Core Java Developer Pasadena, CA

 
Job ID: Job-1344       

location:       Pasadena, Ca   
Jobtype:        Contract       
Rate:   up to $720 p/d c2c     

Primary Skills: Java Development in a high transaction environment, REST, web services, JMS, EJB       
Description:    § 5+ years of Java software development experience in a high volume transaction environment 
§ Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms 
§ Experience with distributed systems in a service based architecture 
§ Proven knowledge of different client server communication models including REST, Web services, JMS and EJB 
§ Strong written and verbal communication skills 
§ Knowledge of design patterns including ones for UI development is a plus 
§ Knowledge and experience in Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration 

Specific Technical Knowledge and Experience Desired: 
§ Application Server experience including Tomcat, Web logic, and JBOSS 
§ Maven and Ant Build experience 
§ Experience with Continuous Integration build environments 
§ Fixed Income or Financial services experience would be a plus 

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. 

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QA Lead Richmond, VA

 
Job ID: Job-1343       
Job Title:      QA Lead

Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   up to $45 p/h  
Primary Skills: automated testing, software development exp, PL/SQL, Oracle    
Description:    3 month assignment 
In-person interview required 

Must have 5 years of experience in: 
Experience as a QA Test Lead on a large software development project. 
Experience with development of software testing strategies and plans. 
Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies. 

Must have 4 years of experience in: 
Proficiency and experience in automated testing tools (Rational Functional Tester, Mercury (HP) QTP, or Borland Silk). 

Software development experience. 
SQL experience. 
Must have 2 years of experience in: 

Experience with installation and support of automated testing tools (Rational Functional Tester, Mercury (HP) QTP, Borland Silk. 
Hands on experience with performance and load testing automated tools. 
Experience with defect tracking systems (implementation, support, etc.). 
Experience with test effort estimation and tracking. 
Relational database experience. 
PL/SQL and Oracle database experience. 
System integration and back-end (database, etc.) testing experience. 
Experience with test driven software development. 
Experience and knowledge of UML/Rational Unified Process (RUP). 
Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). 

Excellent Oral and written communications. 

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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QA Lead Richmond, VA

 
Job ID: Job-1343       
Job Title:      QA Lead

Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   up to $45 p/h  
Primary Skills: automated testing, software development exp, PL/SQL, Oracle    
Description:    3 month assignment 
In-person interview required 

Must have 5 years of experience in: 
Experience as a QA Test Lead on a large software development project. 
Experience with development of software testing strategies and plans. 
Strong knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies. 

Must have 4 years of experience in: 
Proficiency and experience in automated testing tools (Rational Functional Tester, Mercury (HP) QTP, or Borland Silk). 

Software development experience. 
SQL experience. 
Must have 2 years of experience in: 

Experience with installation and support of automated testing tools (Rational Functional Tester, Mercury (HP) QTP, Borland Silk. 
Hands on experience with performance and load testing automated tools. 
Experience with defect tracking systems (implementation, support, etc.). 
Experience with test effort estimation and tracking. 
Relational database experience. 
PL/SQL and Oracle database experience. 
System integration and back-end (database, etc.) testing experience. 
Experience with test driven software development. 
Experience and knowledge of UML/Rational Unified Process (RUP). 
Experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). 

Excellent Oral and written communications. 

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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Architect Washington, DC

 
Job ID: Job-1342       
Job Title:      Architect      
location:       Washington, Dc 
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $130K - $150K +bonus   

Primary Skills: Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching     
Description:    Must have experience with Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching, 

JOB INFORMATION 
Plan and design methods for the optimization and integration of various forms of technology systems or policies and high level principals. 
Apply varied engineering and design theories to produce robust, integrated functioning of various systems, technology interfaces, and/or 
overarching information policies and high level principles. Assess functioning of overall technology and communications systems and end-to-end 
processes and to look for ways to upgrade and optimize systems and processes in the future. Align strategic goals and objectives with key business and IT initiatives 
. Work to develop an integrated view of the enterprise using a repeatable approach, cohesive framework, industry standard techniques and best practices. 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS 

Serve as lead or technical expert to define and maintain the architectural frameworks/patterns, processes, standards and guidelines related to systems, 
business or data architecture. Align approach with broader architecture vision. 

Provide technical and architectural subject matter expertise to the various development teams including communicating architectural decisions and mentoring 
other technical staff around the various development technologies and decisions. 

May serve as lead, technical expert or project manager to team(s) concerned with development, networking and/or project management to coordinate 
changes and support enterprise technology initiatives. 

Conduct studies of new technologies to provide more efficient and cost effective architecture solutions 

Oversee multiple projects in order to preserve the architectural vision and protect stakeholder interests as well as to meet operational and financial reporting requirements 

Confer with business units and application development staff to understand both the business and technical requirements and to define architectural constraints 

Create performance metrics and traceability maps to determine the effectiveness of architecture solutions and facilitate governance. 

Keep abreast of relevant architecture best practices.May review work of other team members and mentor junior architects. 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

Demonstrated expertise in financial industry, information architecture and visual design, bringing concepts to life 
Experience reviewing requirements to create a solution design based on target state technology blueprint 
Significant hands on, combined, relevant hands on experience with Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco 

Experience with tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching, Liferay, Alfresco, Business Rules, IBM Lombardi, iLog, vFabric, Eclipse, STS, Maven, Jenkins, Sonar, Oracle, SQL Server preferred 
Stay up to date with technology changes to recommend updates to target state technology blueprint as needed for economic efficiencies in building and maintaining long-term technology solutions 
Governance experience (working closely with the solution delivery teams to ensure adherence to the design) 
Ability to develop high-level technical design, patterns as well as any user experience designs and wireframes, working collaboratively with other teams to drive consensus as needed 
Experience with design reviews to ensure the final solution presented to the Initiative Owner has been verified by all stakeholders 
Experience with resolving design/architecture related performance issues. 
Experience with Vendor Management 

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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Architect Washington, DC

 
Job ID: Job-1342       
Job Title:      Architect      
location:       Washington, Dc 
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $130K - $150K +bonus   

Primary Skills: Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching     
Description:    Must have experience with Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching, 

JOB INFORMATION 
Plan and design methods for the optimization and integration of various forms of technology systems or policies and high level principals. 
Apply varied engineering and design theories to produce robust, integrated functioning of various systems, technology interfaces, and/or 
overarching information policies and high level principles. Assess functioning of overall technology and communications systems and end-to-end 
processes and to look for ways to upgrade and optimize systems and processes in the future. Align strategic goals and objectives with key business and IT initiatives 
. Work to develop an integrated view of the enterprise using a repeatable approach, cohesive framework, industry standard techniques and best practices. 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS 

Serve as lead or technical expert to define and maintain the architectural frameworks/patterns, processes, standards and guidelines related to systems, 
business or data architecture. Align approach with broader architecture vision. 

Provide technical and architectural subject matter expertise to the various development teams including communicating architectural decisions and mentoring 
other technical staff around the various development technologies and decisions. 

May serve as lead, technical expert or project manager to team(s) concerned with development, networking and/or project management to coordinate 
changes and support enterprise technology initiatives. 

Conduct studies of new technologies to provide more efficient and cost effective architecture solutions 

Oversee multiple projects in order to preserve the architectural vision and protect stakeholder interests as well as to meet operational and financial reporting requirements 

Confer with business units and application development staff to understand both the business and technical requirements and to define architectural constraints 

Create performance metrics and traceability maps to determine the effectiveness of architecture solutions and facilitate governance. 

Keep abreast of relevant architecture best practices.May review work of other team members and mentor junior architects. 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

Demonstrated expertise in financial industry, information architecture and visual design, bringing concepts to life 
Experience reviewing requirements to create a solution design based on target state technology blueprint 
Significant hands on, combined, relevant hands on experience with Java, Web Services, XML and Tibco 

Experience with tcServer, Spring, Messaging, Data/Object Caching, Liferay, Alfresco, Business Rules, IBM Lombardi, iLog, vFabric, Eclipse, STS, Maven, Jenkins, Sonar, Oracle, SQL Server preferred 
Stay up to date with technology changes to recommend updates to target state technology blueprint as needed for economic efficiencies in building and maintaining long-term technology solutions 
Governance experience (working closely with the solution delivery teams to ensure adherence to the design) 
Ability to develop high-level technical design, patterns as well as any user experience designs and wireframes, working collaboratively with other teams to drive consensus as needed 
Experience with design reviews to ensure the final solution presented to the Initiative Owner has been verified by all stakeholders 
Experience with resolving design/architecture related performance issues. 
Experience with Vendor Management 

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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Software Developer NYC

 
Job ID: Job-1341       

location:       New York, Ny   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $80K - $90K +bonus     

Primary Skills: C++, Java, risk systems
Description:    Experienced in technical design with a strong background/track record of working in risk systems for front office 

· Experience in working on Financial Risk Management applications with knowledge of financial mathematics, including how instruments are priced and risk is measured. 
· Exceptional development skills in C++ / Java on Linux/UNIX. 
· Strong numerical skills ideally with a numerate degree. 
· Strong understanding of programming paradigms such as distributed architectures and multi-threaded program design. 
· Solid knowledge of contemporary development processes, build environments and testing tools. 
· Strong in scripting languages such as Python and general Unix shell scripting. 

Desirable: (Not required but advantageous) 
· Understanding of Messaging Middleware concepts, usage and application 
· Familiarity with Excel including macros. 

Personal Attributes Required: 
· Minimum 1-3 years experience of working within a technology development environment, with an emphasis on risk systems. 
· Candidate must be a strong team player/lead with excellent communication skills. 
· Strong analytical skills and enjoys solving complex technical problems. 
· Comfortable working in high pressure environment and working to deadlines. 
· Ability to work closely with business groups including trading, finance, technology and market risk. 

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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Software Developer NYC

 
Job ID: Job-1341       

location:       New York, Ny   
Jobtype:        Permanent      
Rate:   $80K - $90K +bonus     

Primary Skills: C++, Java, risk systems
Description:    Experienced in technical design with a strong background/track record of working in risk systems for front office 

· Experience in working on Financial Risk Management applications with knowledge of financial mathematics, including how instruments are priced and risk is measured. 
· Exceptional development skills in C++ / Java on Linux/UNIX. 
· Strong numerical skills ideally with a numerate degree. 
· Strong understanding of programming paradigms such as distributed architectures and multi-threaded program design. 
· Solid knowledge of contemporary development processes, build environments and testing tools. 
· Strong in scripting languages such as Python and general Unix shell scripting. 


Desirable: (Not required but advantageous) 
· Understanding of Messaging Middleware concepts, usage and application 
· Familiarity with Excel including macros. 

Personal Attributes Required: 
· Minimum 1-3 years experience of working within a technology development environment, with an emphasis on risk systems. 
· Candidate must be a strong team player/lead with excellent communication skills. 
· Strong analytical skills and enjoys solving complex technical problems. 
· Comfortable working in high pressure environment and working to deadlines. 
· Ability to work closely with business groups including trading, finance, technology and market risk. 

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. 
To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. 
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