Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Pulte Mortgage Company - Systems Administrator

Description of Duties:
Candidate will be responsible for patch management/maintenance and implementation plan for server/network infrastructure in an environment consisting of 300+ servers in a multi data center environment. This person will also be responsible for network management/monitoring implementation plan for server/network infrastructure monitoring.

Required Skills/Specific Job Duties:
This person will be a systems administrator able to function with little supervision or direction. He/she will have the following responsibilities:

1) Responsible for 3rd-level problem escalation.

2) Responsible for patch management and maintenance implementation plan for server/network infrastructure.

3) Responsible for production environment including release management of new code and infrastructure.

4) Responsible for network management/monitoring implementation plan for server/network infrastructure.

5) Responsible for infrastructure backups.

6) Assist with network infrastructure projects (5%)

7) Assist with server infrastructure projects (5%)

8) Assist with security infrastructure projects (5%)

9) Assist with other infrastructure projects, as assigned (5%)

10) Perform data updates as directed from the DBA (10%)

11) Help create process and procedures.

Also, this individual will have the following technical skill sets:

1) Windows Server 2xxx including clustering experience

2) Windows Active Directory, DNS

3) Microsoft Terminal Services, RemoteApp, AppV

4) VMWare ESXi 5.5+.

5) Symantec NetBackup and/or Veeam Backup.

6) Storage Area Network experience.

7) Microsoft System Center Suite (including SCCM and SCOM).

8) Cisco Call Manager experience.

9) Cisco Unified Contact Center Express experience a plus.

10) Experience working in mid to large-scale network/telecom infrastructures

11) Experience working in mid to large-scale data center infrastructures

12) Microsoft scripting experience (VB Script, PowerShell)

13) Linux experience a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Candidate should also possess an MCSE or other technical certifications that demonstrate excellent technical skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent Skills / Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  *  Minimum 3 - 5 years experience
  *  Experience with UNIX, PC/LAN, Web, and Client/Server environments is highly desirable.
  *  Experience with programming languages such as Visual Studio.NET, C#, JAVA, ASP, VB, HTML, OLAP, MS Analysis Services, MDX, or Microfocus COBOL is highly desirable.
  *  Experience with Oracle and MS SQL Server databases and Stored Procedures is desirable.
  *  Education on formal software development methodologies is desirable. Certification in Software Development Technologies is preferred.
  *  Knowledge of computer systems, data analysis, and programming technologies, concepts, and techniques.
  *  Knowledge of software development standards and procedures.
  *  Ability to evaluate and interpret business client requirements, and to develop appropriate systems and/or application solutions.
  *  Ability to specify and develop computer programs using a range of programming languages.
  *  Exhibits follow through and accountability which serves as an example for other team members.
  *  Demonstrate understanding of applications and systems currently in use within Pulte Homes for functional area of focus.
  *  Must have a proven ability to take on challenging assignments, quickly gain knowledge, and credibility with customers and team members.
  *  Possesses expertise in one or more core business applications currently in use within Pulte Homes.
  *  Proven knowledge and work experience in large scale Software Development Life Cycle projects.
  *  Ability to be a strong, contributing team member is essential.
  *  Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a complex, demanding and rapidly changing environment.
  *  Excellent verbal and written communications skills should be complemented with a solid business and technical background, and a keen interest in business operations and change impact.
  *  Able to predict customer needs, wants and nuances early in the development process and contribute towards addressing them prior to them being coded and tested.
  *  Strong analytical, problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  *  Proven and demonstrated breadth of technology expertise and skill levels

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Polycom - Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator

Reporting to the Senior DBA Manager the role of the Senior Oracle Applications DBA is responsible for support of an active Oracle Applications R12 implementation and will provide post go-live support for Oracle EBS Instances and other mission-critical Oracle systems.  The position has the responsibility for researching and troubleshooting application and database issues for the Oracle Applications teams including SCM, Finance, Operations and HR.  Support extends to boundary systems such as OAM/OID, SOA, Siebel, Demantra, VCP and OBIEE.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

Ability to manage day to day support for production E-Business Suite.

Extensive knowledge of administering E-Business Suite.

Perform Oracle E-Business Suite installation, upgrades, patching, performance tuning and monitoring.

Develop and update documentation of all DBA processes and procedures.

Manage and configure Oracle Enterprise Manager for proactive monitoring and alerting.

Skilled using Oracle RMAN for backup and recovery.

Skilled cloning Oracle EBS including use of Oracle Rapid Clone utilities.

Experience supporting Weblogic.

Detailed understanding and experience supporting Sabrix, Demantra, VCP and SOA.

Knowledge of OAM, OIF and OID Identity management suite to support Single Signon.

Knowledge of E-Business Suite and Oracle database security.

Knowledge of Business Continuance Planning.

Ability to work on assigned tasks independently and assesses and executes with minimal direction.

Ability to make sound and logical systems judgments based primarily on own technical skills and experience gained from working at a major tech company.

Strong customer service orientation.

Experience supporting PeopleSoft is a plus.

Understanding of current technologies and best practices related to Oracle products.

Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Experience in a fast-paced high-tech environment.


Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
• Must have 10+ years experience as an Application DBA for Oracle E-Business Suite
• Must have extensive contemporary experience with Oracle database, EBS, OBIEE, Solaris, and Linux
• Strong architecture background· Peoplesoft, Demantra, Sabrix, Revpro and Hyperion experience is preferred


Additional Information:

• No Agency Resumes will be accepted for this Position.
• No relocation budget authorized.
• Thank you very much for your interest in Polycom!
• Polycom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

Saturday, December 20, 2014

MapQuest - Hadoop

Want to work in a startup-like environment that already has a very strong brand , has 36M monthly unique visitors and is one of the top 25 web properties and doesn’t worry about making payroll?
MapQuest is moving beyond only maps and directions, transforming itself and retaking its rightful place as an industry leader in the mapping, local discovery and travel space. In order to finish the transformation to a fact-paced innovation machine, MapQuest is looking to add talented and energetic people.
If you want a challenge and the chance to be a part of potentially one of the greatest transformation stories in the tech industry, this is the place for you.
The Data Services team maintains the infrastructure that provides us with Big Data from all the uses of all our different products. We then use that data to divine meaning, test hypotheses, and enable data-driven decisions and solutions for both ourselves and our customers.

As a member of the MapQuest Data Services team, you must be a team player, and a power-house in getting stuff done quickly and professionally. You must be energetic, positive and outgoing.
You will be responsible for executing business requirements into unit tested functional code, designing creative solutions to thorny problems, and operating in tandem with other team members to co-ordinate work. 

While every day as is different, this is what your responsibilities include: 
1.    New Features– take user stories, deconstruct them into tasks, and execute upon those tasks in 1-week sprints, that fulfill business asks for new functionality. 
2.    Technical Debt reduction – The Data Team has a sense of pride and ownership in what we do. To maintain that, we always seek to undo old hacks or shortcuts, improve the systems we have, and implement better ways of doing things, without requiring that the Business ask us to do so. 
3.    Data Analysis & Munging – Data is a massive part of what we do every day. You’ll need to be able to manipulate data, crunch it, and sling it around the place with ease. 
4.    System Health- We have large production systems that have to keep running. We’re always working to improve monitoring, up-time, performance, and scalability. 
5.    Having Brilliant ideas & helping the group execute on them – The Data Team is always looking to be ahead of the customer. We are always working on our own projects too, dreamed up inside the team, to improve the product.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
There are many items listed below. Don’t be scared.  Ultimately as long as you are a good, solid Java developer, have some of the items, have the right attitude, and are the right fit for the team, you can learn the rest on the job.

3+ years of Java SQL required, preferably postgres.  PostGIS experience is a major plus Some build system experience required, Gradle is a plus Hadoop / Storm / Kafka experience are a major plus Test Driven Development methodology ETL or Data cleansing & normalizing experience is a major plus Experience developing web APIs and SOA Experience in Agile development methodologies Excellent communications skills both verbal and written; convey ideas in a logical order and professional manner. Git experience is a plus. Nagios experience is a major plus. Any Big Data technologies are pluses and we would be interested in hearing about Data analysis, log mining and automated reporting experience is a major plus. Experience with Tableau Desktop & Server is also a major plus. A sense of humor is required, and a wicked aim with a nerf gun is a plus.

Friday, December 19, 2014

MapQuest - Analytics

MapQuest needs better comprehension.  What?  They don't understand what they read?
 
"... looking to hire a Product Analytics lead to advance our capabilities and comprehension."
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MapQuest is rapidly resurrecting one of the most beloved and well known internet brands! Join us as we retake our rightful place as the industry leader in maps and directions, while also exploring how to lead in local discovery and travel. We believe that a deep quantitative understanding of how consumers use our products is critical to building world class experiences and are looking to hire a Product Analytics lead to advance our capabilities and comprehension. 

Your primary responsibilities will include: 
Setting a product analytics strategy and creating an analytics architecture that helps the organization better understand how consumers are using our products. Designing experiments to understand consumer behavior and test hypotheses Educating and training the organization on how to gather and interpret product analytics while helping identify actionable insights. Continuously enhancing our quantitative analysis toolkit and knowledge base. As Product Analytics lead, you will work across our suite of consumer facing applications including our iOS, Android and web applications. You'll work closely with developers, product managers and designers in our very collaborative work environment. You will fit in well if you are excited about working at massive scale impacting millions of users lives every day, helping use data to make strategic decisions, and building great products that user's can't live without. 
Requirements:

4+ years experience implementing product analytics stratgies on mulitiple platforms (including iOS, Android and web) and synthesizing the data gathered into actionable information Deep understand of product analytic basics including: general usage metrics, pathing, conversion funnels, events, referral and campaign tracking, and demographics Experience with multiple 3rd party analytic products which could include: Google Analytics, Omniture, comScore, Localytics, and others; preferred but not required: experience in database tools (SAS Enterprise Guide, SPSS, or other database software) Unquenchable desire to create the perfect data collection strategy and find meaning in it, understand user needs, build great products, and solve difficult problems Enjoys and is effective at working collaboratively with others, is a positive and productive problem solver who gets stuff done Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent is required Able to work from our downtown Denver headquarters.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

CORHIO - Database Developer

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You can make a difference in the lives of millions of people by being part of an organization that's helping improve health care in Colorado!  The Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) offers a fast-paced and collaborative environment in which you will expand your skills among colleagues who value your expertise, energy and willingness to tackle new projects. In the role of Database Developer/DBA you will be responsible for the data warehouse for CORHIO.


CORHIO Overview:

CORHIO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a fee for services sales model. www.corhio.org
Our Mission: To facilitate health information exchange to improve care for all Coloradans.
Our Vision: Shared health information for all individuals in every Colorado community promoting the right care at the right time and place.

CORHIO is an organization whose mission is to facilitate health information exchange to improve the care of all Coloradans. Created in 2007, CORHIO serves everyone including consumers, employers, doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, home health agencies, health plans and local health information exchanges that are interested in improving the health of all Coloradans through the use of health information technology.

CORHIO accomplishes this through two main activities: 1) convening/collaborating within and among communities in Colorado and 2) providing secure/confidential technical services in communities. CORHIO receives generous financial support from The Colorado Health Foundation, the State of Colorado, and US Government ARRA funding in the short term. Over the longer term, CORHIO is developing a sustainability model based on fees for services provided. Former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. designated CORHIO as the AARA Qualified State-Designated entity for Health Information Exchange.

Position Overview:

The Database Developer/DBA will be responsible for the developing, managing and maintaining the data warehouse for CORHIO.  The role will ensure that data is available for use in a variety of ways for the health information exchange. In addition, as part of the Innovation Team at CORHIO, this position will contribute input on new technology opportunities.  The Database Developer/DBA will report to the Innovation Development Director and interact with other CORHIO teams.

Responsibilities:

* Data warehouse design including creating clinical data marts to be used as a source for clinical reports.
* Create integration packages and ETL jobs to facilitate the ingest  and delivery of clinical and non-clinical data from source to destination systems.
* Create complex SQL statements in order to retrieve data, insert data and modify data in an efficient manner.
* Analyze and provide feedback on existing internal and external data driven solutions.
* Design storage indexes and tables to facilitate simple and complex data driven applications.
* Day-to-day maintenance and administration of SQL server environments including user administration, back-up and recovery, and performance monitoring.

Skills/Qualifications:

* Mid to senior level experience with database technologies
* Healthcare experience helpful
* Data Modeling experience with industry best practices
* Knowledge and experience with Microsoft SSRS or similar software
* Knowledge and experience with Microsoft SSIS or similar software
* Experience with installing, maintaining and developing Microsoft SQL server 2008/2012/2014 Standard and Enterprise
* Competency with T-SQL, CLR and XP command  as well as stored procedures and functions
* Competency with data table partitioning and storage strategies for data in an RDBMS
* Understanding of Microsoft Windows server 2008/2012

Work Environment:

* Typical office setting; the CORHIO office is in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, near the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Cherry Creek Drive South.  Opportunities to work from home part-time are available.

Total Compensation:
CORHIO offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Using a CORHIO provided annual cafeteria plan allowance, employees may elect from various benefit offerings and tailor a package to best suit their individual needs. CORHIO employees are eligible to participate in the organization's 403(b) plan and are additionally provided with paid time off, short and long term disability and life insurance.  Note: No relocation monies are available.


To Apply:
Please email resume, cover letter, salary history, and 3 references to hiring@corhio.org (please include position title in the subject line).  No phone calls please. ABSOLUTELY NO RECRUITERS!
CORHIO is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). CORHIO may, at its discretion, conduct a background check on any workforce member and/or require job candidates to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment.

Amelia Reinkensmeyer
Human Resources Director
CORHIO - Colorado Regional Health Information Organization
Office  720-285-3219
Cell - 303-250-7040
areinkensmeyer@corhio.org
4500 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Suite 820
Denver, CO 80246

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