COGNOS ADMIN/ Senior Web Developer/Web Developer/senior Java developer/JAva Architect/

COGNOS ADMIN/ Senior Web Developer/Web Developer/senior Java developer/JAva
Architect/

Position: Cognos Admin
Location: Woodlawn (Baltimore), MD
Description: contract opportunity
***Candidates must be strictly ADMINS for this role, not a developer/admin
mix in their career***

Description:
* Experience with Cognos software installation and support
with the understanding of how it runs and the interaction of the pieces.
This includes such software modules as Impromptu, ReportNet, Framework
Manager, etc.
* The Cognos Admin responsible for planning, conducting, and
directing the analysis and implementation of Cognos system integrations,
empowering and training users in Cognos, and helping to ensure the ongoing
support, development, and maintenance of the Cognos tool.
* The incumbent of this position possesses strong analysis
skills with the ability to identify, review, and evaluate existing data
structures.
* He/she must apply a broad knowledge of the principles,
practices, and procedures related to the Cognos environment and usually work
with minimum supervision

Responsibilities:
* Coordinate with project team members and vendor to ensure timely,
accurate, and complete delivery of committed tasks.
* Promote and ensure appropriate use of the Cognos.
* Develop and deliver Cognos presentations and trainings.
* May be assisted by Entry Level personnel and usually reports to
or works with a Senior Level specialist.
* Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality
and ingenuity.
* Adheres to applicable CMMI policies and procedures.
* Responsible for providing recommendations for improving the
clients CMMI standard processes and procedures for area of responsibility.

Experience Requirements:
* 4+ years Cognos Administration and Development Experience
* Solutions for development of cubes, dashboards and reports using
Cognos
* Cognos Administration to include: Installation and Configuration;
LDAP and AD Security configuration, Performance Management.
* Constructing data decomposition diagrams, providing data flow
diagrams and documenting the process.
* Identifying and documenting data quality issues and data
patterns.
* Writing code for database access, modification and construction
including stored procedures.
* Familiarity with a variety of the field concepts, practices and
procedures. Ability to rely on instruction and pre-established guidelines to
perform function of the job.
* Experience using other Business Intelligence Reporting/Querying
tools as well various ETL Tools. (Examples- Informatica, MicroStrategy, and
Business Objects) would be beneficial.

Required Skills:
* Strong SQL skills
* Experience working on multiple platforms (Oracle, DB2, SQL
Server, Teradata)
* Demonstrating some capability in: OLAP, Reporting, and/or
Modeling
* Contributing to the creation and delivery of presentations to
project teams
* Performing a variety of tasks with some degree of creativity and
latitude.
* Good understanding of database structures, theories, principles,
and practices
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good team player; works well with others

Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field is
required or three (3) years of directly related professional experience may
be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree requirement



Position: Senior Web Developer
Location: Woodlawn (Baltimore), MD
Openings: 3
Description: long-term contract opportunity

**Must have solid Java skills; at least one of the three openings is looking
for architecture skills and experience leading a development project**
Responsibilities:

* We are seeking a Web Developer (WD) supporting a Federal agency
that is in the process of migrating from the existing Adobe architecture to
a system that is web-based. The new software must provide the agency with a
reliable, scalable architecture that permits users to access the system via
the SSA Intranet. In addition, the software should provide the ability to
leverage current agency technologies and be capable of adding functionality
using standard development tools (e.g. HTML, Java, and JavaScript). There
are two major efforts:
1) Refactoring and development of a system architecture to prepare
for Production rollout; and,
2) Conversion of existing forms to HTML-based forms used in the new
application.
* The WD interacts with the customer and reviews requirements
documentation, and interacts with the customer to glean and assess
requirements. Subsequently, applies required skills to develop and unit test
web-based code. The WD develops weekly status reports to report
accomplishments.

Requirements:

* Project Management skills.
* Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication
skills and be able to effectively work with the customer.
* Ability to mentor other web developers.
* Experience designing and implementing enterprise architectures.
* Java, J2EE, SOA, XML, Object Oriented Analysis, JMS, DB2, SQL,
JDBC, JavaScript, CSS, MKS, HTML, SSL, Web Services, SOAP, SMAL,
WS-Security, WebSphere, and RAD.

Desired:

* Knowledge and understanding of mainframe-based development and
testing.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to
prepare reports, briefings, and demonstrations.
* Strong working knowledge of Windows and Office (Word and Excel).
* Working knowledge of CMM (Capability Maturity Model) or CMMI (CMM
Integrated).

Education:

* An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in
Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with 11
years of professional experience.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to
beginning work***



Position: Web Developer
Location: Woodlawn (Baltimore), MD
Openings: 1
Description: long-term contract opportunity

**Most important skills are HTML and CSS**

* Web Developer (WD) supporting a Federal agency that is in the
process of migrating from the existing Adobe architecture to a system that
is web-based. The new software must provide the agency with a reliable,
scalable architecture that permits users to access the system via the SSA
Intranet. In addition, the software should provide the ability to leverage
current agency technologies and be capable of adding functionality using
standard development tools (e.g. HTML, Java, and JavaScript). There are two
major efforts:
* Refactoring and development of a system architecture to prepare
for Production rollout; and,
* Conversion of existing forms to HTML-based forms used in the new
application.
* The WD interacts with the customer and reviews requirements
documentation, and interacts with the customer to glean and assess
requirements. Subsequently, applies required skills to develop and unit test
web-based code. The WD develops weekly status reports to report
accomplishments.

Requirements:

* HTML, CSS - Minimum seven years of experience.
* Java (1.5 or above), JSP/Servlet/Struts (1.2 or above), XML and
RAD (7 or above), two to three years of experience or more.

Desired:

* Knowledge and understanding of large-scale development and
testing.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to
prepare reports, briefings, and demonstrations.
* Working knowledge of CMM (Capability Maturity Model) or CMMI (CMM
Integrated).

Note: This is neither an analyst position nor a telecommunicating position.

Education:
* An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in
Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with 11
years of professional experience.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to
beginning work***




Position: Web Developer/Forms Conversion Specialist
Location: Woodlawn (Baltimore), MD
Openings: 3
Description: long-term contract opportunity

**Most important skills are HTML and CSS**
Responsibilities:

* Web Developer (WD) supporting a Federal agency that is in the
process of migrating from the existing Adobe architecture to a system that
is web-based. The new software must provide the agency with a reliable,
scalable architecture that permits users to access the system via the SSA
Intranet. In addition, the software should provide the ability to leverage
current agency technologies and be capable of adding functionality using
standard development tools (e.g. HTML, Java, and JavaScript). There are two
major efforts; however, this requisition is designed to support the
conversion of existing JetForm FormFlow Classic 2.2 and Adobe Form Designer
5.0 forms to HTML-based forms used in the new application.
* The WD interacts with the customer and reviews requirements
documentation, and interacts with the customer to glean and assess
requirements. Subsequently, applies required skills to develop and unit test
web-based code. The WD develops weekly status reports to report
accomplishments.

Requirements:
HEAVY FOCUS ON HTML, CSS, XML.

* Java, J2EE, SOA, XML, Object Oriented Analysis, JMS, DB2, SQL,
JDBC, JavaScript, CSS, MKS, HTML, SSL, Web Services, SOAP, SMAL,
WS-Security, WebSphere, and RAD.

Desired:

* Knowledge and understanding of mainframe-based development and
testing.
* Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to
prepare individual status reports.
* Strong working knowledge of Windows and Office (Word and Excel).
* Working knowledge of CMM (Capability Maturity Model) or CMMI (CMM
Integrated).
* Note: This is neither an analyst position nor a
telecommunicating position.

Education:

* An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in
Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with
minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to
beginning work***

Position: Senior Java Developer
Location: Woodlawn (Baltimore), MD
Description: long-term contract opportunity

NOTE: The client will be interviewing for this position THIS week, need to
fill asap!

**Must have emphasis on EJB, Struts, Web Services**
Responsibilities:

* The Senior Java Developer will demonstrate extensive knowledge
and experience in designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting complex
enterprise level applications and other system software using SOA
principles, strong working knowledge of server administration, and database
concepts, and superior oral and written communications skills to effectively
convey progress, issues, reports, and other customer deliverables with
clarity and value. Evaluate requirements and provide design and development
solutions. Works without technical oversight, and possibly as the leader of
a team as required. Mentor and train junior developers.

Requirements:

* 11+ years IT Software development experience in Java
* Demonstrated technical leadership proficiency, coupled with
exceptional strategic and critical thinking skills
* Must be creative, innovative and able to provide original
concepts and designs for complex architecture
* Demonstrated proficiency to create and maintain technical
documentation of architecture, high and low level design documents for
applications development
* Demonstrated proficiency to initiate, create, and maintain
well-written Software Requirements Specification (SRS) documents, ongoing
progress reports, project planning/monitoring documentation, etc.
* Superior communication skills to articulate and present ideas and
concepts effectively.
* Exceptional and proven problem solving skills
* Actively participates and leads design initiatives, design
meetings, architectural review, and code review for complex enterprise-level
systems
* Strong relational database experience - preferably DB2
* Strong working experience with Web architecture and Web design
and development tools and languages such as Java Servlets, JDBC,
JavaBeans/EJBs, SQL, JSP, JavaScript, Struts, Tiles, HTML
* Experience working with JMS, Message Driven Bean, MQ Series
* Experience with XML processing such as XSD, XPath, XSL, XSLT,
etc.
* Knowledge of Internet Explorer 6 and/or 7
* Experience working with IBM Web Sphere Application server
* Experience with complex programming, program debugging, data
analysis, problem analysis and resolution issues within OO application
systems
* Self managed with the ability to coach and mentor others
* Designs, develops, integrates, and deploys architectural and
programming solutions, with adherence to standards, plans, and
specifications
* Leads the formulation, review and recommendation for new and
improved business and process solutions with stakeholders, utilizing
knowledge and experience to define opportunities.
* Contributes to all areas of the development process, including
data modeling, system architecture and design, technology selection, unit
and regression test design and implementation, etc.
* Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance

Desired:

* Designs, develops, integrates, and deploys innovative
enterprise-level system solutions, applying reverse-engineering and
reengineering disciplines to develop strategic solutions
* Provides technical expertise, support, and oversight in design
and development of IT architecture, SDLC documentation, process improvement,
logical and physical database and application design, change control, and
problem resolution
* Experience working with deployment scripts - server build,
installs, etc.
* Experience implementing SOA Web Services, including security
* Section 508 experience
* Ability to independently and rapidly learn new technology, as
needed
* Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Visio, and Project
* Familiarity with project management frameworks
* Project management experience
* Develops time/cost estimates
* US citizen preferred.

Education:

* An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in
Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with
11+ years of professional experience.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to
beginning work***

Position: Sr. Java Developer/Architect
Location: Woodlawn (Baltimore), MD
Description: long-term contract opportunity
Responsibilities:

* The Senior Java/Web Services Programmer shall have extensive
experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting applications and
computer/network operating system and other system software.
* Has prime accountability for major projects and will develop
detailed and robust requirements, code, test, and implement proposed
systems.
* Hands-on experience with projects supporting Service Oriented
Architecture principles.
* Works without technical oversight or as the leader of a team as
required.
* May serve as a Work Order Manager or Back-up Work Order Manager.

* Shall also possess strong oral and written communications skills
in order to clearly and effectively convey issues, reports, and other
deliverables to SSA counter parts.

Requirements:

* Experience with J2EE technologies such as Core Java, JSP,
EJB, JDBC, JMS, WASD, Web sphere, RAD and Servlets.
* Experience with one or more Enterprise Architecture
Frameworks such as Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), Zachman
or TOGAF Frameworks.
* Experience with UML. Knowledge of design patterns.
* Delivering at least two SOA Enterprise-level Projects
including at least one involving legacy systems.
* Experience with J2EE Framework/ORM such as Struts and
Hibernate.
* Solid OOD/OOP foundation with experience in UML diagramming
and design documentation.
* Database experience such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, SQL and
JDBC.
* Strong XML processing experience such as XSD, XPath, XSL,
XSLT, etc.
* Experience with JavaScript, HTML, SSL.
* Experience with complex programming, program debugging, data
analysis, problem analysis and resolution issues within OO application
systems.
* Communication skills to present ideas and concepts
effectively; strong and proven problem solving.
* Self-managed with the ability to mentor others.
* Familiarity with project management frameworks.
* Familiar with Rational Unified Process, CMM/CMMI.
* Familiar with MS Project and Visio.
* Familiarity with IT Governance frameworks.

Education:

* An undergraduate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited university in
Computer Science, Information Technology or a computer related field with 11
years of professional experience. We can consider candidates with Business,
Math, or Engineering degrees but there must be a related IT focus.

***Candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance prior to
beginning work***