Are you a seasoned senior software engineer looking for new challenges in a growing business? Do you want to change the way technology is used to deliver games to casinos floors all over the world? If so, our client is looking for software engineers with the passion and ability to expand their state of the art gaming framework.

Our client is building a best in class game development framework to help drive new innovation and solid engineering practices into our worldwide gaming platforms. We are currently seeking bright, self-motivated candidates to continue and expand on this initiative.

As a senior software engineer, you will be responsible for the enhancing of current and the design of new features in the framework. You will also be hands-on in the implementation. The right candidate is experienced with remote development, quickly learning complex systems, dealing with ambiguity, and building and maintaining modular systems that work across multiple teams. Above all, candidates must be passionate about meeting the highest standard of engineering quality by developing elegant designs and writing clean, precise code. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of technologies include 2D and 3D graphics platforms, client and server application development, as well as tool and SDK standards, and work with game studios from around the world.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience:

Expert level C/C++/C# with solid engineering practices

Excellent software development and framework design skills

5+ years of commercial development experience with an emphasis on delivering libraries and frameworks

Multiple commercial software product releases

Experience with large scale software projects

Good communication and cross-team collaboration

Ability to provide technical guidance

B.S/M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

If you have the passion, drive, and desire to work in a fast paced and highly agile team we look forward to hearing from you.

Our client is looking for database-fanatics to add to its Database operations team. We are looking for a MYSQL Database Operations Engineer that loves open source / development / operations. Our stack is RPM Based CentOS and we use OSS across the board. If you have 3 years of SQL experience along with 2-3 years of Linux Admin experience in a high volume traffic environment we want to talk to you!

Strong candidates automate tasks, know the pros and cons of MyISAM vs. InnoDB, have an interest in building performing database systems at scale, and enjoy writing code. Individuals will play a key role in the forward momentum and evolution of this team as we focus on automation, data collection, and event correlation. We’re an agile shop that loves to iterate fast and release often. We’re most interested in people with combined database and systems experience, who can create, have vision and own a project. Individuals who also have development experience in scripting languages like python, ruby, or perl are preferred.

We empower development rather than minimize risk, we have a passion for standardization and optimization, we like to get dirty and are committed to technology and innovation.
About the Job

Responsibilities

Work with developers on database design and new feature rollout.
Tune our databases like a champ: IO tuning, query optimization, indexing.
Monitor databases for performance issues before they occur.
Write scripts and build tools if needed, leverage existing solutions if available.
Requirements
3+ years MySQL experience.
2+ years of experience as a DBA in a high traffic environment.
Proficient tuning MySQL processes and queries
Excellent communication skills and problem-solving expertise

Our client, a rapidly growing company that provides information technology services and business solutions to clients across the country, is currently looking for a PHP/LAMP Developer to join their software development team to assist with designing, building, and maintaining their software systems and in the development of highly interactive web applications. This entails full life-cycle development, which will involve new development and modifying existing code.

You will be working with an A-team of excellent designers and developers, contributing in everything from the design phase to the delivery of scalable and high quality web applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of PHP, MYSQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, XML

Strong experience using LAMP architecture

Deep understanding of and experience in Object-oriented design (OOD)

Working knowledge of AJAX

Good command of Javascript and JavaScript-based tools and components (jQuery in particular)

Must be familiar with MVC model and templating engines such as Smarty

Extensive experience with creating and consuming web services

Experience with a wide range of web development technologies and frameworks

DESIRED QUALITIES

Ability to rapidly develop high availability, high quality and fast PHP applications

Work in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

Excellent analytical problem solving skills

Detail Oriented

Able to work well in a team and within existing development standards

Able to take feedback constructively

Experience with other scripting and programming languages (Java, C, Pearl, Python, etc) a plus!

Experience with creative visual presentation of complex data is a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.S. Computer Science or equivalent experience

7+ years web application development experience, with at least the last 2 years focusing on web application design and hands-on development in an Enterprise PHP/MYSQL environment.

Email resumes to: trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Our client has been a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming products and gaming systems for the global gaming industry for more than 75 years. Because of this, they can offer qualified candidates a variety of exciting and challenging career opportunities on the cutting edge of innovation.

Currently, we are seeking a Software Engineer II for their Mobile Development Team in Las Vegas, Nevada office.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining mobile applications, continuing innovation on a cutting-edge back-end CMS portal, and integrating various back-end systems such as hotel, POS, PMS, Restaurants, SPA etc.

Scope:

Maintains deliverables including code, code design, documentation, and unit testing.

Works closely with Professional Services group to build future efficiencies into the CMS portal.

Works with technical teams to research new technologies.

Typically works on 1-2 major initiatives concurrently.

Specific Accountabilities:

Client’s technologies run in the cloud. Applications for a wide variety of end users have logic on the client server and detect use and distribution to multiple mobile devices including iOS, Android, and Windows. This candidate is responsible for developing front-end application code that integrates well on mobile devices and contributes to end user satisfactions.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

2-5 years’ experience in related technologies

Strong Web content development skills

HTML, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, ASP, ASPX, PHP

Strong UI development experience

Preferred Experience:

C#, ASP.NET 3.5/4.0, MVC 2.0/3.0, MS Entity Framework 4.0, WCF and WPF, Silverlight, LINQ, JQuery/JQueryMobile

Windows Phone 7 programming

Mobile development (iOS, Android) experience

SQL Server 2008

REST/SOAP integrations

Competency in both Windows and Macintosh environments

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably BSEE, BSCE, BSEET, or BSCS or equivalent work experience

Location: San Mateo, 94401 (650) Also in: Mountain View, CA 94043 (650)

We need a Senior User Experience (UE) Engineer to take design wireframes and visual designs of the next-generation ecommerce platform and bring them to life as high-fidelity, functional web browser-based prototypes conforming to the latest W3C Web Standards.

Qualifications:

Strong portfolio featuring XHTML, JS, CSS and AJAX coding samples

5 to 8 years HTML/XHTML/CSS/JavaScript/DOM cross-browser development experience with large-scale web applications or sites

Experience working with Javascript libraries such as YUI (preferred), Prototype and Scriptaculous

Understanding of server technologies such as JSP, PHP, Apache, Tomcat, etc.

Experience working on e-commerce products, enterprise-level web apps/sites

Experience working within an MVC framework

Familiarity with accessible web development techniques (W3C WAI, Section 508, optimizing for Adaptive Technologies)

Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix command line usage is a plus

Experience with JSP/Java/Taglibs a plus

Redhat Linux, Mac OS X, Win XP

Building XHTML, CSS layouts and integration with application

Creating, updating and debugging complex JavaScript functionality

Desired Qualifications:

Understanding of REST style architectures

Understanding of standard build tools

Contact trevor.smith@parallelhr.com for more information or to submit a resume.

Description:

Our client is looking for highly skilled Java developers to work on critical enterprise and web applications, and infrastructure. As a Principal Developer you will be expected to work on high-level design problems, low-level design and coding issues and everything in between, often in the same day. Your ability to think on your feet, leverage your years of experience and make data-based decisions will help you and the teams you work with make the best applications possible. Candidates should have 6 years or more professional development experience and at least a Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent experience. We value intelligence, creativity, quality, technical leadership, and a strong interest to learn. You will work closely with various development teams who all share a common goal: building highly reliable systems that can handle huge loads without breaking a sweat. Principal Developer is our client’s Staff Engineer position. They are located in Salt Lake City, UT, and offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have:
6+ years of software development experience
1+ years in a leadership or staff engineer role
Strong skills in Java SE 5.0 or greater or Java EE 5.0 or greater
Strong database and SQL experience, preferably with Oracle 10g or later
Proficiency in Object Oriented design and programming
Experience with Object Relational Mapping (ORM) tools such as Hibernate
Experience in mentoring Java Developers in design and/or development
Experience building and designing asynchronous, message driven systems with JMS
Expertise with enterprise grade build, continuous integration and artifact management systems, e.g. Maven, Hudson and Nexus
XML and related technologies such as XSD, JAXB, XSLT, etc
Experience building web services, especially using the REST style
Use of web container technologies such as Tomcat
Proficiency testing the software you and your team builds, including unit tests using JUnit/TestNG and mocking,
integration testing, regression testing and state coverage testing
Strong Linux/Unix skills
Excellent communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering or similar technical field or equivalent experience

Nice to have:
Experience using web presentation technologies such as JSP, JSF, Ajax, Jamon, Velocity, or FreeMarker
Experience with Flex
Proficiency with IDE-based development, especially in Eclipse

Established and growing financial services firm in midtown Manhattan has several exciting Software Development opportunities in its Information Technology department. Software products are delivered through the Web, Bloomberg, and Windows/Unix platforms. Responsibilities of these positions would include all aspects of product development life cycle: design, develop, test, debug, write system and user documentation, and provide application support for clients.

Qualifications:
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering related fields.
2 – 5 years programming experience in Linux/Unix and Windows environment using Perl, SQL, JavaScript, DHTML, HTML.
Candidates without Perl experience will also be considered if they are willing to learn Perl and can demonstrate ability to come up to speed in Perl in a short time.
Excellent communication and writing skills, problem solving and analytical skills, organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
ASP.NET/C#, .NET Framework, C/C++, XML, Web Services and Fixed Income knowledge will be very valuable.

Our well known client in the real estate business is seeking a talented and dedicated PHP Developer with a proven track record. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience building commercial, enterprise PHP and MySQL web applications. This is an on-site position, based in our midtown Manhattan office. Only local applicants who are authorized to work in the US will be considered.

Responsibilities
Support existing web software applications and design and develop new applications within the legacy system.
Deliver projects built to scope, according to agreed upon goals
Create and maintain code documentation
Debug and troubleshoot software defects

Qualifications
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

5+ years professional experience in object oriented PHP5 and MySQL application development.
Expertise building applications using PHP5, MySQL, SQL and AJAX. (MVC is preferred).
Must be able to develop reusable PHP application components
Must possess experience in working with various frameworks such as Zend, database abstraction frameworks and Perl modules.
Solid understanding of object oriented programming concepts and principles.
Significant experience building Zend Framework applications
In-depth knowledge of software engineering processes and best coding practices
Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of tasks, process, and products
Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, troubleshooting, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a dynamic work environment
In depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Templating
Experience in working with Linux Servers (not just in a hosted-site environment) is desirable.
BS in computer science or related discipline, more advanced technical degree preferred.

Duties:

• Installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs enterprise-class VoIP telecommunications equipment, systems and applications.
• Recommends alterations and upgrades to systems, services and applications to improve the quality and supportability of the voice systems and products.
• Directly impacts the reliability standards of the voice systems by following industry-standard best practices and procedures.
• Works closely with the business teams to support customer-facing telephony applications and telecom related solutions equipment.
• Develop long-term voice solutions that address current and future business needs.
• Works with carriers and vendors to order, install, troubleshoot and maintain carrier circuits, telecom applications and equipment.
• Will require occasional off hours for systems upgrades and installations and will be on-call as needed to support 24×7 production systems.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to the Telecommunications Manager

Qualifications: Required Experience and Skills:
• Must have Cisco voice or networking experience.
• Must have Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of voice systems experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related field is required.
• Experience with advanced networking, telephony concepts, practices, applications and equipment highly preferred.
• Experience in supporting telecommunications systems in a VoIP environment with advanced call routing and call flow expertise is highly preferred.
• Experience with Cisco Call Manager and Cisco UCCE in an Enterprise environment highly preferred.
• Cisco certifications such as CCNA, CNP, and CCVP are a plus.
• Cisco voice gateway router IOS support and QOS experience preferred.
• Experience with MS Server hardware and OS support preferred.
• Must possess excellent trouble-shooting skills and demonstrate the ability to handle stressful situations in order to effectively respond to emergencies.
• Must have excellent requirements gathering and analysis skills along with the ability to develop and update detailed technical documentation.

Personal Qualities:
• Welcomes innovation and willingly adapts to change
• Has the ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Takes ownership of tasks and displays accountability
• Takes initiative, communicates, works well unsupervised, and drives projects to completion
• Enjoys working collaboratively as a team player
• Has a passion for the job and delivery of results with excellence
• Has a hunger to learn and progress

Benefits available:
• Eligible for Medical & Dental the day of hire!
• Free yearly eye exam for employee & immediate family
• Eligible for Flexible Spending the day of hire!
• 401K with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Personal time pay
• Huge discounts on contact lenses and glasses for friends and family
• Free on-site fitness center with access to certified trainers
• On-site restaurant with highly discounted meals
• Company paid Life, AD&D
• Supplemental Life available
• Long Term Disability
• Free 24 hour Nurse Line
• Extensive Wellness program
• Free soda, coffee, and drinks all day every day
• Free breakfast, fruit and bread all day every day
• Much, much more

Requirement Details:-

This is a full time position with my client for PeopleSoft Financial Functional/Technical/Lead/Architect/ Principal Consultant
They are expanding their PeopleSoft practice and looking to add a lot of resources over the next several quarters.

• Leads work streams – solid self-starter that initiates and collaborates with Senior Principals and Principals to implement strategies / plans for transformation of client operations
• Monitors, tracks, and coordinates project level activities, including project issues and risks. Assists in their timely resolution / mitigation
• effectively communicates project status and performance to project sponsors / program team
• Implements and delivers new capabilities within client organizations
• Works with cross-functional client teams to perform gap analysis, identify improvement options

Location: Charlotte, NC The Candidate should be ready to relocate or Travel after selection..

Skills: – PeopleSoft FSCM /PeopleSoft and 9.1 & 8.1
Financials Modules (GL, AR, AP, AM) – 9.1 & 8.1
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll
Implementation/Up gradation
Qualities, Experience, and Skills :-

• Previous consulting experience. Preferably Big 4 and/or traditional strategy firm; previous work delivering program and project management preferred.
• Ability to succeed in an ambiguous / changing environment, ability to adapt/re-plan
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team, flexibility to support multiple time zones
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills – executive presence
• Well versed in working with clients – solving client issues and developing business strategies around people, process, and technology; understands business needs, well versed facilitator
• Experience with engagements that focus on strategy, operations strategy or process optimization.

Note: Client has Multiple openings in all the modules – please feel free to call me or email me your expertise skills – so we can go ahead for further process.
Please Let me know the best number and time to Reach you..

Locations: Bridgewater, NJ, Fremont, CA, Plano, TX, and Chicago, IL

Analyze the problem faced by the customer, participates in customer discussions, gets further data from customer if required, assist team members, reviews their work and provides solutions to articulate problem statement.

Work with senior consultants to create proposals, business case/ROI, suggests alternatives and lead such engagements whenever necessary. Reviewing the proposal prepared by consultants for their completeness in terms of solution fitment, scope, risks and estimate.

Propose solution alternatives and takes the recommended solution alternatives to the customer, reviews solution options suggested by team and suggest improvements.

Identifies the change management requirements and propose a structured approach to client for managing the change using multiple communication mechanisms

Perform portfolio analysis, analyze transition needs, and analyze transition timelines. Maintain knowledge repository. Create capabilities in core domain areas to develop transition plan.

Work with customer to build knowledge repository, resolve escalated issues, perform project management activities

Develop & publish leading view points, thought leadership. Perform research on market movement, competitive analysis of product/technologies. Participate in relevant external marketing events, to build brand, new client pipeline through marketing initiatives.
Please Note: This description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Skills
1) Must Have Skills

a) Proficiency in multi-platform mobile OS such as iOS, Android, RIM, Windows Mobile, Symbian
b) Exposure to mobile application development methodologies such as development and validation and testing.
c) Good understanding of Mobile Middleware packages.
d) Deep industry knowledge in one of the verticals such as Retail, Banking, Financial services, Healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Hi-Tech, Services, Telecom.
e) Excellent communication and client interfacing skills
f) Ability to develop frameworks/tools/assessment methodologies to recommend solutions to client problems
g) Ability to create clear recommendations and strategies out of vague and unclear requirements.
h) Passionate about mobility and technology.

1) Desired Skills/Certifications
a) Exposure to SDLC methodology.
b) Experience in Enterprise Mobile enablement, mobile advertising, mobile search, mobile commerce, mobile banking/payments, social networking, location based services
c) Experience in Enterprise Architecture with Oracle, SAP and Microsoft.
d) Knowledge of Mobile Device Management, Mobile Security and wireless policies a plus.
e) Knowledge of Mobile Enterprise Application Provider platforms such as Antenna, Sybase Unwired Platform, Kony. Mobile Iron a plus.
f) Hi-Tech product management, product marketing, software engineering or consulting experience with a leading firm.

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering/Technology/Business Administration, Masters or PHD desirable.

Experience Required ( In Years)
A Minimum 8 years of experience with listed Responsibilities and skillsets is required for this role

Key Responsibilities:
• Work with Clients on Portal Projects as Technical Lead/Architect role
• Responsible for overall planning, execution and success of the engagement
• Provide Thought Leadership in the Portal and Content Management Space
• Expert level experience with in .NET enterprise development using SharePoint 2010 / MOSS 2007, ASP.NET, Silverlight etc./ Portal, ECM and Collaboration experience
Technical skills required:
• Extensive experience with SharePoint, XML/Web Services, SOA, UML or Extensive experience with Microsoft .Net and related technologies
• Experience in FAST, excel services, power pivot, SISS, SRSS, WCF, Biztalk Server, SAP integration with SharePoint is an added advantage
• Solid Web Portal experience.
• Solid Experience on Web Content Managmenet, Document Management or Enterprise Content Management
• Experience with SQL Server
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in delivering large enterprise level applications
Behavioral Skills:
• Should be strong in conceptualizing and problem solving
• Structured thinking and decision making
• Team leading skills with ability to present to senior management
• Provide Mentoring to Junior Team members through knowledge share and reviews
• Strong verbal and written communication with good exposure to working in a cross cultural environment
• Should be able to mentor a team of technical architects of 5 and be able to network with Client technology leaders, Directors, VP, etc.
• Thought leader, participate in calls /relationships with analysts for the above areas. Identify and create patentable artifacts, guides and author papers and POV. Present POV at internal and external forums.
• Leverage the project experience to develop solutions based on industry research
Experience level:
• Technology Architect – Minimum 8 years,
If you are interested in this position send your updated resume to mahe@parallelhr.com

Enterprise Solutions:
Fremont, CA
Plano, TX
Charlotte, NC

Client defines designs and delivers IT-enabled business solutions that help Global 2000 companies win in a flat world. These solutions focus on providing strategic differentiation and operational superiority to clients. With client, clients are assured of a transparent business partner, world-class processes, speed of execution and the power to stretch their IT budget by leveraging the Global Delivery Model
Job Responsibilities:

1. Frontend discussions with customer for elicitation of pain points/ objectives of the engagement/ pursuit.
2. Help customer define solution blueprint, implementation roadmap for large data management initiatives.
3. Anchor PoC development with help from junior architects.
4. Participate in architecture definition, design and provide guidance to development team.
5. Participate in key pursuits on data architecture/ data management and provide guidance on technical aspects of proposals.
6. Participate in creation of IP based solutions/ reuse components/ process assets on Information Visibility.
The technology areas of focus include:
• ESAP – SAP ABAP, SAP SD, SAP FICO, SAP CRM
• ESPOR – PeopleSoft and Data Admin

Data architecture, modeling, integration skills
Data management consulting skills – ability to consult with customers, end-to-end data management solutions including governance structure, process and policies
Experience in leading complex data management initiatives

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads work streams – solid self-starter that initiates and collaborates with Senior Principals and Principals to implement strategies / plans for transformation of client operations
• Monitors, tracks, and coordinates project level activities, including project issues and risks. Assists in their timely resolution / mitigation
• Effectively communicates project status and performance to project sponsors / program team
• Implements and delivers new capabilities within client organizations
• Works with cross-functional client teams to perform gap analysis, identify improvement options
• Creates detailed action plans that include organizational change management, resource planning, competitive strategies, and alliances to embark on a new strategic direction and to enable successful deployment of solutions
• Contributes to the growth and vitality of the practice in various roles, such as pursuits, collateral development, recruiting, and methodology development
• Captures best practices and adds to firm’s knowledge management initiatives
• Develops/manages/produces stakeholder communications and artifact development
• Manages 1:Many projects within an overall program; provides complete status reporting for them
• Manages time / resources / costs for 1:Many projects; manages issues / risks at the project level
• Supervises more junior staff and project teams
Skills
Qualities, Experience, and Skills
• Previous consulting experience. Preferably Big 4 and/or traditional strategy firm; previous work delivering program and project management preferred.
• Ability to succeed in an ambiguous / changing environment, ability to adapt/re-plan
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team, flexibility to support multiple time zones
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills – executive presence
• Well versed in working with clients – solving client issues and developing business strategies around people, process, and technology; understands business needs, well versed facilitator
• Experience with engagements that focus on strategy, operations strategy or process optimization
• Technology/package experience (SAP, , Peoplesoft, Siebel CRM,)
Years experience: 4-15+ years. We have multiple positions available. Junior positions all the way through roles leading multi-million dollar engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree is required, prefer MS/CS or MBA
• Openness to travel
If you are interested in this position send me your updated resume to mahe@parallelhr.com

We are seeking Level II and III Services Support Representatives who will be responsible for providing the first-line of post-sales telephone customer service and/or technical support:

Day to day responsibilities may include any of the below:
• Research and answer questions in regards to hardware, systems, sub-systems and/or applications for customers and/or employees.
• Answers basic questions about installation, operation, configuration, customization, and usage of assigned products.
• Applies basic diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures.
• Escalates complex problems to the Remote Support Engineering staff or Field Engineering.
• Typically provides technical support for internal and external customers.
• Escalates complex problems to higher level of expertise within organization.
• Coordinate and follow up the requests
• Ensure these requests are executed within agreed deadlines in line with the Customer Service Level Agreement
• Prioritizing and understanding the implications of requests and consequent – multiple – actions that need to be taken
• To ensure correct communication towards team members in terms of daily team work, sharing information, sharing workload, adjusting schedules and holidays with the relevant back up persons.
• To ensure the client is kept continuously and proactively informed on the progress of the submitted requests and that client relationship is developed and maintained.
• Ensure clear and polite telephone and e – mail communication
• Understanding the requests and their applications
• To ensure that any revealed process gaps or improvement ideas.
Hourly rate is $7.50 – $11.50/hour dependant on experience
Bilingual skills a major plus
Many shifts available

Sr. Graphic Designer

Description:

As part of the Website Division, our Graphic Designers collaborate with the marketing team to develop high-impact, results-oriented, user-friendly graphics for promotional efforts, as well as implementing strategic enhancements to our homepage, store pages, product pages, and more.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a design capacity within the e-commerce industry
• Exposure to User Experience and Interaction design
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Fireworks.
• SEO, AJAX and JavaScript a huge plus.
• Proficient in Mac or PC environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of design functionality methodologies
• Experience developing creative design solutions that are on strategy and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Strong design portfolio. Good understanding of typography, form, color theory, etc.
• Understanding of what makes for a good online design
• Highly detail oriented
• Ability to coordinate, cooperate and communicate effectively with business owners on projects.
• Works quickly and responds well to high-pressure deadlines.
• 5+ years of web design experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field is preferred.

Our client, the largest direct-Marketer of replacement contact lenses in the United States is hiring a HighJump Software Engineer.

Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer is responsible for providing technology direction leadership in the analysis, design, development, and delivery of internal company software applications and infrastructure with the emphasis on the warehouse management system (WMS).

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in all aspects of software development including requirements analysis, task estimation and sizing, technical investigation, software design and implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Work on the HighJump WMS system
• Work with other team members in a paired-programming environment to develop quality C#/.NET, T-SQL code.
• Follow Agile / XP development methodology and ensure compliance within group.
• Working closely with other business departments within the company.
• Estimating and meeting assigned development goals and target delivery dates.
• May need to work occasional off hours/weekends to support 24×7 production systems.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must have proven software development experience using HighJump.
• Must have proven MSSQL T-SQL skills and experience
• Bachelors preferred (Computer Science or other engineering/scientific field).
• Software development experience using high level object oriented languages such as C# (ideal), .Net, C++, or Java is preferred.
• Experience with Service Oriented Architectures, Web Services, WCF and multi-tier distributed systems is preferred.
• Experience in agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented along with strong analytical ability.
• Must have ability to quickly learn new skills and systems.
• Must have high standard of customer service and quality.
• Must have ability to work and communicate well with others in a collaborative technology team environment.
• Must be independently motivated with a focus on task completion.
• Must have a proactive outlook to anticipate and plan future needs and solutions.

Personal Qualities:

• Must have a passion for Software Engineering and delivery of results.
• Must have a hunger to learn and progress.
• Must have high standards of professionalism.
• Must be a team player and enjoy working with others
• Must have leadership qualities.
• Must take on ownership and accountability.
• Have fun.

Our client, a 90-year leader in global transportation is interested in hiring a Java Web Developer.

Primary responsibilities include all or a combination of the following.

• Java Web Application Design and Development
• Analyze and evaluate IT projects
• Develop project plans and strategy
• Build new and enhance existing software applications

Responsibilities:

Required Technical Experience:
• 3+ years Hands-on Java web development experience
• SpringMVC, JSP, JSTL, JQuery, JPA, Maven experience
• Proven track record of accomplishing organizational goals
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Java, Spring, JSP, JSTL, JQuery, JPA, Maven
• SQL Server

Additional Experience:
• OOD/OOP skills and experience applying modern design patterns
• Knowledge Relational Database Design
• Technical Certifications
• Agile, (Scrum, Crystal, eXtreme Programming – XP) experience

Self Starter

Strong inter-personal management skills

Application Support Specialist

Primary Job Description:

Assist Account Team and Content Team with issue identification and triage.
Serve as liaison between the client facing teams and the Tech Team.
Provide top level report to managing directors on the issues being managed.
Keep managing directors updated on current major issues.
Participate in creating and monitoring backlog stories for issues under your responsibility.
Participate in process improvements which enhance issue management and the overall the customer support process including customer satisfaction.

Required Skills:

Knowledgeable of web technologies such as HTTP, FTP, HTML, Javascript
Knowledge of popular computer operating systems such as Windows, MacOs and Linux.
Familiarity with mobile devices and apps such as iPad, iPhone and Android.
Must be familiar with bug tracking and issue tracking systems.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiar with software development methodologies such as Agile.
Ability to provide preventive as well as corrective input on issues.
Familiarity with Net Promoter Score (NPS) concepts.

Desired Traits:

Must have excellent critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot and determine the root cause of issues.
Must have a customer centric attitude when working with peers and internal customers.
Be willing to correspond with customers directly by phone, email or chat (if necessary) in order to help understand and resolve issues.
Comfortable dealing with a high volume of inquiries simultaneously.
Smart enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude.
These are a plus:

5+ years in a customer support role.
Knowledge of computer programming languages is a plus.
Professional or education background in computer science.
Background in Quality Assurance.

Email resumes to: trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for building and managing their own book of business, both through new client acquisition as well as farming existing clients for new business. This person will primarily be selling our services to clients in the retail, supply-chain, and marketing industries, as well as other non-technology industries. In new client acquisition, the BDM will target organizations nationally who are in need of staffing and recruitment services through aggressive networking, cold-calling, and needs based selling. The BDM will also acquire new business with existing clients by leveraging current relationships and services that Parallel is providing them to uncover additional needs for resources throughout their organization.

The ideal candidate will be passionate and aggressive about growing the business and should be accustomed to interfacing with key decision makers. They will also have a keen interest in the retail and similar industries and have the ability to connect with like-minded individuals and leaders in these types of organization. This individual will be responsible for all phases of the sales cycle including prospecting and identifying new potential clients, introductions and scheduling meetings with key decision makers, presentation of services, contract review and negotiations, establishing and driving processes and delivery of services.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Work closely with President of Sales to build and expand clientele.
• Recruit new clients nationally through sourcing, evaluating and recruiting new potential clientele.
• Leverage personal network and/or other networks to identify and pursue opportunities.
• Cold calling and client visits, identifying decision makers, and working through the sales process to close business.
• Develop strategies to engage potential clients in the appropriate verticals.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment by developing, engaging and maintaining a short and long-term forecast and an action plan to achieve them.
• Showcase the company’s capabilities, benefits, and value proposition in all interactions and work effectively to deliver these key messages to the market place.
• Manage partnership pricing, negotiations, and interview processes.
• Responsible for identifying the competitive service strengths and weaknesses of the company and making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stay current on industry trends and coordinate with management team to participate in networking events and forums for knowledge acquisition and business development.
• Responsible for other duties including: sales presentations, writing sales propositions, implementing, creating and adding to existing marketing materials.
Qualifications:
• 2-3 years experience in sales and business development
• 1+ year experience in staffing, recruitment, or professional services sales highly preferred
• 1+ year experience in high volume, cold calling sales environment
• Knowledge of clients needs in retail and similar verticals and environments highly preferred
• A strong interest in selling to retail and fashion clients and audiences (ie: GMM’s, DMM’s, Directors in Planning, Buying, Product Development, etc)
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship and verbal skills; including phone and in-person presentation skills
• Experience building a book of business from the ground up involving all aspects of the sales process
• A proven track record in achieving targeted sales results or quota
• Strong follow up skills, motivated to break into new accounts through continuous effort
• Experience managing multiple, competing priorities, duties and/or projects.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project-management and time-management skills.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
• PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel)
• Bachelors Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

EMAIL RESUMES TO: bethany.canner@parallelhr.com

Our client, a world leader in client and employee recognition services and programs is seeking an ETL Developer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong background with Extract Transform and Load process.
Minimum of 1 year experience with SAP Business Objects Data Services.
5 plus years experience with Oracle, Database Warehousing and PL SQL.
EXPERIENCE WITH FOLLOWING Business Objects Data Services (BODS) SKILLS:

Designer Interface
Projects and Jobs
Datastores
File formats
Data Flows
Work Flows
Nested Data
Embedded Data Flows
Variables and Parameters
Executing Jobs
Design and Debug
Recovery Mechanisms
Techniques for Capturing Changed Data
Monitoring Jobs
Transforms
Query transform overview

Email resumes to: trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Description:

In addition to the skills and responsibilities, a Front End Developer maximizes availability, accessibility, and utility of content and services for all users worldwide. They are able to create rich, stable JavaScript CSS, and HTML frameworks for other front end developers to use. Front End Developers Can evaluate 3rd party plug-in and code to determine it’s viability for an intended project and is able to customize, reverse Developer, or develop from scratch if needed. They know how to effectively utilize the browser cache and cookies. They also provide internal documentation for their utilities, applications, and frameworks. A Front End Developer is well equipped to provide progressive enhancements to web applications rather than provide for apps and utilities to degrade gracefully. They are very skilled at writing unobtrusive JavaScript, have little or no JavaScript in the HTML and do not pollute the global namespace. Front End Developers are experts at optimizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for high performance.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining and front-end coding of the following areas:

 Work with different development and QA teams to code HTML/CSS mockups, test, and verify projects through development process.

 Oversee site optimization for SEO, cleaner and concise code, and code weight.

 Act as Liaison between creative department and NOC and IT. May have to work off-hours when issues come up.

 Update internal documentation when new tools are available for designers to use and distribute the information to web designers and their managers.

 Create reusable HTML and CSS modules

Requirements:

 Portfolio and/or links of recent project examples

 3+ years of professional website coding experience

 Expert with HTML/CSS, web standards, best practices and writing clean, semantic code

 Proficient with javascript, good knowledge of jQuery and creating/debugging jQuery plugins

 Understanding of OO principles, especially with regard to HTML/CSS/JS and creating reusable UI components

 Expert knowledge of browser quirks and creating web apps that are consistent across all major browsers

 Expert troubleshooting and fixing JavaScript/HTML/CSS cross-browser bugs and using debug tools such as firebug

 Experience optimizing front end code for performance/speed

 Experience optimizing front end code for SEO

 Experience developing with an IDE such as Eclipse, using SVN and working on web projects in a team environment – meeting deadlines

 Ability to code detailed, functional pages from mockups in collaboration with web designers

 Ability to work with java developers to integrate front end code with server side technology

 Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and current trends

Bonus Skills:

 B.S./B.A. Computer Science or related field

 Experience with HTML/CSS/JS development for mobile platforms

 Experience with Flash/Flex/Actionscript 3.0 programming

 Experience working with web services

 Experience integrating third party/vendor code

 Understanding of JS design patterns and front end architecture

 Experience with tools such as Yslow, Google Page Speed, GomezPerformance Portal, Charles or httpwatch

Contact trevor.smith@parallelhr.com to submit a resumes or for more information

Our client has been a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming products and gaming systems for the global gaming industry for more than 75 years. Because of this, they can offer qualified candidates a variety of exciting and challenging career opportunities on the cutting edge of innovation.

Currently, we are seeking an iGaming Platform Server Developer for their Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada or Pleasonton, CA offices.

Job Summary:

Maintain and develop new features for the server-side Remote Gaming Systems to support Internet, in-casino server-based gaming, and traditional slot cabinets

Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop components of the server-side Framework, Wallet, and other components of our client’s iGaming and Remote Gaming Server platform.
Support internal consumers of the iGaming and Remote Gaming Server platform
Coordinate with other System teams on integrating the iGaming and Remote Gaming Server platform with our casino systems.
Develop interfaces to iGaming platforms and specific casino portals.
Provide the technical liaison with the 3rd party platform provider, receiving and merging updates.
Work with internal and external stakeholders, to develop, write, and review product requirements.
Develop specifications documents from the product requirements or review product specifications from 3rd party platform provider.
Develop, write, and review product design documents.
Review feature designs from 3rd party platform provider.
Follow the designed software practices, including any required documentation, code reviews, etc.

Experience Level:

5 or more years of software development experience designing and developing object-oriented internet server applications.
5 or more years of software development experience designing and developing frameworks for other software development teams, experience with game development frameworks a plus
5 or more years of experience with ASP.NET, JavaScript, XML, XML Schemas, C# or other Web Services technology development.
1 year of experience advanced application of TCP/IP and communication protocols used in distributed systems and wide-area network applications.
1 year of experience modeling and design using UML for database design, application design, network security, data engineering, infrastructure and security.
3 or more years of experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, XP, SCRUM)
Any additional experience client technologies a plus (e.g. Flash, ActionScript 3, HTML 5, Flash CS5+)
Must have iGaming experience

Technical Skills:

Proficient in C# .NET 4.0 (Visual Studio), C++ a plus.

Proficient in Windows operating system, ASP.NET, Model View Controller patterns, HTML, XML, SOAP, Web Services

Experience in creating and interpreting UML using Enterprise Architect.

Experience in inter-process communication and multiprocessing programming

Experience in communications and TCP/IP.

Proficient in Internet development tools (Microsoft IIS, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Ajax)

Strong working knowledge of relational database systems (SQL Server) and ability to design database schemas and interface with applications using ADO.NET, LINQ, and JSON.

Knowledge of non-relational databases a plus

Ability to interpret technology and operational requirements.

Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline. Masters preferred.

Must be able to obtain and hold a Nevada Gaming Card

Email resumes to trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Our client has been a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming products and gaming systems for the global gaming industry for more than 75 years. Because of this, they can offer qualified candidates a variety of exciting and challenging career opportunities on the cutting edge of innovation.

Currently, we are seeking an iGaming Platform Architect for their Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada or Pleasonton, CA offices

Job Summary:

Work with company stakeholders in identifying, implementing and conceptualizing applications or services that will best prepare the company to meet Internet-related goals. Take a leadership role in overseeing the architecture of advanced and long term Remote Gaming and iGaming platform products as directed by Leadership.

Responsibilities:

Articulate the architectural vision for iGaming and Remote Gaming Server platforms to development teams.
Work to insure that they have firm understanding of the online-casino business domain
Monitor new trends in technology development in general and specific to the gaming industry
Create technology roadmaps
Determine opportunities to differentiate from the competition
Consultant/mentor/coach to development teams
Coordinate with other System architects (CMP, SDS, EBS, and ACSC) on integrating the iGaming and Remote Gaming Server platforms with our casino systems.
Solicit input from customers to determine stakeholder values, concerns and goals
Conceptualizes and experiments with alternative architectural approaches
Validate architecture against requirements and changes
Create conceptual models
Assess trade-offs involved with alternative development approaches
Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop, write, and review product requirements and to develop, write, and review product design documents.
Write architecture and design documents from the product specifications or review architecture and feature designs from 3rd party platform providers.
May assist on the development of server-side or client-side frameworks

Experience Level:

Minimum of 10 years of software development experience designing and developing object-oriented internet applications.
Minimum of 3 years of architecture experience designing and developing large scale Internet deployments
Minimum of 5 years of experience with Internet and database development technologies.
3 years of experience advanced application of TCP/IP and communication protocols used in distributed systems and wide-area network applications.
4 years of experience modeling and design using UML for database design, application design, network security, data engineering, infrastructure and security.
5 years of experience with agile software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, XP, SCRUM)
Must have iGaming experience

Technical Skills:

Proficient in various large scale Internet systems architectures.

Strong working knowledge of relational database systems (SQL Server) and ability to design database schemas and interface with applications using ADO.NET, LINQ, and JSON.

Strong working knowledge in caching systems and NoSQL databases

Experienced in large scale, cloud deployments and management systems

Proficient in creating and interpreting UML using Enterprise Architect.

Proficient in inter-process communication and multiprocessing programming

Proficient in communications and TCP/IP.

Proficient in Internet development tools

Knowledge and experience in data warehousing

Ability to interpret technology and operational requirements.

Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline. Masters preferred.

Must be able to obtain and hold a Nevada Gaming Card

Our client delivers cutting edge software tools (SaaS) essential for success in the Real Estate investment industry. As their product success and company growth continues, they are currently looking to fill the role of Web Application Developer. This is a growing company with a history of success in innovation and executive leadership. They are looking for people who are really interested in technology and contributing to a growing team. If you are ready to work hard, be rewarded, and grow with a team of mentors, this could be the fit for you.

Description

Our Manhattan based client is currently looking for a Web Developer with a background in Microsoft Technologies to support its commercial loan platform and growing client base. Top candidates will have previous experience with Microsoft .NET, AJAX and JavaScript web development.

The Web Developer’s role is to design, code, test, and analyze web applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying technical specifications throughout the production lifecycle.

Responsibilities

This individual would work with both business units and other development staff to:

o Participate in applications analysis, design and specification process

o Develop and support .Net web based applications

o Build user interfaces in HTML, JavaScript and CSS

o Develop queries and stored procedures to interact with the database

o Maintain and extend existing tools and applications

o Develop new tools and applications to support the business unit

o Integrate 3rd party tools with the company platform

o Identify and implement new features from the .Net framework

o Follow coding practices and standards for code development

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

2-5 years of experience with Microsoft .Net Framework (ASP.Net in C# and VB.Net), and Microsoft SQL Server (2005 & 2008)

Recommended Skills

Experience with Microsoft C# or VB .NET programming

Experience with JavaScript, AJAX and XML

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server

Experience with JQuery, HTML5/CSS3 and front-end development a plus

Experience with Web Services (WCF & ASMX) a plus

Experience with Entity Framework or LINQ to SQL working knowledge a plus

For consideration, please email reumes to: trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Job duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain web based applications using HTML, Javascript, CSS, C# and Asp.net frameworks
Develop and maintain class libraries and business processes written in C#
Develop and maintain Database code using T-Sql
Work within an agile development environment with ability to clearly communicate with other team members and stakeholders

Job Requirements:

Bachelor degree in computer science or related field from an accredited university or technical institute preferred; may consider candidates without a degree given applicable work experience
Technical Skills:
Required:
Strong C# development including experience using Asp.Net frameworks
HTML
CSS
Javascript / DOM / DHTML
Sql Server / T-SQL experience (preferably SQL 2008).
Preferred:
Knowledge of Asp.net MVC 2.0 is a huge plus
Knowledge of W3C standards based web development
Knowledge of and experience using Javascript frameworks for UI and Ajax programming (jQuery, JSON, YUI, etc)
Windows Communication Foundation / WCF
SSIS / SSRS
Microsoft Workflow Foundation / WF. (WF version 4.0 a plus)
Experience in Agile / TDD environment
Design Pattern and knowledge of object model design a plus
Must have experience in full life cycle web and application development
Strong database design and programming with SQL Server.
Good analytical skills and design skills
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

SEND RESUMES TO: trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Our dynamic NY based client is looking for a Test Engineer with ability to work in a rapid delivery environment that employs an Agile/SCRUM development methodology. A successful candidate will have had experience in web applications testing, test planning, test case development, bug tracking, post release followup, and internal support. The candidate must be able to clearly articulate issues to the QA Manager and to the development team. Awesome environment.

Requirements:

5+ years experience with web applications testing
3+ years experience in a programming language (ie ruby)
Experience testing eCommerce functionality
Must have a firm operating understanding of HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols, Webservers and Web Clients
Ability to design, write and implement test cases, and SQL queries

Ability to test front-end and back-end functionality equally as effective

Report and track problems by providing reproducible test cases, and working with other product team members to close bug reports
Interface with Account Executives to provide support and gain insight into client facing support issues

Provide the Test Lead with accurate estimates for designing and executing test cases within the context of a SCRUM sprint
Must be able to work closely with Software Engineers and understand basic programming concepts

Exposure to, and basic understanding of PERL programming language

Must be proficient in Linux
Understanding of markup languages such as HTML, MHTML, YAML, etc.

Desired Skills:

Experience working with automation tools such as Selenium or QTP
Experience in PERL scripting
Experience with Python

Our client delivers cutting edge software tools (SaaS) essential for success in the Real Estate investment industry. As their product success and company growth continues, they are currently looking to fill the role of Web Application Developer. This is a growing company with a history of success in innovation and executive leadership. They are looking for people who are really interested in technology and contributing to a gowing team. If you are ready to work hard, be rewarded, and grow with a team of mentors, this could be the fit for you.

Description

Our Manhattan based client is currently looking for a Web Developer with a background in Microsoft Technologies to support its commercial loan platform and growing client base. Top candidates will have previous experience with Microsoft .NET, AJAX and JavaScript web development.

The Web Developer’s role is to design, code, test, and analyze web applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying technical specifications throughout the production lifecycle.

Responsibilities

This individual would work with both business units and other development staff to:

o Participate in applications analysis, design and specification process

o Develop and support .Net web based applications

o Build user interfaces in HTML, JavaScript and CSS

o Develop queries and stored procedures to interact with the database

o Maintain and extend existing tools and applications

o Develop new tools and applications to support the business unit

o Integrate 3rd party tools with the Rockport platform

o Identify and implement new features from the .Net framework

o Follow coding practices and standards for code development

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

2-5 years of experience with Microsoft .Net Framework (ASP.Net in C# and VB.Net), and Microsoft SQL Server (2005 & 2008)

Recommended Skills

Experience with Microsoft C# or VB .NET programming

Experience with JavaScript, AJAX and XML

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server

Experience with JQuery, HTML5/CSS3 and front-end development a plus

Experience with Web Services (WCF & ASMX) a plus

Experience with Entity Framework or LINQ to SQL working knowledge a plus

FOR CONSIDERATION, CONTACT trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Job Description / Responsibilities

Proactive, dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset applied to systems and IT initiatives
Maintenance and backup of employee Windows-based workstations; installation and maintenance of hardware – hands on tasks such as installing drives, memory chips and other various cards in employee workstations and servers
Installation and maintenance of companies analyst environment, including Windows XP/7, AV software, Oracle personal server, proprietary java based tools and software upgrades per guidance of development team
Maintain Wiki and Bug tracking applications
Support VOIP Telephony system
Onsite, day-to-day immediate support for analysts and other companies personnel
Local/remote installation of VM servers and VM images, including client interaction and guidance
Manage corporate FTP site and client FTP account management
Manage corporate website infrastructure
Assistance in planning and implementing demanding security schemes
Preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and documentation for the Company’s data environment
Participation in Company’s data mining technology planning, implementation and testing
Apply company policies and procedures
Qualifications

At least 3-4 years deep, hands-on information systems administration experience
Remote administration experience
Strong communication/relationship skills
Linux, MySQL knowledge a plus
Highly organized, detail-oriented

Please contact trevor.smith@parallelhr.com for more information or to send a resume.

JAVA DEVELOPERS

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking Java Developers for our client in Reno, NV. The person in this position is responsible for development, designing, testing, coding and integrating software products. Provides support to and works alongside other engineers to create innovative products. Works to identify and implement testing application and service that best prepare the company to meet future business goals

Duties

Utilizes technical knowledge to write and complete software tasks and projects
Researches new technologies and incorporates them into new systems and products
Takes initiative in leading projects, delegating responsibilities, and collaborating with others
Tests, integrates, writes, troubleshoots, and debugs software applications
Responsible for the architecture and implementation of critical software components and games; uses company standards and applies design principals and patterns to develop robust software
Works closely with other engineers to provide guidance and assistance in the areas of software architecture, coding standards, and system related issues
May act as team mentor in a multi-person development team
May supervise and verify the work of engineers, designers, draftsmen, or technician

Experience:

Five or more years of professional experience in a software development team

Five or more years of experience with build automation, continuous integration, unit test, change management and configuration management

Minimum of 2 year’s experience with software methodologies

Experience with either software engineering/embedded software/computer/electrical engineer experience with software exposure

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Must have a strong Java skill set with knowledge of Jboss, Tomcat, EJB, JMS, Hibernate, SQL Server and Windows platform.

Any experience with UNIX, DB2, Eclipse RCP, Web Services and Jasper Reports is a plus.

A strong working knowledge of SQL

Provides support to and works alongside other engineers to create innovative products.

Works to identify and implement testing application and service that best prepare the company to meet future business goals.

Reviews and repairs legacy code as needed

Strong knowledge of software architecture and programming

Demonstrated knowledge of PC operating systems, digital equipment components and their discrete parts

Analyzes current programs including performance, diagnosis, troubleshoots and fixes issues

Documents code consistently throughout the development and implementation process

Must have strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills, maintains positive client interactions and interacts professionally with a diverse group of clients and internal teams

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to manage issues requiring problem resolution and conflict management

Ability to work with others to accomplish business objectives

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Must be able to obtain a gaming license

Must have the ability to travel to customer sites at short notice both domestically and internationally up to 50%

Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree/Equivalent in Computer science or related field of study or equivalent experience

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CONTACT: trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Our client has been a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming products and gaming systems for the global gaming industry for more than 75 years. Because of this, they can offer qualified candidates a variety of exciting and challenging career opportunities on the cutting edge of innovation.

Currently, we are seeking C# and .Net Developers for their Reno, Nevada office.

The person in this position is responsible for developing, designing, testing, coding, integrating and installing software products. Troubleshoots and debugs software defects. Reviews, interprets, and executes software requirements and specifications.

Duties

Performs mid-level design and development of assigned software related projects. Researches new technologies and incorporates them into new systems and products. Tests, integrates, writes, troubleshoots, debugs and installs software applications

Job Requirements

•In-depth knowledge of .Net framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5.
•Experience with WCF and WPF application development.
•Proficiency with ASP and web application development.
•Comprehensive object oriented programming knowledge.
•Familiarity with ado.net and remoting concepts.
•Ability to gather business requirements with a good understanding of software life-cycle
•Programming experience in C# and efficient in Microsoft SQL server.
•Willing to travel both domestically and internationally to client sites when needed up to 50%.

Qualifications

•2+ Years of Experience
•Bachelors or similar degree with Computer Science background
•Good Communication skills

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Strong working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
Strong working knowledge of operating systems
Strong knowledge of tools to test software applications/systems
Strong working knowledge of development/modeling tools
Enjoy working in a creative environment
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to obtain and hold a Gaming Registration/License

Must have a valid Drivers License and driving record that qualifies for company insurance.

FOR CONSIDERATION, CONTACT trevor.smith@parallelhr.com

Parallel HR Solutions is looking to secure several Help Desk and Technical Support Analysts to provide world class technical support for a leading global organization. The designated worksite is in Salt Lake City, UT. Fluency in Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean is highly preferred.

Required:
• Good Windows OS experience (XP, Vista, 7, and CE)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project)
• Associates or Bachelors Degree from an Accredited University

Must also have experience with one or more of the following:
• Account provisioning (creation, deletion, modification, and entitlements) within Exchange
• Working knowledge of Active Directory/NT domains.
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Citrix Terminal Server troubleshooting
• Mobile technologies (Blackberries, Citrix, VPN)
• Active Directory administration
• Basic networking (DHCP, DNS)
• Audio conferencing and Voice related support
• Administrative tools for Exchange, Email-based Faxing, Mainframe, File Transfer Administration PC hardware knowledge
• Networking and networking hardware—wired and wireless
• Hardware and software diagnosis skills

Bilingual skills ideal

Rate: $17-$19/hour
To apply please email resumes to jake.canner@parallelhr.com

“There’s a connection between culture and recruiting,” Mike Grennier, Senior Director of Corporate Recruiting for Walmart Stores, Inc., told an audience of hiring resources professionals at the annual  HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas last month.

Grennier was leading a session on virtual interviewing, a practice Walmart began just two years ago in hopes to create a more efficient recruiting process that benefits both company and candidate. They consider the effort a success: Not only has the practice enhanced Walmart’s ability to recruit more candidates across many geographic regions at a fraction of the normal spend, but it also helped them to create a better candidate experience and, in effect, strengthen their employment brand.

“Candidates love that we take the time to do this because it shows that we care about efficiency, and it saves them time,” Grennier says. Not only that, but the effort also makes Walmart stand out from its competitors. “It tells the world we’re being more green.”

Walmart employs two types of video interviewing, depending on the position:

One-way recorded interviews

These interviews act almost like a ‘video resume of sorts: Enlisting the help of an external company’s online interview platform, Walmart sends standardized questions to a group of candidates. The candidates then record their answers and send them back to the hiring managers, who then review and rate the videos based on pre-determined criteria. Walmart then brings in the best interviewees for in-person interviews.  Walmart uses this technique for event-based hiring, volume hiring, campus hiring, and situations involving similar resumes. That is, when they’re interviewing for positions – such as pharmacists – wherein many of the resumes are similar in layout and style; In these cases, video interviews enable them to see if they have a good ‘counterside’ manner, something that wouldn’t come across on a regular resume.

Live, two-way interviewing

When hiring for professional level positions, or doing executive, campus or global recruiting events, Walmart conducts live, two-way interviewing, with the help of another online interview platform service. First, Walmart sends branded webcams to prospective employees. After a tech check to make sure all the equipment is working, a live interview on video can commence. Again, the process enables Walmart to evaluate the candidates virtually bringing them in for in-person interviews. If you’re thinking that the process sounds similar to using Skype, that’s because it is; however,  Walmart finds the benefit to using a third-party company is the additional technical assistance the company receives.  It’s also easier for candidates, too. While many of them may have webcams, they do not necessarily know how to use them or they might be hesitant to download additional software to enable Skype or a similar program.

And as for the results of these efforts, Grennier says the estimated the total savings from these virtual interviews will top $5 million by the end of fiscal year 2012. In addition to the significant cost savings, the practice has also helped lessen the company’s carbon footprint: Since Walmart began virtual interviewing, the company went from using up 623 kg of carbon dioxide to only 17 kg. (In layman’s terms, that’s like taking 315 cars off the road. Mother Earth would be proud, no?)

If others are wondering about the drawbacks to virtual interviewing, Walmart seems to have experienced very few. While Grennier asserts that there are costs up front, they end up being minimal compared to the money saved overall. And while the hassle of utilizing new technologies might scare some companies off, that’s where the third party technology companies come in to assist. Not to mention that these platforms are becoming ever more sophisticated, easier to use and more commonplace. “Before long, people are going to be able to do this on their iPhones,” Grennier says.

For Walmart at least, virtual interviewing isn’t even necessarily so much about being faster and more efficient as a company, so much as it is about the ability to offer candidates a better recruitment experience. “At some point, this will become less of a tech solution and more of a candidate experience solution.”

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CareerBuilder offers an online video interviewing product that enables you to build a custom-branded application with your company logo and candidateswill  feel like they’re interviewing with you. You’ll no longer need to worry about coordinating schedules — both you and candidates have the freedom to use online video interviews on your own time.

Required Skills:

• 5+​ years experience as a software engineer creating Java/J2EE solutions.
• 2+​ years experience as a software engineer working on high performance solutions in high transaction environments.​
• 2+ years using a web service framework such as: CXF, Axis 2, GlassFish Metro, XFire or JBossWS.
• Understanding of the Spring framework.
• Understanding of the standards and details for the following specifications:  SOAP, WSDL, WS-Security, WS-ReliableMessaging and JAX-WS.
• Experience with Linux servers.
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or IT related field.

 Other Requirements:

• Experience consulting at a cross-project level to define strategies and roadmaps for planning and systems deployment.​
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of business and delivery both verbally and in writing.​
• Must be able to work in a matrix organization and team environments.​

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.​
• Ability to resolve complex issues related to project interdependencies.​
• Self-motivated individual with ability to rapidly adapt to new environments and changing requirements.​
• Ability to deliver given challenging deadlines.​
• Service-oriented: strong interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering service to clients on other teams.​

      A working understanding of Agile development methodologies.

Our client loves Perl. They specialize in stock photo and videos, and are at the forefront of technology and research. They do fascinating things with search, discovery, recommendation engines, and scalability. We are looking for great Perl engineers for our client to help continue to be a leader in their industry.  They are an agile shop, and focus on close interaction, so you’ll have to be local to the New York area.  But if you’re awesome enough, we’ll move you out here!

They look for hard core Perl developers.  They will also consider candidates who have a Ruby, Python PHP background and teach them Perl.  Candidates must have experience working in an Agile environment.  A MySQL background is preferred but not required.

Sample code instructions:

  * Your code sample is a large part of your interview process with Our Client. If they like the sample, they’ll bring you in for two or three hours of interviewing, and make a decision. So it might make sense to put some effort into the code sample if you’re interested in getting hired at!

Please keep the following in mind as you put together a code sample:

         The complexity of your solution should match the complexity of the problem you’re solving. That is, don’t make your code overly complex to show us how good a programmer you are. Show us how well you can code, decomposing the problem rationally, and solving the sub-problems clearly. Include one or two ‘tricks’ if you think that’s appropriate.

         Something that shows your skill as a Perl programmer, and your skills as a professional programmer.

         We like short code samples. The ideal length would be about 100 lines of tight, clean code.

         We also like object oriented code because it shows your use of modern, large-scale programming metaphors.

         Your code sample should include all pieces necessary to run, including input files, and instructions about how to run the code, and what to expect.

We’d especially like to see code that covers one or more of the following topics:

         Image Manipulation

         Databases

         Batch Processing

         Something you think is relevant to high-volume websites or large amounts of data. 

         Again, we like short code samples! 100 lines of code seems about appropriate.

Social networking sites have made it easier for disgruntled customers to bash a company’s reputation online. And, as recent court cases show, it’s getting tough for employers to protect themselves.

According to a recent survey by Deloitte, 74% of employees say it’s easy to damage an employer’s reputation using social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.).

But just because employees are aware of the damage social networking slander can cause, it doesn’t mean they care.

In fact, the Deloitte study found that 61% of employees said they wouldn’t change what they do online — even if their activity was monitored by their employers. And half say an official company ban on negative comments wouldn’t change their behavior.

As these recent court decisions show, companies may have little recourse to respond after the damage is done:

1. Online comment wasn’t defamation

The owner of several restaurants was interviewed by his local newspaper, and the article appeared on the paper’s Web site. In response to one of the questions, the owner mentioned that he treats employees “with dignity and respect.”

Apparently the father of a former employee disagreed with him. He left a comment claiming his daughter was sexually harassed, and that the behavior was condoned by the owner. The company sued the commenter for defamation, but the case was thrown out. The judged ruled the comment was a matter of opinion and not subject to defamation laws.

2. Boss can’t read private forum

A group of employees had set up a private, invite-only group on Myspace. The purpose: “To vent about any BS” they had to deal with at work. Eventually, their boss got wind of the group, and needless to say, he wasn’t happy.

He asked an employee for the password, and she complied, afraid for her job. When he went to the site, the boss found disparaging comments directed at him and other managers. The two employees who started the group were fired.

They sued, claiming the company invaded their privacy. The court agreed — since the page was password-protected, the employees had a reasonable expectation that their comments would remain private. And company had no right to read the comments.

3. Confidential docs allowed to stay public

After a bank vice president was let go, he posted confidential company documents to a Web site. Allegedly, the documents exposed illegal activities.

The bank sued the owners of the Web site to force the removal of the documents. But the court ruled in favor of the site’s owners, saying they had a First Amendment right to keep the documents online. Also, the judge said taking them down would do little good, because they could have been copied and re-posted by other sites.

What can HR do?

That doesn’t mean you can’t fire any employee whose online activities hurt the company. Firing is OK in many cases — removing the damaging material is the hard part.

Your best bet? In your computer use policy, include a part banning conduct that damages the company’s reputation. Then monitor activity and discipline accordingly.

Does your company provide employees with cell phones or smartphones to use for business calls? If so, you may need to watch out for a big security concern.

A recent UK survey of companies and institutions revealed that 79% of employees conduct confidential conversations by cell phone, and 51% do so on a daily basis. However, only 18% of companies had security software in place on their phones.

Even businesses that carefully secure other communications may be unaware of the issue. Most people are used to making calls from standard, wired telephones, where security isn’t that big of an issue (unless the police or the FBI are wiretapping you). But cell phone signals can be picked up far more easily.

Cell phone service providers do provide some encryption with their services, but it is highly vulnerable.

What this means for your business is that such critical details as sales discounts, planned bids and sales leads, which are often discussed via cell phone, might fall into your rivals’ hands.

Problems could stem from a lack of communication between IT and management. If IT isn’t aware of what sort of calls are being made on the company-owned equipment, they may neglect to take proper security measures.

It’s important for IT to know what company-issued phones are being used for. That way, they can increase protection on the phone, if necessary.

What are your peers’ plans for adding new technologies next year?

Due to increased budgets, most companies plan to make their HR tech operations more efficient in 2010, rather than making new purchases, according to a recent survey by the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM). Of the companies surveyed:

• 26% plan to “optimize currently implemented systems”
• 24% will implement previously purchased modules, and
• 19% will try to consolidate multiple systems under one vendor.

The good news: For most companies, the HR tech budget won’t go down. More than half of respondents said they’re spending will remain the same, 30% said it will increase, and 19% expect a decrease.

Among companies who will increase spending, they said they plan to invest more in:

• performance management systems (31.1%)
• business intelligence software (22.4%)
• e-recruiting and applicant tracking (21.3%)
• core HR management systems (20%), and
• onboarding programs (20%).

While many companies are reluctant to completely ban social networking sites in the workplace, there are some steps employers can take to minimize legal risks.

The primary dangers of employees using the sites include:

• legal issues, such as defamation and harassment
• the leaking of confidential information, and
• damage to the company’s reputation.

One solution many companies have found to be effective: Let employees know they’re being monitored.

It’s not enough to have employees sign off a policy when they’re hired — experts say firms should send periodic reminders to employees to refresh their memories of the policy and the company’s monitoring practices.

It won’t stop all personal Web use — and it must be combined with a serious and consistent enforcement of the policy — but it should dissuade employees from using the Web inappropriately while at work.

Managers in your company may have had problems with employees focused on fantasy football leagues during time they should’ve spent working. But have any been fired just for belonging to a fantasy league?

That’s what happened to four Fidelity Investments employees recently. Management intercepted an e-mail discussing the activity, investigated and fired employees who had organized the pools.

You see, competing in a fantasy football league for money ($20, in this case) is technically gambling, which is technically illegal in most places.

Fidelity also has its own policy against gambling in the workplace. Cameron Pettigrew, one of the employees who was fired, was aware of the policy, but claimed it was never strictly enforced, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. He said he knew of several managers and execs who also played fantasy football.

In addition to the legality, the company said it also prohibits fantasy football because it’s a distraction. One recent study estimates a nationwide productivity loss of $275 to $435 million for each week of the football season.

But, many claim, it’s just one of many distractions — a list that includes social networking and holiday shopping. And we’d bet not many employees have been fired just for having a Facebook account.

Whatever your company’s policy, one thing’s clear: It needs to be enforced consistently. Letting execs do something that rank-and-file can’t sends the wrong message to employees (and, with a company of Fidelity’s stature, could send that message to the rest of the world, too).

What’s your opinion? Should Fidelity have fired the fantasy footballers? Let us know in the comments section below.

If employees send text messages on the company’s dime, the company should be able to monitor them, right? Maybe not, according to recent court decisions.

An employer gave cell phones to a group of employees so they could communicate via text messages. The contract with the wireless provider said the company would be charged an overage fee if any phone sent more than a certain number of words in a given month. Employees had to reimburse the company for those charges.

After one employee went over his limit four times, the company obtained copies of his messages from the wireless provider. The transcripts revealed the employee was sending a lot of personal messages — in fact, many of them were sexually explicit.

The employee was disciplined, but sued, claiming his privacy was violated when the vendor provided — and the company read — his personal messages.

A jury ruled in favor of the company, before an appeals court reversed the decision. The reason: The messages weren’t the company’s property because they were stored by a third-party vendor (unlike company e-mail, which is often held on the company’s own network).

Now, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case. We’ll keep you posted on the outcome.

Cite: Quon v. Arch Wireless