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Tech Jobs 3/8/10
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Tech Jobs 3/1/10
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Information Systems Director
Family Tree, Inc.
Location:Wheat Ridge
Job Level:Mid
Company Description:
Since 1976, Family Tree has provided a continuum of services and shelter to families and youth of metro Denver to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. Last year, Family Tree provided services to more than 31,000 people, including more than 25,000 nights of safe shelter to families and individuals who might otherwise be homeless. The mission of Family Tree is to help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness to become safe, strong and self-reliant.
Job Description:
The Information Systems Director leads all internal IT operations of Family Tree's voice and data systems. This hands-on director level position is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the organization's server, workstations, databases, wide area network, and phone systems. The IS Director supports 90+ workstations across multiple locations in the Denver-metro area. This role also actively develops and implements technology strategies and improvements; supports the organization's accounting and fundraising systems; formulates IT policies and procedures; and, participates in cross-organizational initiatives to improve processes and tools.
Job Qualifications:
This position requires either a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of five years experience managing information systems, including data processing and network administration, or comparable education/experience mix. Ability to troubleshoot multiple software and hardware issues; experience with Microsoft products; MS Office Windows XP, MS Small Business Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server 2003/2008 required. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator or A+ designations are preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal skills; customer service skills; project management skills; problem solving capabilities and consultative skills. Experience with fundraising (Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge) and accounting (Solomon) and other software
applications experience preferred. Must understand voice communications systems, vendor contract management and technology budget analysis.
Salary: $60-75K|low to mid 60's
Application Deadline:03/31/2010
How to Apply: Send cover letter and resumes to hrjobs@thefamilytree.org
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Web/Graphic Design/IT Specialist
Internat'l Society for Prevention of Child Abuse
The Web/Graphic Design/IT Specialist is responsible for the design, management and maintenance of the ISPCAN website. This position is also charged with the graphic design of all ISPCAN publications and other promotional material, both electronic and paper-based as needed. This position is responsible for managing the IT issues of a small organization, including maintaining the server and LAN infrastructure, system backup and recovery. In addition, the specialist will recommend and install all needed hardware, software and computer peripheral upgrades. This position reports to the Executive Director.
Specific Duties will include:
• Refine and retool ISPCAN’s current homepage and website to reflect current needs.
• Manager multiple simultaneous web project requests with daily release schedules.
• Design and maintain web pages for ISPCAN conferences, events, publications and programs.
• Monitor website traffic; evaluate and determine strategies for improvement.
• Support effective web marketing of conferences, publications and membership benefits.
• Maximize computer technology to achieve more successful exhibition/booth marketing.
• Perform LAN and computer maintenance as necessary, including regular system backups.
• Implement best practices in web-related security and protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all hardware and software issues.
• Conduct technology inventory and make purchasing recommendations.
• Identify gaps in ISPCAN’s IT system and make recommendations for enhancements.
• Design and edit all ISPCAN publications and coordinate with printing vendors.
• Improve accessibility and functionality of ISPCAN’s VID (Virtual Issues Discussions) and Listserv mailing list.
• Supervise IT-related outside contractors and manage special projects as assigned.
Requirements for Position: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in web development and/or computer science-related field with at least 3 years post-degree hands-on experience. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification highly desirable. Superb visual design skills and creativity. High proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite 4, including In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Publisher and Flash. Experience with scripting for database-driven sites and a solid working knowledge of HTML, XML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript. A considerable comfort level with hardware component diagnosis and repair is vital. Experience with Access database required. The following characteristics are essential: highly organized and results-oriented with focus on
deadlines and deliverables, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively multi-task, initiative, flexible and positive attitude, professional demeanor, integrity and high ethical standards, and interpersonal dexterity. Bilingual is beneficial but not required. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references and salary requirements (mandatory for consideration) electronically (no phone calls, please) to: Acting Executive Director at execdirector@ispcan.org.
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Mobile Software QA Lead
MapQuest
Industry: Hi Tech
Job Level: Senior
Company Description:
Since 1996, MapQuest.com has been helping people find places, get there, and find places nearby. MapQuest.com is consistently ranked as a leading mapping site and (comScore Media Metrix), as well as a Top 20 US Website.
We are headquartered downtown in Denver, Colorado and encompass Internet, Wireless, and Business Solutions businesses.
Job Description:
We are looking for an exceptional mobile software QA lead. This is a hands-on position where you will lead by example the MapQuest mobile QA team. Successful candidates will have:
Job Qualifications:
Required
5+ years of software QA experience
3+ years of mobile software QA experience
3+ years lead or management experience for a team of QA engineers
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work across multiple projects with aggressive timelines
Demonstrated ability to succeed under an Agile (Scrum) development process
Ability to write comprehensive test plans in an Agile development environment
Deep understanding of the handset market, mobile platforms, mobile testing environments and tools
Experience prioritizing issues and driving bug scrubs
Desired
Experience in mobile client and mobile web product testing
Experience with automated test tools and writing automation scripts
Experience managing a global team in round-the-clock testing
Salary: TBD
Application Deadline: 03/24/2010
How to Apply: Email resume to chip.millson@mapquest.com
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Web Developer
Return Path
Job Description
Return Path is a growing, thriving, Inc 500 company full of smart, motivated people. Our 150+ employees are a tightly-knit, super-focused and incredibly dedicated team. We work hard, and we're passionate about making email work better for both businesses and consumers. One of our primary goals is to provide a challenging, exciting, fair, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment for all employees. We are recognized as industry leaders and innovators. How do we do this? Well, we have the internal architecture to optimize our talent and turbo-evolve its development. This role will support our competitive position in the following ways:
The Impact You'll Have at RP
Do you have a knack and passion for problem solving? Maybe you are a person who thrives on collaboration and working on a team. We're looking for top-notch performers to join the Return Path development team. Our business is growing and our development team has a lot of new and interesting problems to solve.
* As part of the development team you will be part of a team developing new and interesting products for everyone in the email ecosystem.
* Work collaboratively — if you like going off in a corner and coding this will not be for you.
* Work as part of a small cross functional team of email & engineering experts.
* We don't throw code over the wall — we work continuously with other members of the technology department and other business groups, to resolve development/production issues as they occur, refine and improve existing products, and define and clarify requirements for new products.
What You've Done
* Overall you have a 3-5 years recent professional software development
* Recent experience in web technologies including PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
* Strong SQL skills ideal
* Some PERL experience would be a plus
* Recent history of working on development teams with at least 2 other people, genuinely enjoy working on teams and collaboration in problem solving
* You have a recent history of building and supporting systems with a large user base.
* You have a passion for usability and building awesome interfaces.
* You have experience in interacting with a Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations group aka - You play well with others
* Knowledge of email technology a plus — SMTP, DKIM Authentication, MIME
* You are an excellent communicator
* You'd rather spend your time solving problems than architecting systems
* You have a strong sense of end to end ownership and drive to complete a project
* You genuinely care about the success of the business and the team
* You are interested in working in an agile environment
* BS/BA Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
What it's like to work here
It's great! From the CEO and senior management team to the newest entry-level employee, we are a company that cares a lot about fostering a great work environment and a fun, energetic, success-oriented culture. We have a strong philosophical believe that our people are our most important assets. And we don't just pay lip service to that phrase -- we incorporate it into our policies, and we live it every day. Yes, that philosophy means we have generous 'traditional' benefits, but it also means we take a lot of time to focus on high quality management and leadership, and time to make sure everyone in the company is in the right job, knows how his or her job contributes to the overall company mission, and has a clear sense of learning and career growth. We have great employee retention over
the years because people love coming to work here and really feel like they're part of something special. For more information visit www.returnpath.net
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Interactive Web Application Developer (Web Dev III)
UCAR
PLEASE NOTE: This is a new, full-time one-year term position with possibility of extension. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to Friday, March 5, 2010. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.
UCAR - Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program
Relocation benefits not provided
BASIC JOB FUNCTION: Directs web activities at the entity (UCAR/NCAR/UCP) level. Works with customers to define website requirements. Coordinates, designs, develops, tests and maintains robust standards-compliant web interfaces, dynamic websites and related applications for the GLOBE Program. Designs interior page layouts and content formatting and creates CSS. Tests and launches web projects within an agile/sprint team setting. Working with Product Owners and a graphic artist, codes CSS, HTML, Javascript and jQuery.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program is a worldwide hands-on science education program that facilitates students, teachers and scientists to collaborate on inquiry-based study and research about the dynamics of Earth's environment. It is supported by NASA, NOAA, NSF and the U.S. Department of State.
NOTE: Applicant will be required to submit a portfolio of verifiable website development and website design work during the interview phase.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Designs and develops robust and compliant web sites and related applications. Evaluates requirements and future web needs and develops infrastructure that is extensible and modular.
Builds complex database interactions into web pages. Designs database schemas.
Works with technical and administrative management to elicit information, target audience, research and plan and develop original web solutions based on objectives and target audience.
Designs security into web sites and web applications. Ensures the application of information security policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Internet services.
Adapts user interface (UI) design to back-end capabilities.
Modifies web sites based on new web technologies and standards. Takes lead on defining institutional web directions, standards and guidelines. Coordinates long range web application development efforts across the organization.
Provides technical consultation, planning and administration of the software infrastructure use and technical support for the implementation and maintenance of organization web sites.
Provides project leadership for web related projects.
Recognizes and develops solutions for browser compatibility issues.
Is responsible for transition of legacy content from existing web platforms to the new webpage and content layouts including both static and Content Management System supported content.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science and/or web technologies; and
* at least six years' experience; or
* an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For full job description and to apply, click here
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Tech Jobs 2/15/10
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Senior Web Application Developer
McAfee
Location: Denver, Co
McAfee is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to browse and shop the web securely. With our unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee helps home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers to comply with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. Our products are unique in how they work together to make security affordable and manageable. These days, the threats are tougher, and the perpetrators are trickier. As we have for more than 20 years, McAfee delivers superior protection that is trusted by millions of people.
This position will work in McAfee's SaaS Business Unit, to advance the products in the Archival and Web security team. This position will be responsible for design & development in our advanced web applications, which employ java back-end server code, and the latest AJAX frameworks and a multi-tiered application model.
This position is responsible for design, development, troubleshooting and debugging of complex software applications. This also includes development of testing procedures, as well as functional and technical documentation.
Must haves:
o 4-5 years experience in Java back-end programming; J2SE, J2EE, Java 5, and Java containers (Tomcat)
o Strong knowledge of OO design, design patterns, UML, and XML
o 3 years experience with the PostgreSQL database engine (version 7.3 and higher) and PG/PLSQL scripting language.
o Strong knowledge and skills in web services architecture including web services standards like REST
Nice to Haves:
o Experience in the PHP language is a strong plus
o Experience with Javascript, XML-RPC, and the Apache web server is a plus
o Experience with AJAX concepts & frameworks is a plus.
o Adaptive to a rapidly changing environment and works creatively with minimal supervision.
o Ability to work in a fast-paced agile development model
o Excellent time management skills in handling multiple priorities with individual deadlines.
o Must work well in both a team environment as well as a sole contributor.
o Good written and oral communication skills.
Skills Desired:
o Demonstrated track record with building scalable web systems
o System Administration under RedHat Linux version 9 a plus.
o Database Administration under PostgreSQL 7.3 or higher a plus.
o Able to understand complex data patterns.
Education:
o Bachelor of Science/Arts in Computer Science
We offer a full range of competitive benefits to our full-time employees. Our extensive plan includes company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Account, Educational Assistance Program, 401(k), ESPP and more! Please visit us @ www.mcafee.com or apply online @ http://www.mcafeecareers.com /
McAfee Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. McAfee Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Web Applications Developer
Rocky Mountain Institute
Location: Boulder, CO
Job Level:Entry
Company Description:
RMI's style is non-adversarial and trans-ideological, emphasizing integrative design, advanced technologies, and mindful markets. Our strategic focus, executed through specific initiatives designed to take our work rapidly to scale, is to map and drive the transition from coal and oil to efficiency and renewables.
We work extensively with the private sector, as well as with civil society and government, to create abundance by design and to apply the framework of natural capitalism.
Job Description:
Web Applications Developer
One-year term position
The duties of the Web Applications Developer are to manage and administer all the technical operations of RMI's family of external and internal web sites. He/she reports to the Communications Director and is a shared resource between Communications and IT.
This position plays a central role in maintaining and evolving all external and internal web applications and systems, and will research and track new web technologies and service applications in order to keep abreast of the best way to deliver information to various constituents.
The ideal candidate is a focused self-starter who can juggle multiple projects, and one who takes a holistic approach to solving challenges across systems and requirements.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain internal and external web applications on one or more platforms
* Works at the API level to evolve/streamline intersecting data points
* Performs requirements analysis, functional and technical design, application development, unit and system testing, and production deployment
* Evaluates systems specifications for web site requirements and determines and implements the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.
* Work closely with Online Editor to implement new projects and applications for the external facing company website
* Effectively manage and interface with external web development and hosting vendors to build and manage website projects
* Works closely with Development to manage and evolve integration with the database and its interface, and on new web application projects
* Maintains ecommerce functionality
* Ensures privacy and security standards are met
* Help create and maintain technical documentation
Job Qualifications:
* At least four years of experience in Object Oriented Programming concepts
* Basic software programming experience in C#/ASP.NET, including coding, compiling, and debugging
* Comfortable in PHP/CGI, HTML/ XHTML, JavaScript (AJAX, DHTML), CSS, and MySQL
* Experience managing multiple .NET and LAMP based CMSs
* Experience with Microsoft SharePoint a plus
* Strong organizational and project management skills
* Attention to detail
* Experience in a multi-player, fast-paced creative environment
* B.S. in Computer Science and/or Engineering preferred
Salary: TBD
Application Deadline:03/11/2010
How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to schan@rmi.org
Website:www.rmi.org
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