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Agile Scrum Master Opportunity with a Great Company in San Antonio, TX

June 24, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

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Our San Antonio client is looking for a Senior Scrum Master who will be responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project management life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).

More about the client company Cloud business unit:
Do you want to be part of creating the next generation of computing? This client is the leading innovator in cloud computing, and we are defined by Fanatical Support—not just for our clients, but for our team. Employees have the freedom to do great work, and the challenge of using their skill and ambition to drive the future of the Web. This client provides on-demand scalable website, application, and storage hosting. We enable developers and business decision-makers to avoid the hassles and costs of dedicated hardware while offering the infinite scalability of the Cloud.

Responsibilities:

– Organize and facilitate project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos and other related meetings
– Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress, participate in cross-team meetings (scrum of scrums, etc.)
– Maintain process documentation
– Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
– Update agile tracking systems to provide transparency on Product & Sprint Backlogs
– Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice
– Support the development managers and technical product managers as necessary
– Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
– Assist team with making appropriate commitments through story selection, task definition
– Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the sprint goal
– Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution
– Empower the teams to self-organize
– Improve the productivity of the teams in any way possible
– Ensure the team strives to make each increment of functionality potentially shippable

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following:

– 5-7 years as a Scrum Master
– Certified Scrum Master preferred
– General knowledge of IT operations, project management operations, business strategies, and client company goals
– Proven ability to organize and execute projects in a consistent, repeatable and reliable manner
– Experience with software development in a multi-team environment
– Mastery of industry leading project management practices including an in-depth understanding Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
– Strong organizational and cross-team communication skills.
– Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Our client, a world leader in hosting delivers enterprise-level managed hosting, cloud hosting, and e-mail hosting services to businesses of all types and sizes globally. Today we serve thousands of customers from data centers around the world. This client company integrates the industry’s best technologies and practices for each customer’s specific needs delivering it as a service via the company’s commitment to Fanatical Support®. We serve as an extension of our customers’ IT departments enabling them to focus on their core business.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to contract-to-hire or direct-hire?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

If this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this email to them as we pay referral fees for anyone you refer that we place with a client.

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Contract-to-hire Systems Administrator Opportunity in Dallas, TX

June 20, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

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Contract-to-hire Systems Administrator Opportunity in Dallas, TX

Our client, one of the nation’s leaders in the armored car and cash logistics companies, seeks to fill the position of System Administrator for their Dallas, TX facility.

The System Administrator’s role is to manage and tune in-house computer software systems and network connections to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Formal Education & Certification

 College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.

 MCSE Certifications

Competitive salary DOE, excellent benefit package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision and much more.

EOE, Drug Free Workplace.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

* Working technical knowledge of network, Server, and PC, operating systems, including all Microsoft operating systems, some Linux knowledge is helpful.

* Extensive application support experience with Active Directory, Sharepoint, VMware, and Exchange.

* Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.

* Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.

* Experience with Symantec SEP and other Symantec products is a plus.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Could you please send an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to contract-to-hire?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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Direct-hire Senior Developer Opportunity in Arlington, TX

May 23, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

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Direct-hire Senior Developer Opportunity in Arlington, TX

Our client specializes in high quality, fast turn, full color 100% offset printing. We are a progressive manufacturing company operating from over 200,000 square feet across multiple facilities. We are currently searching for a Sr. UX Developer to join the development team at our corporate location.

The ideal candidate for this position had knowledge of Javascript Inheritance patterns and Javascript performance best practices. An individual in this position should also have experience with jQuery or similar Javascript libraries.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

· Semantic Markup

· CSS

· Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3

Preferred Qualifications Include:

· Knowledge of .NET, C#

· Knowledge of ASP.NET MVC

· Knowledge of SVG and VML

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a direct-hire position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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Contract Network Engineer Opportunity with Great Company in Fort Worth, TX

April 30, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

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Contract Network Engineer Opportunity with Great Company in Fort Worth, TX

Heavy Travel Involved – up to 75% based out of Fort Worth

Must have CCNP and/or CCSP

Duties will require mid-level skill set CCNP/CCSP (Network/Security).

The client prefers only people with both skill sets. However, there will are 4 positions and 2 teams of 2, so strong skills in either might work in a team situation.

Experience in both is acceptable in lieu of certifications.

Wireless skill set would be a plus.

The general day-to-day tasks would be as follows:

· Upgrading IOS on routers and switches.

· Pre-configuration and Installation of a client-provided ‘gold standard’ (Client’s approved feature set), along with the generic configuration.

· Drop shipping the pre-configured hardware to the remote offices and then travel to the locations in order to perform an R&R (remove and replace) the old equipment with the new.

· This may also include climbing on a roof to swap out wireless antennas or replacing wireless access-points in ceilings.

· Candidates should have good mechanical skills, as well as attention to detail.

The client says the work schedule is 4 days (10 hours days) on and 3 days off.

Also 3 weeks in the field and then 1 week back in Ft. Worth offices prepping the next remote equipment.

12-14 month commitment. Candidates must contract for the entire length of the project, no exceptions.

Candidates must also be local to the Ft Worth area in order to car-pool to the remote locations.

Client’s CCIE’s will provide the brain work, however, the candidates should have some ability to perform independent thought, (problem solving skills) for dealing with un-foreseen problems.

Work in the remote locations may be ‘less than ideal’ at times.

It may be “hot and dirty”, and the hotel accommodations at times will be sub-par. Some of these places only have a run-down motel, or it may mean staying in a trailer at the drill site.

Some locations where work is to be completed that may have nothing more than gas and oil platforms in the middle of “No-Wheresville”.

Need candidates that don’t mind getting their hands dirty, but can still exhibit professionalism while representing the client.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a contract position?

4) Are you open to travel up 75% of the time and a 4 day work week (10 hours/day)?

5) What is your current salary or pay rate?

6) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

7) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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Contract PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Opportunity in Dallas, TX

March 21, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

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Contract PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

POSITION SCOPE:

a. Ensure that all process improvement initiatives follow the appropriate change management and IT work documentation requirements

b. Participate in the development and implementation of process improvements and process re-engineering efforts

c. Implement appropriate measures and controls for all IT processes

d. Develop and deliver written communications as well as make presentations to introduce, educate and update as required

e. Team building and group facilitation, compiling and tracking data and preparing training materials

f. Develop standard metrics, diagramming process workflows (including inputs and outputs) to identify opportunities for improvement

g. Develop project plans for implementing improvements and monitor new processes to ensure they are followed and function as intended

h. Measure progress, increase efficiencies, and enhance process maturity based on applicable IT process standards best practices.

i. This position is temporary and ends on 12/15/2011.

3. CORE SKILLS:

a. Food and beverage industry experience preferred

b. Excellent understanding of process and work principles

c. Good time management skills (i.e. works efficiently)

d. Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently

e. Ability to supervise others when called upon

f. Strong knowledge of one of more of the following: COBIT, CMMI, ITIL, and IEEE standards for software / systems /project development, management, and life cycles

g. Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills

h. Excellent oral/written communication skills, strong interpersonal and relationship skills

i. Expertise in coaching and influencing others without direct control or authority

j. Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills

k. Broad understanding of all IT areas, including infrastructure, development, auditing, and internal controls

4. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

a. Bachelor’s Degree (Required), Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

5. EXPERIENCE

a. 7 or more years of work experience in managing process improvement

b. Strong understanding of and ability to engineer and improve IT work processes

c. Strong understanding of IT economics and drivers of economic success

d. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

e. Strong capability to execute tasks with a precise attention to detail

f. Ability to coach and influence others across organization levels and roles

g. Strong documentation capabilities

h. Knowledge of process frameworks (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, etc.)

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a contract position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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Demand for finance sector IT staff falls despite recruitment surge

February 25, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

The demand for finance sector IT staff has fallen 6% in the fourth quarter of 2010, despite industry recruitment levels increasing 21% compared to a year ago.

According to a Computer Weekly report from Salary Services Limited (SSL) and JobsAdWatch.co.uk, the finance sector is the only private sector to see recruitment levels fall in the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter. All other sectors experienced an increase in demand.

The number of jobs advertised for software houses and consultancies increased by 8%.

George Molyneaux, research director at SSL, said, "This growth may well be at the expense of jobs in finance as they transfer operations and development to outsourcing companies."

Positive bounce in IT jobs market – report

February 10, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

The number of IT job appointments jumped significantly last month, according to a major survey.

The monthly Report on Jobs for January, from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) showed that demand for permanent IT and computing workers had increased the most out of all the industries, compared to the previous month.

Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, said: The latest figures are encouraging. Employers across all sectors have been expanding their workforce in January, with no real pressure building on wage inflation.

Importantly, there was a real bounce from the previous month’s figures for blue collar, engineering and IT-related jobs.

But despite the uplift, Brown was cautious, believing that impending public sector job cuts, VAT rises and a slow economic growth were all factors contributing to a volatile UK jobs market over the next few months.

It is too early to speculate whether these are the signs of a private sector-led recovery, he warned.

IT Resumes: Think Twice About the Advice You’ve Been Given

July 1, 2010/0 Comments/in Information Technology Field, IT Field, IT Professionals, IT Resume Writing Tips, IT Resumes, IT Workers, Resume Tips, Uncategorized/by admin

A recruiting manager with an IT staffing firm warns IT professionals to use the resume advice they get from the local employment office, outplacement firms and professional resume writers at their own risk.

CIO — Recruiters, professional resume writers and other career experts give out tons of advice on how best to write a resume that will stand out from the competition. Their intentions are noble—they want to help people land jobs—but the problem with their advice is that it doesn’t always apply to IT professionals and the nature of the work they do, says Shana Westerman, a recruiting manager with IT staffing firm Sapphire Technologies.

“People go to the unemployment office or they go to outplacement resume writers who don’t give advice that is applicable to the IT field,” she says.

Westerman notes that IT resumes are different from resumes for professionals in other fields because IT workers have to capture a range of skills—both technical and functional—on their resumes. Because technology changes so rapidly and because so much IT work is project-based and involves “so many moving parts,” generic resume writing advice can do a great disservice to IT professionals, says Westerman.

Westerman sees first-hand how generic resume writing tips play out on IT professionals’ resumes. She screens, on average, 300 resumes per day searching for IT workers to place with her clients, who are IT line managers and executives at large and midsize companies looking for contract and permanent employees. Westerman says many of the IT resumes she gets from job seekers are too short on specifics for her and her clients’ needs. When she finds a candidate whom she thinks would be a good match for a client, she says she often has to ask the candidate to beef up his resume with more information about his skills and experience.

“You’re not going to meet with a [hiring] manager if your resume doesn’t get you the meeting. Your resume is the one and only tool that gets you an interview,” says Westerman.

She adds that even when she advocates for a particular candidate, the client still wants to see on the candidate’s resume all of the capabilities she’s mentioned. “If they don’t see what I say on the candidate’s resume, their interest will wane,” Westerman notes.

Here, she shares the generic resume advice IT professionals should run from.

Job Tips – Social Networking Ever More Critical to Job Search Success

July 1, 2010/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

Job seekers with robust LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter profiles have better access to job opportunities at growing companies than candidates whose job searches don’t include active social networking profiles, according to the results of a new survey.

CIO — Jobvite, a maker of recruiting software, released the results of its third-annual social recruiting survey this morning, and the findings underscore the many reasons job seekers need to incorporate online social networking into their job searches.

Jobvite asked 825 HR and recruiting professionals about the extent to which they use social networking websites in their recruiting process to find and vet candidates for jobs. Their answers indicate that they view social networks as a viable channel for sourcing high-quality candidates and that they plan to increase their use of social networking websites in their recruiting efforts this year. (Only about 3 percent of survey respondents were Jobvite customers.)

At some companies, in fact, social recruiting is beginning to eclipse traditional channels for sourcing candidates, such as job boards and third-party recruiters and search firms.

If you’re looking for a job and not active on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter (the three social networking websites most popular with employers, according to the survey), here are four reasons to join these sites and actively manage your profiles.