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| Responsibilities | |
| Under the direction of an IT manager or above, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serves as consultative resource to IT staff by creating/developing/maintaining system design in areas such as infrastructure, security, operations, integration, execution and network, often spanning multiple heterogeneous platforms, and particularly as these designs apply to new business drivers such as eCommerce and other Web Technologies. Also performs or assists in problem resolution, recommending alternative techniques and providing training and guidance related to primary areas of responsibility and emerging technologies. Select, evaluate and recommend third-party software solutions for business problems as appropriate. Resolves interoperability design and problems related to business applications and related middleware components. Develop, coordinate and manage projects and project plans for development; develop proposals and delivery tasks/issues. Estimates the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers, confers with clients to identify requirements (e.g., data, information needs, processing, specific output, functional and development of test data), and determines their desired outcomes in order to formulate the design of the system and/or offer alternative solutions in a timely manner. Conducts performance monitoring, capacity planning, system tuning, availability planning; Analyzes, designs, and documents information to create the applicable statements of work and the associated deliverables. Provides technical and business documents; including formal/informal oral presentations and standards development/documentation. Proactively analyzes and reviews emerging technologies, changes in the Insurance/Healthcare industry and the business functions of various clients, in order to determine if the advanced applications fit the needs of changing strategies, goals and objectives (develops and maintains technical knowledge through training, classes, ?) Mentors new or junior staff members on business knowledge, system peculiarities, and complex technical issues. This position is also subject to being "on call" for emergency situations requiring immediate resolution. | |
| Qualifications | |
| Required: This position requires a BA/BS in computer science or related IT field or a certification from technical school plus 7-10 years experience, OR equivalent experience. A minimum of 7 years of experience in high-level systems and/or applications and/or network design, development, and integration, as well as with database design and access, and familiarity with networking fundamentals. This position will require strong Web application development and analytical (i.e. requirements gathering) skills, as well as the ability to learn new technologies quickly based on prior experiences with similar tools and an understanding of infrastructure. The candidate must be able to able to work independently, assist team members in their development strategies, prepare reports to track progress as required, conduct training, and prepare training materials as required. Good organizational and documentation skills will be essential in ensuring developed source code can be interpreted by other members of the development team. Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical terminology to internal clients of all levels and external vendors. Prior experience required in project management, programmer analyst or web developer, enterprise integration and software development life cycle. Additionally: Proven strong leadership skills. Proven ability to lead the design of large-scale enterprise systems with N-tier architecture. Working experience of service oriented architecture systems. Strong leading experience with the integration of the systems on different platforms. Excellent knowledge of data modeling, object modeling, and system performance optimization. A combination and good balance of architecture design and hands-on development skills Web development efforts include: Analysis, design, and implementation of business software utilizing web technologies and web-focused languages (JAVA, Python, PERL, C++, C#). Document design and write documented code Unit testing Assist architect development of frameworks and components Participate in peer code and design reviews Web page maintenance (content transfer and update) Site design ? design and development of production and test infrastructure that is compatible with LAN/desktop architecture and aligned with organizational goals and objectives Design and development of systems, e.g. closed user group sites Includes the development of SQL stored procedures, HTML-based applications, JSP and Java, and the use of other associated technologies to facilitate Web-based transactions. Facilitates the development of the Web infrastructure that supports client business requirements. Requires 7+ years experience Pega and a combination of any of the following Technical skills depending on the business area: Type Language or tool Browser HTML Browser JavaScript Browser DHTML Browser XML Protocol TCP/IP Server ASP, IIS Browser DreamWeaver OO Design Rational Rose Language Python, PERL Server Websphere Mainframe MQSeries Browser HTML Browser JavaScript/ DHTML Browser CSS Language XML Schema, XSLT Protocol Http/Https Oracle/ DB2 SQL Server Websphere, Weblogic Server JSP/Servlets Server EJB Server TIBCO Server Web Services/SOA Server/platform Portal - JSR168 Server/platform J2EE OO Design UML tool (like Rational Rose) Application framework Spring, Struts, Hibernate Language Java Language WSAD or RAD Software Application/Rules Based PEGA Mainframe MQSeries Browser AJAX Language C++ Language C# For FEP - Requires 7+ years experience with Enterprise Service Bus and Pega, and a combination of any of the following Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) such as IBM WebSphere DataPower Experience with Rules Engine Hands on experience with PEGA Rule Process Commander (PRPC) Hands on experience with Java, J2EE, EJB, JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets and AJAX Strong knowledge of JavaScript, Applets, JMS, JMX, JSF, Web Services, SOAP and RMI Wide breadth of knowledge across many Java Open-Source technologies including Ant, Struts, Spring, Hibernate, XML parser technology, JUnit and HTTPUnit Hands on experience to deploy J2EE applications on different platform (like JBoss, WebLogic or WebSphere) In-depth knowledge of databases (Oracle, MS SQL Server & DB2) Abilities/Skills: Knowledge of system analysis and design methodologies and tools, and experience with large and complex systems. Experience with multi-system/platform program integration. Microsoft office expertise. Self motivated and quick-learner. Ability to work effectively in a team. Ability to anticipate problems and develop effective solutions. Entrepreneur and solutions oriented. Willing to be hands-on and work at tasks outside of normal duties if needed to support management objectives. Ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and be responsive to project and customer needs, and work under tight deadlines. Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical terminology to internal clients of all levels and external vendors. Good organizational and documentation skills | |
| Serves as a liaison between the internal/external business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. * Translates business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization, manages changes to such specifications, and educates the IT organization on the direction of the business. * Gathers information about the organization’s work processes and information flows. * Documents existing process in technical model format in order to evaluate and define new IT solutions and implementation processes. * Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business groups supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge. * Has basic knowledge in functions they support. * Has knowledge and background of other technologies and tools. * Has basic understanding of business, market and industry issues facing a specific business unit or function. Supports several simple to moderately complex business processes. * Investigate and analyze feasibility of low to moderately complex enhancements, automations and processes. Analyze, define and interpret business needs and issues by gathering, analyzing, documenting and validating the Business area(s) and user(s) technical (functional/non-functional) requirements. * Participates in the creation of complex PRD (Project Requirements Document) which includes defining Business, User, functional and non-functional requirements needed for approval by Business and for use by Design, Development and Testing teams. Participates in creation of Requirements Management Plan (RMP) for complex projects and may create RMP for less complex projects, to define, organize and schedule requirements management and development activities. * Participates in requirements analysis and verification sessions for complex projects and may lead requirements analysis and verification sessions for less complex projects. * Participates in the tracking and management of open issues and assists in planning for resolution for complex projects. Maintain communications with technical counterparts to adopt best practices and ensure integration of specific application architecture into overall enterprise technology strategy. * Lead testing efforts by defining, developing and implementing practices and procedures for complete end user test plans. * Ensures all user acceptance tests are conducted and documented according to standards. Identifies and documents system deficiencies and recommends solutions. * Responsible for overall success of user acceptance testing, including results verification and release. * Participates in the exploration of alternative business solutions for moderately complex processes, programs or applications, and may lead exploration of alternative business solutions for less complex processes, programs or applications to create, maintain and enhance business value. Works closely with system analysts to help create Proof Of Concepts (POCs) and alternative. * Reviews, edits, analyze and create detailed documentation of business systems and user needs. Responsible for writing all documentation in clear and well organized manner. Develops key project deliverables including requirements specifications, use cases, system test cases, training and documentation and user manuals for projects of for low to moderately complex. Supports the production of Requirements Traceability Matrixes (RTM) and RTM gap analysis reports for complex enhancements, automations and implementations. May produce RTM and RTM gap analysis reports for less complex enhancements, automations and implementations. * Use project management techniques to establish roles and responsibilities, monitor project and request status and workload, and ensure deliverables of high quality, effectiveness and timeliness. Manages assigned enhancements, automations and implementations from concept through implementation. Creates, develops and maintains project schedules for key deliverables by developing project plan, monitoring milestone completion and coordinating project progress. May lead for less complex enhancements, automations and implementations. Requirements: * Requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business or relevant work experience in business analysis, systems analysis and/or testing background. * 3-6 years of direct Business Analyst experience. |
| Experienced C++ programmer to develop and maintain Solaris/C++ servers that support Bondfire, a front-office trading system. |
| Role Summary: |
| Interface with the GUI programmers to provide real-time trade data solutions to a .NET client (Bondfire). Design, code, test and release C++ code running on Solaris to that end. |
| Responsibilities: |
| Analyze application programmer’s needs Design solutions using C++, STL, RBS’ Framework, and TIBCO/Rendezvous (RV) Implement and test these solutions Release executable code to production |
| Essential Experience: |
| C++ C++ STL (Standard Template Library) Managed C++ (on XP) Software development on Solaris and Windows XP operating systems SQL, preferably Sybase or SQL Server |
| Supplementary Experience: |
| Inter-process communication software, preferably TIBCO/Rendezvous Java programming language Knowledge of financial systems Svn source code control |
