Smartbridge

QA Tester

Role:
Integration QA Tester with 4+ years experience in ETL/Integration services testing to help create functional and regression test scripts. The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills, and be prepared to make an immediate impact within our QA team. In addition to developing test scripts, the candidate will need to interface with managers and directors throughout the organization to build test plans, define testing requirements, and review test results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work concurrently on several projects, each with specific instructions that may differ from project to project
• Ensure that quality processes are carried out through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Work with business partners, systems analyst, designers and programmers to create/analyze required project documents and ensures that quality assurance processes are incorporated
• Participate in analysis and design walkthroughs, as well as project meetings
• Estimate quality assurance effort on approved projects
• Develop and implement efficient and effective testing strategy, test conditions and test scripts for approved projects
• Assist in developing detailed testing estimates and timelines
• Create test plans and test cases as they relate to testing project requirements to ensure the overall quality of software delivered.
• Create requirement/test case relationship using Quality Center (traceability).
• Contribute to and assist in implementing improvements in test methods and strategies.
• Execute manual and automated test cases /scripts
• Log, track, and validate resolution of identified defects.
• Escalate quality concerns to management.

• Bachelor's degree OR high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience
• 2+ years datastage ETL and/or Tibco testing experience
• 2+ years testing / QA of system interfaces / integration experience
• 2+ years QA lead experience
• 2+ years QA estimates and strategies
• 2+ years writing TSQL, PL SQL
• 2+ Experience with Data Modeling

• Knowledge of all aspects of the software development life cycle
• Experience testing ETL and/or Tibco Integration, web services
• Working knowledge of Visual basic scripting
• Quality Center is a plus
• Experience with automated regression testing is a plus

SQA / Data Analyst

Role:
The Data Integrity Professional is responsible for designing and developing processes to analyze and verify data from large relational databases such as the Data warehouse, JD Edwards, unit back office and 3rd party sources for accuracy, consistency and completeness.

Job Description:

• Responsible for developing and executing formal test plans to ensure delivery of quality analytical reports that identify root causes for data inaccuracies. Assists in defining policy and procedures for governing data flows and storage of data.
• Performs analysis on existing data and collaborates with the Director – Business Intelligence and DBA to ensure that assigned ETL processes and reporting are in compliance with established architectural and technical standards. Maintains data integrity and follows standards with regard to data validation, data use, and security and system integrity for all standard reporting and projects.
• Performs quality audits to ensure quality standards, procedures and methodologies are followed. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Validation, verification and enforcement of quality assurance measures and testing standards for developing ETL, Data Integration and reporting or configuration changes throughout the development or project lifecycle.
• Develop and apply established metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of BI/CPM /ETL software, hardware, or systems due for release to the enterprise.
• Ensure reports and ETL quality measures comply with regulatory standards, industry standards, and accepted best practices.
• Defines and tracks quality assurance metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test status.
• Documents all problems and assists in their resolution.
• Develop, write and execute test plans and scripts for identifying and tracking defects and fixes in data with reporting and ETL development, and standard reporting.
• Direct and support the implementation and ongoing use of test tools and data collection tools.
• Prepares project test reports and metrics as necessary.

• Three plus (3+) years of recent experience as a QA/SQA analyst/engineer in software quality assurance testing
• Three plus (3+) years experience in designing, developing, executing and documenting results of manual and automated test cases
• Load and performance test plan and test case development preferred
• Three plus (3+) years experience with the use of Quality Assurance tools for test planning, test case development, defect tracking and automation
• Three plus (3+) years experience with writing and using SQL in either a development or testing position Three plus (3+) years experience with ETL tools preferred.
• MicroStrategy system development, implementation, and/or testing experience preferred
• Formal training and experience with enterprise testing tools including automated execution and performance tools
• Formal training in Quality Management methodologies and techniques
• Two plus (2+) years’ experience in SQL scripting required. Knowledge of Visual Basic (Vb) scripting preferred

• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of leadership and management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or technical area, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Administrative Assistant

Role:
We are seeking to find a sharp and professional Administrative Assistant to be part of our team. This is a full-time opportunity in the professional services industry. We are looking for someone who is resourceful and energized to work in our faced paced team environment.

Job Description:
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Answering/screening phones and delivering messages
• Checking in/out of assets (laptops, equipment, etc.), completing documentation for issuing and returning assets
• Filing of receipts and documents
• Reviewing timesheets and expenses of employees and resolving errors
• Creating new templates, forms, reports and documents using MS Office Suite
• Setting up computers for new employees by adding Microsoft Office, setting up email and printer, etc.
• Keeping track of inventory and ordering/picking up equipment
• Preparing mail to be sent out, keeping FedEx, UPS, USPS, and LSO materials stocked, and re-ordering and making Post Office visits when necessary
• Setting up meetings via GoToMeeting and Outlook and coordinating lunch meetings and events
• Other duties assigned as needed

• 3+ years’ experience as an administrative assistant
• Must be able to multi-task and meets deadlines
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Prioritizes workload and manages competing priorities under pressure
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Must have reliable transportation

• Possesses a professional demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated and shows initiative
• Works well independently and within a team

• Completion of some college course work preferred

Microstrategy Business Intelligence Architect

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced Microstrategy BI Architect on a full-time basis. Applicants must be well versed in the MicroStrategy business intelligence platform with strong skills in data warehousing.

Job Description:
The MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Architect is a responsible for architecting, designing, developing and deploying a business intelligence systems and large scale data warehouses using MicroStrategy BI tools and commercial database platforms like Oracle, SQL Server and Teradata.

The BI Architect will:

• Identify problems, develop ideas and propose solutions within differing situations requiring analytical, evaluative or constructive thinking in daily work and for assigned programs and projects
• Create data warehouse design patterns, designs, standards, and templates
• Design and implement caching and performance architecture for MicroStrategy BI tools
• Hands-on development using MicroStrategy BI tools to create dashboards & reports and use as standard templates
• Define and implement BI management procedures
• Design and implement BI metadata and data dictionary design and standards
• Design and develop data warehouse projects and data marts, model and create MicroStrategy projects, logical data marts and table structures; and define attributes, dimensions, hierarchies and metrics.
• Define and manage schema objects for MicroStrategy projects
• Document systems through object models, data definitions and naming conventions
• Prepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues and upper management and provide assistance to less experienced employees as an advisor
• Apply conceptualized and creative-thinking expertise toward possible reporting solutions or alternatives
• Experience in supervising and/or managing a staff is preferred; the staff includes both on-site and global virtual team members.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to adapt to challenges and to mentor team members.
• Strong communications skills both orally and written. Ability to write reports, documentation and. Ability to speak effectively before groups of business and IT personnel.

• Five (5) years of experience in creating data warehousing and business intelligence solutions
• Minimum 4 years of experience in creating BI solutions using MicroStrategy business intelligence platform
• Experienced in project planning, management and execution
• Great organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Must have strong MicroStrategy and database skills
• Able to work in fast paced environment
• Must be able to travel to client locations

• MicroStrategy Certified Developer
• Experience with fortune 500 companies implementing BI solutions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated, demonstrates initiative and leadership
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work easily with client personnel
• Works well independently and within a team
• Possesses a professional demeanor

• Bachelor’s degree (business, engineering or related field recommended); knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Senior Cognos Business Intelligence Project Manager

Role:
This is a full-time opportunity for a senior level Cognos Developer or Architect The person in this role is responsible for partnering with business users and business analysts to understand business process requirements and functional design, translate them into technical requirements and designs, and implement the reporting solutions using COGNOS or other appropriate tools.

Job Description:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously including budgeting, hiring needs, etc.
• Conduct presentations to C level executives (CEO, CIO, etc.)
• Design and develop data warehouse projects and data marts
• Create COGNOS projects, logical data marts and table structures; define attributes, dimensions, hierarchies and metrics.
• Evaluate each project; Identify problems, develop ideas and propose solutions
• Create a highly documented and organized system with dashboards and reports
• Define, design, develop and deliver flexible/user friendly reports and dashboards with “drill-thru” features that meet business users needs and ensure data security
• Develop OLAP structures, reports, complex queries, dashboards and ad hoc reports with the COGNOS BI 8 suite, utilizing Framework Manager, Transformer, and COGNOS Connection.
• Verify correctness and completeness of data model, data relationships, mappings, and definition.
• Maintain and enhance existing dashboards, reports, and OLAP models
• Provide day-to-day support for all COGNOS users

• Experience with data warehousing concepts such as data modeling, data quality, SCD and ETL
• Strong understanding of Business Intelligence tools (BI, OLAP, ROLAP)
• Minimum of 4 years COGNOS development experience
• Experience with Entity Relational Models and Dimensional Models
• Understanding of differences in reporting systems (dimensional vs. transactional)
• Great organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Prioritizes workload, meets deadlines and manages competing priorities under pressure
• Adaptable to multiple client work environments
• Must be willing to travel to client locations

• Cognos Certified Developer
• Training and/or certifications in data warehouses and business intelligence reporting tools (in addition to Cognos)

• Bachelor’s degree (business, engineering or related field preferred)
• Knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree

Project Manager

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage a team in the delivery of multiple cross functional projects that vary in size and scope. The Project Manager will be facilitating projects along the project life cycle on a fulltime basis.

Job Description:

• Manage teams of people, motivate and maintain strong relations
• Deliver projects/work on time, on budget, in a way the client goals are accomplished
• Create project plans, milestones, and execute
• Develop business summaries and scope statements
• Track, communicate, and report progress relative to time, budget, and deliverables
• Deliver project status reports to management
• Maintain project schedules and work breakdowns
• Maintain project documentation (project plans, requirements, design, and testing documents)
• Facilitate internal project team and stakeholder meetings
• Manage project team dynamics, resource utilization, and team performance
• Facilitate the requirements gathering and change request process
• Identify future project opportunities

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, planning and management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Solid trouble-shooting skills; strong initiative; critical thinking skills
• Ability to create and manage work breakdowns
• Ability to coordinate and manage across groups
• Ability to communicate consistently, early, and be responsive
• Ability to clearly articulate statuses to different management levels
• Deliverable focused
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to build client relationships

• 5+ Years of Project Management Experience
• Preferred knowledge of PMI Methodology
• Knowledge of Six Sigma a plus

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• BS or MS in Computer Science/Information Systems a plus

Senior Manager

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking a solid professional who has prior experience planning, managing, and delivering technology projects and reporting to senior client executives. The Senior Manager must have the hands-on technical expertise to be effective with experience managing teams and following structured processes. This individual must be a critical thinker who is a problem solver.

Job Description:

• 8 years of experience required
• Strong experience implementing technology systems
• Strong experience with formal systems implementation methodologies
• Database experience (SQL Server or Oracle)
• Must possess the expertise in managing multiple systems projects
• Manage teams of people, motivate and maintain strong relations
• Deliver projects/work on time, on budget, in a way the client goals are accomplished
• Create project plans, milestones, and execute
• Critical thinking to analyze problems and determine solution options
• Able to interact professionally with clients and team members to plan and execute projects
• Must have a smooth communication style that clients will feel comfortable with. Must be fluent and smooth, concise and professional.
• Responsible leader who knows how to manage communications
• Great organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Prioritizes workload, meets deadlines and manages competing priorities under pressure
• Adaptable to different client work environments
• Must be able to travel to client locations up to 75%
• Able to work in fast paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated, demonstrates initiative and leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work easily with client personnel
• Works well independently and within a team
• Possesses a professional demeanor

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
• Experience with “Scrum” agile methodology
• Masters of Science or MBA is a plus

• Bachelor of Science

Junior Systems Engineer

Role:
We are seeking find a Junior Systems Engineer who will quickly learn and perform a wide range of project functions as a part of our fast paced technology project delivery teams. This is an immediate full-time employment opportunity for smart, dynamic graduating students to join our fast growing multi-disciplinary technology services company in the Houston, TX area. We offer competitive salary based on experience, excellent benefits and great opportunities. No relocation expenses will be provided for this position.

Job Description:
The Junior Systems Engineer will typically:

• Work on system development tasks that include design and development
• Develop system specifications, technical designs and software code
• Create and maintain program and technical documentation
• Develop test plans and perform unit tests and integration tests
• Support production systems
• Manage and document system configurations

• 1-2 years of experience using SQL
• Ability to analyze and understand complex systems
• Ability to analyze, understand and handle large amounts of complex data
• Strong database fundamentals
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Good research skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to details
• Work in a team environment
• Must have a strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative and work independently, have a strong sense of responsibility, and comfortable working in a fast paced work environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities
• Ability to use appropriate independent judgment and discretion
• Must have excellent multi-tasking skills to meet client service level expectations

• Ability to work cohesively and professionally in a team environment
• Energetic, positive attitude and cheerful personality
• Ability to grasp new ideas quickly and demonstrate flexibility when necessary
• Demonstrates leadership skills

• Bachelor's degree required with Computer Science or Information Systems

Applications Development Manager

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an Applications Development Manager with a background in JD Edwards for a 6 months or greater contract/full-time position as a consultant of a professional services company in the Houston, TX area.

• 10+ years of experience in software development out of which at least 5 years should be in JDE EnterpriseOne environment
• Must have experience providing support in a JD Edwards environment that is highly customized (not just out of the box)
• Must have experience in formal methodologies in technology systems implementations and software development including Agile methodologies
• Must be able to create/review and approve functional design documents and technical design documents
• Must have strong knowledge and experience in JDE OMW development tools and processes to create UBEs, Applications and business functions
• Must have experience in estimating projects, development efforts and implementation efforts
• Must have business knowledge and experience providing day-to-day production support issues
• Additional knowledge and experience with business intelligence systems is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must have the ability to multi-task and organize effectively to meet client service level expectations
• Great organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Prioritizes workload, meets deadlines and manages competing priorities under pressure Adaptable to different client work environments
• Able to work in fast paced environment
• Must be able to travel to various client locations when necessary
• Must be able to provide timely and complete responses to customer requests in both written and verbal manner
• Must be able to apply critical thinking to analyze and diagnose customer issues related to JDE system, facilitate and engage in discussions with clients and team members to discuss potential solutions and implement solutions that are most appropriate in a timely and quality manner
• Must provide accurate and consistent status reports to clients and other stakeholders

• Provide leadership to development team on a day-to-day basis
• Interact with IT and business leadership team and lead such meetings when necessary
• Adept and proactive at problem solving and conflict resolution
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and develops solutions to problems independently and through facilitated team discussions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to actively participate in team and client meetings, and lead meetings as needed
• Motivated and shows initiative
• Works well independently and within a team
• Possesses a professional demeanor

• Knowledge and experience with business intelligence systems
• Familiarity with the functional and technical aspects of manufacturing, logistics and/or distribution modules of JDE EnterpriseOne 9.0 is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree (business, engineering or related field recommended); knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Sr. MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Analyst

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced Sr. MicroStrategy BI Analyst on a full-time basis. Applicants must be well versed in the MicroStrategy business intelligence platform with strong skills in data warehousing.

Job Description:
The senior Business Intelligence Analyst is responsible for partnering with business users and business analysts to understand business process requirements, develop functional designs, translate them into business systems technical requirements and technical designs, and implement the reporting solutions using MicroStrategy or other appropriate tools. The Senior BI Analyst will:

• Gather business requirements from business stakeholders
• Understand requirements and identify opportunities to leverage reporting systems (MicroStrategy, JDE, etc.)
• Develop project plans, budgets, cost management, and resource allocation
• Identify problems, develop ideas and propose solutions within differing situations requiring analytical, evaluative or constructive thinking in daily work and for assigned programs and projects
• Design and develop data warehouse projects and data marts, model and create MicroStrategy projects, logical data marts and table structures; and define attributes, dimensions, hierarchies and metrics.
• Define and manage schema objects for MicroStrategy projects
• Document systems through object models, data definitions and naming conventions
• Create testing criteria and ensure criteria is met for applications
• Coordinate system acceptance and ensure Quality Assurance processes are implemented
• Track and maintain documentation on the report design, development and testing process
• Prepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues and upper management and provide assistance to less experienced employees as an advisor
• Apply conceptualized and creative-thinking expertise toward possible reporting solutions or alternatives
• Be accountable for guaranteeing the successful completion of significant portions of critical work and/or projects

• Five (5) years of experience in creating data warehousing and business intelligence solutions
• Minimum 2 years of experience in MicroStrategy business intelligence platform
• Experienced in project planning, management and execution
• Good understanding of budgetary concepts and procedures.
• Good Understanding of differences in reporting systems (dimensional vs. transactional.)
• Adaptable to different client work environments
• Must be able to travel to client locations
• U.S. candidates only

• MicroStrategy Certified Developer
• Data Modeling expertise or training

• Bachelor’s degree (business, engineering or related field recommended); knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.

MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Developer Opportunity

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced BI Developer on a full-time basis. Applicants must be well versed in systems development and support using Business Intelligence tools.

Job Description:
The Business Intelligence Developer is responsible for partnering with business users and business analysts to understand business process requirements and functional design, translate them into business systems technical requirements and technical designs, and implement the reporting solutions using Microstrategy or other appropriate tools. The BI Developer will:

• Understand requirements and identify opportunities to leverage reporting systems (MicroStrategy, JDE, etc.)
• Be accountable for guaranteeing the successful completion of significant portions of critical work and/or projects
• Provide input in the creation of project plans, budgets, cost management, and resource allocation
• Be able to identify problems, develop ideas and propose solutions within differing situations requiring analytical, evaluative or constructive thinking in daily work and for assigned programs and projects
• Design and develop data warehouse projects and data marts, model and create MicroStrategy projects, logical data marts and table structures; and define attributes, dimensions, hierarchies and metrics.
• Be able to define and manage schema objects for MicroStrategy projects
• Document systems through object models, data definitions and naming conventions
• Create testing criteria and ensure criteria is met for applications
• Coordinate system acceptance processes and ensure Quality Assurance processes are implemented
• Track and maintain documentation on the report design, development and testing process
• Prepare and present ideas and recommendations to colleagues and upper management and provide assistance to less experienced employees as an advisor
• Apply conceptualized and creative-thinking expertise toward possible reporting solutions or alternatives
• U.S. candidates only

• 3 years of systems development and support experience using Business Intelligence tools.
• 1 year of experience in Microstrategy
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, ASP.net, HTML, SQL, MicroStrategy and JD Edwards
• Advanced professional or theoretical knowledge and fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of budgetary concepts and procedures.
• Understanding of source systems that feed business intelligence solutions (JDE, WIN, CRM, etc.)
• Understanding of differences in reporting systems (dimensional vs. transactional.)
• Possess an Intermediate level of understanding of the departmental and cross functional structure and policies of Smartbridge, LLC

• Training in data warehouses and business intelligence reporting tools (in addition to MicroStrategy).

• Bachelor’s degree (business, engineering or related field recommended); knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• MicroStrategy Certified Developer

ETL Datastage Developer

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced ETL Datastage Developer on a full-time basis. Applicants must possess strong skills in IBM Infosphere /Ascential Datastage and data warehousing.

Requirements:
The ETL Developer will be responsible for analyzing the business requirements, design, develop and implement highly efficient, highly scalable ETL processes. Candidate is required to perform daily and project functions with a focus on meeting the business objectives on time within a rapidly changing work environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the ETL Lead, Solution Architect, Data Modeller, Data Mapper, Business Analysts to understand business requirements, providing expert knowledge and solutions on Data Warehousing, ensuring delivery of business needs in a timely cost-effective manner
• Assist in developing project plans, assigning the appropriate technical resources and cost estimations
• Evaluate and design data collection, data staging, data movement, analytics delivery, data quality and archiving strategies
• Work on data profiling, source-target mappings, ETL development, SQL tunings and optimization, testing and implementation
• Provide reviews of deliverables and identify gaps/areas for improvement
• Provide/review detailed technical specifications and ETL documentations required in each phase of the SDLC, and comply to internal standards and guidelines
• Identify opportunities to optimize the ETL environment, implement monitoring, quality and validation processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Provide 24x7 post-implementation supports, responds to problem quickly and provide both short and long term resolutions
• Provide end-users supports including business queries and requests
• U.S. candidates only

• 3+ years of strong ETL development experience with IBM Infosphere/Ascential DataStage is a MUST
• Strong understanding of Data Warehouse Concepts including star schemas, cubes etc.,
• Solid database skills
• Proficient at SQL
• Experience working with both SQL server and Oracle databases
• Experience writing and debugging stored procedures is a plus
• Experience with other BI tools like Cognos, Microstrategy and EssBase is a plus.
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting experience
• Some travel is involved

• Bachelor’s degree (computer science or related field recommended); knowledge of software principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.

SharePoint Developer with .NET experience

Position/Industry:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced SharePoint Developer with strong .NET experience on a full-time basis. Applicants must be well versed in software development, developing web–based Microsoft .NET solutions and SQL Server development.

Job Description:
We are seeking to find a strong SharePoint Developer with .NET experience whose responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In depth experience with Microsoft SharePoint 2003 and/or MOSS 2007 and/or MOSS 2010
• Vast experience developing SharePoint applications involving workflows, web parts etc.,
• Working knowledge of the.NET framework, utilizing C#/ASP.NET/VB.NET
• Applying knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and .NET platforms to solve business problems
• Designing, developing, implementing, and releasing quality custom software solutions as defined by client requirements and software specifications
• Collaborating with client team members and clients to determine best solution
• Designing and developing specifications and unit test plans and troubleshooting client issues
• Participating in writing systems documents, including use case design documents and supporting user acceptance testing
• Offering innovative use of SharePoint infrastructure for storing data, customizing search, and storing documents by integrating external tools into the SharePoint framework
• Help develop and maintain applications dealing with their intranet and SharePoint site.
• Multi-Tier development, including SQL back-end work. Doing advanced SQL queries.
• Dashboard Components
• Full lifecycle work, including requirements gathering, analysis, unit testing, and documentation
• Web configuration
• Project experience with agile development practices, including unit testing and continuous integration
• Project experience with one or more of the following technologies: SharePoint, SQL Server, JQuery, Azure, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Silverlight, WCF/ASMX/REST, WPF
• Working closely with end-users, the customer and other stakeholders to coordinate plans and activities that affect the assigned projects
• Participating with consultants and vendors in assessment of systems and databases subject to SharePoint applications and use
• No Travel involved and individual must be onsite.
• U.S. candidates only

• 5 years professional software development experience
• 4 years experience in developing web–based Microsoft .NET solutions utilizing C#/VB.NET/ASP.NET
• 3 years experience in SQL Server development including stored procedures development

• Bachelor’s degree (computer science or related field recommended); knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree

Junior Business Analyst

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking a Junior Business Analyst on a full-time basis who will perform a wide range of project functions as a part of fast paced technology consulting team. The Jr. Business Analyst will perform business process analysis to review, analyze, create AS-IS and To-Be processes, define use cases, develop functional and technical requirements.

• 1-2 years of solid experience as a Jr. Business Analyst with client interaction
• Ability to analyze and document business processes
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Possession of strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborating with client team members
• Attention to details
• Strong work ethic: have the ability to take initiative and to work independently; have a strong sense of responsibility; and be comfortable in a busy work environment
• Good research skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities
• Ability to use appropriate independent judgment and discretion
• Must have excellent multi-tasking skills to meet client service level expectations
• U.S. candidates only

• Bachelor's degree required with focus in information systems/finance/economics/marketing/ business administration

Android Mobile Application Developer

Role:
Smartbridge is seeking an experienced Android Application Developer on a full-time basis to lead our Android OS based initiatives. Applicants must be well versed on rich UI based application development on Android.

Job Description:

• Architect, design and develop application software for Android devices
• Port applications to/from several different development environments, running different mobile operating systems (iPhone, Windows Mobile, RIM OS, Symbian)
• Work closely with product management and quality teams on feature definitions, release milestones and project tracking

• At least 1 year of work experience developing applications on Android
• Java/J2ME/J2SE
• WSDL, Web Services (SOAP/REST) and processing data (XML/JSON)
• Experience with Android (Android SDK) and Eclipse IDE
• SQL Database
• Java, Android (Android SDK), Eclipse IDE, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, iPhone OS, C/C++,XML
• Knowledge of web services and WSDL
• Memory management, file I/O, network & socket programming, concurrency and multi-threading
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Design and System Architecture
• Agile Development Methodology

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science/Information Systems

iPhone Application Developer

Role:
Smartbridge is looking for a candidate to join our development team as a Junior Application Developer on a full-time basis. The candidate will be tasked with researching, designing, coding, and testing of an iPhone application being developed by Smartbridge.

• A minimum of 1 year hands-on experience with Apple SDK and iPhone Application development
• Experience with Cocoa and Objective-C development
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented design and Systems Architecture
• Experience with iPhone SDK and building applications for mobile platforms
• Experience deploying applications to the App Store
• Knowledge of web services and WSDL
• Knowledge of Droid a plus

• Familiarity with Apple products
• Ability to collaborate closely with clients to meet aggressive timelines
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• BS or MS in Computer Science/Information Systems or a related field

Internships

Role:
The internship program at Smartbridge offers hands on experience in a fast paced team environment. We offer paid and academic internships to undergraduate and Masters students for the fall, summer, and spring. Currently we are looking to fill internships for summer and fall of 2011. The duration for our summer internship is 10-12 weeks and a year-round (fall/spring) internship will last for 4 months or longer. As an undergraduate, you must be a senior currently enrolled in an undergraduate program graduating in May or December of 2011. As a Masters student you must be graduating before May of 2012. We are looking for students that are business savvy with a diverse background and a passion for technology. The intern must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas.

Job Description:
May vary based on duration and skill level.

• Must be enrolled in a undergraduate program as a senior or enrolled in a Masters program
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science or MIS
• A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred
• Strong programming skills in .NET programming, Java, and SQL
• Possess strong skills in the Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mature and professional demeanor

• Relevant work and/or internship experience
• iPhone and/or Android mobile development
• Web development experience
• Strong software engineering foundation