Responsible for providing tier 3 application and environment support for production and pre-production environments for GHX products.
Will work closely with internal GHX teams and resources to rapidly and effectively address customer issues.
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Efficiently resolves customer issues with a high degree of professionalism, courtesy and friendliness.
· Strives to understand the needs and use cases of our customers.
· Acts as escalation point for technical issues that occur within Customer Support.
· Triages, recreates and debugs customer issues.
· Escalates issues to development and/or aide in technical resolutions as appropriate.
· Develops customer support processes to assist the support team as we grow.
· Contributes to application design, and implementations to ensure architecture meets 99.9% uptime goal.
· Participates in maintenance, operations acceptance testing and / or release activities.
· Interacts with cross-functional product development and marketing teams to ensure customer feedback is evaluated and integrated back into our product roadmap.
· Provides application performance tuning and debugging.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Must have a subset of the following):
· JBoss Application Server Administration.
· Tomcat Application Server Administration.
· WebLogic Application Server Administration.
· WebMethods Server Administration.
· IIS Application Server Administration.
· Apache Web Server Administration.
· Informatica Application Server Administration.
· Business Objects Application Server Administration.
· Working knowledge of Unix / Linux command line environment.
· Working knowledge of Unix / Linux shell scripting.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
· Thread Dump analysis experience
· JVM tuning experience
· Solaris Administrator certification
· CCNA
· MSCE
· Oracle Administrator certification
· EDI (ANSI/X12) and XML knowledge
· Veritas Cluster Manager
· JVM monitoring tools (jvmstat, etc.)
· Network monitoring (snoop, NetMon)
· AS2 (Isoft Commerce Suite)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree software engineering, computer science or in a related discipline, or combination of education and related experience.
· Must be able to work from own initiative, learn quickly, and function effectively with team members in a high pressure environment.
· Must possess effective listening, verbal and written communication skills.
· J2EE or .Net application production/customer support experience.
· Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic team environment.
· History of delivering high-quality support with an emphasis on customer service.
· Experience with task automation.
· Experience with environment monitoring tools (ProActiveNet or SiteScope).
· Previous production on-call experience.
· Must be able to occasionally work a varied schedule to ensure the team provides 24/7/365 support to customers.
· Ability to seek alternative sources of information.
GHX provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GHX complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
GHX expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GHX’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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The Performance Test Analyst will function as a member of the Architecture and Performance team in the areas of systems analysis and data collection specific to performance and operations testing of new solutions. This individual will work with the team to develop testing criteria, configure environment parameters, execute test scenarios, analyze results and provide recommendations. This individual will also be required to assist operations and support staff on Production adoption of services once testing is completed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide high-level support in the areas of web, application and system analysis
· Responsible for planning, design, execution and analysis of test scenarios against internally developed, 3rd party, and other web-based platforms
· Creation and maintenance of automated test scripts for functionality and performance testing.
· Documentation of all test scenarios and outcomes
· Testing of products based on Business Process analysis and Engineering specifications
· Provide recommendations for promotion of solutions based on testing outcomes
· This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will often present solutions and ideas to technical, non-technical audiences.
· Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years in Information Technology, with diverse knowledge in Performance Testing Products, Networking, Systems Administration, Application Engineering, QA and Database Interaction.
Qualifications
· Must be able to work from own initiative, learn quickly, and function effectively with team members.
· Information Technology Background with 1-3 years experience in hands-on experience
· Experience with applications/services delivered over the Internet
· Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
· Experience with task automation
· Experience with environment monitoring tools (ProActiveNet, SiteScope, Nagios, Patrol, etc).
· Experience with performance testing tools (LoadRunner (preferred), jmeter, QTP, etc)
· Basic understanding of database operations including structured query languages (PLSQL/TransactSQL).
· Advanced knowledge of interacting with UNIX operating systems (Solaris/Linux preferred), including shell scripting, debugging
· Unix Shell Script and/or PERL scripting preferred.
· Ability to seek alternative sources of information (required)
Education / Certification
High School Degree (Required)
Solaris Certification (Preferred)
CCNA
Bachelors Degree
MSCE
Associates Degree (required)
Technical Skills (must have a subset of the following):
JBoss Application Server Admin
Understanding of OSI Model
EDI (ANSI/X12) and XML knowledge
Weblogic Application Server Admin
JVM monitoring tools (jvmstat, etc)
DBMS (SQL, Oracle) (preferred)
WebMethods Server Administratrion
Network monitoring (snoop, NetMon)
AS2
IIS Application Server Admin
ETL (Informatica/DataIntegrator)
Unix shell scripting
Veritas Cluster Manager
Business Objects
Sun Solaris 10
Apache Administration
VM Ware
Solaris Zoning
Microsoft SQL 2003/2008
Unix Virtualization
LDOM
Oracle Database Server
Windows Server 2003 (or higher)
Red Hat Linux
Network Load Balancers (Cisco/F5)
GHX provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GHX complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
GHX expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GHX’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Scottrade - QA Automation Supervisor
*If you are interested in this role please e-mail me at jguyton@scottrade.com*
Scottrade,Inc. has a QA Automation Supervisor position available in Westminster, CO. The main purpose of this position is to review new and existing testing assignments focused on software automation, and to work with team members and the QA Automation Manager to assign, estimate and allocate testing resources. Escalate testing issues and project risks as required. The position requires specialization in developing and applying automated smoke and regression tests to ensure that existing functionality continues to function as designed as the software is modified for enhancements and fixes. Provide expertise in data management for test set-up and reusability, tools (e.g. Quality Center & QTP), automation frameworks, batch regression methods, smoke tests, and other automation related areas. Participate in the interview process of new hires, and follow-up to ensure training plans are reviewed with new employees. This position will be responsible for successfully mentoring employees, and conducting quarterly performance reviews.
Responsibilities:
• Interview potential new hires and review training plans with new employees. Mentor direct reports to ensure employee growth and retention
• Work with team members and QA Automation Management to review new and existing testing assignments, and assign, estimate, and allocate testing resources as required. Escalate testing issues and risks as required
• Attend project related meetings to ensure automated testing milestones for team members are met. Ensure QA Automation Summary reports are produced to measure and provide transparency for QA Automation related activities
• Work with team members to ensure readiness of application production deployments. Ensure automated test scripts, post deployment verification test scripts, regression suites, etc. have been completed to ensure a quality production release
• Provide continuous feedback on employee performance and complete and conduct quarterly performance reviews
• Document and maintain automation tool licenses and technical support procedures
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and application debugging from a technical and/or business perspective.
• Strong knowledge of Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to direct, mentor and motivate others in a fast-paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to others, and ensure project testing milestones are met.
• Ability to create and improve automated testing processes to reduce overall cycle time and improve software quality.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including requirements analysis and strong application and system architecture knowledge from an automation perspective.
• Ability to logically document testing processes, accumulate testing results and publish reports.
• Solid knowledge in creating, mentoring and working with automation frameworks for test script creation and modification.
• Experience incorporating automation with multiple development methodologies including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile.
• Strong experience and knowledge of programming languages, such as: VB, VBScript, etc to develop automation test scripts and customized functions.
• Basic level proficiency with C++, Java, Cobol or C#.
• Strong knowledge of relational database (SQL and Oracle) with the ability to create and edit queries.
• Strong knowledge of FIX protocols.
• Strong knowledge of API's, .NET, and Web Services.
• Strong knowledge of AS400 mainframes.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of testing Web applications with multiple browsers.
• Strong knowledge of HP Quality Center, to include best practices in regards to requirements management, defect tracking and automation utilization.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 6+ years of Software Quality Assurance Automation experience using QTP or similar automated testing tool. Up to 1 year of experience working with Scottrade applications and coding in a programming language may be applied towards this requirement.
• Experience leading projects within a Software Quality Assurance Automation team required.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management software required.
• Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases required.
• Software Quality Assurance Certification a plus.
• 1+ years prior leadership and/or supervisory experience in a software testing automation role required.
Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce.
Scottrade,Inc. has a QA Automation Supervisor position available in Westminster, CO. The main purpose of this position is to review new and existing testing assignments focused on software automation, and to work with team members and the QA Automation Manager to assign, estimate and allocate testing resources. Escalate testing issues and project risks as required. The position requires specialization in developing and applying automated smoke and regression tests to ensure that existing functionality continues to function as designed as the software is modified for enhancements and fixes. Provide expertise in data management for test set-up and reusability, tools (e.g. Quality Center & QTP), automation frameworks, batch regression methods, smoke tests, and other automation related areas. Participate in the interview process of new hires, and follow-up to ensure training plans are reviewed with new employees. This position will be responsible for successfully mentoring employees, and conducting quarterly performance reviews.
Responsibilities:
• Interview potential new hires and review training plans with new employees. Mentor direct reports to ensure employee growth and retention
• Work with team members and QA Automation Management to review new and existing testing assignments, and assign, estimate, and allocate testing resources as required. Escalate testing issues and risks as required
• Attend project related meetings to ensure automated testing milestones for team members are met. Ensure QA Automation Summary reports are produced to measure and provide transparency for QA Automation related activities
• Work with team members to ensure readiness of application production deployments. Ensure automated test scripts, post deployment verification test scripts, regression suites, etc. have been completed to ensure a quality production release
• Provide continuous feedback on employee performance and complete and conduct quarterly performance reviews
• Document and maintain automation tool licenses and technical support procedures
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and application debugging from a technical and/or business perspective.
• Strong knowledge of Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to direct, mentor and motivate others in a fast-paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to others, and ensure project testing milestones are met.
• Ability to create and improve automated testing processes to reduce overall cycle time and improve software quality.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including requirements analysis and strong application and system architecture knowledge from an automation perspective.
• Ability to logically document testing processes, accumulate testing results and publish reports.
• Solid knowledge in creating, mentoring and working with automation frameworks for test script creation and modification.
• Experience incorporating automation with multiple development methodologies including Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile.
• Strong experience and knowledge of programming languages, such as: VB, VBScript, etc to develop automation test scripts and customized functions.
• Basic level proficiency with C++, Java, Cobol or C#.
• Strong knowledge of relational database (SQL and Oracle) with the ability to create and edit queries.
• Strong knowledge of FIX protocols.
• Strong knowledge of API's, .NET, and Web Services.
• Strong knowledge of AS400 mainframes.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Strong knowledge of testing Web applications with multiple browsers.
• Strong knowledge of HP Quality Center, to include best practices in regards to requirements management, defect tracking and automation utilization.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 6+ years of Software Quality Assurance Automation experience using QTP or similar automated testing tool. Up to 1 year of experience working with Scottrade applications and coding in a programming language may be applied towards this requirement.
• Experience leading projects within a Software Quality Assurance Automation team required.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management software required.
• Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases required.
• Software Quality Assurance Certification a plus.
• 1+ years prior leadership and/or supervisory experience in a software testing automation role required.
Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Scottrade - QA Engineer, Training Specialist
*If you are interested in this role please e-mail me at jguyton@scottrade.com*
Scottrade, Inc. has a QA Engineer position available in Westminster, CO. The main purpose of this position is to review and analyze requirements and develop test plans and test cases for applications across Scottrade test and production environments. Execute regression tests to verify business and technical requirements have been met. This position works with Business and IT departments to create the overall test strategy and mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities:
• Work with appropriate project teams to review and provide feedback on requirements and application functionality to improve software quality and to create test plans and test cases. Ensure the test cases are properly defined in the QA test tool repository. Work with Automation Development team to determine overall test strategy.
• Mentor junior team members to develop subject matter expertise in application and system functionality. Execute test cases to ensure business and technical requirements traceability and complete test coverage. Act as project lead for small to large sized projects.
• Log defects and work with the Business and IT to prioritize and resolve issues. Notify QA Management of any critical issues or testing impacts and delays.
• Work with Project Managers and QA Management to track and report testing milestones. Notify QA Management of project related risks associated with testing impacts and delays. Mentor junior team members with risk identification techniques and project reporting.
• Create daily and weekly QA Testing Summary reports to provide transparency for QA related activities.
• Attend project requirement and project review meetings as required.
• Participate in testing and documentation of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Comprehensive knowledge of testing methodologies and application debugging from a technical and/or business perspective.
• Strong knowledge of Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to expand product knowledge and act as a project lead for small to large projects.
• Ability to logically document testing processes, accumulate testing results and publish reports.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including requirements analysis and basic application architecture knowledge.
• Basic level proficiency with programming logic.
• Basic level proficiency with SQL and Oracle databases.
• Basic level proficiency with FIX protocols.
• Basic level proficiency with API's, .NET and Web Services.
• Intermediate level proficiency with AS400 mainframes.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Intermediate level proficiency testing Web applications with multiple browsers.
• Basic level proficiency with HP Quality Center.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5 years of Software Quality Assurance experience. Experience with defect tracking and test management software required.
• Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases required.
• Automation experience preferred.
Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce.
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Scottrade, Inc. has an IT Training Specialist position available in Westminster, CO. The main purpose of this position is to create, deliver and evaluate training courses, including but not limited to software and customer service for an IT audience. The courses will be created and delivered by Scottrade Training Specialist(s) as well as vendors.
Responsibilities:
* Develop training curriculum to support the development of all associates utilizing Scottrade University & ILT (instructor-led training) with a primary focus on an IT audience.
* Demonstrate consistent effort to collaborate with teammates when needed on project planning, development and implementation to ensure success.
* Serve as a contact for IT associates searching for training opportunities.
* Assist training manager in tracking projects, goals and overall success of training programs.
* Work with department managers to determine training gaps between skill requirements and job performance, including but not limited to IT associates.
* Create a new associate training program within each area of IT.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Ability to be productive with multiple concurrent tasks.
* Excellent attention to detail and quality.
* Good organizational skills.
* Knowledge of adult learning principles, training methods and techniques.
* Outstanding customer service skills and team player abilities.
* Required competencies include effective communication skills, active listening skills, positive and can-do attitude and commitment to quality.
* Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft office required; advanced level preferred.
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in communications, training or Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* 2+ years training experience required.
* 1+ years project management and/or business analysis experience.
* 1+ years software training experience in an IT environment required.
* 1+ years brokerage or financial experience preferred.
Scottrade, Inc. has a QA Engineer position available in Westminster, CO. The main purpose of this position is to review and analyze requirements and develop test plans and test cases for applications across Scottrade test and production environments. Execute regression tests to verify business and technical requirements have been met. This position works with Business and IT departments to create the overall test strategy and mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities:
• Work with appropriate project teams to review and provide feedback on requirements and application functionality to improve software quality and to create test plans and test cases. Ensure the test cases are properly defined in the QA test tool repository. Work with Automation Development team to determine overall test strategy.
• Mentor junior team members to develop subject matter expertise in application and system functionality. Execute test cases to ensure business and technical requirements traceability and complete test coverage. Act as project lead for small to large sized projects.
• Log defects and work with the Business and IT to prioritize and resolve issues. Notify QA Management of any critical issues or testing impacts and delays.
• Work with Project Managers and QA Management to track and report testing milestones. Notify QA Management of project related risks associated with testing impacts and delays. Mentor junior team members with risk identification techniques and project reporting.
• Create daily and weekly QA Testing Summary reports to provide transparency for QA related activities.
• Attend project requirement and project review meetings as required.
• Participate in testing and documentation of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Comprehensive knowledge of testing methodologies and application debugging from a technical and/or business perspective.
• Strong knowledge of Open Database Connectivity (ODBC).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and team-oriented environment.
• Ability to expand product knowledge and act as a project lead for small to large projects.
• Ability to logically document testing processes, accumulate testing results and publish reports.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including requirements analysis and basic application architecture knowledge.
• Basic level proficiency with programming logic.
• Basic level proficiency with SQL and Oracle databases.
• Basic level proficiency with FIX protocols.
• Basic level proficiency with API's, .NET and Web Services.
• Intermediate level proficiency with AS400 mainframes.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Intermediate level proficiency testing Web applications with multiple browsers.
• Basic level proficiency with HP Quality Center.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5 years of Software Quality Assurance experience. Experience with defect tracking and test management software required.
• Experience creating and executing test plans and test cases required.
• Automation experience preferred.
Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce.
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Scottrade, Inc. has an IT Training Specialist position available in Westminster, CO. The main purpose of this position is to create, deliver and evaluate training courses, including but not limited to software and customer service for an IT audience. The courses will be created and delivered by Scottrade Training Specialist(s) as well as vendors.
Responsibilities:
* Develop training curriculum to support the development of all associates utilizing Scottrade University & ILT (instructor-led training) with a primary focus on an IT audience.
* Demonstrate consistent effort to collaborate with teammates when needed on project planning, development and implementation to ensure success.
* Serve as a contact for IT associates searching for training opportunities.
* Assist training manager in tracking projects, goals and overall success of training programs.
* Work with department managers to determine training gaps between skill requirements and job performance, including but not limited to IT associates.
* Create a new associate training program within each area of IT.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Ability to be productive with multiple concurrent tasks.
* Excellent attention to detail and quality.
* Good organizational skills.
* Knowledge of adult learning principles, training methods and techniques.
* Outstanding customer service skills and team player abilities.
* Required competencies include effective communication skills, active listening skills, positive and can-do attitude and commitment to quality.
* Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft office required; advanced level preferred.
Education & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in communications, training or Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* 2+ years training experience required.
* 1+ years project management and/or business analysis experience.
* 1+ years software training experience in an IT environment required.
* 1+ years brokerage or financial experience preferred.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Oracle - Sr. Java Developer
Our group builds the web client for the Oracle Social Network. We also focus on how other groups can leverage OSN to easily add social features to the products they are working to deliver. We push the limits of the browser using tools like GWT and jQuery to deliver a quality product that people love to use.
Desired skills include:
- 4+ years experience developing client-side, browser-based applications
- 4+ years experience with the Java programming language
- 2+ years experience with the Google Web Toolkit
- AJAX/Comet
- JSON and XML
- Deep understanding of CSS/Javascript
- Agile development experience, particularly an understanding of iterative development, user stories, and test-driven development
- Knowledge of secure browser application development best practices
- Experience developing accessible browser applications a plus
Please send your resume directly to louise.kemp-de.jong@oracle.com.
Desired skills include:
- 4+ years experience developing client-side, browser-based applications
- 4+ years experience with the Java programming language
- 2+ years experience with the Google Web Toolkit
- AJAX/Comet
- JSON and XML
- Deep understanding of CSS/Javascript
- Agile development experience, particularly an understanding of iterative development, user stories, and test-driven development
- Knowledge of secure browser application development best practices
- Experience developing accessible browser applications a plus
Please send your resume directly to louise.kemp-de.jong@oracle.com.
Cable Labs - Web Application Engineer
Our Web Application Engineer is a combined web development and systems
administration position responsible for extending, enhancing, and
supporting commercial and internal web-based applications utilized by
CableLabs and our extended cable industry user base.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with end users and technical staff to leverage our
collaboration systems across projects.
• Extend and enhance the functionality of the collaboration systems
by implementing and testing plugins, creating templates and spaces,
customizing the app format and layout, create user macros, create page
and site templates, and perform theme layout modifications.
• Add new features and capabilities utilizing, CSS, HTML,
Javascript, jQuery, Velocity templates and scripting languages.
• Implement and manage an online forums system.
• Administer security groups and permissions.
• Perform system configuration and administration on responsible
systems.
• Collaborate with the other team members on various internal
systems and projects.
REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of experience installing, configuring, administering and
training users with Confluence or equivalent web-based collaboration
systems.
• 5+ years of experience in web-based application enhancement and
development.
• Exceptional skills in customer service, end user support.
• Exceptional skills at working closely with teams.
• Proficient in web development technologies including CSS,
HTML/XHTML, Javascript, jQuery, Java Velocity templates, Python and Perl
scripting languages.
• Proficient in Apache, Postgres and Linux system administration and
operations
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex technical projects
simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and technical
troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail. Able to suggest
and implement solutions and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills required; ability to
interact with technical and business teams in a positive & productive
manner to accomplish individual, project and company goals.
• 4 year degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent
work experience
DESIRED SKILLS
• Experience with phpBB, vBulletin or other forums software
• Experience with Zope, Plone, Alfresco or other document management
systems
This is a full-time, salaried position with a fantastic benefits package
and great work environment!
Email your resume to: resumes@cablelabs.com with Web Application
Engr in the Subject line.
www.cablelabs.com
administration position responsible for extending, enhancing, and
supporting commercial and internal web-based applications utilized by
CableLabs and our extended cable industry user base.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work with end users and technical staff to leverage our
collaboration systems across projects.
• Extend and enhance the functionality of the collaboration systems
by implementing and testing plugins, creating templates and spaces,
customizing the app format and layout, create user macros, create page
and site templates, and perform theme layout modifications.
• Add new features and capabilities utilizing, CSS, HTML,
Javascript, jQuery, Velocity templates and scripting languages.
• Implement and manage an online forums system.
• Administer security groups and permissions.
• Perform system configuration and administration on responsible
systems.
• Collaborate with the other team members on various internal
systems and projects.
REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of experience installing, configuring, administering and
training users with Confluence or equivalent web-based collaboration
systems.
• 5+ years of experience in web-based application enhancement and
development.
• Exceptional skills in customer service, end user support.
• Exceptional skills at working closely with teams.
• Proficient in web development technologies including CSS,
HTML/XHTML, Javascript, jQuery, Java Velocity templates, Python and Perl
scripting languages.
• Proficient in Apache, Postgres and Linux system administration and
operations
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex technical projects
simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and technical
troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail. Able to suggest
and implement solutions and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills required; ability to
interact with technical and business teams in a positive & productive
manner to accomplish individual, project and company goals.
• 4 year degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent
work experience
DESIRED SKILLS
• Experience with phpBB, vBulletin or other forums software
• Experience with Zope, Plone, Alfresco or other document management
systems
This is a full-time, salaried position with a fantastic benefits package
and great work environment!
Email your resume to: resumes@cablelabs.com with Web Application
Engr in the Subject line.
www.cablelabs.com
Sunday, December 11, 2011
DISH Network - Tax Manager
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.
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.
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.
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