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Friday, February 01, 2008

Vivísimo: Java Developer

Vivísimo seeks a Java Developer to help integrate the Velocity platform with external systems. This position requires both strong programming talent and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies.

Position Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge and experience with Java programming
  • Knowledge of Web technologies (Web Servers, HTTP, etc.)
  • Knowledge of XML technologies (XPath, XSL, Schemas, SOAP, etc.)
  • Ability to work both on Unix and Windows

Other pluses:

  • Experience with enterprise applications (Exchange, Sharepoint, Documentum, Lotus Notes, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Experience with complex IT environments (Security, Authentication, SSO, Network Storage, Backup, etc.)
  • Experience with search engines, text mining or information visualization, information extraction, XML databases, etc.
  • Experience with C/C++ programming
  • Technical curiosity and perseverance
  • 2 to 5 years relevant work experience highly desirable

Compensation includes salary, bonus, stock options and full health benefits. To apply, send résumé to careers[at]vivisimo.com with the subject heading "Java Developer"

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PNC Bank: Software Engineer IV

PNC Is searching for a self motivated, high energy candidate with excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. Candidate must be a key team player, results oriented, highly innovative, works independently, and has a good attitude and should be focused on delivering high quality results. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a very dynamic team atmosphere. Normally requires a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Master's degree is preferred.

Senior-level expertise in all components of user interface design is essential (both aesthetic and navigational aspects). Proficiency in HTML, CSS, AJAX, Adobe Flex and JavaScript is required; Java / JSP familiarity is desirable. Extensive knowledge of related Web site management software & tools is needed (e.g., Flash, .PDF, standard image file formats, RSS, etc).

Other key criteria include: Excellent interpersonal skills; experience working with clients from conceptualization to deployment; excellent teamwork; exposure to the methodologies associated with large-scale, multi-tier systems deployment; Web site management experience.

Proven ability to conduct successful prototyping and customer feedback sessions / focus groups is desired.

A portfolio of content and/or Web site references will be requested.

This position will be responsible for Web user interface design and development to create a unique, differentiated on-line banking customer experience for PNC. This individual must be highly-motivated, energetic and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment. He/She should have strong user interaction design experience using Web 2.0 technologies. This individual will be responsible for interfacing with LOB customers from a variety of business segments to conduct interactive design sessions and ensure that graphic and design efforts are documented.

Employee will participate in and lead all segments of the presentation design for both Web sites and Web-based applications; this may include treatments, mock-ups, prototyping, screen specification, front-end development, and QA. Employee may be responsible for conducting and/or supporting customer focus groups.

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Friday, January 25, 2008

Landslide Technologies, Inc.: Professional Services Associate

The Professional Services Associate's primary functions will be to effectively participate in the launch of new customer sites and support Landslide's customers on the use of the company's applications. Support includes site navigation and basic troubleshooting as well as interfacing with other Landslide teams to deliver world-class service to customers. The Professional Services Associate will provide complete satisfaction with all customer interactions. This position reports to the Manager, VIP and Support Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Successfully builds and implements new customer instances within the required timeframe based on requirements of the customer.
  • Provides inbound product and technical support for Landslide applications via phone and email. Resolves issues and performs site updates within expected service levels.
  • Documents all interactions through the CRM system while adhering to all team processes.
  • Conducts all customer interactions in a manner that represents Landslide Technologies, Inc. in a positive light. Professional Services Associates are required to be respectful, fair, gracious, knowledgeable, and are expected to uphold the core values established by Landslide Technologies, Inc.
  • Ensures that individual performance meets or exceeds the team standards.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS (or relevant work experience).
  • Extensive knowledge of SQL (preferably in Oracle 10g)
  • Knowledge of Java/J2EE technologies preferred
  • Knowledge of ETL / Data mining preferred
  • Knowledge of CRM systems preferred
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated customer-centric mentality and problem solving skills.
  • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Products. Working knowledge of other software a plus.
  • Team player a must.

Landslide offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package, including health care, vision, dental, paid vacation and 401K plans.

Interested candidates with the required skill set may submit their resume and cover letter to careers{at}landslide.com.

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Monday, January 14, 2008

Steel City Jobs: Applications Developer

The Applications Developer will have solid SQL skills with experience with SQL based databases. That experience will be accompanied by either (or both) a background of using Object Oriented RAD languages, such as C# or Delphi, to create desktop applications or experience with programming languages, such as PHP, Cold Fusion or AJAX, to develop interactive web-based database applications. You will participate in writing testing and support of our custom applications that perform order fulfillment, accounting / reporting and customer support operations.

The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills and will be able to discuss software requirements with our non technical customer support staff. The candidate will also be able to answer questions about our custom applications and provide basic Windows desktop support or our employees.

Skills:

  • RAD Programming Experience, SQL, Delphi, C#, Cold Fusion, PHP, Windows

Job description:

Participate in the writing testing and support of our custom applications that perform:

  • order fulfillment
  • accounting / reporting
  • customer support operations

Education:

  • Technical certificate or BA/BS degree in information systems or a related field.

Steel City Jobs (www.steelcityjobs.com)
mark{at}steelcityjobs.com

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Data Warehouse Consultants: Data Warehouse Architect

The Data Warehouse Architect is responsible for the analysis and development of logical and physical data models for a full functioning data warehouse and ad-hoc reporting solution for client users of our commercial applications. This work will involve technical design as well as coding (construction).

Experience:

  • Five or more years of experience in SQL Server 2000/2005 database design, management, optimization, analysis services, SSIS, data mining and business intelligence solutions
  • 3 or more years relevant work experience in Data Warehouse Design and Development
  • 3 or more years in data modeling and OLAP design in a RDBMS environment
  • 3 or more years performing MS SQL Server 2000/2005 database administration

Skills Required:

  • Expert at creating and maintaining Data Warehouse / Data Marts
  • Expert at data modeling and OLAP design
  • Expert at all aspects of SQL development (SSIS, stored procedures, triggers, functions, etc)
  • Expert at performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization
  • Proficient at capacity and hardware planning to meet space/performance needs
  • Proficient at creating and maintaining database deployment scripts
  • Proficient at SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) installation design and implementation
  • Knowledge of SSRS data models
  • Knowledge of SSRS report wring
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with end users to transform requests into robust solutions
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education Requirements:

  • BS/BA in computer information technology, computer science, management systems, or related discipline

Direct candidates only, please

For immediate consideration, send your resume to info[at]dwconsultants.com

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Ripple Effects Interactive: Freelance Flash Developer

We are looking for an experienced Flash Developer for freelance/contract. Must be fluent with ActionScript 2.

Familiarity with Pointroll or other banner ad development platform and developing editable flash content driven by XML is preferred.

Illustration skills a plus but not necessary.

Knowledge of working with ActionScript and Web Services a plus.

Do you have what it takes? Please send us an e-mail with your resume and samples (or url) to: jodip{at}r-effects.com

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Remote DBA Experts: Oracle DBA

Remote DBA Experts, a leading provider of Remote Database Services, is seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to work in our Remote DBA program.

  • Tired of working on the same technology for the same company?
  • Does your employer make you feel like an expense to be managed?
  • Would you like to be involved with a world-class, growing organization that employs some of the best talent in the industry?

Contemporary Technologies, a leading provider of Remote Database Services, has immediate openings for Oracle DBAs to work with our RemoteDBA team in Pittsburgh, PA. The RemoteDBA program is experiencing tremendous growth and provides a great opportunity to work with a team of professionals in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The Oracle DBA will be responsible for working on multiple environments and projects for our diverse customer base. Responsibilities include production support of database environments and database software product installation and administration. Under minimal supervision, the DBA will be responsible for proactive monitoring and maintenance, resolving technical issues, backup and recovery and performance tuning. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform ongoing database administration, maintenance, performance tuning, installation and backup/recovery of Oracle databases running on Windows, Unix and Linux environments.
  • Define and implement monitoring systems, respond to alerts, troubleshoot as necessary.
  • Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of a rotational schedule.
  • Ensure continued high customer satisfaction through ongoing account management.
  • Work with customers to measure and manage service levels.
  • Oversee the completion of projects including planning; assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress, and evaluating results.
  • Ensure effective flow of communication between the DBA team, customers, and management.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Operating Systems (Unix, Windows, Linux).
  • Experience with 9i or 10G RAC implementations a plus.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP Applications and/or Peoplesoft also a plus.
  • OCP or OCA Certification a plus.

Direct and local candidates only, please.
Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Panasas: Technical Support Engineer III

Responsible for providing high level remote technical support for distributed NAS storage product. Support requirements include problem assessment, interactive hardware and software troubleshooting, system configuration, and leading customers through to problem resolution. Identify and authorize defective parts for return to service for repair. Identify and log both hardware and software bugs. Work interactively with both customers and Panasas engineers when necessary to resolve product issues. Subject matter expert on Panasas service offerings, storage products, distributed architecture, file systems, and competitive storage offerings in the DAS, NAS, and SAN product spaces. Emphasis is on customer satisfaction and providing the most professional and satisfying support experience to delight customers. On-call, after hours duty to be expected.

Experience/Qualifications Preferred:

  • 5+ years call center experience
  • Experience using CRM systems such as Siebel, PeopleSoft, or Clarify
  • 5+ years direct customer service experience either in pre- or post-sales environment or experience as QA engineer
  • Storage industry background
  • Superior organizational skills

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent industry experience of 7+ years working with distributed and/or clustered file systems (AFS/DFS, NFS, VXFS)
  • Comfortable and challenged by troubleshooting customer issues with insufficient data or lack of complete customer information
  • Superior knowledge of current and emerging storage architectures (FC, iSCSI, NAS, OSD, SAN)
  • UNIX (BSD, Linux, System V), Networking (TCP/IP, 100/1K Ethernet), Backup (HSM, Legato, Veritas) and Database Administration experience
  • Knowledge of C/C++, Perl and TCL to understand programs written in these languages
  • Knowledge on SCSI Standards, Protocol Command-Set and RAID architecture
  • Experience in Microsoft Windows Server (NT, WIN2K, XP) storage implementations (NTFS/CIFS/SMS) and/or enterprise applications (AS, Data Center, Exchange)
  • Networking and switching architecture knowledge

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with pre IPO stock. Equal Opportunity Employer. Non disclosure must be signed before the interview.

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Monday, November 12, 2007

Panasas: Manager, Quality Assurance

Panasas Inc., a pioneer in Clustered Storage software, is seeking a QA Manager with a proven track record of focusing on Quality measurement and improvement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a geographically distributed team of QA Engineers. The team will consist of around 6 individuals to focus Build and Release and code porting effort. The candidate will work closely with Development, Test Automation and documentation teams to ensure high quality products are delivered for enterprise customers.

Experience/Qualifications Preferred:

  • 7+ years of industry experience in Quality Assurance or Development roles
  • 3+ years of leadership and/or management experience
  • Ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience interacting with other teams throughout product life cycles
  • Experience working in a complex fast paced environment
  • Ability to discuss and contribute to technical design/architecture and development of complex systems
  • Strong understanding of product life cycles and experience in shipping product and maintenance releases from beginning to end while working with remote teams
  • Previous experience in testing or assuring the quality of complex software systems such as kernels, OS components, drivers, etc. is a plus
  • Experience with C/C++ is a plus

Minimum Requirements:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar field
  • Experience with Perl and/or Python
  • Deep understanding of product development process and a keen eye for delivering quality products
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with pre IPO stock.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Non disclosure must be signed before the interview.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Relex Software Corporation: .NET Software Engineers

Ready to work with an unbelievable team in an enjoyable environment and do serious development work? The kind of development work that challenges you, pushes your talent to the limits, and requires your creative energies? We're looking for talented software engineers ready to jump into a position of responsibility and contribute immediately to our software development team.

Relex Software uses the latest tools and technologies to design and develop engineering software tools for a global customer base of Fortune 500 companies where thousands of engineers rely on Relex daily.

This is a full time development position working in both the C# and C++ environment, using .NET tools and the latest web technologies like AJAX. The work is challenging and rewarding and offers you the ability to contribute through the entire product life cycle from design, through development, and deployment.

We offer an independent work environment and the best tools and hardware to get your job done. Our company is fast-paced, quality-driven, and has little bureaucracy.

The Requirements

Requirements include:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar
  • Minimum 3 years hands-on software development
  • Strong object-oriented development skills
  • Strong knowledge of C++ or C# or both

Pluses include:

  • Database skills
  • Application development with both Client/Server and n-tier architectures
  • Experience with the .NET framework
The Company

We offer a full benefits package, flexible working hours, and a casual environment.

Relex is located in Greensburg, PA, approximately 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Greensburg, the county seat of Westmoreland County, is well known for its friendly people and its affordability. Outdoor activities include boating, biking, hiking, fishing and skiing within 30 minutes. In addition, many cultural, educational, and sporting opportunities are available in the surrounding area.

Please forward your resume and salary requirements to careers@relex.com or fax to 724-836-8844 Attn: Careers. No visa sponsorship or relocation is available for this position. Relex Software Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Send resume and salary requirements to:

Relex Software Corporation
540 Pellis Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
www.relex.com
careers{at}relex.com

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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

General Dynamics C4 Systems/Viz: Multiple Openings

GD/Viz has immediate openings for SW Developers, SW QA Engineers, CM Engineers, SW Systems Engineers, Information/HCI Designers and Tech Trainers and Writers at our Pittsburgh, PA facility.

Please visit out web site at www.gdc4s.com/careers to view the position descriptions and to apply. Job Posting numbers are associated with the positions below.

Immediate Full Time Openings:

SW Engineering/Development (Java(J2SE)/C++)

  • Senior Level (S07-6006-03, S07-6005) 8 Openings
  • Mid-Level (S07-6148-02&04) 2 Openings
  • Entry Level (S07-5982-01&02) 2 Openings

SW Systems Engineer

  • Senior Level (S07-6432) 1 Opening

SW Quality Assurance Developers (Performance, Automation and Functional)

  • Senior Level (S07-6098, S07-6160, S07-6271, S07-6287, S07-6288, S07-6318) 6 Openings
  • Mid-Level (S07-6284, S07-6892) 2 Openings
  • Entry Level (S07-6070) 1 Opening

SW Configuration Management

  • Mid-Level (S07-6591) 1 Opening

Information Design (HCI/Human Factors/User Interaction/Graphics)

  • Senior Level (S07-6177, S07-6178, S05-4390 & S07-6179) 4 Openings
  • Mid-Level (S07-5826-01, S07-6176-01&02) 4 Openings
  • Entry Level (S07-5826-02) 1 Opening

Technical Writer (S07-6839) 1 Opening

Technical Trainers/Instructional Designers (S07-6541-01&02) 2 Openings

In its Pittsburgh, PA operations, General Dynamics C4 Systems creates graphical user interface software solutions based on information visualization, interactive data exploration and real-time collaboration. We leverage our expertise in information visualization and information architecture with our Software Development Toolkit, CoMotion®.

CoMotion-based applications let people analyze and share data as well as thoughts about that data, with other people in real-time. Well-informed group decisions are made quickly across technical, organizational and geographic boundaries without travel costs or changes to existing information systems.

Apply Online at www.gdc4s.com/careers.

Are you ready to help us create a better tomorrow? In return for your talent, we offer outstanding compensation and benefits, including a generous relocation package designed to fit your lifestyle. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. All applicants must be a US Permanent Resident; many of the openings require U.S. Citizenship and the capability of obtaining a DoD Security Clearance (Citizenship requirements will be listed on the individual openings).

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Monday, October 08, 2007

Collaborative Fusion, Inc.: Software Engineer (PHP)

Collaborative Fusion, Inc. (CFI) is currently seeking an individual to be part of multidisciplinary software development team. The ideal candidate will have experience with PHP 4.x or 5.x, CSS, XSLT, SOAP/XML, and SQL Databases such as PostgresSQL or MySQL. Candidates must also have strong software testing and Q/A skills and must be well versed in software testing strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, an eye for quality, and ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals (e.g., government executives, program experts, system users, computer programmers, corporate directors, and management). Candidate must also be able to:

  • Develop detailed documentation for activities performed.
  • Work in a team-based group programming environment.
  • Work with business experts, technical staff, and/or vendors to research and resolve significant issues with platform or package software, as well as make recommendations for enhancements.
  • Work independently at a highly technical level through all phases of the software life cycle.
  • Provide telephone and email support to clients.

Candidate must be able to analyze requirements and recommend innovative solutions which meet the needs of a wide range of private sector and government clients. The candidate may also be asked to assist with day-to-day activities for CFI. Occasional travel may be required for client support.

Minimum/General Experience:

  • BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field is preferred.
  • Minimum One (1) year of work experience in a professional environment.
  • 2+ years of SQL experience (preferably using MySQL or PostgreSQL)
  • 1+ years of PHP experience (PHP 4 or PHP 5)
  • 1+ years of CSS experience
  • 1+ years of XML/XSLT experience
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux/FreeBSD a strong preference.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills.
  • Experience in Emergency Management/Operations or Healthcare a plus.
  • Impeccable tact and sensitivity to confidential information

Collaborative Fusion, Inc:

Collaborative Fusion, Inc. is a strategic consulting and technology firm serving the homeland security and emergency response needs for state and federal government clients.

Contact Information:

Collaborative Fusion, Inc.
1710 Murray Ave Ste 320
Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1684

www.collaborativefusion.com

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Friday, October 05, 2007

JustSystems Evans Research: Research Intern

JustSystems Evans Research, Inc. (JSE) [formerly, Clairvoyance Corporation] is a world leader in the research and development of advanced information management technologies. JSE technology has been incorporated in award-winning knowledge-management systems such as ConceptBase, which has been developed and marketed by Justsystems Corporation (JSE's parent company). ConceptBase products account for more than 50% of the Japanese corporate knowledge-management market.

We have a number of internship positions for the summer and academic year 2007-08 and are currently seeking applications from highly motivated and qualified candidates to work in one of the following areas: text data processing; information extraction, natural language processing; ontology engineering; statistical modeling; and machine learning.

Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

Candidates for these positions should be energetic and focused and will be expected to be pursuing a Bachelor/Masters/PhD degree in an area such as computer science, natural-language processing, computational linguistics, or information science. Candidates must have good computational skills (we currently use Java, Perl, C/C++, and Delphi) and must either have understanding of and facility in text processing or be willing to develop such ability. Proficiency in English is required and good communication skills and teamwork are a must.

What We Offer

JSE offers competitive salary and benefits (including billiards, ping-pong, fresh bagels, coffee, soft drinks, and occasional exceptional chocolate), excellent computing facilities, and the opportunity to work in a leading international research group. Internships are typically part-time positions for a 3 - 12 month period; under some circumstances, positions may be full-time and longer term. Start and end dates are flexible with regard to academic schedules. The successful candidate will work at JSEâ^À^Ùs headquarters, located at 5001 Baum Blvd. (at the corner of Morewood in the Design Center), within walking distance of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. Please refer to the JSE web pages (http://www.jseri.com) for further information regarding internships and our research center.

How To Apply

To apply, send a letter or note and current resume electronically to: info{at}jseri.com

Important Dates

Positions are open immediately. The employee must be eligible to work in the US by time of hire. Applications will be considered if the positions have not yet been filled.

JustSystems Evans Research, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

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JustSystems Evans Research: Systems Designer

JustSystems Evans Research (JSE) [formerly, Clairvoyance Corporation]is seeking a full-time Systems Designer with experience in software architecture design and development.

Description of Principal Duties: The employee will work as a Systems Designer(programmer / software engineer) in support of the Principal Systems Designer,the Research Team, and the Chief Scientist in the development of new technologies, in the evaluation and extension of existing technologies, in the creation of new intellectual property, and in the building of prototypes. The job will require:

  • Development of new and extension of older technology for text analysis
  • Participation in design and code reviews
  • Development and maintenance of unit and integration test suites
  • Preparation of reports and presentations both for internal and external purposes
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Description of Qualifications:

Education and Focus: The employee must have a BS degree in an area such as computer science, software engineering, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or information science. Experience or familiarity with natural-language processing techniques is highly desired.

Experience and Skills: Technical lead experience is preferred; a minimum of 5years of experience in software design and development is required. In addition, the employee will demonstrate:

  • Proficiency in Java and C++ as the principal development languages
  • Good understanding of software engineering best practices (e.g., as expressed through design patterns)
  • Cross-platform development skills (principally on Linux and Windows)
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Ability to work in a team setting
  • Ability to work in a team setting

JSE offers competitive salary and benefits, excellent computing facilities, and the opportunity to work in a leading international research group. The full scope of responsibilities and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and education. Interested candidates are referred to the JSE web site (http://www.jseri.com) for further information regarding the Company.

How To Apply

To apply, send a letter or note and current resume electronically to:info{at}jseri.com

Important Dates

Positions are open immediately. The employee must be eligible to work in the US by time of hire. Applications will be considered if the positions have not yet been filled.

JustSystems Evans Research, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.

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Monday, October 01, 2007

Ripple Effects Interactive: Information Architect (Filled)

This position has been filled.

Part Time Contract Position
Hire Dates: November 2007 – March 2008

Duties:

  • Translate strategy and ideas into a blue print for websites and applications. This blue print will be comprised of a set of documents that can include: content outline, content matrix, sitemap, wireframe, user profile, usage scenario, concept diagram, flow diagram, and functional requirements.
  • Develop architectures and interaction methods that contribute to a positive, interesting, and productive user experience.
  • Ensure site content is presented in a coherent, organized, and usable fashion.
  • Work directly with clients to gather requirements and communicate solutions.
  • Assess usability using a variety of techniques including user tests, focus groups, user interviews, and surveys.
  • Act as an advocate for the user.

Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles and usability assessment methods.
  • Desire to be a valued contributor to a multi-disciplinary team of designers, developers, and strategists.
  • A passion for all things interactive
  • High tolerance for ambiguity
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with Viso and the MS Office suite

E-mail resume to jodip{at}r-effects.com or fax to (412) 683-1610

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Wednesday, August 15, 2007

LunaMetrics, LLC: Web Analyst

We’re looking for someone who loves the web and loves its measurability to become a Web Analyst (full time). That means, you’ll get to work with web analytics, multivariate testing and conversion science. This is a unique combination of technical and marketing. You need to have a great attitude, be a lifelong learner and love to measure things. We desperately need our new analyst to already have strong technical experience – even if it’s experience you cultivated by doing your own thing.

Typical projects you will work on include:

  • Helping customers install web analytics, refining the metrics so that they measure what the customer needs to see, creating analyses and making recommendations based on those reports.
  • Educating customers to understand site metrics and usability.
  • Looking at web pages and spotting trouble spots
  • Defining, executing and analyzing tests to define best "convince me to buy solutions" and improve customer satisfaction scores. Testing may include online surveys, lab user testing, or multivariate (MVT) testing on the live sites.
  • Staying current with various software packages, especially Google Analytics. (We are the only Google Analytics Authorized Consultant between Chicago and Philadelphia.)
  • You will also get a chance to work in other areas of our business (SEO, pay per click, email marketing) but web analysis and “conversion science” – getting the visitor to take action on a website – will be your primary areas.

Requirements: You can do the technology behind websites – the server side includes, the .htaccess file, the Javascript and XML. You're pretty good with database and CMS integration as well. You’re always checking out the latest tech trends on the Internet and implementing them just to see how they work. You love to measure things. You’re a lifelong learner with an incredible “can do” attitude and a lot of curiosity. In your cover letter, please explain why you love analytics and point to something in your background that makes it clear what a “measurable marketing person” you are. Also, please indicate much you need to get paid. Letters that don’t include salary requirements won’t be considered.

Travel: There isn’t a lot of travel, but you have to go to the Googleplex in Mountain View once a year, minimum, for training. Plus, you’ll want to go to some conferences (after all, you’re a lifelong learner, right?)

Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, short and long term disability, retirement plan, paid vacation, free parking.

About Us: LunaMetrics is an Internet Marketing consultancy on Pittsburgh’s South Side. We provide two services: We help our customers attract more visitors to their websites, and we help them turn those browsers into buyers. Most of our work is grounded in best practices, testing and web analytics. For more information, see our website.

Please send resumes and cover letters to career at lunametrics dot com. No phone calls please, but feel free to send email if you have questions.

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Vocollect, Inc.: Sr. Software Engineer

Vocollect is seeking a talented, motivated senior software engineer who has a passion for their work, meet challenges head-on with creativity and skill, enjoy learning new technology, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with other high achievers. You will have an immediate impact as a key individual contributor on a development team focused on mobile software applications. You should possess a solid software engineering background, new product development expertise, and demonstrated proficiency in a relevant technical domain. You should also have the ability to establish rapport and elicit cooperation inside and outside of your immediate team. Qualified candidates who wish to push the high-tech envelope with the global leader in voice technology are encouraged to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Core contributor in the software life cycle of our product line, from concept, through development, to field testing, market introduction, and sustaining engineering.
  • Work with engineers in related disciplines to understand customers' needs and develop high-level software requirements and specifications.
  • Develop, debug, integrate, and support mobile applications.
  • Provide engineering support to internal and external customers.
  • Execute aggressive schedules that meet stringent demands for quality, functionality, supportability, usability, and reliability.
  • Participate in the improvement of software life cycle processes.

Position Qualifications:

Education: BS or MS degree in EE, CS or related discipline. Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

Experience: Prefer someone with over 4 years of professional experience in software development for high-technology products with a demonstrated track record of achievement.

Experience in one or more of the following technical areas (the more, the better):

  • Application development for handheld devices and/or Windows CE platforms.
  • Programming languages: C & C++ and/or Java.
  • Real-time systems software development.
  • Networking protocols and topologies.
  • Experience with integrated development environments and source control tools strongly preferred.
  • User interface design.

Skills:

  • Strong engineering competence, including the ability to learn new technical concepts quickly.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to establish rapport and communicate with people at all levels of an organization.
  • Able to work in a high energy, motivated team atmosphere
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to support field tests and interact with end-users.

Competencies:

  • Initiative
  • Results orientation
  • Influence
  • Innovation
  • Concern for quality
  • Service orientation
  • Integrity and truth
  • Teamwork
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Vocollect, Inc.: Technical Support Specialist - Tier 1

This position will focus on providing technical support via phone, email and web, as well as on-site support as needed on a limited basis, for Vocollect's speech powered business solutions that are integrated into a customer's warehouse management system. Our Technical Support Specialists 1 is responsible for providing Tier 1 level of support for our customers and resellers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • This position is responsible for assisting with all facets of Vocollect Technical Support including problem determination, incident tracking, incident escalation, trend analysis, disaster recovery, and supporting documentation.
  • This position requires technical phone support activities, problem replication, diagnosis and resolution activities, on-site supporting customer activities, and other technical support duties.
  • This position is responsible for in-depth support and product assistance relating to the installation and use of Vocollect products, systems, and related equipment.
  • Travel to customer sites is required periodically (up to 25% overnight travel possible)
  • Ability to work either a second or third shift and participate in a rotating on-call list in order to provide 24x7 Technical Support to both customers and resellers.
  • Provide technical support to new and existing customers; availability to be on-call to provide customer phone support after normal business hours including weekends and holidays is required periodically.
  • Design and setup labs that will increase our knowledge and effectiveness
  • Teach periodic classes to other TSS members on technologies and processes learned.
  • Meet with other internal Vocollect teams to provide the customer's perspective on our products and services.
  • Technical resource for other groups within Vocollect. (e.g. Product Mgmt, Marketing, Eng, etc)
  • Provide technical support to Sr. Business Consultants (SBC’s) and Implementation Project Mgr’s (IPM’s) when they are in the field.
  • Participate in conference calls with customers, SBC’s and IPMs to determine the cause of problems and be a focal point for problem resolution.
  • Help define troubleshooting and testing procedures.
  • This position provides a single point of contact for all issues pertaining to Vocollect’s speech powered systems, hardware or software, as well as problems related to the customer's local or wide area network and related infrastructure.
  • This position may require participation in the integration testing process of customer target hardware/software configurations prior to field implementation.
  • This position requires periodic technical instruction for internal and external customers on the operation and use of Vocollect products and systems.
  • Provide internal Product Development group with customer feedback for the improvement of existing products and the development of future products.
  • Assist internal QA and Systems Development groups with product testing and troubleshooting.
  • Document system problems for review and corrective action by internal QA and Systems Development groups.

Position Qualifications:

  • Must possess a college degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Must possess at least 1 to 3 years hands-on technical experience where knowledge of networking fundamentals was demonstrated. This includes knowledge of TCP/IP, FTP, DHCP, Telnet, routing, and client/server computing as well as general troubleshooting concepts and related diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
  • Must obtain CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) certification or equivalent work experience within first year of employment.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and to prioritize workloads in a constantly changing work environment.
  • Possess excellent written, verbal and strong presentation skills
  • A self starter with an ability to work unsupervised
  • An ability to effectively interface with all levels of the customer’s environment
  • A professional appearance
  • A high level of integrity
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as defined by management

Pluses:

  • Possess a general knowledge of distribution logistics including case-picking, piece-picking, cross-docking, cycle-counting and similar related processes and applications used in a warehouse environment.
  • Beginning to intermediate knowledge of relational databases.
  • Beginning to intermediate knowledge of programming or scripting languages.
  • On-site customer support experience including experience managing multiple, complex projects from start to completion.

Please submit resume to jobs(at)vocollect.com

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Wellspring Worldwide: Senior Software Engineer- Python

Wellspring Worldwide is the leading provider of software tools to manage the process of new technology development and commercialization. Our clients include major universities and government labs throughout North America and Europe. Our mission is to create and transform intuitive designs into stable, reliable and robust web-based applications. We seek a senior software developer and architect for a full-time position to lead the architecture design and development of Python applications running in Apache on Linux.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing browser-based applications using both proprietary and open-source tools.
  • Full-life cycle (design, development, quality assurance, implementation and support) involvement.
  • Participation in external and internal meetings and contributing exciting, creative ideas on how to solve complex problems.
  • Writing code for reusability.

Required skills:

  • Strong background in database design and deployment for DB driven sites using MySQL (Postgres is a plus).
  • Knowledge of Python, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Proficiency with Apache/Linux.
  • Strong understanding of HTML design capabilities and constraints of various platforms and browsers.
  • Ability to estimate, prioritize and manage multiple projects in deadline-driven environment.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.

Wellspring Worldwide
333 E. Carson Street
Suite 537E
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1215
careers{at}wellspringsoftware.net

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Sherpa Software: Software Developer

Sherpa Software, a leading provider of email management products, is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Software Engineer. This is a full time position with benefits located in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

The primary responsibilities of the position will be to collaborate with a team to create and enhance Sherpa products. Other responsibilities include QA testing, documentation and working with support staff to investigate and resolve support issues.

Candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree (or equivalent 4 year degree)
  • 5 years experience developing for Windows
  • 2 years experience developing using dot net (VB.net and/or C#)
  • Excellent communications and writing skills

Experience with MS Exchange and Outlook a plus

Experience developing with C++ a plus

Please send your résumé to resumes[AT]sherpasoftware.com for consideration.

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