JO: Cognizant: Agile Architect - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Road Warrior role. Will pay about $140000 - $150000

C onsulting experience

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Agile Architect - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CJA20

Responsible for delivering agile test projects, increasing the use of test automation, supporting business development, and mentoring clients and team members

Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in a software quality assurance leadership role
Broad technical knowledge of N-tiered architectures, web technologies, and test tools
Demonstrable experience working on iterative projects or testing early-stage code
Understanding of one or more agile methods such as: XP, Scrum, TDD, BDD, Lean, Crystal
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Must be willing to travel


Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years in a technical capacity (e.g. programmer, white box tester, automation engineer)
Scripting skills in one or more languages such as: Ruby, Perl, Python, JavaScript, or VBscript
Understanding of one or more test frameworks such as: Fitnesse, Selenium, Watir, JUnit
Understanding of continuous integration tools such as: Cruise Control, Maven

Strong test estimation skills
Passion for continuous improvement
Prior experience working in an onsite/offshore model
Experience managing and leading teams
Experience with sales and pre-sales support
Experience in one or more of the following industry segments is desired (in order of preference):
Investment Banking
Financial Services
Banking & Consumer Credit

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Concepts In Staffing
9 East 37 Street
New York, NY 10016

Agile Architect - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Agile Architect - (US-Anywhere in the USA)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CJA20

Responsible for delivering agile test projects, increasing the use of test automation, supporting business development, and mentoring clients and team members

Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in a software quality assurance leadership role
Broad technical knowledge of N-tiered architectures, web technologies, and test tools
Demonstrable experience working on iterative projects or testing early-stage code
Understanding of one or more agile methods such as: XP, Scrum, TDD, BDD, Lean, Crystal
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Must be willing to travel


Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or related field
5+ years in a technical capacity (e.g. programmer, white box tester, automation engineer)
Scripting skills in one or more languages such as: Ruby, Perl, Python, JavaScript, or VBscript
Understanding of one or more test frameworks such as: Fitnesse, Selenium, Watir, JUnit
Understanding of continuous integration tools such as: Cruise Control, Maven

Strong test estimation skills
Passion for continuous improvement
Prior experience working in an onsite/offshore model
Experience managing and leading teams
Experience with sales and pre-sales support
Experience in one or more of the following industry segments is desired (in order of preference):
Investment Banking
Financial Services
Banking & Consumer Credit

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Concepts In Staffing
9 East 37 Street
New York, NY 10016

Microsoft Solutions Architect - (US-WA-Redmond)

Microsoft Solutions Architect - (US-WA-Redmond)

Compensation: $140K - $150K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CJA21

Microsoft Solutions Architect with project deliverables experience

No. This is not a  job working for Microsoft

MUST BE LOCAL

Must Have Skills:
· We are looking at a Solutions Architect with project deliverables experience (should be an absolutely technically hands on person).
· Ability to understand the end to end view of a critical Online application involving multiple systems , groups and organizations.
· Exceptional communication skills.
· Experience in owning 15+ applications individually.
· Exceptional negotiation skills.
· Experience in latest Microsoft technologies.
· Thorough in Microsoft Technologies based architectures, Patterns and Practices, design, Virtualization (HyperV), good understanding on the MS Security models.

· Hands on skills on
Ø C#.NET
Ø WCF/ASMX
Ø ASP.NET
Ø MS Databases
Ø XML and XSLT

· Excellent experience in Agile processes and SCRUM models, Capability to estimate and plan based on the requirements provided.
· Thorough understanding of mission critical, high velocity online app development process - Build and release management, real time development, change management, quality engineering etc.
· Ability to push back the stakeholders and get into a consensus on the Tension Triangle - effort (cost), schedule and features.
· Thorough in NFRs and ability to critically look at a complex system and identify bottlenecks.
· Need to be a team player - to convince, coach and drive the teams.
· Above all, ability to tower above architects and stakeholders and push a point of view with credibility

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Concepts In Staffing
9 East 37 Street
New York, NY 10016

SQL Server DBA/Developer - (US-NY-New York)

SQL DBA/Developer - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $52.00 - $55.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: TNRJA4

NYC is pref but Boston is ok.

REQUIRED
6+ years database development and administration using Microsoft SQL Server is required.
Experience with Microsoft Integration Services including writing robust data ingests, is required. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (OLAP needed) including designing and maintaining cubes is required. In depth T-SQL knowledge is required, including advanced tuning skills.
Experience with data modeling and use of data modeling tools, such as ERWin or PowerDesigner, is required. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services is required.

DESIRED
Knowledge of Visual C# is a plus. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. (will be used later on in project so contractor most likely won't get to that point) Knowledge with transactional replication.
Knowledge of Fast (tech search) is a great plus

Work with developers and product owners to define requirements, perform analysis and design, and implement robust, maintainable solutions that meet the business requirements. Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical database models. Provide routine database administration support including backups, recovery, security, and replication for the development and quality assurance environments. Create technical specifications and support documentation. Create SSIS packages to load and process data. Develop and enhance stored procedures. Design and create reports using Reporting Services and Analysis Services. Design and develop maintenance for cubes using Analysis Services. Assist in establishing, maintaining, and communicating standards, guidelines and data architecture best practices. Mentor and work closely with development and implementation teams; and for each phase of a project, work with the project management to identify and mitigate data architecture risks. Lead and participate in reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure that the data architectures and standards are being adhered to

Please quote your best rate and email a resume in Word that makes it obvious how you match the specification

Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.

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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Concepts In Staffing
9 East 37 Street
New York, NY 10016