DISH Network is looking for a Manager of Tax Technology supporting the Sales and Use group. The successful candidate will have experience as a manager in sales & use, and will have above average computer/systems expertise. This is a newly created position and is a tremendous opportunity to marry your tax, management, and IT skills. Formal experience in tax technology is not required, but it would be helpful to have experience with Oracle, Hyperion, PTMS and/or Vertex. If you are a dynamic Sales & Use Manager who is ready to join a Fortune 200 company, we would love to talk to you! This is a prime opportunity to come on board in Q1 an begin your career with DISH!
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for updating, testing, and maintaining all sales tax engines.
Responsible for coordinating upgrades and system needs between tax and IT for all SUT & Property tax software.
Serve as the key person within the sales/property group for developing and testing reports.
Perform monthly sales tax audit to ensure that all systems are correctly applying tax to customer accounts.
Maintain working knowledge of business initiatives, and state laws, to ensure all systems are accurately and timely updated to comply with changes.
Interact and collaborate effectively with other members of the Tax Department, operating divisions, corporate accounting, etc.
Special projects, as assigned
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, IT or related field
Master's Degree in Tax or IT preferred
6 plus years experience in sales and use tax required with at least 2 years in management
A solid understanding of Vertex products including L, O, Q, and returns package.
Familiar with the new PTMS platform for property tax.
A proven record of increased responsibility and effectiveness in working with tax technology.
Knowledge of Hyperion and access databases a plus
Experience in working in an environment using several ERP systems.
Skills and Qualifications:
Above average knowledge of all Vertex products
Working knowledge of PTMS or similar property tax software
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Solid understanding of ERP systems and how data flows.
Must be a self-starter with an upbeat and positive attitude.
Critical thinking and the ability to analyze large amounts of data.
Ability to organize and follow through on multiple projects .
DISH Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Great-West Life - Quality Assurance
Great-West Life Financial Services is currently looking for a Quality Assurance/ Business Analyst to join a large established systems department.
This role will perform quality assurance functions including testing computer applications developed across multiple languages to ensure software quality.
Will also perform business analysis functions by evaluating the requirements received from the business area, determining the impact to the system, and developing written business specifications to be used for the design and development process.
Will participate in production support.
QA Responsibilities:
Produces test plans by reviewing business specifications and determining test cases in order to ensure thorough testing of applications/transactions.
Sets up and maintains test data by utilizing technical tools (e.g. SQL, TOAD, UNIX) in order to facilitate efficiency and accuracy of testing.
Performs functional, integration and regression testing by executing Web or Oracle 10g Forms Interface and batch transactions.
Business Analyst Responsibilities:
Working with the business area to understand and analyze requirements for feasibility and functionality.
Assisting in determining impact to system for change being requested and lead discussions for possible future needs.
Analyzing data relationships through entity relationship diagrams and making suggestions/lead projects for improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years software testing experience
Strong background in testing software applications
Strong Oracle and SQL skills.
Experience with Mercury Quality Center/Quick Test Pro strongly desired
experience with automated testing a plus
Additional experience desired:
Project Management skills
Understanding of Project Lifecycle
Experience testing apps that use java and xml
Business knowledge of Defined Contribution Retirement Plans, 401(k), 457 and 403(b)
A top candidate would have the ability to take initiative, lead meetings and manage multiple projects and priorities.
Drawing on more than a century of experience, Great-West helps millions of Americans and their companies and employers build greater financial security. Great-West Retirement Services provides retirement savings programs to clients in the corporate, government, and healthcare/nonprofit markets. FASCore, LLC, a Great-West affiliate specializes in retirement plan recordkeeping and administration. Great-West's Individual Markets group provides life insurance and annuity products to a broad market, from middle-income Americans to businesses and corporate executives.
Headquartered in metro Denver, we serve customers nationwide through offices around the country. We market our solutions and services through our nationwide network of direct sales professionals, brokers, consultants, advisors, third-party administrators and financial institutions.
For more information, please visit www.greatwestcareers.com. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
You'll find good people at Great-West.
This role will perform quality assurance functions including testing computer applications developed across multiple languages to ensure software quality.
Will also perform business analysis functions by evaluating the requirements received from the business area, determining the impact to the system, and developing written business specifications to be used for the design and development process.
Will participate in production support.
QA Responsibilities:
Produces test plans by reviewing business specifications and determining test cases in order to ensure thorough testing of applications/transactions.
Sets up and maintains test data by utilizing technical tools (e.g. SQL, TOAD, UNIX) in order to facilitate efficiency and accuracy of testing.
Performs functional, integration and regression testing by executing Web or Oracle 10g Forms Interface and batch transactions.
Business Analyst Responsibilities:
Working with the business area to understand and analyze requirements for feasibility and functionality.
Assisting in determining impact to system for change being requested and lead discussions for possible future needs.
Analyzing data relationships through entity relationship diagrams and making suggestions/lead projects for improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years software testing experience
Strong background in testing software applications
Strong Oracle and SQL skills.
Experience with Mercury Quality Center/Quick Test Pro strongly desired
experience with automated testing a plus
Additional experience desired:
Project Management skills
Understanding of Project Lifecycle
Experience testing apps that use java and xml
Business knowledge of Defined Contribution Retirement Plans, 401(k), 457 and 403(b)
A top candidate would have the ability to take initiative, lead meetings and manage multiple projects and priorities.
Drawing on more than a century of experience, Great-West helps millions of Americans and their companies and employers build greater financial security. Great-West Retirement Services provides retirement savings programs to clients in the corporate, government, and healthcare/nonprofit markets. FASCore, LLC, a Great-West affiliate specializes in retirement plan recordkeeping and administration. Great-West's Individual Markets group provides life insurance and annuity products to a broad market, from middle-income Americans to businesses and corporate executives.
Headquartered in metro Denver, we serve customers nationwide through offices around the country. We market our solutions and services through our nationwide network of direct sales professionals, brokers, consultants, advisors, third-party administrators and financial institutions.
For more information, please visit www.greatwestcareers.com. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
You'll find good people at Great-West.
Friday, December 09, 2011
Rocky Mountain Health Management - Software Developer, Application Analyst
We are seeking a seasoned .Net developer with a genuine interest and passion for software development to join our team.
Develop and implement critical enterprise-wide windows and web applications using C#, VB .Net, SQL Server, SharePoint and Sybase technologies. Identify, design and develop components that make up the solution and interact with customers and business analysts. Assist in strategic planning and support of new industry trends as it relates to integration and development.
Requires a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a combination of education and experience. Requires at least 6 years of experience developing Web and Windows applications in an enterprise environment based on Microsoft platform.
Requires at least 5 years experience and knowledge:
* Progressive experience in .Net Development
* Development in C# or VB.Net. Requires experience setting up Distributed application infrastructure (e.g. Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, etc.)
* Experience with UML
* Experience with agile product development, process architecture.
* Solid understanding of object-oriented design and its implementation in the .NET CLR
* Web Services
* Experience with advanced JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, and XML
* A strong background in object-oriented design and development
* Trizetto / Facets experience a plus
The employees of Rocky Mountain Health Management Corporation provide services for Rocky Mountain Health Plans. We provide innovative health plans and excellent customer service to individuals of all ages and business of all sizes. Our Members include employers, entrepreneurs, families, Medicare and Medicaid-eligible persons, and children who receive care under the Child Health Plan Plus program.
Grand Junction is one of Colorado's best kept secrets offering a broad spectrum of local treasures that include red rock formations, forests, and rivers with about 120,000 residents. We enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year and a small town feel with big city amenities!
jeanann.kochevar@rmhp.org
Great People. Great Careers.
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Responsible for supporting Trizetto's Facets, SunGard's Macess EXP and Entrendex/Formworks. Work directly with end users to ascertain problems and assist in resolving them. Provide analytical support to users, infrastructure and technical support to Computer Operators and Developers. Work closely with System Administrators, DBAs and Desktop Support to determine root cause of issues. Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff. Support business units on all aspects of user reported application & data issues.
Requires Bachelor of Science degree in related field, or the combination of education and experience.
* 5 years experience, (e.g. Trizetto's Facets SunGard's Macess EXP and Entrendex/Formworks) data structure knowledge preferred.
* SQL Server, MS Access or similar relational databases.
* Experience with Scripting, Kornshell, XML, HTTP, or T/SQL preferred.
* Healthcare industry experience preferred.
The employees of Rocky Mountain Health Management Corporation provide services for Rocky Mountain Health Plans. We provide innovative health plans and excellent customer service to individuals of all ages and business of all sizes. Our Members include employers, entrepreneurs, families, Medicare and Medicaid-eligible persons, and children who receive care under the Child Health Plan Plus program.
Grand Junction is one of Colorado's best kept secrets offering a broad spectrum of local treasures that include red rock formations, forests, and rivers with about 120,000 residents. We enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year and a small town feel with big city amenities!
jeanann.kochevar@rmhp.org
Great People. Great Careers.
Please consider the environment before printing this email
Develop and implement critical enterprise-wide windows and web applications using C#, VB .Net, SQL Server, SharePoint and Sybase technologies. Identify, design and develop components that make up the solution and interact with customers and business analysts. Assist in strategic planning and support of new industry trends as it relates to integration and development.
Requires a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a combination of education and experience. Requires at least 6 years of experience developing Web and Windows applications in an enterprise environment based on Microsoft platform.
Requires at least 5 years experience and knowledge:
* Progressive experience in .Net Development
* Development in C# or VB.Net. Requires experience setting up Distributed application infrastructure (e.g. Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, etc.)
* Experience with UML
* Experience with agile product development, process architecture.
* Solid understanding of object-oriented design and its implementation in the .NET CLR
* Web Services
* Experience with advanced JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, and XML
* A strong background in object-oriented design and development
* Trizetto / Facets experience a plus
The employees of Rocky Mountain Health Management Corporation provide services for Rocky Mountain Health Plans. We provide innovative health plans and excellent customer service to individuals of all ages and business of all sizes. Our Members include employers, entrepreneurs, families, Medicare and Medicaid-eligible persons, and children who receive care under the Child Health Plan Plus program.
Grand Junction is one of Colorado's best kept secrets offering a broad spectrum of local treasures that include red rock formations, forests, and rivers with about 120,000 residents. We enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year and a small town feel with big city amenities!
jeanann.kochevar@rmhp.org
Great People. Great Careers.
Please consider the environment before printing this email
________________________________________________________________________
Responsible for supporting Trizetto's Facets, SunGard's Macess EXP and Entrendex/Formworks. Work directly with end users to ascertain problems and assist in resolving them. Provide analytical support to users, infrastructure and technical support to Computer Operators and Developers. Work closely with System Administrators, DBAs and Desktop Support to determine root cause of issues. Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff. Support business units on all aspects of user reported application & data issues.
Requires Bachelor of Science degree in related field, or the combination of education and experience.
* 5 years experience, (e.g. Trizetto's Facets SunGard's Macess EXP and Entrendex/Formworks) data structure knowledge preferred.
* SQL Server, MS Access or similar relational databases.
* Experience with Scripting, Kornshell, XML, HTTP, or T/SQL preferred.
* Healthcare industry experience preferred.
The employees of Rocky Mountain Health Management Corporation provide services for Rocky Mountain Health Plans. We provide innovative health plans and excellent customer service to individuals of all ages and business of all sizes. Our Members include employers, entrepreneurs, families, Medicare and Medicaid-eligible persons, and children who receive care under the Child Health Plan Plus program.
Grand Junction is one of Colorado's best kept secrets offering a broad spectrum of local treasures that include red rock formations, forests, and rivers with about 120,000 residents. We enjoy over 300 days of sunshine per year and a small town feel with big city amenities!
jeanann.kochevar@rmhp.org
Great People. Great Careers.
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TransFirst - Programmer II
TransFirst, LLC, a merchant processing company is currently seeking a
qualified candidate to fill a current opening for a Programmer II. In
order to be considered for this position, please apply on line at
www.transfirst.com
REQUIREMENTS:
*Minimum four (4) years programming experience in languages associated
with specific job
*Minimum four (4) years experience in database design, programming in
relational databases.
*Excellent analytical, problem solving, investigative and research
ability as evidenced by experience in the identification of requirements
and the definition, evaluation, and selection of appropriate solutions
to business problems or opportunities
*Experience working in an IT department with varying complexities of
applications, databases, and environments, including both purchased and
in-house software applications
*College degree required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
N/A
SUMMARY:
Analyzes and evaluates existing or proposed systems, and devises
computer programs, systems and related procedures to process data.
Prepares charts and diagrams to assist in problem analysis, and submits
recommendations for solution. Prepares program specifications and
diagrams, and develops coding logic flowcharts. Encodes, tests, debugs,
and installs the operating programs and procedures in coordination with
computer operations and user departments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Responsible for developing and maintaining business application
programs, which support TransFirst internal and external customers.
*Write new program code, maintain existing code using prescribed
specifications.
*Evaluate simple interrelationships between programs such as whether a
contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted
results in a related part
*Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or
modifications of existing programs.
*Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements,
and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
*Write and maintain programming documentation
*Adheres to standard for development, testing, code promotion and
security
*Document programming problems and resolutions for future reference.
*Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource
*May require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the
systems being supported.
*Other duties as assigned.
qualified candidate to fill a current opening for a Programmer II. In
order to be considered for this position, please apply on line at
www.transfirst.com
REQUIREMENTS:
*Minimum four (4) years programming experience in languages associated
with specific job
*Minimum four (4) years experience in database design, programming in
relational databases.
*Excellent analytical, problem solving, investigative and research
ability as evidenced by experience in the identification of requirements
and the definition, evaluation, and selection of appropriate solutions
to business problems or opportunities
*Experience working in an IT department with varying complexities of
applications, databases, and environments, including both purchased and
in-house software applications
*College degree required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
N/A
SUMMARY:
Analyzes and evaluates existing or proposed systems, and devises
computer programs, systems and related procedures to process data.
Prepares charts and diagrams to assist in problem analysis, and submits
recommendations for solution. Prepares program specifications and
diagrams, and develops coding logic flowcharts. Encodes, tests, debugs,
and installs the operating programs and procedures in coordination with
computer operations and user departments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Responsible for developing and maintaining business application
programs, which support TransFirst internal and external customers.
*Write new program code, maintain existing code using prescribed
specifications.
*Evaluate simple interrelationships between programs such as whether a
contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted
results in a related part
*Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or
modifications of existing programs.
*Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements,
and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
*Write and maintain programming documentation
*Adheres to standard for development, testing, code promotion and
security
*Document programming problems and resolutions for future reference.
*Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource
*May require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the
systems being supported.
*Other duties as assigned.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Beatport - Application Developer
Beatport is the recognized leader of electronic music downloads by DJs and fans alike delivering content in premium-encoded formats that match the professional performance quality standards of the world's leading sound systems. Beatport.com allows users to access the world of club music through secure, legal, hi-speed, high quality downloads in MP3, MP4 and WAV formats on a pay per download basis from an impressive library of the world's leading independent labels. Our growing company seeks enthusiastic, talented people to add to our team.
As an Application Developer at Beatport you will work on a 5 to 7 member, cross-functional Agile Scrum team (APP, UI, QA, IT, and of course APP specialties) building solutions to address business and technology needs. You will apply your knowledge and expertise of software design and architecture in a LAMP environment on a daily basis. Developers are encouraged to work with teammates to solve complex problems outside of their specialization where appropriate.
You will also take part in planning sessions at the beginning of each 2 week sprint cycle where you will be responsible for planning, tasking, and estimating user stories. At the end of each iteration you will be involved with release demos where your team shares with the company work completed within the iteration. We have a highly collaborative environment where the team works together with their Product Expert and Stakeholders to define product solutions. Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our products and share the success of releasing valuable features on a regular basis.
To land this job you'll need to have:
5+ years relevant experience in Software Development
Proven experience in software design, architecture, and services solutions
A solid understanding of PHP and Open Source solutions
Process experience with security, environment management, and capacity planning
Proven Object Oriented experience
Understanding of Test Driven Development
Confidence with Linux, Python, Javascript
Familiarity with software release procedures and requirements
Knowledge of a variety of general web technologies (HTML, AJAX, XML, JSON, etc.)
A proven ability to work with others to efficiently tackle teamwork-oriented tasks
We seek folks who are personable, friendly and positive thinking. If you fit this bill, send your resume our way. Please drop us a brief line with a cover letter sharing your salary expectations and anything else we should know about you that your resume doesn't already reveal. Relocation will be considered for qualified candidates.
Please email your resume to careers@beatport.com
Beatport offers a cool downtown location just blocks from Coors Field and a casual, funky working environment that is a pleasure to spend your day in. Want to know more about us – check out our website at www.beatport.com
As an Application Developer at Beatport you will work on a 5 to 7 member, cross-functional Agile Scrum team (APP, UI, QA, IT, and of course APP specialties) building solutions to address business and technology needs. You will apply your knowledge and expertise of software design and architecture in a LAMP environment on a daily basis. Developers are encouraged to work with teammates to solve complex problems outside of their specialization where appropriate.
You will also take part in planning sessions at the beginning of each 2 week sprint cycle where you will be responsible for planning, tasking, and estimating user stories. At the end of each iteration you will be involved with release demos where your team shares with the company work completed within the iteration. We have a highly collaborative environment where the team works together with their Product Expert and Stakeholders to define product solutions. Everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our products and share the success of releasing valuable features on a regular basis.
To land this job you'll need to have:
5+ years relevant experience in Software Development
Proven experience in software design, architecture, and services solutions
A solid understanding of PHP and Open Source solutions
Process experience with security, environment management, and capacity planning
Proven Object Oriented experience
Understanding of Test Driven Development
Confidence with Linux, Python, Javascript
Familiarity with software release procedures and requirements
Knowledge of a variety of general web technologies (HTML, AJAX, XML, JSON, etc.)
A proven ability to work with others to efficiently tackle teamwork-oriented tasks
We seek folks who are personable, friendly and positive thinking. If you fit this bill, send your resume our way. Please drop us a brief line with a cover letter sharing your salary expectations and anything else we should know about you that your resume doesn't already reveal. Relocation will be considered for qualified candidates.
Please email your resume to careers@beatport.com
Beatport offers a cool downtown location just blocks from Coors Field and a casual, funky working environment that is a pleasure to spend your day in. Want to know more about us – check out our website at www.beatport.com
Mercury Payment Systems - Database Administrator, Software Engineer III, IT Support Manager
Mercury Payment Systems, a national leader in secure electronic payment
processing solutions, offers a strategic, fast paced, high-energy work
environment. Headquartered in Durango, CO with a branch office in Denver,
Mercury is committed to offering high performance products, services and
support in turn creating competitive advantages for their point-of-sale
(POS) partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures availability, performance and accessibility of databases to meet
business needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensures availability, performance and accessibility of databases to
meet the business needs of Mercury Payment Systems
* Promotes usability of databases to support business needs; Works
with customers to recommend query tools to assist with data retrieval
requirements
* Ensures customer data access requests are managed appropriately and
completed
* Completes and improves on daily checklists to monitor database
operations
* 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 project teams
* SQL Server Functions include
* Backup strategy, review and maintenance
* Database recovery to meet business requirements
* Data cleanup, data refresh
* Communicates production related issues to the team and addresses
them professionally in a collaborative, problem solving manner
* Ensures critical production databases can be recovered as required
by the business
* Performs routine database administration work
* Communicates with the IT operations group regarding production
issues
* Reviews Emergency Changes, Standard Changes and recommends additions
and updates of the Database Operations Standard Change Master document
* Performs code and design reviews with the Database Development Team
* Provides assistance in the development, maintenance, and monitoring
of database systems
* Adheres to company policies as defined
* Accepts and completes assignments with open, cooperative, positive,
and team oriented attitudes
* Actively participates in team meetings and 1 on 1 communications
* Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of applicable
products and services as they evolve
* Increases knowledge through internal resources, supervisors, fellow
employee's, company trainings, and trade publications
* Actively pursues job related certifications centric to production
database support and administration
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field preferred.
* 1+ years experience with the above duties required.
* T-SQL programming, understanding of database impacts to company and
applications, proficiency with the entire MS Office Suite
* Strong written and oral communications
* Thorough reading comprehension
* Proactive troubleshooting, listening and problem solving skills
* Critical thinking using logic and reason
* Excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
* Ability to sit for long periods of time
* Ability to interact with a diverse population
* Ability to work on computer for long periods of time
* Ability to accept and evolve with changes in policies and procedures
environment
COMPENSATION
Mercury offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits
package that includes a 401(k) plan.
________________________________________________________________________
Mercury Payment Systems, a national leader in secure electronic payment
processing solutions, offers a strategic, fast paced, high-energy work
environment. Headquartered in Durango, CO with a branch office in Denver,
Mercury is committed to offering high performance products, services and
support in turn creating competitive advantages for their point-of-sale
(POS) partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
Software engineers with Salesforce.com specialization are responsible for
building client-specific solutions on the Force.com platform using Apex and
Visual Force to support the business needs.
He or she will analyze requirements with the development team and
stakeholders and propose software designs, instruct and guide peers on the
proper methods of design and implementation, define data models, develop
code using Apex and VisualForce, support configuration changes and follow
best practices within the Salesforce.com environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop, test and maintain software applications following the
Mercury defined software development life cycle methodology.
* Develop, test, and deploy Salesforce.com code using best practices.
* Develop custom Salesforce.com code using Apex and VisualForce.
* Adhere to standards and policies set forth for development in the
Salesforce.com platform. (not sure if we need this bullet point)
* Recommend best practices regarding development on the Salesforce.com
platform (not sure if we need this bullet point if we have point number 2)
. Provide hands-on functional and technical expertise in the
analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business
processes and applications for Salesforce.com.
* Adhere to all Mercury and Salesforce.com defined code standards with
code maintainability being the focus.
. Understand the business needs of internal customers and help
design and deliver comprehensive solutions to address those needs.
* Architect custom solutions to meet business requirements.
* Provide consulting support on processes and systems issues.
* Provide innovative ideas to improve the capability of the team.
Communication Skills
* Be able to present ideas and concepts with good verbal and
presentation skills.
* Convey information in a clear and concise manner.
* Develop written communication with few grammatical or spelling
errors.
Education and Training
* Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of applicable products
and services as they evolve.
* Stay abreast of new capabilities in the Salesforce.com environment,
including new functionality in the core system as well as solutions on the
AppExchange.
* Increase knowledge through internal resources, supervisors, fellow
employees, company trainings, and trade publications.
* Keep abreast of current tools and technologies and suggest
appropriate tools to improve software development.
* Help others learn and improve.
Organizational skills
* Organize and prioritize duties to meet the business needs and team
commitments.
* Set development estimates and adhere to those schedules.
* Focus on task at hand and minimize outside distractions.
Values and Ethics
* Promote teamwork.
* Adhere to company policies and values as defined.
* Accept and complete assignments with an open, cooperative, positive
and team oriented attitude.
* Actively participate in team meetings and 1 on 1 communications.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field preferred
. Salesforce.com Developer Certification preferred
* 5+ years experience in Salesforce.com/Apex Development required
* 10+ years overall software development experience required
. Building client-specific solutions on the Force.com platform using
Apex and Visual Force
. Developing integration processes using Salesforce.com, Web
Services API and third-party integration
. Expert knowledge of relational databases and data modeling
. Proficiency in .NET and C#, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, SQL, Java,
SOAP-based web services, Apex, and SQL Experience with ETL tools
. Ability to develop, test and deploy using the Eclipse IDE
. Knowledge of enterprise systems including CRM, SFA, and ERP
COMPENSATION
Mercury offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits
package that includes a 401(k) plan.
About Mercury Payment Systems
Known as an "innovations" leader in the Payment Processing Industry, Mercury
Payment Systems was awarded in 2011 for the 2nd year in a row the top (GOLD)
award in the Payment Processing category and Best Overall Retail Technology
Vendor at RSPA. We were honored with a "Best Company To Work For In
Colorado" and a ColoradoBiz Magazine "Top Company" award in 2008.
Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with a second office in Denver, we offer
challenging career opportunities in a fast paced, strategic work
environment. EOE
________________________________________________________________________
Mercury Payment Systems, a national leader in secure electronic payment
processing solutions, offers a strategic, fast paced, high-energy work
environment. Headquartered in Durango, CO with a branch office in Denver,
Mercury is committed to offering high performance products, services and
support in turn creating competitive advantages for their point-of-sale
(POS) partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
The IT Support Manager is responsible for managing existing operations and
implementing new operations processes for Mercury's IT systems. He or she is
the leader of a team that operates technology assets to provide transaction
processing and business support services.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Operate Production Components of Business and Transaction
environments
* LAN/WAN, Voice, Server, OS, Application, Etc.
* Perform recurring operational tasks in a consistent and timely
manner
* Use Change Management to control and deliver stable environment
* Review Individual and Overall Change Success Rate
* Deliver Continuous Monitoring & Reporting
* Service Availability & Performance
* Asset Availability & Capacity
* Generate alerts on Service and Asset outages
* Historical uptime and availability reporting
* Respond to Outages
* Be informed and aware of service status
* Develop outage response plans for each service
* Maintain On Call Response Team(s)
* Outages: Detect, Alert, Respond, Investigate, Coordinate, Recovery,
Remedy, Recommend
* Service Desk and Customer Service
* Maintain a Service Desk as a Single Point of Contact for all
IT-related requests coming from the business.
* Use the Service Desk to perform communication and notification.
* Use the Service Desk to receive and manage ad-hoc requests for
change and research.
* Monitor and manage the IT Service Desk and IT Operations work
ticketing queues for capacity and backlog.
* Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information
tactfully
* Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate
alternative business solutions
* Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and
deepen client relationships
* Manage client expectations effectively
* Service Management
* Responsible for key elements of service addition and update process
* Communicate Deployment and Operational requirements to project teams
* Manage expectations across stakeholder groups
* Perform Sign-Off of project Deployability and Operability
* Identify and obtain tools & training necessary to support services
* Coordinate and manage Impact and Deployment calendar
* Assignment of resources to perform deployments and updates
* Ensure deployments and updates are performed according to
documentation
* Communicate service deficiencies to product owners
* Operational Excellence
* Minimize controllable outages
* Create common, consistent, measurable, and repeatable processes
* Implement and measure compliance with operational policies and
procedures
* Maintain environment according to consistent policy. Document
exceptions.
* Perform all activities in a manner compliant with relevant
regulation, policy, and procedures.
* Leadership
* Hold team meetings
* Generate enthusiasm among team members
* Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model
* Seek and participates in development opportunities above and beyond
training required by Mercury
* Increase knowledge through internal resources, supervisors, fellow
employees, company trainings, and trade publications
* Encourage knowledge sharing and self-improvement
* Identify staffing capacity needs
* Develop and maintain job descriptions
* Interview and hire new employees
* Perform regular 1 on 1 meetings with IT Operations team employees
* Perform regular reviews of employee performance
* Assist employees with growth objectives
* Effectively manage senior technical resources
* Inform team of Mercury Goals & Objectives
* Provide prioritized tasks to team
* Share responsibility for project success
* Develop & implement team education plans
* Facilitate effective team interaction
* Acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions
* Departmental
* Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with
both internal and external clients
* Accept and complete assignments with open, cooperative, positive,
and team oriented attitudes
* Actively participate in team meetings
* Actively participate in 1 on 1 communications with supervisors
* Actively apply feedback received on day-to-day work and strive to
improve performance
o Keeps workroom neat, organized and secure
o Participates in the implementation and support of IT-related policies
* Adhere to company policies as defined
* Teamwork
* Responsible for communication between IT Operations and other
departments
* Provide technical, operational, and architectural expertise to
project teams
* Select, develop, and evaluate personnel when assigning to project
teams
* Communicate constraints, problems, obstacles, and roadblocks to all
teams in respectful and factual manner.
* Develop and maintain working relationships with Vendors & Partners.
* Seek advice of peers on technical and procedural issues
* Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with
possible solutions
* Advocate for Department, "Win" for Mercury. Make decisions that
support business requirements and maximize Mercury's Information Technology
investments.
* Planning & Budget
* Recommend projects and infrastructure improvements
* Contribute to team schedule and project plan
* Communicate ability to reach business goals
* Recommend projects and changes necessary to accomplish business
goals
* Contribute to development of the IT department budget
* Manage team building, recognition, training, and travel budget for
team
QUALIFICATIONS
. Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field preferred.
. Microsoft certifications preferred
. 5+ years IT experience required
. 3+ years operational leadership experience required
. Familiarity with an IT Governance framework (ITIL, COBIT, MOF)
preferred.
. Familiarity with Agile development methodology preferred.
. Experience delivering highly available services.
COMPENSATION
Mercury offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits
package that includes a 401(k) plan.
processing solutions, offers a strategic, fast paced, high-energy work
environment. Headquartered in Durango, CO with a branch office in Denver,
Mercury is committed to offering high performance products, services and
support in turn creating competitive advantages for their point-of-sale
(POS) partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures availability, performance and accessibility of databases to meet
business needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensures availability, performance and accessibility of databases to
meet the business needs of Mercury Payment Systems
* Promotes usability of databases to support business needs; Works
with customers to recommend query tools to assist with data retrieval
requirements
* Ensures customer data access requests are managed appropriately and
completed
* Completes and improves on daily checklists to monitor database
operations
* 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 project teams
* SQL Server Functions include
* Backup strategy, review and maintenance
* Database recovery to meet business requirements
* Data cleanup, data refresh
* Communicates production related issues to the team and addresses
them professionally in a collaborative, problem solving manner
* Ensures critical production databases can be recovered as required
by the business
* Performs routine database administration work
* Communicates with the IT operations group regarding production
issues
* Reviews Emergency Changes, Standard Changes and recommends additions
and updates of the Database Operations Standard Change Master document
* Performs code and design reviews with the Database Development Team
* Provides assistance in the development, maintenance, and monitoring
of database systems
* Adheres to company policies as defined
* Accepts and completes assignments with open, cooperative, positive,
and team oriented attitudes
* Actively participates in team meetings and 1 on 1 communications
* Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of applicable
products and services as they evolve
* Increases knowledge through internal resources, supervisors, fellow
employee's, company trainings, and trade publications
* Actively pursues job related certifications centric to production
database support and administration
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field preferred.
* 1+ years experience with the above duties required.
* T-SQL programming, understanding of database impacts to company and
applications, proficiency with the entire MS Office Suite
* Strong written and oral communications
* Thorough reading comprehension
* Proactive troubleshooting, listening and problem solving skills
* Critical thinking using logic and reason
* Excellent time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
* Ability to sit for long periods of time
* Ability to interact with a diverse population
* Ability to work on computer for long periods of time
* Ability to accept and evolve with changes in policies and procedures
environment
COMPENSATION
Mercury offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits
package that includes a 401(k) plan.
________________________________________________________________________
Mercury Payment Systems, a national leader in secure electronic payment
processing solutions, offers a strategic, fast paced, high-energy work
environment. Headquartered in Durango, CO with a branch office in Denver,
Mercury is committed to offering high performance products, services and
support in turn creating competitive advantages for their point-of-sale
(POS) partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
Software engineers with Salesforce.com specialization are responsible for
building client-specific solutions on the Force.com platform using Apex and
Visual Force to support the business needs.
He or she will analyze requirements with the development team and
stakeholders and propose software designs, instruct and guide peers on the
proper methods of design and implementation, define data models, develop
code using Apex and VisualForce, support configuration changes and follow
best practices within the Salesforce.com environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop, test and maintain software applications following the
Mercury defined software development life cycle methodology.
* Develop, test, and deploy Salesforce.com code using best practices.
* Develop custom Salesforce.com code using Apex and VisualForce.
* Adhere to standards and policies set forth for development in the
Salesforce.com platform. (not sure if we need this bullet point)
* Recommend best practices regarding development on the Salesforce.com
platform (not sure if we need this bullet point if we have point number 2)
. Provide hands-on functional and technical expertise in the
analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business
processes and applications for Salesforce.com.
* Adhere to all Mercury and Salesforce.com defined code standards with
code maintainability being the focus.
. Understand the business needs of internal customers and help
design and deliver comprehensive solutions to address those needs.
* Architect custom solutions to meet business requirements.
* Provide consulting support on processes and systems issues.
* Provide innovative ideas to improve the capability of the team.
Communication Skills
* Be able to present ideas and concepts with good verbal and
presentation skills.
* Convey information in a clear and concise manner.
* Develop written communication with few grammatical or spelling
errors.
Education and Training
* Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of applicable products
and services as they evolve.
* Stay abreast of new capabilities in the Salesforce.com environment,
including new functionality in the core system as well as solutions on the
AppExchange.
* Increase knowledge through internal resources, supervisors, fellow
employees, company trainings, and trade publications.
* Keep abreast of current tools and technologies and suggest
appropriate tools to improve software development.
* Help others learn and improve.
Organizational skills
* Organize and prioritize duties to meet the business needs and team
commitments.
* Set development estimates and adhere to those schedules.
* Focus on task at hand and minimize outside distractions.
Values and Ethics
* Promote teamwork.
* Adhere to company policies and values as defined.
* Accept and complete assignments with an open, cooperative, positive
and team oriented attitude.
* Actively participate in team meetings and 1 on 1 communications.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field preferred
. Salesforce.com Developer Certification preferred
* 5+ years experience in Salesforce.com/Apex Development required
* 10+ years overall software development experience required
. Building client-specific solutions on the Force.com platform using
Apex and Visual Force
. Developing integration processes using Salesforce.com, Web
Services API and third-party integration
. Expert knowledge of relational databases and data modeling
. Proficiency in .NET and C#, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, SQL, Java,
SOAP-based web services, Apex, and SQL Experience with ETL tools
. Ability to develop, test and deploy using the Eclipse IDE
. Knowledge of enterprise systems including CRM, SFA, and ERP
COMPENSATION
Mercury offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits
package that includes a 401(k) plan.
About Mercury Payment Systems
Known as an "innovations" leader in the Payment Processing Industry, Mercury
Payment Systems was awarded in 2011 for the 2nd year in a row the top (GOLD)
award in the Payment Processing category and Best Overall Retail Technology
Vendor at RSPA. We were honored with a "Best Company To Work For In
Colorado" and a ColoradoBiz Magazine "Top Company" award in 2008.
Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, with a second office in Denver, we offer
challenging career opportunities in a fast paced, strategic work
environment. EOE
________________________________________________________________________
Mercury Payment Systems, a national leader in secure electronic payment
processing solutions, offers a strategic, fast paced, high-energy work
environment. Headquartered in Durango, CO with a branch office in Denver,
Mercury is committed to offering high performance products, services and
support in turn creating competitive advantages for their point-of-sale
(POS) partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
The IT Support Manager is responsible for managing existing operations and
implementing new operations processes for Mercury's IT systems. He or she is
the leader of a team that operates technology assets to provide transaction
processing and business support services.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Operate Production Components of Business and Transaction
environments
* LAN/WAN, Voice, Server, OS, Application, Etc.
* Perform recurring operational tasks in a consistent and timely
manner
* Use Change Management to control and deliver stable environment
* Review Individual and Overall Change Success Rate
* Deliver Continuous Monitoring & Reporting
* Service Availability & Performance
* Asset Availability & Capacity
* Generate alerts on Service and Asset outages
* Historical uptime and availability reporting
* Respond to Outages
* Be informed and aware of service status
* Develop outage response plans for each service
* Maintain On Call Response Team(s)
* Outages: Detect, Alert, Respond, Investigate, Coordinate, Recovery,
Remedy, Recommend
* Service Desk and Customer Service
* Maintain a Service Desk as a Single Point of Contact for all
IT-related requests coming from the business.
* Use the Service Desk to perform communication and notification.
* Use the Service Desk to receive and manage ad-hoc requests for
change and research.
* Monitor and manage the IT Service Desk and IT Operations work
ticketing queues for capacity and backlog.
* Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information
tactfully
* Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate
alternative business solutions
* Continually seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and
deepen client relationships
* Manage client expectations effectively
* Service Management
* Responsible for key elements of service addition and update process
* Communicate Deployment and Operational requirements to project teams
* Manage expectations across stakeholder groups
* Perform Sign-Off of project Deployability and Operability
* Identify and obtain tools & training necessary to support services
* Coordinate and manage Impact and Deployment calendar
* Assignment of resources to perform deployments and updates
* Ensure deployments and updates are performed according to
documentation
* Communicate service deficiencies to product owners
* Operational Excellence
* Minimize controllable outages
* Create common, consistent, measurable, and repeatable processes
* Implement and measure compliance with operational policies and
procedures
* Maintain environment according to consistent policy. Document
exceptions.
* Perform all activities in a manner compliant with relevant
regulation, policy, and procedures.
* Leadership
* Hold team meetings
* Generate enthusiasm among team members
* Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model
* Seek and participates in development opportunities above and beyond
training required by Mercury
* Increase knowledge through internal resources, supervisors, fellow
employees, company trainings, and trade publications
* Encourage knowledge sharing and self-improvement
* Identify staffing capacity needs
* Develop and maintain job descriptions
* Interview and hire new employees
* Perform regular 1 on 1 meetings with IT Operations team employees
* Perform regular reviews of employee performance
* Assist employees with growth objectives
* Effectively manage senior technical resources
* Inform team of Mercury Goals & Objectives
* Provide prioritized tasks to team
* Share responsibility for project success
* Develop & implement team education plans
* Facilitate effective team interaction
* Acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions
* Departmental
* Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with
both internal and external clients
* Accept and complete assignments with open, cooperative, positive,
and team oriented attitudes
* Actively participate in team meetings
* Actively participate in 1 on 1 communications with supervisors
* Actively apply feedback received on day-to-day work and strive to
improve performance
o Keeps workroom neat, organized and secure
o Participates in the implementation and support of IT-related policies
* Adhere to company policies as defined
* Teamwork
* Responsible for communication between IT Operations and other
departments
* Provide technical, operational, and architectural expertise to
project teams
* Select, develop, and evaluate personnel when assigning to project
teams
* Communicate constraints, problems, obstacles, and roadblocks to all
teams in respectful and factual manner.
* Develop and maintain working relationships with Vendors & Partners.
* Seek advice of peers on technical and procedural issues
* Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with
possible solutions
* Advocate for Department, "Win" for Mercury. Make decisions that
support business requirements and maximize Mercury's Information Technology
investments.
* Planning & Budget
* Recommend projects and infrastructure improvements
* Contribute to team schedule and project plan
* Communicate ability to reach business goals
* Recommend projects and changes necessary to accomplish business
goals
* Contribute to development of the IT department budget
* Manage team building, recognition, training, and travel budget for
team
QUALIFICATIONS
. Bachelors Degree in computer science or related field preferred.
. Microsoft certifications preferred
. 5+ years IT experience required
. 3+ years operational leadership experience required
. Familiarity with an IT Governance framework (ITIL, COBIT, MOF)
preferred.
. Familiarity with Agile development methodology preferred.
. Experience delivering highly available services.
COMPENSATION
Mercury offers competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits
package that includes a 401(k) plan.
Echostar - Senior Program Manager, Senior Engineer, Software Engineer
Test Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for ensuring the success
of the software test effort on a project. The TPM coordinates the
efforts of cross functional teams to ensure timely delivery of test
according to plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Collaborate with Software Project Managers, Hardware
Project Managers, IT, software development and others as necessary.
· Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support
the test effort in collaboration with senior management and
stakeholders.
· Develop project charters, schedules and associated
communications documents for the test effort.
· Effectively communicate project expectations to test team
members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with
project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
· Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve
test project goals.
· Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the
project team.
· Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
· Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify
risks, and devise contingency plans.
· Define project success criteria and disseminate them to
involved parties throughout project life cycle.
· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members
and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their
assigned work.
· Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to
the success of the project.
· Conduct project post mortems in order to identify
successful and unsuccessful project elements.
· Develop best practices and tools for project execution and
management.
· Promote and educate the organization on test needs and
dependencies.
· The TPM also provides an independent voice for quality and
test issues in the organization.
Skills and Qualifications
Education
· Masters Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science,
or other engineering discipline
· PMP certification.
Experience
· Minimum 6 years direct experience as a software project
manager.
· Minimum 4 years experience in software development and
software test.
· Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Greenhopper and other
Atlassian tools.
· Video content delivery experience.
· Project experience with J2EE, SOA, Client/Server
environments.
· Experience with Agile lifecycle.
Skills
· Can work both independently and in a team-oriented,
collaborative environment.
· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
· Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and
efficiently.
· Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of
sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
· Ability to ask penetrating questions, identify unstated
assumptions, and resolve personnel conflicts.
· Strong written and oral communication skills; strong
interpersonal skills.
· Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new
technologies.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a
high-pressure environment.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
________________________________________________________________________
The position is primarily responsible on writing scripts to automate all
test procedures for final validation of software/hardware that are
currently being tested manually by other departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Completes advanced tasks, using established and newly
developed procedures in a technical discipline which relates to hardware
and software engineering projects. Types of projects may include complex
software configuration, independent laboratory testing, data analysis,
and reporting.
· Works on multiple complex projects requiring use of
independent discretion, with broad scope impact, under light
supervision.
· Proficient and adheres to relevant processes and
procedures. May make process and procedure recommendations to address
issues/inefficiencies with techniques, tools, materials, and/or
equipment.
· Must be able to learn and apply advanced technical skills
and concepts as appropriate for the area within the department, may
include software configuration, use of laboratory equipment, statistical
analysis, etc.
· Must be able to learn and apply advanced knowledge of
commonly used applications as appropriate for the area within the
department, such as various engineering systems, EAS, EZWriter and
Microsoft Office.
· Assists with planning and testing of the testing for using
vendor equipment, prototypes, test tools, etc.
· Assist in test plan development and overseeing technical
input of test plans.
· Evaluating existing testing process and procedures
performed by test organizations. Drive improvements and define processes
as needed.
· Evaluate and understand product requirements. Accordingly,
participate in product design reviews and work with the development
architect and development team to incorporate testability requirements.
· Work within the team in determining which manual test
procedures can be automated.
· Proactively seeks to make continuous improvements to Test
coverage and execution.
· Collaborates with other technical resources in STO to
evaluate the overall quality of software/system deliverables across all
functional and non-functional parameters.
· Translate system requirements and any special test
requirements into detailed test cases and ensure proper execution of
test campaigns.
· Participate in requirements gathering and detailed design
reviews to ensure robustness, redundancy, and scalability.
· Is involved in customer engagements and provides customer
facing organizations with necessary technical product support. Also,
receives and analyzes existing customer feedback to identify gaps as
well as work with deployment / sustaining organizations as needed.
Customer engagement activity also spans external system integrations and
acts as a liaison with customers and partners while ensuring Test
strategy is aligned appropriately.
· Analyzes competitive products and technologies and makes
appropriate suggestions to influence product / technology direction.
Skills and Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or
University and at least two years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience
· Understands current capabilities of testing such as
planning, developing and execution process.
· Detailed technical knowledge of existing Dish Network, Dish
Mexico, Dish Taiwan, and cable headend systems is preferred. Also be
able to perform System/STB/SW related troubleshooting.
· STB Software Analysis & test planning knowledge/experience
is needed. In addition, minimum 3 years of solid background in Software
Quality & Testing is a must; including hands-on experience with
performing both functional and non-functional testing.
· Is results-oriented and has a high degree of
accountability, commitment and responsibility.
· Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects,
activities and tasks simultaneously and work them to completion with
little supervision.
· Highly analytical and thorough in tasks assigned.
· Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
· Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
· Ability to work under pressure with hard deadlines.
· Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communications
and planning skills required.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
________________________________________________________________________
EchoStar Software Engineer in Test will be responsible for
developing functional test strategies/methodologies, scripting,
effective execution of the functional testing strategy, troubleshooting
and analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
· The ideal candidate will have demonstrable expertise with
IBM RFT, RPT, RQM or comparable functional automation testing tools to
test high-volume media server that streams video content across global
geographic areas to thousands of concurrent users.
· You will be responsible for one or more service areas and
will be expected to have the technical expertise as well as the
necessary people skills to implement and effectively manage the testing
processes in a hands-on capacity.
· If you have experience designing and developing functional
automation test systems with COTS solutions and Open Source solutions
from the ground up, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Design, develop and execute tests and report results.
· Create test plans from scenarios, which may include
conceptualizing functional requirements.
· Work closely with analysts/developers to certify that a
system meets functional requirements.
· Work closely with developers to analyze and communicate
defects.
· Participate in reviews and audits of product requirements,
specifications, designs, code, and test plans related to the SDLC.
Skills and Qualifications
Education/Experience
· Bachelor or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science or
Information Technology from a 4 year accredited university or
technical school; or at least three to five years related experience
and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 5-10 Years.
Mandatory:
· A minimum of 3 full life cycle implementations, specically
with Tomcat, JBOSS, WebLogic or similar environments, with Java/J2EE
experience.
· At least 3 years of experience with all phases of testing:
Functional, Regression, Systems, Integration and Performance Testing.
· At least 3 years of experience with defining the testing
strategy for large scale programs and ensuring requirements traceability
throughout the system development lifecycle.
· At least 3 years of experience writing test plans, test
scenarios, test cases, execution of test case and documentation and
interpretation of test results.
· Solid SQL skills in Mysql or Oracle databases, able to
write complex SQL queries and understand data relationships.
Preferred:
· At least 3 years of solid coding experience in Java,
C/C++/C# and Mysql/Oracle DB skills.
· At least 3 years of experience with driving the quality
assurance processes and gaining delivery buy-in from upper management.
· At least 3 years of testing experience in different
environments including one or more of the following: Services Oriented
Architecture, Web based and n-tier architectures.
· At least 3 years of experience with one or more of the
following tools such as IBM RFT, RPT, RQM or comparable tools such as
HP/Mercury HP toolset, Rational toolset , testing tools and automation
testing toolset.
· 1 to 2 years of development/testing experience with Ruby on
Rails.
· Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills in a
technical environment.
· Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversight.
· Good team player with the ability to handle multiple
concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Solid SQL skills in Mysql or Oracle databases, able to
write complex SQL queries and understand data relationships.
· Experience testing within an Agile development environment.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
of the software test effort on a project. The TPM coordinates the
efforts of cross functional teams to ensure timely delivery of test
according to plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Collaborate with Software Project Managers, Hardware
Project Managers, IT, software development and others as necessary.
· Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support
the test effort in collaboration with senior management and
stakeholders.
· Develop project charters, schedules and associated
communications documents for the test effort.
· Effectively communicate project expectations to test team
members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with
project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
· Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve
test project goals.
· Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the
project team.
· Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
· Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify
risks, and devise contingency plans.
· Define project success criteria and disseminate them to
involved parties throughout project life cycle.
· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members
and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their
assigned work.
· Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to
the success of the project.
· Conduct project post mortems in order to identify
successful and unsuccessful project elements.
· Develop best practices and tools for project execution and
management.
· Promote and educate the organization on test needs and
dependencies.
· The TPM also provides an independent voice for quality and
test issues in the organization.
Skills and Qualifications
Education
· Masters Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science,
or other engineering discipline
· PMP certification.
Experience
· Minimum 6 years direct experience as a software project
manager.
· Minimum 4 years experience in software development and
software test.
· Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Greenhopper and other
Atlassian tools.
· Video content delivery experience.
· Project experience with J2EE, SOA, Client/Server
environments.
· Experience with Agile lifecycle.
Skills
· Can work both independently and in a team-oriented,
collaborative environment.
· Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
· Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and
efficiently.
· Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of
sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
· Ability to ask penetrating questions, identify unstated
assumptions, and resolve personnel conflicts.
· Strong written and oral communication skills; strong
interpersonal skills.
· Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new
technologies.
· Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a
high-pressure environment.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
________________________________________________________________________
The position is primarily responsible on writing scripts to automate all
test procedures for final validation of software/hardware that are
currently being tested manually by other departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Completes advanced tasks, using established and newly
developed procedures in a technical discipline which relates to hardware
and software engineering projects. Types of projects may include complex
software configuration, independent laboratory testing, data analysis,
and reporting.
· Works on multiple complex projects requiring use of
independent discretion, with broad scope impact, under light
supervision.
· Proficient and adheres to relevant processes and
procedures. May make process and procedure recommendations to address
issues/inefficiencies with techniques, tools, materials, and/or
equipment.
· Must be able to learn and apply advanced technical skills
and concepts as appropriate for the area within the department, may
include software configuration, use of laboratory equipment, statistical
analysis, etc.
· Must be able to learn and apply advanced knowledge of
commonly used applications as appropriate for the area within the
department, such as various engineering systems, EAS, EZWriter and
Microsoft Office.
· Assists with planning and testing of the testing for using
vendor equipment, prototypes, test tools, etc.
· Assist in test plan development and overseeing technical
input of test plans.
· Evaluating existing testing process and procedures
performed by test organizations. Drive improvements and define processes
as needed.
· Evaluate and understand product requirements. Accordingly,
participate in product design reviews and work with the development
architect and development team to incorporate testability requirements.
· Work within the team in determining which manual test
procedures can be automated.
· Proactively seeks to make continuous improvements to Test
coverage and execution.
· Collaborates with other technical resources in STO to
evaluate the overall quality of software/system deliverables across all
functional and non-functional parameters.
· Translate system requirements and any special test
requirements into detailed test cases and ensure proper execution of
test campaigns.
· Participate in requirements gathering and detailed design
reviews to ensure robustness, redundancy, and scalability.
· Is involved in customer engagements and provides customer
facing organizations with necessary technical product support. Also,
receives and analyzes existing customer feedback to identify gaps as
well as work with deployment / sustaining organizations as needed.
Customer engagement activity also spans external system integrations and
acts as a liaison with customers and partners while ensuring Test
strategy is aligned appropriately.
· Analyzes competitive products and technologies and makes
appropriate suggestions to influence product / technology direction.
Skills and Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or
University and at least two years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience
· Understands current capabilities of testing such as
planning, developing and execution process.
· Detailed technical knowledge of existing Dish Network, Dish
Mexico, Dish Taiwan, and cable headend systems is preferred. Also be
able to perform System/STB/SW related troubleshooting.
· STB Software Analysis & test planning knowledge/experience
is needed. In addition, minimum 3 years of solid background in Software
Quality & Testing is a must; including hands-on experience with
performing both functional and non-functional testing.
· Is results-oriented and has a high degree of
accountability, commitment and responsibility.
· Self-starter and ability to manage multiple projects,
activities and tasks simultaneously and work them to completion with
little supervision.
· Highly analytical and thorough in tasks assigned.
· Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
· Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
· Ability to work under pressure with hard deadlines.
· Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communications
and planning skills required.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
________________________________________________________________________
EchoStar Software Engineer in Test will be responsible for
developing functional test strategies/methodologies, scripting,
effective execution of the functional testing strategy, troubleshooting
and analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
· The ideal candidate will have demonstrable expertise with
IBM RFT, RPT, RQM or comparable functional automation testing tools to
test high-volume media server that streams video content across global
geographic areas to thousands of concurrent users.
· You will be responsible for one or more service areas and
will be expected to have the technical expertise as well as the
necessary people skills to implement and effectively manage the testing
processes in a hands-on capacity.
· If you have experience designing and developing functional
automation test systems with COTS solutions and Open Source solutions
from the ground up, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Design, develop and execute tests and report results.
· Create test plans from scenarios, which may include
conceptualizing functional requirements.
· Work closely with analysts/developers to certify that a
system meets functional requirements.
· Work closely with developers to analyze and communicate
defects.
· Participate in reviews and audits of product requirements,
specifications, designs, code, and test plans related to the SDLC.
Skills and Qualifications
Education/Experience
· Bachelor or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science or
Information Technology from a 4 year accredited university or
technical school; or at least three to five years related experience
and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 5-10 Years.
Mandatory:
· A minimum of 3 full life cycle implementations, specically
with Tomcat, JBOSS, WebLogic or similar environments, with Java/J2EE
experience.
· At least 3 years of experience with all phases of testing:
Functional, Regression, Systems, Integration and Performance Testing.
· At least 3 years of experience with defining the testing
strategy for large scale programs and ensuring requirements traceability
throughout the system development lifecycle.
· At least 3 years of experience writing test plans, test
scenarios, test cases, execution of test case and documentation and
interpretation of test results.
· Solid SQL skills in Mysql or Oracle databases, able to
write complex SQL queries and understand data relationships.
Preferred:
· At least 3 years of solid coding experience in Java,
C/C++/C# and Mysql/Oracle DB skills.
· At least 3 years of experience with driving the quality
assurance processes and gaining delivery buy-in from upper management.
· At least 3 years of testing experience in different
environments including one or more of the following: Services Oriented
Architecture, Web based and n-tier architectures.
· At least 3 years of experience with one or more of the
following tools such as IBM RFT, RPT, RQM or comparable tools such as
HP/Mercury HP toolset, Rational toolset , testing tools and automation
testing toolset.
· 1 to 2 years of development/testing experience with Ruby on
Rails.
· Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills in a
technical environment.
· Self-motivated, requiring minimal oversight.
· Good team player with the ability to handle multiple
concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Solid SQL skills in Mysql or Oracle databases, able to
write complex SQL queries and understand data relationships.
· Experience testing within an Agile development environment.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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