Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more.
At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.
Genesis10 is always seeking top talent for Program Manager in the Dallas area. We sell what you do everyday!
General Description:
Opportunities for Program Managers that have experience as leaders of major initiatives within business and IT. Primary accountability is to ensure the accomplishment of business objectives through the successful execution of programs and projects. Accordingly, program managers will be accountable for designing, leading, and delivering work efforts aligned to strategic and corporate priorities. Additionally, partner with senior executives to ensure business needs are well understood, resources are appropriately allocated across all corporate initiatives, and to coordinate major initiatives with business unit and operational priorities.
Must have the ability to lead and manage multiple projects. Must have portfolio management, resource allocation experience. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, keep reading! Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- Strong ability to organize and marshall organizational resources.
- 7+ years IT & Business Project & Program Management.
- Experience managing at least 2 major programs across multiple divisions in excess of $5,000,000 and/or in excess of 12 months in duration.
- Program-level risk, financial and delivery management.
- Full life cycle project management (Develop project plan, budget through project closing).
- Excellent problem solving, presentation and leadership skills.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and communicate the "big picture" to others.
- Manages multiple changing priorities.
- Requires excellent analytical ability, facilitative, consultative, communication skills, and strong judgment.
- Provides Thought Leadership to client.
- Ability to manage managers.
- Deals well with ambiguity.
- Able to enlist support of cross function teams in large organizations.
- Thrives in complex organizations.
- Local Candidates Preferred.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- C - level leadership experience.
Specific Industry/Tools:
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Financial Services, Mortgage, Banking
- Airline
- Infrastructure
- Data Warehousing
- Structured methodology experience (RUP, PMP, etc)
- MS Project, Niku, Clarity, Primavera, Agile
About Dallas:
Living up to its slogan-"Live Large, Think Big"-Dallas, Texas is the Southwest's leading business and financial center, a bustling city built on the dreams of cattlemen and oil prospectors.
Vibrant and rich, the Dallas area is comprised of a surprisingly diverse collection of communities and districts, from historic squares to stately mansions to sprawling suburbs to shimmering downtown skyscrapers to a thriving telecommunications corridor.
With its combination of big-city sophistication and a distinctively Western flavor, the "Big D" has just about everything-world-class museums, restaurants, night life, amusement parks and shopping, as well as major-league sports, including baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.
Benefits:
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays, personal days, sick days
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- 401K
- Disability, AD&D
- Life Insurance
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Friday, November 10, 2006
Desktop Support Technician in Dallas, TX
This senior-level professional is a seasoned individual producer who applies an advanced, in-depth knowledge of technical concepts, practices and procedures. Incumbents are fully competent to work on complex assignments and perform a full range of technical support activities. The incumbent may act as a member of quick-response user-support team and will often work under demanding deadlines, operating independently to resolve complex end-user problems. Errors will likely cause visible delay, expense and/or disruption to the end-user. May act as a functional/team leader. Individuals must be able to use mature judgment in assigning personnel without causing unnecessary delay to client.
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties require a variety of strong computing, data communication and telecommunication skills, familiarity with various diverse operating environments, applications and equipment, and will vary depending upon the end-user(s) serviced.
Researches, tests, evaluates, and recommends technology, platform, network systems and/or other related services.
Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system , using various types of equipment.
Conducts surveys to determine user needs.
Analyzes test data and recommends hardware or software for purchase.
May design and develop complex software interface programs.
May write technical specifications to send to vendors for bid.
Assists users to identify and solve complex data and/or voice or other communication problems.
Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, and
Responsibilities may encompass: operating systems programming, LAN administration, hardware and software technical support analysis, communications and network systems analysis, configuration management, general end-user support and training, microsystems analysis, data security analysis, software quality assurance and testing, office automation, network operations, information systems auditing, production control analysis, and technical library support.
Senior level may provide functional guidance for tasks or individuals.
Participates with others in technical proposal process.
May assist others during technical presentations to ACS management and/or clients. Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties require a variety of strong computing, data communication and telecommunication skills, familiarity with various diverse operating environments, applications and equipment, and will vary depending upon the end-user(s) serviced.
Researches, tests, evaluates, and recommends technology, platform, network systems and/or other related services.
Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system , using various types of equipment.
Conducts surveys to determine user needs.
Analyzes test data and recommends hardware or software for purchase.
May design and develop complex software interface programs.
May write technical specifications to send to vendors for bid.
Assists users to identify and solve complex data and/or voice or other communication problems.
Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, and
Responsibilities may encompass: operating systems programming, LAN administration, hardware and software technical support analysis, communications and network systems analysis, configuration management, general end-user support and training, microsystems analysis, data security analysis, software quality assurance and testing, office automation, network operations, information systems auditing, production control analysis, and technical library support.
Senior level may provide functional guidance for tasks or individuals.
Participates with others in technical proposal process.
May assist others during technical presentations to ACS management and/or clients. Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tester in Dallas, TX
Create, Execute, Validate User Acceptance Test Scenarios, and cases for all Change Requests (CR) and Incident Reports (IR) per System Requirements. Create Incident Reports for all test failures. Complete functional testing, Partner with teammates to build datapoints for other testing teams.
Experience: Must supply own PC/Must have strong PC skills/Must have DSL or Broadband connection
Ability to communicate effectively to different personalities, abilities, backgrounds (not everyone has telephony or IT experience), and cultures. Must be independent worker with self motivatating skillsMulti-tasking Skills. Ability to work within several applications at one time, communicating across levels and departments with knowledge. Familiar with testing processes/priorities change frequently. Must be able to change gears at moments notice and recognize when priorities are shifting. Documentation - Detailed documentation is necessary for reporting purposes, and to troubleshoot future, similar scenarios. Ability to be assertive, in a productive manner, and take lead of conference calls that have many different subjects and influences being communicated.
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Experience: Must supply own PC/Must have strong PC skills/Must have DSL or Broadband connection
Ability to communicate effectively to different personalities, abilities, backgrounds (not everyone has telephony or IT experience), and cultures. Must be independent worker with self motivatating skillsMulti-tasking Skills. Ability to work within several applications at one time, communicating across levels and departments with knowledge. Familiar with testing processes/priorities change frequently. Must be able to change gears at moments notice and recognize when priorities are shifting. Documentation - Detailed documentation is necessary for reporting purposes, and to troubleshoot future, similar scenarios. Ability to be assertive, in a productive manner, and take lead of conference calls that have many different subjects and influences being communicated.
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Network Administrator (Job #6158) in Dallas, TX
SMARTSOURCE a Nationwide Staffing Firm is currently looking for Network Administrator for one of its Partners an IT Solutions Company.
Location: Dallas, TX
Project Description - Will be responsible for Essilor Network and WIRELESS LAN/WAN admin duties with the rest of the team.
Customer managed
Network Admin
Needs to understand hardware, network, remote, routers, switches and wireless
Skill Set - Needs to have 2-3yrs of Networking experience ( CISCO savvy; no certs needed ); Needs to be well-seasoned if there are no certs.
Please apply online or email yor resume to:
Cari Castillo
888-477-9770, Ext. 7076 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Location: Dallas, TX
Project Description - Will be responsible for Essilor Network and WIRELESS LAN/WAN admin duties with the rest of the team.
Customer managed
Network Admin
Needs to understand hardware, network, remote, routers, switches and wireless
Skill Set - Needs to have 2-3yrs of Networking experience ( CISCO savvy; no certs needed ); Needs to be well-seasoned if there are no certs.
Please apply online or email yor resume to:
Cari Castillo
888-477-9770, Ext. 7076 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Senior Developer in Dallas, TX
Responsibilities include application support and development. Typical responsibilities can include: full life cycle development; provide development support for all components of specific applications; provide primary support on application related issues; develop/maintain system documentation; provide application related support to external users; analysis of existing code and business requirements. The application developer's responsibilities will include business requirement gathering, systems design, some database design, custom application development, report writing, testing and deployment
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Job ID: 43505
Location: Dallas, TX To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Desktop Support Manager in Dallas, TX
This is a senior-level professional, a seasoned individual producer and/or working task leader who applies a comprehensive and in-depth working knowledge of financial/business concepts, policies, practices, processes and procedures to the most complex range of assignments. Incumbents work independently, with general guidance of management. Errors at this level can cause significant delay, expense and/or disruption to the organization. Position involves frequent, regular interaction with all levels of ACS' operations/project management and staff. Prepares and maintains management control (financial/business planning and scheduling) systems for moderately-complex contracts, programs, projects, and/or tasks to determine and maintain the most cost effective method of accomplishing work, identify and mitigate risks, etc., and/or exercises working supervision over subordinate staff performing same.
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs following in support of a large, sensitive, or complex contract, program, or project and/or exercises working supervision over subordinate staff performing any or all of the following:
Assists in the preparation of an operations plan that is in compliance with the cost proposal and contract specifications.
Develops management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyzes and reviews all cost (time, materials, equipment, et al.) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement-of-work are included.
Assists in the implementation of management control systems including basic design of associated software.
Sets-up and maintains project codes for contract billing. May prepare or oversee preparation of client invoicing for all reimbursable items.
Reviews purchase requisitions, time-reporting and labor charges, etc. against the budget, resolves discrepancies and initiates corrections as required.
May prepare procurement documentation as required. Verifies the general ledger to task burdening reports, makes adjustments to the general ledger, etc., coordinating with ACS' headquarters staff as required.
May maintain various databases for designated contracts, programs, and projects.
Provides assistance to ACS' technical/operations staff, coordinating efforts with ACS' contracts/subcontracts, corporate accounting and human resource staffs to assess impact of contract change notices, engineering change proposals, etc.
Monitors the status of program schedules and tracks all funds associated with the contract, program, or project, e.g., direct labor, subcontractors, and temporary labor, etc.
Assesses the financial impact of project status to budget.
Prepares completion cost estimates and projections on funding requirements, indicated final costs, and other planned and ad hoc reports.
Prepares miscellaneous associated reports, charts and graphs on program, project or contract status and makes presentations to management keep them apprised.
May assist functional management in the performance of special assignments and projects in support of ACS' strategic planning efforts.
May be designated as an Equal Opportunity contact to assist ACS in achieving a successful Affirmative Action Program. Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs following in support of a large, sensitive, or complex contract, program, or project and/or exercises working supervision over subordinate staff performing any or all of the following:
Assists in the preparation of an operations plan that is in compliance with the cost proposal and contract specifications.
Develops management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyzes and reviews all cost (time, materials, equipment, et al.) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement-of-work are included.
Assists in the implementation of management control systems including basic design of associated software.
Sets-up and maintains project codes for contract billing. May prepare or oversee preparation of client invoicing for all reimbursable items.
Reviews purchase requisitions, time-reporting and labor charges, etc. against the budget, resolves discrepancies and initiates corrections as required.
May prepare procurement documentation as required. Verifies the general ledger to task burdening reports, makes adjustments to the general ledger, etc., coordinating with ACS' headquarters staff as required.
May maintain various databases for designated contracts, programs, and projects.
Provides assistance to ACS' technical/operations staff, coordinating efforts with ACS' contracts/subcontracts, corporate accounting and human resource staffs to assess impact of contract change notices, engineering change proposals, etc.
Monitors the status of program schedules and tracks all funds associated with the contract, program, or project, e.g., direct labor, subcontractors, and temporary labor, etc.
Assesses the financial impact of project status to budget.
Prepares completion cost estimates and projections on funding requirements, indicated final costs, and other planned and ad hoc reports.
Prepares miscellaneous associated reports, charts and graphs on program, project or contract status and makes presentations to management keep them apprised.
May assist functional management in the performance of special assignments and projects in support of ACS' strategic planning efforts.
May be designated as an Equal Opportunity contact to assist ACS in achieving a successful Affirmative Action Program. Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Project Support Sr. Analyst - Capital Expenditures in Dallas, TX
Coordinates all IT projects and ensures company resources are utilized appropriately. Compiles project status reports, coordinates project schedules, manages project meetings, and identifies and resolves technical problems. Identifies and analyzes systems requirements and defines project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Coordinates project activities and ensures all project phases are documented appropriately. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Manages Leases
Manages and writes all Capital Expenditures for software, hardware, desktop, network etc.
Manages projects on hardware installations, power facilities, cabling etc.
Manages Capacity Planning and Patch Management
Single point of contact for all procurement related issues.
Coordinates the installation of hardware residing on various servers, mainframes, and operating systems
Plans, organizes and conducts technical projects including the design, modification and evaluation of new or enhanced hardware products or systems
Acts as a technical advisor and applies design expertise to improve hardware performance
Provides project or functional leadership to less experienced staff
Participates in or leads cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects
Plans and directs schedules and may monitor budget/spending
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery
Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.
Responsible for coordinating the delivery of professional services to customers
Responsibilities include the overall planning, organizing, directing, controlling and delivery of all projects prioritized in alignment with the client's expectations and business needs
Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs
Duties may include research, evaluation, development, and application of new processes and methods Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Manages Leases
Manages and writes all Capital Expenditures for software, hardware, desktop, network etc.
Manages projects on hardware installations, power facilities, cabling etc.
Manages Capacity Planning and Patch Management
Single point of contact for all procurement related issues.
Coordinates the installation of hardware residing on various servers, mainframes, and operating systems
Plans, organizes and conducts technical projects including the design, modification and evaluation of new or enhanced hardware products or systems
Acts as a technical advisor and applies design expertise to improve hardware performance
Provides project or functional leadership to less experienced staff
Participates in or leads cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects
Plans and directs schedules and may monitor budget/spending
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery
Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project on schedule and within budget constraints.
Responsible for coordinating the delivery of professional services to customers
Responsibilities include the overall planning, organizing, directing, controlling and delivery of all projects prioritized in alignment with the client's expectations and business needs
Ensures the ongoing process/system capability associated with projects and manages any changes required to meet or exceed the expectations established in project designs
Duties may include research, evaluation, development, and application of new processes and methods Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Monday, November 06, 2006
Developer - SQL Server in Dallas, TX
The Senior Database Developer encompasses extensive back end development work, writing queried, stored procedures, and modifying existing database schemas. The Senior Database Developer is expected to be a/the leader in the project database developer group. They should be continuously probing the industry landscape for new trends, analyzing the database development environment/processes for improvements, and helping the development of other database developers.
Primary Duties
Provide database development on company-approved projects
Interface with user community and maintain a tight relationship with the enterprise database team.
Administration of development and test database environments for the project development team.
Assess current project database development policies, procedures, and delivery quality and make recommendations for improvement.
Continuously help improve the quality of deliverables from the project database development team
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Training/Education
Bachelors Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or SE
Experience: Specific Skills and Knowledge Requirements
Minimum 6 years database experience.
Minimum 1 year in a production support environment.
Logical/Physical data modeling.
Advanced SQL and SQL development (data conversion, migration scripts, and triggers).
Advanced database concepts (replication, DTS, etc)
Database tuning experience.
Ability to manage/maintain the database schema in source code control.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Developer in a high-availability, high-transaction volume environment.
Expert level querying and the ability to write stored procedures are required.
The ability to work independently while working on multiple projects is needed along with the ability to work under tight deadlines is needed.
The ability to lead a small team of database developers on a project
The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, highly proficient in SQL development with significant experience working on scalable database-driven Enterprise applications including OLTP data modeling, data warehousing, and performance tuning.
The candidate will be very experienced in all stages of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, development, construction, implementation, testing and deployment.
The candidate will collaborate with technical and functional team members to ensure delivery of quality products.
The ability to assess and create database development policies and practices to help improve the quality of the project deliverables.
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Primary Duties
Provide database development on company-approved projects
Interface with user community and maintain a tight relationship with the enterprise database team.
Administration of development and test database environments for the project development team.
Assess current project database development policies, procedures, and delivery quality and make recommendations for improvement.
Continuously help improve the quality of deliverables from the project database development team
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Training/Education
Bachelors Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or SE
Experience: Specific Skills and Knowledge Requirements
Minimum 6 years database experience.
Minimum 1 year in a production support environment.
Logical/Physical data modeling.
Advanced SQL and SQL development (data conversion, migration scripts, and triggers).
Advanced database concepts (replication, DTS, etc)
Database tuning experience.
Ability to manage/maintain the database schema in source code control.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Developer in a high-availability, high-transaction volume environment.
Expert level querying and the ability to write stored procedures are required.
The ability to work independently while working on multiple projects is needed along with the ability to work under tight deadlines is needed.
The ability to lead a small team of database developers on a project
The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, highly proficient in SQL development with significant experience working on scalable database-driven Enterprise applications including OLTP data modeling, data warehousing, and performance tuning.
The candidate will be very experienced in all stages of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, development, construction, implementation, testing and deployment.
The candidate will collaborate with technical and functional team members to ensure delivery of quality products.
The ability to assess and create database development policies and practices to help improve the quality of the project deliverables.
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Peoplesoft CRM PeopleTools Developer in Dallas, TX
This is a short term contract position to analyze, design and correct performance issues in Peoplesoft 8.8 CRM.
The primary issues are related to a deliverd Application Engine program that produces service orders.
We are also loooking to improve the panel to panel processing in the online application.
We will also be interested in integration with our financial and HCM PeopleSoft systems (release 8.9 and PeoplTools 8.47).
All findings, modifications and attempted solutions should be documented to assist in future analysis.
Candidate should demonstrate outstanding analytical and technical skills in Peoplesoft PeopleTools and database tuning.
Candidate will be working on location in Dallas, TX
Experience: We are looking for a Senior Peoplesoft technical consultant with prior experience working in version 8.8 of CRM. Strong understanding of peopletools, application designer and performance tuning are important for this position. The candidate will be involved in working with the users to understand existing performance issues and developing/implementing solutions to improve the performance. Candidate should have strong, detailed and documented experience in designing and developing in PeopleTools and Application Engine, plus an understanding of the 8.8 PeopleSoft CRM product, especially concerning the service order processing. Candidate should have a good working knowledge of SDLC methodology To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Senior Java Developer in Dallas, TX
Our Fortune 500 Client in the DFW Area is looking for a top gun Java Developer in a Lead Role!
Successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of design and construction of large scale integration systems using Java, J2SE, and XML and implementing complex technology in a global and heterogeneous environment. The successful person develops, codes, tests and debugs new highly complex software solutions or enhancements to existing software in a maintenance capacity. Recognized as technical expert by internal and external peers. Provides direction for entire project or a project team. Applies advanced JAVA and J2SE skills and concepts to oversee large, complex projects. May assist in training less experienced software development staff. Has excellent understanding of business application. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Designs and codes complex JAVA applications using advanced technology; Create optimization programs to resolve problems; Design and build prototype applications; Leads design and coding of applications.
Experience: Minimum Job Requirements:
EDUCATION: Bachelor degree or equivalent, Masters degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 8 years related experience
3+ years experience in J2SE related technologies (Java, JMS, Concurrency & JMX)
3+ years experience in XML and related technologies (XML, binding, Schema, etc.)
1+ years experience implementing Service Oriented Architecture using Web Services and related standards (SOAP, WSDL, WS-I, etc.)
2+ years in any flair of UNIX
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Ability to lead and direct multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to delegate work to subordinate or less experienced team members
Proven leadership ability
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of design and construction of large scale integration systems using Java, J2SE, and XML and implementing complex technology in a global and heterogeneous environment. The successful person develops, codes, tests and debugs new highly complex software solutions or enhancements to existing software in a maintenance capacity. Recognized as technical expert by internal and external peers. Provides direction for entire project or a project team. Applies advanced JAVA and J2SE skills and concepts to oversee large, complex projects. May assist in training less experienced software development staff. Has excellent understanding of business application. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Designs and codes complex JAVA applications using advanced technology; Create optimization programs to resolve problems; Design and build prototype applications; Leads design and coding of applications.
Experience: Minimum Job Requirements:
EDUCATION: Bachelor degree or equivalent, Masters degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 8 years related experience
3+ years experience in J2SE related technologies (Java, JMS, Concurrency & JMX)
3+ years experience in XML and related technologies (XML, binding, Schema, etc.)
1+ years experience implementing Service Oriented Architecture using Web Services and related standards (SOAP, WSDL, WS-I, etc.)
2+ years in any flair of UNIX
Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
Ability to lead and direct multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to delegate work to subordinate or less experienced team members
Proven leadership ability
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AREVA Architect/Lead Developer in Dallas, TX
We have an immediate need for a Software Architect with Lead Developer skills for an assignment with one of our leading Dallas clients. You will provide the technical and architecture leadership for the AREVA software upgrade project which includes the upgrade of hardware and software for a Generation Control System. Serve as the subject matter expert for implementing the new AREVA EMP 2.3 upgrade to ensure design and modifications of the control system meet requirements. Ensure all design and development of custom business processes are integrated with existing operational, business and information systems. Provide technical direction throughout all phases of the AREVA upgrade project. This includes installation and configuration of eterraplatform, e-terracom, e-terracontrol, e-terraarchive, WEBFG and TrakR-EA components.
3+ years of AREVA experience is required, along with experience installing, upgrading and maintaining SCADA equipment, RTUs, and communications circuits. Extensive experience in the operation, dispatch, and control of generating plants is needed. You must be proficient in various SCADA protocols, RTUs including software, PC based RTU test equipment, telecom communication circuits, plant interface metering, and SCADA interface with plant AGC control systems. Past experience with the operation of SCADA and telecom systems such as in a control center environment, operating centers, or field support of these functions. The ability to investigate problems on the SCADA and communication systems, identify solutions, and resolve problems with a minimum of supervision and instruction is essential. Advanced knowledge of Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Economic Dispatch applications is preferred. Knowledge of Energy Management Systems also needed. Prefer knowledge of AREVA and ERCOT Protocol Documents and Operating Guides pertaining to QSE portfolio generation control is a plus. Advanced knowledge of ERCOT ISO Participant Interface XML notification and deployment messages is desired. Knowledge of business computer software such as MS Office, Visual Basic or another programming language is needed.
Experience: AREVA, SCADA, ERCOT, Energy, Utilities, Generation Control, AGC, RTU, XML, QSE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
3+ years of AREVA experience is required, along with experience installing, upgrading and maintaining SCADA equipment, RTUs, and communications circuits. Extensive experience in the operation, dispatch, and control of generating plants is needed. You must be proficient in various SCADA protocols, RTUs including software, PC based RTU test equipment, telecom communication circuits, plant interface metering, and SCADA interface with plant AGC control systems. Past experience with the operation of SCADA and telecom systems such as in a control center environment, operating centers, or field support of these functions. The ability to investigate problems on the SCADA and communication systems, identify solutions, and resolve problems with a minimum of supervision and instruction is essential. Advanced knowledge of Automatic Generation Control (AGC) and Economic Dispatch applications is preferred. Knowledge of Energy Management Systems also needed. Prefer knowledge of AREVA and ERCOT Protocol Documents and Operating Guides pertaining to QSE portfolio generation control is a plus. Advanced knowledge of ERCOT ISO Participant Interface XML notification and deployment messages is desired. Knowledge of business computer software such as MS Office, Visual Basic or another programming language is needed.
Experience: AREVA, SCADA, ERCOT, Energy, Utilities, Generation Control, AGC, RTU, XML, QSE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Tivoli Systems Engineer in Dallas, TX
We have an outstanding opportunity available for an experienced Tivoli Systems Engineer. You will implement and support IBM Tivoli products across several data center environments. The primary responsibility will is to provide day-to-day support for the Tivoli environment currently in production and contributing to new Tivoli implementations and upgrades. This position requires some level of after-hours work to meet project deadlines or for providing on-call support for the Tivoli production environment.
3+ years of Tivoli 2nd Level Support is required, along with experience supporting large-scale distributed server environments. You must have proficiency with Omegamon XE or Tivoli ITM 6.1, Tivoli Framework 4.1 Administration, Patching and installation of Fix Packs and E-Fixes to the Tivoli environment. Maintenance of the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) includes DHCP, DNS, WINS and PERL language experience. A familiarity with ITIL Framework and processes, Tivoli Enterprise Console 3.9 rules development, SNMP Network Management, UNIX navigation, Windows 2003 Administration and SQL is essential. Experience with JavaScript is a plus. Effective verbal and written communication is a must. You must be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic and be prepared to take ownership of incidents.
Experience: Omegamon XE, Tivoli ITM 6.1, Tivoli Framework 4.1 Administration, Tivoli, SOE, DHCP, DNS, WINS, PERL, ITIL, Tivoli Enterprise Console 3.9, SNMP Network Management, Unix, Wintel, SQL, JavaScript.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
3+ years of Tivoli 2nd Level Support is required, along with experience supporting large-scale distributed server environments. You must have proficiency with Omegamon XE or Tivoli ITM 6.1, Tivoli Framework 4.1 Administration, Patching and installation of Fix Packs and E-Fixes to the Tivoli environment. Maintenance of the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) includes DHCP, DNS, WINS and PERL language experience. A familiarity with ITIL Framework and processes, Tivoli Enterprise Console 3.9 rules development, SNMP Network Management, UNIX navigation, Windows 2003 Administration and SQL is essential. Experience with JavaScript is a plus. Effective verbal and written communication is a must. You must be a self-starter, have a strong work ethic and be prepared to take ownership of incidents.
Experience: Omegamon XE, Tivoli ITM 6.1, Tivoli Framework 4.1 Administration, Tivoli, SOE, DHCP, DNS, WINS, PERL, ITIL, Tivoli Enterprise Console 3.9, SNMP Network Management, Unix, Wintel, SQL, JavaScript.
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C++ Software Developer in Dallas, TX
This position is an excellent opportunity for a C++ Developer to join the team of one of our most dynamic clients. This assignment will focus on analysis, requirements gathering, coding and testing, and maintenance of functionality on one of our clients websites and supporting back-end processes. You will perform full lifecycle systems development on medium-to-large sized development efforts. Handle ad-hoc requests for maintenance or improvement of existing software, perform peer code reviews, support other team members, and carry a pager for on-call duties every five or six weeks.
5+ years of software development experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle is required, along with at least 3+ years of C++ experience in a UNIX, HP-UX, Solaris, or Linux environment. Strong Object Oriented Analysis and Design skills are essential. Experience with Oracle 8 or above, SQL and Pro*C needed. There is a strong preference for skills with CORBA, Perl, UML and XML. Experience with large transaction processing applications, defect tracking tools, UNIX Scripting and MQSeries is a plus. You must have strong problem-solving abilities and a dedication to quality and timeliness with the motivation to keep current with changes in the world of technology. A demonstrated ability to work within an established timeframe to complete tasks, work well in a team environment and communicate effectively is a must. The ability to work well with customers is a must.
Experience: C++, Unix, HP-UX, Solaris, Irix, Linux, OOA, OOD, Oracle, SQL, Pro*C, CORBA, Perl, UML, XML, Unix Scripting, Korn Shell, MQSeries. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
5+ years of software development experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle is required, along with at least 3+ years of C++ experience in a UNIX, HP-UX, Solaris, or Linux environment. Strong Object Oriented Analysis and Design skills are essential. Experience with Oracle 8 or above, SQL and Pro*C needed. There is a strong preference for skills with CORBA, Perl, UML and XML. Experience with large transaction processing applications, defect tracking tools, UNIX Scripting and MQSeries is a plus. You must have strong problem-solving abilities and a dedication to quality and timeliness with the motivation to keep current with changes in the world of technology. A demonstrated ability to work within an established timeframe to complete tasks, work well in a team environment and communicate effectively is a must. The ability to work well with customers is a must.
Experience: C++, Unix, HP-UX, Solaris, Irix, Linux, OOA, OOD, Oracle, SQL, Pro*C, CORBA, Perl, UML, XML, Unix Scripting, Korn Shell, MQSeries. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
WebSphere/CORBA Engineer in Dallas, TX
This position is an outstanding opportunity for a WebSphere/CORBA Engineer to work with one of our leading clients. You will join a seven-member team responsible for installation, modification, configuration, and support for WebSphere and Orbix. Participate as a member of various software development projects as the infrastructure contact for the development team.
3+ years of experience as a J2EE Server Engineer is required, along with strong WebSphere 6.x and CORBA Application Server experience. Demonstrated success with WebSphere Application Server Development Studio (WSAD) or Eclipse, and a working knowledge of enterprise web applications and supporting technologies such as firewalls, routing, load balancing and single sign on is needed. You must have strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to methodically identify and resolve complex issues in the web services environment. The ability to communicate highly complex technical issues with others in the organization at various technical skill levels and the ability to work in a cross functional team and interact with technical people across the department is important. Experience with monitoring tools such as HP OpenView, capacity planning and performance management skills and Apache administration skills are preferred. Desired skills include: Middleware layers such as webMethods, Tibco ESB, Sonic ESB, Solaris, Linux, and Tibco EMS or IBM MQSeries messaging middleware. UNIX administration experience in a production environment and certification as a WAS Administrator are pluses. An understanding of Oracle databases is beneficial. This position required on-call pager rotation every seven weeks.
Experience: J2EE, WebSphere, CORBA, Iona, Orbix, Unix, Linux, WebSphere Application Server Development Studio, Eclipse, HP OpenView, Capacity Planning, Performance Management, Apache Administration, webMethods, Tibco ESB, Sonic ESB, Tibco EMS, IBM MQSeries, Oracle. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
3+ years of experience as a J2EE Server Engineer is required, along with strong WebSphere 6.x and CORBA Application Server experience. Demonstrated success with WebSphere Application Server Development Studio (WSAD) or Eclipse, and a working knowledge of enterprise web applications and supporting technologies such as firewalls, routing, load balancing and single sign on is needed. You must have strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to methodically identify and resolve complex issues in the web services environment. The ability to communicate highly complex technical issues with others in the organization at various technical skill levels and the ability to work in a cross functional team and interact with technical people across the department is important. Experience with monitoring tools such as HP OpenView, capacity planning and performance management skills and Apache administration skills are preferred. Desired skills include: Middleware layers such as webMethods, Tibco ESB, Sonic ESB, Solaris, Linux, and Tibco EMS or IBM MQSeries messaging middleware. UNIX administration experience in a production environment and certification as a WAS Administrator are pluses. An understanding of Oracle databases is beneficial. This position required on-call pager rotation every seven weeks.
Experience: J2EE, WebSphere, CORBA, Iona, Orbix, Unix, Linux, WebSphere Application Server Development Studio, Eclipse, HP OpenView, Capacity Planning, Performance Management, Apache Administration, webMethods, Tibco ESB, Sonic ESB, Tibco EMS, IBM MQSeries, Oracle. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Ab Initio ETL Developer in Dallas, TX
Join the Data Warehouse Team as an ETL Developer of one of our most exciting clients. You will provide analysis, design and technical programming expertise to resolve complex business problems using the Ab Initio ETL product for support of data transformation processes. Design, code, test and deploy complex ETL processes for internal customer departments as part of the EDW project. Interact with customers to determine requirements, develop and execute test plans, and review test results. Perform data quality and reconciliation processes, problem solving and troubleshooting and contribute to project schedules and status reporting.
5+ years of SDLC experience is required, along with 3+ years of ETL Development experience with Ab Initio or Informatica. Strong experience gathering and documenting requirements in a BI or DW environment is needed. Experience participating in Testing, Data Validation and Reconciliation is essential. Desired skills include: UNIX, Shell Scripting, Cognos Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, Essbase, Avellino, Evoke, MicroStrategy and OLAP tools. Relational or Dimensional Data Modeling experience is preferred. Relational Report Development using tools such as MS Analysis Services or MicroStrategy is a plus. Experience with other Data Warehousing technologies, Metadata Management, or Data Transformation are beneficial.
Experience: ETL Developer, Ab Initio, Informatica, Essbase, Cognos, Data Warehouse, Testing, Data Validation, Reconciliation, SQL, Unix, Korn Shell Scripting, Dimensional Data Modeling, Avellino, Evoke, Relational Report Development, Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, OLAP, MS Analysis Services, Metadata Management, Data Transformation. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
5+ years of SDLC experience is required, along with 3+ years of ETL Development experience with Ab Initio or Informatica. Strong experience gathering and documenting requirements in a BI or DW environment is needed. Experience participating in Testing, Data Validation and Reconciliation is essential. Desired skills include: UNIX, Shell Scripting, Cognos Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, Essbase, Avellino, Evoke, MicroStrategy and OLAP tools. Relational or Dimensional Data Modeling experience is preferred. Relational Report Development using tools such as MS Analysis Services or MicroStrategy is a plus. Experience with other Data Warehousing technologies, Metadata Management, or Data Transformation are beneficial.
Experience: ETL Developer, Ab Initio, Informatica, Essbase, Cognos, Data Warehouse, Testing, Data Validation, Reconciliation, SQL, Unix, Korn Shell Scripting, Dimensional Data Modeling, Avellino, Evoke, Relational Report Development, Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, OLAP, MS Analysis Services, Metadata Management, Data Transformation. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
UNIX Systems Engineer in Dallas, TX
We have an immediate need for a UNIX Systems Engineer to join the UNIX Engineering and Support Team of one of our most exciting clients. The Team manages approximately 500-600 UNIX and Linux servers and workstations. The primary focus is to provide a highly available, consistent, and resilient operating environment for application deployments. This includes both engineering design and support responsibilities. There is an on-call pager that is rotated through the engineers and the on-call requirements include being able to provide support remotely or quickly come on-site to address support issues directly.
5+ years of UNIX Systems Engineering experience on multiple platforms using various technologies in a large corporate enterprise environment is required. You must have strong networking experience, solid Perl Scripting skills and experience with UNIX Performance Tuning. Strong trouble-shooting skills are essential. A strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of synchronous and asynchronous messaging technologies, web services, n-Tier application deployments and support. Oracle and Sybase databases expertise is a plus. Desired knowledge includes Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence concepts. The ability to develop time estimates for project schedules, monitor progress and provide accurate and timely reports is needed. Need the ability to provide leadership within a specific technology area, or across multiple technology areas and complete root-cause analysis, testing and documentation is important. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to work with customers at all levels including management. Ability and willingness to mentor others and to multi-task is needed.
Experience: Unix, Linux, Systems Administration, Storage Networking, Perl Scripting, Performance Tuning, Messaging, Web Services, N-Tier, Oracle, Sybase, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
5+ years of UNIX Systems Engineering experience on multiple platforms using various technologies in a large corporate enterprise environment is required. You must have strong networking experience, solid Perl Scripting skills and experience with UNIX Performance Tuning. Strong trouble-shooting skills are essential. A strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of synchronous and asynchronous messaging technologies, web services, n-Tier application deployments and support. Oracle and Sybase databases expertise is a plus. Desired knowledge includes Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence concepts. The ability to develop time estimates for project schedules, monitor progress and provide accurate and timely reports is needed. Need the ability to provide leadership within a specific technology area, or across multiple technology areas and complete root-cause analysis, testing and documentation is important. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as the ability to work with customers at all levels including management. Ability and willingness to mentor others and to multi-task is needed.
Experience: Unix, Linux, Systems Administration, Storage Networking, Perl Scripting, Performance Tuning, Messaging, Web Services, N-Tier, Oracle, Sybase, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Essbase/Cognos Developer in Dallas, TX
This position is an outstanding opportunity for an Essbase/Cognos Developer with one of our most exciting clients on the Enterprise Data Warehouse team. The EDW team is responsible for building and supporting a new data warehouse and gradually retiring the previous solution solution. You will bring additional expertise in ETL development to the client team so that project deadlines can be met in a timely fashion. The EDW is implemented in Teradata, Dimensional Data Marts in Oracle using Ab Initio as the ETL tool. This position will involve maintenance and new development activities. Interface with customers to gather and document requirements and performing other SDLC tasks such as testing and deployment of code.
3+ years of Data Warehousing experience is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of Systems Development Lifecycle Methodology experience. Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements and participating in the Testing, Data Validation and Reconciliation for data warehousing is needed. 3+ years of Essbase experience or 3+ years of Cognos is essential. Solid SQL and RDBMS is a must. Desired skills include: UNIX, Shell Scripting, Cognos Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, MicroStrategy and OLAP. Relational or Dimensional Data Modeling experience is preferred. Relational Report Development using tools such as MS Analysis Services or MicroStrategy is a plus. Experience with other Data Warehousing technologies, Metadata Management, or Data Transformation are beneficial. This position required on-call rotation with other developers.
Experience: Essbase, Cognos, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Testing, Data Validation, Reconciliation, SQL, Unix, Korn Shell Scripting, Dimensional Data Modeling, Avellino, Evoke, Relational Report Development, Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, OLAP, MS Analysis Services, Metadata Management, Data Transformation. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
3+ years of Data Warehousing experience is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of Systems Development Lifecycle Methodology experience. Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements and participating in the Testing, Data Validation and Reconciliation for data warehousing is needed. 3+ years of Essbase experience or 3+ years of Cognos is essential. Solid SQL and RDBMS is a must. Desired skills include: UNIX, Shell Scripting, Cognos Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, MicroStrategy and OLAP. Relational or Dimensional Data Modeling experience is preferred. Relational Report Development using tools such as MS Analysis Services or MicroStrategy is a plus. Experience with other Data Warehousing technologies, Metadata Management, or Data Transformation are beneficial. This position required on-call rotation with other developers.
Experience: Essbase, Cognos, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Testing, Data Validation, Reconciliation, SQL, Unix, Korn Shell Scripting, Dimensional Data Modeling, Avellino, Evoke, Relational Report Development, Impromptu, Crystal Reports, Brio, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, OLAP, MS Analysis Services, Metadata Management, Data Transformation. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Java Consultants - front and backend in Dallas, TX
Our Dallas, TX based client company has multiple openings for a 10 month consulting engagement for Java 1.5 Developers. Consultants selected will be working on new development initiatives.
Required Skills:
Front-End Java Developer* Must have 2 to 3 years experience specializing in front-end development. Experience with Freemarker (if possible), JSP, JavaScript, AJAX with some exposure to Spring MVC or StrutsBack-End Java Developer:
* Must have 3 to 5 years experience specializing in back-end development
* Must have very strong experience with Java 1.5 (certification is a strong plus!)
* Spring/SpringMVC, Patterns, Multi-threaded applications experience, servlets, etc. (Even though SpringMVC tends to be associated with front-end, you should still be familiar with it).
For consideration, forward resume to
Client prefers Consultants currently residing in the DFW / MetroPlex area
Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Lead Web Technology Analyst in Dallas, TX
A senior-level professional, the Systems Development Senior Specialist is competent to work on complex projects and applies an in-depth knowledge of engineering/automation concepts, practices and procedures. The incumbent regularly works under deadlines and is capable of handling extreme workloads. The Systems Development Senior Specialist acts independently, operating with only general direction; errors at this level may cause significant disruption and/or major cost. Incumbents may provide guidance to and assist in training less experienced staff. Incumbents are responsible for the installation, development, implementation, and customization of hardware and software system elements.
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, develop, install, implement, fine tune, documents and/or maintain databases, database dictionaries; monitor standards and procedures and integrate systems through database design and administration
Code, test, and debug programs or selected components based on defined specifications. Develop accurate and consistent software quality assurance documentation including test plans, test cases and oversee the execution of test cases
Application of configuration management procedures for changes to the operating system files and software.
Participate in customer meetings. Gather and document customer requirements. Resolving day to day end user problems
Act as key liaison between product core team, customer and offshore development teams (Developers, DBAs etc)
Assist with requirements analysis and scope out design capabilities within the product
Conduct day to day project activities with the customer and project team, participate in status meetings and maintain status reports, identify and escalate project risk items and issues
Manage application server administration and source code control
Write and manage application level ACS related security procedures and processes
Keep up to date on information on most available web technologies in the market, attend forums
Work closely with Networking team and Service Delivery Managers for regular server maintenance
Project requirements gathering, peer review process, test planning, test coordination and execution, etc
Manage day to day incidents reported by customers
Communicate with other HRIT/External Vendor teams as needed
Maintain exceptional customer relations to ensure successful implementation and continued steady-state environment
Flexibility - occasional work at offshore time zones when needed. Experience: See To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QA Support Analyst in Dallas, TX
This is a 3 month contract to hire in Dallas starting ASAP!
The purpose of the Quality Assurance Support Analyst is to work with the QA / Support Team and other teams to ensure delivery and continued success of the software solution. Successful delivery includes fully testing, training and supporting the software application.
Tests software development according to project requirements; tracks deviations and defects during QA and UAT cycles; creates and utilizes test scripts; maintains communication with the client during testing; helps to ensure timely and satisfactory completion of assignments; documents release notes; prepares training documentation, agendas and manuals; trains client end-users and super-users on system functionality; creates a project binder containing all project information; provides front-line support for support calls; works with developers to resolve issues; responds to trouble tickets with a solution; conducts learning opportunity demonstrations during company meetings; balances and self-manages QA and Support tasks equally.
Perks:
1) Fun, laid back environment
2) Insurance is free for employee only
3) They will reimburse employees 50% (up to $50/month) of fitness membership dues
4) 3 weeks PTO, plus 10 holidays
5) Bonus is paid out every month
Experience: 4 year degree in Information Systems or equivalent, Microsoft Office experience, Testing experience, Client/Software Support experience, basic understanding of Microsoft OS and network topologies, Communication skills, Software Training experience is desired. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here