Posted in Jobs, Unix - Linux on February 25, 2011

Help create and operate a top-notch Linux system architecture.
Keep the Linux infrastructure up-to-date, in good operating condition, and fast. To this end, we develop the monitoring and automation tools necessary, and are responsible for planning, operating, and troubleshooting all the servers in a moderately heterogeneous environment. We develop user interfaces for our Support team to be able to assist our end-users. We are also responsible for all aspects of the production databases for our applications platforms. We create the solutions for the problems that have not happened yet, to keep our environment moving ahead.

- Maintain, update, and author system utility scripts
- Roll out new systems in disparate locations adhering to a set standard of installed software and configurations
- Troubleshoot system hardware or software (OS or application) issues
- Create and maintain automation, monitoring, and standardization systems such as autoyast, cfengine, and syslog.
- Analyze system statistics and recommend changes to maintain or improve performance
- Train Support personnel new interfaces or concepts

Required skills
- Ideal Development Operations Analyst candidates will have 3+ years of UNIX/Linux experience, knowledge of RPM-based systems, experience with wide-area system administration and high-level concepts such as consistent software deployment and configuration management.
- Mid-level or higher perl and regular expressions skills
- Mid-level or higher MySQL database administration skills
- Knowledge of typical open-source software packages and utilities (e.g., Apache, Sendmail, Samba, awk, Subversion, etc.)
- System monitoring and reporting tools (syslog, SNMP, OpenNMS, etc.)
- System statistics reporting and analysis tools (sar, etc.)
- General networking skills (subnetting, NAT, routing, etc.)
- Ability to write clear and pertinent documentation

Desirable skills
- Experience with other interpreted or compiled languages
- Experience with automated systems deployment (e.g., auto-install servers) and configuration management (cfengine, bcfg2, puppet, etc)
- MySQL database programming or performance tuning skills
- Disk storage concepts and technologies
- Knowledge of trading concepts, FIX, MDP, etc.
- Knowledge of name services (DNS, LDAP, AD, etc.)

Bonus points
- Ruby on rails
- Java
- User interface design/implementation skills
- ODBC and heterogeneous database integration experience

Posted in Jobs, SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7 on February 16, 2011

Handle SAP Netweaver, Webdynpro, Universal Worklist,PI and SAP Workflows.
Gather requirements, design and deploy new functionality.
Support the web technology platform and will deal with Global Governance team to ensure proper standards are being followed.

Required:
BS degree in Computer Science or related fields required
3-5 years hands on SAP Netweaver technologies experience. SAP certifications a plus.
Experience in SAP PI, Interactive forms, Java and ABAP are a plus.

Posted in ETL & BI – Data Management, Jobs on February 14, 2011

This lead position is responsible for developing and deploying complete end-to-end BI solutions based on Cognos, SQL Server, and ETL technologies. The ideal candidate is also responsible for supporting and maintaining existing BI applications. In addition, this position will help set BI tools and approach strategy for the company by keeping abreast of latest technologies and trends in the marketplace.

Job Requirements :
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and equivalent Information Technology experience
-6 + years’ experience implementing Business Intelligence solutions using Cognos technology
-2+ years’ experience in a technical lead or BI architect role
-Strong understanding of Business Intelligence and data warehousing
-Expert experience with Cognos
-Hands-on design, development, and deployment experience with the Cognos Series 8.x, including all Studios, Framework Manager, Content Manager, Transformer, Power Play and Access Manager
-Experience in 10.x Suite is also desirable
-Hands on design and implementation experience with dimensional models
-Design and development of complex Cognos reports and analytical views
-Installation, configuration, and performance tuning of high-availability, multi-tiered environments
-Prior experience with delivery of BI products to mobile devices is a strong plus
-Strong knowledge of MS SQL server with OLTP and OLAP concepts
-Experience with ETL technologies is a definite plus
-Experience in Microsoft development platforms (.Net Framework, C#, ASP.NET) is desirable
-Understanding of SDLC, object-oriented concepts and multi-tiered architectures
-Understanding in the following areas is a plus: UML, Design patterns and Agile development practices

Posted in ETL & BI – Data Management, Jobs on February 14, 2011

This position will expand the in-house expertise in building and supporting various data warehousing and ETL applications using SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, Informatica, SSIS and .Net based technologies. The ideal candidate will assist developer leads in the analysis, development, support and maintenance of new and existing data warehousing and ETL applications. This candidate may also be assigned to a deployment team responsible for late evening deployment (after 7PM) of changes to production.

Job Requirements :
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and equivalent Information Technology experience
-3+ years’ experience implementing ETL solutions using Informatica and /or SSIS
-Extensive SQL development experience in SQL 2005 or later versions is a must
-Prior experience using BI tools such as Cognos, SSAS, SSRS is a definite plus
-Prior Experience in Microsoft development platforms (.Net Framework, C#, ASP.NET), VB Script, JavaScript is very desirable

Posted in Java WebSphere & BEA, Jobs on February 14, 2011

Support the capture, transformation and storage of data from various sources. Interact with the risk analyst, trading and development to proactively assess and manage risk exposure via reporting, monitoring and analysis. The primary focus will be to create and maintain databases, reporting and analyses in support of these efforts. The ability to draw conclusions from data and transform data, both at a detail and big picture level, into actionable information is a must.

To accomplish these goals, strong Java (or strong depth in a modern language i.e. C#, Python, C++) will be required.

Posted in E-Trading & FIX, Jobs on February 14, 2011

Trading support for Futures, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Options traders. You will be responsible for our proprietary trading system architecture and application issues, exchange operations relationships and driving continued performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze trading requirements, systems architecture, order and market data trends
• Communicate Trading and Technical requirements to the world’s largest global exchanges
• Drive the launch of new features through company’s cutting-edge Trading, Development & Operations teams
• Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow and trader support

Key Skills / Attributes:
• Extensive knowledge of Linux/Windows
• Significant Experience with Python programming/scripting.
• Creating scripts to automate process/monitor performance.
• Experience with database configuration/performance monitoring.

Posted in Jobs, SAP R/3 Enterprise 4.7, Supply Chain - Manugistics on February 10, 2011

Provide process and solution leadership and mentoring to global SCM business analysts (B.A.) and programmers. Manage relationship and alignment with global SCM business clients. Ensure integrity of SCM systems environment and lead development of strategic SCM vision.

Major/Key Accountabilities
- Ensure own and team’s currency with emerging business, industry and technology trends and incorporate into planning and delivery processes
- Lead global process and system standardization and harmonization where feasible
- Lead and contribute to demand cultivation and opportunity management
- Comply with systems development lifecycle, quality standards and documentation standards
- Lead SCM business process improvement activities and drive for improvements in SCM team’s processes and management systems
- Lead and ensure compliance with systems development
- Ensure efficient and effective use of the version management with the CVS tool.
- Assess and implements controls to prevent and mitigate risks
- Adhere to, propose and implement SLA’s and process improvement efforts as required
- Manage team’s work queues in Remedy
- Provide evaluations of new applications and software tools.
- Drive elimination of variability in production outcomes which are dependent on Information Systems, using Six Sigma approach.
- Monitor and action all system alerts with appropriate urgency and notify relevant parties.
- Support the applications during testing of technical changes such as patches and upgrades.
- Provide after hours support for global critical concerns.

Qualifications
- APICS certification or desire to achieve APICS certification
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related program
- Minimum of seven years supply chain business and/or supply chain IS experience
- Minimum of five years JDA IS experience
- Minimum two years SAP exposure
- Exposure to SAP APO desired

Posted in Jobs, Unix - Linux on February 3, 2011

• Work with IT, development and trading groups to understand and document gaps from a functionality and ease of use perspective in our infrastructure.
• Work within an R&D environment to test solutions against documented requirements.
• Work with the various departments to bring solutions into a production environment.
• Assist in evaluating various software and hardware solution for cluster/grid projects.
• Make use of open sources resources where appropriate and contribute to open source projects when the company’s interests are served.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Experience supporting and managing a large multisite Linux environment.
• Expert troubleshooting skills. Ability to solve complex cross domain problems.
• Expert in Linux packaging
• Expert in Kernel packaging and custom kernel deployment.
o Able to handle kernel rollouts
o Able to do minor patches of the kernel himself
o Able to deal with various kernel configurations
o Able to explain Linux user space APIs to traders
o Able to troubleshoot standard kernel problems.
• Familiar with at least one distributed file system (Ceph, Lustre or GPFS preferred)
o Understands key concepts of distributed file systems and has ability setup a distributed file system for evaluation and benchmarking.
o Knows about hardware used for storage and computational clusters.
• Languages
o Experience with programming in C, Bash and Shell.
o Basic scripting (Perl, Python, Ruby, Php)
• Network expertise (Cisco, 10G, Infiniband) - Desired
o Familiar with Linux network configuration. Especially configuration of the Linux network stack
o Router / Switches.
o Low level Infiniband programming competency is desired

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• 5 years of experience as an Infrastructure architect in a Linux based company
• Active contributor to Open-source projects with a track record of good work
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.