Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Anark - Software Engineer

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4732

Boulder, CO - Software Engineer - C#, Custom Controls
Posted by: "Jeanne Leasure" jeanne.leasure@anark.com jeanneleasure27
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 4:53 pm ((PDT))

Company
Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and services
based solutions to organizations that need to cost-effectively
deliver high-end, interactive 3D based applications. Anark customers
such as Boeing, Cessna, Panasonic Avionics, USAF, Esterline and
Maserati improve efficiency, save money and communicate more
effectively with mission-critical interactive Product Configuration,
Product Visualization, Training, and Corporate Communication
applications.

Opportunity
Anark Corporation is looking for a skilled Software Engineer with
strong C# Winforms development skills to join the Anark Professional
Services team with proficiency in mixed-platform application
development and modern enterprise data system integration and
architectures. As an Anark Software Engineer you will develop
custom applications for product configuration for major customers in
aerospace.

Responsibilities
Design and develop sophisticated UI controls in C# for use in
product configuration.
Develop thick client applications that leverage Anark's ability with
3D and user interface development.
Clearly document technical specifications and infrastructure
requirements for clients.
Communicate project/issue status in a reliable and accurate manner
through appropriate tools and processes.
Work with our QA team to develop detailed acceptance criteria and
test plans which will provide guidance and metrics for the software
development process.
Provide technology guidance to clients through collaborative problem
solving.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Strong .NET UI development skills.
Good compiled and/or interpreted OOP skills (C#, Java, C++,
JavaScript).
Client/Server architectures including asynchronous messaging and
inter process communications.
Familiarity with WPF a plus.
Good web development skills a plus: HTML, ASP.NET Server Controls,
and XML.
Good Windows platform programming skills a plus (ADO).
Strong team collaboration skills ability to work well with internal
and external teams, including customers and vendors.
Working knowledge of 3D modeling and animation software desirable
experience with 3D CAD and PDM desirable.
Real-time multimedia application development experience (game
development, Flash, etc.) desirable.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong customer service skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
Forward thinking, able to work with minimal direction and exercise
judgment when solving problems.
Willing and able to learn new technologies and skills.

Education and Experience
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field.
Two or more years of professional software development experience.

Work Environment
Come work in an interesting, cutting edge, exciting, fun, energetic,
friendly and supportive work environment. Those are the words that
Anark employees use to describe their experience working in our
downtown Boulder office. You will get to learn new technologies and
processes on a regular basis and expand your skill-set. Managers are
confident in your skills and abilities and will let you work at your
own pace to complete tasks and projects. There's a trust between co-
workers that we're all experts in our respective areas, so there's
no need to make sure someone is on task. We may work hard to get a
project done, but we know how to relax and have fun too. There is a
diverse set of interests among all employees and so whatever your
hobby or interest, you can find a colleague to share it with at
Anark.

Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and generous and comprehensive
benefits package.

Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume
to jobs@anark.com.

________________________________________________________________________
27a. Boulder, CO - Software Engineer - .NET UI Developer
Posted by: "Jeanne Leasure" jeanne.leasure@anark.com jeanneleasure27
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 4:53 pm ((PDT))

Company
Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and services
based solutions to organizations that need to cost-effectively
deliver high-end, interactive 3D based applications. Anark customers
such as Boeing, Cessna, Panasonic Avionics, USAF, Esterline and
Maserati improve efficiency, save money and communicate more
effectively with mission-critical interactive Product Configuration,
Product Visualization, Training, and Corporate Communication
applications.

Opportunity
This position is responsible for the development of critical client-
side and server-side software frameworks and features. This
position works with a team of motivated developers to plan software
releases that adhere to customer requirements within business-
acceptable timeframes.

The ideal candidate will be an expert at developing Windows Forms-
based applications. An understanding of mixed development
incorporating managed and unmanaged code is important.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Development of C#, managed C++, and unmanaged C++ applications using
Visual Studio .NET 2005/2008 under .NET 2.0/3.5.
Experience with thick-client development using standard .NET
Winforms, custom controls, and 3rd party controls such as
Infragistics.
Expert programmer in Visual C++, MFC, ActiveX, COM, ATL, and
STL
Proficient with UML and associated software tools.
Proven skills in multi-threaded development and optimization.
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Architectural skills with experience using best-practices
design/architectural patterns and interface-based programming.
Capable of managing multiple, concurrent deliverables on aggressive
delivery schedules.
Strong technical and communication skills€ ¦’·capable of garnering the
respect of team members and associates within the company.
Experience with 3D CAD products desired.

Required Education and Professional Experience
3+ years of professional software development experience.
BS in Computer Science or similar.

Work Environment
Work in an interesting, cutting edge, exciting, fun, energetic,
friendly and supportive work environment. Those are the words that
Anark employees use to describe their experience working in our
downtown Boulder office. You will get to learn new technologies and
processes on a regular basis and expand your skill-set. Managers are
confident in your skills and abilities and will let you work at your
own pace to complete tasks and projects. There's a trust between co-
workers that we're all experts in our respective areas, so there's
no need to make sure someone is on task. We may work hard to get a
project done, but we know how to relax and have fun too. There is a
diverse set of interests among all employees and so whatever your
hobby or interest, you can find a colleague to share it with at
Anark.

Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and generous and comprehensive
benefits package.

Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume
to jobs@anark.com.

________________________________________________________________________
28a. Boulder, CO - Senior Software Engineer - .NET Platforms
Posted by: "Jeanne Leasure" jeanne.leasure@anark.com jeanneleasure27
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 4:53 pm ((PDT))

Company
Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and
solutions to manufacturing organizations that need to cost-
effectively utilize their 3D CAD data and other graphics assets for
visualization, simulation, CAE, and supply-chain data exchange.

Anark helps market leaders such as Boeing, Cessna, Pratt & Whitney,
Lockheed Martin, and Nvidia unlock the potential of their 3D data
assets to save money, accelerate product development, and to
collaborate and communicate more effectively and securely.

Opportunity
The Senior Software Engineer€ ¦’·.NET Platforms is responsible for the
development of critical client-side and server-side software
frameworks and features. This position works with a team of
motivated developers to plan software releases that adhere to
customer requirements within business-acceptable timeframes.

The ideal candidate will be an expert at developing Windows Forms-
based applications as well as enterprise-scalable Web Services and
ASP.NET-based applications. An understanding of mixed development
incorporating managed and unmanaged code is important.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Development of C#, managed C++, and unmanaged C++ applications using
Visual Studio .NET 2005/2008 under .NET 2.0/3.5.
Experience with thick-client development using standard .NET Web
Forms, custom controls, and 3rd party controls such as
Infragistics.
Experience with server-side development using XML Web Services
(including associated SOA technologies) and ASP.NET, preferably on
Windows Server 2003.
Proficient with UML and associated software tools.
Proven skills in multi-threaded development and optimization.
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Architectural skills with experience using best-practices
design/architectural patterns and interface-based programming.
Capable of managing multiple, concurrent deliverables on aggressive
delivery schedules.
Strong technical and communication skills€ ¦’·capable of garnering the
respect of team members and associates within the company.

Desired Skills
Experience with 3D CAD products.
Experience with PDM/ERP products (Windchill, Enovia-CAAV5,
Teamcenter, SAP, etc.) and their associated software and network
architectures.

Required Education and Professional Experience
5+ years of professional software development experience.
BS in Computer Science or similar.

Work Environment
Work in an interesting, cutting edge, exciting, fun, energetic,
friendly and supportive work environment. Those are the words that
Anark employees use to describe their experience working in our
downtown Boulder office. You will get to learn new technologies and
processes on a regular basis and expand your skill-set. Managers are
confident in your skills and abilities and will let you work at your
own pace to complete tasks and projects. There's a trust between co-
workers that we're all experts in our respective areas, so there's
no need to make sure someone is on task. We may work hard to get a
project done, but we know how to relax and have fun too. There is a
diverse set of interests among all employees and so whatever your
hobby or interest, you can find a colleague to share it with at
Anark.

Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunity and generous and
comprehensive benefits package.

Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume
to jobs@anark.com.

________________________________________________________________________
29a. Boulder, CO - Interaction Designer
Posted by: "Jeanne Leasure" jeanne.leasure@anark.com jeanneleasure27
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 4:53 pm ((PDT))

Company
Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and
solutions to manufacturing organizations that need to cost-
effectively utilize their 3D CAD data and other graphics assets for
visualization, simulation, CAE, and supply-chain data exchange.

Anark helps market leaders such as Boeing, Cessna, Pratt & Whitney,
Lockheed Martin, and Nvidia unlock the potential of their 3D data
assets to save money, accelerate product development, and to
collaborate and communicate more effectively and securely.

Opportunity
Anark Corporation is setting a new standard for interactive digital
media performance and visual quality with the Anark Media Platform,
the industry's first truly integrated multimedia platform.

We are currently looking for that unique blend of artist and
technology enthusiast. The ideal candidate will have ample
experience leading consulting engagements to uncover, design and
develop the layout, organization and hierarchy for complex websites,
web applications, and computer/web based training (CBT/WBT)
applications.

Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of our customers business and
individual needs by assisting in user research activities including
persona creation, heuristic evaluation, and usability reviews.
Work with business systems analysts to translate business
requirements into highly useful and usable interfaces.
Communicate your ideas using prototypes, wireframes, interactive
mock ups, or other work products that help others understand your
intended design.
Diligently ensure that your design deliverables are well thought
out, up to date, and communicated to the appropriate stakeholders.
Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues in developing
prototypes and charting the flow of the customer experience.
Articulate the pros and cons of designs and support choices with
clear, detailed evidence and rationale for decisions.
Champion user needs and continually strive to improve the usability
of our products while understanding business and technical
constraints.
Synthesize findings from usability evaluations to suggest
improvements to the software, and/or suggest ways to capitalize on
design patterns that delight our customers.
Establish good relationships with multiple product teams use those
relationships to ensure design consistency.
Help foster an open, creative, and productive atmosphere.
Required Skills, Education and Experience

Excellent client-facing consultative skills including the ability to
lead client meetings.
Ability to design within or around existing constraints where
necessary, coping with the challenges of distributed development.
Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or closely related
discipline such as Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors,
Psychology (Cognitive or Experimental), Interface Design, or
Computer Science.
Master's degree in related field is a plus.
5 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in the web/software development industry, CBT, WBT or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
CBT, Aviation, Aerospace, Defense.
Experience with of state-of-the-art commercial software development,
including agile methods, object oriented technology and appropriate
use of design patterns

Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunity and generous and
comprehensive benefits package

Travel
Willing to travel for client calls and work off-site as needed.
Estimated travel is up to 20%.

Work Environment
Come work in an interesting, cutting edge, exciting, fun, energetic,
friendly and supportive work environment. Those are the words that
Anark employees use to describe their experience working in our
downtown Boulder office. You will get to learn new technologies and
processes on a regular basis and expand your skill-set. Managers are
confident in your skills and abilities and will let you work at your
own pace to. We may work hard to get a project done, but we know how
to relax and have fun too. There is a diverse set of interests among
all employees and so whatever your hobby or interest, you can find a
colleague to share it with at Anark.

Compensation
We offer a competitive salary and generous and comprehensive
benefits package.

Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume
to jobs@anark.com.