Kamis - Job Openings

JAVA Developer (3-5 years experience)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:23:22 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : VA - Herndon
Date Created : 4/18/2013 12:23:22 PM
Salary Range : 80000.00 - 100000.00 per year (Permanent)
Job Type : Permanent

JAVA DEVELOPERJava, J2EE Architecture (JBoss, Apache, Tomcat), JavaScript, SQL, JSP, Web Application, Relational Database, SQL Server, Oracle, Testing/Quality Control, Strong Analytical Skills, Strong Communication Skills, ability to obtain Security ClearanceIn this position, you will function as an Application Engineer/Java Programmer. This position offers a collaborative, engaging and challenging work environment, and extensive opportunities for professional growth. The work location is Herndon, VA.Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is the analysis of functional requirements, and development of applications utilizing proprietary platforms and technologies Work closely with the Project Manager and/or Business Analyst to interpret business requirements Effectively develop the application according to requirements, and deliver high quality resultsRequirements/Skills: Solid understanding of Java, JavaScript and SQL Maintain a functional understanding of database architecture and be able to write reports using the iReport toolkit Write custom JSP pages Provide technical oversight when deploying applications to customer-facing environments Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly, answer technical questions from customers, and be able provide efficient technical solutions to problems Writing technical documenting as directed by client standards and methodology Experience programming in SQL, Java, JavaScript Web Application and Relational Database(SQL Server, Oracle) experience Understanding of J2EE Architecture (JBoss, Apache, Tomcat, etc.) and deployment procedures Analytical Skills (ability to digest requirements and produce design) Ability for Testing/Quality Control Excellent verbal and written communication skills Prior experience with workflow solutions preferred Able to obtain a U.S. Government Clearance

IV&V Analyst

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:28:16 GMT

Category : Business Development
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 4/18/2013 10:28:16 AM
Salary Range : 100000.00 - 100000.00 per year (Contract-to-Hire)
Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Kamis is looking for two qualified individuals for a full time opportunity in downtown DC. We are looking for candidates who can commit to one year on this assignment.

Qualifications:

Ability to translate requirements into clear, concise product design specifications.
Demonstration of extensive experience in writing and editing technical documents that are of a software development nature.
Has a recent background of serving as a Application Systems Analyst/Programmer for a minimum of five (5) years, and on at least three (3) separate projects that included at least 10 or more project team members.
Must have significant technical development experience.
Must be familiar and experienced with providing IV&V support for application development testing, code review, and technical document design reviews: Detailed Design Document, Target Architecture, Legacy Data Plans, Data Models (conceptual, logical, physical)
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Capable of preparing professional COTR communications and assessments for delivery to contractors.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully, within a PMO environment.
B.S. degree in computer science.

Sr. Project Manager

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:17:22 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : MD - Gaithersburg
Date Created : 4/18/2013 10:17:22 AM
Salary Range : 125000.00 - 125000.00 per year (Contract-to-Hire)
Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Kamis is looking for a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager that will guide the Agile development practices of enterprise business applications and support the overall operations of existing and delivered systems. The candidate must demonstrate Project Management skills that foster team growth while managing to execute, monitor, and control project expectations. This position is to provide leadership for a portfolio of projects, responsible for all phases of the life cycle, including acquisition, requirements, design, development, testing and deployment.
The Sr. Project Manager responsibilities include program development, budgeting, planning and design, scheduling, conflict resolution, contract adherence, risk management, and full life cycle project execution within budget and schedule. The Project Manager will assist management in the development and implementation of project management industry best practices within the organization. The Project Manager has the primary responsibility for client satisfaction, schedule and budget adherence, providing regular performance reports and analyses, and providing oversight to assure project success. Must be an excellent communicator, written and verbally.
Responsibilities include:
Interacting with multiple government points of contact for specific tasks and discussions regarding status, budget, schedule, risks, concerns, and quality assurance
Develop and present monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) reports
Ensure all work plans, WBS, schedule, project documentation and processes follow appropriate standards
Responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of the project.
Analyze contract requirements and develop project-specific deliverables to enable successful program implementation.
Oversight of program/project budgets, forecasts; ensure adherence to program/project governance precepts
Provide accurate reporting and timely resolution of discrepancies and deviations
Resolves challenges that impact on the program's ability to deliver on goals and objectives.
Leads and supports operations staff in resolving performance issues, annual security assessments, release management, Help Desk management.
Coordinates and supports CCB meetings
Engages stakeholders and other departments in decision making as appropriate.
Oversees change management, enhancement requests, cyber security issues, user stories, user acceptance training, and incremental deployments.
Balances technical, financial and business objectives in issue resolution
Establish project scope, requirements definition, and solutions architecture to create Statements of Work, cost estimations, integrated master schedules.
Analyze needs and develop customer satisfaction improvements to address customer needs for support, high quality and efficiency to provide quick turnaround and maintain performance.
Develop resource plans, which contain participation from multiple
Coach and mentor technical and project team members on effective project management practices and techniques.
Perform program completion assessment including customer feedback, lessons learned and financial/performance review.
Kamis is looking for a Senior Project Manager / Program Manager that will guide the Agile development practices of enterprise business applications and support the overall operations of existing and delivered systems. The candidate must demonstrate Project Management skills that foster team growth while managing to execute, monitor, and control project expectations. This position is to provide leadership for a portfolio of projects, responsible for all phases of the life cycle, including acquisition, requirements, design, development, testing and deployment.
The Sr. Project Manager responsibilities include program development, budgeting, planning and design, scheduling, conflict resolution, contract adherence, risk management, and full life cycle project execution within budget and schedule. The Project Manager will assist management in the development and implementation of project management industry best practices within the organization. The Project Manager has the primary responsibility for client satisfaction, schedule and budget adherence, providing regular performance reports and analyses, and providing oversight to assure project success. Must be an excellent communicator, written and verbally.
Responsibilities include:
Interacting with multiple government points of contact for specific tasks and discussions regarding status, budget, schedule, risks, concerns, and quality assurance
Develop and present monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) reports
Ensure all work plans, WBS, schedule, project documentation and processes follow appropriate standards
Responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of the project.
Analyze contract requirements and develop project-specific deliverables to enable successful program implementation.
Oversight of program/project budgets, forecasts; ensure adherence to program/project governance precepts
Provide accurate reporting and timely resolution of discrepancies and deviations
Resolves challenges that impact on the program's ability to deliver on goals and objectives.
Leads and supports operations staff in resolving performance issues, annual security assessments, release management, Help Desk management.
Coordinates and supports CCB meetings
Engages stakeholders and other departments in decision making as appropriate.
Oversees change management, enhancement requests, cyber security issues, user stories, user acceptance training, and incremental deployments.
Balances technical, financial and business objectives in issue resolution
Establish project scope, requirements definition, and solutions architecture to create Statements of Work, cost estimations, integrated master schedules.
Analyze needs and develop customer satisfaction improvements to address customer needs for support, high quality and efficiency to provide quick turnaround and maintain performance.
Develop resource plans, which contain participation from multiple
Coach and mentor technical and project team members on effective project management practices and techniques.
Perform program completion assessment including customer feedback, lessons learned and financial/performance review.Skills/Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
Strong analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Independent thinking and decision making skills
Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast paced, high volume, PMO charged environment
Demonstrated success in managing software development processes, show evidence of thought and leadership, and have experience working in a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated project risk assessment and tracking.
General knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) development, implementation, or project management of SOA projects.
Regular interaction with employees and the client.
Proven ability in using business process re-engineering, system engineering, earned value management and performance metrics to ensure compliance with project and budget schedules
Experience with process improvement practices including CMMI
Required Experience:
At least 10 (ten) years of technical experience providing internal/external consulting services to management and technical staff in managing IT investments and solving complex IT project management issues in accordance with federal laws, regulations and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with supporting the management, planning, implementation, and operations and maintenance of systems developed using agile development methodologies.
Experience implementing and/or using continuous risk assessment methodology and defining/performing Quality Assurance procedures during the full software development life cycle process.
System engineering and technical analysis support.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with IT Project Management processes including, but not limited to; industry standard Project Management principles and practices such as those defined by the PMI in the PMBOK Guide, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Capital Planning and Investment Control, SDLC Management, IT Security Management, and Risk Management.
Proven ability to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements for federal IT investment projects.
Experience with project management office frameworks and quality assurance surveillance plans
Strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into functional and operational requirements;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts;
Experience with requirements documentation and requirements management;
Knowledge of methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of Business Process Reengineering is preferred;
Successful candidates must be able to work on-site at a federal Agency and must be able to obtain a U.S Federal government public trust clearance.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills.
Experienced with MS Office, MS Project and other software tools used to manage projects
Experience leading projects under the Department of Health and Human Services preferred.
Cert./Reg./License:
PMP or equivalent project management credential, certification, education, or training preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
Strong analytical, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Independent thinking and decision making skills
Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast paced, high volume, PMO charged environment
Demonstrated success in managing software development processes, show evidence of thought and leadership, and have experience working in a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated project risk assessment and tracking.
General knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) development, implementation, or project management of SOA projects.
Regular interaction with employees and the client.
Proven ability in using business process re-engineering, system engineering, earned value management and performance metrics to ensure compliance with project and budget schedules
Experience with process improvement practices including CMMI
Required Experience:
At least 10 (ten) years of technical experience providing internal/external consulting services to management and technical staff in managing IT investments and solving complex IT project management issues in accordance with federal laws, regulations and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with supporting the management, planning, implementation, and operations and maintenance of systems developed using agile development methodologies.
Experience implementing and/or using continuous risk assessment methodology and defining/performing Quality Assurance procedures during the full software development life cycle process.
System engineering and technical analysis support.
In-depth knowledge of and experience with IT Project Management processes including, but not limited to; industry standard Project Management principles and practices such as those defined by the PMI in the PMBOK Guide, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Capital Planning and Investment Control, SDLC Management, IT Security Management, and Risk Management.
Proven ability to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements for federal IT investment projects.
Experience with project management office frameworks and quality assurance surveillance plans
Strong analytical and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into functional and operational requirements;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts;
Experience with requirements documentation and requirements management;
Knowledge of methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of Business Process Reengineering is preferred;
Successful candidates must be able to work on-site at a federal Agency and must be able to obtain a U.S Federal government public trust clearance.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills.
Experienced with MS Office, MS Project and other software tools used to manage projects
Experience leading projects under the Department of Health and Human Services preferred.
Cert./Reg./License:
PMP or equivalent project management credential, certification, education, or training preferred.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:59:19 GMT

Category : Engineering
Location/City : MA - Westfield
Date Created : 4/17/2013 6:59:19 AM
Salary Range : 0.00 - 0.00 per year (USD Permanent)
Job Type : Permanent

Perform engineering duties with capabilities to process parts, layout operations in correct sequences for manufacturing, create programs for CNC machines including cutting tool selection and/or creation as well as cutter path creation. Process complex parts, troubleshoot problems. Improve production operating efficiencies through tooling process or program modificationsDesired Skills & ExperienceResponsibilities and Duties Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematic, and computer generated reports Knowledge of Geometric Telebanking (ASME 14.5). Designs tooling for prototype and production processing. Design part finishing tooling, jigs, and fixtures. Coordinates drawing development and submit to be built and meet due dates. Conducts special initial controls and inspections during pre-production launch. Reviews product/process and tools. An understanding of creation in Production log, adding/deleting and revision changes in operations. Review closed job folder for completeness before dismantling, updating process travelers. Provides troubleshooting assistance. Coordinates process improvement activities. Provides technical assistance for training programs. Conducts work with team to identify root cause of defects and implement permanent corrective actions to address quality concerns operator job enhancements and process improvements. All other duties as required.Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum 5 years? experience in machining environment or previous experience as a machinist. (Manual or CNC). Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering Management experience with a history of increased responsibility a plus. Experience in programming. Strong tool design a plus. Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet targets. Proficient in Unigraphics, and Vericut software. Formal Training in Mastercam Microsoft Office Suite experience.Education: Engineering degree

Project Manager (Accounting Systems)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:59:23 GMT

Category : Accounting/Finance
Location/City : CT - Windsor
Date Created : 4/11/2013 6:59:23 AM
Salary Range : 45.00 - 55.00 per hour (* Select Type)
Job Type : * Select Type

Required Proficiencies, Background & Education:

BA/BS in (preferred Accounting) plus 2+ years? experience in ERP Accounting implementation, or equivalent combination of education and experience
A good working knowledge of Accounting principles, including AP, AR, and GL required.
Knowledge of Payroll, Time & Attendance, Cost Accounting, and GAAP is preferred.
Experience working at any level of Accounting, from staff and bookkeeping through Controller, as well as, experience with other accounting software packages is desired.
Familiarity with manufacturing environments a plus
?Hands-on? experience implementing or utilizing ERP Accounting systems required
- Infor experience preferred
Strong problem solving ability
Training and customer service skills
Familiarity with large database programs
Consulting experience in a technology field
5 years of Project Management

Job Responsibilities:

Analysis of clients' business requirements and objectives, and working with them to meet those objectives
Financial Systems Design (G/L,A/R,A/P)
Assess clients' needs for software training and implementation services
Application configuration, implementation and data conversion
Train users in application use and/or configuration
Assist clients in application testing and rollout
Recommend business process improvements
Analyze and specify application enhancements
Additional job duties as assigned

Data Architect Oracle DBA

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:42:08 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 4/10/2013 6:42:08 AM
Salary Range : 66.53 - 66.53 per hour (USD Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Kamis is seeking an ORACLE DBA Data Architect with focus on Communication Skills, White Board presentation to the client and team and client interface articulating technical development and progress in a non technical format. What will you do? (Responsibilities) Participate in client discussions to understand the problem faced by the customer and articulates the same to internal stakeholders, define and document the problem and get customer agreement, Brings in best practices in the Industry provide different options in order to assist in identify and define the problem Arrive at possible solution alternatives that factor in gap resolution, impact related functional/technical areas, acceptability of the solution to the user community, technical feasibility and efficiency. In order to assist in arriving at the final solution definition. Evaluate and review Design Frameworks and Methodologies and approves design in order to achieve functional and non-functional requirements and conformance to the architecture Create, consult and review Architectural decisions, architecture solution, performs re-engineering of architectures in order to create solution Blue print to meet project requirement What do we require? (Skills and qualification) Extensive experience as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) using Oracle 10g/11g. Capacity planning, data growth projection, data archive strategy and able to provide estimating on licenses. Design and develop logical and physical database designs from customer requirements. Preferably experienced and/or good understanding on implementation of replication, virtualization, and ETL tasks. Ability to handle high volume and high transaction databases in fine tuning for optimal performance. Demonstrated experience using scripting to automate and schedule the various routine maintenance tasks Experience in installing/upgrading Oracle 10g/11g and CPU patching process.

ORACLE EBS Architect Designer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:28:43 GMT

Category : IT/Software Development
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 4/10/2013 6:28:43 AM
Salary Range : 65.61 - 65.61 per hour (USD * Select Type)
Job Type : * Select Type

Kamis Professional Staffing is partnered with an awarded contract with Local Government's Department of Human Services and the their Department of Health Care Finance to design, develop and deploy software functionality to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act and related human services programs and to provide implementation and support services and to maintain the live production system. The system will be a state- of-the-art health and human services solution, providing the Client's Health Benefit Exchange (HBX), a new integrated eligibility system for Medicaid, private health insurance and other programs with new case management capabilities that span programs and agencies. It will facilitate seamless access to health care and human service benefits to all District residents, regardless of income.Kamis is currently sourcing a candidate for a client of ours in Washington, DC. This is a one year contract for a Oracle EBS ArchitectDescription:ORACLE - Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) Architect Consultant 13-15 years.Complete Description:
Familiarity with the existing architect of Oracle Enterprise Suite and its internal and external vendors / systems(IBM's COTS solution)Develop and implement new tools and process platform for the inbound and outbound interfaces between the Client's Applications and its internal and external vendors. HL7 Certification and the implementation of Architecture to deliver enterprise solutions in Healthcare like HIPAA (4010 and 5010). A background in enterprise systems in the Healthcare and Health Insurance verticals a must.Develop and implement new ERP integration platform based on the utilization of the JBOSS SOA Suite secondary and and the main Oracle SOA Suite software.Conduct interface testing (system and regression).Participate in the sunset of the current legacy system.Deploy new platforms into production and coordinate cut-over activities.Maintain the Oracle SOA software suites.Conduct transfer knowledge to the personnel for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the platforms.Develop and maintain all required documentation including but not limited to integration architecture design and system details, logical and physical application diagrams for each and every inbound and outbound interface (real time and batch). These are most of the required skills and the experience level you will be required to haveWeb Services / MessagingRequired7 Years3 - ExpertOracle SOA SuiteRequired2 Years2 - ProfJBoss SOA 5.0Required2 Years 3 - Expert Java CAPSRequired2 Years2 - ProfUnix / Red Hat Lunix / ShellsRequired5 Years3 - ExpertFTP/SFTP/PGP/GVPN TunnelingRequired8 Years3 - ExpertPeopleSoft HCM Application Messaging / Integration BrokerRequired5 Years2 - ProfMS Office / Project / VisioRequired7 Years3 - ExpertJava /J2EE / Java ScriptRequired6 Years3 - ExpertBPELRequired1 Years2 - ProfMIS / Software Engineering / Computer ApplicationsRequired15 Years2 - Prof

IT Clerk/Operator Level 2

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:22:09 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 4/3/2013 9:22:09 AM
Salary Range : 17.00 - 17.00 per hour (Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Oversees the operation of computer hardware systems, ensuring usage as efficiently as possible. Anticipates problems and takes preventative action that may occur during operations. Operates computer hardware systems to process business, scientific, engineering, or other data, according to operating instructions. Records inventory and tracking of all hardware and software. Performs updates and patches on hardware equipment. Sets up meetings using video and audio telecommunicaiton equipment. Responsible for employee systems office moves. Repsonsible for stocking incoming hardware equipment. Responsible for copier machines and the refils of toner, waste containers, filters and contacting the vendor for break fix problems.

Solves routine IT problems, configures user software, sets up computers, creates and deletes accounts, configures back-up and restore options. Knowledge of Active Directory for user accounts.

Photo Enforcement Processor

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:26:45 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 3/27/2013 8:26:45 AM
Salary Range : 17.00 - 17.00 per hour (Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Using provided business rules, uses a computer system to process captured data and images into mailable citations. Compares documents, data and images to ensure the highest level quality output. Manages self to established production requirements.

Business Analyst (CRM)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:29:11 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : MD - Rockville
Date Created : 3/21/2013 4:29:11 PM
Salary Range : 75000.00 - 85000.00 per year (Permanent)
Job Type : Permanent

Currently we are looking for a Business Analyst to implement and support our client's future Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Initially, the Analyst will work on a team to implement a CRM system and integration points. After implementation, the candidate will be responsible for ongoing source data management, data hygiene, database load, marketing campaign system execution, and quality control supporting our database solutions. The successful candidate will have experience in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems, integration points and user needs. Additionally, the Systems Analyst will be responsible for documenting requirements, defining scope and objectives, and implementing systems to parallel overall CRM business strategies. As this position requires interfacing and collaborating with both internal and external business partners, the ideal candidate will have superb problem solving skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and extremely driven systems analyst to put their skills to work while gaining a breadth of experience in a fast-paced, growing retail environment.

Essential Functions:
Implementation of CRM System and integration points
Execute complex analysis from inception to completion
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements
Collaborate with subject matter experts to establish system and business process vision
Analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs
Perform research and provides input to the technical solution
Define system requirements, data needs, and report requirements that will support the identified business needs
Prepare accurate and detailed requirement specifications
Execute testing plans, including user acceptance testing
Execute training related to new functionality and system capabilities
Work with support team for end user support of new functionality and system capabilities
Generate technical and user documentation
Execute complex SQL queries to collect and analyze data used in CRM analysis
Ownership of CRM database
Ensure that all scheduled and ad hoc data files are received and fit for purpose
Build and execute CDI and other extract and transformation processes to prepare the data for load, analysis, research, or other purposes
Execute the database load routines
Perform self-audit for each step of processes and audits other team members? steps and deliverable
Automate the creation of auditing materials using tools such as Tidal, BusinessObjects, SAS, Brio, Informatica, or other query and reporting tools
Trouble shoot automated data feeds to identify points of failure in an integrated CRM data system
Trouble shoot services and other application components involved in the creation and transmittal of CRM data feeds
Requirements:
Bachelor?s Degree in Marketing, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of Analyst experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience with 3rd party vendors
Practical experience in software implementations and existing system enhancements including business analysis; requirements, use case, and specification documentation; report development; testing; and training
ETL tool experience a plus; Informatica experience preferred
Experience with business or consumer data for the purposes of analysis, reporting, and/or marketing a plus
Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, Access, SharePoint, and SQL Server
Relational database knowledge
Knowledge of CRM systems preferred
Retail Experience preferred
Experience in a large, enterprise environment preferred
Exposure to building collaborative relationships across functional areas
Experience in project planning, timeline management, issue tracking, and implementation execution
Leadership and technical mentoring skills a plus
Innovative, creative, and extremely responsive with a strong sense of urgency
Very strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to grasp concepts quickly and reduce them to practice with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Willing to take ownership of all assigned tasks and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills; ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical resources and across all levels of management
Must be self-managed, work independently, be highly motivated and have a strong drive for results
Available as needed for on-call support for production system
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Business Analyst

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:20:54 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : VA - McLean
Date Created : 3/21/2013 4:20:54 PM
Salary Range : 75000.00 - 85000.00 per year (Contract-to-Hire)
Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Kamis has a contract-to-hire opportunity with a current client in Tysons Corner. This is an immediate need. Candidate will work alongside one other Business Analyst and two Testers.Responsibilities
Elicit and gather requirements from business users.
Translate business requirements into functional requirements
Assist in test case creation, documentation, tracking and management.
Assist in investigating and resolving user issues
Liaise between internal and external software development/implementation teams and business usersRequired Skills and Experience
5+ years? experience in software development/implementation as a business analyst or similar experience
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience
Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements
Experience creating and documenting test cases and acceptance criteria
Experience creating software user manuals, guides and training material
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent interpersonal skills
Solid time-management, organization and multi-tasking skills
Must be able to communicate technical information to non-technical users and vice versa.

Business Rules Management Engineer/Appian

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:39:07 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : MD - Gaithersburg
Date Created : 3/15/2013 8:39:07 AM
Salary Range : 0.00 - 0.00 per year (Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Ideal candidate will possess 50% Java expertise, and 50% BRMS (25% DROOLS, 25% Appian).

BPM Consultant / Developer • Development and Configuration expertise in major BPMS Platform (Appian, IBM Lombardi, Pega ?), preferably Appian. This person should have deep experience in transforming requirements from Business Process Analysts & Solution Architects in order to configure / develop / script within a major BPMS platform to address the requirements. This person should also have sufficient experience with web development standards and SQL to support utilization of web services for integrations with applications and databases.

The Rule-Based Systems Developer performs computer software design and programming tasks principally oriented towards the creation of rule-based (or "knowledge-based") expert systems. The Rule-Based Systems Developer also performs requirements specification and knowledge-engineering tasks in order to determine and document the functional requirements of rule-based systems. Programming languages such as Java, C,; computing technologies such as HTML, XML, and SQL; and commercial off-the-shelf software products from vendors such as IBM, Oracle, and ILOG, are typically used by Rule-Based Systems Developers to develop rule-based applications and to integrate them with legacy databases and other existing IT systems.

Skills Required:

J2EE, Java, Rules Engineer
Strong problem solving skills with an aptitude for learning and implementing emerging technologies.
Good inter-personal, oral and written communication skills.
The ideal candidate would have majority of the following skills:
Experience with an Open Source Rules Engine such as Drools or Jess
Solid skills in Java, Oracle, JMS, Spring, Java, JDBC

- Strong systems analysis experience in the software development life-cycle that also have at least 2 years of web development experience including utilization of web services to integrate application platforms.

- 2 or more years of experience capturing and implementing requirements with Appian Business Process Management software.

- Requires experience with SQL Server, or Oracle relational databases, GUI, HTML, XML, JavaScript.

Security Architect

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:07:51 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 3/15/2013 7:07:51 AM
Salary Range : 78.00 - 78.00 per hour (Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Security architect will be responsible for Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) security architecture for the District's Health Benefit Exchange to insure secure integration with existing District Infrastructure; and responsible for the evaluation of security solutions with consideration for secure design, existing architecture integration and agency operational requirements.

The Security architect will have oversight responsibility for enterprise security governance and standards integration into the District's Health Benefit Exchange system and network as well as to ensure compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, MITA and financial regulations.

Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) SOA

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:18:57 GMT

Category : IT
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 3/7/2013 5:18:57 AM
Salary Range : 85.00 - 85.00 per hour (USD * Select Type)
Job Type : * Select Type

Kamis is currently sourcing a candidate for a 2 YEAR contract for a client of ours in Washington, DC.RESPONSIBILITIES:Description:PeopleSoft/ORACLE - Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) Developer 5 plus years Complete Description:
Familiarity with the existing development of PeopleSoft/Oracle Enterprise Suite and its internal and external vendors / systems(IBM's COTS solution) Develop and implement new tools and process platform for the inbound and outbound interfaces between the District Wide Enterprise Resource Applications and its internal and external vendors including but not limited to the RSTARS (C.2.1.2), health carriers vendor, District agencies, OPM, DCPS and its vendors, and others. HL7 Certification in strongly desired and a background in enterprise systems in the Healthcare and Health Insurance verticals a must. Develop new ERP integration platform based on the utilization of the JBOSS SOA Suite and Oracle SOA Suite software. Conduct interface testing (system and regression). Participate in the sunset of the current legacy system. Deploy new platforms into production and coordinate cut-over activities. Maintain the Oracle SOA software suites. Conduct transfer knowledge to the District personnel for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the platforms. Develop and maintain all required documentation including but not limited to integration architecture design and system details, logical and physical application diagrams for each and every inbound and outbound interface (real time and batch).Behavior Characteristics:Required / Desired SkillsSkillRequired / DesiredAmount of ExperienceExpertise RatingWeb Services / MessagingRequired4 Years3 - ExpertOracle SOA SuiteRequired2 Years2 - ProfJava CAPSRequired2 Years2 - ProfUnix / Red Hat Lunix / ShellsRequired2 Years3 - ExpertFTP/SFTP/PGP/GVPN TunnelingRequired3 Years3 - ExpertPeopleSoft HCM Application Messaging / Integration BrokerDesired2 Years2 - ProfMS Office / Project / VisioRequired7 Years3 - ExpertJava /J2EE / Java ScriptRequired3 Years3 - ExpertBPELRequired1 Years2 - ProfMIS / Software Engineering / Computer ApplicationsRequired8 Years2 - ProfCompliance ItemsThis section contains tasks that will need to be completed as part of the Candidate Submittal and/or Engagement process.Group NameItemEducationBatchelor's DegreeHL7 Exposure

JAVA/J2EE Developer

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:00:13 GMT

Category : IT/Software Development
Location/City : DC - Washington
Date Created : 3/6/2013 11:00:13 AM
Salary Range : 80.00 - 80.00 per hour (USD Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Kamis is currently sourcing up to 4 candidates for a 2 YEAR contract for a client of ours in Washington, DC.RESPONSIBILITIES: Mentoring the team in agile development projects. Understanding, complex end-to-end business solutions. Demonstrate deep technical/domain expertise in multiple areas. Work with the team to define, review and implement technology for the on-going releases. Participate in Requirement review meetings. Handle l interaction with customers regarding the project Good presentation skills and team skills. Excellent Communications skills (written and oral) and good interpersonal skills. Good client management skills. Proficiency in CMMI processes and active contributions in process improvements.SKILLSET: Worked on MVC using standard J2EE frameworks Experience on security implementation and performance tuning Delivering multiple, complex end-to-end business solutions Experience on web services and SOA implementation Good understanding of Social Enterprise Management (SEM) and Curam Business Application Suite
Good written and Verbal Communication skills Working experience of CMMi quality processes Good hands on experience of Curam Enterprise Modules, Rules and Workflows Experience as a Curam Developer with experience in the full life cycle of requirements through functional design and testing Experience in development with both the Curam Enterprise Framework and Curam Solution ModulesREQUIREMENTS: Minimum 5 years of experience Bachelor's Degree

Business Analyst

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:54:44 GMT

Category : IT/Software Development
Location/City : WI - Verona
Date Created : 3/1/2013 8:54:44 AM
Salary Range : 60.00 - 65.00 per hour (USD Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Location is Madison, WI. Our client is seeking a contract with a Business Analyst for 6+months who has the following skills;Position Title: IT Business AnalystKey Technical Skills / Competencies: Work with cross functional project teams to drive out and capture business requirements and translate into use cases, business rules, functional specifications, and system specifications. Experience with IT ECommerce / Web projects required. Experience with Agile project methods a plus. Experience with Qualify a plus. Experience with apparel/retail industry a plus.Position Description: Standard BA job description below.As a Business Analyst, you would be responsible for identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. The Business Analyst works with project team members to elicit, analyze, represent and validate requirements for changes to information systems and business processes. The requirements will be defined and documented to an appropriate level for use by technical designers and systems testers. This position is engaged throughout the project lifecycle. You are also expected to understand the business and be a resource for answering questions or performing analysis outside of specific project assignments.The scope of this position is broad and serves as a key link between Information Systems and multiple business units. You will need to be able to question business and technical people in an encouraging manner so as to affect and foster a positive working relationship. The Business Analyst needs to have knowledge of the business as well as a process, application, and technology capabilities. You will also be responsible for additional responsibilities to include:Define and document requirements as necessary according to the needs of the project;Work in partnership with the Project Manager to manage project scope;Lead requirements sessions and challenge requirements that do not align with identified project goals;Participate in the prioritization and negotiation of requirements to ensure the successful implementation of the solution to the identified schedule;Work with the Project Manager to develop a detailed schedule that may include prototyping and other RAD SDLC approaches;Use functional knowledge of the industry to support delivery of solutions that meet business needs;Document and redesign business processes;Collaborate to continuously improve requirements processes;Assist with vendor relationship management; review vendor terms, conditions, and pricing as needed;May be required to write test cases and participate in the testing process according to the needs of the project.Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:At least five years experience gathering requirements and defining business solutions with cross functional teams.Knowledge of industry standard Business Analysis Practices.Proven ability to effectively collaborate with Project Managers on large projects from inception through to implementationExperience with executive communications and interactionsExcellent listening, verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups/teams to include planning, presentations and moderation.Effectively able to solicit information from appropriate sources.Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems and adapt to different work environments.Demonstrated effective planning and organizational skills through previous work assignments.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Ability to estimate project tasks related to requirements gathering.Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio a plus

Junior Level JAVA

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:52:40 GMT

Category : IT/Software Development
Location/City : WI - Verona
Date Created : 3/1/2013 8:52:40 AM
Salary Range : 60000.00 - 65000.00 per year (USD Contract-to-Hire)
Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Our client is looking for Junior Level Java Developer in Madison WI.Specific Responsibilities: Candidate will be enhancing existing and developing new Java/J2EE web and web service applications that run on JBOSS application servers. Support of existing JBOSS applications may also be needed. Participate in 24/7 On Call rotation.Required Qualifications - Technical: Java 5/JEE 5Desired Qualifications - Technical: Familiarity with core java libraries including Apache Commons and Google Guava Spring 2.5+ Proficiency in all phases of testing Solid experience with full-lifecycle application development Issue tracking Dependency management Version control Quality metrics Code Documentation skills. Firm grasp of multi-threading techniques SQL Subversion Maven Working knowledge of basic Linux/UNIX commandsQualifications Non-Technical: Ability to learn and adapt to a fast paced changing, and challenging environment Good project and time management skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to take direction and to help other team members be successfulCandidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure when necessary, especially when recovering from system failure or strict timelines. As well as being a self-motivated, self-directed Team Player; able to work in a fast paced Software development environment.

Network Consultant (PERL)

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:51:55 GMT

Category : IT/Networking/Hardware
Location/City : WI - Verona
Date Created : 3/1/2013 8:51:55 AM
Salary Range : 55.00 - 55.00 per hour (USD Contract)
Job Type : Contract

Our client is seeking resouces for a Network Consultant on a 6+ month consulting contract.This is a requisition for a strong and experienced Network Consultant that can work independently, and be accountable and productive. This individual will start immediately and be enhancing existing processes that activate network devices.Specific Responsibilities: Enhance existing network provisioning tools and related integrations.Required Qualifications - Technical: Perl Experience in SQL (Oracle SQL, PL/SQL) Experience with Voice and Data Networking provisioning XML Working knowledge of basic Linux/UNIX commandsDesired Qualifications - Technical: Perl, CGI, DBI, Web Services NetExpert rules and dialogs Subversion Experience provisioning data services Experience provisioning voice servicesQualifications Non-Technical: Ability to learn and adapt to a fast paced changing, and challenging environment. Good project and time management skills. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure when necessary, especially when recovering from system failure or strict timelines. As well as being a very self-motivated, self-directed Team Player.

Business Analyst

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:50:06 GMT

Category : IT/Software Development
Location/City : CT - Meriden
Date Created : 1/22/2013 7:50:06 AM
Salary Range : 0.00 - 0.00 per year (USD Contract-to-Hire)
Job Type : Contract-to-Hire

Position DescriptionOur client is looking for a team oriented Business Analyst to join a new software venture with the excitement of a startup and the backing of an established company. The Business Analyst role is a highly customer focused position that will be committed to partnering with customers to assess and document their current business practices .Our business believes in a team based model. You will work with the Senior Business Analyst to evaluate existing business practices for future improvement and the application of technology in the long-term; collaborating with multiple stakeholders to fully understand the customer's business processes. Our emphasis is on creation, creativity and innovation. There will also be an urgent need for speed in the short term, and achievement of key metrics and milestones in the long term.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Business Analyst will be responsible for mapping current processes to fully understand the client's needs; partnering with other client leaders to develop innovative future solutions while also respecting the traditions and mission of the industry. This position reports directly to the Product Manager. Learns the client's current organization, direction, mission, structure and requirements Analyzes the client's organization and technical needs Document processes currently important to business operations Translates process into business requirements and technical specifications Identifies process improvements to help define an ideal "future state"Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to capture the current state of our customers businesses.The Business Analyst will have a customer centric mindset. He or she will show exemplary communication skills and exceptional business acumen to understand our customer's needs. A superb attention to detail and the ability to document large amounts of informationto ensure our ideal candidate's success in this role. The candidate will be able to organize information into a logical framework for all business stakeholders' use. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious with an immense capacity to learn about our customers. He or she will be comfortable in a fast paced environment while being sensitive to the social mission of our customers to provide affordable housing.Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in computer science, technology or related field3 - 5 Years in business process analysis or relevant experience; preferably in consultingExpert knowledge in PPT and Excel, VisioExperience with presentation/prototyping software and techniques a plusKnowledge of ERP solutions and Accounting Systems

ASP.NET Developer

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:08:10 GMT

Category : IT/Software Development
Location/City : GA - Atlanta
Date Created : 10/2/2012 8:08:10 AM
Salary Range : 0.00 - 0.00 per year (* Select Type)
Job Type : * Select Type

The Senior Programmer/Analyst is responsible for developing software applications in support of business product lines, providing programming services to staff throughout the organization. The incumbent also provides maintenance and third-level support to existing application systems, including fixing software errors, programming additional functionality and implementing upgrades.Minimum Qualifications Subject Matter Expert knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio Extensive experience in ASP.NET/C#/VB Extensive experience in database design, optimization, and troubleshooting The ability to support systems in extended hours is required A minimum of 5 years related work experienceRequired CompetenciesExtensive experience programming ASP.NETExperience with SQL Server 2005/2008 - working withdatabase design and implementation, stored procedures,DTS packages, SSIS, SQL Reporting Services, and AnalysisServices (designing, maintaining, and enhancing OLAP cubes)Strong attention to detail, logical/critical thinking and analysisskills is requiredExcellent communication, customer service, planning, andcoordination skillsAbility to conduct business analysis and requirements gatheringProven ability to manage multiple priorities; ability to adapt tochanging prioritiesKnowledge of and ability to design, build and develop a newproduct, technology or service from concept through toproductionKnowledge of mentoring concepts and techniques, and ability toeffectively participate in a mentoring relationship.