Contract to hire position at a world leading private equity firm headquartered in Boston.
Client is looking for candidates that have more of a process focus as opposed to a development focus. They want true project managers and not development managers that are looking to do project work.
Title: Project Manager
Reports to: Senior Vice President
Department: Information Technology
Location: Boston, MA
Type: Temp to Full time
DESCRIPTION:
The person will be the lead project manager across multiple applications development and vendor integration initiatives from inception to implementation. This position will monitor and document progress, report on milestone deliverables, risks and costs across ongoing technology initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements across a portfolio of Shared Resource technology initiatives.
• Responsible for reporting status of projects during Bi Weekly portfolio meeting across all of IT.
• Liaison to the Project Management Office to ensure PLC process across all technology initiatives are aligned properly.
• Responsible for updating shared Project Management Application to ensure all projects are kept up to date to allow for proper transparency to Executive Management.
• Monitor and document project task list and progress for all assigned projects
• Organize and lead project status meetings and works closely with the development team lead and business analyst to document project status and inter-project risks
• Develop reports/dashboard for project on milestones, deliverables, risks and budget
• Maintains burn rate by project, provides budgeted vs. actual cost analysis
• Maintains overall project task list that includes tasks/issues/risks across all technology initiatives
• Facilitates inter-project communication and supports the Business Systems Manager for Steering Committee reporting
• Responsible for the oversight of the teams change management entries to ensure proper allocation and avoidance of team overlap.
• Maintain overall Release Management Calendar to ensure transparency of production impacting releases.
• Responsible for Resource Allocation across three teams in a “pooled” resource methodology. Proper tracking of resources and their allocation is required to fully understand open resources available for project or tasks.
• Responsible for project coordination toolset and project reporting standards
TECHNOLOGY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with a large, functionally diverse, and informed user base that demands high quality applications.
• Experience with reporting status, milestones, deliverables across multiple technology initiatives
• Experience with project management reporting tools
• Exposure to various business disciplines (such as Private Equity, Compliance, Legal, Investor Relations, Human Resources and Finance)
• Familiarity with multiple architectures: n-tier, .NET, client-server, etc. and multi-system application integration
• Fundamental understanding of software development lifecycle
QUALIFICATIONS:
• PMP certification required
• 2-3 years experience in the project management and reporting
• 5-6 years experience in software development and technology implementation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Java / Derivatives Developer
6 month contract position in Boston
In person interview required.
Looking for a smart Java Developer that has a strong understanding of Derivatives.
Client is currently using multiple applications such as Open Links Findor (Endur), Matlab, Sybase, SQL, C and Java. They are not looking to purchase a large system like Murex or Calypso but would like someone that has worked on one of these types of systems.
This is a heads down coding position. Solid Java, C background necessary.
Must have understanding of sophisticated mathematical models for the pricing of exotic derivatives across interest rates and FX asset classes.
Currently they are seeking a Java Developer to work in the applications division in the development, configuration and maintenance of multiple applications that make up a Derivative application.
This is a unique position as the candidate will have sound financial engineering skills, with knowledge of financial products be it commodities, equity derivatives, FX and interest rates.
Ideally candidates will have at least 4 years experience in Derivative development with strong understanding of model development and financial markets with the aptitude and tenacity to work in a fast paced trading environment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
In person interview required.
Looking for a smart Java Developer that has a strong understanding of Derivatives.
Client is currently using multiple applications such as Open Links Findor (Endur), Matlab, Sybase, SQL, C and Java. They are not looking to purchase a large system like Murex or Calypso but would like someone that has worked on one of these types of systems.
This is a heads down coding position. Solid Java, C background necessary.
Must have understanding of sophisticated mathematical models for the pricing of exotic derivatives across interest rates and FX asset classes.
Currently they are seeking a Java Developer to work in the applications division in the development, configuration and maintenance of multiple applications that make up a Derivative application.
This is a unique position as the candidate will have sound financial engineering skills, with knowledge of financial products be it commodities, equity derivatives, FX and interest rates.
Ideally candidates will have at least 4 years experience in Derivative development with strong understanding of model development and financial markets with the aptitude and tenacity to work in a fast paced trading environment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Monday, July 27, 2009
.NET Application Developer
The client is a world renowned Private Equity firm.
This is a full time position working in the Boston office. No sponsorship available.
Reports To: Development Manager/Architect
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced developer to join our software development team as a developer. We are seeking a well rounded individual who has the ability to design and program web based business applications using ASP .NET and C#. A qualified candidate should be an expert in the aspects of the software development process, an expert in multiple tools and technologies, possess excellent written and technical problem solving skills, programming and unit testing skills, great organization and communication skills, and be able to work well within a team environment.
Candidates must be self-directed, confident, and able to perform tasks of moderate to high complexity. Candidates should have excellent client facing skills and be able to articulate technical issues. Candidates will be expected to help shape technical documents with moderate to complex designs with minimal guidance and fully understand and utilize the appropriate tools set to solve client needs.
Developer Specific Duties:
• Work alone or in various-sized teams to design, build, debug and maintain existing ASP .NET 2.0 and 3.5 web applications written in C#.
• Modify and help shape technical documents with minimal guidance.
• Solve moderate to complex problems with minimal guidance using appropriate toolset.
• Provides accurate time estimates for tasks.
• Design and develop systems using with Web 2.0 principals
• Design and build Microsoft SQL Server databases which include creating tables, writing stored procedures, queries, triggers, cursors scheduling back-ups or restoring from backups.
• Design and build Microsoft Reporting Services solutions as a stand-alone application or integrated into new or existing web applications.
• Develop and implement unit test plans and test cases.
• Document, troubleshoot and isolate moderate to complex problems encountered during unit testing.
• Work with other members of the Application Development team to help coach others, improve our processes, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Communicates and enforces coding standards, perform code reviews
• Consistently delivers high-quality services and products to clients.
Required Skills:
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent technical training and professional work experience.
• Proficient in object oriented design and development
• A minimum of 5+ year's cumulative experience developing web based application on the Microsoft .Net platform and technologies.
• A strong technical background, with some experience testing and developing applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnosis moderate to complex software problems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
This is a full time position working in the Boston office. No sponsorship available.
Reports To: Development Manager/Architect
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced developer to join our software development team as a developer. We are seeking a well rounded individual who has the ability to design and program web based business applications using ASP .NET and C#. A qualified candidate should be an expert in the aspects of the software development process, an expert in multiple tools and technologies, possess excellent written and technical problem solving skills, programming and unit testing skills, great organization and communication skills, and be able to work well within a team environment.
Candidates must be self-directed, confident, and able to perform tasks of moderate to high complexity. Candidates should have excellent client facing skills and be able to articulate technical issues. Candidates will be expected to help shape technical documents with moderate to complex designs with minimal guidance and fully understand and utilize the appropriate tools set to solve client needs.
Developer Specific Duties:
• Work alone or in various-sized teams to design, build, debug and maintain existing ASP .NET 2.0 and 3.5 web applications written in C#.
• Modify and help shape technical documents with minimal guidance.
• Solve moderate to complex problems with minimal guidance using appropriate toolset.
• Provides accurate time estimates for tasks.
• Design and develop systems using with Web 2.0 principals
• Design and build Microsoft SQL Server databases which include creating tables, writing stored procedures, queries, triggers, cursors scheduling back-ups or restoring from backups.
• Design and build Microsoft Reporting Services solutions as a stand-alone application or integrated into new or existing web applications.
• Develop and implement unit test plans and test cases.
• Document, troubleshoot and isolate moderate to complex problems encountered during unit testing.
• Work with other members of the Application Development team to help coach others, improve our processes, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Communicates and enforces coding standards, perform code reviews
• Consistently delivers high-quality services and products to clients.
Required Skills:
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent technical training and professional work experience.
• Proficient in object oriented design and development
• A minimum of 5+ year's cumulative experience developing web based application on the Microsoft .Net platform and technologies.
• A strong technical background, with some experience testing and developing applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnosis moderate to complex software problems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Friday, July 24, 2009
CRM Software Developer .NET
Global Investment firm with headquarters located in Boston
Overview:
The Windows Applications Developer will participate in a development capacity on an existing rewrite project of a client relationship application, with future application development work on other projects. The project team currently consists of three developers. The candidate should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Create new system components
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including at least 3 years of working with .NET 2.0 or above
• Experience with .NET Rich Client technologies such as Windows Forms or WPF (WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation)
• 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 (2005 or preferably 2008)
• Undergraduate degree a must
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 Windows Applications Developer will participate in a development capacity on an existing rewrite project of a client relationship application, with future application development work on other projects. The project team currently consists of three developers. The candidate should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Create new system components
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including at least 3 years of working with .NET 2.0 or above
• Experience with .NET Rich Client technologies such as Windows Forms or WPF (WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation)
• 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 (2005 or preferably 2008)
• Undergraduate degree a must
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.
Senior Windows Application Developer (.NET)
Mid sized financial firm in Boston
Overview:
The Senior .NET Applications Developer will participate in a development capacity on an existing rewrite project of a line of business application dealing with client order processing. The project team consists of four other developers out of Boston, a full-time project manager, and 2 business analysts. 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:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Create new system components
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including 1-2 years of working with .NET 2.0
• Experience with .NET Rich Client technologies such as Windows Forms or WPF (WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation)
• 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
• Advanced database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005/2008)
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
• Web experience (ASP.NET or otherwise) is not needed for this project
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 Senior .NET Applications Developer will participate in a development capacity on an existing rewrite project of a line of business application dealing with client order processing. The project team consists of four other developers out of Boston, a full-time project manager, and 2 business analysts. 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:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Create new system components
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including 1-2 years of working with .NET 2.0
• Experience with .NET Rich Client technologies such as Windows Forms or WPF (WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation)
• 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
• Advanced database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005/2008)
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline
• Web experience (ASP.NET or otherwise) is not needed for this project
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.
Windows Application Developer (.NET)
Mid sized financial firm in Boston
The Web Applications Developer will participate in a development capacity on a rewrite project of a calculation engine and reporting system, with future application development work on other projects. The candidate should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Create new system components
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including at least 3 years of working with .NET 2.0 or above
• Experience with ASP.NET
• 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, 3.5 technologies: WCF, WF, LINQ
• Familiarity with C# 3.0 nice to have but not required
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or preferably 2008)
• Undergraduate degree a must
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.
The Web Applications Developer will participate in a development capacity on a rewrite project of a calculation engine and reporting system, with future application development work on other projects. The candidate should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Create new system components
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including at least 3 years of working with .NET 2.0 or above
• Experience with ASP.NET
• 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, 3.5 technologies: WCF, WF, LINQ
• Familiarity with C# 3.0 nice to have but not required
• Experience with automated unit testing
• Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or preferably 2008)
• Undergraduate degree a must
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.
Lead Developer / Project Manager (.NET)
The client is an Asset Management firm in downtown Boston.
Overview:
The Lead Developer will participate in a development capacity on an existing client reporting application. The project team currently consists of three developers. The candidate should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Mentor the members of your team
• Communicate with the business
• Manage the project and team
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including at least 3 years of working with .NET 2.0 or above
• Strong object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• 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 (2005 or preferably 2008)
• Undergraduate degree a must
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 Lead Developer will participate in a development capacity on an existing client reporting application. The project team currently consists of three developers. The candidate should be familiar with the Microsoft technology stack in general, and .NET in particular (see requirements below).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Propose and design technical solutions
• Mentor the members of your team
• Communicate with the business
• Manage the project and team
• Enhance existing components
• Provide remediation for existing system issues
• Participate in peer reviews (both code and design reviews)
• Produce effective technical documentation where needed
Mandatory requirements:
• Several years of .NET experience, including at least 3 years of working with .NET 2.0 or above
• Strong object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
• Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
• 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 (2005 or preferably 2008)
• Undergraduate degree a must
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.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Mid-Sr level Infrastructure Engineer
Full time, permanent position
Client is a world renowned financial firm
Preference given to local candidates
5-7 years experience in a medium to large company ( 500 -1500 users) 200 – 500 enterprise servers
Microsoft OS expertise : Server build, configure and support * Required
Active Directory ( Strongly preferred)
Exchange ( Strongly preferred)
VMware expertise (Very Strongly preferred) *75% of infrastructure is virtual
Citrix ( Very Strongly preferred) * Client is initiating a global Citrix Upgrade project
Blackberry Enterprise Server ( Strongly preferred)
EMC SAN ( Preferred)
Symantec Enterprise Vault (Preferred)
Candidate should have demonstrated hands on ability to configure build and support Dev, QA and Prod servers.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Client is a world renowned financial firm
Preference given to local candidates
5-7 years experience in a medium to large company ( 500 -1500 users) 200 – 500 enterprise servers
Microsoft OS expertise : Server build, configure and support * Required
Active Directory ( Strongly preferred)
Exchange ( Strongly preferred)
VMware expertise (Very Strongly preferred) *75% of infrastructure is virtual
Citrix ( Very Strongly preferred) * Client is initiating a global Citrix Upgrade project
Blackberry Enterprise Server ( Strongly preferred)
EMC SAN ( Preferred)
Symantec Enterprise Vault (Preferred)
Candidate should have demonstrated hands on ability to configure build and support Dev, QA and Prod servers.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
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