Role: Principal Architect - Performance & Capacity Engineering - FS - Marlborough, MA Area

Salary: Up to $130K+

Company

Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm – Great Company – Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation Package – Bonus – Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused
environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth possibilities.

Position Responsibilities - Summary
This individual will provide hands-on technical performance and capacityengineering, analysis, benchmarking and optimization of applicationscritical to the Investment management lifecycle. He/She will provide
solutions and delivery leadership in working closely with the business andapplication architecture/development teams to continually ensure the performance, resiliency, and scalability of key applications. This role will
report to the Manager, Infrastructure Technologies within Enterprise Architecture.

Detailed Responsibilities;

As an architect within the Enterprise Application performance and capacity management Center of Excellence at the firm, this individual will have the following responsibilities:
· Develop, Implement and evangelize a firm-wide application performance and capacity engineering strategy and management plan.
· Implement a central model (including staff, competencies, tools, processes, deliverables etc.) for engaging and delivering application performance/capacity management services to decentralized teams
· Provide technology, thought and process leadership to establish guidelines, blueprints and standard operating procedures for application and system capacity management
· Functioning in a highly collaborative environment, the candidate will be working with multiple application development, architecture and infrastructure teams to diagnose application hot spots, bottlenecks,
performance /capacity debugging and engineer corresponding optimization techniques and technical solutions for meeting application performance and
capacity needs.
· Responsible for translating architecture recommendations for performance improvements to specific actionable solutions for the applications and systems
· Work with the application and business owners to establish, benchmark, and report on performance SLAs and Liaison with Operations teams to gather Performance and Capacity metrics and develop management dashboards
· Define, maintain, and manage the performance and capacity engineering tool sets to assist with timely and quality applications delivery

Keys to This Position:

1. This individual will be responsible for establishing the Center of Excellence (COE) around Performance and Capacity Engineering. The ideal candidate will have developed a COE in this arena at another firm similar in
size and scope to the client – 3000+ employees – Several Hundred Windows & Unix Servers – Several Hundred Applications – 400+ IT Employees – Global in Nature – 24×7 Mission Critical Databases up to the multi-terra byte level - High Transaction Volume etc.
2. Strong Client Relationship skills are needed: This individual will interface with application development teams and the business, will determine what tools are needed and how the group will be staffed.
3. This position is a combination of hands on Architecture and Management. The technology environment includes Java/J2EE/Swing, etc. (see below). Therefore a strong Architecture/development and Management background is
required.
4. Financial Services are desired, but not required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have excellent application technology architecture skills, leadership and communication skills. Specific requirements include:
· A minimum of ten years experience with performance and capacity management, analysis and optimization of applications, systems software, databases, middleware, storage and operating systems.
· Experience with Java/J2EE/Swing and .NET Application Performance tuning, Solaris/Linux/Wintel based systems capacity management, deep understanding of Oracle/Sybase based database technologies and SQL review, tuning and optimization.
· Working knowledge of JMS based messaging platforms, EAI platforms and performance analysis experience with Web services/SOA (e.g., SOAP, UDDI, WSDL, etc.).
· Excellent organization, verbal, presentation and written communications skills.
· Strong delivery focus, self-motivated, multi-tasking capabilities and ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented environment, with well-balanced technical and client expectation management skills.
· Advanced engineering or computer science degree preferred.

Compensation

Very Competitive Base Salary + Profit Sharing + Bonus - Comprehensive
Benefits Package

No Sponsorship Available – US Based Applicants Only – Relocation Possible

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net
WEBSite – www.wrightassociates.org

Role: Director of OS Kernel Engineering —- Silicon Valley

As Director of Software Engineering, candidate will be responsible for managing a team of about 30 to 40 software developers responsible for developing disk - based backup products.

You will provide technical direction and leadership to 3 or 4 first line technical managers and other technical professionals. You will play a critical role in planning, delivery and execution of disk - based backup
products.

Details of job responsibilities are:

1. Responsible for technical direction, product roadmap, architecture, design and implementation of system software for disk based backup products. Need to work with technical architects and product managers and other
technical professional in accomplishing this function.
2. Work collaboratively with other senior managers to define and implement product development processes.
3. Work with program managers and engineering managers to create a detailed project schedule and execute engineering programs to the set schedule.
4. Work collaboratively with other senior managers and vice presidents to establish strategic plans and objectives.
5. Utilize technical, project management and people management experience to provide technical direction and drive execution of programs.
6. Responsible for staffing, budgeting and managing expenses within an approved operating plan

Key skills:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Technical background and experience in platform software especially in Linux Kernel, high - availability software, File systems, IO and storage subsystems. Direct experience with backup, recovery and archiving products
in an enterprise environment will be a plus.
3. A minimum of 7 to 10 years of previous people management experience with at least 3 years of second line management / Director - level experience.
4. BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required.

Detailed resumes to: hank@ocgrp.com

Role: Release Manager- Software Company Backed by Sequoia Capital

Software company with 100+ employees in San Mateo CA is seeking a
Release Manager. Should you be a fit for the based requirements, email
me your resume- Sun Alum Robert Greene robert@greenesearch.com

Referrals are also appreciated and I offer a $2000 Referral.

Person MUST be able to work in a fast paced work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate product releases with QA, Development, Product Management, and Support
• Manage effective processes for shipping major and service releases
• Maintain feature compositions of product versions
• Guide a product release from inception to release

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• BS in Computer Science or a related field
• Very strong communication skills
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Comfortable and adaptable in fast-paced environment
• Project management experience for software product
• Experience working with DMBS or Search Engines
• Software development experience is a plus
• Experience in developing DBMS or Search Engines is a plus

Role: Systems Software Engineer

Several openings for Systems Software Engineers at Cassatt Corporation in San Jose, founded by Sun alumnus and BEA founder Bill Coleman, with several other Sun alumni employed as well.

Cassatt Corporation is seeking Systems Software Engineers to design and implement its network-based operating system for the enterprise data center. You will develop technologies that automate the dynamic optimization and management of data center resources and the interfaces between Cassatt’s products and a wide variety of equipment (computers, networks, storage) and other resources such as licenses and power consumption. Duties include all phases of development from inception to integration, preparation and delivery of presentations and other written material, and working with other development and field organizations. You will have broad skills in the development, use, and configuration of operating systems, network protocols (levels 2-7), and applications environments, and will work with most major products in the industry. Conceptual depth is more important than experience with any specific set of implementation tools and languages. Experiences in the design and implementation of switching systems, and/or optimization and scheduling strategies are a plus but are not required. Cassatt is a start-up offering equity opportunities and technical challenges in the emerging market of utility computing and data center automation.

To apply and/or for a longer description, please visit
http://jobs.accolo.com/14405 .

Role: C++ Engineers- Software Company Backed by Sequoia Capital- Redwood City

Software company backed by Sequoia Capital w/ 100 employees is looking for exceptional full time software engineers. Interested in learning more- email your resume to sun alum robert greene robert@greenesearch.com

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience developing systems software at the platform, infrastructure or operating systems level
Experience developing innovative and high-performance algorithms and/or code for any of:
- database technologies
- search engine technologies
- loosely-coupled distributed systems technologies
Demonstrated, hands-on experience developing for Solaris, Linux and Windows platforms
7+ years demonstrated professional software development experience
Proven ability to rapidly learn new technologies
Working knowledge of all aspects of software development lifecycle
Strong knowledge of XML
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an equivalent field
Raw smarts

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Skills and experience in any of the following area are beneficial, but are not a replacement for any deficit in the position requirements listed above:
5+ years experience developing commercial software
Hands-on experience with XSLT and/or XQuery
Proven experience developing massively scalable technologies
Hands-on experience developing applications with product Server
Graduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering from a leading institution
United States citizen

Role: Sr. Tech Consultant - SOA - J2EE - .Net - Web Services

Salary: Up to $100K+ DOE + Bonus

Local Candidates Only - No Sponsorship

Company:

Private - Pre IPO - Software Company - Enterprise revenue management and billing software solutions

Position Summary:

This role will focus on web services orchestration of revenue treatments for Fortune 1000 clients, using Java, J2EE and oth
This is an especially exciting opportunity to join a pre-IPO company that has proven its ability to field state of the art enterprise software products in the corporate finance management area.

Position Responsibilities - Detailed:

· Contribute to leading technical implementations of enterprise revenue management software, including BPEL development, Java and C#, .NET based rules environment, integration with ERP systems, and data conversion/migration.
· Work with Business Analysts to perform requirements analysis, provide validation of the solution functional documents, and develop the system designs.
· Work with third-party consulting partners in a team leadership role in delivering customer solutions.
· Communicate effectively with the customers and partners

Required Skills & Competencies:

· At least six years experience in software development required, with enterprise business application server technical services or development highly preferred.
· Strong knowledge of object oriented programming and tiered applications in a J2EE or .Net environment
· Hands-on experience in Web Services, Enterprise Service Bus and Messaging Concepts (Mule is a plus)
· Strong knowledge of web services, XML, XPath and XSLT, SOAP and WSDL based development
· Experience with web services orchestration engine such as Oracle BPEL highly desired.
· Good understanding of WS-Security, WS-Addressing, WS Reliable Messaging preferred
· Knowledge of services oriented and message oriented architecture highly desired.
- Solid experience with business rules engines such as InRule or highly desired.
· Experience with application server such as Oracle AS 10g, WebLogic, WebSphere desired.
· Experience with major ERP applications such as Oracle and SAP preferred
· Financial application background (general ledger, account receivables, billing etc.) preferred
· Excellent communication (oral & written) and organizational skills proven in dealing with major stakeholders regarding complex application requirements.
· Some degree of travel (15%).
· BS in Computer Science, MIS or related major highly desired.

Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus - Comprehensive Benefits Package

No Sponsorship Available - US Based Applicants Only - No Relocation Available - Local Candidates only

Contact Information:

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net
WEB Site - www.wrightassociates.org

Role: Senior Application and Services Engineer - Post Sales

Salary: Up to $120K+ Base+ Bonus + Stock - DOE

Local Candidates Only

Company

Innovative, well funded, fast growing, Software Start-up focused on the Complex Event Processing Market This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to join an innovative organization and grow as it grows. Join a winner and contribute to their future success.

My client is looking for an exceptionally talented professional to join an awarding winning technology company on the fast track to success. Great products - innovative technology - seasoned management team - tremendous opportunity and upside - great culture.

Position Responsibilities - Summary:

Client is looking to fill a key, highly visible position - Senior Application and Services Engineer. This person will be responsible for analyzing customer needs and requirements for real-time data processing systems, and helping customers create high performance, highly scalable applications using their products.

Detailed Responsibilities:

The candidate will function as a product expert to assist customers with detailed needs analysis and implementation of e-business, online gaming, and financial services systems.
· Develop software on the firm’s platform for customers, mentor new customers through initial system deployments, and develop Proof-of-Concept implementations for prospective customers.
· Meet with customers and prospects to determine project requirements and limitations.
· Assess current environments including connectivity/integration needs.
· Evaluate project scope to determine feasibility and resource requirements.
· Develop detailed designs and Statements of Work.
· Perform design and coding projects for deployments.
· Deliver in-house training for customers on the firm’s products to familiarize customer personnel with product concepts, features, and functionality.
· Respond to customer questions and/or problems in a timely fashion.
· Handle large corporate customer projects as a “Lead Architect”.
· Capture and communicate relevant market and customer feedback to provide input to our strategy and product development process.

Required Experience:

· B.S./M.S. with strong academic credentials in computer science, engineering or related field.
· 10 years experience as a developer of enterprise or systems level software.
· 5-7 years experience in consulting services engagements, preferably in both a large Systems Integrator/Software Vendor and start-up environment:
o Experience in implementation of vendor-based enterprise or systems software solutions at customer sites.
o Heavy customer facing contact
o Demonstrated successful software deployments
o Experience in related areas such as real-time systems or with applications such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft is a plus.
o Applications experience with high performance - high volume - large amounts of data etc.
- Experience building financial services data processing infrastructure - Must have capital markets financial services experience.
· Strong analytical and business-process skills and the ability to apply them to technical solutions.
· An understanding of the strategic challenges of the financial management industry is a plus.

Required Skills

· Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, including installation, configuration, system administration, and troubleshooting procedures.
· Application design and programming experience in the following languages: Java, C#, and SQL.
· Experience with JDBC and relational databases (Oracle, SQLServer, etc.).
· Experience with the following messaging systems a plus: JMS, Reuters, TIB RV, Wombat.
· Experience with J2EE, SOA/Web Services a plus.
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including talent in presenting complex concepts, relating to customers, listening, and negotiating.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
· Ability to work independently as the only consultant at a customer site, or as a member of a team.
· Ability to interface with senior level executives and effectively respond to technical questions.
· Project management expertise with external customers in delivery and support of software implementations.
· This position is based in Mid Town, NY with significant US travel.

Compensation:

Very Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Stock - Comprehensive Benefits Package

No Sponsorship - Local Candidates Only

Resumes in Microsoft Word Format to:

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net
WEB Site - www.wrightassociates.org

Role: Sr. Java Search Engineer - SW Developer

Cambridge, MA Based Company - Live anywhere in the US - Up to 80% Travel

Salary: Up to $110K+ - Bonus - DOE

Sponsorship Possible - US Based Applicants Only

Company

Leading E-Commerce Software & Solutions Firm - Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus - Comprehensive Benefits - Join a growing firm with the spirit, energy, and vision of a high-tech startup combined with the stability, track record, and enviable client base of an industry veteran.

Position Responsibilities - Summary

In this role you will work as a consulting team member or an individual technical consultant (Java Developer) on for-fee product implementation, enhancement, integration, or audit projects. Design complexity may vary from fairly straight forward to complex, with single or multiple products and involve multiple computer environments. Expertise and work efforts focus primarily on delivering architectural, technical design, development and deployment services on engagements ranging from short-term consulting to client/partner project teams to full life-cycle implementation projects. Duties usually performed at customer’s site. Operates under minimal supervision on medium to large size projects involving multiple products and/or platforms. As part of this position, there is a strong potential to manage an internal technical staff of consultants.

Detailed Responsibilities;

Work on medium to large-sized, single or multi-product projects, usually with multiple computer environments where design is complex.
· Analyze customer business requirements and software/product objectives; develops an application design in products to meet customer needs.
· Serve as a technical advisor and problem solver to clients and partners to assist them in optimizing their use of the product suite to define, build and deploy online commerce and self-service applications.
· Estimate time frames, quality and quantity of resources required to successfully implement project; develops project plan incorporating all project variables.
· Establish criteria concerning deliverability, performance, maintenance, design and costs.
· Participate on project teams in the design, development and deployment of custom driven portal, e-commerce and relationship management solutions.
· Conduct periodic status checks with customers and team to assess progress against plan. Performs re-forecasts of project variables as necessary throughout project.
· Contribute to the growth of business through the creation and sharing of knowledge and best practices based on engagement experiences.
- Prepare status reports on all project activities.
· Tasks associated with the management of an internal staff of consultants may include: establishing goals, monitoring performance, performing staff appraisals or providing input to Professional Services Regional Director, managing daily personnel issues, coordinating technical and consulting training, and acting as a liaison between staff and Professional Services management.
In addition to working on billable client engagements, the Consulting Engineer may also assist as needed on pre-sales opportunities such as RFP responses, proposal delivery, architecture assessments, and technical qualifications.

Required Skills and Competencies:

· 4+ years working directly with site/catalog natural language search technologies (must have)
· 3-5 years of java development experience in customer support, product development, or professional services/consulting in a customer-facing role - Expertise in developing complex tiered Java based Internet applications. (must have)
· Requires a strong understanding of complex computer science and software engineering principles. Proficiency in Java, OO Application Development, SQL, UNIX or NT is required.
· Working knowledge of how Search integrates with Commerce sites (must have)
· Familiarity with JBoss, BEA Weblogic, and/or IBM Websphere application servers (must have at least 1 or similar)
· Familiarity with Oracle and MS SQL databases (must have)
· Experience in implementing Java based applications including the use of E-commerce, Personalization and Scenario servers is a plus.
· Search/site architecture experience (a plus)
· Experience working directly for search technology vendor (highly preferred)
· Problem solving skills - Strong communicator - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills, are essential.
· Willing to be an individual contributor, but work as part of a team - An ability to act as a mentor to other technical staff is critical.
· Innovator, with ability to create repeatable tools and processes to facilitate knowledge transfer and task repeatability
· Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Mathematics, Software Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree or equivalent experience is desirable.

Compensation

Very Competitive Base Salary + Bonus - Comprehensive Benefits Package

Sponsorship Possible - US Based Applicants Only

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net
WEB Site - www.wrightassociates.org

Role: DeskTop Engineer - Microsoft Technologies - FS - Marlborough

Salary: Up to $90K+ - Bonus + PS

Company

Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm - Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus - Profit Sharing etc.

Position Responsibilities - Summary

This role will be part of the desktop engineering team responsible for architecting and designing desktop solutions that support global and domestic clients. This role includes the identification of new technology, developing strategies to improve desktop functionality, evaluating technology options, creating designs, testing/validating effectiveness of designs, project managing large migrations and providing day to day 3rd level support.
The client technologies include Microsoft operating system and application software on desktops/laptops/Citrix servers/peripheral devices/PDA’s, etc. The team also engineers tools and software configurations such as anti-virus, Microsoft Office Suite and support tools. This position requires strong hands on experience designing the Windows and Citrix operating systems to host a variety of domestic and global applications with optimum performance. Strong accountability, analytical, organizational and communication skills are a must.

Detailed Responsibilities;

· Perform user, system and support requirements gathering and analysis to provide architectural and design recommendations
· Research options providing functional and technical written evaluations of products and operating system upgrades and patches
· Develop, organize and maintain standard operational procedures
· Create desktop/laptop/citrix build processes for domestic /global sites
· Create and communicate systems and application standards
· Create and maintain systems documentation for testing and validation
· Package software and design distribution methods
· Perform software distribution and patch management to Windows desktops, laptops, and Citrix servers
· Maintain relevant and current knowledge as well as leadership, within assigned technical fields
· Prioritize work efforts, multi-task in a very fast-paced environment, and provide timely and clear updates
· Lead large projects
· Submit weekly status reports and timely project status/scorecards
· Provide technical consultations and presentations to IT as needed
· Perform post-implementation 3rd level support, identifying root cause with strategic solutions to problems

Required Skills and Competencies:

· 3- 5 years experience in Desktop Engineering
· Position requires experience architecting large Windows desktop/laptop/Citrix/Active Directory environment.
· Experience project managing, deploying and supporting large scale O/S migrations and introducing new technology based on business needs and industry standards
· Position requires a solid foundation designing and implementing distributions with Wise, Active Directory, and Marimba.
· Resource Kit level knowledge of Windows 2003, Windows 2000 Prof., XP and Vista
· Ability to work independently without intensive oversight - must be a go-getter and take initiative on a regular basis finding ways to avoid problems proactively rather than just fixing them after the fact)
· Initiative and ability to research problems independently, finding root cause
- Emphasis on sharing of knowledge through good communications, peer training and written documentation - Strong inter-personal skills
· Positive customer service and team attitude (helping others when required)
· Focused on quality - Organized - Committed to continual improvement

Technical Proficiencies

· Microsoft desktop technologies
· Discipline to adhere to formal system lifecycle methodology
· Strong Background in the following areas:
- Windows 2003 - - W2K/XP/Vista
- VBScript
- Image builds experience using Ghost/VMWare or similar technologies
- Knowledge of SQL a plus
- Wise Package Studio - WMI - Marimba
- Advanced Networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing, Firewalls, Network Security)

Other useful proficiencies:

· MCSE, PMP, EE (for in-depth analysis and proactive vs. reactive approach)

Keys to this position:

1. This is a mid level Desktop Engineer that has a good understanding of Microsoft Technologies.
2. Technical Requirements: Windows 2003/W2K/XP/Vista, Image Builds experience using Ghost/VMWare or similar technologies. Marimba is a nice to have. All of the other remaining technologies in the Technical Proficiencies section are also a plus.
3. This is an engineering role (not Desktop Support). We are looking for an individual that can be responsible for Research and Design of Microsoft technologies. This candidate will work with the deployment and support teams.

Compensation

Very Competitive Base Salary + Profit Sharing + Bonus - Comprehensive Benefits Package

No Sponsorship Available - US Based Applicants Only - No Relocation

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - garywright@prodigy.net
WEB Site - www.wrightassociates.org

Role: Software Quality Engineer - SW Product Firm

Salary: Up to $75K+ DOE

Company

Leading global provider of software products and services focused on building & delivering solutions that manage and optimize financial processes within companies - from AP through GL including integration to all major ERP packages.
Firm offer’s a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment that fosters employee growth and success. Members of their team are dedicated to providing high quality, cutting edge software solutions to some of the world’s leading companies. They recognize that exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. They offer their employees a rich benefit package, competitive compensation, stock options and a vibrant company culture.

Position Responsibilities - Summary:

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates
Phone - (508) 761-6354
Email - ReplyWrightAssociates@Verizon.Net
WEB Site - www.wrightassociates.org