Sr. Software Validation Engineer: permanent

This is a FTE permanent position located in Minneapolis.

The company is a consulting organization that specializes in the wireless, FPGA, PCB, and software design realm. In addition to being a crack team of engineering all-stars, they're also partnered with one of the largest wireless networking providers in the country.

SR. SOFTWARE VALIDATION ENGINEER

You'll provide technical leadership for the design, development, modification, and execution of software and embedded firmware testing based on standards, user requirements, end-user scenarios, and design specs to ensure high levels of quality for software product releases.

Software Validation Process Development:
-Demonstrated understanding of the software development life cycle and V&V relevance
-Develops and maintains processes for software/firmware validation activities.
-Investigates and implements tools for software/firmware validation automation.


Software Validation Test Planning:
-Designs, develops, executes and modifies tests based on standards, user requirements, end-user scenarios, and design specifications.
-Develops test plans for small projects or functional test areas.
-Develops software quality planning documents based on project/contractual requirements.


Software Validation:
-Designs, develops, modifies and executes test cases written in Tcl, Expect, Perl, Python or other appropriate test languages.
-Designs, develops, modifies and executes test applications written in C, C++ or Java.
-Where applicable, automates test cases for reliable, unattended execution on a repeated basis. Installs, modifies and maintains test beds, fixtures and equipment.
-Evaluates test results, troubleshoots and debugs situations or data.
-Maintains issues logs and assists software development personnel in addressing issues.
-Assists other engineers in the evaluation of complex software test results.


Software Validation Documentation:
-Accurately completes documentation on test results and analysis, for customer review and concurrence.
-Reviews software validation results developed by others.
-Reports test status to system engineer or project manager.


For more info or to be considered contact me directly:

Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Embedded Firmware Engineer: permanent

This is a FTE perm position located in Minneapolis.

EMBEDDED FIRMWARE ENGINEER

The company is a consulting organization that specializes in the wireless, FPGA, PCB, and software design realm. In addition to being a crack team of engineering all-stars, they're also partnered with one of the largest wireless networking providers in the country.


We're looking for an Engineer to design, implement, and verify firmware for embedded processor applications.  You'll plan and perform programming duties including system design and coding.  The position functions within a team of developers solving complex problems including product development planning meetings.  Primary focus is on development of C applications on 8-32 bit microcontrollers with emphasis on low-level drivers.

Firmware Design:
- developer requirements and specs docs based on customer input.
- architect and design firmware based on these requirements.
- active participation in firmware process development improvement.
Firmware Implementation:
- develop to project milestones and schedule.
- develop applications with or without an RTOS.
- coordinate with hardware engineers to develop firmware on newly designed hardware.
- participate in peer code reviews.
Firmware Verification:
- develop detailed test plans for firmware verification, with customer approval.
- complete tests per plan, directing other resources as required.
- complete firmware test documentation for customer approval.

Requirements:
- Experience: 5+ years experience with C applications development on microcontrollers.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Good communication, verbal/writing skills, ability to develop requirements from vague or ambiguous inputs.
- Schedule focused mindset.
- Proficient with Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers and USB Protocol Analyzers
- Embedded firmware development (without RTOS)
- RTOS experience desirable
- Working knowledge of software source control tools
- Wireless experience desirable. (802.15.4, Zigbee, Cellular)

For more information or to be consider contact me directly:

Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Help Desk Support Specialist: permanent

This is a permanent FTE position located in the SW Metro. HELP DESK SUPPORT SPECIALIST The company is an innovator in the biochemical industry and is growing! -document, respond to requests for technical support on hardware and software. -maintain the integrity of the desktop computers through upgrades and new technology. -set up and customize computers Ideally the company would like 3 yrs with current technologies in support of Windows and Apple OS. Experience with digital imaging, Microsoft Office, external storage, communications devices, and LAN WAN desired. For more detail or to be considered contact me directly: Mike Reitz mreitz@targetitresources.com 952-465-0157

Network Infrastructure Manager: permanent

This is a FTE permanent position located in the SW metro. The company is a global player and pioneer in the biochemical industry and is headquartered in the Twin Cities. Their products have been game changers specifically in the agricultural livestock niche. NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER You'll be responsible for researching, designing,k implementing, maintaining, and troubleshotting of IS systems and technology solutions in support of business needs. -Plan/implement WAN/LAN improvements -Service/maintain WAN/LAN infrastructure -Ensure security and integrity of systems and data -Provide direction to contractors and consultants Experience/Technologies -10 yrs in a senior network role -BS in Comp Sci or MIS -Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008 32/64 bit, 2008R2 -Windows XP pro/7 pro -Apple OS X 10.5 thru 10.7 -Cisco: routers, switches, telephony, wireless, security -MS Exchange 2007/2010 w/service packs -Compellent -Blackberry Enterprise -VMware -HyperV -Splunk -Spiceworks -VPN -Security: authentication protocols -Mobile systems -Cloud -Manager vendors, multiple engineers, and interact at strategic and implementation level with consultants. THIS IS HOT AND COMPANY LOOKING TO HIRE ASAP. If you're interested please contact me directly and quickly. Mike Reitz mreitz@targetitresources.com 952-465-0157

Project Manager (web/interactive/marketing): permanent

This is a permanent FTE position location in Minneapolis.

PROJECT MANAGER

The company is a innovative and cutting edge marketing firm utilizing the latest and greatest technologies to serve customer needs in a modern and rapidly changing economy.

We're looking for a strong mid-level Project Manager with "marketing agency chops". You'll be active in managing marketing initiatives built upon web technologies, interactive media, and search engine.

For more detail or to be considered contact me directly:

Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Support Developer (reports / queries Microsoft): permanent

The is a permanent FTE position located in Minneapolis.

SUPPORT DEVELOPER (REPORTS/QUERIES Microsoft)

This company is a subsidiary of a well know Fortune 500 company and is leveraging that relationship to great advantage in the incentive marketing industry. The technologies are diverse, cutting edge, and there's PLENTY of projects and initiatives that require strong resources.

You'll be responsible for supporting legacy systems and supporting all web-based software apps. Work on break fix tickets and service requests will be integral to your responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include improvements of current systems and work on development of new ones.

Technically:
-information systems exp. in an ecommerce or internet based env. (1+ yrs).
-SQL Server querying skills and familiar with database design concepts (1+ yrs).
-internet apps dev. exp. (1+ yrs).
A plus:
-SSRS or Crystal reports.
-PL/SQL.
-knowledge of web apps using .Net framework 2.0 or higher.

For more information or to be considered contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Client Integration Services Developer (ETL/SSIS): permanent

This is a FTE permanent position located in Minneapolis.

CLIENT INTEGRATION SERVICES DEVELOPER (ETL/SSIS).

This company is a subsidiary of a well know Fortune 500 company and is leveraging that relationship to great advantage in the incentive marketing industry. The technologies are diverse, cutting edge, and there's PLENTY of projects and initiatives that require strong resources.

We're looking for a resource responsible for the development and support of import/export data processes. You'll also create and maintain a common ETL architecture model for the enterprise. Additional responsibilities include communicating status to internal clients and team members on support and project tasks. Maintaining and improving current processes related to client integration factor strongly into this role. We basically need a self starter that can deal well with ambiguity in a fast paced env. You'll act as a SSIS SME.

Technically:
-SQL Server querying skills.
-performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
-SSIS (3+ yrs).
-ETL Architectural experience (2+ yrs).
-internet applications development (1+ yrs).
-web services, C#, XML, XSLT, SAML (1+ yrs).
A plus:
-SSRS, PGP Encryption, FTP File, classic ASP, Oracle.

"The Inside Scoop"
-We're probably looking for a Sr. level technical resource that's at the point where they're read to transition to a lead role.

For more information or to be considered contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Software Developer (Volume Rendering): permanent

This is a FTE permanent position located in the Western suburbs.

There's an absolutely cutting edge and growing company that's looking for a development resource. What I find most exciting about them is that they're in the medical software industry (medical imaging to be precise) so the product is technology but they also are in a niche that's growing (healthcare) due to baby boomers aging. Long story short it's a combo of bleeding edge technology and is a stable employment environment!

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (VOLUME RENDERING)

-enhance and improve of visual quality.
-enhance and improve performance and capabilities of Volume Rendering engine.
-interface with external users and internal product owners.
-interface with external technology partneers (NVIDIA, Intel, AMD/ATI) and internal technical users to utilize and integrate with other systems components.
-design and prototype rendering algorithms utilizing GPU and/or CPU; enhancements to medical visualization techniques.

Requirements:
-Exp. with Volume Rendering.
-Degree in Computer Engineering, Comp Sci, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
-strong communication skills.
-product orientd software lifecycle exp. in C++.
-commitment to unit testing and maintainable code.
-strong understanding of Volume Rendering Algorithms & implementing them.
-deep knowledge of GPU (open GL/Direct3D), CPU, cache, memory, and disc systems.

Additional:
-Client-Server Architecture
-Medical Rendering requirements such as segmentation and multi-modality
-Software Rendering optimization
-GPU Computing: OpenCL, CUDA
-Exp. with SCRUM, XP, or Agile methodologies
-Exp. with STL, Boost, Powershell.

For additional information or to be considered contact:

Michael Unger
952-465-0158
munger@targetitresources.com

Enterprise Systems Support Manager: permanent

This is a FTE permanent position located in NE Mpls.

Highly philanthropic and socially conscience health care organization in the early stages of a wide ranging portal initiative among other deep projects seeks a.......

ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS SUPPORT MANAGER

You'll be responsible for managing staff responsible for Intranet/Internet/Extranet environments, and other applications that are used by the enterprise such as online forms, BizTalk applications, and other SharePoint systems. The Enterprise Systems Support team works with employees across the organization to gather requirements and develop approaches for implementing new web pages, features and functionality to the companies Intranet/Internet/Extranet.

Other major responsibilities include: ongoing maintenance of the Intranet/Internet/Extranet; analyzing business needs and gathering business requirements for web functionality; acting as resource for project teams, business owners and users in the area of web technologies; participating in related committees to advise on technical standards and future technical direction; and managing the Member/Provider portal technology and relationships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Supervise Enterprise Systems Support staff in their daily support and development efforts.
-Interview and select new staff.
-Train, monitor and coach members of the team.
-Write and conduct staff performance evaluations.
-Conduct routine meetings with staff, and assist the Director with the facilitation of department meetings.
-Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Enterprise Systems Support team.
-Implement and support quality control measures in systems related to web development, SharePoint and InfoPath Form Services.
-Develop staff mentoring initiatives within the Enterprise Systems Support team to ensure staff growth fitting the needs of company mission.
-Daily monitoring, administration and maintenance of Intranet/Internet/Extranet/BizTalk environments.
-Create additional web pages, features and functionality to meet the changing requirements of Intranet/Internet/Extranet.
-Analyze, design, develop and test new web pages, features and functionality.
-Communicate the status of web development efforts to management, business areas and information services including written reports.
-Work with business areas to develop architectural guidelines, best practices and standards for Intranet/Internet/Extranet including user experience, organization of content and the management of documents.
-Work with IS to implement and integrate new features and functionality into existing computing environment.
-Work with business areas to perform analysis, define business requirements, and implement innovative solutions that solve business problems or meet business objectives from a tactical perspective.
-Track business and technical trends and keep current with all available technical options, development procedures and innovative solutions for key business efforts.
-Act as a resource to staff and assist in the resolution of web-related issues.
-Develop and maintain knowledge of business, trends in the healthcare industry, and how web technologies are being leveraged within the industry, including competitors.
-Leverage feedback from employees, members and providers to improve the usability and functionality of Intranet and Internet sites.

REQUIRED:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
-Microsoft development certifications in .NET and SharePoint preferred.
-Two years managerial/supervisory experience required.
-Minimum of three to five years of progressively complex experience in an information systems environment.
-Minimum of 3 years of Microsoft .NET development experience.
-Two or more years of Internet/Intranet web page design and development experience.
-Experience with MOSS 2007, WSS 3.0, and SharePoint Designer.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
-Five or more years of IT/System development experience.
-Minimum of two years of SharePoint development experience.
-One or more years of SharePoint architectural design experience on an enterprise implementation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITY:
1. Ability to manage/supervise effectively
2. Excellent leadership ability and assertiveness skills.
3. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
5. Successful experience working in teams
6. Flexibility and creativity

-Demonstrated organizational, planning and reporting skills Proven ability to transfer knowledge and stay aware of current trends and technical advancements
-Skilled in the use of SharePoint Designer and/or MS Front Page Experience with web content management Experience in translating business requirements into functional designs and web applications.
-Knowledge of and skills in: HTML, ASP, .NET and SQL Knowledge of enterprise content management concepts. Knowledge of SharePoint enterprise search and security.

If you would like more detail or to be considered, contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Python Software Systems Engineer: permanent

This is a contract to hire opportunity located in Minneapolis.

The company is a consulting organization that specializes in the wireless, FPGA, PCB, and software design realm. In addition to being a crack team of engineering all-stars, they're also partnered with one of the largest wireless networking providers in the country.

PYTHON SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

We're looking for a strong full-cycle resource to design, implement, and verify software developed in Python for networking applications. This includes planning and performing programming duties as assigned, including system design, and software coding. This position will also work with a team of developers solving complex problems and will participate in product development planning meetings and overall code design reviews.


Primarily Responsibilities:
-Software Design
-Develop software requirements documents and specifications based on customer inputs.
-Development of software project requirements in support of overall project planning.
-Development of tools and infrastructure for software development.
-Active participation in software process development improvement.
-Software Implementation
-Develop applications based on embedded Python in a structured software process environment, to project milestones and schedule.
-Lead code reviews for developed code.
-Participate in peer code reviews.
-Software Verification
-Develop detailed test plans for software verification, with customer approval.
-Complete tests per plan, directing other resources as required.
-Complete software test documentation for customer approval.
-Software Documentation and Configuration Management
-Develop software build documents.
-Prepare source and executable software elements for delivery.
-Set up and maintain software repositories in version control.


Technically speaking...
-3+ years experience with development of Python applications. Both Windows and Linux platform experience desired.
-Ability to develop software in a structured process environment, disciplined use of configuration management tools (SVN experience desirable).

My hunch....
If you've tested software and hardware with Python, there's a real good chance this is relevant for you.

For more info or to be considered contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157

Data Warehouse Developer (Microsoft): permanent

This is a FTE permanent position located in the NW suburbs.

DATA WAREHOUSE DEVELOPER(MICROSOFT)

This company is in the rapidly evolving credit services realm. In this changing economic environment lenders are making decisions based on increasingly complex criteria and borrowers are more empowered than ever based on more accurate representations of their credit worthiness. This company is a stalwart in the industry and is poised for strong growth!

They're looking for a Data Warehouse Developer to design and maintain data warehouse solutions as part of a team.

-Work as part of a team to develop core healthcare data assets and solutions including new product idea initiatives for healthcare organizations.
-Responsible for design and maintenance of healthcare BI data warehouse including architecture, ETL processes, data integrity, security and performance.
-Responsible for executing projects to create healthcare focused Business Intelligence Reports, Dashboards and Scorecards from multi-terabyte data warehouse.
-Data mining and data manipulation using SQL queries, ETL tools and scripting languages.
-Analyze and interpret information from multi-terabyte data warehouse.
-Compile reports, graphs, and tables based on established methods.
-Must possess analytical skills to evaluate, understand and interpret data from both internal and client perspective.
-Will work with the product management and data operations team to determine market and customer needs

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
-Proven track record for leading and executing complex BI data warehouse architecture.
-Bachelor or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
-Minimum of three years experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services(SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS) and Analytic Services (SSAS) or equivalent.
-Experience with ETL, data mining, data cleansing and data warehouse design
-Ability to write SQL statements for extracting and manipulating information.
-Knowledge of MDX queries a plus.
-Experience with data analysis tools such as Microsoft PowerPivot or Tableau software is desired.
-Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required.
-Strong knowledge of Unix scripting and MS products including Excel, Word and Visual Studio.
-Knowledge of Healthcare data standards such as HL7, ANSI X12 270/271,835, 837 is a plus.

For more information or to be considered contact:
Mike Unger
munger@targetitresources.com
952-465-0158

PHP (Object Oriented) Developer: contract to hire

This is a 1-2 month contract to hire position located in the SW metro.

PHP (OBJECT ORIENTED) DEVELOPER

This exciting company is in the publishing industry and is in the early stages of major initiatives that are transitioning they're print media into digital offerings. If you're looking to stay challenged this is a smart opportunity.

**Web traffic for this company is increasing 10% per week. Total users by the end of Q1 2011 to be approx. double from Q4 2010. THIS IS WHERE THE ACTION IS AT!

What we're looking for is Object Oriented PHP Developer to work primarily in the back-end and the UI layer to a lesser extent.

Technically:
-5+ yrs exp. in PHP / Object Oriented coding.
-MySQL
-Javascript
-jQuery
-AJAX
-HTML
-CSS
-exp. developing/maintaining high-traffic site is a huge plus

For more detail or to be considered, contact me directly:

Mike Reitz
mreitz@targetitresources.com
952-465-0157