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Position: Senior SQL DBA with Enterprise Data Experience
Length of Contract: 3 months
Job Description: The Senior DBA will work in a team with engineering and content groups and will be responsible for evaluation, implementation and support of all database systems deployed for internal and external customer systems support teams. Primary focus will be supporting SQL Server database systems within the Data Warehouse, Global Registration, Advertising, and various other systems; hardware configurations, network and systems design and architecting, performance and optimization, process improvement, and systems documentation. Some work with web applications, content delivery systems, and networking. Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent work experience; 5 plus years of demonstrated IT work experience; emphasis towards production support of high capacity mission-critical SQL Server database systems with significant Internet components; some experience with general WIN systems admistration. Some work with content delivery systems, custom software implementation are included
Desired Skills & Experience: -5+ years experience a must
-Expertise in SQL Server database administration principals including configuration, implementation, modeling, maintenance, security, disaster recovery, availability strategies, migrations and upgrades, troubleshooting/performance tuning, TSQL.
-Expertise with configuring, implementing and supporting high availability strategies with SQL systems including MS clustering, SQL log shipping, DTS, and SQL replication
-Expertise with implementing data solutions including SQL log shipping, DTS, SQL replication.
-Expertise with SQL Server version upgrades, data and server migrations.
-Expertise with SQL Server performance tuning, optimization and troubleshooting.
-Excellent knowledge and experience with TSQL.
-Experience with planning and implementation of enterprise data storage solutions including SAN and NAS
-Experience in OS system administration, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, preventative maintenance, and security procedures.
-Hardware systems understanding, RAID and disk subsystems particularly with database servers, troubleshooting, and replacement
-Experience with system Disaster Recovery planning and implementation.
-Use of monitoring and troubleshooting utilities to effectively diagnose problems
-Web and application server experience including administration, configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, preventative maintenance, and security procedures.
-Basic understanding of basic internet protocols and standards such as -DNS, FTP, SSH, HTML, XML, JDBC, ODBC, SNMP and other protocols
-Basic understanding of Network systems with a focus on HTTP protocol, IP communication, load balancing equipment, and basic network troubleshooting
-Some experience in relevant scripting or programming languages (VB, ActiveX, Perl, JavaScript, Python, Java, etc)
- pay depends on experience
Contact: Please email resume to careers@avidian.com with Senior SQL DBA in the line.
Position: Senior Java Developer
Length of Contract: 2-3 months
Job Description: The Senior Java Developer will work on leading edge internet projects
Desired Skills & Experience: QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
-BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
-Ten or more years experience in software development, with at least five years focusing on Java-based, database-driven web applications

3-5 years experience in a Development Lead role

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
-Proficient in Java/J2EE programming
-Experience with object-oriented design and design patterns
-Experience in designing database applications, including schema definition, SQL scripting, and application interfaces to DBMS data
-Proficient in designing for performance, scalability and high availability, and the tools/methodologies involved
-Proficient in use of standard web languages/protocols, including HTTP, XML, HTML
-Proficient in use of scripting and utility tools such as ANT, Perl, shell, VBscript, etc.
-Experience in writing functional/technical specifications for complex projects
-Ability to create development schedules and work breakdowns from specifications
-Ability to complete projects on time/budget and with minimal management oversight
-Ability to communicate effectively across a broad range
Contact: Please email resume to careers@avidian.com with Senior Java Developer Position in subject line.
Position: Senior Software Developer
Length of Contract: 2-3 months
Job Description: The Senior Software Developer will work at our office to develop core features in Prophet. May be responsible for leading a team of software developers.
Desired Skills & Experience: -5+ years experience with VB/VB.net, C++, XML, and Windows application development
-.Net development experience
-MS Outlook/Office Com-Addin development experience (desired)
-SQL server 2000 (writing stored procedures)
-Windows installer, InstallShield and build experience (desired)
-Client/Server application development experience
-UI development experience
-Strong verbal and communication skills
-Ability to work in a team environment, under tight deadlines
-Strong problem solving and solution development skills
-CS or EE degree a plus
- pay depends on experience
Contact: Please email resume to careers@avidian.com with Senior Software Developer Position in subject line.
Position: Software QA Engineer
Length of Contract: 2-3 months
Job Description: The Software QA positions will work with the Quality Assurance team to run Prophet, the contact management solution built into Outlook, through it's final paces before launching new features and updates.
Desired Skills & Experience: - minimum 3-5 years of user interface and feature testing experience
- experience testing web applications and/or windows applications, especially Microsoft Outlook®/Office
- understanding of bug reporting and regression process
- pay depends on experience
Contact: Please email resume to careers@avidian.com with Software QA Engineer Position in subject line.
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