Technology: Jobs 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

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.  The Liquid Web Marketing Team is looking for an Event and Promotions Assistant. The Liquid Web Marketing Team is responsible for all advertising, PR, social media, website, promotions, employee events and merchandise distribution.
Liquid Web provides numerous events for our 300+ team members. The events are all free to employees and Liquid Web usually provides transportation to and from the event. Liquid Web events include:

• Holiday party
• Michigan princess riverboat party
• Chilli Cook-Off
• Redwings, Lions, Tigers and Pistons games
• Free Food Friday
• Movie Events
• Golf Outings
• and many more!

Liquid Web also provides free merchandise through our online shop. This merchandise needs to be shipped to customers and distributed to employees. 

The Event and Promotions Assistant will be responsible for scheduling, managing, negotiating pricing and executing events. This position will also be responsible for distributing and managing promotional materials.

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop web applications with a heavy focus on code reuse, extensibility, scalability, and maintainability
• Gather business objectives, perform research, and recommend solution

General Qualifications

• Mid Level Developer
• 3-5 years of experience

• preferred

Technical Requirements

• Firm understanding of following technologies/languages: ASP.NET, C#, SQL, Web Services, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Object Oriented Programming

Other Experience that is Valued
 XML/XSL/XSD, SharePoint, DotNetNuke, MCAD or MCSD certifications

Lead the planning, development and operation of LCC's web presence. Set priorities, execute and monitor work on the web site. Ensure the web effectively meets the marketing, public relations, and internal and external needs of the College. Additional details at https://www.jobs.lcc.edu.

LSJ Media, a Gannett company, has a journalism opening for a Digital Producer who will ensure our products across all digital platforms (web, mobile, tablet, social media) have the most newsworthy, accurate and urgent news current content possible while actively engaging readers via social media.  The producer will help shape digital content by planning stories, photos, multimedia and more.  Position will coordinate breaking news online and across mobile platforms proactively and cooperatively with other editors and reporters and monitor wire services and competitive media in our markets.  Producers are responsible for posting incoming content, including text and multimedia, for all digital platforms, and in more limited cases collecting breaking news information for immediate publication.

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

We're looking for a talented project manager to join our growing team and to help our company deliver quality software in a timely manner  to our growing customer base. The Project Manager is responsible for efficiently managing/coordinating one or more projects concurrently, at varying stages of completion. You will work with customers, engineers, support, sales and other managers to determine project dependencies; help resolve technical issues; establish priorities; communicate schedules; and recommend escalations when appropriate. You will be expected to ensure successful completion of projects, communicate well using verbal and written skills, demonstrate the ability to grasp technical concepts, and work collaboratively with teams to meet project deadlines.

We have a focus on modern best practices such as automated testing, rapid releases, distributed version control, and object-oriented code. The growing need for automated deployment in the hosting industry means we get to interact with burgeoning technologies like virtualization, distributed systems, and automated network configuration. We're looking for more smart people to help us build out our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings and customer portals, as well as maintain and modernize our existing internal applications.

We leverage open source technologies (Perl, PostgreSQL, CPAN, CentOS) and are working towards a culture of contributing back to the community. Liquid Web still maintains a lot of its start-up roots, so self-starters with a get-it-done attitude thrive. We want people who strive to push things forward on the team and who aren't afraid to tackle a project head-on without a lot of hand-holding. The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize them effectively is a must.

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.

To provide ongoing support for corporate communications functions, including design and maintenance of websites, blogs, flash ads, Search Engine Optimization and video.

•Assist in the development and maintenance of corporate websites.
•Assisting in Search Engine Optimization
•Archiving completed files
•Producing training videos and flash ads
•Assisting with other projects as assigned

This individual should have excellent knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop CS5, Website development experience in HTML (5), CSS, ASP and JavaScript, Database management (MS Access 2007) and database driven website experience, PDF creation/modification.

Additional experience preferred: SEO Experience, InDesign, Illustrator and/or Premier, Multiple language web experience, building/editing Flash advertisements/animations and their integration into HTML and/or ASP files, WordPress management experience.

Education and/or Experience: 2 year diploma from a community college plus experience; or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in graphic design or related field from four-year college or university preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to travel on a limited basis.

Successful moderate-sized East Lansing, MI marketing and communications agency with good client mix and collaborative, fun work atmosphere seeks full- time front end web developer who is detail-oriented with strong design sensibilities. Will work closely with creative team and account executives to develop sites for clients in a variety of fields. 3-4 years experience required.

REQUIREMENTS include:
• Ability to create valid HTML/CSS markup while keeping web accessibility in mind.
• An eye for design and detail with ability to take PhotoShop mockups and translate them accurately to the web across multiple browsers.
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries (particularly jQuery) and desire to push designs to the next level using JavaScript.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn content management systems (WordPress, MODx, ExpressionEngine) and build completely custom CMS themes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and estimate time to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to communicate with clients having various levels of web literacy and be comfortable discussing projects with small- to medium-sized teams.
• Be able to assist in creating estimates based on project requirements.

We are looking for an individual who has a proven track record of successful cold calling and building immediate relationships. You must also be successful in selling across multiple digital platforms. We seek someone who can provide advertising and marketing solutions with new and innovative approaches. Must have a proven track record of consistent sales success and cold calling. We are looking for individuals with strong written and oral communication skills. You should also demonstrate a desire to seek out and win business by building relationships and cold calling.
Digital and or media sales experience is preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills required. As well as excellent presentation, interpersonal, problem solving and customer service skills are a must.

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.

The Business Department is seeking an adjunct faculty for our Entrepreneurial program to teach courses in the subject matter such as: Starting a Business, Writing a Business Plan, Feasibility Study, and Small Business Tax Information. These courses will introduce students to the world of entrepreneurs and their role in small business. There will be an emphasis on starting a "business" which will include the elements of entrepreneurship, management, marketing and finance. The internet will be used as a resource and many real-life cases will be studied. Required: Master's degree in Business or other related field. A minimum of two years of entrepreneurial work experience. Teaching experience.