Network Engineer – Northern California – Contract to Hire

Location : Northern California

Duration : Contract to Hire

Rate : Please mention your best rate /Sal expectation

Employment Type : W2/C2C

The Network Engineer’s role is to ensure that industry best practices and methodologies are applied to a network refresh project involving voice, data, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the infrastructure. In addition, the Network Engineer will oversee/perform the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and recommendations in the resolution of network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide training to junior team members where required.

Responsibilities

 • Design and deploy managed LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware. • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed. • Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. • Oversee/perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of customer managed hardware, software, and peripheral devices. • Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry. • Oversee/perform new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.

Position Requirements

• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or three to five years equivalent work experience. • Certifications in CCNA/CCNP required. • Experience logical design models (L2/L3, Spanning tree, VTP, VLANs, physical cabling). • Working technical knowledge of network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP) and security protocols (SSH, HTTPS, AAA, IPSec). • Strong knowledge IP communication and routing is required (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP). Experience with inter-company routing is preferred. • Understand WAN/LAN and transport technologies (Ethernet, Frame Relay and MPLS). • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio is required • Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required. • Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language. • Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment. • Strong customer service orientation. • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. • 75 % Travel required.

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Data Architect

Duration: 6+ months

Location : Berkeley, CA

Employment Type: W2 /C2C

Responsibilities
• Work with Business Analyst to understand data needs and produce technical specifications for ETL work.
• Design data marts based on business needs.
• Develop Oracle Views.
• Assist in design of existing BusinesObjects Universe

SKILLS
• Expert in Data warehousing, metadata management and enterprise architecture Strong data modeling skills Broad information technology expertise
• Extensive experience using Informatica and BusinessObjects Demonstrated skills in dimensional data marts and end user reports.
• Oracle PL/SQL
• Data Architect – Senior level
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Expert Oracle PL/SQL, Data warehousing/architecture and Business Object universe design skills.
• Someone who can come in and help build and enhance current data warehouse.
• Expert Level Business Objects Designer skills

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Network Engineer / Project Manager Hybrid Role.

Duration : 10+months

Location :Scottsdale, AZ

Employment type :W2/C2C

The candidate will participate in weekly project meetings with Engineers, construction, sales, Billing, etc. The ideal candidate will have BICSI certification / PMP / Cisco certifications.

Project Coordinator Network Operations & Engineering

Job Description:

•             Provide HUCS IP Telephony & data configuration support for the Client’s contracts

•             Provides immediate supervision and may perform individual tasks related to group involved in project completion

•             Lead data and voice communications projects

•             Coordinates activities, assigns projects, and monitors results

•             Monitors and assigns custom ASU shared proprietary CRM system.  Ensures Queue is kept in our SLA targets

•             Provides technical guidance to Voice Design team members and edge team that perform complex design, development, and implementation work by established ASU goals and processes in conjunction with HUCS requirements.

•             Responsible for presenting technical information related to specific projects or tasks and communicating schedules and timelines

•             Coordinates remodel, New Construction, Contractors, Inspections, and all MACD network maintenance day-to-day activities at the customer site or remotely from a company location

•             Assist in creation and maintaining processes for interaction between the groups to ensure that our processes and procedures are goal oriented such that we strive for a one touch do it right the first time process.

•             Must have an aptitude that lends toward development of key relationships with ASU construction, project planning, billing, and new build groups.

Basic Job Qualifications:

•             Direct customer interaction communication skills, (oral and written), customer service, organizational and multi-tasking skills

•             Goal oriented with a deep understanding of team building

•             Hands on experience with the following:

o             Cisco Unified Communications System configuration and management, including CallManager, Unity, IPCC, UPCC, HUCS

o             Cisco Layer 2 & 3 switch and router configuration and management

o             Layer 2 and Layer 3 VLAN configuration and management

o             Routing protocols

o             Isolation of network outage causes and service restorations

o             Firewall and security best practices and concepts

•             Proficient PC skills in office applications and network connectivity configuration

•             Proficient presentation skills for presentations to technical and non-technical audiences; must be able to translate technical terms and concepts to non-technical entities.

•             Associate degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

•             Valid Driver’s License

•             Must be available 24/7 for network outages and maintenance window work.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

•             Experience with inspectors and leaders of the construction, MACD, and billing activities

•             Experience with project management.

•             Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•             Highly self motivated and directed.

•             BICSI training and certification

•             Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

•             Strong customer service orientation.

•             Experience leading in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment.

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Senior System Administrator

Duration : Contract to Hire

Location : San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: W2/C2C

In person Interview MUST.

Senior System Administrator defines, designs, and implements server solutions using the Microsoft platform. Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the systems. Responsibilities include the implementation and maintenance of Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, ESX and Fiserv core application. Experience in hands on operational support. Off hour on-call rotation

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience.
• 8 plus years System Administration experience
• In depth knowledge of windows operating systems (win2k3, win2k8, win2k8r2)
• In depth knowledge of 2 of the applications below (Citrix, Xenapp, MS Exchange, MS Active Directory, VMWare vsphere4)
• Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Printing, TCP/IP network protocol
• Good technical/analytical and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Server related technology (i.e., RAID systems, tape drives, SCSI devices, monitoring, etc.)
• Perform 24×7 on call duties
• Basic knowledge of scripting (eg. VBscript, PowerShell, java)
• Basic knowledge of Cisco networking equipment
• Mentor junior team members, including other System Administrators and Desktop Support.

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.Net Developer / Reports Writer

Duration : 6+ months

Location : Denver , CO

Employment Type : W2/Corp to Corp

In Person Interview MUST

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in:

• Visual Studio 2005
• Windows Forms
• VB.Net
• Crystal Reports XI
• SQL Server 2005

Responsibilities:
• Work within a small team of developers to build and support complex business applications.
• Develop new applications in Visual Studio 2005 using Windows Forms and VB.Net
• Maintain existing and develop new reports using Crystal Reports XI
• Create and support Stored Procedures using SQL Server 2005
• Perform standard development tasks associated with the design and development of new application functionality or maintenance. Including analysis, design, coding, testing, training, and documentation
• Interact with technical and non-technical departments to communicate current issues and statuses of systems

Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Preferred degree: Computer Science
• 2 – 5 years experience writing n-tier business applications
• Strong OOP Analysis and Design skills
• 2 – 5 years experience writing SQL queries and stored procedures
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and a strong multitasking skills
• Strong analytic, design, coding, testing, and documentation skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise way both verbally and written.

Additional Notes:
• Client is going through a conversion from VB6 to VB.Net and they need someone with experience in VB.NET at a minimum but VB6 in addition to the VB.NET experience would be preferred.
• Someone with experience working in a environment where the company was involved in inventory, pricing, customer data storage would be preferred too.

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Workflow/WPF Developer

Duration :6+ months

Location : Denver , CO

Employment Type : W2/Corp to Corp

Interview : In Person Must

Need someone with very strong Windows Workflow and WPF ( Locals or any one in and around the area most welcome )

NEED to have:
• Windows Workflow
• WPF (Windoes Presentation Foundation)
• Visual Studio 2010
• Must have experience writing things that have actually been in production and real live production code.
• Must have worked with systems that have actually been used.

Other good to have: Experience with Agile and C#

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IT Generalist/ Documentation Specialist/ Technical Writer

Duration : 6months

Location : Washington DC

Employment Type : W2

Interview : In Person a MUST

Qualifications:
• Excellent written/verbal English communication skills
• Ability to learn and apply new skills rapidly
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Confer with executives, managers, customers, colleagues, and others to establish technical specifications and to determine the scope of projects and subject matter.
• Interview subject matter experts and observe activities to obtain necessary information for technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Select or create photographs, drawings, diagrams, and charts to illustrate subject matter.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Review documents created by others and recommend revisions, including scope, format, and content.
• Confidence in your own abilities and a willingness to make decisions and escalate when necessary.
• Preferred knowledge of Cisco equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and professional interaction skills required
• Ability to perform independently or as part of a goal-oriented team

Education and Skill Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism or 8 years of experience as a Technical Writer/ IT Generalist
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio. There may be other requirements, depending on the environment (e.g., skills in HTML, RoboHelp)
• Basic skills in a graphics editing program such as Photoshop.

For the interview, the candidate must present a portfolio with samples of documentation that he/she has personally created.

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Fiserv QA

Duration:  6 Months+

Location: Minneapolis

Employment Type: W2 /Corp to Corp

Job Description :

• Well versed with the Testing life cycle
• Ability to write test plan, Test scenarios, Requirements mapping
• Proficient in test case creation and execution
• Manual testing experience of 4-7 years
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Experience on Fiserv required and mandatory ( At least 2 years )
• Experience in Electronic Commerce Systems for Financial Service Industry
• Banking knowledge will be an advantage

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SQL Server and Analysis Server Admin

Duration: 6+ months

Location : NYC

Employment Type : W2 / Corp to Corp

The SQL and Analysis Server Administrator is responsible for all administration and maintenance of mission-critical, 24/7 SQL and Analysis Server Databases serving our company. The Administrator analyzes and resolves problems related to data, software, servers, and usage, installs and maintains system software, including upgrades and patches, monitors performance, maintains system security and makes recommendations for planning and budgeting.
Essential Skills:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+  years of experience in SQL Server
• 2-4 Years of experience in analysis Server
• 2-4 years of experience as an applications programmer on data base management systems

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008
• Reporting Services, Integration Server and Analysis Services
• Knowledge of SQL and TSQL and familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008, including SQL Server Reporting Services and integration with Share Point.  
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.  
• Ability to convey thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and verbal form.  
• Application installation, data conversion and testing experience.  
• Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies and issue resolution techniques.  

 Additional skills desired:

• Certification in SQL Server

• Basic knowledge of Oracle database 
• IIS knowledge

• Performance Point

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Administering SQL and Analysis Server production, development and test/qa databases

• Apply service packs to production SQL & Analysis Servers
• Ensure complete and accurate backups of the SQL and Analysis Server infrastructure happen on a regular schedule.  
• Installing and Configuring the database servers
• Work with developers to deploy database changes
• Maintain a change management log for the production environment.  
• Plan for migration to future versions of any relevant products in the technology stack  
• Participate in DR planning.  
• Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the databases that support the system.
• Experience in SSRS and SSIS
• Experience in Mirroring, Log Shipping, strong Performance tuning skills
• Work to ensure that the associated hardware resources allocated to the databases and to ensure high resilience and performance tuning.
• To proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime
• Responsible for providing trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving
• Responsible for improvement and maintenance of the databases to include rollout and upgrades.

 Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other work related duties as assigned.

Essential non-technical Capabilities:

• Ability to relate to non-technical users in user-friendly language.  
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives or activities, and effectively make judgments in prioritizing and time allocation in a high-pressure environment.  
• Ability to deal with changes and adapt to a changing environment.  
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firms internal and personnel affairs.  

Ability to work well with others, harness different skills and experience, and build a strong sense of team spirit

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Windows Admin

Location –  Edison, NJ

Duration :11 months +

Employment Type : W2/ Corp to Corp

Note : Need good Communication Skills

Job Description:
 
SA Skill Set
Knowledge of Infrastructure components including Server, Network, & Storage. Coordinate and implement Business Continuity plans. Work with Application Development team to develop application environment build requirements. Track progress within project plan timeline around infrastructure deliverables.

Nice to have
Microsoft 2003 & 2008 operating system ; MSCS troubleshooting experience 
Netbackup & Tivoli Site Manager Backup Troubleshooting 
Tivoli Endpoint troubleshooting
Symantec Enterprise Manager
Server patching 
Scripting – Powershell, VBScript, Batch
Create and maintain system documentation
Symantec Antivirus

We are looking for a Windows admin.

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Biztalk/.net developer

Duration : 6+ months Contract

Location : Austin ,TX

Interview : Telephonic/F2F

Employment Type : W2/Corp to Corp

Minimum Requirements:

4-7 Experience in developing Web application and data exchange services using ASP.Net, C#, Oracle, MS BizTalk Server, WCF/Web Services, SOA

Demonstrated experience

• Experience with UI design using Visual Studio 2010/2008
• Experience with .Net development using enterprise level architecture
• Experience with XML, EDI, HL7, and HIPAA transactions
• Experience with UML, Use Cases, Asset Management Tool (ClearCase or TFS)
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing

Skills/Experience

• Ability to develop illustrations and designs for web pages using Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Proven analytical skills in IT application development
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with people of all technical levels
• Knowledge of Incremental Development Methodologies
• Experience working with Government agencies
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, users, technical staff and management
• Ability to manage work time efficiently to complete multiple tasks .

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DATA MODELER

Duration : 6+ months

Location : New York

Interview : Telephonic/F2F

Employment Type : W2/ Corp to Corp

 

 

 

The Data Analyst/Modeler will analyze business requirements, perform the necessary analysis to translate them to data requirements, develop enterprise data models at the conceptual, logical, and physical levels; identify and promote best practices and patterns for data modeling, and provide oversight for data modeling methodologies and processes.

Responsibilities include 
Analyze and translate business requirements into data models – including  definition of logical and physical models, model enhancements, metadata maintenance.
Interface with business analysts and application developers across multiple business domains including credit and market risk management
Create and evolve models for counterparties, financial instruments,n positions and exposures, to meet new and changing business requirements
Perform complex data analysis and recognize patterns to help with Data Modeling or R&D projects with quick time-to-market requirements
 Manage flow of information between departments through the use of relational databases.
Focus on reducing process and data inefficiencies such as reducing data redundancy within an existing system or optimizing load and query performance.

Technical Requirements
 Bachelors in Computer Science or related field
 5+ years of demonstrable experience with relational database modeling and reporting using ERWin Data Modeler/ Model Mart.
 Knowledge of reporting and ETL technologies/methods, including Data warehouses, operational data stores, data marts, star and snow-flake schemas
 5+ years of demonstrable experience working with Databases such as Oracle, SQL Server databases in the minimum, excellent in writing SQL queries;
 Excellent SQL skills to perform complex data analysis for data modeling, adhoc requirements, performance tuning etc
 3+ years of demonstrable experience working on projects related to either financial or insurance industry (Risk Management is a plus)
 Proficient in using SQL Queries, MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint,n MS Visio
 Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML) schema modeling is a plus

General Requirements

Proficient knowledge of financial products and markets.n
 Knowledge of Insurance and Risk Management is a plus
 Excellent communication skills,n quick learner
 Can operate in an independent, self-starter manner, as well as in a team setting
 Deadline driven, with an ability to work under pressure

 

 

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Application Architect Support

Duration: 12 months +
Location: San Francisco CA
Start: March 1st / Interviews: 2nd week of feb
Employment Type: W2 or Corp to Corp

• Design and analytical concepts of J2EE including design patters like Session Façade, Service Locator, Singleton
• Object modeling using UML and Rational Suite
• MVC Architecture
• Oracle / BEA JMS Framework and JMS Server Administration
• Apache Axis Web Services Framework
• Oracle / BEA Weblogic sesrver set up and configuration.
• Enterprise Java Beans Architecture.
• IBM Filenet Framework API for both image manager and Content manager.
• Adobe Product Suite
• PL/SQL and stored procedures.
• Veriosning Software
• Code Build Process

Understanding of:
• Windows Server and Sun One Web Server, CA SiteMinder, LDAP administration
• Oracle Databse Reports
• Mercury / HP Testing Suite; Quality Center, Load Runner, Win Runner, QTP
• Unix Server Administration – Oravle / BEA Weblogic, Sun One Webserver, LDAP SiteMinder, Database ETC…
• Rational Tool Suite

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Configuration Manager – Configuration Management – CM

Duration : Long Term

Location : Houston, Texas.

Employment Type : W2 /Corp to Corp

Responsibilities:
·         Act as Process Owner for the Configuration management process within E&P IT&S and be the SPOC
·         Ensure the implementation of the Configuration Management processes within E&P as per BP norms
·         Be responsible for the information architecture for E&P applications in the CMDB
·         Ensure that the CMDB data is reliable and dependable for basing informed decisions for E&P initiatives
·         Act as the SPOC within E&P for Change Management for external interfaces
·         Be responsible for the process adherence, reporting and improvements per OI and E&P norms
 
Activities:
·         Participate in relevant Operational Integrity and Community of Practice meetings and represent E&P interests
·         Function as the E&P Data Owner and Data Quality Manager
·         Ensure E&P participation in global IT&S activities to maintain high quality data in the CMDB
·         Determine and enforce Configuration management related policies for E&P
·         Maintain the E&P CMDB Data Dictionary
·         Convene E&P Governance Board meetings
·         Plan and implement the measures to maintain E&P applications’ data complete and accurate
·         Determine key performance indicators for data quality and implement the production of data quality reports
·         Ensure reports for various E&P initiatives are available
·         Maintain the process documents and artifacts to be up-to-date
·         Participate in E&P Service Management meetings
·         Identify continuous improvement measures
·         Conduct trainings for various audiences
·         Participate in related ITIL CoE activities
 
 
Qualifications:

·         ITIL V3 Foundation and Practitioner’s certification
·         Business Objects reporting, Microsoft Excel, Access, Remedy CMDB module (optional)
·         5+ years relevant work experience in configuration management
·         Experience in implementing effective CM policies and procedures
·         Communication and training skills

Sr. VOIP Analyst

Duration : 6+ months

Location :  Sacramento, Ca

Description :

The scope of this project encompasses the following tasks:
 
Develop a mutually agreed upon Document Expectation Deliverable (DED) document that defines project deliverables.
Review all Client Telecom and Network assessments previously performed to verify current configurations and capabilities.  Document all discrepancies and gaps to establish a new working baseline.
Develop a Client requirements document for a VoIP future-state platform to include:
Features
Functionality
Capabilities
Maintenance and support
Integration with existing technologies, included but not limited to voicemail, email, CTI, IVR, etc.
Hardware and OS platform standards (open or proprietary)
Develop a VoIP product comparison matrix complete with scoring assessment.
Perform a network infrastructure readiness assessment per location:
Document current infrastructure capabilities and limitations in supporting latency-sensitive traffic.
Document all required remediation efforts to support VoIP, included but not limited to power, wiring, environmental, hardware/software, etc.
Document current network architecture for high availability and performance.
Develop a cost/benefit/risk analysis business case.
Perform a review of staff and operational readiness and make recommendations.
Provide guidance on customer experience pitfalls, lessons learned, issues, etc.
Collaborate with project team to ensure alignment with the Unified Communications Roadmap, Client business plan, and the Strategic Information Systems Plan (SISP).
Attend and/or facilitate meetings as required.
Work with Client staff, subject matter experts, and business partners as required to document business and technical requirements.

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Solution Architect

Duration : 6+ months

Location : Illinois

Employment Type : W2/ Corp to Corp

Interview : Telephonic / In Person

Job Description/Skills Required:

The responsibilities of Solution Architect include but not restricted to: • Architect CMDB / BSM process & tools solutions as part of Tools Transformation program • Build PoC / demos for customers as per the proposed solution & handle the demos • Lead Implemention and Transition the solution details to the delivery / support team • HP BTO Tools experience encompassing Architecting Solutions, Presales, Specialist Support, Implementation Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • 12+ years of experience in Infrastructure / Application outsourcing services. 8 years of experience in the tools domain, with at least 3 years experience in CMDB / BSM architect roles. • Should be knowledgeable in architecting and deployment DDM, BAC, UCMDB, HP OVOU,OVOW OVIS,NNM, OVPI, OVPM, OVPA, Reporter, ECS, and SiteScope. • Flair for pre-sales, customer interaction and fluency in communications (oral & written) is of utmost importance. Good interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate in a diverse team • Enormous breadth of knowledge in various BSM technologies – ITSM, Monitoring, CMDB, Reporting, Integrations etc, along with a demonstrated & applied knowledge of ITIL best practices • Should be an expert in at least 1 Monitoring tools technology (HP, BMC, CA, Microsoft, EMC) & at least 1 Service Management tools technology (BMC Remedy, HP Service Manager etc) • Knowledge of ITIL and certification is a plus.

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SAP ABAP Consultant

Duration:8+months

Location: San Francisco, CA

In Person Interview

Employment Type: W2/ Corp to Corp

SAP ABAP DEVELOPER

Candidate must have the following skill sets & experiences:

1) Good knowledge of the QM module.

2) Solid ABAP development background with a demonstrable record in the following areas:

        a)  Switch Framework using enhancement spots, BAdIs and User Exits.

        b) Interfaces using secure data transfer protocols.

        c)  UI using both webdynpro and module pool programming.

        d) Interactive ALV reports

        e) Smart forms and Adobe forms

        f)  Conversions including use of LSMW

        g) OOP

        h) Workflows including use of Workflow Extended Notifications.

3) Must have good communication skills both verbal and written.

5) Must be able to manage aggressive deadlines.

6) Prefer candidate has also worked in the MM module and the EWM application for the SCM server

Primary Job Duties.

o          Design & Build the solution to meet customer requirements.

o          Review WRICEF lists for effort estimates

o          Review Functional Designs for technical feasibility.

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Quality Analyst Engineer

Position Duration: 6 Months +
Location: San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: W2 Hourly / Corp to Corp

Our Client is looking for an experienced professional to join their creative team. The QA Engineer will be involved throughout the entire product development cycle to ensure the timely release of highest quality products. In addition, the new hire will assist in different aspects of the software development process; work closely with QA team members, software developers and customer support staff.

Typical Job Tasks
1. Apply different testing techniques for multi-layer applications.
2. Design, write, and execute API tests for the web-based and/or client-server applications.
3. Write and revise automated test scripts for Performance and Load tests.
4. Develop and maintain test documentation and test scripts.
5. Analyze results and provide meaningful reports to the project team.
6. Use queries to create test data and analyze the data flow
7. Work with developers, analytics, and Client Services staff to devise test plans and schedule.

Candidate Requirements
1. Strong understanding of the software lifecycle and integration with QA test planning and execution.
2. Professional SQAE experiences in client/server environment.
3. Understanding of Web-based technology architecture and data structure.
4. Strong database skills (Oracle and SQL server).
5. Working knowledge of C# or Java.
6. Knowledge of the testing frameworks such as JUnit, NUnit and/or Cactus a plus.
7. Ability to use automation test tools a plus.
8. Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
9. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
10. Knowledge of finance concepts and practices a plus.
11. Bachelor’s degree.

Hand son coding experience using C# or Java preferred.

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Build Engineer

Build Engineer.

Build Engineer

Duration : 12+months

Location: San Leandro, CA

In Person Interview

Employment  Type : W2/ Corp to Corp

 Brief Description :

* Collaborate with development, QA, DBA and service engineer teams on design of release management planning, product installation, configuration, and deployment processes.

* Manage and execute platform deployment between all environments including coordination of multiple releases across different environments.

* Generate and deliver software builds and releases for multiple platforms.

* Resolve software configuration management issues.

* Create and handle multiple branches, multiple project

* Maintain release calendar and publish release notes

* Create and maintain Environment / Configuration project plan and coordinate activities and milestones across the project via the consolidated plan

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Oracle Pl/SQL Developer

Oracle Pl/SQL Developer

Duration :18+months

Location : San Leandro, CA and San Francisco, CA

In Person Interview/Telephonic

Employment Type: W2 / Corp to Corp

This  opportunity is for 2 different locations but for the same client.

Skills Required :  OracleDML/DLL, Pl/SQL,Linux and Solaris background,SQL Loader, SQL developer,PErl or other Shell Scripts,Oracle 9i/10g, working with Bath Jobs, Data warehousing , redesign schemas.

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Sharepoint Engineer

SharePoint Engineer – San Francisco, CA

Location: SF CA
Duration: 6+months

Employment Type: W2 / Corp to Corp

We are looking for an individual who has a strong SharePoint Implementation background, along with SharePoint Training and Analytical skills. You will be working with small teams across different business units of the organization, and interfacing heavily with senior management and business users as well.

If you are a great SharePoint Engineer or SharePoint Developer or SharePoint Administrator with Web development experience,this could be the one for you!

– 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft SharePoint 2003 / 2007 / 2010
– MOSS technologies
– Windows SharePoint Services
– Experience Implementing SharePoint Solutions; SharePoint Implementation
– SharePoint Training background
– Broad experience with the .NET Framework
– Ability to interface with business users and gather requirements and facilitate meetings
– Ability to develop and administer SharePoint systems
– Strong competency in Visual Studio Tools for Office, Windows Workflow Foundation, Forms Server, SharePoint Designer and Excel Services
– Previous SAP experience preferred
– Bachelor’s degree is a must. MBA is a plus!

Skills Required:
SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010, Moss, .NET, XML, SOAP, Web services, SQL Server, C#, SharePoint Developer, SharePoint Administrator, SharePoint Programmer, MOSS Developer, MOSS Programmer, SQL Reporting Services

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SAP Consultant – San Francisco, CA.

Duration: 6 Months+
Location: San Francisco CA
Start: ASAP
Employment Type: W2 or Corp to Corp

Looking for a consultant with business analysis, SAP FI/CO, a proven record of accomplishment, and a minimum 4 – 6 years of real life workplace experience with implementation and support of SAP. Consultant should have an understanding of the development and documentation of user requirements. Should have strong oral and written communication skills. Must be capable of performing in-depth analytical reviews of certain business processes, independently or within teams of end user staff and other specialists, with emphasis upon FI specific support and reporting. Moreover, the consultant  must be able to implement the functional solution, within a well-coordinated quality assurance environment to create new functionalities, with emphasis upon doing this correctly the first time.

The candidate should have at least 4+ years of functional experience with FI (General Ledger, Special Purpose Ledger) . Additional experience with Controlling modules, treasury, asset accounting and integration with MM and PM is preferred but not required.

Individual should be able manage his/ her own work and also manage a small team
Thorough understanding of customization objects in FI, CO, FM and MM modules.
• Ability to understand and identify the objects needed for customization to achieve specific business requirements.
• Excellent knowledge tables and configuration used in FI, CO and AA modules of SAP
• Hands on experience in writing interfaces between SAP and legacy systems, including data migration, data validation and data conversion.
• Hands on experience in analysis, design and development of SAP interface programs
• Investment Banking, Financial background or exposure to a financial work environment
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

This position requires flexibility, creativity and initiative. Candidates should be self-starters who enjoy working with an international team of people. Candidates must be able to multi-task their workload assignments. Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English, have strong writing and communication skills, and be excellent team players.

If this opportunity interests you or may be you know a friend who would like this, then do send in the profiles to nazia@tekvista.com  you can follow me on http://twitter.com/Talent_ITJobs

NetBackUp Admin

Duration: 6 Months +
Location: Redwood City CA
Start: ASAP
Openings: 1, In person Interview MUST
Employment Type: W2 Hourly / Corp to Corp

Required Skills:
Client is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the IT team as a Backup Administrator to manage complex backup needs involving high end tape libraries, Disk to Disk solutions and remote office backup solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation, Management, and administration of Backup Servers (Master & Media Servers)
• Manage & monitor backup jobs for various servers on the network and ensure high backup success rates.
• Manage Spectra Logic tape library Installation and administration.
• Install backup agents on various types operating systems (AiX, Solaris, HP-UX, Windows 2003/2008)
• Define backup polices and job schedules to meet business requirements.
• Ensure tape requirements are managed regularly & efficiently.
• Evaluate overall Backup System Performances & report metrics to management.
• Assist in system disaster recovery requirements.
• Plan Backup Software upgrades & patch management and evaluate latest technologies in Backup requirements.
• Assist SAs & DBAs on various backup needs & strategies.
• Ensure SLAs defined for the business are met.
• Expected to work in a global team environment and ensure Client processes & procedures are implemented across the globe.
• On Call for Production Server Support.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support other functions of the IT team (DataCenter, Network and Applications) as necessary.
• Position requires candidate to carry a cell phone 24/7 and requires maintenance/installation work to be performed outside of business hours.
• Position requires candidate to perform global weekend work for Production/Datacenter maintenance as needed.

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Must have 5+ years of overall IT System Administration experience
• 3-4 years of hands on experience with Symantec/Veritas backup technologies
• Exposure to patch management and upgrades of Symantec/Veritas software a must.
• Experience with backup & restore processes of Exchange Servers, Oracle Database and other production infrastructure is a must.
• Experience with backup & restore processes for Sharepoint infrastructure is a plus.
• Experience with setting up backup jobs using various protocols, including NDMP is a must.
• Manage high end tape libraries is a must. Experience with Spectra Logic tape libraries is a plus.
• Ability to manage various backup policies and scheduled jobs to ensure successful completion of backup jobs with in the backup Windows.
• Good working knowledge on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
• Exposure to installation requirements on all UNIX flavors is a plus.
• Exposure to Symantec PureDisk backup solutions is a plus.
• Exposure to Disk 2 Disk backup solutions (esp., Data Domain) is a plus.
• Familiarity with VB scripting or Perl scripting is a plus.
• Exposure to Open Source backup solutions is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with employees and customers at all skill levels; including the ability to translate and communicate technical and analytical issues to all types of end users.
• Knowledge of SAN and NAS technologies is a plus.
• Ability to work under considerable pressure managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Motivated self-starter personality; must be able to work independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to produce high-quality results with attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and team communications skills are essential; must be able to clearly document processes, policies, and procedures in a timely basis.

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Business Analyst (Functional BA / PEOPLESOFT/HR)

Location : Redwood City, California Position Duration: 6 Months

Start: ASAP

Interviews : Onsite Interview Required

Employment Type: W2 Hourly / Corp to Corp

Required Skills:• Looking for a Functional Business Analyst. This person will be working within HR Group.

• Someone with Peoplesoft exp on the HR side would be idea.

• Experience working with Sharepoint is a huge plus. Client utilizes Sharepoint to store, share and update documents.

• Any microstrategy experience would also be ideal. They are on a BI Platform.

Please email resumes to nazia@tekvista.com .You can follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/ Talent_ITJobs