Software Quality Assurance Manager - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

Software Quality Assurance Manager - (US-CA-Greater Los Angeles)

Compensation: $120K - $140K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: WJKJA21

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Salary PLUS BONUS (they may be flexible on Salary.
PAID RELOCATION AVAILABLE

The QA Manager is responsible for leading the QA group in support of the software development lifecycle process, change management, testing / QA environments and production releases. The QA Manager will be accountable for QA practices, testing procedures, meeting IT deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities/Duties:
§ Manage and oversee QA and Integration Testing Environments
§ Establish procedures and QA methodologies
§ Establish quality standards / practices to be implemented
§ Recruit, train and oversee team members in QA methods and practices Manage software code control, testing processes and software deployment.
§ Develop and integrate QA controls with "Change Management" process and procedures.
§ Interface closely with development and operational groups in support of software and production releases.
§ Manage QA tools, like Quality Center and QuickTest pro.
§ Coordinate and execute QA testing, create test plans, scripts, bug tracking, etc.

Competencies:
§ 5-years+ Software Quality Assurance experience, including 2 years managing a QA team.
§ Experience testing Java web applications, Java Swing applications, Web Services and dot Net applications.
§ Proficiency in HP Quality Center, Quick Test Pro, SharePoint, etc.
§ Experience creating test cases (unit, GUI, UAT and stress), scripts, utilizing automated tools, including defect tracking and source code control (CVS).
§ Formal software development life-cycle experience.
§ Experience with SAS 70/SOX audits.
§ Knowledge in scripting, perl, Sybase stored procedures.
§ Must have financial services experience Financial (fixed-income) experience beneficial

Academic Qualifications (minimum requirements):
Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

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Underwriting Project Manager - (US-NJ-Berkeley Heights)

Underwriting Project Manager - (US-NJ-Berkeley Heights)

Compensation: $110K - $125K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: ACCJA1

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SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
· 5+ years business experience
· Results driven with excellent communication and presentation skills
· Influence Management: ability to deal with management and staff at all levels and functions
· Specific experience in implementing large projects in a corporation
· Change Management experience with a focus on consulting for process improvement
· Experience managing a processing operation or implementation team
· Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities
· Meeting management skills, able to control large groups in a meeting environment towards common goals and objectives
· Experience coaching and training staff
· Proficiency in project management software as well as word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software
· Working knowledge of the insurance industry and underwriting environments required

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Implementation Managers - (US-See Below)

Implementation Managers - (US-See Below)

Compensation: $90K - $140K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CJMcKeeJA1

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New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Minnesota, Toronto and LA.

You will be fully responsible for all aspects of implementation for the Management System, managing to client business and technical requirements within the required schedule, scope and budget.

Work with clients to develop and manage to an implementation plan, define client requirements, configure and tune the application to client business and technical needs, train users, test workflows and resolve any issues before taking the client live.

Hands on, configuring and fine tuning the Management System while managing administrative aspects of the implementation project.

You will provide weekly, detailed project status to senior management and within the client. Highlighting issues, scope changes, and progress against the client budget.

You will document client requirements and workflows, and you will successfully transition the client to Technical Support and Relationship Management in preparation for go live.

Target Profile

7 pus years experience
BS/MS Degree in a substantive area (Engineering, CS, Math, Economics, Finance, Statistics, etc.) at a predominant or well respected university.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills (must test for the Analytical and other interview tests)
At least moderate technical skills (some SQL, understanding of computer processes, files, data structures, etc.)
Strong "project based experience"
Strong communication and presentation skills
Must be a self starter
Willing to travel
Project Management experience is a plus but not listed as a core requirement
Financial experience is preferred but not listed as a core requirement.

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Content Development--Writer - (US-NY-New York)

Content Development--Writer - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: Tech School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: MAnKJA4

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3 month assignment

* BA/BS or graduate degree in English, Technical Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline preferred
* High level of familiarity with modern computing environments (OS, file systems, networking, etc.)
* High level of familiarity with the software development environments, preferably .NET
* Understanding of XML and related technologies
* Three or more years of experience developing assistance content for a variety of audiences ranging from end-users to developers, using a variety of delivery formats, including in-product help, web articles, white papers and SDKs
* Writing for end users with various levels of technical experience and designing and writing online documentation
* Knowledge of trends in user assistance and content publishing industry
* Ability to learn new tools, technologies and processes quickly and independently

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who likes to work with innovative technologies, who enjoys the challenge of designing and creating content for a technical audience, and who is committed to team collaboration.

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Treasury Sector Sales Rep - (US-CA-Los Angeles)

Treasury Sector Sales Rep - (US-CA-Los Angeles)

Compensation: $90K - $125K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: B76827JA

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Experience Required : 5 - 10 years
Degree Required : 4 Year Degree
Travel Required : to 50%

Responsible for relationship management, account planning, and sales to a large portfolio of Sector, Market Managed and Market Led customers and prospects as a representative for the products and services of one specific Sector. SSR II's, in a Sector-Led role, sell to intra-Sector customers working with complex levels of customization of Sector offerings. In a Market Managed and Market Led role, SSR II's partner with representatives from Customer Markets and/or other Sectors to establish a complex array of Mellon offerings across numerous Sectors.

Minimum 5-7 years of sales experience in financial services industries with proven performance record related to a combination of sales to new customers and cross-selling to existing customers; deep industry expertise with marketplace exposure; Bachelor's required, MBA preferred; proven history of marketing Mellon products, particularly those within given Sector; ability to work independently and as a part of a team to establish a detailed value proposition for customers; ability to work with minimal to no supervision.

Candidate Must Have :
* Treasury services sales experience
* Selling experience with a combination of new customer and cross-selling existing customers
* Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

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Web/Graphic designer - (US-NY-New York)

Web/Graphic designer - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: MDKJA1

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a very creative, “artsy” type of person to redesign their internal website (intranet). Should have Flash, HTML and Indesign.

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Computer Operations Manager - (US-NY-Brooklyn)

Computer Operations Manager - (US-NY-Brooklyn)

Compensation: $100K - $105K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: B77518JA

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Experience Required : 5 - 10 years

The primary focus of this role is to provide production support including detecting issues, issuing tickets, ensuring root cause analysis and overseeing tickets to closure. S/he coordinates the resolution of critical production problems, ensures that deadlines are met and works with business and IT managers to identify and provide required services. The position also entails supporting project teams for the infrastructure related activities of programs/projects. This individual is also responsible for the stability, augmentation and maintenance of the network and all servers, primarily by working with the technology group within BNY Mellon to insure that configuration of network software and hardware comply with the requirements of our clients. Technical support for the operations group is also required.

Technical / Other:
1. Network Knowledge: BigIP, Active Directory, Cisco Router Administration, Symmetric Multiprocessing Environment, EMC Clariion CX700, Citrix, and SAN Storage are highly desirable.
2. Knowledge of monitoring software such as Exchange, Veritas and Tivoli are highly desirable
3. Knowledge of operating systems including Windows 2003, Solaris is highly desirable.
4. Knowledge of Remedy and root cause analysis
5. Hardware knowledge specifically Wintel and Sun systems knowledge desirable.
6. Knowledge of high availability and failover configurations.
7. Experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
8. Knowledge of encryption algorithms such as FIPS 140-2 and Private Key/Public Key required.
9. Strong experience with Source Code Version Control as well as Standard Change Control/Implementation protocols is mandatory.
10. Project Management skill sets are highly desirable, including use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint.
11. Experience managing a group of 3.

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The job holder manages the computer operations section managers who direct the daily operations of a specific system. S/he coordinates the resolution of critical production problems, ensures that deadlines are met and works with business and IT managers to identify and provide required services. S/he is also responsible for maintaining and managing budgets.

Minimum 4 - 6 years relevant experience required. Must have extensive experience with the full spectrum of system console operations and peripheral console operations. Job holder must have thorough knowledge of company's IT infrastructure and daily operations, interdependencies and understand the impact of planned changes. S/he must have past experience in analyzing and executing hardware platform changes and be familiar with several hardware technologies. S/he must also be experienced at addressing a variety of hardware, software, and communications malfunctions.

Job holder must be able to engage advanced or vendor-specific diagnostic techniques for complex problems in multi-vendor environments. S/he must be an effective oral and written communicator. S/he must also be customer-service oriented, skilled in negotiations and a master in re-engineering and major process flow. Job holder must be a strong leader who is skilled in team building, people development, performance management and effective delegation. Must also be organized and able to identify, prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.

Candidate Must Have :
* Network Knowledge and Experience
* Tivoli or Exchange or Veritas
* OS knowledge (Windows 2003/Solaris)
* Knowledge of Remedy
* Hardware knowledge (Wintel and SUN)

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Network Security Engineer - (US-NY-Rochester)

Network Security Engineer - (US-NY-Rochester)

Compensation: $80K - $92K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: HRFCD08081024JA

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Experience Required : 5 - 10 years
Degree Required : 4 Year Degree
Travel Required : to 50%
PAID RELOCATION AVAILABLE

Responsible for analyzing and/or administering security controls for information systems
Designs safeguards to customer networks against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure
Researches, evaluates, tests, recommends, communicates and implements new security software or devices
Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications
Works closely with systems engineers to design and implement IS security to customer turn key systems.

Qualifications:
BSEE/BSCE and 5+ years of experience or Masters Degree and 2-4 years of experience
Proficiency in IP and standard data communication protocols.
Preferred Additional Skills

Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and PPP
Computer communication interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485
Communications standards such as ATM, Frame Relay, and T1/E1
Quality of service (QoS) standards such as Diffserve
Internet security standards such as IPSec.
Certification in network design (Cisco, Juniper)
MSCE Certification

This position requires U.S. citizenship for purposes of obtaining a clearance.

Candidate Must Have :
* BSEE/BSCE
* 5+ years of experience
* Proficiency in IP and standard data communication protocols.
* This position requires U.S. citizenship for purposes of obtaining a clearance.

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