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

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

mreitz@link-us.net

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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
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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

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)

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

mreitz@link-us.net

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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
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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

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
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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.

Technologies:

LAMP Preferred Linux, Apache, MySQL, and any of the following: Perl / PHP / Python / Ruby

Perl
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