Monday, February 25, 2013

Mercury Payment Systems - DBA III

Mercury is an integrated transaction processing company created to enhance point-of-sale systems by offering credit, debit, check, gift card and loyalty processing. Mercury’s integrated Internet protocol (IP) or dial-up processing solutions are fast, reliable and affordable. Retailers can leverage the reliability and enhanced efficiency of integrated payment processing to increase productivity and customer satisfaction. Mercury helps resellers increase their opportunities with reseller support and superior technology.  Mercury is in the business is to help other business’s prosper.

Job Summary

Ensures availability, performance and accessibility of databases to meet business needs
Essential Functions include the following. Others may be assigned.

•Production DBA Functions include
•Backup strategy, review, maintenance and annual testing
•Database recovery to meet business requirements
•SQL Server product installation
•Database installation and deployment, including patches, upgrades and utilities
•Security administration, review and audit
•Database normalization and de-normalization
•Replication and transformation services management
•Performance Tuning
•Server sizing and configuration
•Data cleanup, data refresh
•Promotes usability of databases to support business needs; Works with customers to recommend query tools to assist with data retrieval requirements
•Works with business units and customers to define data recovery requirements, SLA's and implement systems to ensure requirements are met
•Reviews and recommends improvements for current production processes operating procedures, and completes/improves on daily operational monitoring checklists
•Researches, designs, communicates, and leads to implement best practices around production database administration, operations and support
•Organizes and leads process improvement teams oriented towards continually improving database production support processes and systems
•Responsible for maintaining internal best practice library for database production operations
•Work with customers to develop and consistently update the Production Database service catalog based on the needs of the customers
•Attends change management, On Call and product-rollout meetings as required
•Ensures customer data access requests are managed appropriately and completed in a timely manner
•Teaches and assists internal customers on how to safely and efficiently access data necessary for their business needs
•Proactively reviews and troubleshoots performance issues related to production databases and data retrieval; communicates issues to senior team members for collaborative problem solving

Authors process and systems documentation; participates in knowledge sharing with the database team and other stakeholders
•Communicates production related issues to appropriate stakeholders in a collaborative, problem solving manner
•Collaborates and consults, in an urgent manner, with users, operations and developer teams to overcome significant operational and/or technical issues
•Reviews Emergency Changes, Standard Changes and recommends additions and updates of the Database Operations Standard Change Master document, in compliance with the enterprise-wide change management process
•Performs code and design reviews with the Database and Business Intelligence Development Teams
•Accepts and complete assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented attitude
•Develops and maintains knowledge of applicable products, technologies and services as they evolve, and regularly engage in knowledge transfer with team members as appropriate
•Serve as part of an on-call rotation with some after hours work required
•Actively participates in team meetings and 1 on 1 communications
•Adheres to company policies as defined

Qualifications - to perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability needed or desired.
•Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field preferred. 
•5-7 years’ experience in implementing and maintaining SQL Server production and non-production environments including clustered environments, including:
•Performance tuning, query optimization, performance monitor and other related monitoring tools
•Proficiency with indexes, including, but not limited to, management, checks, configuration and patching.
•Backups, restores, DR drills, recovery models, database shrink operations, clustering, database mirroring and replication.
•Trouble-shooting and resolving database issues including, but not limited to: integrity, performance, blocking and deadlocking, replication, log shipping, connectivity and security
•Detecting and trouble-shooting SQL Server related CPU/memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contentions
•5-7 years’ experience T-SQL programming
•3-5 years’ experience with MS Office suite
•MS SQL DBA Certifications strongly preferred
•Expert experience in implementing operational automation.
•Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
•Strong understanding of Virtual environments
•Strong understanding of SQL Server replication strategies
•Strong understanding of DTS/SSIS
•Functional knowledge of Windows servers, security delegation, SANs and storage components.
•Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing SSIS, SSRS and SSAS is a plus
•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; must be able to document processes and procedures clearly and effectively (e.g. runbooks, topology, etc.).
•Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as individually.
•Ability to work a rotating 24x7 on-call support schedule.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Restaurant Solutions - Web Developer, C# Developer, .NET Developer

Restaurant Solutions, Inc. (RSI) is a financial and operational management systems company specializing in the hospitality industry headquartered in Englewood, CO. We are a young company with a history of strong growth and were also voted by the Denver Post as the Top Workplace in Denver 2012!

We are seeking the right individual(s) to join our development team to re-design, build, and bring to market the next generation of our core back-end and client-facing applications.  This is an exciting project in a great company that will provide rewarding challenges and plenty of opportunity.


Web Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Designs/codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools
•Maintains and modifies existing applications independently
•Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product
•Designs and develops programming systems making specific determinations about system performance
•Analyzes, designs, coordinates and supervises the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems
•Responsible for development of new programs, analyzes current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost effective product
•Documents code consistently throughout the development process by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes made in database tables on procedural, modular and database level
                                                    



SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Currently the primary skill set we are looking for is ASP.net web development; somebody that has considerable experience with web architecture, UI design, and development and significant level of web security knowledge and experience.

Experience using:

•asp.net or PHP
•java script
•J query
•CSS
•HTML 5
•Custom CMS
•Platform Specific and Cross-Platform compatibility development
•Web Security
•Experience with Web Design and SEO a plus
•Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Information Sciences, Technology, Computer Science
•Examples of web development (portfolio) a plus


This is a full time, permanent, on site position. No telecommuting. RSI offers a casual and creative atmosphere with a unique small company culture. Great benefit package offered to start the first of the month following 90 days of employment includes a 3% match to a SIMPLE IRA, medical insurance with great employer contribution, employer paid life and long term disability insurance and much more.

____________________________________________________________

Restaurant Solutions, Inc. (RSI) is a financial and operational management systems company specializing in the hospitality industry headquartered in Englewood, CO. We are a young company with a history of strong growth and were also voted by the Denver Post as the Top Workplace in Denver 2012!

We are seeking the right individual(s) to join our development team to re-design, build, and bring to market the next generation of our core back-end and client-facing applications.  This is an exciting project in a great company that will provide rewarding challenges and plenty of opportunity.


C# Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Designs/codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools
•Maintains and modifies existing applications independently
•Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product
•Designs and develops programming systems making specific determinations about system performance
•Analyzes, designs, coordinates and supervises the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems
•Responsible for development of new programs, analyzes current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost effective product
•Documents code consistently throughout the development process by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes made in database tables on procedural, modular and database level
                                                    


SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Currently the primary skill sets we are looking for is C# programming development; somebody that has considerable experience with web architecture, UI design, and development knowledge and experience.

•C#  programming
•MS Entity Framework
•Visual Studio
•TFS
•OO concepts and design patterns
•SQL experience
•Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Information Sciences, Technology, Computer Science
•Examples of web development (portfolio) a plus


This is a full time, permanent, on site position. No telecommuting. RSI offers a casual and creative atmosphere with a unique small company culture. Great benefit package offered to start the first of the month following 90 days of employment includes a 3% match to a SIMPLE IRA, medical insurance with great employer contribution, employer paid life and long term disability insurance and much more.

____________________________________________________________

Restaurant Solutions, Inc. (RSI) is a financial and operational management systems company specializing in the hospitality industry headquartered in Englewood, CO. We are a young company with a history of strong growth and were also voted by the Denver Post as the Top Workplace in Denver 2012!

We are seeking the right individual(s) to join our development team to re-design, build, and bring to market the next generation of our core back-end and client-facing applications.  This is an exciting project in a great company that will provide rewarding challenges and plenty of opportunity.


.net / ASP.net Web Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Designs/codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools
•Maintains and modifies existing applications independently
•Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product
•Designs and develops programming systems making specific determinations about system performance
•Analyzes, designs, coordinates and supervises the development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing problems
•Responsible for development of new programs, analyzes current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost effective product
•Documents code consistently throughout the development process by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes made in database tables on procedural, modular and database level
                                                   


SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Currently the primary skill sets we are looking for are .net and ASP.net web development; somebody that has considerable experience with web architecture, UI design, and development and significant level of web security knowledge and experience.

•asp.net & mvc
•java script
•J query
•vb.net or C# (or both!) programming
•HTML 5 experience
•MS Entity Framework a plus
•OO concepts and design patterns
•SQL experience
•Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Information Sciences, Technology, Computer Science
•Experience w/ Infragistics and DevExpress controls a plus
•Examples of web development (portfolio) a plus


This is a full time, permanent, on site position. No telecommuting. RSI offers a casual and creative atmosphere with a unique small company culture. Great benefit package offered to start the first of the month following 90 days of employment includes a 3% match to a SIMPLE IRA, medical insurance with great employer contribution, employer paid life and long term disability insurance and much more.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Douglas County Libraries - Database Programmer Analyst

The Database Programmer Analyst strategically designs and implements databases across the organization, while ensuring high levels of data availability. This position is also responsible for defining standards and models for database architectures. In addition, the Database Programmer Analyst will evaluate and select technology components, such as software, hardware, and networking capabilities, for database management systems and applications. This position will design, execute, assess, and troubleshoot software programs and applications, which includes configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle. The Database Programmer Analyst will develop leading edge technologies to help DCL better understand the treasure trove of data we collect, by turning this data into actionable insight as we deliver solutions, platforms and services that will change and improve the experience of every patron. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative.


Required:
•Working technical experience with developing, installing, configuring and supporting multi-terabyte database environments is required.
•Must have experience with database platforms, including MySQL, MSSQL, Sybase, MS Access, and with database design applications and database versioning.
•Strong understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices is required.
•Must have hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.
•Familiarity with in-house data-intensive applications is required.
•In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including Windows 7, Linux, MAC OS X, and Windows Server 2008 is required.
•Working technical knowledge of current database software, protocols, and standards is required.
•Knowledge and experience with data processing flowcharting techniques is required.
•Proven project management experience. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is required.
•Must have proven analytical, conceptual and creative problem-solving abilities.
•Technically proficient in programming languages, including PHP, JAVA, .NET.
•Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including TCP/IP, SSH, Telnet, FTP/SFTP, HHTP/HTTPS, SMTP, HTML/HTML5, SSL, POP.
•Must have the ability to conduct research into software-related issues, standards and products, and data-based issues.
•Must have hands-on software troubleshooting experience.
•Experience with Agile Development (SCRUM) is required.
•Experience with databases and querying required.
•Experience with pattern design is required.
•Strong presentation and interpersonal skills required.
•Experience with statistical modeling and data mining algorithms preferred.
•Knowledge of continuous integration software tools and techniques preferred.
•Customer service skills are preferred.
•Must be self-motivated, self-directed and detail-oriented, with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
•Must have the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
•Must have the ability to learn and become proficient in skills, functions and technology required to perform job duties, working effectively independently or in a team-oriented, collaborative environment to complete tasks.
•Must communicate effectively using English. Must read, write and understand English at a level appropriate to the position.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Charles Schwab - Database Developer, SQL Developer

Charles Schwab has been a leader in financial services for nearly four decades, working to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable to all. Driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity, we’re committed to providing an environment that respects and appreciates the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal, as seen through clients' eyes, is that Schwab continuously improves on being a premier financial service provider through best in class service, technology, products, people and advice.

Organizational Objective/Purpose:
The Risk Analytics team is situated in Corporate Risk Management.  The team utilizes third party quantitative models to estimate the potential impact on Schwab’s financial statements resulting from various future economic outcomes.

Brief Description of Role:
Our Corporate Risk Management Team is looking for a Fixed Income Analytics Manager.  The Fixed Income Analytics Manager will be an individual contributor.  They will primarily focus on the development of a centralized database that supports fixed income modeling and analyses.

In addition, the incumbent will be involved in other projects that improve the existing market risk process, enhance reporting tools, and provide support for risk monitoring applications.

Specific Responsibilities include:

•Create a centralized database to consolidate a wide range of data sources used by the analytical team into a single source for analysis, subsequent back testing, stress testing, and other ad hoc analyses.
•Develop an analytic reporting structure that allows for generating different levels of reports.
•Develop an automated market (interest rate) risk and net interest income reporting process.
•Provide support and assistance with development of risk monitoring applications.
•Collaborate extensively within the Risk Analytics team and with different IT teams at Schwab.
Technical/Functional Qualifications:

•At least 3 years of experience in a professional software development role.
•Understanding of fixed income concepts required.
•Strong technical skills in SQL Server and ETL Tools required.
•Experience in reporting using Business Objects, Crystal Reports, and/or SSRS required.
•Experience working with Teradata databases and C#/VB .NET is desirable.
•Advanced Knowledge in MS Access, MS Excel / VBA is desirable.
•Familiarity with business intelligence and data warehousing concepts.
•Previous financial services industry experience is highly desirable.
•Ability to self-manage responsibilities.
•Excellent communication skills.
__________________________________________________________

Charles Schwab has been a leader in financial services for nearly four decades, working to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable to all. Driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity, we’re committed to providing an environment that respects and appreciates the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal, as seen through clients' eyes, is that Schwab continuously improves on being a premier financial service provider through best in class service, technology, products, people and advice.

Organizational Objective/Purpose:

The Risk Analytics team is situated in Corporate Risk Management.  The team utilizes third party quantitative models to estimate the potential impact on Schwab’s financial statements resulting from various future economic outcomes.

Brief Description of Role:

The Risk Analytics team is looking for a manager level resource to support the development of a centralized database for storing inputs and outputs for credit and market risk analyses to increase data quality, transparency and provide increased analytic capability.

In addition, the manager would be involved in other projects such as in the development of an improved GL reconciliation process, enhancement of reporting tools and providing support for risk monitoring applications.  This is an individual contributor role.

Specific responsibilities include:

•Creation of a risk data infrastructure to help consolidate the disparate data sources used by different analysts into a single source for analysis, subsequent back testing and stress testing.
•Development of an ad-hoc analytic reporting environment that allows for generating different levels of reports.
•Development of an automated GL reconciliation process.
•Providing support and assistance with development of new features for risk monitoring applications.
•Collaborate extensively with the Risk Analytics, Credit Risk Management and IT business partners at Schwab.

Technical/Functional Qualifications:

•Minimum 3 years of experience in a software development role.
•Strong Technical Skills in C#/VB .NET, SQL Server 2005 or above and ETL Tools (i.e. SSIS, Informatica) required.
•Experience in reporting using Business Objects, Crystal Reports, OLAP (SSAS) and/or SSRS required.
•Experience working with Teradata databases is highly desirable.
•Advanced Knowledge in MS Access, MS Excel / VBA is desirable.
•Familiarity with business intelligence and data warehousing concepts.
•Previous financial services industry experience is highly desirable.
•Ability to self-manage responsibilities.
•Excellent communication skills (i.e. should be able to directly interact with business partners and translate their needs into products).
•Comfortable working with remote business partners.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Healthgrades - User Interface Developer, Database Developer, Web Developer, .Net Developer, Configuration Manager

Healthgrades,  located in Denver, Colorado, is America's most trusted,
independent source of physician information and hospital quality
outcomes.
The User Interface  Developer will collaborate with designers,
developers and product managers to  ensure a consistent, engaging
interface that creates a strong brand impression  and ensures a high
return from ad-supported and report based revenues.  This  professional
will participate in the development and testing of products and
associated interfaces for the company's core web properties and
licensed  widgets, applications and mobile interfaces.

Responsibilities:

    * Create  functional user interfaces based on designs/mockups.
    * Implement creative concepts across multiple  browser platforms
adhering to web standards.
    * Create  prototypes to test new products and act as a communication
tool for  stakeholders.
    * Be up-to-date with the latest trends in web  development, design,
accessibility and SEO.
    * Ensure  a consistent user experience & look and feel for
Healthgrades.com.
    * Estimation of project requirements and  timeframes.
    * Work  with the product and broader agile teams to identify and
implement process  improvements.
    * Actively  contribute to a culture of communication, collaboration
and  creativity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    * Excellent  HTML, CSS, DHTML and JS skills and an outstanding
portfolio of interactive  projects.
    * Ability  to implement AJAX and other emerging technologies.
    * Strong  knowledge of W3C web standards and accepted best practices.
    * Ability  to develop cross-browser/platform compatible solutions
(IE, Firefox, Safari,  Chrome, etc.).
    * Knowledge  of best practices for SEO.
    * Exceptional  attention to detail and dedication to quality.
    * Strong  communication skills with the ability to listen and
articulate ideas and  designs.
    * Work  collaboratively with other developers, designers and product
managers.
    * Be  proactive and organized, act effectively under deadlines, and
manage concurrent  projects.
    * Ability  to take direction from multiple stakeholders regarding
business  needs.
    * Experience  with .NET agile teams a big plus.

Experience, Education &  Qualifications:

    * 5+  years of experience in front-end web development.
    * A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science,  Engineering,
Information Technology, Mathematics, or related science field is
required.

Benefits:

Healthgrades offers a fast-paced, dynamic work  environment including a
competitive salary and benefits including medical,  dental, vision,
401(k), vacation and holidays.  The exciting part of working  here is
not the dental plan but the opportunity to be a key player in helping
consumers make healthcare decisions and working with like-minded people
who are  passionate, focused and driven to make a difference in an
industry that touches  everyone's lives.
________________________________________________________________________

Healthgrades, located in Denver, CO, is the #1 site for  Americans to
research, select and connect to hospitals and physicians. Our  websites
have over 200 millions visitors and 1 billion page views per  year.

Our Technical  Services team is growing, and we're currently looking for
a Database Developer  to develop and maintain database functionality to
support corporate products and  services.

The Database Developer will  evaluate, implement and support database
infrastructure / technologies and  development processes to support
database development and corporate products and  services.

Responsibilities  & Functions:
• Builds and maintains complex T-SQL Scripts,  Stored Procedures,
Triggers, etc.
• Creates and maintains automated ETL  processes with special focus
on data flow, error recovery, and exception  handling and reporting.
• Responsible for oversight and development of Data  Warehouse
architecture, design, programming and implementation for database
projects.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a Master Data Management process
with a foucs on enhancement and enrichment of the data.
• Builds, enhances  and maintains a data "best of breed" business
rule engine using complex T-SQL,  .NET, and SSIS coding algorithms.
• Performance tune of large Data  Warehousing platforms, with focus
on schema bound views, database partitioning,  and ETL/Query
optimization.
• Creates, validates and maintains SQL Server  Analysis Cubes using
MS development tools and SQL Server Analysis Services.
•  Creates and modifies data models and implementations as relates
to RDBMS, DW and  BI.
• Build a data governance module which provides the ability for
insight  and data corrections/enhancements.
• Design of specialized data structures  for the purposes of data
consumption by a public facing website and/or business  intelligence
data visualization.Responsibilities & Functions:
• Builds and  maintains complex T-SQL Scripts, Stored Procedures,
Triggers, etc.
• Creates  and maintains automated ETL processes with special focus
on data flow, error  recovery, and exception handling and reporting.
• Responsible for oversight  and development of Data Warehouse
architecture, design, programming and  implementation for database
projects.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a  Master Data Management process
with a foucs on enhancement and enrichment of the  data.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a data "best of breed" business
rule  engine using complex T-SQL, .NET, and SSIS coding algorithms.
• Performance  tune of large Data Warehousing platforms, with focus
on schema bound views,  database partitioning, and ETL/Query
optimization.
• Creates, validates and  maintains SQL Server Analysis Cubes using
MS development tools and SQL Server  Analysis Services.
• Creates and modifies data models and implementations as  relates
to RDBMS, DW and BI.
• Build a data governance module which provides  the ability for
insight and data corrections/enhancements.
• Design of  specialized data structures for the purposes of data
consumption by a public  facing website and/or business intelligence
data  visualization.
Responsibilities & Functions:
• Builds and maintains  complex T-SQL Scripts, Stored Procedures,
Triggers, etc.
• Creates and  maintains automated ETL processes with special focus
on data flow, error  recovery, and exception handling and reporting.
• Responsible for oversight  and development of Data Warehouse
architecture, design, programming and  implementation for database
projects.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a  Master Data Management process
with a foucs on enhancement and enrichment of the  data.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a data "best of breed" business
rule  engine using complex T-SQL, .NET, and SSIS coding algorithms.
• Performance  tune of large Data Warehousing platforms, with focus
on schema bound views,  database partitioning, and ETL/Query
optimization.
• Creates, validates and  maintains SQL Server Analysis Cubes using
MS development tools and SQL Server  Analysis Services.
• Creates and modifies data models and implementations as  relates
to RDBMS, DW and BI.
• Build a data governance module which provides  the ability for
insight and data corrections/enhancements.
• Design of  specialized data structures for the purposes of data
consumption by a public  facing website and/or business intelligence
data  visualization.
Responsibilities & Functions:
• Builds and maintains  complex T-SQL Scripts, Stored Procedures,
Triggers, etc.
• Creates and  maintains automated ETL processes with special focus
on data flow, error  recovery, and exception handling and reporting.
• Responsible for oversight  and development of Data Warehouse
architecture, design, programming and  implementation for database
projects.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a  Master Data Management process
with a foucs on enhancement and enrichment of the  data.
• Builds, enhances and maintains a data "best of breed" business
rule  engine using complex T-SQL, .NET, and SSIS coding algorithms.
• Performance  tune of large Data Warehousing platforms, with focus
on schema bound views,  database partitioning, and ETL/Query
optimization.
• Creates, validates and  maintains SQL Server Analysis Cubes using
MS development tools and SQL Server  Analysis Services.
• Creates and modifies data models and implementations as  relates
to RDBMS, DW and BI.
• Build a data governance module which provides  the ability for
insight and data corrections/enhancements.
• Design of  specialized data structures for the purposes of data
consumption by a public  facing website and/or business intelligence
data  visualization.

Education,  Experience and Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in  Information Technology, Computer Science,
Mathematics or equivalent is  required.
• Data modeling and corporate-level data management experience
preferred.
• 4 to 8 years of SQL / ETL and/or database administration,
including of data architecture management.
• Create and maintain document to  support developed applications.
• Proven experience building and maintaing  database structures, ETL
processes, stored procedures, audit reports, data  extracts, SSIS, SSAS,
SSRS etc. to meet project objectives.
• Loads,  processes and migrates incoming data feeds and create
outgoing data  extracts.
• Performs UNit Tests and internal QA checks to insure high quality
deliverables.
• Provides ad hoc request support.
• Experience leading  technical analysis and integration activities
for new, external source  data.

Knowledge, Skills  and Abilities:

• Demonstrates good problem  solving and analytical skills.
• Good collaboration and idea sharing in a  team environment.
• Strong RDBMS and Microsoft SQL Server  skills.

Benefits:

Healthgrades offers a  fast-paced, dynamic work environment including a
competitive salary and benefits  including medical, dental, vision,
401(k), vacation and holidays.  The exciting  part of working here is
the opportunity to be a key player in helping consumers  make healthcare
decisions and working with like-minded people who are  passionate,
focused and driven to make a difference in an industry that touches
everyone's lives.
________________________________________________________________________

Healthgrades, located in Denver, Colorado, is the #1 site for Americans
to research, select and connect with hospitals and physicians. Our
websites have over 200 million visitors and 1 billion page views per
year.
2013 is going to be an exciting year of expansion for Healthgrades and
we're seeking top level talent to join our Software Development team.
Currently, we're looking for .NET Web Developer to develop and maintain
web-based application functionality to support corporate products and
services.

The .NET Web Developer will design application components to meet
corporate and project objectives in an Agile/SCRUM environment.  The Web
Developer will migrate applications throughout the development cycle
(development, test, stage, production), support enhancements and bug
fixes following proper scheduling and prioritization guidelines, and
perform internal QA checks to insure high quality deliverables.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    * Excellent skills in WCF, MVC 3.0 and RESTful services.
    * Excellent understanding of software development methodologies
including Agile / SCRUM.
    * Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
    * Strong focus on creating high quality deliverables.
    * Accuracy and strict adherance to deadlines.
    * Focus on continual process improvement.
    * Able to bring multiple, concurrent projects to successful
completion.
    * Easily adapts to changing priorities.

Experience, Education & Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of Applications Development Experience.
• Mastery of ASP.net 4.0 and C#.

A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
Mathematics, or related field is required.

Benefits:

Healthgrades offers a fast-paced, dynamic work environment including a
competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision,
401(k), vacation and holidays.  The exciting part of working here is not
the dental plans but the opportunity to be a key player in helping
consumers make healthcare decisions and working with like-minded people
who are passionate, focused and driven to make a difference in an
industry that touches everyone's lives.
________________________________________________________________________

Healthgrades, located in Denver, CO, is the #1 site for  Americans to
research, select and connect to hospitals and physicians. Our  websites
have over 200 millions visitors and 1 billion page views per  year.

We are looking for a Mobile .Net  Developer with ASP.net services and
backend expertise to join our growing  Software Development team.  The
Mobile .Net Developer will build external and  internal RESTful services
and APIs.  The external API will be consumed in  real-time for some of
the largest healthcare websites in the  industry.

The Mobile  .Net Developer will design mobile solutions for consumers to
meet corporate and  project objectives at Healthgrades.  The Mobile .Net
Developer will develop new  solutions and support enhancements and bug
fixes for our core  products.

Knowledge,  Skills & Abilities:

    * Development and unit testing of mobile web  sites.
    * Excellent  skills in MVC 3, 4, Razor, ASP.net 4.0.
    * Active  participant on web technologies.
    * C#, HTML,  CSS and JS including JQuery.
    * Understanding of performance implications in a 4G  network.
    * Understanding of Objective C.
    * Experience dealing with the complexities in dealing  with small
form factor devices.
    * Requires  an understanding of the differences between mobile
devises (iPhone, Android,  etc.).
    * Experience testing mobile sites on different  devices required.
    * Passion  for public-facing consumer web sites.
    * Strong  problem solving and decision making skills.
    * Strong  focus on creating high quality deliverables.
    * Focus on  continual improvement.
    * Ability  to multitask and to bring multiple, concurrent projects to
successful  completion.
    * Easily  adapts to changing priorities.

Experience, Education &  Qualifications:

    *  3-6  years of Web Development experience.
    *  2 years  of Mobile Web Development experience.
    *  Mastery  of ASP.net 4.0 and C#.
    *  iPhone  and iPad native application development experience
desired.

A  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information
Technology,  Mathematics, or related science field is required.

Benefits:

Healthgrades offers a fast-paced, dynamic work  environment including a
competitive salary and benefits including medical,  dental, vision,
401(k), vacation and holidays.  The exciting part of working  here is
not the dental plan but the opportunity to be a key player in helping
consumers make healthcare decisions and working with like-minded people
who are  passionate, focused and driven to make a difference in an
industry that touches  everyone's lives.
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Healthgrades, located  in Denver, CO, is the #1 site for Americans to
research, select and connect with  hospitals and physicians. Our
websites have over 200 million visitors and 1  billion page views per
year.

2013 is going to be an exciting year of expansion for  Healthgrades and
we're seeking top level talent to join our Software Development  team.
Currently, we're looking for a Software Configuration Manager to be
responsible for collaborating with multiple teams on configuration
management,  build, and release activities!

The Software Configuration Manager will provide guidance  and implement
Software Configuration Management (SCM), source code branching,
merging, build strategies and deployment strategies along with
maintaining the  tools and environments to help the teams deliver major
software  releases.

Experience:

    * 7+ years in software  configuration management
    * Experience implementing SCM  policies and procedures
    * Ability to implement,  document, and maintain CM scripts
    * Experience implementing CM  best practices in an Agile/Scrum
development  environment
    * Hands-on experience assisting  developers with development issues
related to CM tool use (check in/out,  branching, and tagging)
    * Hands-on experience  performing software builds and releases
    * Advanced knowledge of  Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2010 and build
definitions

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science,  Mathematics, or a related
field is  preferred.

Healthgrades offers a fast-paced, dynamic work  environment including a
competitive salary and benefits including medical,  dental, vision,
401(k), vacation and holidays.  The exciting part of working  here is
the opportunity to be a key player in helping consumers make healthcare
decisions and working with like-minded people who are passionate,
focused and  driven to make a difference in an industry that touches
everyone's  lives.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Oracle - Developer

Oracle Solaris Modernization Team is focused on delivering innovative packaging, installation, service management and system configuration technology for the Solaris Operation System.  This highly integrated and geographically distributed team delivers technology critical to customers.  The team collaborates with the Solaris organization and customers to deliver best of breed life-cycle management.

Required skills:    * strong background in C programming
    * familiarity with how a modern operating system works
    * understand the issues involved in writing multi-threaded software
    * be comfortable with using UNIX on a day-do-day basis
    * be very self-motivated
    * enjoy solving challenging systems problems

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume directly to lorise.best-johnston@oracle.com
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The Oracle Solaris Deployment Team is focused on delivering innovative deployment and system configuration technology for the Solaris Operating System, including automating installation/upgrade and enhancing the experience of system administration/management tasks, life-cycle management tools, and tools needed to construct deployment images.

This highly integrated and geographically distributed team delivers technology critical to customers, especially in the era of cloud computing where quick turn-key and hassle-free deployment is key to the infrastructure. The team collaborates with the broader Solaris organization and Oracle's customers to deliver best of breed software life-cycle management features and technology.

Responsibilities
Our mission in the Oracle Solaris OS deployment and system management team is to ensure customers a "wow" experience from the moment they look to deploy the Oracle Solaris OS. Our code is the first piece of software to get executed when a customer first receives media or downloads the product from Oracle. In addition to that, our core OS technologies and deployment tools are responsible for the success story of many data center deployment aspects including scalable mass deployment and system configuration, lifecycle management, as well as automation surrounding Solaris OS, and Solaris based Cloud deployments. As part of this team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of the core technology that is the engine and infrastructure for enterprise OS deployment & management for the Oracle Solaris OS as well as a wide array of related OS configuration and management tools that come out of the division.

Our main goal is to deliver an easy-to-deploy, and comprehensively manageable OS which can be cloned and/or migrated from one system to another quickly, securely, and systematically without degrading software performance and credibility. Innovation in the different functional areas above is key to unlocking this capability, which can then be leveraged in the enterprise cloud environment.

Ideal Candidates
We are looking for intelligent, motivated engineers with solid programming skills, who above all have a desire to learn new and disparate technologies across Solaris core OS, and who may not be tied to a particular programming area or language. Over the past years, our projects have been written in Python, C and Java, with some scripting in Perl and shell for infrastructure support. Well-rounded individuals who are intellectually curious about a wide array of topics should apply. Fundamentally, we believe that having a diverse team with a number of different backgrounds and interests will allow us to creatively find real solutions to our large set of real world problems.

Qualifications
- BS in CS or equivalent. Master is a plus.
- Python.
- C/C++.
- UNIX OS administration knowledge.
- UNIX internals system knowledge (Solaris is a plus).
- XML/UML and schema design knowledge and experience.
- PERL.
- Java.
- Ability to work with geographically distributed team that develops technology critical to the release and customers.
- Ability to work across Solaris OS teams (ZFS, Packaging, SMF, Networking, etc.).
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The Oracle Solaris Core Cloud Engineering Team is focused on developing the software and technology that integrates core Solaris virtualization, networking, storage, and management features into an enterprise cloud computing platform for providing IaaS and higher level cloud services.


In your role as an Engineer in the Core Cloud Team, you will develop Solaris Cloud OS features that play a direct and key role in enabling Oracle's customers to quickly and easily deploy and manage enterprise cloud services.


Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Excellent Python programming skills and familiarity with C.

- Software development experience in a UNIX environment (preferably Solaris).

- UNIX system administration experience (preferably Solaris).

- Cloud administration experience and/or infrastructure development a plus.

- Familiarity with Operating System fundamentals and theory a plus.

- Good teamwork, communication, and time management skills.

- Ability to self-motivate and learn new things quickly.

- Experience working with a large code base and familiarity with Software Engineering methodologies.

Friday, February 08, 2013

Recondo Technology - System Admin

Everyone talks about fixing healthcare. At Recondo, you can do something about it.

Recondo Technology, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, develops Software as a Service (SaaS) that brings sophisticated efficiencies and cost savings to the hospital business office.

Why It Matters

Processing and collecting payments currently costs the medical industry a staggering $460 billion annually. Our software services streamline the hospital business office, making complex healthcare costs transparent to patients and easy to understand.

Making a Difference

This isn't just a job. This is a mission to change healthcare in our country. Reducing payment processing costs and eliminating insurance denials and driving that money back into the hospital care side means the hospital can care for uninsured children and make a real difference to the care community.

How We Do It

Recondo pioneered Software as a Service (SaaS) hospital applications in the Cloud. The company also leads the industry in building and deploying intelligent web robots called ReconBots(r), which extract, transform, and load current and accurate data from insurance company websites into Recondo services. All services are designed and developed using post-modern, sophisticated rules-based architectures.

We currently have an opening for a System Administrator to work in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office.    The Administrator will lead the definition, build and maintenance of the production infrastructure.  This includes server management, network connectivity, database support services, monitoring, automated fault management, and all provisioning automation.

Key Responsibilities:
*        Manage the production infrastructure
*        Support various connectivity requirements
*        Establish and support extensive monitoring of both infrastructure and application availability and performance
*        Develop and maintain automation and monitoring of third-party network connections
*        Develop and maintain database maintenance scripts
*        Develop, maintain, and respond to the production monitoring system
*        Second tier support for operational issues
*        Capacity planning for production servers and services
*        Support Linux Operating systems and VMware environments

Qualifications:
*        5+ years of progressive contributor and leadership experience, as a System and Network Administrator, in a Linux or Unix environment in an organization that is highly dependent on the technology infrastructure for the success of the business
*        Network operational support including VPN connectivity, load balancing, and high availability configurations.
*        Database operational support, SQL, and knowledge of replication very desirable.

Technical and Business Skills:
*        Linux System Administration, Monitoring, Performance Tuning and Management, Networking and Network Utilities, Strong Scripting Knowledge, VMware, Tomcat, JSP, and PostgreSQL are the spectrum of technologies supported.

Preferred Skills:
*        Strong bash and other script programming
*        Working knowledge of database server (PostgeSQL preferred)
*        Auto-deployment, alerting/monitoring and other background directly related to operational support, specifically in a SaaS environment.
*        Strong Linux/Unix Systems Skills
*        VMware or Virtualization knowledge

Education:
Degree in CS or Engineering or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits:
Recondo Technology is a growing, high performance, challenging and rewarding environment that offers competitive compensation and a dynamic, growing company environment. Benefits include: comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k) savings plan, and vacations and holidays.


If you are ready to be part of something special, please apply through the careers tab of our website at www.recondotech.com.


No agencies or phone calls, please.


Recondo Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Thursday, February 07, 2013

First Data - Middleware Architect

The IT Architect acts as a technical relationship manager between the Global Infrastructure Operations organization and client/product development and/or application development teams.

Review new and existing IT projects within the distributed systems environment, particularly focusing on the middleware environment and how it relates to all IT infrastructure/applications.  The outcome of this will provide procurement/outsourcing plans for compliance with IT standards and architectural direction.

Collaborate with operationally focused end users as well as senior management to define business requirements for complex systems development and gain buy-in for all infrastructure plans.

Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction, and assistance to web engineers, network engineers, systems engineers, and application architects.

Specifically   this role with focus on the middleware portion of the distributed systems infrastructure.  They key is to be able to build synergy with existing infrastructure to maximize efficiencies through the use of middleware tools and standards.

Bring together all vertical platforms across the operational infrastructure using both existing tools and the development of new tools using industry middleware methodologies.

  • Demonstrated advanced administration, configuration, and troubleshooting in middleware and web servers such as WebSphere Application Server, JBoss, Apache, Oracle Application Server, Tomcat and WebLogic.
  • Tenured experience in driving global target architecture, standards, and roadmaps in distributed hardware, operating systems, and cloud computing environments.
  • Superior knowledge of Unix (AIX, Solaris) / Linux/Windows, Virtualization/VMware, x86-based computing platforms, network and fiber channel based storage, disaster recovery, systems monitoring/ instrumentation/alerting, performance management, OS provisioning, security, IP networking, security.
  • Requires minimal direction from manager

  • 12+ yrs. of related IT experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree. MBA is a plus.
  • Financial sector experience a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to function as the business to IT liaison
  • Experience with shell scripting a plus
  • Experience with WebSphere on zOS a plus
  • 12+ yrs. of related IT experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree. MBA is a plus
  • Financial sector experience a plus
  • Strong communication skills and ability to function as the business to IT liaison 
  • Experience with shell scripting a plus
  • Experience with WebSphere on zOS a plus