At least 2 years working with Microsoft Development tools, VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#.NET, Source Safe.


Preferred Experience/Skills:

- Microsoft SQL Server experience.
- Software development experience for a firm in the Financial Services industry.
- Experience supporting job processing streams and scheduling environment.
- Experience with Crystal Reports.
Experience developing financial applications and understanding financial concepts.
- Experience supporting and developing applications for Equity investment groups specifically trading systems, trade order entry systems, decision support portfolio management systems and/or quantitative equity software.
- Investment Management background.
- Knowledge of Investment Management Compliance rules and experience developing software to enforce these rules.
- Experience with multi-currency International Equity trading applications.

Hopefully this opportunity sounds different than most. Genesis10 wants you to join their winning team! Turn your interest into action and click on apply now. The only way to learn more is by taking the next step.

Genesis10 Benefits:

- Vacation
- Paid Holidays, personal days, sick days
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Disability, AD&D
- Life Insurance To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Desktop Architect for Global Media Firm! in New York, NY

Our client is a Global Media Company and they are looking for a Desktop Architect to join their Global team based in Manhattan.

The Global Desktop Architect is responsible for the design, architecture, and oversight of the global end-user computing environment. Responsibilities include desktop operating system and hardware standardization, communicating and enforcing these standards across the enterprise, software packaging and delivery, and evaluating and designing new products and services affecting end-user systems.

A successful candidate should have 5-7 years of experience managing desktop and end-user computing in a secure global environment. This person will be the 'Subject Matter Expert' for all desktop platforms, desktop hardware, and software distribution.

This position also requires an in-depth understanding of Active Directory, group policy objects, patch management, virus protection, data encryption, and VPN access.

In addition to possessing excellent technical skills, candidates should have solid project management skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.


Job Responsibilities:
- Act as a subject matter expert for all desktop platforms, specifically Windows XP and Vista.
- Define global desktop operating system standards and communicate these standards to regional and local IT management.
- Define global desktop hardware standards and communicate these standards to regional and local IT management.
- Evaluate and design solutions for new products and services affecting the end-user computing environment.
- Work closely with the global Applications Development team to package and securely deliver proprietary applications.
- Install, configure and test 3rd party and proprietary applications in a locked down desktop environment.
- Deliver and maintain up-to-date documentation on processes and procedures related to end-user computing.
- Keep current on emerging desktop technologies and trends, and make recommendations when applicable.
- Create and manage test plans for new products and services.
- Facilitate the patching of global desktops and laptops.
- Automate complex functions through scripting.


Job Requirements:
While every effort will be made to respect the employees privacy and personal time, the position will require the candidate to perform maintenance as well as respond to critical situations after normal business hours or during weekends (Saturday or Sunday).
A mobile phone for use in critical situations will also be necessary and is expected to be reachable upon being called.

Must have 5+ years of experience with:
- Windows XP
- Active Directory
- Desktop products from IBM (Lenovo) and HP
- In depth knowledge of Core Build engineering - Unattend, Ghost, Sysprep, software and driver integration.
- Group Policy creation and management.
- Patchlink or other global patching tools.
- Symantec Antivirus or other enterprise antivirus products.
- Demonstrated ability writing installation packages using software repackaging software (i.e. InstallShield, Wise).
- VB scripting skills a plus


In addition, candidate must possess the following:
- Ability to understand, configure, and install third party enterprise software
Experience in designing, rolling out and supporting hardened desktops (i.e., users are not local administrators).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Visio.
- Solid project management skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and analytical ability.
- Excellent customer communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work for self and/or small team independently.
- Ability to resolve complex problems seeking guidance when necessary.
- Be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport.


Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college
- MCSE or equivalent work experience To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

ORACLE DBA 10g in Orangeburg, NY

Plan, Coordinate and administer database systems, including base definition, structure, documentation, long range requiremnets, operational guidelines and protection Experience: Oracle 10g Install / Configuration & Implementation. Strong Performance tuning expertise. Very Well versed in SQL / Database tuning. Strong Understanding of Advanced Queue. Well Versed with XML implementation in Database To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Major Utility Firm Seeking Business Analyst NYC!! in New York, NY

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SEND YOUR RESUME NOW TO ponents and enterprise architecture

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SEND YOUR RESUME NOW TO rachel.cohen@ FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!!



Experience: Interviews Start This Tuesday, so Send Your Resume Now!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Major Utility Firm Seeking Dashboard Technical Analyst NYC!! in New York, NY

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SEND YOUR RESUME NOW TO munication skills
. Previous experience or business knowledge of IT dashboards
. Working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies Experience with UML (use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams)
. Experience performing data analysis
. Working knowledge of meta data and data quality principles
. Experience developing user interface mockups

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SEND YOUR RESUME NOW TO rachel.cohen@ FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!!


Experience: Interviews Start This Tuesday, so Send Your Resume Now!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

AUTOSYS, UAT Datawarehouse in New York, NY

Data Warehouse and Reporting System is to establish a platform for Financial, Risk, and Management reporting based on shared transaction data and common data standards. The Foundation Phase of the project (Phase I) established a consolidated financial data warehouse using PeopleSoft EPM software. The BASEL II Phase (Phase II) was initiated to ensure compliance with the Basel II requirements, which include reconciling global finance and credit risk data and providing inputs required for Basel II capital calculations. Within the Project, Autosys is the primary interface for setting up hierarchical job structures and running jobs.

ROLE

- Lead the running of Autosys jobs for a high-traffic Data Warehouse UAT environment.
- Run and coordinate the running of these jobs with 2 offshore resources.
- Ability to understand the processing dependencies of a complex data warehouse.
- Lead issues to resolution across Business and Technology streams.



Duration : 6 months
Location : NY/NJ

Experience: - Min 5 years experience in a financial services systems environment. - Knowledge of UNIX commands and operating system behavior required, which can include navigation across UNIX directories, script execution, changing file attributes/access, viewing and editing files (VI editor). - Flexible availability when bi-monthly UAT cycles are at peak. - Good communication and leadership skills. - Project, Data Warehouse and/or Autosys experience preferable. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Developer Application in Forest Hills, NY

I. Position Summary:

Design, develop, test, debug, implement, document, and maintain applications using Company standard application development tools and best practices. Work with Project Managers, Architects, and end users to understand business requirements and current business functionalities propose alternatives and then design and develop application solutions to meet those needs. Contribute to ongoing efforts to increase operational continuity and efficiencies.

II. Essential Functions:.

? Designs, develops, tests, debugs, implements, documents, and maintains new applications, major new versions of existing applications, and enhancements to existing applications
? Writes efficient code for the presentation (ASP.NET, HTML), business logic (components), and data (database SQL, stored procedures, triggers, functions, etc.) layers to create robust, flexible, scalable, highly available, low-maintenance, and cost effective architecture. Core languages include Visual C#.net, JavaScript, and T-SQL
? Utilizes Company standard development methodologies, coding standards, procedures, and techniques
? Provides time estimates, progress status reports, problem reports, or reports on any issues pertaining to the projects to Project Managers, Development Leads, and Architects in order to foster effective communication and coordination throughout the project life cycle
? Works with Architects and Project Managers to write, revise and finalize user specifications, technical documentation, and other descriptive documentation that may support software applications (e.g. on-line help)
? Participates in periodic code reviews to ensure high quality and consistent coding practices
? Adopts, follows, and contributes to the evolution of Company standard best practices for application development and IT in general
? Installs, tests, and maintains systems software, operating systems, compilers, etc.
? Participates in the development of training materials and/or online help materials for applications developed in-house
? Acquires new knowledge through training programs and/or books/web and keep current with technologies

III. Minimum Qualifications:

? Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience
? Developer certifications, e.g. MCSD preferred but not required
? Experience in software development environments such as Visual Studio.NET using C#, IIS, XML/XSL, ASP.NET, HTML and SQL, SQL Server Microsoft .NET experience preferred but not required
? Experience with relational database experience preferably with Microsoft SQL Server
? Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/D) experience
? Previous experience providing program design and system development services on systems projects
? Good communicator and team player
? Three (3) to five (5) years of previous software development experience preferred, with particular emphasis on developing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale Microsoft environments
? Regular attendance and punctuality
? Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
? Well groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
? Pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
? Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
? When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

? Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Visual Studio.NET 2003 using the Visual C#.NET programming language. Strong knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript/VBScript, and XML also required
? Ability to construct and read object and data models in the Unified Modeling Language as well as database schema notated in Entity-Relationship diagrams
? Knowledge and experience with XML, XSD, and WSDL with regards to the implementation of XML Web Services preferred
? Ability to interpret user business requirements in order to define technical specifications
? Ability to prepare accurate and ?user-friendly? technical specifications and documentation for software designed and developed
? Knowledge of technology fundamentals and concepts, especially with Microsoft technologies
? Ability to work well with others and complete tas To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here