Current Boston area searches for high tech smart people

These are the current searches we are conducting. Send us an e-mail with your resume patrick@e-placer.com if anything jumps out at you. Here is an opening for a long-time client; They are looking for several PM / Services Professionals who will manage and implement/customize a SAAS-based compliance-based product, i.e., Aetna, Cigna, Arbella, Travel will be involved, 3 weeks’ vacation and solid benefits which might be of interest to you or someone you know; please feel free to forward; anyone we can reach out to is most appreciated Position: Avior BenchMarktm Delivery Specialist Required Skills: · 4-5 years Program/Project management · 4+ Years’ experience in compliance risk management · 4+ Years’ experience in one or more of the following industries: o Health Care o Life Sciences o Banking/Financial o Retail As a Avior BenchMarktm Delivery Specialist you will be responsible for leading implementations of Avior’s BenchMarktm platform for our client's clients. This includes project planning, training of client teams, management of the implementation project, and in development of compliance program requirements and assessment content. Delivery Specialists job responsibilities include the development of assessments, design and development of scoring methods and methodology, business requirements analysis and development, and customer satisfaction. Candidates for the position should have: · Proven experience in development and integration of workflow management systems · Strong communication skills (verbal/written) · Experience in working with senior management · Experience in compliance management and/or compliance audit processes · Strong project and Program management skills We are looking for a seasoned WebMethod developer also experienced in the WebMethod system architecture and administration. Expertise in applying WebMethod in e-commerce and logistics are preferred. Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite is also highly desired as most of our system integration activities evolve around it. OracleR12; you must also demonstrate the ability to learn new technology and applications; you will also be responsible for the support and enhancement of our custom developed systems based on Onbase Technology and our Oracle Agile installation (a PLM system). Previous experience with Onbase and Agile will be a plus but not required. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the efforts in developing RICE components (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements or Extensions) for our global business systems including Oracle EBS, Agile, etc. Key activities will include: · Serve as the technical lead on multiple and concurrent small to medium sized cross functional projects. · Analyze and critic business requirements · Design and propose high level technical solutions · Provide project managers with estimation and execution status on technical aspects of the projects. · Directly perform various tasks (including development, testing, documentation, training and deployment, etc.) throughout the full project life cycle. · Mentor or lead other technical team members to perform various tasks throughout the full project life cycle. · Utilize cross functional knowledge to prioritize and resolve day to day small conflicts among various projects. · Proactively and timely seek out management attention and help to resolve complex issues. · Collaborate across departmental line and liaise with external vendors and support resources through the full project life cycle. Success criteria: Critical success criteria the job incumbent should possess or has demonstrated in past positions are: Strong technical knowhow in RICE components development, especially in the area of Oracle ERP Aptitude and readiness for continued learning in the vast and ever-changing Oracle ERP domain Be a self-starter and willing to take on new challenges with resources at hand. Solid project management knowledge. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science preferred) or equivalent hands-on experience and computer courses. 5+ years software development experience (Commercial Enterprise level platform preferred). +++++++++++++++++++ We are also looking for a strong Java/J2EE architect. Ideally, experience with SaaS/Multi-tenant deployments. Platform development experience, Platform Extension Models, Web-based configuration tools, experience with reporting/analytics tools (ex: TIBCO Spotfire or Oracle OBIEE). Will update the blog site soon. So this is the last big recap for a while Here are the latest searches; please feel free to forward to your colleagues. Also, we love to hear from prospective new clients, hiring managers and human resources staffers. AA) Another new client - Software Architect - biotech - offers the expertise and experience in real-world and late phase research you need to determine the right approach for the right question, to achieve your research objectives. Whether monitoring safety and evaluating benefit-risk or demonstrating effectiveness and gaining market access or proving efficacy in new indications/new formulations, our experts provide you with the most comprehensive approach to evidence development. Purpose Function as a top level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of IT engineering. Act independently under general direction. Provides technical leadership on complex projects. May act as expert in business or functional area. Formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Responsible for system design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of system development. May be responsible for multiple phases of a project. May have duties instructing, directing, and checking the work of other system engineering personnel. May have quality assurance review responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities: · Sets technical direction and standard development best practices for the company's core product (the Outcome System™ Platform) software development team · Owns the development architecture plan, timelines, and deliverables associated with all software releases · Researches, designs, and reviews software to ensure they are to appropriate specifications · Works closely with Product Management, Software Quality Assurance, Project Management and Application Development functions in the planning and execution of software releases · Generates technical documentation and communicates architectural and design options, and educates development teams on new Outcome System™ Platform capabilities · Collects and reports on development metrics to provide transparency on project status and identify opportunities for improvement · Continually solicits feedback and input on areas requiring optimization or refactoring · Directs and mentors developers in industry best practices, procedures, and concepts Qualifications · B.S. in Computer Science or related major desired, M.S. preferred · 10+ years’ experience in the complete software development lifecycle · 10+ years’ experience in J2EE, Linux, web application development, SaaS, high availability, multi-tenant environment · 5+ years’ experience with Oracle database · TIBCO Spotfire experience preferred · Recognized leader in building and developing teams · Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills · Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device companies and an understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and ISO 9000 or CMM is preferred but not required MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Master's Degree in computer science or related field with a minimum 9 years relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience Let me know if this is of interest to you or someone you know. Thanks Here is a recap: i) THIS ONE IS A DESKTOP DEVELOPER JOB, NOT A WEB JOB; A new Boston client seeks an experienced software developer to design, develop, implement and support a multi-institutional Cardiology clinical research and patient quality improvement data solution. This client develops software solutions that enhance the clinical, quality improvement and research activities. This position requires excellent communication ability for positive interaction with the medical community, as well as the aptitude for innovative problem solving. The successful candidate will pair exceptional software development skills with the ability to work independently and within teams to create user-friendly and dependable software applications. Nice benefits plan, Minimum Qualifications: 5 years’ experience designing and implementing data-intensive software applications. Experience with object oriented C#.NET Framework 4.0 development required. Experience with HTML, XML, and Javascript/JQuery and Silverlight required. Experience with WCF services desired. Excellent SQL skills. Ability to gather requirements and produce functional specification documents required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Proven ability to work with a team environment a plus. ii) At the same client: THIS ONE IS A WEB development job; they are seeking a database applications programmer to support the development of applications for a department of over 200 clinicians and administrators, a proficient JAVA programmer who knows how to build Web apps, speaks SQL (preferably the Oracle dialect), and knows how to work with a diverse group of users. The technical skills are a must. But equally, if not more important, are the “soft” skills – the ability to think through problems and be intellectually flexible; the patience to listen and to communicate not only with technical staff, but with clinicians and administrators who know their job but don’t have the time to learn yours; the wisdom to pick technologies because they are right for the job, not because they are the latest and greatest; and the ability to stay focused and calm in the middle of a fast-paced, always changing, complex environment. These skills will be used to focus on a variety of projects. Responsibilities will include some maintenance and enhancement of existing systems but the emphasis will be on new development. Strong candidates will need to be self-motivated because work can be independent, but will also need to be team oriented because work will involve collaboration with users and others in our group. As part of a group of seven developers within an 11-person team, the candidate must be able to handle the full life cycle of a multi-phased project. You’ll get support, but you need to be able to do some of everything from initial analysis through coding and testing to support and maintenance. Qualifications: · A minimum of 3-4 years database application development experience in Java is required. · Experience with web application development is required. · Experience with a SQL database is required, preferably Oracle. · Strong customer service focus and excellent communication skills. · Ability to work effectively with both technical peers and clinical staff. ---------------------------------------- 11) We continue searching UI developers for a client in Lexington MA that develops software development tools and has a fast-growing SCM software product. We are working directly with the Director of Software Development. They have a strong preference for CS degrees if possible. ------------------- A) Sr Java UI Eng - a base of 85-$110K and a bonus of approx 10%. This is a challenging position which will add new architecture and functionality to huge UI of core product. Also will be able to work on other products including Web-based products. Work with 3 other UI engineers on development team. Engineers are in charge of own destiny with opportunities to grow. Generally prefer people who have had smal company experience (these people tend to have more diverse responsibility vs working on just one little button), but they review on a case by case basis. They work with cutting edge software and tools. Responsibilities: Work on an innovative product through all phases of software development including design, implementation, and release Develop Java software modules and UI components, technical design and development of new software modules Produce clean, unit-tested, and refactored code Study new technologies and bring fresh ideas that can benefit the project Maintain and improve company software development practices and standards Required Experience: BS/BA in Computer Science or related field (equivalent experience considered) 5+ years of Java development experience; 3+ years of UI development experience, to include 2 years of Swing and/or GWT (Google Web Toolkit) Solid knowledge of Swing framework (Layouts, Hierarchy of Visual Components, Events and Listeners) Strong knowledge of Java Language concepts (Collections, Threads, Generics) and Java best practices This is great opportunity to work on New UI web based product from scratch! Will work as part of 2 person UI development team for this project. (the other UI person is principal engineer). Engineers are in charge of own destiny with opportunities to grow. Generally prefer people who have had small company experience, but they review on a case by case basis. They work with cutting edge software and tools. Demonstrated use of Object Oriented design concepts and patterns for UI development Solid knowledge of XML and other data representation formats Desire to work in an agile development group Must be a team player, have effective time management skills, adapt well to changing work requirements, and be able to work independently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Experience writing unit tests that achieve high levels of code coverage Solid analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail Track record of delivering products to market Ideal Experience: Strong usability skills Previous experience delivering products using agile development practices (unit test, continuous integration and Scrum) Knowledge or experience with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a plus Experience with MVC and DI (Dependency Injection) frameworks is a plus Familiarity with Software Configuration Management processes and tools, such as Git, Clearcase, or AccuRev is helpful ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B) Java Web UI Engineer - isn't as senior, and pays total comp to about $100K inclusive of bonus (low $90K's+bonus). This is great opportunity to work on new UI Web-based product from scratch! You will work as part of two-person UI development team for this project. (the other UI person is principal engineer). Engineers are in charge of their own destiny with opportunities to grow. Client generally prefers people who have had small company experience, but they review on a case-by-case basis. They work with cutting edge software and tools. Responsibilities: Work on an innovative product through all phases of software development including design, implementation, and release Create a modern web user interface with excellent usability for both desktop and tablet use Implementation of Java-based solutions that utilize persistent layer for database access and use Google Web Toolkit (GWT) as a front end Develop Java software modules and UI components, technical design and development of new software modules Produce clean, unit-tested, and refactored code Study new technologies and bring fresh ideas that can benefit the project Required Experience: BS/BA in Computer Science or related field (equivalent experience considered) 4+ years of Java development experience; 3+ years of Web UI development experience Strong Web application development skills (GWT, Ajax, Servlets, HTML, CSS, XML, JSON) Strong knowledge of Java Language concepts (Collections, Threads, Generics) and Java best practices Demonstrated use of Object Oriented design concepts and patterns for UI development Desire to work in an agile development group Must be a team player, have effective time management skills, adapt well to changing work requirements, and be able to work independently Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Experience writing unit tests that achieve high levels of code coverage Solid analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail Track record of delivering products to market. Ideal Experience: Strong usability skills with web based user interfaces Previous experience delivering products using agile development practices (unit test, continuous integration and Scrum) Knowledge or experience with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a strong plus Experience with persistence frameworks (e.g. iBATIS/MyBatis, Hibernate) is a plus Experience with Dependency Injection frameworks, especially Guice is a plus Familiarity with Software Configuration Management processes and tools, such as Git, Clearcase, or AccuRev is helpful 22) Kendall Square Senior Enterprise Windows Administrator is needed; you will be responsible for installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure supporting clients business and employees. $80-110K, DOE Qualifications: Essential At least 5 years experience configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting PC hardware and operating systems in a networked environment Desktop support skills, centered around Windows and Microsoft Office suites Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a positive and pro-active attitude towards end-user problems Proven problem-solving and technical support skills Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking. Ability to configure client network connectivity Extremely high accuracy and attention to detail Ability to respond promptly to technical support issues, occasionally during nights and weekends Education & Training University degree, preferably with a Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical major. 33) Another downtown Boston client with 2 jobs, Harrison Avenue area - if you have the talent they will pay what you are worth. Will hire quickly. a) Usability Expert -Three to five years of experience as a usability subject matter expert with an Agile software development team. Adobe Photoshop skills sufficient to create wireframes for review. HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills sufficient to demonstrate desired interactivity in prototypes. Demonstrate at least one e-commerce project for a recognized online brand and at least one web-application project created for a governmental agency. b) Web Designer- a sharp eye for details in design and have at least 2 years of professional experience in designing and coding cross browser, Web 2.0, client-side behaviors from within Microsoft Visual Studio; experienced with the following concepts: HTML/CSS rendering of Photoshop comps into .Net ( pages, user controls and Master pages), Photoshop comp design, event-driven client-side programming with JQuery, coding cross browser behaviors into CSS includes, C# programming in code behind and implementation of the AJAX control toolkit widgets. 44) Another client from a few years ago - this one needs a Network Admin independent contractor on a 1099. It is part-time and only a few hours per project on a sporadic basis. Needs to have: Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system is required Working knowledge of and prior experience in building virtual networks in the cloud (Amazon’s AWS or IBM’s Smart Cloud) using IPsec and VPN Extensive past experience configuring Cisco VPN routers is required Expertise working with open source VPN/IPsec software packages such as Racoon, Openswan, Strong Swan, and IPsec-tools Expertise in NAT traversal, networking, and routing required Ability to operate independently and flexibly in a fast-paced demanding environment Fluency in spoken and written English with good project documentation skills Ability to work in the United States without relocation or work visa assistance Well-qualified candidates can work 100% remotely from within the US and outside of normal business hours at your convenience (nights and weekends OK) 55) Same client as above, needs to hear from folks with experience as manager of technical people. Needs Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system, proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment and Java. Expertise in building computer clusters using HBase and Hadoop (candidates will be required to demonstrate a strong knowledge of these technologies during the interview process), working knowledge of and prior experience in building virtual networks in the cloud using IPSec and VPN, knowledge of Adobe/Apache Flex, PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and JQuery will be beneficial. 66) Boston: senior Java programmer with either some Flex/UI experience or PL/SQL experience. 77) Three Lexington (MA) positions already sent - We're currently seeking a BI/DW lead for a great life sciences client in Lexington; stable role and a nice balance of work/home life. AA) Principal BI Solutions Lead - $115k plus 15%; Working directly with the Director whom we placed, very stable company, 42-hr work week. Business is 29,000 kidney dialysis centers across the US. This is a BI role looking for multiple years on Netezza and experience delivering large multi-terabyte warehouse. RESPONSIBILIITIES: •Lead solution definition. Lead and confer with business sponsors, analysts and other technical teams to understand the problem being solved, options, dependencies and constraints. Facilitate and lead the requirements definition including analysis needed. Ensure that requirements documentation is accurate and complete. •Provide leadership within the team to improve the agility / nimbleness of solution delivery. •Lead the technical design of the solution. Facilitate and lead the discussions on technical options. •Lead and direct the development team including integration and performance tests. •Lead delivery of the solution through quality assurance, user acceptance tests and production deployment. •Manage projects or in larger solutions work closely with the Project Managers. EXPERIENCE: •7 years of overall BI/DW experience including minimum of 3 years in a team lead or manager role. •Deep competency in BI/DW methodologies, DW design and software development lifecycle. •Expertise in BI tools such as Business Objects, ETL , Analytics, Data provisioning Netezza. MPP Dimensional Data Modeling , Tools •Experiences with at least 3 large full life cycle BI projects. •Experience with interacting directly with the business stakeholders and users to present project status, address architectural topics and participate in resolution of project risks and issues. •Knowledge of reporting, data analysis and forecasting algorithms. •Exposure to environments with continuous integration, automated testing and agile software development a plus. BB) Senior SQL Server DBA; must come out of a terabyte environment; client will soon be up to 25 Terabytes $120k plus 20% - 10-15 terabyte warehouse at a minimum would be a figure to use for reference.120k plus two Bonuses RESPONSIBILITIES · Responsible for administration, maintenance and availability of enterprise Production SQL server environments including cluster and replication. · Ensure backup and recoverability of all enterprise SQL server databases. · Ensure data security. Define and implement database access control policies and procedures, complying with SOX and HIPAA requirements. · Works with Data Architect on long term strategy to ensure integrated database systems. Advise on physical data model and implement changes. · Responsible for capacity planning, working closely with Infrastructure group to allocate appropriate database resources on servers. · Contribute to the ongoing development of technology and production processes company-wide. Keep abreast of new design tools, hardware, software, and technology and make recommendations for future deployment. · Provide technical leadership. Mentor junior DBA’s on the team on database technical details. Provide technical assistance to developers. · Monitor SQL server databases to ensure optimum performance, analyzing and resolving performance issues ensuring maximum uptime. · Create and maintain quality control and auditing of databases. · Develop and adhere to common database standards and procedures within a production operations unit. Maintain documentation related to database platforms, guidelines, methods and standards. · Coordinate with technical project managers, developers and other team members to coordinate database requirements across projects. · Triage/track outstanding issues, providing solutions to resolve defects and issues. · Develop and adhere to common database standards and procedures within a production operations unit. Maintain documentation related to database platforms, guidelines, methods and standards. · Interact with business users verifying or helping to verify data integrity. · Administer, maintain and support QA and development environments. · Responsible for administration, analysis, design, and creation of new SQL server databases. · Research and execute new technologies and features in RDBMS area. · Ability to manage VLDB. · Document and improve existing processes related to operations and daily work. EXPERIENCE · 6 years of experience in SQL Server 2008, 2008R2, 2005, including replication. · Installation, configuration, maintenance and performance tuning of SQL server and clusters. · Demonstrated ability using database monitoring tools. · Experience in full SDLC. · Strong problem solving skills in virtualize database environments. · Ability to be proactive and work well under pressure · 8 years of experience in IT · SQL certification desired. Will mentor junior DBA’s. CC) Reporting role Java Oracle Weblogic $120k plus two Bonuses 88) Already sent -- if you would like to see the complete spec send me your up-to-date resume. Keys are experience with retail and e-commerce web sites as well as Java Director, e-Commerce Architecture, $200K plus bonus plus stock; tr-location expenses reimbursed, nationwide search Position Summary The Director, IT Global eCommerce Architecture sets strategic direction for eCommerce architecture globally at this well-known client, overseeing a team of ~10 experienced architects that establish the technical roadmap to deliver business initiatives, create and maintain software best practices, support and promote R&D and innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These architects also serve as IT’s service delivery engagement leaders to the business for new initiatives, and they are responsible for aligning projects to business and IT strategy. The Director leads the continued evolution of websites and mobile platforms which collectively create an Internet worldwide presence. In addition to relevant technical experience, the ability to work effectively across other IT functions and to understand and communicate in business terms is critical to this role.will provide input to the overall eCommerce and mobile strategic direction and are accountable for translating and communicating the plans to the teams for tactical execution. You must have an excellent working knowledge of current and planned IT initiatives as well as internal and external technology trends. You will often participates in both business and IT steering committees and will usually be the focal point for the relationship with the client base, while ensuring that IT plans are implemented successfully, business benefits are achieved, and that there is alignment to global eCommerce and enterprise architecture standards. The Director also maintains strong working relationships with vendors and ensures that our client receives the value for contracted services. Experience and Skill Requirements · 10-15 years of technical experience, including several years in an architecture role. · 6 - 8 years of overall management experience. · Proven track record in effectively leading software development teams of six or more. · Proficiency presenting to, communicating with, and advising senior management. · Experience with high volume, high availability implementations of Java Enterprise Edition technologies (eCommerce is preferable). · Experience with IBM WebSphere Commerce and/or Websphere Application Server experience is a strong plus. · Agile experience (particularly Scrum) is a plus. · Online security experience is a plus. Education Requirements · Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management · Masters Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, and/or an MBA, is a plus Best regards, Patrick Mertens Pure Placements of New England 103 Union Street, Suite 303 Watertown MA 02472-2524 ph. - 617-710-0471 http://www.e-placers.com Mass. Registration #R2683 http://e-placers.blogspot.com/ Skype me at patrickedwardmertens Twitter follow me http://twitter.com/eplacers If you have not already done so, consider joining our LinkedIn network using ID = patrick@e-placers.com