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Working as a team member or team leader responsible for the design, implementation and support of one or more of the following:  Database design and administration in SQL & Oracle; network design & administration; IT security; IT business applications; portfolio and project management.

Additional Requirements:
Four year degree in related field or equivalent experience; five years IT experience; experience with Visual Basic, HTML, MS Office, MS Project, MS Access, Unisys 2200; XML, .NET, MAPPER run writing, Cobol, SAP, Windows Operating Systems, Cisco switches/routers, Exchange, wireless technology, network security, Active Directory, SQL & MS Server cluster environment, EMC Virtual Infrastructure, Innotas.

Our Michigan Client is looking for the right person to join their team.  The person who fills this position will be responsible for interacting with associates to develop application solutions to meet business needs. This person will be responsible for all of the tasks necessary to develop, test and release applications to production, as well as maintain these applications. These tasks could be defined by management, agreed on by a project team or chosen independently by the successful candidate. Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: Fluent in .NET Framework (VB.NET preferable) using Visual Studio for client/server applications, web applications (extranet and intranet), services, as well as any other need; Fluent in programming javascript; Ability to work with third party APIs in a .NET environment; Ability to follow methodology to analyze a business opportunity, document a solution, develops and tests, as well as implements that solution; Ability to troubleshoot bugs in existing solutions; Two years of mid-size corporate experience developing .NET Windows or web applications that interface with Microsoft SQL, Access databases and Active Directory; Basic Microsoft SQL Administrative skills (database creation, table design, security management); Microsoft SQL statement programming and stored procedure programming; Capable of designing normalized databases based upon business and technical requirements; Ability to properly manage web sites in IIS; Ability to effectively communicate with technical, creative, managerial and non-managerial associates to understand solution requirements and provide solutions; Ability to interactively develop solutions with other technical and creative associates; Ability to learn new skills and polish existing skills through individual research, self-teaching and classroom training; Ability to manage self to develop solutions, overcome barriers and complete projects on time; Ability to understand and write Web Design Style Sheets (css); Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment; Ability to present ideas in business friendly and user friendly language; Very strong customer service orientation.

• Balance business goals with customer and end-user goals to propose the most appropriate user experience involvement for each project.
• Conduct user experience research to give development teams insight into end users' current environments, work needs, and productivity opportunities. Be proficient with both field research and lab research including the following methods:
  • Contextual Inquiry
  • Ethnographic Interview
  • Usability Focus Group
  • Usability Testing
  • Surveys
  • Low-fidelity sketches
• Advocate user experience best practice principles within IT's software development process.
• Handle multiple tasks and change priorities when necessary while maintaining focus on meeting project deadlines.
• Possess and maintain a high degree of organizational and follow-up skills.
• Work well with clients of varying backgrounds, engaging them with a friendly business-like style.
• Work under minimum direction and use independent judgment in decision-making.
• Stay aware of user experience advances as relayed by professional societies and publishing, and identify opportunities for sharing such findings with fellow Jackson associates.
• Teach and coach user experience strategies and tactics to Jackson associates as appropriate.

• Graduate degree in a user experience-related discipline such as technical communication, human factors engineering, interaction design, human-computer interaction, anthropology, cognitive psychology, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Five + years of experience applying UX methods such as usability testing, focus groups, cognitive walkthroughs, surveys, expert review, persona creation, field studies including contextual inquiry and ethnographic interview, paper prototyping.
• Portfolio of user experience research and design project work that demonstrates expertise in developing useful, usable, and enjoyable software and websites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership skills balanced with good collaboration skills in team environments
• Effective use of Word, Excel, diagramming tools, screen recording tools, wireframing tools, and the ability to learn new tools as needed.

• Familiarity with the insurance/financial services industries.
• Experience in large IT departments

This position is primarily responsible for performing duties as a Senior Test Analyst incl. coordinating resources related to testing projects & reviewing output for quality; providing work direction for other testing staff; distribution of workloads & mentoring other testing staff; performing as the test lead role on large scale projects or testing initiatives; developing & executing systems testing; providing system expertise on advanced & large-scale system changes. Inspect & provide feedback on application changes & enhancements. Consult with business unit staff to stay current with workflow processes, system processes, & identify testing needs. Contacts include Enterprise employees at all levels as well as external vendors. Coordinate, & assign work to testing staff to ensure projects are completed in timely manner. Review output for quality. Provide work direction & prioritization for other enterprise staff testing, incl. managing workloads for assigned projects. Develop & execute complex test plans & manual & automated test cases for Enterprise-wide applications & interfaces between internal & external systems, as well as for processes to ensure functional quality processes. Assisting other testing staff with developing & executing test plans. Coordinate testing initiatives for assigned Enterprise projects, department projects & change requests (communication, providing subject matter & testing expertise, coordinating testing resources). Identify, analyze, & retest defects relating to system changes, procedures, or workflows in regards to requirements or specifications. Create & maintain test management documentation & reports. Ensure the Project Portfolio Planning System is kept current for assigned testing initiatives. Develop/create & distribute periodic & ad hoc reports. Provide Test Automation Developer with test automation requirements in order to test software enhancements, modifications & new releases for quality & functionality. Validate application test results to verify documented business requirements have been addressed & work appropriately. Follow the SDLC process, specifically in areas that relate to testing. Review, evaluate & make recommendations for process improvements. Investigate & test potential changes or solutions for company-wide applications & processes. Function as testing expert in the inspection of business & system requirements. Develop documentation for testing tools & conducts training for same. Provide accurate issue resolution for helpdesk requests &  assigned call tickets. Maintain confidentiality. Understand, use & retain the technical & business knowledge of the Enterprise for testing purposes. Create & manage queries for use in test case generation for testing applications/programs, troubleshooting production problems & troubleshooting development issues. This description identifies the responsibilities typically associated with the performance of the job. The percentage of time in any responsibility may vary between positions. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated application developer with a strong development background, a passion for software design, and understanding of design patterns. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a faced paced environment, and has a track record of getting things done.

More details at http://www.artemis-solutions.com/careers.aspx#saad

Seeking developer to contribute to software and web services projects.

Will analyze requirements, develop designs, code and test software, and help improve our processes to develop high quality products.

Requires website development, data modeling, software engineering, and database design skills. The right candidate will be skilled with the following technologies: .NET (C#, ASP, or VB), SQL Server, HTML, javascript, and web server administration.

Familiarity with project management, use cases/requirements gathering, DNS, Apache, UML, C/C++, Java, network administration, sales, and/or CMM is a plus.

Hours flexible (part-time or full-time arrangements available).

Liquid Web Inc is a rapidly expanding web hosting company which currently operates three Data Centers in the Lansing area.  We have continued to make major expansions into the managed dedicated and virtual private server markets.  While the majority of our operations are Linux-based, we are continuing to expand in the Windows managed hosting market. We are accepting applications for Customer Support Technicians to work directly at our Lansing, MI Data Centers.          
Job Duties:

• Provide professional and friendly support consistently via telephone and electronic help desk
• Troubleshoot and solve a wide range of customer support issues from basic to complex
• System monitoring and response
• Operating system and application installation/configuration
• Performing scheduled maintenance

• tasks

Skill Requirements:

• Solid working knowledge of RPM based Linux Distributions
• Solid working knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003
• Experience with Apache, BIND, and IIS preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• One year previous experience preferred
• Ability to work at our Lansing, MI Data Center required

More details at http://www.liquidweb.com/about/jobs.html

Liquid Web Inc is a rapidly expanding web hosting company which currently operates three Data Centers in the Lansing area.  We have continued to make major expansions into the managed dedicated and virtual private server markets. Enterprise support provides custom, personalized support for our crucial customers. We are accepting applications for Enterprise Support Technicians to work directly at our Lansing, MI Data Centers.         

Job Duties:

• Provide professional and friendly support consistently via telephone and electronic help desk
• Co-Manage customer accounts and provide basic capacity planning assistance
• Troubleshoot and solve a wide range of customer support issues from basic to complex
• Develop custom solutions for expanding customer setups
• Troubleshoot and support internally developed engineering products
• System monitoring and response
• Operating system and application installation/configuration
• Performing scheduled maintenance

• tasks

Skill Requirements:

• Advanced working knowledge of RPM based Linux Distributions
• Scripting/coding experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• One year previous experience preferred
• Ability to work at our Lansing, MI Data Center required

More details at http://www.liquidweb.com/about/jobs.html

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is currently seeking an Information Technology Programmer/Analyst.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform as an analyst/programmer to design and develop advanced Java components for the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), in support of the Office of Retirement Services' enterprise level retirement application. Typical assignments would include the creation of new program components, enhancing application functionality, and analyzing and resolving problems with existing code, in adherence to Application Support Team (AST) standards and development methodolgies. This role requires the ability to independently develop technical specifications based on written requirements, programming Java code in a J2EE environment using the Websphere Application Studio Developer (WSAD) environment, accessing relational databases, performing unit tests, creating test plans, executing system tests, and managing software merges for developed code. In addition, individuals in this role provide technical support to others on the AST including review of assignments, code, test results and problem analysis.

This position will be available on our website until 04/03/12

The Application Systems Analyst position supports the college's administrative computer applications. This includes planning and coordinating the implementation and subsequent maintenance of college-wide administrative computer systems and application software used to provide data for college business operations in a timely and efficient manner. This includes defining requirements, developing and testing systems, solving problems, preparing related documentation, and acting as a technical liaison to ITS (Information Technology Services) and other college personnel.

This position may interchangeably fulfill the duties of the Application Systems Analyst (Banner Support) position.

Description:
This position functions as an entry to advanced level Information Systems Analyst/Programmer on the Central Office Support Area.  The employee will participate in a variety of assignments that provide for the development, enhancement and maintenance of the Local Accounting System Replacement (LASR) and Bureau Information Tracking System (BITS) Wed applications in a complex environment.  The architecture and specifications for LASR is a complex computer system in Oracle Financials.  This analyst will need to have skills in Oracle, SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, and Oracle's 61 Development tools and use other Oracle tools as well as skills in .Net, Web Development and Business Objects.  This position also will assess user problems and needs, design, develop, implement, and develop database applications in support of the Department of Human Services.  It is expected that the employee will become familiar with Agency Service and [procedures and assist in development and maintenance of highly complex computer applications.

Requirements:
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics.

Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
 
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician may be substituted for the education requirement.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician may be substituted for the education requirement.