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BizTalk/Data Integration Specialist

Overview:

The BizTalk/Data Integration Specialist is a position requiring demonstrated experience using BizTalk 2006/2009.   This position will develop and assist in managing and maintaining a highly available BizTalk infrastructure, as well as Extract, Transformation and Loading (ETL) procedures for implementing data integration, data migration and data orchestration tasks.  In addition to new development, responsibilities will also include support of operations and maintenance, as well as 24×7 production supports on a rotational basis.

Collaboration skills with technical team members and customers is important to assist in developing user requirements from both internal and external clients into functional capability that will represent to external parties and provide assurance of management of resources.

Skill Requirements:

· Microsoft BizTalk 2006/2009

· C#.Net Development including Windows Communication Foundation

· Experience developing/deploying Web Services

· Data analysis, source system analysis and data mapping

· Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008

· Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services

· Windows Server 2003/2008

Sufficient to create the following:

• Develop mappings, workflows and orchestrations using BizTalk to automate data/application integration.
• Windows Services for Data Integration projects and cross database support.
• Effectively map source to target data to meet business/system requirements.
• SQL stored procedures and advanced SQL queries.
• Develop functional and technical requirements documents for diverse audience (technical and non-technical), including migration, implementation and test plans.

Desired Skills:

· Data Warehousing design techniques

· SOA Design and Implementation

· Task automation and monitoring

· Presentation and Communication skills

· Software development coordination with clients and management

· Oracle and Sybase relational database systems

· Database Analysis

Sufficient to:

· Data Integration procedures, batch processes, scheduling; troubleshooting problems and making suggestions for performance tuning and system integrity.

· Data models and database design techniques, including relational and dimensional modeling.

· Develop working documents for interfaces with non-Standard systems.

· Debug, analyze and troubleshoot data quality issues.

SharePoint Administration Support

Overview:

The Level II SharePoint Administration Support is a position requiring from 5+ years of demonstrated experience in an enterprise web environment supporting Windows SharePoint Services.  In addition, the Level II SharePoint Administration Support is expected to have heavy administration experience with MS Project Server 2007 implementation and SharePoint 2007/MOSS.

Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of:

• Configuration and management of Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)
• Configuration and management of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
• Working knowledge of Windows Server Administration
• Working knowledge of IIS
• Enterprise search configuration and administration
• Configuration and management of MS Project Server 2007 implementation
• Configuration and management of SQL Server as it relates to MOSS 2007
• Working knowledge of LDAP/Active Directory as it relates to MOSS 2007
• Communication skills including training and technical documentation
• Ability to coordinate multiple customers, priorities and projects

Sufficient to:

• Configure and administer multiple medium sized SharePoint farms including MOSS 2007, MS Project Server 2007, and SharePoint Portal 2003.
• Act as a point-of-contact to troubleshoot application and server issues
• Recommend and apply configuration settings to meet business needs and security requirements
• Communicate with a wide variety of technical and business experts in both individual and group settings
• Administer general system monitoring and verification
• Collaborate with a server team on implementation of patches, hot fixes, service packs, etc.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of and skill in applying

• Microsoft Office suite of products including MS Project 2007
• Experience configuring and supporting SharePoint web applications, permissions, site collections, workflow, lists, views, and web parts

Sufficient to:

• Create Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, Power Point presentations and Visio flowcharts.
• Support existing business systems and their users.

We are currently looking for a senior level PHP developer with solid CRM and JQuery experience. Our client develops online applications and is looking for a Development Manager to oversee the eCommerce portions of the website.

This is a full time direct hire position (not a contract). The job is located in downtown Portland (no telecommuting) and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Full job description is listed below. If you are interested please contact me directly and we will review your qualifications.

Thank you

Dan Garriott

503-232-8418

Title: Web Developer

Reports to: Development Manager, eCommerce Systems

Location: Portland, OR

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating computer software to facilitate business operations. Maintains and expands capabilities of the corporate CRM and eCommerce applications. Provides functional and technical leadership to junior team members. Coordinates small to medium sized teams on projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop web enabled software using current programming tools in either a team or individual environment
• Develop database queries and stored procedures.
• Analyze problems and provides coherent solutions to both users and management
• and meets programming schedules and deadlines both for self and project team Convert system requirements into logical program designs, code modules and stable application systems
• Develop technical design documents for software solutions independently
• Guide junior team members on technical and functional issues
• Perform unit, integration and system level tests and develops any necessary supporting documentation
• Provide support to requirements analysts and users in the development of functional system requirements
• Set milestones

Requirements for this position:

• 4-6 years experience in developing high volume transaction based websites that incorporate item management as well as cross selling
• Expert knowledge in PHP5, Javascript / AJAX / JQuery, SQL, XML, HTML and CSS
• Have thorough knowledge of design and integration / architecture patterns
• Have a thorough understanding of CRM system tables, table relationships, and underlying data flows
• Have in-depth understanding of Agile development processes.
• Experience with Oracle WMS (Warehouse Management System), Microsoft Commerce Server and IBM WebSphere preferred
• Experience with MVC frameworks, such as Zend.
• Able to quickly learn new technical concepts and programming languages
• Can effectively and accurately articulate complex functional and technical concepts to end users, junior team members, and management
• Candidate is a strong team player and motivated self-starter that has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in current trends in technology and is able to provide innovative software solutions