Monday, September 22, 2008

Comverse - Director Infratructure Development

Title:
Director Infratructure Development

Skills:
See Below

Date:
9-22-2008

Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity to learn state of the art technical skills? Are you looking to gain real world experience with a world class leader in a technical field? If so, this opportunity is for you!

About Comverse:

Comverse is the world*s leading provider of software and systems that enable multimedia network based enhanced services. More than 450 communication service providers in more than 125 countries use Comverse call completion, messaging, content and billing solutions to increase revenues, strengthen customer loyalty, and improve operational efficiency. Our converged billing solution is creating cutting edge technology to service a variety of industries and sectors.

...the global market waits for no company, so we are growing to meet the demands for our world-class cutting edge solution

Our mission is to be the first choice of service providers for solutions that enhance the Total Communication experience. To be the first, we need to hire the best. Our goal is to attract the best talent around the globe - individuals with vision, creativity, and the energy to lead the changes that take place in the communications industry each day.

Comverse offers its employees a unique blend of an informal work environment and a corporate culture that encourages personal empowerment. Comverse employees enjoy a high level of job satisfaction, global career opportunities, flexible hours, and a competitive benefits package.

Make a difference. Make an impact. Join our team!

Responsible for technical infrastructure of the front end applications including design and implementation guidance for the Front End web based products. Provides prototypes of key functional implementations and oversees and provides leadership for all technology framework implementations. Provides technical leadership and mentoring to the Front End development team on technical implementations including web server and portal based multi-tier applications:


Providing technical guidance to product software development engineers.

Ensuring architectural design, process and quality practices are followed.

Providing technical architecture for the Front End web based products.

Delivering technical, standards, and design documentation.

Leading in-house architecture and design groups.

Designing and implementing all technology frameworks


Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, implementation, and technical architecture experience:

*Work closely with the Product Architecture and FE functional teams to define technical architecture.

*Responsible for design, development, and testing of infrastructure components and external integration
products

*Provide decision making for software engineering and development, sensitive to the constraints and needs of the business.

*Monitor technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities

*Work within software engineering plans/schedules, providing technical designs and guidance.

*Ensure adherence to technical architecture standards and practices to ensure reproducible development and high quality.

*Engage in hands-on, in-depth analysis, review and design of the software, including technical reviews.

*Provide employee coaching and mentoring


Minimum Qualifications:

BS Computer Science/Engineering Required. MS preferred

8 years+ Software Architecture and Engineering required

6 years+ Java/J2EE design/development required

6 years+ Middleware design/development required

3 years+ Java Portal design/development required

Experience mentoring and training others

Experience developing and delivering commercial/enterprise software.

Languages : Java, C++, SQL, J2EE

Databases: Oracle

Middleware: WebLogic, WebSphere, Oracle, Vitria, Sonic, WebMethods

Systems: Unix, Linux, AIX, Windows

Knowledge of computer applications, data processing methods, and data processing equipment.

Knowledge and experience in implementation of Highly Available software / hardware solutions is preferred.

Excellent communication and influencing skills in English

Patrick Hagerty
Comverse, Inc.