*This is a permanent full-time role in the SW metro.
DATA ARCHITECT
This company is innovating ways to better serve our senior citizens. Long-term, post-acute and senior living are just some of the areas being served by their industry leading, cutting edge technologies. Major, well funded initiatives with stable visionary leadership are currently underway and in early stages. If being challenged technically, creatively, and serving a greater good is important to you this is a "must" for further discovery.
Description:
You're a Data Warehousing and Data Modeling expert that will be responsible for the development, communication and implementation of the organizations data technology architecture and plan including the components required to support it and in the integration of corporate and business architecture and applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Analysis of existing architecture and solutions implementation.
-Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture standards and practices around data stores/warehousing within the applications environment.
-Incorporate software and system architecture (e.g., infrastructure, network) into conceptual designs (e.g., system flow diagrams).
-Ensure alignment of conceptual designs with enterprise, segment and functional roadmaps (e.g., system vision, business strategy)
-Review conceptual designs to ensure scalability/applicability/quality/comprehensiveness.
-Involvement in the development, communication and implementation of the organization's data technology architecture and applications plan, including the components required to support it and in the integration of corporate and business architectures and applications.
-An ability and willingness to facilitate both OLTP and OLAP-centric objectives as need dictates. As the data architecture matures strong emphasis will be in the OLAP realm.
Responsible for coordinating, administering and supporting activities related to data applicaton planning , data application recovery and development and related projects. Includes all types of IT business architects as well as IT tecnical architects.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree
-4 or more years of IT experience with expertise in data warehousing platforms.
-4 or more years of architecture exp. with data warehousing systems, database, ETL tools.
-Support applicable modeling efforts (e.g., data modeling, process modeling, hardware modeling, performance modeling).
-Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture processes.
*For more detail contact me directly:
Michael Reitz
952-240-6093
michael@michaelreitz.net
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYST opportunity: SE suburbs
*This is a contract to hire or FTE permanent position in the SE suburbs.
HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYST
This company is a beneficiary of mega-trends in the healthcare industry. Not only are they capitalizing on modern trends in healthcare, they're also capitalizing on the emerging need for private companies to control healthcare costs. This is very much a "right place / right time" type of opportunity.
Job Description (*for a full description contact me directly):
Provides strong technical data management, data services and operations within a Technical Client Data Services department or similar. Provides expert system interaction advice, performs investigations and ensures that Date Services acquire the technical skills necessary to succeed in their responsibilities. This position also formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact finding to develop or modify complex applications and designs and data systems and provides systems support.
• Two years of SQL experience with an Intermediate to Advanced understanding of SQL as described below:
• Intermediate understands complex joins
• Advanced is capable of creating stored procedures
• Advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
• QA medical and pharmacy claims including knowledge of HCPCS, CPT, ICD9 Procedures, ICD9 Diagnosis, Revenue and NDC coding.
• Create source to target data mapping with transformation rules
• Trend health data for accuracy and completeness
• Desire to learn the details of the data so you can provide accurate information for user requests.
• Communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical people.
For consideration or for more detail contact:
Michael Reitz
michael@michaelreitz.net
952-240-6093
HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYST
This company is a beneficiary of mega-trends in the healthcare industry. Not only are they capitalizing on modern trends in healthcare, they're also capitalizing on the emerging need for private companies to control healthcare costs. This is very much a "right place / right time" type of opportunity.
Job Description (*for a full description contact me directly):
Provides strong technical data management, data services and operations within a Technical Client Data Services department or similar. Provides expert system interaction advice, performs investigations and ensures that Date Services acquire the technical skills necessary to succeed in their responsibilities. This position also formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact finding to develop or modify complex applications and designs and data systems and provides systems support.
• Two years of SQL experience with an Intermediate to Advanced understanding of SQL as described below:
• Intermediate understands complex joins
• Advanced is capable of creating stored procedures
• Advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
• QA medical and pharmacy claims including knowledge of HCPCS, CPT, ICD9 Procedures, ICD9 Diagnosis, Revenue and NDC coding.
• Create source to target data mapping with transformation rules
• Trend health data for accuracy and completeness
• Desire to learn the details of the data so you can provide accurate information for user requests.
• Communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical people.
For consideration or for more detail contact:
Michael Reitz
michael@michaelreitz.net
952-240-6093
JAVA DEVELOPER opportunity: NE suburbs
*This is a contract to hire or FTE perm opportunity in the NE suburbs.
FRONT END DEVELOPER / DESIGNER
This company is a financially stable and innovative leader within their niche industry. Revenues are driven by purchase of products via the web. Technology is a crucial hub of their business. Exciting initiatives are now under way to grow and evolve web and ecommerce technologies. Due to the specialized nature of the niche, the company does not experience the typical swings associated with retail. The company has been in business for decades.
Description (*for a full description and greater detail contact us directly):
FRONT END DEVELOPER / DESIGNER
This company is a financially stable and innovative leader within their niche industry. Revenues are driven by purchase of products via the web. Technology is a crucial hub of their business. Exciting initiatives are now under way to grow and evolve web and ecommerce technologies. Due to the specialized nature of the niche, the company does not experience the typical swings associated with retail. The company has been in business for decades.
Description (*for a full description and greater detail contact us directly):
Architecture, Development, and Implementation of customer and business facing web
applications.
Required:
Java
Object Oriented Design and Development Experience
Web Application Development Experience
Web Application Development Experience
HTML / CSS / JavaScript / jQuery / AJAX
Preferred:
Spring MVC
Glassfish
Beneficial:
Linux (Redhat/CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu)
Git / Maven / Hudson / Jenkins
Lucene / SOLR
JBoss
What You'll Do:
You'll architect, develop, and implement new features for our large scale e-commerce
website, both desktop and mobile utilizing cutting edge features.
You're passionate about coding, solving problems and doing so in the most efficient
way possible. We value those who take ownership over their tasks from start to
finish, are able to participate in the full life cycle of software development,
ask the right questions and find the best solution. We prefer candidates who
also welcome the chance to learn a new technology or language when the occasion
arises.
For consideration or greater detail contact me directly:
Michael Reitz
michael@michaelreitz.net
952-240-6093
FRONT END DEVELOPER / DESIGNER opportunity: NE suburbs
*This is a contract to hire or FTE perm opportunity in the NE suburbs.
FRONT END DEVELOPER / DESIGNER
This company is a financially stable and innovative leader within their niche industry. Revenues are driven by purchase of products via the web. Technology is a crucial hub of their business. Exciting initiatives are now under way to grow and evolve web and ecommerce technologies. Due to the specialized nature of the niche, the company does not experience the typical swings associated with retail. The company has been in business for decades.
Description (*for a full description and greater detail contact us directly):
FRONT END DEVELOPER / DESIGNER
This company is a financially stable and innovative leader within their niche industry. Revenues are driven by purchase of products via the web. Technology is a crucial hub of their business. Exciting initiatives are now under way to grow and evolve web and ecommerce technologies. Due to the specialized nature of the niche, the company does not experience the typical swings associated with retail. The company has been in business for decades.
Description (*for a full description and greater detail contact us directly):
Technical Requirements:
Expert level knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS
(HTML5, CSS3)
Experience with UI/UX development process (Mockup,
Prototype, Design, Testing, Review)
Experience building web interfaces for
multiple browsers/platforms (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile)
Experience with design/code
reviews and mentoring of peers in design/front end best practices.
Ability to manage large variety of graphical
assets for multiple simultaneous projects.
Stay informed of industry trends to
recommend and implement effective best practices/technologies.
Preferred Experience:
JavaScript Libraries (jQuery, Knockout.js)
Dynamic CSS, DCSS (Less, Foundation CSS
Framework)
Template Engine (Apache Velocity, Mako)
Experience in an iterative development
environment.
Version Control (Git)
What you'll do:
You'll be
responsible for implementing
the front end design, layout, and functionality for multiple external and
internal web applications using the latest web standards. You'll be a core
team member throughout the UI/UX development process from conception to
implementation. You'll also be working with multiple developers on
multiple web applications simultaneously.
You've got good
communication and cooperative skills when working among a mixed team of technical
and business professionals. You need to be a quick learner who is
unafraid to ask questions, along with the enthusiasm for taking ownership of their
work.
For consideration or futher detail contact:
Michael Reitz
michael@michaelreitz.net
952-240-6093
Monday, November 24, 2014
SOFTWARE BUILD ENGINEER / QA ENGINEER opportunity: Minneapolis
*This is a FTE permanent or contract to hire position in Minneapolis.
This company is an international powerhouse in their field. Major initiatives underway to bring together dozens of disparate platforms into one.
SUMMARY:
You'll configure, manage and execute the
software build environment. Participate in the testing and Quality
Assurance of our online courseware and assessment products. In
addition to testing, the Build Engineer / QA Engineer will be
involved in configuring test environments, both server and client,
writing test documentation, reviewing functional and technical
specifications, writing automated regression or build scripts, and
providing direction and/or guidance to outsourced testers.
You'll need an acute attention to detail, a thorough knowledge
of QA processes, a familiarity with common web technologies, ability
to clearly communicate a logical process, a natural affinity for
testing and experimentation, and a positive attitude and energy.
The
build environment comprises multiple complex projects in several
build configurations. The Build Engineer / QA Engineer is
responsible for ensuring successful project builds and deployments to
the various environments for each of these software projects. This
includes setting up new build processes, managing the build
applications and working with the Software Engineers to troubleshoot
any issues. The Build Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer is
responsible for ensuring successful Production deployment packages
are prepared and documented for deployment.
This
role is a dual-responsibility role with primary responsibilities to
the build environment while also participating in the Quality
Assurance process for the organization.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and implement software build processes.
- Troubleshoot and remediate failed build processes.
- Assist in defining and delivering testing activities and tasks that ensure applications meet requirements.
- Log any issues/defects encountered during test cycles and conduct fix verification.
- Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information.
- Assist in the research and recommendation of and usage of automated build tools.
- Collaborate with software development staff, business owners and project management in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and unit acceptance testing methods.
- Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of the software build process, ensuring standards are established and met. Assist in the development of processes necessary for successful build and implementation of complex software environments.
- Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of quality assurance best practices.
Skills
and Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience managing a software build process using tools such as Jenkins, Mavin, source code repositories, Bamboo and others in a strict process-driven environment.
- At least 5 years of experience testing Internet software in a rigorous QA environment.
- Post-secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of Internet technologies: HTTP, XML, SQL, Java, Tomcat, Glassfish, ASP, IIS, JavaScript, TCP/IP.
- Experience writing Ant automated build and deployment scripts. Knowledge of Maven, and Bamboo a plus.
- Experience migrating and implementing new software build environments a plus.
- Experience with Subversion and GIT.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Thorough knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, and Internet Explorer.
- Understanding of testing in an Agile environment.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Able to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks/assignments/projects.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a range of audiences, from programmers to business owners
- Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools
- Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies.
- Certifications in software testing practices and methodologies from a testing/QA professional association is a plus.
For more detail or to be considered contact me directly.
Mike Reitz
michael@michaelreitz.net
952-240-6093
Thursday, March 13, 2014
SW ENGINEERING MANAGER opportunity: Minneapolis
*this is a perm full-time position in Minneapolis
We're working with an amazing commercial software company that creates communications products. In addition to being a leading innovator in the niche, they're also a big growth story.
....and they're looking for a Software Engineering Manager.
Please take a quick look at he job description below and share your thoughts regarding your interest or anyone your know that may be interested.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER
You'll be responsible for the development of software products (feature and service releases) and associated development processes. You'll also be responsible for resource staffing, assignments, scheduling and tracking of their team.
CORE EXPECTATIONS:
- Manage a team of development engineers with the focus on high quality and time
to market
- Provide leadership on all phases of the development effort for maintenance and
service releases
- Work with a cross-functional team to define the overall project schedule, task
assignments for team members and tracking the progress against plans
- Direct the team in setting strategy and goals, translating the goals into day-to-day
activities and ensuring focus for each team member
- Develop processes and standards for maintenance and service releases
- Attract, maintain and coach a high performance team utilizing individual goal
setting, performance appraisals and career counseling to team members
- Act as the team's focal point for progress reports relating to support trouble tickets
that have been escalated into the group
- Represent team in weekly maintenance/service release meetings
- Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the teams contribution or input into
the definition of a particular product direction
- Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the relationship with third party
partners, vendors and customers
- Interface with directors, product managers, product marketing, support, sales, and
customers to assist planning and ensure high customer satisfaction
- Other core expectations will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
to market
- Provide leadership on all phases of the development effort for maintenance and
service releases
- Work with a cross-functional team to define the overall project schedule, task
assignments for team members and tracking the progress against plans
- Direct the team in setting strategy and goals, translating the goals into day-to-day
activities and ensuring focus for each team member
- Develop processes and standards for maintenance and service releases
- Attract, maintain and coach a high performance team utilizing individual goal
setting, performance appraisals and career counseling to team members
- Act as the team's focal point for progress reports relating to support trouble tickets
that have been escalated into the group
- Represent team in weekly maintenance/service release meetings
- Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the teams contribution or input into
the definition of a particular product direction
- Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the relationship with third party
partners, vendors and customers
- Interface with directors, product managers, product marketing, support, sales, and
customers to assist planning and ensure high customer satisfaction
- Other core expectations will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Ability to communicate clearly on a daily basis in verbal and written form to
audiences ranging from 50 or more people with a wide range of cultures and
backgrounds
- Able to manage difficult and stressful customer situations
- Must possess attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- Capable of simultaneously managing several tasks
- Excellent leadership and personnel management skills related to team motivation,
goal setting and performance appraisals
- Excellent software development process background utilizing a structured
methodology that spans cross-functionally
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of the use of object oriented software development using C++
and/or Java programming languages
- Significant experience managing a team through the various phases of Product
Development Life Cycles (Concept, First Customer Ship, End of Life, etc.)
- Other core competencies will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
audiences ranging from 50 or more people with a wide range of cultures and
backgrounds
- Able to manage difficult and stressful customer situations
- Must possess attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- Capable of simultaneously managing several tasks
- Excellent leadership and personnel management skills related to team motivation,
goal setting and performance appraisals
- Excellent software development process background utilizing a structured
methodology that spans cross-functionally
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of the use of object oriented software development using C++
and/or Java programming languages
- Significant experience managing a team through the various phases of Product
Development Life Cycles (Concept, First Customer Ship, End of Life, etc.)
- Other core competencies will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
WORKING RELATIONS
- Report to Director of Engineering or higher
- Ability to work closely with peer group leaders and other employees and
departments in the company
- Direct work with customer and partners in a leadership role
- Provides leadership direction within company on small projects and tasks and
provide follow up feedback to team on performance
- Ability to work closely with peer group leaders and other employees and
departments in the company
- Direct work with customer and partners in a leadership role
- Provides leadership direction within company on small projects and tasks and
provide follow up feedback to team on performance
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience with C++, Java or similar Object-Oriented language and 2-4
years at a senior level
- 5+ years of experience managing a software development team
- 8+ years of experience with C++, Java or similar Object-Oriented language and 2-4
years at a senior level
- 5+ years of experience managing a software development team
For more information or to be considered, contact me directly:
Mike Reitz mreitz@link-us.net 952-345-7108 twitter.com/TGTitResources
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
C++ SOFTWARE ENGINEER opportunity: Minneapolis
*this is a permanent FTE position in Minneapolis
This visionary company manufactures commercial communications software and has been savvy in pushing the limits of that ever expanding technology niche. Leadership is committed to creation of world-class software products. They're interested in interfacing with relevant individuals with the same passion to fill this role. Current cloud initiatives are in their early stages and are driving
C++ SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Responsibilities:
-Work in a collaborative team environment to deliver new product features
-Develop across a wide variety of skill sets including, REST API, SQL and database optimization, socket I/O processing, multi-threaded applications
-Add your personal stamp to the evolution of Call Recording and Quality Management solutions
What we are looking for:
-Self-initiative in research and technical learning
-4 year degree in Computer Science or similar field
-5 or more years working experience with C++
This visionary company manufactures commercial communications software and has been savvy in pushing the limits of that ever expanding technology niche. Leadership is committed to creation of world-class software products. They're interested in interfacing with relevant individuals with the same passion to fill this role. Current cloud initiatives are in their early stages and are driving
C++ SOFTWARE ENGINEER
PARTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a software engineer that enjoys a variety of tools and technologies to solve problems. You'll be an integral part of the design and implementation process as well as advancing current commercial SW products in terms of scalability and automation.
Responsibilities:
-Work in a collaborative team environment to deliver new product features
-Develop across a wide variety of skill sets including, REST API, SQL and database optimization, socket I/O processing, multi-threaded applications
-Add your personal stamp to the evolution of Call Recording and Quality Management solutions
What we are looking for:
-Self-initiative in research and technical learning
-4 year degree in Computer Science or similar field
-5 or more years working experience with C++
For full detail of to be considered feel free to contact me directly.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
twitter.com/TGTitResources
Friday, February 14, 2014
SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER: Minneapolis
*This is a FTE permanent position in Minneapolis.
This visionary company manufactures commercial communications software and has been savvy in pushing the limits of that ever expanding technology niche. Leadership is committed to creation of world-class software products. They're interested in interfacing with relevant individuals with the same passion to fill this role. Current cloud initiatives are in their early stages and are driving resource needs.
SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
We're looking for a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer in Test to play an integral role in advancing our software products to the highest level of quality and scalability by designing, implementing, and creating tools, automating manual processes, automating functional
tests and helping drive scalability in the most efficient way.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year with Object Oriented Development in Java, C# or C++
- Experience scripting in Python, Perl, Shell or VBScript
- Script in at least one language such as Python, Perl, Shell and VBScript
- Ability and willingness to use multiple tools or languages to get the job done
- Comfortable in working on back end systems (installing and configuring Windows & setting up
backend phone systems with training)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience automating with Selenium
- Any call center or telephony domain experience
- Experience with load, scalability and performance testing
- Experience in automating software in a way that is not record & playback (not QTP, RFT, etc.)
- Experience using VMware
- Any call center or telephony domain experience
- Experience with load, scalability and performance testing
- 4 year degree in Computer Science or similar field
**For more information or to be considered contact me directly. Feel free to forward this message to anyone that may appreciate a door to a new opportunity being opened for them.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Technical Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.net/TGTitResources
This visionary company manufactures commercial communications software and has been savvy in pushing the limits of that ever expanding technology niche. Leadership is committed to creation of world-class software products. They're interested in interfacing with relevant individuals with the same passion to fill this role. Current cloud initiatives are in their early stages and are driving resource needs.
SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
We're looking for a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer in Test to play an integral role in advancing our software products to the highest level of quality and scalability by designing, implementing, and creating tools, automating manual processes, automating functional
tests and helping drive scalability in the most efficient way.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year with Object Oriented Development in Java, C# or C++
- Experience scripting in Python, Perl, Shell or VBScript
- Script in at least one language such as Python, Perl, Shell and VBScript
- Ability and willingness to use multiple tools or languages to get the job done
- Comfortable in working on back end systems (installing and configuring Windows & setting up
backend phone systems with training)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience automating with Selenium
- Any call center or telephony domain experience
- Experience with load, scalability and performance testing
- Experience in automating software in a way that is not record & playback (not QTP, RFT, etc.)
- Experience using VMware
- Any call center or telephony domain experience
- Experience with load, scalability and performance testing
- 4 year degree in Computer Science or similar field
**For more information or to be considered contact me directly. Feel free to forward this message to anyone that may appreciate a door to a new opportunity being opened for them.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Technical Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.net/TGTitResources
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER: Minneapolis
*this is a FTE permanent position in Minneapolis
This visionary company manufactures commercial communications software and has been savvy in pushing the limits of that ever expanding technology niche. Leadership is committed to creation of world-class software products. They're interested in interfacing with relevant individuals with the same passion to fill this role. Current cloud initiatives are in their early stages and are driving resource needs.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER
You'll be responsible for the development of software products (feature and service releases) and associated development processes. Additional responsibilities will include resource staffing, assignments, scheduling and tracking for their team. You'll receives work direction
directly from a Director of Engineering or higher.
Responsibilities:
-Manage a team of development engineers with the focus on high quality and time
to market
-Provide leadership on all phases of the development effort for maintenance and
service releases
-Work with a cross-functional team to define the overall project schedule, task
assignments for team members and tracking the progress against plans
-Direct the team in setting strategy and goals, translating the goals into day-to-day
activities and ensuring focus for each team member
-Develop processes and standards for maintenance and service releases
-Attract, maintain and coach a high performance team utilizing individual goal
setting, performance appraisals and career counseling to team members
-Act as the team's focal point for progress reports relating to support trouble tickets
that have been escalated into the group
-Represent team in weekly maintenance/service release meetings
-Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the teams contribution or input into
the definition of a particular product direction
-Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the relationship with third party
partners, vendors and customers
-Interface with directors, product managers, product marketing, support, sales, and
customers to assist planning and ensure high customer satisfaction
-Other core expectations will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
Core competencies:
-Ability to communicate clearly on a daily basis in verbal and written form to
audiences ranging from 50 or more people with a wide range of cultures and
backgrounds
-Able to manage difficult and stressful customer situations
-Must possess attention to detail and a sense of urgency
-Capable of simultaneously managing several tasks
-Excellent leadership and personnel management skills related to team motivation,
goal setting and performance appraisals
-Excellent software development process background utilizing a structured
methodology that spans cross-functionally
-Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of the use of object oriented software development using C++
and/or Java programming languages
-Significant experience managing a team through the various phases of Product
Development Life Cycles (Concept, First Customer Ship, End of Life, etc.)
-Other core competencies will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
Education Experience:
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience with C++, Java or similar Object-Oriented language and 2-4
years at a senior level
- 5+ years of experience managing a software development team
*For further information or to be considered contact me directly. Feel free to forward this description on to anyone that may appreciate the door being opened to a potential new opportunity.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Recruiter & Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
This visionary company manufactures commercial communications software and has been savvy in pushing the limits of that ever expanding technology niche. Leadership is committed to creation of world-class software products. They're interested in interfacing with relevant individuals with the same passion to fill this role. Current cloud initiatives are in their early stages and are driving resource needs.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER
You'll be responsible for the development of software products (feature and service releases) and associated development processes. Additional responsibilities will include resource staffing, assignments, scheduling and tracking for their team. You'll receives work direction
directly from a Director of Engineering or higher.
Responsibilities:
-Manage a team of development engineers with the focus on high quality and time
to market
-Provide leadership on all phases of the development effort for maintenance and
service releases
-Work with a cross-functional team to define the overall project schedule, task
assignments for team members and tracking the progress against plans
-Direct the team in setting strategy and goals, translating the goals into day-to-day
activities and ensuring focus for each team member
-Develop processes and standards for maintenance and service releases
-Attract, maintain and coach a high performance team utilizing individual goal
setting, performance appraisals and career counseling to team members
-Act as the team's focal point for progress reports relating to support trouble tickets
that have been escalated into the group
-Represent team in weekly maintenance/service release meetings
-Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the teams contribution or input into
the definition of a particular product direction
-Oversee and participate (when necessary) in the relationship with third party
partners, vendors and customers
-Interface with directors, product managers, product marketing, support, sales, and
customers to assist planning and ensure high customer satisfaction
-Other core expectations will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
Core competencies:
-Ability to communicate clearly on a daily basis in verbal and written form to
audiences ranging from 50 or more people with a wide range of cultures and
backgrounds
-Able to manage difficult and stressful customer situations
-Must possess attention to detail and a sense of urgency
-Capable of simultaneously managing several tasks
-Excellent leadership and personnel management skills related to team motivation,
goal setting and performance appraisals
-Excellent software development process background utilizing a structured
methodology that spans cross-functionally
-Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of the use of object oriented software development using C++
and/or Java programming languages
-Significant experience managing a team through the various phases of Product
Development Life Cycles (Concept, First Customer Ship, End of Life, etc.)
-Other core competencies will be defined by your direct supervisor/manager
Education Experience:
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience with C++, Java or similar Object-Oriented language and 2-4
years at a senior level
- 5+ years of experience managing a software development team
*For further information or to be considered contact me directly. Feel free to forward this description on to anyone that may appreciate the door being opened to a potential new opportunity.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Recruiter & Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
JAVA SW ENGINEER (server-side): Minneapolis
*this is a permanent FTE position in Minneapolis
This company is a commercial SW firm in the communications technology space. Major initiatives include moving their offering to the cloud. In addition to these exciting initiatives and others, the firm has also been a strong growth story with a bright future.
JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER (server-side)
Responsibilities:
-Work in a collaborative team environment to deliver new product features
-Develop across a wide variety of skill sets including, REST API, SQL and database optimization, socket I/O processing, multithreaded applications
-Add your personal stamp to the evolution of Call Recording and Quality Management solutions
What we are looking for:-Self-initiative in research and technical learning
-4 year degree in Computer Science or similar field
-5 or more years working experience developing with Java
This company is a commercial SW firm in the communications technology space. Major initiatives include moving their offering to the cloud. In addition to these exciting initiatives and others, the firm has also been a strong growth story with a bright future.
JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER (server-side)
PARTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a software engineer that enjoys a variety of tools and technologies to solve problems. You'll be an integral part of the design and implementation process as well as advancing current commercial SW products in terms of scalability and automation.
Responsibilities:
-Work in a collaborative team environment to deliver new product features
-Develop across a wide variety of skill sets including, REST API, SQL and database optimization, socket I/O processing, multithreaded applications
-Add your personal stamp to the evolution of Call Recording and Quality Management solutions
What we are looking for:-Self-initiative in research and technical learning
-4 year degree in Computer Science or similar field
-5 or more years working experience developing with Java
*for full description or consideration contact me directly-
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Technical Recruiter
952-345-7108
twitter.com/TGTitResources
Monday, February 10, 2014
SQL DATABASE DEVELOPER / DBA: Minneapolis
*This is a perm FTE position in Minneapolis.
This company is a commercial SW firm in the communications technology space. Major initiatives include moving their offering to the cloud. In addition to these exciting initiatives and others, the firm has also been a strong growth story with a bright future.
SQL DATABASE DEVELOPER / DBA
Job Description:
SQL Developer / DBA to design highly scalable multi-tenant databases for new product offering. You'll be part of a new Agile team and work with the latest in various data technologies including SQL Server, Hadoop, mongoDB, and NoSQL.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement a highly scalable multi-tenant database for a SaaS solution in the cloud
- Work with the team on building and interacting with the database efficiently and securely
- Join a fast growing team and work in a high energy team environment
- Be a key contributor for a new product offering
What we are looking for:
- Exp. designing and implementing successful multi-tenant databases for a cloud
offering (preferred)
- Experience testing the databases and database interaction
- Ability to monitor and tune the database and queries for optimal performance and memory
- Experience working as part of an Agile team
- 4 year degree - required
- Working knowledge of Java or C++ helpful
- Knowledge of contact center industry is an added bonus
For additional information or to be considered, contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
Link Executive Search
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
This company is a commercial SW firm in the communications technology space. Major initiatives include moving their offering to the cloud. In addition to these exciting initiatives and others, the firm has also been a strong growth story with a bright future.
SQL DATABASE DEVELOPER / DBA
Job Description:
SQL Developer / DBA to design highly scalable multi-tenant databases for new product offering. You'll be part of a new Agile team and work with the latest in various data technologies including SQL Server, Hadoop, mongoDB, and NoSQL.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement a highly scalable multi-tenant database for a SaaS solution in the cloud
- Work with the team on building and interacting with the database efficiently and securely
- Join a fast growing team and work in a high energy team environment
- Be a key contributor for a new product offering
What we are looking for:
- Exp. designing and implementing successful multi-tenant databases for a cloud
offering (preferred)
- Experience testing the databases and database interaction
- Ability to monitor and tune the database and queries for optimal performance and memory
- Experience working as part of an Agile team
- 4 year degree - required
- Working knowledge of Java or C++ helpful
- Knowledge of contact center industry is an added bonus
For additional information or to be considered, contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
Link Executive Search
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
Thursday, February 6, 2014
SQL APPLICATIONS DBA: Minneapolis
*This is a contract engagement lasting between 6-12 months.
The company is an international power house in their industry. Major web initiatives are driving need for a Sr. level Applications DBA to design and optimize the database for the applications environment. The company is involved with assessments among other big data-centric offerings. This is an exciting and complex challenge for a sharp, sr. level resource.
SQL APPLICATIONS DBA
Job Responsibilities
: Use your knowledge and skills in data management to help us build our scalable, extensible, multi-tier architecture of the future. Your primary focus will be supporting the data tier of our client-facing applications with an emphasis on data exchange with our clients and partners.
: Data architecture and design. Create data definitions, data models, and data dictionary.
: Planning, design, review, maintenance, and optimization of our MySQL 5.x and MS SQL 2008 and 2012 databases in conjunction with the Software Architect and Software Engineers.
o Data integrity
o Security
o Analysis
: Manage the creation, alteration, and updates of production databases.
: Collaborate with QA to develop a deployment and source control strategy for managing and tracking database changes to multiple environments.
: Design, programming, configuration, support, and training of ETL solutions. Includes creation of extracts of Intellectual Property for loading into client ERP systems.
o Data integrity
o Implementation
o Collaboration with QA in creation of test plans
: Research and implementation of other solutions as necessary.
Experience and Education
: BA/BS or equivalent experience
: Demonstrated experience in the design, planning, maintenance and optimization of data architecture and database servers.
: 8 or more years of experience with MS SQL
: 5 or more years of experience in database management and data ETL practices and technology.
: Experience with database change management and refactoring tools a plus (eg. LiquaBase)
: Experience with JPA/Hibernate a plus.
For more information or consideration contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive IT Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
The company is an international power house in their industry. Major web initiatives are driving need for a Sr. level Applications DBA to design and optimize the database for the applications environment. The company is involved with assessments among other big data-centric offerings. This is an exciting and complex challenge for a sharp, sr. level resource.
SQL APPLICATIONS DBA
Job Responsibilities
: Use your knowledge and skills in data management to help us build our scalable, extensible, multi-tier architecture of the future. Your primary focus will be supporting the data tier of our client-facing applications with an emphasis on data exchange with our clients and partners.
: Data architecture and design. Create data definitions, data models, and data dictionary.
: Planning, design, review, maintenance, and optimization of our MySQL 5.x and MS SQL 2008 and 2012 databases in conjunction with the Software Architect and Software Engineers.
o Data integrity
o Security
o Analysis
: Manage the creation, alteration, and updates of production databases.
: Collaborate with QA to develop a deployment and source control strategy for managing and tracking database changes to multiple environments.
: Design, programming, configuration, support, and training of ETL solutions. Includes creation of extracts of Intellectual Property for loading into client ERP systems.
o Data integrity
o Implementation
o Collaboration with QA in creation of test plans
: Research and implementation of other solutions as necessary.
Experience and Education
: BA/BS or equivalent experience
: Demonstrated experience in the design, planning, maintenance and optimization of data architecture and database servers.
: 8 or more years of experience with MS SQL
: 5 or more years of experience in database management and data ETL practices and technology.
: Experience with database change management and refactoring tools a plus (eg. LiquaBase)
: Experience with JPA/Hibernate a plus.
For more information or consideration contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive IT Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
Sr. JAVA WEB DEVELOPER: Minneapolis
*This is a contract opportunity in Minneapolis. Duration is 6-12 months.
This international firm is involved in an exciting initiative combining 60 disparate websites from recently acquired companies into one unified platform. The company is involved in assessments among other big data-centric offerings.
Sr. JAVA WEB DEVELOPER
You're a Sr. level developer and will be integral in helping us build out our new J2EE platform. We are using the latest technology best practices to build our platform of the future. Your primary focus will be full life-cycle development of new software as we create products to match the requirements of the new system. You will work with a strong team of new and experienced developers and have an opportunity to broaden and deepen your skills as a developer.
- Solve complex problems using technology,
- Develop customer-oriented solutions,
- Create and maintain application code and modules,
- Create and maintain documentation of modules,
- Complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints,
- Participate in design and code walk through, and
- Perform technical risk analysis and unit testing.
Experience and Education Requirements:
: B.S. in Computer Science: Demonstrated experience with object-oriented programming standards and processes, Open Source experience a plus
: 3 - 10 years experience using Java
: Java EE 6 (JPA, EJB, JSF, PrimeFaces) a plus
: XML and XSLT a plus
: Experience with PrimeFaces a plus
: Experience with MySQL, XML, and MS SQL a plus
For more information or consideration contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Technical Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
This international firm is involved in an exciting initiative combining 60 disparate websites from recently acquired companies into one unified platform. The company is involved in assessments among other big data-centric offerings.
Sr. JAVA WEB DEVELOPER
You're a Sr. level developer and will be integral in helping us build out our new J2EE platform. We are using the latest technology best practices to build our platform of the future. Your primary focus will be full life-cycle development of new software as we create products to match the requirements of the new system. You will work with a strong team of new and experienced developers and have an opportunity to broaden and deepen your skills as a developer.
- Solve complex problems using technology,
- Develop customer-oriented solutions,
- Create and maintain application code and modules,
- Create and maintain documentation of modules,
- Complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints,
- Participate in design and code walk through, and
- Perform technical risk analysis and unit testing.
Experience and Education Requirements:
: B.S. in Computer Science: Demonstrated experience with object-oriented programming standards and processes, Open Source experience a plus
: 3 - 10 years experience using Java
: Java EE 6 (JPA, EJB, JSF, PrimeFaces) a plus
: XML and XSLT a plus
: Experience with PrimeFaces a plus
: Experience with MySQL, XML, and MS SQL a plus
For more information or consideration contact me directly:
Mike Reitz
Sr. Executive Technical Recruiter / Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
WEB PROGRAMMER (LAMP stack): St Paul
*This is a permanent FTE role in St. Paul.
This Minnesota company is high profile and well known. Recent initiatives are robust, well funded, and revolve around the in-source and enhancement of the ecommerce platform tied closely with marketing initiatives. They are very much in the early stages of these exciting initiatives and need an impact player to make a difference.
WEB PROGRAMMER (LAMP stack)
Job Description-
You'll interface with the ecomm Business Analyst and business users and convert that input (in the form of business requirements) into functioning computer code. You'll also consult closely with the ecomm Business Analyst, Web Designers, and QA resources to assure business requirements are translated correctly into the underlying, functional website code and features.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
: Consults with business analyst, other programmers and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, and interfaces with other systems.
: Designs or writes program specifications based on consultations with business analyst, other programmers, and end users.
: Converts designs and specifications into computer code.
: Compiles code into programs and corrects errors detected in compile process.
: Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications; works closely with QA on the same.
: Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.
: Writes and maintains documentation of changes to computer code, programs, and specifications.
: Reviews user and technical documentation written by others to confirm consistency with program operations.
: Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs.
: Coordinates with other programmers about program revisions.
: Modifies and maintains software programs written by others.
PHP
Ruby/C/Java/Python
Windows Environment Not really preferred
VB.NET C# ASP.NET
JavaScript
XML
Mobile experience or some knowledge preferred
E-commerce (payments, security) is a must have.
Retail environment a major plus.
For more information or to be considered please contact me directly.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Technical Recruiter/Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
This Minnesota company is high profile and well known. Recent initiatives are robust, well funded, and revolve around the in-source and enhancement of the ecommerce platform tied closely with marketing initiatives. They are very much in the early stages of these exciting initiatives and need an impact player to make a difference.
WEB PROGRAMMER (LAMP stack)
Job Description-
You'll interface with the ecomm Business Analyst and business users and convert that input (in the form of business requirements) into functioning computer code. You'll also consult closely with the ecomm Business Analyst, Web Designers, and QA resources to assure business requirements are translated correctly into the underlying, functional website code and features.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
: Consults with business analyst, other programmers and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, and interfaces with other systems.
: Designs or writes program specifications based on consultations with business analyst, other programmers, and end users.
: Converts designs and specifications into computer code.
: Compiles code into programs and corrects errors detected in compile process.
: Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications; works closely with QA on the same.
: Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.
: Writes and maintains documentation of changes to computer code, programs, and specifications.
: Reviews user and technical documentation written by others to confirm consistency with program operations.
: Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs.
: Coordinates with other programmers about program revisions.
: Modifies and maintains software programs written by others.
Technologies:
LAMP Preferred
Linux, Apache, MySQL, and any of the following: Perl / PHP / Python / Ruby
PerlPHP
Ruby/C/Java/Python
Windows Environment Not really preferred
VB.NET C# ASP.NET
JavaScript
XML
Mobile experience or some knowledge preferred
E-commerce (payments, security) is a must have.
Retail environment a major plus.
For more information or to be considered please contact me directly.
Mike Reitz
Sr. Technical Recruiter/Business Development Specialist
952-345-7108
mreitz@link-us.net
twitter.com/TGTitResources
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