Harvey Nash Jobs Listing - Washington

Sr. Java Engineer

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Seattle WA
Senior Java Engineer

Responsibilities:

� Design, refactor, implement, test, and support software for a JEE, REST, HTML5, JPA/Hibernate environment.
� Create data visualizations.
� Design algorithms to analyze large volumes of sequence data.
� Responsible for all aspects of the software development life cycle, from collecting software requirements to supporting a solution in production.
� Apply Agile software development skills to create software that works in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
� Write maintainable, scalable, extensible software using open source tools.
� Participate in design and code reviews.

Required Experience:

� 4 - 7 years experience developing Java, JEE, JPA/Hibernate, HTML applications.
� Designing and implementing computational algorithms.
� Experience with large data sets.
� Solid objected oriented analysis and design skills. Understands standard design patterns and best practices. Understands n-tier concepts.
� Solid testing, debugging, and profiling skills.
� Experience with gathering abstract and changing requirements from users and ultimately delivering high quality software into production.
� Able to work independently, but also happy to work with and support fellow team members.
� Interested in science. Desire to learn about the immune system and applications of genomics in medicine.

Required Skills:

� Languages: Java, HTML, Javascript, XML.
� Operating System: Linux.
� Technologies: JEE, EJB 3.1, JPA/Hibernate, JAX-RS REST, JSON, jQuery, JUnit, JBoss, Tomcat.
� Development: Agile Development, OO A/D, N-Tier Concepts, performance and scalability.

Pluses:

� HTML5, CSS3, Play! Framework.
� PostgreSQL, MongoDB, HBase.
� Java concurrency design and best practices.

Data Analyst

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Data Analyst

We are the largest and fastest-growing research and professional network focused on the management practices of high-performing organizations, is currently seeking a Data Analyst for our product development team. Our corporate culture is dynamic and innovative and we recently had the distinction of being named to the 2011 Inc. 500/1000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., in recognition of what Inc. magazine refers to as �the gold standard of entrepreneurial success.�

Overview of Responsibilities & Qualifications

This position is based in Pioneer Square, Seattle. The position will report to the CTO but will be expected to work closely with members of other functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have five or more years experience as a Data Analyst with a working knowledge of the following technologies:

RDBMS platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server
Web-based scripting language such as Ruby or Python
Familiarity with statistical analysis concepts including regression analysis, factor analysis and significance testing as well as demonstrated knowledge using tools that help perform this analysis
Experience with data storage solutions and concepts including data warehouses, MongoDB, and HBase
Graphical / visualization technologies that allow plotting of simple and complex representations of data
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities working with large sets of data and performing analysis and interrogation on this data with little supervision.

Of special interest are candidates that have experience working with web-collected and survey data.

Sr. Software Developer - Big Data

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

POSITION SUMMARY

If you are you passionate about building consumer-centric products leveraging cutting-edge science and technology, and you enjoy building web-based services that require scaling a nascent technology to high volume and high reliability, our client is the place for you!

Have you worked as a key player and thought-leader in agile engineering teams spread across continents? We are looking to add a seasoned, highly-motivated Software Engineer to our core platform architecture and engineering team, working on a novel learning real-time relevance engine.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

� Develop scalable systems that robustly implement machine learning algorithms to process large volumes of unstructured data in real time

� Apply a deep keenness to understand the science behind the technology to further the successful application of the science

� Provide thought leadership to the company for software design, algorithm design, and implementation of critical systems

� Participate in and help improve key processes including software requirements, software design, code review, and testing

� Stay abreast of technology trends, inform the organization on the emerging software and hardware technologies, and lead discussions about incorporating new technology that could impact Atigeo�s roadmap

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

� 5+ years as a software engineer, including major contributions to complex projects, preferably in both established and early-stage technology companies

� Strong computer science fundamentals

� Strong commitment to software development best practices and code quality

� Very strong coding skills in an object-oriented language such as Java or C#

� Experience with Apache stack (e.g. Hadoop, Cassandra, Lucene) a big plus

� NoSQL (Cassandra, HBase, MongoDB, etc.) experience a plus

� Lucene and/or Mahout experience a plus

� Strong design and data modeling skills

� Familiarity with NLP, text mining and machine learning algorithms � highly preferred

� Proven ability to work in a startup-like environment with little supervision

� Initiative and creativity

� Demonstrated history of passion for tracking emerging technology trends

Ruby Developer

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Ruby Developer - Urgent need - 3 month contract with potential extenstion

Must have:

Prior Ruby on Rails development experience with Rails 3

Must be able to build out a ruby on rails development environment with minimal assistance.

Experience building templates in ERB

Solid front end development experience HTML/CSS/Javascript/Jquery

Be able to ramp up and learn a code base very quickly.

Nice to have:

Experience using git

Experience with relational database particularly Mysql

Experience with Solr

Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop scalable systems that robustly implement machine learning algorithms to process large volumes of unstructured data in real time

Apply a deep keenness to understand the science behind the technology to further the successful application of the science
Provide thought leadership to the company for software design, algorithm design, and implementation of critical systems

Participate in and help improve key processes including software requirements, software design, code review, and testing

Stay abreast of technology trends, inform the organization on the emerging software and hardware technologies, and lead discussions about incorporating new technology that could impact Atigeo�s roadmap

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

5+ years as a software engineer, including major contributions to complex projects, preferably in both established and early-stage technology companies

Strong computer science fundamentals

Strong commitment to software development best practices and code quality
Very strong coding skills in an object-oriented language such as Java or C#

Proven experience building machine learning and NLP based applications

Experience refining relevance / classification / clustering solutions through experimentation
Experience building context-aware search / relevance applications is a big plus
Experience with Apache stack (e.g. Hadoop, Cassandra, Lucene) a big plus

Experience with High-Performance Computing and/or Big Data architecturess a plus

Strong design and data modeling skills
Proven ability to work in a startup-like environment with little supervision

Initiative and creativity

Demonstrated history of passion for tracking emerging technology trends

Sr. Software Engineer (Windows/System Level)

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Company overview:
We make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone. Machine data is the fastest growing and most pervasive part of �big data��generated by every component of IT infrastructures, applications, mobile phone location data, website clickstreams, social data, RFID and much more.

Our client is focused specifically on the challenges and opportunity of effectively managing massive amounts of machine data, and providing a next-generation platform for powerful new applications. Since shipping its software in 2006, Our client has nearly 3,000 customers in over 70 countries around the world. These organizations are using our client to harness the power of their machine data for application management, IT operations and infrastructure management, cyber security, compliance, web intelligence, business analytics and more. Innovation is in our DNA � from technology to the way we do business.

We are looking for a Senior Windows Software Engineer. Our IT search engine currently runs in 7 major platforms, with the Microsoft Windows Platforms taking over 60% of the download numbers. The engineer will be responsible for designing, development and maintenance of the IT Search Engine in Windows. He or she should have the ability and willingness to proactively interact with the team. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as tasks may vary greatly from project to project.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain existing user-level (and some kernel-level) library and daemon code
Work with the test team and support team to understand, troubleshoot, and solve software defects and performance issues in said code and in the software it interacts with
Support developing Windows solutions of core features, porting new or existing code to Windows.
Participate in design and architecture review of features, making sure new features that are being built by other teams fulfill Windows engineering requirements

Requirements:

5+ years in Windows development, with 2+ years in System Level programming
Strong C/C++ programming expertise
Windows Networking and Security Concepts
Knowledge of and experience with object-oriented design. Scripting languages (Python, Power-Shell)
Test Centric development methodology
Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and go deep into new areas
Visual Studio dev environment

Bonuses:

Experience with Kernel level programming (Drivers)
Development with Windows Event Log, Windows Active Directory, WMI, Performance Counters APIs

Sr. Data Architect

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Our Client is looking for a Senior Data Architect to help design and create the future of data analysis software. Our comprehensive software platform is used to visually and interactively analyze data to find trends, outliers, and anomalies.

Our customers are found in many different types of business; pharmaceutical research, energy exploration, electronics manufacturing, finance, and government. Client's product is used for analyzing anything from drug research data to sales figures.

Do you want to work for a company where we take pride in creating products used by thousands of people every day?
Do you want to be part of a team that solves challenging problems every day?
Do you dream about database query optimization?

The engineering team in Seattle includes software architects, developers, quality control engineers, user experience designers, and project managers. The group is responsible for developing world leading products working with the latest technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of the data adapter development team, you will be working on the design and implementation of modules to connect the product's analytics environment to a number of data providers such as; relational databases, data warehouses, and NoSQL storage. Working as part of a multi-national team you should have a thorough understanding of data access technologies, metadata discovery, performance tuning, and implementing security-related functionality.

Specialized knowledge and Skills:

Understand the balance of feature development, business case, time-to-market, and make trade-offs where appropriate.
Deep understanding of Teradata-specific skills, including SQL, database design, benchmarking and performance, TD utilities, and in-database technologies including UDF�s and stored procedures.
Experience with Exadata and SSAS
Expert knowledge of C#/.NET.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate design/architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience in commercial software development, including all stages of the software development lifecycle. Experience with Agile methodologies a plus.
Strong time management and organization skills. Self-directed.

Qualifications:

Master�s or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent. (PhD strongly preferred)
10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
5 years� experience minimum in an architectural role with demonstrated ability leading the delivery of major software releases.

Software Development Manager

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 PST

Summary
Responsible for leading, supporting, coaching, and developing the personnel working on the systems management and integration workstreams within the Architecture team. This position will also manage a large vendor relationship for our systems management product to support delivery of the communication system to member railroads. Facilitates communications between team members, drives work forward, and eliminates barriers to getting the work done.

Major Duties:

Responsible for leading, supporting, coaching, and developing Architecture personnel (4+ personnel) working on the systems management and integration work streams within a large and complex organization.
Responsible for personnel management, including employment and performance management.
Responsible for successfully managing a budget of approximately $6 million per year.
Responsible for direction and oversight for vendor development activities (50+ vendor personnel).
Work cross-functionally with business partners, architecture team members, vendors and other teams to ensure successful execution of the program.
Work collaboratively with Program and Project Managers to plan, drive, and monitor projects.
Manage team development and/or reviews of work stream deliverables.
Identify opportunities to develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
Responsible for monitoring status, managing issues, and escalating when appropriate.
Facilitate consensus building and manages issues and risks among railroad stakeholder groups.
Manage resources and resource conflicts as necessary to ensure work stream success.

Supervisory Requirements

Operates under minimal supervision, working to resolve complex problems and implement requirements related to existing and new company products. The supervision will be from the Department Director.

Authority and Responsibility

Has authority to make decisions within the scope of the tasks assigned as long as they conform to the guidelines of the Department Director. Proposed alternatives to existing methods and practices are welcomed and will be considered, but are subject to management approval.

Requirements for this Job (Knowledge, Skill, Education and Experience)
Essential:

Bachelor�s degree or equivalent.
3-5 years experience in managing a team of highly skilled software resources and vendors with a minimum of 4+ direct reports and 30+ indirect reports.
5-7 years experience coming up through the ranks in complex software development projects.
Adept at understanding technical issues in order to asses project risk and facilitate their resolution.
Demonstrated experience managing a multi-million dollar budget.
Experience defining and managing an area of responsibility with the ability to step in and take initiative.
Must demonstrate confidence in ability to manage highly skilled direct reports who may have a greater level of knowledge and higher compensation than this position.
Must have experience in management of complex technical projects (custom software development).
Able to effectively motivate team members to set and achieve the corporate and individual goals.
Capable of adept navigation of a complex stakeholder environment including management of stakeholder expectations.
Possesses strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to balance multiple priorities.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills producing clear and unambiguous communications.
Ability to self-manage and exhibit grace under pressure.
Familiarity with multiple project development methodologies.
Ability to effectively communicate goals, schedule, status, issues and risks to multiple levels both internal and external to the organization.

Desirable:

Program management experience involving wireless systems or technology or within the telecommunications industry.
Familiarity with TDD and Agile methodologies.
Experience managing offshore vendors.

UX Designer

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST

The ideal Mobile User Experience Designer is resourceful, innovative and has designed great interactive experiences. This individual must have strong conceptual problem-solving skills, and understanding of an established brand.

Responsibilities:

* Create mobile concepts and interactive solutions for a variety of ecommerce scenarios
* Own significant UX/UI design responsibilities for mobile applications and sections of the site under the direction of the UX Design Manager
* Direct UX-based projects to refine, develop and enforce interface design, branding and UX best practices
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to create professional and engaging user experiences for mobile and website interface and online communications
* Support Marketing by developing detailed site maps, user flows, wireframes, mockups and other product deliverables to effectively communicate UX designs and product requirements to create world-class interactive experiences
* Assist in enhancing department vision and strategies by designing interactive experiences to support Company goals
* Maintain expert-level knowledge of competitive and complementary products and experiences
* Maintain knowledge of user interface processes, tools and best practices to achieve higher quality, lower costs and shorter time to market
* Plan, facilitate and/or execute projects, including owning entire larger impact projects, as assigned
* Research and resolve issues using appropriate resources
* Collaborate with peers and leaders to maintain site continuity and effective user experience to align with priorities and creative direction

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design
* 5+ years experience in web and mobile user interface design
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite applications
* Strong understanding of graphic design and mobile application development and interfaces (iPhone, BlackBerry and Android platforms)
* Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with a high degree of collaboration and influence
* Experience with successful design of user interfaces
* Experience with usability testing and the implications for user interaction
* Experience with consumer-oriented companies, the personal finance industry or related industries a plus
* Ability to provide a solid design portfolio