Friday, June 29, 2007

Senior Solutions Specialist in Dallas, TX

THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE IN EITHER PORTLAND, OR; DALLAS, TX; SALT LAKE CITY, UT, or ATLANTA, GA



Sirius Computer Solutions is a 26-year old national IBM Premier Business Partner and the world's largest IBM eServer reseller. Sirius provides IBM On Demand Business solutions to leading companies of all sizes and industries. Our experienced sales and technical teams, who hold over 1200 certifications, partner with our diverse group of customers to deliver solutions to the most demanding business and IT challenges.



Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we have over 580 employees in over 65 locations across the US. Sirius' Software Consulting division provides application development and integration solutions in the areas of eCommerce, legacy application modernization, enterprise content management, and messaging and collaboration solutions.



Sirius Software Consulting division provides application development and integration solutions in the areas of eCommerce, legacy application modernization, enterprise content management , and messaging and collaboration solutions. Our Messaging & Collaboration program has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Sr. Solutions Specialist with proven technical implementation and development skills with WebSphere Portal. This customer-facing , consulting role could be based out of either Portland, OR; Salt Lake City; Dallas, or Atlanta. This position will involve some travel (up to 25%) to customer sites. Incumbents in this position will be tasked with technical responsibilities as part of a project. The Senior Solutions Specialist must have a reliable and proven skill set, and be able to move flexibly between different project roles including analysis, design, and development. The Senior Solutions Specialist will participate in activities such as installing, configuring, programming, testing, and documentation, and should exemplify a best practices approach to other developers on the team.



The Senior Solutions Specialist is expected to handle engagements requiring knowledge of multiple application server environments, to assist the Lead Solutions Specialist in analysis and design when requested, and to provide technical sales support as needed. The Senior Solutions Specialist will mentor Solutions Specialists. The Senior Solutions Specialist may travel regularly to client locations, and may perform both on-site and off-site work.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide installation, configuration, requirements gathering, application design, development, documentation, testing, and support to our clients via services delivery, including (but not limited to):

Developing applications using Domino, Lotus Script, Lotus formula language, JavaScript, J2EE, XML, WebSphere, and/or other platforms, as determined by client needs

Developing technical and conceptual specifications in support of the overall application design

Developing data related files

Developing data conversion applications

Developing interfaces to other application systems

Testing of applications for data integrity, performance, and usability

Documenting completed application development, installation, and configuration work for the client

Maintaining technical specifications throughout development process

Installing, configuring, and/or administering application servers such as Domino and WebSphere



Sirius offers a competitive compensation package, including aggressive quarterly, semi-annual, & annual bonus opportunities, travel incentives, strong benefits, and opportunities to further develop your technical and professional skills and pursue relevant certifications. We seek individuals with a strong desire to work in a team-oriented environment.



Sirius Computer Solutions is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.








Experience: Knowledge and Skills:

Experience as a member of a technical project team, from design through delivery

Proven development and implementation skills with WebSphere Portal required

Proven development and implementation skills with Lotus Workplace preferred

Knowledge of UML and OOAD tools (e.g. Rational Rose)

Database knowledge in DB2 or other enterprise-class RDBMS

Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, i5/OS, z/OS, AIX, Linux, or others

Ability to make technical decisions regarding assigned tasks when presented with options by non-senior staff

Ability to create design documents and specifications that must be communicated to the customer/client

Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems and make appropriate changes as necessary

Ability to work closely with clients and deal with them in a professional manner

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Passion and confidence in this field

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated creditworthiness



Education:

Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field, OR a 2 year degree and 3+ years relevant experience, AND/OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Four or more years full software lifecycle development experience, preferably in a consulting environment, and/or significant technical achievements and experience corresponding to that of a senior team member



Physical Requirements:

General office environment and activities

Constant use of keyboard

Occasional kneeling, bending, lifting, and reaching



Travel:

Travel to various client locations and some weekend work required - quantity varies by location, on average, up to 25%

Current driver s license required

Air travel capability required

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