Halo Group

Senior Java Developer – Southeast Michigan

bdalaly — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:11:35 +0000

The Senior Java Developer is responsible for coding, bug remediation, launching and maintaining of projects. Also work with the internal stakeholders for requirements gathering, UAT signoff and collaboration.

Provide technical leadership to internal stakeholders
Develop, test, implement, and maintain code
Work closely together with internal teams to implement required functionality and design
Able to adhere to development and documentation standards; work with and oversee development process throughout the project life cycle

Skills/Qualifications

Experience in technical and procedural documentation required
Technical support and programming experience
Translating business requirements into functional specifications
Expert understanding of Java, Oracle, SQL, Spring, Hibernate
Strong understanding of JavaScript, Linux,Hudson, Maven, Subversion
Expert in developing mission critical applications using web-based enterprise applications using J2EE and open source technologies (Java, JSP, Spring, Struts, JDO, and Web Services and WebSphere) and generally accepted design patterns, SQL and/or Oracle
Familiarity with tools such as Subversion, Maven,Hudson, JIRA, and ExtJS a plus
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business or closely related field or five years professional level computer programming experience
A minimum of 5+ years experience developing or testing software with at least 3 years experience programming consumer facing web sites using SQL and Java
Experience in technical and procedural documentation required

Project Manager: Application Development – Southeast Michigan

bdalaly — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:50:05 +0000

The Project Manager is responsible for leading technical project teams involved in: requirements specification, technical design, coding, integration, quality assurance testing, training, software deployment, and post-implementation support.

Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of projects
Prepares reports for upper management and clients regarding status of projects
Develops and manages appropriate project plans, including resource identification and allocation, budgets, time lines and milestones
Manages defects and documents change control for each client project as it goes through the project life
Conducts project meetings and ensures project deliverables are met
Provides oversight for system testing, QA, support and documentation
Provides updates to internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction with system development and performance

Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business or closely related field or 5+ years professional level project management experience
Minimum of 5 years of application development project management experience
Familiarity with a variety of IT concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience implementing Web-based software systems
Excellent interpersonal, communication (written/verbal) and teamwork skills
PMP certification a plus

Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester – Southeast Michigan

bdalaly — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:11:19 +0000

The Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester will perform automated and/or manual quality assurance testing on software applications, business intelligence applications, web applications, and various other technology solutions to ensure that all products meet customer specifications.

Translates requirements into test cases for accurately testing and debugging software
Create test cases, test scripts, and use cases for assigned projects that require quality assurance using selected tools
Analyzes and reports test failures
Capture defects and track resolution
Document and record bugs and errors discovered during system and software testing and recommend solutions for corrective action.
Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with the business teams
Coordinate test activities and test reporting with all teams
Assist development teams during multiple phases of software development, from initial development through pre-launch testing.
Develop quality assurance policies, procedures, methodologies, and best practices

Skills/Qualifications

Experience with manual and automated testing tools
Experience with facilitation, Database testing, Test Automation, Performance testing, Data driven testing, IT Structured Software Testing, TestDirector, WinRunner, LoadRunner, and QTP
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent work experience and training
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solving ability

Business Analyst – Southeast Michigan

bdalaly — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:46:59 +0000

The Business Analyst is responsible for ownership of all documentation as it relates to business requirement for specific projects. In addition, meets with the stakeholders early in the project cycle to collect requirements, works with other disciplines to properly document these requirements and effectively communicates those requirements to the production team within the appropriate department.

Gathers, documents and reviews requirements, specifications, system documentation, test case scenarios and business processes
Develops functional specifications and system design specifications
Assists in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules
Assists in the facilitation of team meetings
Defines, develops and implements quality assurance practices and procedures and end user test plans
Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner
Works with IT to conduct testing to meet project time lines

Skills/Qualifications

4+ years of experience in business analytics using data and information to drive specific site improvements
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent work experience and training
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to be detail–oriented and well-organized and to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to partner effectively across multiple teams and personalities
Excellent communications with both technical and non-technical team members
Experience with cross browser/cross OS consumer facing websites

Web Developer (Front-End) – Southeast Michigan

bdalaly — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:22:41 +0000

The Web Developer is responsible for the coding and debugging of the web platform’s front end logic and data layers. Solid and rich understanding of front end solutions and the complexities of browser and mobile displays.

Skills/Qualifications

A deep understanding of cross browser issues and solutions
A strong grasp on the latest technical solutions, designs and libraries
Strong experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, xHTML and upcoming standards
Some experience in using XML for data, Restful Services throughAJAX, and ANT
A high level of experience in debugging others code
Experience working with some form of Templating system in the past, understands the role of the Templating Engine and how to best apply it
Understands the need for separation of layout, design, and behavior and can write reusable and contained code
Understands the role of the Build System in optimizing files for web delivery, and the moving of those files from one environment to another
Understands the role of QA, and the process of bug fixing
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent work experience and training
Has worked independently and in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Other useful skills: PHP, YUI, JQuery, XSLT, WordPress Customization, Documentation, and JIRA

Web Developer (Front-End) – Dallas, TX

bdalaly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:58:10 +0000

This individual must have strong experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and client interfacing. Under general direction, develops, codes, tests and debugs new complex software solutions or enhancements to existing software in a maintenance capacity. Has excellent understanding of business application. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Resolves customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. May assist in development of software technical documentation. Demonstrates software. Demonstrates broad knowledge of technical solutions. Designs and codes complex applications using advanced technology; May create optimization programs to resolve problems; May design and build prototype applications.

Skills/Qualifications

A deep understanding of cross browser issues and solutions
A strong grasp on the latest technical solutions, designs and libraries
Strong experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, xHTML and upcoming standards
Some experience in using XML for data, Restful Services throughAJAX, and ANT
A high level of experience in debugging others code
Experience working with some form of Templating system in the past, understands the role of the Templating Engine and how to best apply it
Understands the need for separation of layout, design, and behavior and can write reusable and contained code
Understands the role of the Build System in optimizing files for web delivery, and the moving of those files from one environment to another
Understands the role of QA, and the process of bug fixing
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business or equivalent work experience and training
Has worked independently and in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Other useful skills: PHP, YUI, JQuery, XSLT, WordPress Customization, Documentation, and JIRA

Senior Network Engineer – Dallas, TX

bdalaly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:57:22 +0000

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for lead in solution engineering of complex environments, building, supporting, and monitoring a Cisco infrastructure. The Senior Network Engineer position will be responsible for infrastructure, routing design, Layer 2 and 3 switching, authentication, monitoring tools, reporting, firewalls, network enhancement solutions, data center support, implementation, performance engineering and optimization of the network.

Will work closely with architecture teams and assist in designs, technical discussions and planning of implementation, testing and coordinating solutions along with other IT organizations to align with IT requirements.
Provide on call support via on call rotation for Tier 2 and 3 escalations
Partner with Architecture, Operations and regional teams to identify recurring network issues
Partner with IT, application and business teams to support firewalls, routing, switching, VPN, Internet, access problems, connectivity and performance issues
Lead production changes, to include planning, testing, documenting, coordinating and creating a task identification list for execution.
Support architecture team by building and testing designs and solutions from architecture team
Participate in technical discussions, make improvement recommendations
Support security team and initiatives
Resolve ticket assignments

Requirements

10+ years operational experience with networking, monitoring and management tools
8 + years hands-on experience troubleshooting network problems, such as connectivity issues, routing problems, switching environments
5 years experience with VLANs, Spanning-Tree, Layer 2 & 3 environments
6+ years experience installing, administrating or supporting Cisco IOS
Cisco CCNP/CCNA
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to communication clearly in written and verbal form
Solid problem solving abilities and technical skills
Logical thinker, step oriented problem solving

Project Manager – Dallas, TX

bdalaly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:56:02 +0000

As a senior member of the business solutions team, responsible for managing multiple projects from initiation to completion and post project follow-up. Experience managing software development projects using iterative techniques is critical as most projects assigned are development-oriented. Ensure project standards, methodology and best practices are followed and consistently applied. Lead project teams and related implementation activities through all project phases. Resolve project issues and mitigate project risks. Manage project scope, budget and change control process. Develop detailed project plans that define key activities, timelines and resource requirements.

Requirements

6+ years experience in project management in an IT software development environment
4+ years experience with vendors including software and manage service providers.
3 years experience with statement of work’s and project management governance
5 years experience with cots (commercial off the shelf software) to include implementation, software upgrades or integration of software such as erp, MS Project or SharePoint or SAAS (Software as a service) vendors.
Prior experience with process design and reengineering.
Priority experience with audits and compliance verification.
Bachelors degree required
PMP certification preferred
Experience with ITIL change management. Hands on experience with pm lifecycle management.
Exceptional client relations skills

Java Developer – Dallas, TX

bdalaly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:53:59 +0000

This position will be responsible for developing complex web and mobile applications and provide production assurance support including support implementation of programs to meet business discretionary needs, business plan of record and implementation of new development methodologies in the Agile spectrum to transform development and delivery processes. Must be able to cultivate vendor relationship and obtain streamlined delivery from contract resources. This role will support robust production assurance processes to maintain high availability for websites. Assist in triage and resolution of production issues. Will work with CTO and Sr Management to implement design charters in order for application enhancements to be compliant with technology roadmap.

Requirements

3 + years experience delivering complex projects with Java Enterprise technologies and various middleware technologies
3 + years experience utilizing Java, WebSphere, Tibco, Oracle,AJAX, Spring MVC, Struts, jQuery/Dojo, performance tuning
Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team to develop solutions
Professional maturity in dealing with all levels of management and staff
Ability to understand customer needs and manage expectations
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Excellent communication skills

ASP.Net/C# Developer – Dallas, TX

bdalaly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:50:19 +0000

The .Net Developer will design and develop new web applications and support existing web applications on the Microsoft web server platform and technologies. Good, solid knowledge of the .Net platform is a must, experience working with a structured methodology and within a project team environment are also extremely important.

Requirements

4 – 6 years of C# applications development
4 – 6 years of ASP.Net experience (3.5/4.0)
MS SQL Server 2005 or greater experience
WPF, WCF or Silverlight experience
Strong Visual Studio 2008/2010 experience
AJAX, jQuery or JavaScript experience
Working experience within an MVC environment
Nhibernate and/or NUnit Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be skilled in database backend components within an SQL Server environment
Ability to be task focused and work independently with little supervision