Full time, permanent position in Boston
We are looking for an energetic individual with strong hands-on .Net programming and SQL database technical skills to join our Strategic Initiatives Group. This close knit team of twelve builds, manages and supports all technologies used across the firm. As a developer in this group, you will report directly to the head of development. You will design, build, enhance and support mission-critical systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
Summary of essential job functions
• Work with business analysts and end users to understand and document requirements.
• Make technical assessments; develop and document technical solutions; and explaining advantages, risks and alternatives.
• Design, code and verify technical solutions.
• Provide time-sensitive support for mission-critical systems.
• Support production systems to guarantee high availability and reliability.
• Contribute and adhere to best practices throughout the software development life cycle.
• Estimate the level of effort required for projects and tasks.
• Participate in daily scrum and iteration planning activities.
• Participate in regular design and code reviews to ensure that designs are solid and standards are followed.
Key Competencies
Required:
• 5+ years as a Software Developer developing multi-tiered applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Strong database expertise (3+ years) writing queries, stored procedures and table design.
• Strong design pattern and object oriented expertise (3+ years)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an independent, self-directed manner and to perform equally as well as part of a team.
• Drive, energy, enthusiasm, maturity and confidence.
• Passion for technology
Desired:
• Development experience using: C#, NET 3.5, WCF, WWF, T-SQL
• Development experience with Sybase or SQL Server.
• Exposure to fund accounting systems, trading systems, and/or analytics systems.
• Exposure to LatentZero, Portia, SalesLogix, Bloomberg, Point, or Intex
• SQL performance tuning and optimization
• Experience with SSRS and/or SharePoint
• Prior experience in financial services
Education Requirement
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field is a requirement.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
SQL Architect - Norwalk, CT
SQL Architect
Responsibilities:
Creating and maintaining the data architecture for Client Services
Keeping current with the latest development methodologies and acting as a mentor to the rest of the team
Designing solutions in accordance with the enterprise architecture and shepherding to completion
Documenting solutions with industry standard tools
Working closely with users, architects and developers as part of an integrated team
Working collaboratively within the architecture group to ensure both quality and delivery are managed excellently
Actively watching industry trends and acting as a highly competent advisor to technical management
Data analysis and modeling across different problem sets of Data Warehousing and OLTP
Ensuring the quality of artifacts produced is in accordance with architecture standards
Taking responsibility for provisioning the optimal data architecture for an application portfolio
Accurately estimating work and reporting progress
Position Requirements:
We are looking for a person who:
Has 5+ years professional experience in data architecture and integration of vendor products in an enterprise setting
Possesses strong technical skills in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Warehousing and Database design
Has strong communication skills with the ability to effectively express complex technical concepts
Has the ability to express design ideas in recognized methodologies
Has the ability to work both in teams and independently
Possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Is able to anticipate potential problems and determine and implement solutions as needed
Is a quick learner - able to come up to speed on new and emerging technologies rapidly
Is flexible - able to work on varied technologies and switch between one environment and another in an efficient manner
Can multi-task and react positively to frequent changes in priorities
Has excellent project organization and time management skills and exceptional attention to detail
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Responsibilities:
Creating and maintaining the data architecture for Client Services
Keeping current with the latest development methodologies and acting as a mentor to the rest of the team
Designing solutions in accordance with the enterprise architecture and shepherding to completion
Documenting solutions with industry standard tools
Working closely with users, architects and developers as part of an integrated team
Working collaboratively within the architecture group to ensure both quality and delivery are managed excellently
Actively watching industry trends and acting as a highly competent advisor to technical management
Data analysis and modeling across different problem sets of Data Warehousing and OLTP
Ensuring the quality of artifacts produced is in accordance with architecture standards
Taking responsibility for provisioning the optimal data architecture for an application portfolio
Accurately estimating work and reporting progress
Position Requirements:
We are looking for a person who:
Has 5+ years professional experience in data architecture and integration of vendor products in an enterprise setting
Possesses strong technical skills in Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Warehousing and Database design
Has strong communication skills with the ability to effectively express complex technical concepts
Has the ability to express design ideas in recognized methodologies
Has the ability to work both in teams and independently
Possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Is able to anticipate potential problems and determine and implement solutions as needed
Is a quick learner - able to come up to speed on new and emerging technologies rapidly
Is flexible - able to work on varied technologies and switch between one environment and another in an efficient manner
Can multi-task and react positively to frequent changes in priorities
Has excellent project organization and time management skills and exceptional attention to detail
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
SQL DBA - Norwalk, CT
Perm SQL DBA
We are looking for a person who:
Has 4+ years of experience in database development and support in MS SQL Server environments.
Strong experience in general Database Administration in SQL Server ( 2005 and 2008 )
SQL Development - ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and design ( stored procs, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints )
Knowledge of SQL Server tools ( Profiler, DTA, SSMS, SAC, SSCM, PerfMon, DMVs, system sprocs)
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc.
Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU,memory,I/O, disk space and other resource contention.
Strong knowledge of how indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching. How statistics work, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively.
Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring, Replication.
SQL Database Operational support to tech users
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
We are looking for a person who:
Has 4+ years of experience in database development and support in MS SQL Server environments.
Strong experience in general Database Administration in SQL Server ( 2005 and 2008 )
SQL Development - ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and design ( stored procs, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints )
Knowledge of SQL Server tools ( Profiler, DTA, SSMS, SAC, SSCM, PerfMon, DMVs, system sprocs)
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc.
Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU,memory,I/O, disk space and other resource contention.
Strong knowledge of how indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching. How statistics work, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively.
Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring, Replication.
SQL Database Operational support to tech users
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
SQL DBA
Full time, permanent position South of Boston
The Database Administrator will have responsibility and technical ownership of multiple enterprise Microsoft SQL Server systems in the client's 24x7 global database environment. This resource will oversee the development and organization of the databases, assess and implement new technologies, and provide Information Technology with a long-term perspective on the relationship of database technology to the business opportunities facing the company. The DBA is challenged to work with architecture, application development and infrastructure to meet current and future business objectives. This person will train, mentor and develop technical support and applications staff to better utilize on-line processing databases environment. This resource will administer a variety of SQL Server database systems; develop and enforce database administration and user standards and procedures; assist the business in the development and creation of SQL, web-based databases and database systems; review technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff; implement disaster recovery procedures and solutions; and implement security integrity controls.
Bachelors degree and 7+ years related professional IT experience. Must be proficient in all aspects of database administration; possess strong technical problem solving, programming and communication skills. Detail oriented and able to work well within a team environment. Must be self-directed and confident.
Experience with the following:
In depth MS SQL Server database administration and design
Managing multiple MS SQL 2000/2005/2008 RDBMS on large systems in clustered environments
Monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service
Transactional SQL, and DTS stored procedures
Ability to support SharePoint environment
Managing the internal and external MS SQL database security
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
The Database Administrator will have responsibility and technical ownership of multiple enterprise Microsoft SQL Server systems in the client's 24x7 global database environment. This resource will oversee the development and organization of the databases, assess and implement new technologies, and provide Information Technology with a long-term perspective on the relationship of database technology to the business opportunities facing the company. The DBA is challenged to work with architecture, application development and infrastructure to meet current and future business objectives. This person will train, mentor and develop technical support and applications staff to better utilize on-line processing databases environment. This resource will administer a variety of SQL Server database systems; develop and enforce database administration and user standards and procedures; assist the business in the development and creation of SQL, web-based databases and database systems; review technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff; implement disaster recovery procedures and solutions; and implement security integrity controls.
Bachelors degree and 7+ years related professional IT experience. Must be proficient in all aspects of database administration; possess strong technical problem solving, programming and communication skills. Detail oriented and able to work well within a team environment. Must be self-directed and confident.
Experience with the following:
In depth MS SQL Server database administration and design
Managing multiple MS SQL 2000/2005/2008 RDBMS on large systems in clustered environments
Monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service
Transactional SQL, and DTS stored procedures
Ability to support SharePoint environment
Managing the internal and external MS SQL database security
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Financial Business Analyst
Contract position at a Boston based investment firm.
Experience developing procedures and workflows utilizing business requirements and discussion with operational staff. Additional responsibilities will include testing procedures in a test environment to insure accuracy and functionality.
· Solid understanding of financial terms
· Experience with transaction reports
· Attention to detail
· Ability to work independently
· Proficient at Microsoft products including Visio
· Ability to extract from business requirements features and functions to be documented
· Ability to work with people over the phone to gather information to complete assignments
· Excellent written and verbal skills - communicates effectively across all levels
· Ability to work in fast paced environment
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Experience developing procedures and workflows utilizing business requirements and discussion with operational staff. Additional responsibilities will include testing procedures in a test environment to insure accuracy and functionality.
· Solid understanding of financial terms
· Experience with transaction reports
· Attention to detail
· Ability to work independently
· Proficient at Microsoft products including Visio
· Ability to extract from business requirements features and functions to be documented
· Ability to work with people over the phone to gather information to complete assignments
· Excellent written and verbal skills - communicates effectively across all levels
· Ability to work in fast paced environment
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
SQL Server Developer
Full time, permanent position in Boston
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience/Expertise with SQL Server, SQL Coding - SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience in solving environment configuration problems.
• Experience/Expertise working with large data sets and databases.
• Must have excellent communications skills, as well as organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in both an independent and team-oriented environment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience/Expertise with SQL Server, SQL Coding - SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience in solving environment configuration problems.
• Experience/Expertise working with large data sets and databases.
• Must have excellent communications skills, as well as organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in both an independent and team-oriented environment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Friday, January 7, 2011
SQL Server Database Administrator
Permanent position at a well respected investment firm in Boston
Requirements:
- Must have experience with SQL Server 2005 and 2008.
- Must be able to work in a team oriented environment to support database environment.
- Experience creating SQL scripts and stored procedures.
- Must have the ability to work closely with development teams, as well as various business units.
- Create best practices documentation for backup, recovery, performance tuning and troubleshooting of systems.
- 3-5 year experience as a hands on Database Adminstrator.
- Candidates must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and must work well in a team-oriented, deadline driven enviornment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Requirements:
- Must have experience with SQL Server 2005 and 2008.
- Must be able to work in a team oriented environment to support database environment.
- Experience creating SQL scripts and stored procedures.
- Must have the ability to work closely with development teams, as well as various business units.
- Create best practices documentation for backup, recovery, performance tuning and troubleshooting of systems.
- 3-5 year experience as a hands on Database Adminstrator.
- Candidates must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and must work well in a team-oriented, deadline driven enviornment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
CRM Software Developer
3 month contract role at a financial software firm in Boston
Job Functions:
· Developing high-quality code on schedule, based on a technical design.
· Performing unit testing and working closely with our QA team to support system testing and bug resolution.
· Contributing to the development community by researching new technology and development tools.
Contract Specific Qualifications:
· CRM API
· Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience
· Microsoft Sharepoint Experience- Experience building widgets
· Microsoft SSRS experience
· OLAP cube experience
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Participation in large-scale collaborative projects.
· Open-source contribution.
· Experience with version-control systems and use of scripting language a plus but not required.
· Development experience in C++, C#, or .NET.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Job Functions:
· Developing high-quality code on schedule, based on a technical design.
· Performing unit testing and working closely with our QA team to support system testing and bug resolution.
· Contributing to the development community by researching new technology and development tools.
Contract Specific Qualifications:
· CRM API
· Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience
· Microsoft Sharepoint Experience- Experience building widgets
· Microsoft SSRS experience
· OLAP cube experience
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Participation in large-scale collaborative projects.
· Open-source contribution.
· Experience with version-control systems and use of scripting language a plus but not required.
· Development experience in C++, C#, or .NET.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Datawarehouse Architect
Permanent position at a Boston based investment firm
Senior technical expert in Warehouse Application Delivery solutions to advise and lead architecture initiatives.
This is a "hands-on" architectural role requiring experience with a variety of Application Development and Delivery techniques – specific expertise in database and warehouse design/delivery using tools and products such as Oracle 11g, DB2 /UDB and appliance based solutions (Teradata).
The resource will be responsible for delivering the end-state Application and Delivery Architecture for the data management program along with cross data center application database integration and support of the Cloud delivery.
The resource will be the responsible for leading offshore development and delivery teams to exercise the variety of software options available in the modern/mature RDBMS.
The resource must be familiar with the multiple development methodologies related to warehousing both the Inman and Kimball theories are a plus.
The resource must have a proven ability n the delivery space for large data warehousing efforts with experience in the appliance based deployment (Teradata, Green Plum, IBM DB2)
The resource will be responsible for hands-on technology evaluations both on-site and leveraging off-shore resources and developing roadmaps for the adoption of these solutions that reflect the business needs.
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related area. Must have domain expertise in a Warehousing technology; Cloud based application delivery, Experience in leading Application Development and deployment is a must.
Must be capable of performing detailed technology analysis and developing concrete recommendations based on that analysis.
Must be able to work in a highly complex, heterogeneous environment with a wide variety of business needs.
Must have excellent oral and written communications
he ideal candidate will posses an understanding of the following topics relative to Data Warehousing:
• Data Modeling for Warehouses and Marts
• Workload management utilizing the appliance base solutions
• Large Database data loading through replication and streaming activities
• Real time data warehousing techniques
• ETL tooling and usage
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Senior technical expert in Warehouse Application Delivery solutions to advise and lead architecture initiatives.
This is a "hands-on" architectural role requiring experience with a variety of Application Development and Delivery techniques – specific expertise in database and warehouse design/delivery using tools and products such as Oracle 11g, DB2 /UDB and appliance based solutions (Teradata).
The resource will be responsible for delivering the end-state Application and Delivery Architecture for the data management program along with cross data center application database integration and support of the Cloud delivery.
The resource will be the responsible for leading offshore development and delivery teams to exercise the variety of software options available in the modern/mature RDBMS.
The resource must be familiar with the multiple development methodologies related to warehousing both the Inman and Kimball theories are a plus.
The resource must have a proven ability n the delivery space for large data warehousing efforts with experience in the appliance based deployment (Teradata, Green Plum, IBM DB2)
The resource will be responsible for hands-on technology evaluations both on-site and leveraging off-shore resources and developing roadmaps for the adoption of these solutions that reflect the business needs.
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related area. Must have domain expertise in a Warehousing technology; Cloud based application delivery, Experience in leading Application Development and deployment is a must.
Must be capable of performing detailed technology analysis and developing concrete recommendations based on that analysis.
Must be able to work in a highly complex, heterogeneous environment with a wide variety of business needs.
Must have excellent oral and written communications
he ideal candidate will posses an understanding of the following topics relative to Data Warehousing:
• Data Modeling for Warehouses and Marts
• Workload management utilizing the appliance base solutions
• Large Database data loading through replication and streaming activities
• Real time data warehousing techniques
• ETL tooling and usage
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Infrastructure PM
Full time position at the Boston headquarters of a global investment firm
Description
Senior technical expert in Virtual Desktop technology solutions to advise and lead of architecture initiatives.
This is a highly "hands-on" architectural role requiring experience with a variety of VDI platforms, technologies, processes, and disciplines, including Hypervisors, Connection Brokers, Protocols and Vendor Solutions including Citrix, VMWare, Redhat and others.
The resource will be responsible for driving the complete end-state VDI Architecture, performing hands-on technology evaluations both on-site and leveraging off-shore resources and developing roadmaps for the adoption of these solutions that truly reflect our business needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related area. Must have domain expertise in Windows Operating Systems, Virtual and Cloud technologies as they apply to Desktops. Knowledge of the impacts to Networks and Storage systems is also required.
Experience in Application Development and deployment is a plus.
Must be capable of performing detailed technology analysis and developing concrete recommendations based on that analysis.
Must have excellent oral and written communications.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Description
Senior technical expert in Virtual Desktop technology solutions to advise and lead of architecture initiatives.
This is a highly "hands-on" architectural role requiring experience with a variety of VDI platforms, technologies, processes, and disciplines, including Hypervisors, Connection Brokers, Protocols and Vendor Solutions including Citrix, VMWare, Redhat and others.
The resource will be responsible for driving the complete end-state VDI Architecture, performing hands-on technology evaluations both on-site and leveraging off-shore resources and developing roadmaps for the adoption of these solutions that truly reflect our business needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related area. Must have domain expertise in Windows Operating Systems, Virtual and Cloud technologies as they apply to Desktops. Knowledge of the impacts to Networks and Storage systems is also required.
Experience in Application Development and deployment is a plus.
Must be capable of performing detailed technology analysis and developing concrete recommendations based on that analysis.
Must have excellent oral and written communications.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Development Manager
Full time position - New group at a global investment management firm
Senior application development manager expert in the design, development and integration of heterogeneous Security based solutions to advise and lead Architecture initiatives. This is a highly "hands-on" architectural/development role requiring experience with a variety of Security platforms, technologies, processes, and disciplines, including Siteminder, Federated Security, other authentication products, and coarse/fine grained entitlements platforms. Must have experience in Unix, Linux, zLinux, Oracle, DB2, Java, C++, PERL, and UNIX Scripting. Must have strong development track record in building J2EE/Java-based applications, with experience in enterprise-wide systems implementations.
The resource will manage on shore and offshore staff, and provide guidance and support for cross-company and inter-departmental projects. This resource will be responsible for Security application developments, and help define Security architectural standards and practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related area. Experience working with dual shore project teams is required. Experience in Agile Development and Cloud computing preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communications.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
Senior application development manager expert in the design, development and integration of heterogeneous Security based solutions to advise and lead Architecture initiatives. This is a highly "hands-on" architectural/development role requiring experience with a variety of Security platforms, technologies, processes, and disciplines, including Siteminder, Federated Security, other authentication products, and coarse/fine grained entitlements platforms. Must have experience in Unix, Linux, zLinux, Oracle, DB2, Java, C++, PERL, and UNIX Scripting. Must have strong development track record in building J2EE/Java-based applications, with experience in enterprise-wide systems implementations.
The resource will manage on shore and offshore staff, and provide guidance and support for cross-company and inter-departmental projects. This resource will be responsible for Security application developments, and help define Security architectural standards and practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related area. Experience working with dual shore project teams is required. Experience in Agile Development and Cloud computing preferred. Must have excellent oral and written communications.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.
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