Around 30 hours a week (flexible on how days/times to make up that 30 hours)
All work will be done on site in Waltham, MA
A good team attitude is just as important as technology for this client.
Description:
We are looking for a 30 hr/wk contractor to join our Web Services and Usability team. You will be primarily responsible for maintenance of our prospective advisor website and applications, which requires innovative problem-solving skills, the ability to code JavaScript from scratch, and impeccable attention to detail. You will also act as a technical resource for many of our team’s other projects including translating paper prototypes into cross-browser compliant front-end solutions, and creating innovative technical solutions to interface challenges. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years of experience working on the web.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain our prospective advisor site
• Work with usability specialists, web designers, and software engineers to translate paper prototypes into HTML/CSS prototypes
• Implement and maintain technical features on our websites
• Provide technical expertise to the team and assist in various Web Team tasks as needed
Requirements:
• Expert in HTML, XHTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Familiarity with ASP.NET, AJAX, SharePoint, and Content Management Systems (RedDot knowledge a plus)
• Skilled at building table free layouts using semantic markup and CSS
• Strong command of cross-browser development techniques
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously; good prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Resourceful and organized
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Innovative and creative thinker
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of technical skill and levels of the organization
• Highly motivated and positive ‘Can Do’ attitude
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Financial Business Systems Analyst with UML
This is a full time position at an investment firm in Boston.
Multiple rounds of in person interview required.
No sponsorship.
Overview:
Reporting to the Client and Marketing Services Development Manager, the Business Analyst will work within our Client & Corporate Systems Development Group on a variety of projects. This person will collaborate with the business community to create business requirements documents, and also with the software development group to convey, clarify, and/or improve the stated requirements and solutions. Analysis will comprise enhancements to existing systems as well as the creation of new systems. This individual will translate business needs into functional specifications to ensure that the business partners’ functional requirements are fulfilled and that all systems conform to the specifications. In addition, the Business Analyst will work with business users and/or Quality Assurance to ensure that test plans for each of the enhancements are executed and that the final deliverables are accepted in a timely fashion. This individual will also keep the project managers apprised of the status of assigned tasks. In this role, the Business Analyst will interact with many areas of the organization, and will be required to work closely with all members of the project teams. This position is based in Boston, MA.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Elicit the business community’s requirements for enhancing existing systems and creating new applications
• Work with the project manager to document the product’s vision and the project’s scope, analyzing systems and processes to identify gaps and opportunities
• Create detailed requirements documentation, including text, examples, workflows, and other diagrams where appropriate to facilitate understanding of the requirements
• Write requirements specifications according to standard templates, using natural language simply, clearly, unambiguously, and concisely
• Manage the requirements specifications, working as part of a team of in-house staff and outside consultants to confirm and implement the required changes
• Ensure that Quality Assurance test plans are executed before releasing product enhancements for User Acceptance Testing
• Contribute knowledge and support to QA and UAT teams throughout the process of testing the application’s workflow and functionality
• Facilitate the production release of new functionality and provide assistance in support of production issues
• Document user-defined enhancement requests, product gaps, and product bugs
• Acquire and impart business knowledge to the development team regarding the functionality of assigned applications and workflow processes
• Implement ways to reuse requirements across projects where appropriate
• Provide project managers with timely updates on the progress of assigned tasks
• Participate in high-level aspects of project budgeting
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Mandatory Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 7-8 years experience in an IT organization
• 3-5 years experience in a business analyst role, including experience writing business requirements documents and QA test plans
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the asset management sector
• 2-3 years experience with database applications, software development, and implementation projects
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong UML Knowledge
• Strong experience is creating Use Cases, Activity diagrams, functional specifications
• Exposure to Microsoft technology (.Net) would be a plus
• Extremely strong interpersonal, interviewing, and listening skills
• Proven ability to work directly with the business community, handle demanding user groups, and communicate with internal clients at all enterprise levels
• Analytical skills, including the ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, and distinguish requests and solution ideas from requirements
• Writing skills, capability to communicate information effectively and provide quality documentation of processes
• Organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, handle diverse situations, set goals, and meet deadlines
• Motivation to work efficiently with minimal supervision, willingness to take initiative and employ good follow-through skills
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Attention to process and procedures to comply with internal/external audits
Characteristics:
• Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability
• Enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, maturity
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Multiple rounds of in person interview required.
No sponsorship.
Overview:
Reporting to the Client and Marketing Services Development Manager, the Business Analyst will work within our Client & Corporate Systems Development Group on a variety of projects. This person will collaborate with the business community to create business requirements documents, and also with the software development group to convey, clarify, and/or improve the stated requirements and solutions. Analysis will comprise enhancements to existing systems as well as the creation of new systems. This individual will translate business needs into functional specifications to ensure that the business partners’ functional requirements are fulfilled and that all systems conform to the specifications. In addition, the Business Analyst will work with business users and/or Quality Assurance to ensure that test plans for each of the enhancements are executed and that the final deliverables are accepted in a timely fashion. This individual will also keep the project managers apprised of the status of assigned tasks. In this role, the Business Analyst will interact with many areas of the organization, and will be required to work closely with all members of the project teams. This position is based in Boston, MA.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Elicit the business community’s requirements for enhancing existing systems and creating new applications
• Work with the project manager to document the product’s vision and the project’s scope, analyzing systems and processes to identify gaps and opportunities
• Create detailed requirements documentation, including text, examples, workflows, and other diagrams where appropriate to facilitate understanding of the requirements
• Write requirements specifications according to standard templates, using natural language simply, clearly, unambiguously, and concisely
• Manage the requirements specifications, working as part of a team of in-house staff and outside consultants to confirm and implement the required changes
• Ensure that Quality Assurance test plans are executed before releasing product enhancements for User Acceptance Testing
• Contribute knowledge and support to QA and UAT teams throughout the process of testing the application’s workflow and functionality
• Facilitate the production release of new functionality and provide assistance in support of production issues
• Document user-defined enhancement requests, product gaps, and product bugs
• Acquire and impart business knowledge to the development team regarding the functionality of assigned applications and workflow processes
• Implement ways to reuse requirements across projects where appropriate
• Provide project managers with timely updates on the progress of assigned tasks
• Participate in high-level aspects of project budgeting
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Mandatory Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 7-8 years experience in an IT organization
• 3-5 years experience in a business analyst role, including experience writing business requirements documents and QA test plans
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the asset management sector
• 2-3 years experience with database applications, software development, and implementation projects
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong UML Knowledge
• Strong experience is creating Use Cases, Activity diagrams, functional specifications
• Exposure to Microsoft technology (.Net) would be a plus
• Extremely strong interpersonal, interviewing, and listening skills
• Proven ability to work directly with the business community, handle demanding user groups, and communicate with internal clients at all enterprise levels
• Analytical skills, including the ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, and distinguish requests and solution ideas from requirements
• Writing skills, capability to communicate information effectively and provide quality documentation of processes
• Organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, handle diverse situations, set goals, and meet deadlines
• Motivation to work efficiently with minimal supervision, willingness to take initiative and employ good follow-through skills
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Attention to process and procedures to comply with internal/external audits
Characteristics:
• Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability
• Enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, maturity
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Friday, May 22, 2009
.NET Technical Lead
Financial Services Firm in Boston
Overview:
The .NET Developer Lead will lead the development of an existing rewrite project on a line of business application dealing with client order processing. The development team currently consists of three developers out of Boston, and four developers offshore. The candidate will need to hit the ground running with minimal technical training, and should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Architect and design technical solutions
• Enhance development practices and process
• Project planning & estimation
• Managing offshore team day-to-day
• Hands-on development when needed
• Lead development reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including 2-3 years of working with .NET 2.0
• Experience with .NET Rich Client technologies such as Windows Forms or WPF (WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation)
• Very strong object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• Strong preference for experience with .NET 3.0 technologies: WPF, WCF, WF (WCF = Windows Communication Foundation, WF = Windows Workflow Foundation)
• Familiarity with .NET 3.5 + C# 3.0 nice to have but not required
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
Skills & Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise , and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to accurately estimate and meet development deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Overview:
The .NET Developer Lead will lead the development of an existing rewrite project on a line of business application dealing with client order processing. The development team currently consists of three developers out of Boston, and four developers offshore. The candidate will need to hit the ground running with minimal technical training, and should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Architect and design technical solutions
• Enhance development practices and process
• Project planning & estimation
• Managing offshore team day-to-day
• Hands-on development when needed
• Lead development reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including 2-3 years of working with .NET 2.0
• Experience with .NET Rich Client technologies such as Windows Forms or WPF (WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation)
• Very strong object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• Strong preference for experience with .NET 3.0 technologies: WPF, WCF, WF (WCF = Windows Communication Foundation, WF = Windows Workflow Foundation)
• Familiarity with .NET 3.5 + C# 3.0 nice to have but not required
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
Skills & Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise , and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to accurately estimate and meet development deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Senior .NET Developer
Mid sized asset management firm in Boston
Full time position - no sponsorship or visa transfers
Department Profile:
The IT Client Systems Team is responsible for the development and support of Corporate Business applications. This team consists of approximately 35 technology professionals whose key functions include application development, system integration, application support, and production support. The supported business areas are Client Services, Performance Analytics, Business Development, Renewable Resources, Finance, and Human Resources.
Overview:
The .NET Developer will drive the design and development of a CRM Upgrade project. The development team currently consists of three CRM experienced developers out of Boston. The candidate will need to hit the ground running with minimal technical training, and should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide technical designs following object oriented design methodologies and best practices
• Drives the design effort, mentors the team in design
• Hands-on development of design components
• Review (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation
Mandatory requirements:
• Overall 7-8 Years of experience
• Several years of .NET experience, including 2-3 years of working with .NET 2.0
• Very strong hands-on in object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
• Strong Experience with .NET 3.5
• Strong Experience with C# 3.0
• CRM development/customization experience in general and Pivotal in particular would be a plus
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
• Experience with Object Oriented design tool
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
Skills & Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise , and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to accurately estimate and meet development deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Full time position - no sponsorship or visa transfers
Department Profile:
The IT Client Systems Team is responsible for the development and support of Corporate Business applications. This team consists of approximately 35 technology professionals whose key functions include application development, system integration, application support, and production support. The supported business areas are Client Services, Performance Analytics, Business Development, Renewable Resources, Finance, and Human Resources.
Overview:
The .NET Developer will drive the design and development of a CRM Upgrade project. The development team currently consists of three CRM experienced developers out of Boston. The candidate will need to hit the ground running with minimal technical training, and should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide technical designs following object oriented design methodologies and best practices
• Drives the design effort, mentors the team in design
• Hands-on development of design components
• Review (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation
Mandatory requirements:
• Overall 7-8 Years of experience
• Several years of .NET experience, including 2-3 years of working with .NET 2.0
• Very strong hands-on in object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
• Strong Experience with .NET 3.5
• Strong Experience with C# 3.0
• CRM development/customization experience in general and Pivotal in particular would be a plus
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
• Experience with Object Oriented design tool
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
Skills & Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise , and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to accurately estimate and meet development deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Junior .NET Developer
Mid sized asset management firm in Boston
Full time position - no sponsorship or visa transfers
Department Profile:
The IT Client Systems Team is responsible for the development and support of Corporate Business applications. This team consists of approximately 35 technology professionals whose key functions include application development, system integration, application support, and production support. The supported business areas are Client Services, Performance Analytics, Business Development, Renewable Resources, Finance, and Human Resources.
Overview:
The .NET Developer will drive the design and development of a CRM Upgrade project. The development team currently consists of three CRM experienced developers out of Boston. The candidate will need to hit the ground running with minimal technical training, and should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop high quality .net code
• Help in design effort
• Develop enhancement and maintenance changes to the current system (VB6 & .net)
• Code Review
• Helps in Writing unit test cases and technical documentation
Mandatory requirements:
• Overall 2-4 Years of experience
• Strong .NET experience, including 1-2 years of working with .NET 2.0 and VB6
• Experience with .NET 3.5
• Strong Experience with C# 3.0
• CRM development/customization experience in general and Pivotal in particular would be a plus
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
• Experience with Object Oriented design tool
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
Skills & Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise , and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to accurately estimate and meet development deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Full time position - no sponsorship or visa transfers
Department Profile:
The IT Client Systems Team is responsible for the development and support of Corporate Business applications. This team consists of approximately 35 technology professionals whose key functions include application development, system integration, application support, and production support. The supported business areas are Client Services, Performance Analytics, Business Development, Renewable Resources, Finance, and Human Resources.
Overview:
The .NET Developer will drive the design and development of a CRM Upgrade project. The development team currently consists of three CRM experienced developers out of Boston. The candidate will need to hit the ground running with minimal technical training, and should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop high quality .net code
• Help in design effort
• Develop enhancement and maintenance changes to the current system (VB6 & .net)
• Code Review
• Helps in Writing unit test cases and technical documentation
Mandatory requirements:
• Overall 2-4 Years of experience
• Strong .NET experience, including 1-2 years of working with .NET 2.0 and VB6
• Experience with .NET 3.5
• Strong Experience with C# 3.0
• CRM development/customization experience in general and Pivotal in particular would be a plus
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
• Experience with Object Oriented design tool
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
Skills & Characteristics:
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise , and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Experience in the financial services sector preferred
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision
• High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to accurately estimate and meet development deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Sr. Microsoft Applications Developer
This is a Full Time position at a law firm in Boston.
Downtown Boston location
Job Summary
Using advanced knowledge of applications development techniques and methodologies, assumes responsibility for developing applications that meet the needs of the Company. Architects and implements applications that leverage the services of Microsoft’s SharePoint server system. Develops, maintains and supports administrative department applications. Performs transfer of data between system, implements and tests security and monitors database files for accuracy. Takes a leadership role and serves as a technical expert to company and department staff in developing creative solutions to the more complex applications development issues and problems and in mentoring less experienced Applications Developers and other users.
Essential Job Functions
· Coordinates work process and related activities within a department or function of the Company. Organizes and oversees assignments to ensure accuracy and completion and serves as a department liaison to ensure collaborative efforts result in meeting or exceeding goals and standards. Maintains knowledge of trends and developments affecting the work process, and encourages innovation and good judgment to achieve results.
· Using advanced technical knowledge of applications development, works with Lead Applications Developer to develop applications standards. Following application development methodology and standards, develops, maintains and supports applications for use by the various departments of the Company and creates documentation for these applications.
· Develops custom web parts and hybrid pages. Configures and maintains web server software. Performs server software upgrades and troubleshoots problems. Applies software patches when needed.
· Participates in and leads the Agile project planning and estimating process and mentors less experienced staff members in tracking Agile projects.
· Works with and coordinates the activities of others. Shares programming techniques and knowledge with other team members to ensure collaborative efforts result in maximum efficiency.
· Troubleshoots applications-related problems and works with User Support to resolve user issues in a timely and courteous manner. Responds to calls received from the Help Desk ticket tracking system for ticket entry, tracking and follow up. Troubleshoots user problems that may require visiting the user directly. Contributes to and updates the solutions database and the projects management database.
· Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent revisions. Works with Training Department to develop user documentation and training.
· Serves as a liaison with vendors on the implementation of new packaged systems or upgrades to existing systems. Evaluates and recommends third-party software solutions.
· Proactively interacts with all levels of Company personnel and outside service companies to ensure the prompt resolution of applications development issues. Enthusiastically responds to customers’ needs in a proactive and timely manner and follows up to ensure a high level of user satisfaction with services provided.
· Participates in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assists with various company and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
· Proactively maintains and expands knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies that may have a potential impact upon company operations. Researches, evaluates and provides input on software products and researches, evaluates and recommends enhancements to current applications programs, systems and methods of operating.
· Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all company records and files.
· Participates in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assists with various company and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
· Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
Minimum Job Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent technical knowledge. Microsoft Certified Developer Certification preferred.
· 4-6 years of applications development experience, including experience with Agile development methodologies either through formal training and project execution, or through experience with precursor methodologies; experience with test driven development, and with a continuous integration process of automated nightly builds is preferred.
· Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft.NET development tools, MS SQL Server, ODBC, IIS, Visual Studio, Internet Security, Visual Basic, HTML, and XML; working knowledge of JAVA, Javascript, and TCP/IP.
· Thorough command of the industry language and the ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of technical and non-technical users.
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, use initiative and judgment to accomplish results, participate as a team leader or member of a team, work under pressure and complete job assignments in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
· Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required and ability to interact effectively and professionally with all learning styles, personality types and levels of management, staff and a variety of external entities including clients and prospective clients of the Company.
· Ability to travel to the Company’s other offices.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Downtown Boston location
Job Summary
Using advanced knowledge of applications development techniques and methodologies, assumes responsibility for developing applications that meet the needs of the Company. Architects and implements applications that leverage the services of Microsoft’s SharePoint server system. Develops, maintains and supports administrative department applications. Performs transfer of data between system, implements and tests security and monitors database files for accuracy. Takes a leadership role and serves as a technical expert to company and department staff in developing creative solutions to the more complex applications development issues and problems and in mentoring less experienced Applications Developers and other users.
Essential Job Functions
· Coordinates work process and related activities within a department or function of the Company. Organizes and oversees assignments to ensure accuracy and completion and serves as a department liaison to ensure collaborative efforts result in meeting or exceeding goals and standards. Maintains knowledge of trends and developments affecting the work process, and encourages innovation and good judgment to achieve results.
· Using advanced technical knowledge of applications development, works with Lead Applications Developer to develop applications standards. Following application development methodology and standards, develops, maintains and supports applications for use by the various departments of the Company and creates documentation for these applications.
· Develops custom web parts and hybrid pages. Configures and maintains web server software. Performs server software upgrades and troubleshoots problems. Applies software patches when needed.
· Participates in and leads the Agile project planning and estimating process and mentors less experienced staff members in tracking Agile projects.
· Works with and coordinates the activities of others. Shares programming techniques and knowledge with other team members to ensure collaborative efforts result in maximum efficiency.
· Troubleshoots applications-related problems and works with User Support to resolve user issues in a timely and courteous manner. Responds to calls received from the Help Desk ticket tracking system for ticket entry, tracking and follow up. Troubleshoots user problems that may require visiting the user directly. Contributes to and updates the solutions database and the projects management database.
· Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent revisions. Works with Training Department to develop user documentation and training.
· Serves as a liaison with vendors on the implementation of new packaged systems or upgrades to existing systems. Evaluates and recommends third-party software solutions.
· Proactively interacts with all levels of Company personnel and outside service companies to ensure the prompt resolution of applications development issues. Enthusiastically responds to customers’ needs in a proactive and timely manner and follows up to ensure a high level of user satisfaction with services provided.
· Participates in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assists with various company and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
· Proactively maintains and expands knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies that may have a potential impact upon company operations. Researches, evaluates and provides input on software products and researches, evaluates and recommends enhancements to current applications programs, systems and methods of operating.
· Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all company records and files.
· Participates in departmental project teams and task forces designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues; assists with various company and/or departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.
· Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
Minimum Job Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent technical knowledge. Microsoft Certified Developer Certification preferred.
· 4-6 years of applications development experience, including experience with Agile development methodologies either through formal training and project execution, or through experience with precursor methodologies; experience with test driven development, and with a continuous integration process of automated nightly builds is preferred.
· Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft.NET development tools, MS SQL Server, ODBC, IIS, Visual Studio, Internet Security, Visual Basic, HTML, and XML; working knowledge of JAVA, Javascript, and TCP/IP.
· Thorough command of the industry language and the ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of technical and non-technical users.
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, use initiative and judgment to accomplish results, participate as a team leader or member of a team, work under pressure and complete job assignments in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
· Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required and ability to interact effectively and professionally with all learning styles, personality types and levels of management, staff and a variety of external entities including clients and prospective clients of the Company.
· Ability to travel to the Company’s other offices.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Monday, May 4, 2009
2 Contract Performance Business Analysts
Client is a well established and rapidly growing financial firm in Boston.
2 contract positions open.
This is a seasoned BA who has specialized knowledge of investment performance and analysis including experience in the areas of asset allocation; asset classes; absolute return strategies; and performance measurement, attribution, and evaluation.
2 contractors needed for the development of the new Global Performance Reporting System. New system development is currently in the early, early stages of requirements gathering/documentation.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Work with business users to develop and document business rules and requirements for performing investment performance analysis
* Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
* Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true business needs.
* Utilize a broad-based knowledge of enterprise-wide requirements definition processes and methodologies to analyze information needs, business objectives, and requirements to document all project artifacts (such as Functional requirements, Business Rules, Use Cases, and Interface designs)
* Be the liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams and serve as the conduit between the customer community (internal and external customers) and the software development team through which requirements flow.
* Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs that may be required to meet business needs.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Minimum of five years of investment-related experience in the financial services industry
* Specialized knowledge of investment performance and analysis including experience in the areas of asset allocation; asset classes; absolute return strategies; and performance measurement, attribution, and evaluation
* Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
Desirable Requirements:
* Professional certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or progress towards that certification is highly desirable
* A Certificate Investment in Investment Performance Management (CIPM) is very highly desirable
Skills and Competencies:
* Extremely strong interpersonal, interviewing, and listening skills
* Proven ability to work directly with the business community, handle demanding user groups, and communicate with internal clients at all enterprise levels
* Writing skills, capability to communicate information effectively and provide quality documentation of processes, UML preferred
* Organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, handle diverse situations, set goals, and meet deadlines
* Attention to process and procedures to comply with internal/external audits
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
2 contract positions open.
This is a seasoned BA who has specialized knowledge of investment performance and analysis including experience in the areas of asset allocation; asset classes; absolute return strategies; and performance measurement, attribution, and evaluation.
2 contractors needed for the development of the new Global Performance Reporting System. New system development is currently in the early, early stages of requirements gathering/documentation.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Work with business users to develop and document business rules and requirements for performing investment performance analysis
* Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
* Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true business needs.
* Utilize a broad-based knowledge of enterprise-wide requirements definition processes and methodologies to analyze information needs, business objectives, and requirements to document all project artifacts (such as Functional requirements, Business Rules, Use Cases, and Interface designs)
* Be the liaison between the business units, technology teams and support teams and serve as the conduit between the customer community (internal and external customers) and the software development team through which requirements flow.
* Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs that may be required to meet business needs.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Minimum of five years of investment-related experience in the financial services industry
* Specialized knowledge of investment performance and analysis including experience in the areas of asset allocation; asset classes; absolute return strategies; and performance measurement, attribution, and evaluation
* Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
Desirable Requirements:
* Professional certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or progress towards that certification is highly desirable
* A Certificate Investment in Investment Performance Management (CIPM) is very highly desirable
Skills and Competencies:
* Extremely strong interpersonal, interviewing, and listening skills
* Proven ability to work directly with the business community, handle demanding user groups, and communicate with internal clients at all enterprise levels
* Writing skills, capability to communicate information effectively and provide quality documentation of processes, UML preferred
* Organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, handle diverse situations, set goals, and meet deadlines
* Attention to process and procedures to comply with internal/external audits
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
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