Client is a financial firm in Boston.
This can be either a permanent, contract to hire or contract position.
Local candidates preferred.
Background check includes financial, criminal, employment, work history and education.
A candidate who has developed on a trading system is ideal, Charles River or Macgregor trade OMS ideal but not a must.
Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Investment Control Systems, the Investment Systems Developer will be responsible for the development, integration, and support of a suite of vendor and proprietary applications for Investment Control systems such as Risk/Exposure, Reconciliation and Compliance. This individual will be responsible for working with the business community to create business system solutions and perform configuration in support of user requirements. The Developer will also be responsible for ensuring that business applications are aligned to company strategic IT and operational vision.
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization
• 3-5 years software development experience preferably with .NET
• 3+ years experience in relational databases preferably MS SQL Server
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills:
• 5+ years of IT related experience in the investment/securities industry. Specific experience in working with asset management investment control systems would be a plus.
• Led and/or participated in successful medium and large IT projects from inception to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server.
• Working knowledge of PC/distributed applications. Hands on and extensive experience with many of the following technologies and tools: .Net (VB or C#), MS Access/Excel, PowerBuilder, XML, Team Foundation Server and messaging related experience a plus.
• Strong business/technical perspective and knowledge of the investment/securities industry.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of standard design methodologies and principles.
• Proven ability to communicate directly with the business community.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a small team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to take initiative and employ good follow-through skills.
• Strong Transact-SQL development skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Data Transformation Services and/or SQL Server Integration Services
• Strong C# and ASP.NET programming skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with the business community to establish functional requirements for any investment control system process enhancements, including new system development, new functionality, version upgrades, and reporting requirements
• Work as part of a team of in-house staff and outside consultants to implement the required changes
• Work extensively with business analysts and investment professionals to analyze business problems, assess how they impact development and design, and recommend IT solutions.
• Support daily activity of the investment control systems areas by creating and maintaining custom reports and programs and by providing technical support for system and software issues.
• Work with multiple business and IT areas to quickly resolve issues in a distributed environment.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
.NET Developer - Performance Systems
Client is a successful investment firm in downtown Boston.
This is a full time, permanent position - no sponsorship available.
Background check includes financial, criminal, employment, work history and education.
A candidate who has developed a Performance Measurement system in .NET is ideal.
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.
This is a full time, permanent position - no sponsorship available.
Background check includes financial, criminal, employment, work history and education.
A candidate who has developed a Performance Measurement system in .NET is ideal.
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.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Charles River Trade Support Analyst
Permanent or contract to hire position
Financial client in downtown Boston
Prior Charles River experience a must.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Supports Corporate Trading Applications and their infrastructures including Charles River Development – CRIMS and Macgregor XIP
• Ensures, coordinates and expedites successful completion of escalated support issues
• Conducts Trading Application administration functions including user management, security, product implementations and upgrades and application configuration
• Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems pertinent to the Trading Applications in collaboration, if required, with the application development teams or third-party vendors.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge base for all supported applications, policies and methods of support delivery in order to provide technically accurate solutions to clients.
• Participates in application acceptance testing with the development teams
• Document or define Corporate Application operational workflows.
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization
• 3-5 years experience in a technical support role
• Charles River IMS experience
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills:
• Broad experience with Microsoft Products required (Server 2005, IIS, SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience with Corporate Products listed below. CRD and XIP Trade Order Management experience highly desired.
• Extensive SQL Server skills required- SQL Server 2005 preferred
• Majority of corporate applications have Microsoft SQL Server database back-end.
• SQL server standard load mechanisms (Stored procedures, DTS, SSIS,)
• Extensive troubleshooting skills a must.
• Experience in the financial services preferred
• Experience with ticketing, tracking and change management systems
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Financial client in downtown Boston
Prior Charles River experience a must.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Supports Corporate Trading Applications and their infrastructures including Charles River Development – CRIMS and Macgregor XIP
• Ensures, coordinates and expedites successful completion of escalated support issues
• Conducts Trading Application administration functions including user management, security, product implementations and upgrades and application configuration
• Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems pertinent to the Trading Applications in collaboration, if required, with the application development teams or third-party vendors.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge base for all supported applications, policies and methods of support delivery in order to provide technically accurate solutions to clients.
• Participates in application acceptance testing with the development teams
• Document or define Corporate Application operational workflows.
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization
• 3-5 years experience in a technical support role
• Charles River IMS experience
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills:
• Broad experience with Microsoft Products required (Server 2005, IIS, SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience with Corporate Products listed below. CRD and XIP Trade Order Management experience highly desired.
• Extensive SQL Server skills required- SQL Server 2005 preferred
• Majority of corporate applications have Microsoft SQL Server database back-end.
• SQL server standard load mechanisms (Stored procedures, DTS, SSIS,)
• Extensive troubleshooting skills a must.
• Experience in the financial services preferred
• Experience with ticketing, tracking and change management systems
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Charles River Business Systems Analyst
Full time or contract to hire
Candidate must have experience withe Charles River version 8, v8.2 preferred.
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization
• 3+ years of direct Charles River trade order management system experience
• 3-5 years experience in a business analyst role
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills:
• Experience with CRD
• 5 years experience with business analysis concepts
• 5 years experience with software development or implementation projects
• 3+ years experience in the Financial Services sector required, experience in investment management preferred
• Experience writing Business Requirement Documents and QA Test Plans required
• Experience with Eagle Investment Systems – PACE desired
• Extremely strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to work directly with the business community
• Must be detail oriented with very strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines
• Must be willing to take initiative and employ good follow-through skills
Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with the business community to establish functional requirements for any trade lifecycle process enhancements, including new system development, new functionality, version upgrades, and reporting requirements
• Work as part of a team of in-house staff and outside consultants to implement the required changes
• Write business analysis documents to be used by the development staff
• Provide timely updates on progress of assigned tasks to project manager
• Coordinate/execute QA test plans before releasing product enhancements for user testing
• Assist in production release of new functionality and provide assistance in support of production issues
• Document user defined enhancement requests, product gaps, and product bugs
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Candidate must have experience withe Charles River version 8, v8.2 preferred.
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization
• 3+ years of direct Charles River trade order management system experience
• 3-5 years experience in a business analyst role
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills:
• Experience with CRD
• 5 years experience with business analysis concepts
• 5 years experience with software development or implementation projects
• 3+ years experience in the Financial Services sector required, experience in investment management preferred
• Experience writing Business Requirement Documents and QA Test Plans required
• Experience with Eagle Investment Systems – PACE desired
• Extremely strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to work directly with the business community
• Must be detail oriented with very strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines
• Must be willing to take initiative and employ good follow-through skills
Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with the business community to establish functional requirements for any trade lifecycle process enhancements, including new system development, new functionality, version upgrades, and reporting requirements
• Work as part of a team of in-house staff and outside consultants to implement the required changes
• Write business analysis documents to be used by the development staff
• Provide timely updates on progress of assigned tasks to project manager
• Coordinate/execute QA test plans before releasing product enhancements for user testing
• Assist in production release of new functionality and provide assistance in support of production issues
• Document user defined enhancement requests, product gaps, and product bugs
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Eagle Pace Developers
2 open positions
Eagle PACE v8.2
Need strong Uploaders/Exports form Eagle PACE
Visual Basic coding.
SQL Server knowledge and understanding including DTS packages
some BSA skills
BIG Plus’s
Eagle;s SRM - Security Reference Manager
Eagle’s Pricing module (new)
Active Reports by Data Dynamics is a BIG PLUS.
VB Scripting is a BIG PLUS
Exp with Eagle PACE and Datamart (with SQL Server) (new)
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Eagle PACE v8.2
Need strong Uploaders/Exports form Eagle PACE
Visual Basic coding.
SQL Server knowledge and understanding including DTS packages
some BSA skills
BIG Plus’s
Eagle;s SRM - Security Reference Manager
Eagle’s Pricing module (new)
Active Reports by Data Dynamics is a BIG PLUS.
VB Scripting is a BIG PLUS
Exp with Eagle PACE and Datamart (with SQL Server) (new)
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
JavaScript Programmer - part time
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.
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.
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.
Monday, April 27, 2009
SQL Server Developer
Boston based investment management firm.
This is a full time, permanent position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the database security models, both in-house developed as well as Windows Auth (AD) based security. Also develop policies to restrict over-privileging and enforce it
- Understanding of the database development lifecycle, including database creation, table design, etc.
- Familiar with ETL tools, primarily with SSIS 2005 however Informatica, DTS, Ab Initio is a plus
- Experience supporting the development and deployment of complex SSIS packages
- Experience with architecting and implementing reports within SQL Server Reporting Services 2000/2005 / 2008
- Understanding of Front-End Applications and Middle-Tier Systems (.NET, COM+, etc)
- Experience with VLDB’s - 100+ GB databases, hundreds of DB’s in a highly transactional environment
- Expertise with query performance analysis, improvements and troubleshooting performance degradation
- Familiar with the new facets of SQL Server 2005 / 2008 (e.g. table partitioning, mirroring, full-text management, indexed views, security management, etc)
- Experience with resolving complex blocking and deadlocking issues and automated ways of doing so
- Experience with security as it pertains to databases (permissions, users, roles, policies, etc)
- Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
- Solid grasp of primarily T-SQL, however experience in .NET (C#/VB) will not be discounted
- Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes (e.g. programmatically searching for non-indexed tables)
- Leverage 3rd party tools (e.g. Red-Gate) or in-house developed tools to troubleshoot
- Assist in the migration of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008
- Assist in the database release management process, be the “gate-keeper” and ensure only QUALITY code is released into production
- Help troubleshoot performance problems using a variety of methods (tracing, query optimization review, error logs, etc)
- Resolve blocking and deadlocking issues, high CPU / memory, analyze job timeouts, ETL loader performance problems, etc
- Enforce our database standards, best practices, methodologies, processes and procedures, etc
- Assist in the build out of our SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 (SSAS) OLAP databases
- Provide development and production support for complex SSIS packages
- Research new technologies to enhance performance, heighten security, ensure uptime, automate common/redundant administrative duties
- Define and maintain critical documentation including: Database Standards, Naming Conventions, Administrative Techniques, Troubleshooting Techniques, Processes, Rules and Regulations, Change Management, Best Practices, etc.
- Knowledgeable about operating systems (e.g. Windows 2003 and 2008)
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- An average of 10+ years total IT experience
- An average of 8-10+ years SQL Development experience
- Knowledge of the financial industry is preferred
CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Highly ambitious individuals with the desire to go above and beyond
- Detail-oriented with very strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision
- Strategic, structured, and focused thinker who has strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Highly motivated, positive and passionate about the work they do
- Extremely strong interpersonal skills
- Strong accountability and results orientation
- Highly professional demeanor with well rounded business acumen
- Ability to work and quickly react in a fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively translate technical jargon into business terms during face to face customer interactions
- Ability to make powerful split second decisions
- Ability to perform self and team project management (prior technical leadership roles)
- Ability to scope projects, create project plans, and manage deliverables & deadlines
- Ability to productively multi-task
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, permanent position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the database security models, both in-house developed as well as Windows Auth (AD) based security. Also develop policies to restrict over-privileging and enforce it
- Understanding of the database development lifecycle, including database creation, table design, etc.
- Familiar with ETL tools, primarily with SSIS 2005 however Informatica, DTS, Ab Initio is a plus
- Experience supporting the development and deployment of complex SSIS packages
- Experience with architecting and implementing reports within SQL Server Reporting Services 2000/2005 / 2008
- Understanding of Front-End Applications and Middle-Tier Systems (.NET, COM+, etc)
- Experience with VLDB’s - 100+ GB databases, hundreds of DB’s in a highly transactional environment
- Expertise with query performance analysis, improvements and troubleshooting performance degradation
- Familiar with the new facets of SQL Server 2005 / 2008 (e.g. table partitioning, mirroring, full-text management, indexed views, security management, etc)
- Experience with resolving complex blocking and deadlocking issues and automated ways of doing so
- Experience with security as it pertains to databases (permissions, users, roles, policies, etc)
- Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
- Solid grasp of primarily T-SQL, however experience in .NET (C#/VB) will not be discounted
- Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes (e.g. programmatically searching for non-indexed tables)
- Leverage 3rd party tools (e.g. Red-Gate) or in-house developed tools to troubleshoot
- Assist in the migration of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008
- Assist in the database release management process, be the “gate-keeper” and ensure only QUALITY code is released into production
- Help troubleshoot performance problems using a variety of methods (tracing, query optimization review, error logs, etc)
- Resolve blocking and deadlocking issues, high CPU / memory, analyze job timeouts, ETL loader performance problems, etc
- Enforce our database standards, best practices, methodologies, processes and procedures, etc
- Assist in the build out of our SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 (SSAS) OLAP databases
- Provide development and production support for complex SSIS packages
- Research new technologies to enhance performance, heighten security, ensure uptime, automate common/redundant administrative duties
- Define and maintain critical documentation including: Database Standards, Naming Conventions, Administrative Techniques, Troubleshooting Techniques, Processes, Rules and Regulations, Change Management, Best Practices, etc.
- Knowledgeable about operating systems (e.g. Windows 2003 and 2008)
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- An average of 10+ years total IT experience
- An average of 8-10+ years SQL Development experience
- Knowledge of the financial industry is preferred
CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Highly ambitious individuals with the desire to go above and beyond
- Detail-oriented with very strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision
- Strategic, structured, and focused thinker who has strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Highly motivated, positive and passionate about the work they do
- Extremely strong interpersonal skills
- Strong accountability and results orientation
- Highly professional demeanor with well rounded business acumen
- Ability to work and quickly react in a fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively translate technical jargon into business terms during face to face customer interactions
- Ability to make powerful split second decisions
- Ability to perform self and team project management (prior technical leadership roles)
- Ability to scope projects, create project plans, and manage deliverables & deadlines
- Ability to productively multi-task
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Release Engineer, Release Management
Boston based investment management firm.
This is a full time, permanent position.
POSITION PROFILE
The Release Engineer works under the guidance of the Release Manager. Release Engineer is responsible for software builds, installation procedures, and releases standards. Release Engineer is responsible for source code control and change tracking systems and works closely with a quality assurance team to ensure final version is up to organizational standards while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position may lead and direct the work of others.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement and maintain the Change Management infrastructure including license management, tool/environment troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery
• Design and implement improvements to Change Management practices such as automation (e.g. triggers for code review), integration with other development tools such as defect tracking or IDE software
• Perform and troubleshoot software builds. Improve and streamline build and build processes using change and build management tools and edits to related XML and parameters files
• Track and package all components of the software release that comprise a full working system as the end product. These items may include build deliverables (code), data, data structure, content, software configuration files and instructions, etc. And work with a BA or Project Manager to collate this information to create a comprehensive set of Release Notes (AKA Roll-out Plan / Back-out Plan)
• Deploy the release to pre-release and staging environments using the preliminary release notes. Refine and test the deployment continuously through the promotion and roll-back of environments as needed
• Create and maintain documentation on processes, procedures, and policies related to above tasks. Ensure that documentation is current and comprehensive
• Work collaboratively with Developers and advise the Manager of Release Management on improvements and efficiencies
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 5-8+ years of experience in the field
• Familiar with a variety of the Release Management concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the financial industry (capital markets) is required
• Experience with SQL Server 2000/2005, TSQL, DTS, SSIS, and stored procedures
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with automation techniques
• Experience with automated build and delivery tools
• Solid understanding of operating systems ( Windows 2003, Linux)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• 8-10+ years of total IT experience
• Certification in Change Management practices (ITIL, etc)
• Team Foundation Server and Visual Source Safe experience
• ANT / NANT, MSBuild, and TFSBuild experience
• .NET and JAVA experience
• Experience with off-shore resources
• Experience in development
• Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
• Experience with user management /security administration systems such as Active Directory
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, permanent position.
POSITION PROFILE
The Release Engineer works under the guidance of the Release Manager. Release Engineer is responsible for software builds, installation procedures, and releases standards. Release Engineer is responsible for source code control and change tracking systems and works closely with a quality assurance team to ensure final version is up to organizational standards while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position may lead and direct the work of others.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement and maintain the Change Management infrastructure including license management, tool/environment troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery
• Design and implement improvements to Change Management practices such as automation (e.g. triggers for code review), integration with other development tools such as defect tracking or IDE software
• Perform and troubleshoot software builds. Improve and streamline build and build processes using change and build management tools and edits to related XML and parameters files
• Track and package all components of the software release that comprise a full working system as the end product. These items may include build deliverables (code), data, data structure, content, software configuration files and instructions, etc. And work with a BA or Project Manager to collate this information to create a comprehensive set of Release Notes (AKA Roll-out Plan / Back-out Plan)
• Deploy the release to pre-release and staging environments using the preliminary release notes. Refine and test the deployment continuously through the promotion and roll-back of environments as needed
• Create and maintain documentation on processes, procedures, and policies related to above tasks. Ensure that documentation is current and comprehensive
• Work collaboratively with Developers and advise the Manager of Release Management on improvements and efficiencies
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 5-8+ years of experience in the field
• Familiar with a variety of the Release Management concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the financial industry (capital markets) is required
• Experience with SQL Server 2000/2005, TSQL, DTS, SSIS, and stored procedures
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with automation techniques
• Experience with automated build and delivery tools
• Solid understanding of operating systems ( Windows 2003, Linux)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• 8-10+ years of total IT experience
• Certification in Change Management practices (ITIL, etc)
• Team Foundation Server and Visual Source Safe experience
• ANT / NANT, MSBuild, and TFSBuild experience
• .NET and JAVA experience
• Experience with off-shore resources
• Experience in development
• Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
• Experience with user management /security administration systems such as Active Directory
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Senior Network & Voice Engineer
Full time position.
Financial services experience a big plus.
No sponsorship. Candidates must be local and available for an in person interview.
The Senior Network Engineer will be reporting to the manager of the Network & Security team which is responsible for the day to day operations and architecture of the global network. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues with routing, protocols, all LAN / WAN based activities, vendors, Cisco & IPC voice systems, market data connectivity, remote access systems, RSA authentication, Anti-Virus, DHCP, DNS, 3rd party VPNs, Firewalls.
Client this year has doubled the size of its metro network, with two new data centers now in production and a fully-converged voice network.
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled senior network & voice professional with experience of network design and deployment, working on a highly available network. You must enjoy working as part of a team and be prepared to work outside of usual business hours. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills, be able to balance creative solutions with the ability to work within a change-management maintenance environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and maintaining a Cisco VoIP converged network and will be energetic, flexible and committed to excellence. Financial services experience a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining the enterprise network including wide area and local area networks as well as IP convergence.
- Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supporting VLANs, Qos, VoIP, and advanced access-lists.
- Manage the global voice system - Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0 & 3rd party applications / systems. Including IPC trader voice systems, Unified Presence, Mobility.
- Plan, monitor, evaluate, and manage performance of network systems and makes recommendations for improvement/upgrades.
- Ensure that network issues arising on a day-to-day operation are identified, reported, and technically resolved.
- Provide support for remote access systems
- Provide support for all dual-factor authentication systems & security measures
- Create firewall rules & modifications as needed – troubleshoot anything that may arise.
- Monitor infrastructure security systems, IPS, Log correlation, Anti-Virus.
Job Requirements:
- 5-7 years experience with switching and routing in wide and local area networks
- 10+ years supporting enterprise networks
- Cisco Unified Communications Deployment & Support experience Vital.
- Experience in Configuration & Change Management processes
- Excellence in testing and documentation of procedures
- Strong grasp of networking concepts and design
- Knowledge of trusted credentials (e.g., tokens, 802.1x)
- Experience in implementing and monitoring audit and event logging and analysis
- Knowledge at the expert level of TCP/IP networks, connections, wiring and cabling, and network management
- Solid knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol
- Solid knowledge of EIGRP / RIP2 / OSPF / BGP
- Solid knowledge of Stacking Protocols. VSS experience very advantageous
- Solid experience of Checkpoint on a Nokia IPSO Platform
- Experience with Extreme would be helpful but not required
- Experience with IPC Trader Turrets advantageous
- Exposure to VOIP, primarily Cisco Unified Communications Manager
- Advanced level networking certifications such as CCVP/CCNP (Cisco) & CCSA/CCSE (Checkpoint) an advantage
- Experience with EIGRP/OSPF/RIP2, STP/RSTP, Etherchannel, VLAN tagging/trunking, VRRP/HSRP, ACL and policy enforcement, SNMP1/2/3 and monitoring platforms, packet capture and interpretation.
- Experience with: BGP, QoS implementations, multicast protocols, VoIP, SONET/WAN transport, WAN switching and routing, Juniper SSL VPN, Cisco MDS SAN storage
- Experience with NAM, WAAS, GSS, ACE, WLC, MARS, 6500’s (all Cisco) – very advantageous
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Financial services experience a big plus.
No sponsorship. Candidates must be local and available for an in person interview.
The Senior Network Engineer will be reporting to the manager of the Network & Security team which is responsible for the day to day operations and architecture of the global network. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues with routing, protocols, all LAN / WAN based activities, vendors, Cisco & IPC voice systems, market data connectivity, remote access systems, RSA authentication, Anti-Virus, DHCP, DNS, 3rd party VPNs, Firewalls.
Client this year has doubled the size of its metro network, with two new data centers now in production and a fully-converged voice network.
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled senior network & voice professional with experience of network design and deployment, working on a highly available network. You must enjoy working as part of a team and be prepared to work outside of usual business hours. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills, be able to balance creative solutions with the ability to work within a change-management maintenance environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and maintaining a Cisco VoIP converged network and will be energetic, flexible and committed to excellence. Financial services experience a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining the enterprise network including wide area and local area networks as well as IP convergence.
- Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supporting VLANs, Qos, VoIP, and advanced access-lists.
- Manage the global voice system - Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0 & 3rd party applications / systems. Including IPC trader voice systems, Unified Presence, Mobility.
- Plan, monitor, evaluate, and manage performance of network systems and makes recommendations for improvement/upgrades.
- Ensure that network issues arising on a day-to-day operation are identified, reported, and technically resolved.
- Provide support for remote access systems
- Provide support for all dual-factor authentication systems & security measures
- Create firewall rules & modifications as needed – troubleshoot anything that may arise.
- Monitor infrastructure security systems, IPS, Log correlation, Anti-Virus.
Job Requirements:
- 5-7 years experience with switching and routing in wide and local area networks
- 10+ years supporting enterprise networks
- Cisco Unified Communications Deployment & Support experience Vital.
- Experience in Configuration & Change Management processes
- Excellence in testing and documentation of procedures
- Strong grasp of networking concepts and design
- Knowledge of trusted credentials (e.g., tokens, 802.1x)
- Experience in implementing and monitoring audit and event logging and analysis
- Knowledge at the expert level of TCP/IP networks, connections, wiring and cabling, and network management
- Solid knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol
- Solid knowledge of EIGRP / RIP2 / OSPF / BGP
- Solid knowledge of Stacking Protocols. VSS experience very advantageous
- Solid experience of Checkpoint on a Nokia IPSO Platform
- Experience with Extreme would be helpful but not required
- Experience with IPC Trader Turrets advantageous
- Exposure to VOIP, primarily Cisco Unified Communications Manager
- Advanced level networking certifications such as CCVP/CCNP (Cisco) & CCSA/CCSE (Checkpoint) an advantage
- Experience with EIGRP/OSPF/RIP2, STP/RSTP, Etherchannel, VLAN tagging/trunking, VRRP/HSRP, ACL and policy enforcement, SNMP1/2/3 and monitoring platforms, packet capture and interpretation.
- Experience with: BGP, QoS implementations, multicast protocols, VoIP, SONET/WAN transport, WAN switching and routing, Juniper SSL VPN, Cisco MDS SAN storage
- Experience with NAM, WAAS, GSS, ACE, WLC, MARS, 6500’s (all Cisco) – very advantageous
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Portfolio - Fund Accounting consultant
Financial client in Waltham, MA
Contract position
Candidates must be able to pass a background check including financial (no bankruptcys or bad debt), criminal, employment and education.
3-6 month contracts
1. Security Master cleanup, data maintenance, downloading data and loading up data into Product Master, creating spreadsheet tools to help spot data discrepancies and cleanup
2. Accounting expert ideally in the fund accounting area. Reconciling accounts and cleaning up transactions.
3. Performance calculation and corporate action experts
Aside from this regular BA skills, good communications, technical and project management skills will all be considered in making a decision.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Contract position
Candidates must be able to pass a background check including financial (no bankruptcys or bad debt), criminal, employment and education.
3-6 month contracts
1. Security Master cleanup, data maintenance, downloading data and loading up data into Product Master, creating spreadsheet tools to help spot data discrepancies and cleanup
2. Accounting expert ideally in the fund accounting area. Reconciling accounts and cleaning up transactions.
3. Performance calculation and corporate action experts
Aside from this regular BA skills, good communications, technical and project management skills will all be considered in making a decision.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Systems Analyst with .NET
Client is a Boston based asset management firm.
3-6 month Systems Analyst contract position. The SA will work with our CRM development team on a major system upgrade. The responsibility of the SA is to document current system functionality and deliver a set of functional specifications for the new system development.
Skills and Competencies:
-Ability to reverse engineer System functionality to create Use cases, and Activity diagram
-Strong UML Knowledge
-.NET platform background a must to reverse engineer the Code if required
-Strong Analytical skills, System Analysis exposure
-Strong requirement gathering and Documentation skill
-Exposure to quality processes, writing test cases etc would be a plus
Characteristics:
-Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability
-Enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, maturity
-Consistently follows standardized processes
-Delivers completed work on schedule
-Effectively communicates with team members and managers
-Produces high quality products
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
3-6 month Systems Analyst contract position. The SA will work with our CRM development team on a major system upgrade. The responsibility of the SA is to document current system functionality and deliver a set of functional specifications for the new system development.
Skills and Competencies:
-Ability to reverse engineer System functionality to create Use cases, and Activity diagram
-Strong UML Knowledge
-.NET platform background a must to reverse engineer the Code if required
-Strong Analytical skills, System Analysis exposure
-Strong requirement gathering and Documentation skill
-Exposure to quality processes, writing test cases etc would be a plus
Characteristics:
-Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability
-Enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, maturity
-Consistently follows standardized processes
-Delivers completed work on schedule
-Effectively communicates with team members and managers
-Produces high quality products
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
SQL Server Architect / Developer
Client is a growing asset management firm in Boston.
Looking for contract or contract to hire candidates. Candidates with financial services experience preferred. Candidates must be local or be able to get themselves to Boston for an interview.
Description: Candidates must be able to do database architecture as well as develop code loaders, and stored procedures while considering performance and scalability issues. The work includes restructuring, re-architecting and enhancing of databases used for quantitative research and portfolio management (mainly market pricing and fundamentals). The consultant will be responsible for developing a database from scratch (design, development, and implementation).
-10+ years experience developing database applications.
-Heavy experience tuning DB's for performance and reliability
-Experience designing and building database systems.
-Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
-Must have deep experience with SQL Server Database Internals.
-Experience with multidimensional databases/OLAP.
-Experience with .NET (VB or C#) and MatLab would be a plus.
-Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.
-Previous experience building databases for an investment management firm is highly preferred.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Looking for contract or contract to hire candidates. Candidates with financial services experience preferred. Candidates must be local or be able to get themselves to Boston for an interview.
Description: Candidates must be able to do database architecture as well as develop code loaders, and stored procedures while considering performance and scalability issues. The work includes restructuring, re-architecting and enhancing of databases used for quantitative research and portfolio management (mainly market pricing and fundamentals). The consultant will be responsible for developing a database from scratch (design, development, and implementation).
-10+ years experience developing database applications.
-Heavy experience tuning DB's for performance and reliability
-Experience designing and building database systems.
-Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
-Must have deep experience with SQL Server Database Internals.
-Experience with multidimensional databases/OLAP.
-Experience with .NET (VB or C#) and MatLab would be a plus.
-Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.
-Previous experience building databases for an investment management firm is highly preferred.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Financial Reporting Verification Specialist
6+ month contract
Must be able to attend an in person interview.
Location: Waltham, MA
The group is currently building a financial reporting application. They are looking for a candidate that can start testing the data on the reports coming out of the system to ensure that all the numbers are accurate.
Candidate must have financial reporting experience and knowledge calculating yields and dividend rates.
Candidate can interview and start immediately.
Preference given to local candidates.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Must be able to attend an in person interview.
Location: Waltham, MA
The group is currently building a financial reporting application. They are looking for a candidate that can start testing the data on the reports coming out of the system to ensure that all the numbers are accurate.
Candidate must have financial reporting experience and knowledge calculating yields and dividend rates.
Candidate can interview and start immediately.
Preference given to local candidates.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Friday, March 27, 2009
SQL Server Developer - Financial
Mid sized and growing asset management firm in Boston.
Contract candidates will be considered, contract to hire is ideal.
Our clients Research Systems Group provides development and support to various Investment Divisions in all areas of the investment process, including research, portfolio construction and optimization, pre and post trade analytics, trading, middle and back office.
We are looking for a Database Developer who would work closely with business users, developers and third parties to identify areas where technology could be leveraged to enhance the investment process. The candidate would design and implement database systems and software solutions used for research, analysis, and trading.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Propose and design financial data solutions and interfaces.
* Architect, build or expand existing database systems for research, trading and operations functions across the firm.
* Implement applications based on the solutions proposed and work closely with users to test and integrate the applications into the current production environment.
* Support the applications developed as well as legacy systems.
Mandatory requirements:
* Undergraduate degree in technology discipline.
* 2 years experience developing database applications.
* Experience designing and building database systems.
* Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
* Experience with .NET (VB or C#) would be a plus.
* Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.
Skills:
* Proven ability to deliver quality applications based on given time estimates.
* Ability to provide creative solutions and desire to keep up with advances in technology.
* Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
* Mathematics or other analytical background would be a plus.
* Knowledge of Matlab preferred.
Character:
* 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.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Contract candidates will be considered, contract to hire is ideal.
Our clients Research Systems Group provides development and support to various Investment Divisions in all areas of the investment process, including research, portfolio construction and optimization, pre and post trade analytics, trading, middle and back office.
We are looking for a Database Developer who would work closely with business users, developers and third parties to identify areas where technology could be leveraged to enhance the investment process. The candidate would design and implement database systems and software solutions used for research, analysis, and trading.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Propose and design financial data solutions and interfaces.
* Architect, build or expand existing database systems for research, trading and operations functions across the firm.
* Implement applications based on the solutions proposed and work closely with users to test and integrate the applications into the current production environment.
* Support the applications developed as well as legacy systems.
Mandatory requirements:
* Undergraduate degree in technology discipline.
* 2 years experience developing database applications.
* Experience designing and building database systems.
* Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
* Experience with .NET (VB or C#) would be a plus.
* Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.
Skills:
* Proven ability to deliver quality applications based on given time estimates.
* Ability to provide creative solutions and desire to keep up with advances in technology.
* Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
* Mathematics or other analytical background would be a plus.
* Knowledge of Matlab preferred.
Character:
* 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.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Windows / Intel Systems Administrator
Contract to hire position at financial firm in Boston.
This is a mid level position.
Priority placed on Windows Server/Intel systems knowledge.
Microsoft Exchange, RedHat Linux, Citrix, VMware ESX, NetApp San, Bladelogic knowledge would be a plus but not a requirement.
SUMMARY:
The Systems Administrator position will participate in the monitoring, capacity planning, performance analysis, administration, documentation, and best practice policies and procedures for servers and storage architecture. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for reviewing servers to improve performance and efficiency of operation, monitor day-to-day activities and provide solutions to complex system, storage, and database issues to support business operations. The incumbent will provide consultation and implementation on complex projects and is considered to be a high level technology resource. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Oversee the daily activities associated with support of multiple servers
· Evaluates system performance and make recommendations for improvement
· Act as an advisor to IT support teams regarding projects, tasks, and operations
· Manages problem resolution and workflow through issue tracking system
· Escalation point for server and storage issues
· Server support activities:
o System analysis as required or requested
o System “Best Practices” execution
§ Monitoring & alerts
§ Capacity planning
§ Patch management
§ Documentation
§ Solutions architecture
· Investigate, review, and document server and application system access security
· Implement configuration changes
· Pre-Production system environment setup and testing
· Collaborate on and implement best practices, policies and procedures for team
· Collaborate with team to develop server and storage strategy
· Prepare reports for management as required
· Represent IT Operations at various community and/or business meetings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
· Ability to review and evaluate Windows Operating System performance and requirements
· Knowledge of data storage architectures and space allocation
· Familiar with a variety of the IT operation and workflow concepts, practices, and procedures
· Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
· Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
· Knowledge of business practices and procedures
· Ability to advance a cooperative work environment
· Ability to perform server analyses and convey in documentation.
SYSTEMS/APPLICATIONS SUPPORTED OR USED:
o Microsoft Operating systems from XP and 2000 to Vista and 2003
o Active Directory
o Standard Intel/AMD architecture from Dell and HP
o Microsoft enterprise applications ranging from IIS to Exchange and SQL
o Vmware – Server and ESX
o Disk Architecture and management from local attached to NAS and SAN
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
This is a mid level position.
Priority placed on Windows Server/Intel systems knowledge.
Microsoft Exchange, RedHat Linux, Citrix, VMware ESX, NetApp San, Bladelogic knowledge would be a plus but not a requirement.
SUMMARY:
The Systems Administrator position will participate in the monitoring, capacity planning, performance analysis, administration, documentation, and best practice policies and procedures for servers and storage architecture. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for reviewing servers to improve performance and efficiency of operation, monitor day-to-day activities and provide solutions to complex system, storage, and database issues to support business operations. The incumbent will provide consultation and implementation on complex projects and is considered to be a high level technology resource. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Oversee the daily activities associated with support of multiple servers
· Evaluates system performance and make recommendations for improvement
· Act as an advisor to IT support teams regarding projects, tasks, and operations
· Manages problem resolution and workflow through issue tracking system
· Escalation point for server and storage issues
· Server support activities:
o System analysis as required or requested
o System “Best Practices” execution
§ Monitoring & alerts
§ Capacity planning
§ Patch management
§ Documentation
§ Solutions architecture
· Investigate, review, and document server and application system access security
· Implement configuration changes
· Pre-Production system environment setup and testing
· Collaborate on and implement best practices, policies and procedures for team
· Collaborate with team to develop server and storage strategy
· Prepare reports for management as required
· Represent IT Operations at various community and/or business meetings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
· Ability to review and evaluate Windows Operating System performance and requirements
· Knowledge of data storage architectures and space allocation
· Familiar with a variety of the IT operation and workflow concepts, practices, and procedures
· Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
· Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
· Knowledge of business practices and procedures
· Ability to advance a cooperative work environment
· Ability to perform server analyses and convey in documentation.
SYSTEMS/APPLICATIONS SUPPORTED OR USED:
o Microsoft Operating systems from XP and 2000 to Vista and 2003
o Active Directory
o Standard Intel/AMD architecture from Dell and HP
o Microsoft enterprise applications ranging from IIS to Exchange and SQL
o Vmware – Server and ESX
o Disk Architecture and management from local attached to NAS and SAN
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Financial Application Development Manager
Client is an Asset Management firm in Boston.
This is a full time, permanent position. Contract to hire may be considered.
Prior experience managing the development of Performance applications will be considering a big plus.
Overview:
The Application Development Manager will plan, coordinate and supervise all activities related to the analysis, design, development and implementation of Investment Performance applications. Responsibilities also include maintaining, supporting and upgrading existing applications. The Application Development Manager is expected to continually evolve internal development processes/procedures, effectively manage a staff of approximately 15 members, conduct individual performance reviews, and manage career development for team members. The team is comprised of business analysts, project managers and developers who are responsible for constructing and maintaining applications in direct support of business objectives. This position is based in Boston, MA with team members located in both Boston and India.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead the team in all aspects of software analysis, development, maintenance and support
• Manage and coordinate project activities through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time; actively manage project risks to keep projects on track in order to meet business expectations
• Introduce and/or streamline existing SDLC processes to increase efficiency of offshore development and documentation teams
• Work with cross-functional leadership to identify, define and execute process improvements across the project lifecycle to increase SDLC efficiencies and improve code quality
• Work with the application architect and the data architect to define and implement best practices and agreed upon standards, inclusive of: coding conventions, unit testing strategies, architectural patterns, etc.
• Perform resource management, planning and performance reviews
• Mentor team members to ensure proper direction and personal development
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization with application development experience, preferably in a web-based environment
• 3-5 years experience in a managerial capacity within IT
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with internal clients at all enterprise levels
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Willingness to take initiative, seeing problems through to final completion.
• The ability handle diverse situations and rapidly changing priorities with deadlines
• Ability to provide quality documentation of processes
• Motivation to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
Characteristics:
• Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability.
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, permanent position. Contract to hire may be considered.
Prior experience managing the development of Performance applications will be considering a big plus.
Overview:
The Application Development Manager will plan, coordinate and supervise all activities related to the analysis, design, development and implementation of Investment Performance applications. Responsibilities also include maintaining, supporting and upgrading existing applications. The Application Development Manager is expected to continually evolve internal development processes/procedures, effectively manage a staff of approximately 15 members, conduct individual performance reviews, and manage career development for team members. The team is comprised of business analysts, project managers and developers who are responsible for constructing and maintaining applications in direct support of business objectives. This position is based in Boston, MA with team members located in both Boston and India.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead the team in all aspects of software analysis, development, maintenance and support
• Manage and coordinate project activities through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time; actively manage project risks to keep projects on track in order to meet business expectations
• Introduce and/or streamline existing SDLC processes to increase efficiency of offshore development and documentation teams
• Work with cross-functional leadership to identify, define and execute process improvements across the project lifecycle to increase SDLC efficiencies and improve code quality
• Work with the application architect and the data architect to define and implement best practices and agreed upon standards, inclusive of: coding conventions, unit testing strategies, architectural patterns, etc.
• Perform resource management, planning and performance reviews
• Mentor team members to ensure proper direction and personal development
Mandatory requirements:
• Undergraduate degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
• 5+ years experience in an IT organization with application development experience, preferably in a web-based environment
• 3-5 years experience in a managerial capacity within IT
• 3+ years experience in the financial services industry
Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational expertise and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with internal clients at all enterprise levels
• Ability to learn new concepts, systems, and software independently and quickly
• Willingness to take initiative, seeing problems through to final completion.
• The ability handle diverse situations and rapidly changing priorities with deadlines
• Ability to provide quality documentation of processes
• Motivation to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
Characteristics:
• Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Senior Lead C# Developer
Top tier asset management firm in downtown Boston.
This is a full time, permanent position. No sponsorship available.
Investment Management experience required
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:
Familiarity with .NET 3.5 + C# 3.0 nice to have but not required
Several years of .NET experience, including 1-2 years of working with .NET 2.0
· Strong object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
· Strong preference for experience with .NET 3.0 technologies: WPF, WCF, WF (WCF = Windows Communication Foundation, WF = Windows Workflow Foundation)
· Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
· Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
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, permanent position. No sponsorship available.
Investment Management experience required
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:
Familiarity with .NET 3.5 + C# 3.0 nice to have but not required
Several years of .NET experience, including 1-2 years of working with .NET 2.0
· Strong object-oriented design and patterns in .NET
· Strong preference for experience with .NET 3.0 technologies: WPF, WCF, WF (WCF = Windows Communication Foundation, WF = Windows Workflow Foundation)
· Familiarity with distributed enterprise applications (systems that span several physical machines)
· Database proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or preferably 2005)
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Head of IT Infrastructure
This is a full time position for the fastest growing asset management firm in Boston.
Overview:
The IT Infrastructure Team is responsible for the technology infrastructure and technical support globally. The team consists of approximately 50 technology professionals whose key functions include IT Operations, Telecommunications, Market Data, Database Management, Service Desk, and Risk & Strategic Services including Business Continuity Planning.
Reporting to the Head of Information Technologies (CIO), the Head of IT Infrastructure provides global technology vision and leadership for formulating, evaluating, and implementing information technology solutions, policies and initiatives that improve the quality and effectiveness of the strategic goals and the efficiency of its business operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
. Management of IT Operations, Telecommunications, Market Data, Database Management, Service Desk, and Risk & Strategic Services teams
. Acts as a liaison with the Investment Systems, Client Systems and Research Systems application development teams and the Quality Assurance team to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity, and system security
. Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information
. Management of the IT Operations team for 7x24 operations and technical support
. Responsible for enterprise management of desktop systems, servers and data storage comprised primarily of Windows/Intel platform
. Responsible for the global network supporting all data, voice and video services including remote access and VoIP implementation
. Responsible for Data Center and Disaster Recovery Center operations
. Management of core firm-wide applications for messaging and data storage including Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server
. Planning and implementation of technical security including firewalls, anti-virus, spyware, spam, active directory and logical access
. Oversight of the business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation and testing
. Manage relationships with the technology vendors and market data providers including Microsoft, Dell, Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset
. Work closely with the Facilities group for physical construction, moves, and support of the facilities applications including building access authorization
. Oversight of the IT audit for SAS70 certification
Mandatory requirements:
. 10+ years experience managing technical organizations
. 10+ years experience managing telecommunications
. 10+ years experience in the financial services industry
. 5+ years experience with offshore vendors
. 5+ years experience with Citrix, VMWare
Skills:
. Strong technical and management skills extremely important
. Self-directed and motivated
. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
. Solid communication skills
Character:
. High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
. Leadership qualities
. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Overview:
The IT Infrastructure Team is responsible for the technology infrastructure and technical support globally. The team consists of approximately 50 technology professionals whose key functions include IT Operations, Telecommunications, Market Data, Database Management, Service Desk, and Risk & Strategic Services including Business Continuity Planning.
Reporting to the Head of Information Technologies (CIO), the Head of IT Infrastructure provides global technology vision and leadership for formulating, evaluating, and implementing information technology solutions, policies and initiatives that improve the quality and effectiveness of the strategic goals and the efficiency of its business operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
. Management of IT Operations, Telecommunications, Market Data, Database Management, Service Desk, and Risk & Strategic Services teams
. Acts as a liaison with the Investment Systems, Client Systems and Research Systems application development teams and the Quality Assurance team to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity, and system security
. Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information
. Management of the IT Operations team for 7x24 operations and technical support
. Responsible for enterprise management of desktop systems, servers and data storage comprised primarily of Windows/Intel platform
. Responsible for the global network supporting all data, voice and video services including remote access and VoIP implementation
. Responsible for Data Center and Disaster Recovery Center operations
. Management of core firm-wide applications for messaging and data storage including Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server
. Planning and implementation of technical security including firewalls, anti-virus, spyware, spam, active directory and logical access
. Oversight of the business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation and testing
. Manage relationships with the technology vendors and market data providers including Microsoft, Dell, Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset
. Work closely with the Facilities group for physical construction, moves, and support of the facilities applications including building access authorization
. Oversight of the IT audit for SAS70 certification
Mandatory requirements:
. 10+ years experience managing technical organizations
. 10+ years experience managing telecommunications
. 10+ years experience in the financial services industry
. 5+ years experience with offshore vendors
. 5+ years experience with Citrix, VMWare
Skills:
. Strong technical and management skills extremely important
. Self-directed and motivated
. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
. Solid communication skills
Character:
. High energy, positive attitude, professional and mature
. Leadership qualities
. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Equity Trading Systems Developer
Primary Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and enhance components of a service-oriented solution for a quantitative equity trading platform.
• Work closely with the project team to understand requirements and ensure that requirements are satisfied. The team consists of technical, trading, research and portfolio management professionals.
• Develop deep expertise in the equity trading platform, workflows, and data.
• This role is 20 to 30% analysis (gathering requirements, working directly with the Equity team) and the remainder is implementation.
Minimum Requirements:
• Subject matter expertise in equity trading.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience developing/supporting any or all of the following:
o Execution management systems, third-party or in-house.
o Trade cost analysis tools, applications, or reports.
o Market data platforms, specifically tick data direct from exchange feeds or via third-party aggregators.
o Financial modeling (cost, risk, liquidity, etc)
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Technical (any combination of):
o Development languages: C#, Java, C++
o Execution Management Systems: InfoReach, FlexTrade, Athena Trader, ITG Triton
o Market data feeds: CQS, CTS, UQDF, UTDF, OMDF
o Messaging/middleware: TIBCO, 29West, MQ Series
o Time series databases: kdb+, Vhayu Velocity, FastTick
o CEP: Apama, Streambase
o Feed handler suites: Activ Financial, Wombat
• Business (any combination of):
o Equity trading
o Trade cost analysis
o Trade optimization
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
• Design, develop, test, and enhance components of a service-oriented solution for a quantitative equity trading platform.
• Work closely with the project team to understand requirements and ensure that requirements are satisfied. The team consists of technical, trading, research and portfolio management professionals.
• Develop deep expertise in the equity trading platform, workflows, and data.
• This role is 20 to 30% analysis (gathering requirements, working directly with the Equity team) and the remainder is implementation.
Minimum Requirements:
• Subject matter expertise in equity trading.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience developing/supporting any or all of the following:
o Execution management systems, third-party or in-house.
o Trade cost analysis tools, applications, or reports.
o Market data platforms, specifically tick data direct from exchange feeds or via third-party aggregators.
o Financial modeling (cost, risk, liquidity, etc)
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Technical (any combination of):
o Development languages: C#, Java, C++
o Execution Management Systems: InfoReach, FlexTrade, Athena Trader, ITG Triton
o Market data feeds: CQS, CTS, UQDF, UTDF, OMDF
o Messaging/middleware: TIBCO, 29West, MQ Series
o Time series databases: kdb+, Vhayu Velocity, FastTick
o CEP: Apama, Streambase
o Feed handler suites: Activ Financial, Wombat
• Business (any combination of):
o Equity trading
o Trade cost analysis
o Trade optimization
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Java / Matlab Financial Applications Developer
This position is for a top tier asset management firm in Boston.
Client will take either a permanent employee or a contractor.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Software Developer to create innovative solutions for our investment divisions. You will be working with data and research departments, implementing a wide variety of applications, from research to trade resolution. This can be a contract or permanent position.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with business users, research analysts and portfolio managers to identify areas where technology could be leveraged to enhance the investment process and achieve superior results.
• Propose and design technical solutions.
• Implement applications based on the solutions proposed and work closely with users to test and integrate the applications into the current production environment.
• Support the applications developed
Skills:
• College degree required.
• Over 4 years of experience developing with Java.
• Over 1 year working and developing with Matlab.
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Mathematics or other analytical background would be a plus.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Client will take either a permanent employee or a contractor.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Software Developer to create innovative solutions for our investment divisions. You will be working with data and research departments, implementing a wide variety of applications, from research to trade resolution. This can be a contract or permanent position.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with business users, research analysts and portfolio managers to identify areas where technology could be leveraged to enhance the investment process and achieve superior results.
• Propose and design technical solutions.
• Implement applications based on the solutions proposed and work closely with users to test and integrate the applications into the current production environment.
• Support the applications developed
Skills:
• College degree required.
• Over 4 years of experience developing with Java.
• Over 1 year working and developing with Matlab.
• Self-starter, able to work as part of a small team as well as independently, with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Mathematics or other analytical background would be a plus.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Information Architect
Investment management firm in Boston
Contract or contract to hire position.
Candidate will work in layout/design of web for internal and external users
· Responsible for the information architecture, user interface design, end-user usability, and GUI standards.
· Establish the GUI standards and authored design style guides, labeling standards
· Perform requirements gathering, analysis, research, layout and design for all projects .
· Produce clickable Visio prototypes usability tests, heuristic reviews, and concept walkthroughs.
· Lead design working sessions, created storyboards and a Visio wireframe library for all project elements.
· Author screen specifications & vision documents, use cases, stories and scenarios, design and test cases.
· Strong understanding of UI/UX
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Contract or contract to hire position.
Candidate will work in layout/design of web for internal and external users
· Responsible for the information architecture, user interface design, end-user usability, and GUI standards.
· Establish the GUI standards and authored design style guides, labeling standards
· Perform requirements gathering, analysis, research, layout and design for all projects .
· Produce clickable Visio prototypes usability tests, heuristic reviews, and concept walkthroughs.
· Lead design working sessions, created storyboards and a Visio wireframe library for all project elements.
· Author screen specifications & vision documents, use cases, stories and scenarios, design and test cases.
· Strong understanding of UI/UX
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Omni Conversion Program Manager
6-12 month contract
Candidate must be able to travel between Quincy and Windsor CT.
OmniPlus experience will be viewed favorably.
Objective: Manage the overall project execution and 10 sub teams to convert an existing book of Retirement Plans from one recordkeeping platform to another.
• Both platforms have OmniPlus as the core recordkeeping engine, with different surrounding peripheral applications.
• Each sub-team will include business SMEs, Project Management and Business Analyst resources.
• Engagement: Immediately through 12/31/09
Responsible for the management of the following tasks:
o Pilot client strategy
o Customer upgrade timing
- Define global considerations / business rules
- Consider all interested parties (including commission recipients)
o New features to be offered (or takeaways) in the new environment
o Document / service agreement update
o Product level defaults
• Execution
o Coordinate and deliver external communication
o Coordinate and track new plan doc execution (if required)
o ID all SuperOmni parameters and corresponding legacy location
o Develop strategy to automate setup where cost effective
o Document manual process to establish non-automated parameters
o Build and test programs to build set-up parameters on an automated basis
o ID all SuperOmni data points and corresponding legacy location
o Develop strategy to convert where possible, and application impact if not possible
o Document manual process to establish non-automated parameters
o Define pre- and post-conversion data
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Candidate must be able to travel between Quincy and Windsor CT.
OmniPlus experience will be viewed favorably.
Objective: Manage the overall project execution and 10 sub teams to convert an existing book of Retirement Plans from one recordkeeping platform to another.
• Both platforms have OmniPlus as the core recordkeeping engine, with different surrounding peripheral applications.
• Each sub-team will include business SMEs, Project Management and Business Analyst resources.
• Engagement: Immediately through 12/31/09
Responsible for the management of the following tasks:
o Pilot client strategy
o Customer upgrade timing
- Define global considerations / business rules
- Consider all interested parties (including commission recipients)
o New features to be offered (or takeaways) in the new environment
o Document / service agreement update
o Product level defaults
• Execution
o Coordinate and deliver external communication
o Coordinate and track new plan doc execution (if required)
o ID all SuperOmni parameters and corresponding legacy location
o Develop strategy to automate setup where cost effective
o Document manual process to establish non-automated parameters
o Build and test programs to build set-up parameters on an automated basis
o ID all SuperOmni data points and corresponding legacy location
o Develop strategy to convert where possible, and application impact if not possible
o Document manual process to establish non-automated parameters
o Define pre- and post-conversion data
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
SQL Server Database Administrator - Permanent
Top tier investment firm in the financial district of Boston.
This is a full time, permanent position.
Department Profile:
The Database Administration and architecture team is responsible for supporting and architecture of a global SQL environment. Responsibilities would encompass day-to-day administration, daily maintenance and optimization tasks and assisting developers in the creation of new databases. The team also provides support to all vendor and packaged applications which use SQL server as a backend.
Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Database and Architect, this senior level DBA would assist in providing world class support and leadership to our developers, application support and business teams.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a production environment consisting of 300+ databases, and 30 production SQL Server’s, most of which are read-intensive databases with a large data load cycle while some are OLTP-based mission critical trading systems
- Spearhead the restructuring and management of the production level backup and restore processes
- Manage HA solutions such as MS Cluster Server, XOSoft, PolyServe, SQL Replication, etc
- Manage DR solutions such as Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, Double-Take GeoCluster, SQL Replication
- Assist in the development of a GDOC (Global Database Operations Center) where our systems will be continuously monitored via 3rd party products, in-house scripts and a operational dashboard
- Manage the database security models, both in-house developed as well as Windows Auth (AD) based security. Also develop policies to restrict over-privileging and enforce it
- Provide 24x7 support to all mission critical production level systems
- Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes (e.g. programmatically searching for non-indexed tables)
- Leverage 3rd party tools (e.g. Red-Gate) or in-house developed tools to troubleshoot
- Safeguard our production systems by implementing the right security policies as well as managing the MS service pack/hotfix deployment process
- Assist in the migration of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008
- Assist in the database release management process, be the “gate-keeper” and ensure only QUALITY code is released into production
- Help troubleshoot performance problems using a variety of methods (tracing, query optimization review, error logs, etc)
- Assist in the build out of our SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 (SSAS) OLAP databases
- Provide development and production support for complex SSIS packages
- Architect and implement reports within SQL Server Reporting Services 2000/2005
- Define and maintain critical documentation including: Database Standards, Naming Conventions, Administrative Techniques, Troubleshooting Techniques, Processes, Rules and Regulations, Change Management, Best Practices, etc.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- An average of 5-6+ years total IT experience
- An average of 4-5+ years Database Administration (Includes Development, QA experience)
- An average of 1-2+ years Systems / Network / Application Administration
- Knowledge of the financial industry is preferred
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, permanent position.
Department Profile:
The Database Administration and architecture team is responsible for supporting and architecture of a global SQL environment. Responsibilities would encompass day-to-day administration, daily maintenance and optimization tasks and assisting developers in the creation of new databases. The team also provides support to all vendor and packaged applications which use SQL server as a backend.
Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Database and Architect, this senior level DBA would assist in providing world class support and leadership to our developers, application support and business teams.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a production environment consisting of 300+ databases, and 30 production SQL Server’s, most of which are read-intensive databases with a large data load cycle while some are OLTP-based mission critical trading systems
- Spearhead the restructuring and management of the production level backup and restore processes
- Manage HA solutions such as MS Cluster Server, XOSoft, PolyServe, SQL Replication, etc
- Manage DR solutions such as Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, Double-Take GeoCluster, SQL Replication
- Assist in the development of a GDOC (Global Database Operations Center) where our systems will be continuously monitored via 3rd party products, in-house scripts and a operational dashboard
- Manage the database security models, both in-house developed as well as Windows Auth (AD) based security. Also develop policies to restrict over-privileging and enforce it
- Provide 24x7 support to all mission critical production level systems
- Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes (e.g. programmatically searching for non-indexed tables)
- Leverage 3rd party tools (e.g. Red-Gate) or in-house developed tools to troubleshoot
- Safeguard our production systems by implementing the right security policies as well as managing the MS service pack/hotfix deployment process
- Assist in the migration of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008
- Assist in the database release management process, be the “gate-keeper” and ensure only QUALITY code is released into production
- Help troubleshoot performance problems using a variety of methods (tracing, query optimization review, error logs, etc)
- Assist in the build out of our SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 (SSAS) OLAP databases
- Provide development and production support for complex SSIS packages
- Architect and implement reports within SQL Server Reporting Services 2000/2005
- Define and maintain critical documentation including: Database Standards, Naming Conventions, Administrative Techniques, Troubleshooting Techniques, Processes, Rules and Regulations, Change Management, Best Practices, etc.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- An average of 5-6+ years total IT experience
- An average of 4-5+ years Database Administration (Includes Development, QA experience)
- An average of 1-2+ years Systems / Network / Application Administration
- Knowledge of the financial industry is preferred
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Enterprise Architect
Client is a $110 billion investment management firm in Boston.
Reporting to the Infrastructure Leader, the Enterprise Architecture ensures the viability, interoperability and reliability of technology by translating business requirements and business strategy into effective Enterprise solutions. This individual is also responsible for articulating the architectural vision, conceptualizing and experimenting with alternative architectural approaches, validating the architecture against business requirements, guide and support IT solutions, design and mentor development teams on methodologies, processes and guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Demonstrated application of architecture strategies, standards, processes, and tools in their solution designs
• Design of high quality application architectures that meet their customers requirements and are consistent with enterprise architectural standards
• Increased re-use and reduced redundancy in applications and technology designs
• Supports the development of strategy, frameworks, best practices and patterns for the application architects.
• Ensures compliance with all architecture directions and standards through cross organization consulting in development efforts.
• Works with constituents and the architectures to gain consensus and establish application architecture standards, policies and directions.
• Support the definition and selection of enterprise tools, technologies and processes
• Ensure representation from the all stakeholders in the design of application solutions
• Act as an expert in application design and development
• Monitor adherence to company standards in application design, development, and testing
• Assist in aligning business strategy to IT strategy. Actively seek opportunities to leverage current IT solutions for new business offerings and services. Align IT solutions with business functions to improve flexibility, facilitate large scale reuse, and improve comprehensibility and visibility of IT’s value to the business.
• Assess, formulate, and communicate go forward information architecture and technology direction for company, collaborating with IT development teams and business sponsors.
• Review and approve project deliverables to ensure that they are architecturally sound and achieve as great a degree of fit with the desired architectures as possible.
• Aggressively identify enterprise IT solution/technology initiatives that are of value. Collaborate with other architects and teams in execution of the initiatives
• Facilitate the availability of relevant technologies and tools to development teams in a timely manner, subject to technology availability
• Facilitate cross team collaboration.
Must have the ability to contribute to future vision and strategy by conducting research and proof of concepts, maintaining a broad knowledge of new technical tools and trends, and envisioning how those tools could be used in improving the business processes
Mandatory requirements:
• 10+ years in an IT Solutions Architecture role with heavy emphasis in .Net / Java (ideally in Financial sector)
• 10+ years in IT, application design, development and maintenance (ideally in the Financial sector)
• 10+ years experience managing technical organizations
• 3+ years experience with offshore vendors
Skills:
• Translate business strategy into technical vision and strategy
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Understand what the teams want and need from architecture
• Help teams see the value of the architecture and understand how to use it successfully
• Strong understanding of architecture principles and frameworks
• Experience with application and Integration design methodologies, standards and best practices
• Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and business integration
• TIBCO, NetApps, or IBM MQ integration environments
• Experience with BI, EDWs, and DB environment
• Experience with security architecture
• Application Design, Development, and Testing – Software Life Cycle
• Management techniques and Tools for managing requirements, processes, and object versioning
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Reporting to the Infrastructure Leader, the Enterprise Architecture ensures the viability, interoperability and reliability of technology by translating business requirements and business strategy into effective Enterprise solutions. This individual is also responsible for articulating the architectural vision, conceptualizing and experimenting with alternative architectural approaches, validating the architecture against business requirements, guide and support IT solutions, design and mentor development teams on methodologies, processes and guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Demonstrated application of architecture strategies, standards, processes, and tools in their solution designs
• Design of high quality application architectures that meet their customers requirements and are consistent with enterprise architectural standards
• Increased re-use and reduced redundancy in applications and technology designs
• Supports the development of strategy, frameworks, best practices and patterns for the application architects.
• Ensures compliance with all architecture directions and standards through cross organization consulting in development efforts.
• Works with constituents and the architectures to gain consensus and establish application architecture standards, policies and directions.
• Support the definition and selection of enterprise tools, technologies and processes
• Ensure representation from the all stakeholders in the design of application solutions
• Act as an expert in application design and development
• Monitor adherence to company standards in application design, development, and testing
• Assist in aligning business strategy to IT strategy. Actively seek opportunities to leverage current IT solutions for new business offerings and services. Align IT solutions with business functions to improve flexibility, facilitate large scale reuse, and improve comprehensibility and visibility of IT’s value to the business.
• Assess, formulate, and communicate go forward information architecture and technology direction for company, collaborating with IT development teams and business sponsors.
• Review and approve project deliverables to ensure that they are architecturally sound and achieve as great a degree of fit with the desired architectures as possible.
• Aggressively identify enterprise IT solution/technology initiatives that are of value. Collaborate with other architects and teams in execution of the initiatives
• Facilitate the availability of relevant technologies and tools to development teams in a timely manner, subject to technology availability
• Facilitate cross team collaboration.
Must have the ability to contribute to future vision and strategy by conducting research and proof of concepts, maintaining a broad knowledge of new technical tools and trends, and envisioning how those tools could be used in improving the business processes
Mandatory requirements:
• 10+ years in an IT Solutions Architecture role with heavy emphasis in .Net / Java (ideally in Financial sector)
• 10+ years in IT, application design, development and maintenance (ideally in the Financial sector)
• 10+ years experience managing technical organizations
• 3+ years experience with offshore vendors
Skills:
• Translate business strategy into technical vision and strategy
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Understand what the teams want and need from architecture
• Help teams see the value of the architecture and understand how to use it successfully
• Strong understanding of architecture principles and frameworks
• Experience with application and Integration design methodologies, standards and best practices
• Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and business integration
• TIBCO, NetApps, or IBM MQ integration environments
• Experience with BI, EDWs, and DB environment
• Experience with security architecture
• Application Design, Development, and Testing – Software Life Cycle
• Management techniques and Tools for managing requirements, processes, and object versioning
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
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