Friday 30 August 2013

Senior Project Manager

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for a Senior Project Manager for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto, ON.

What makes this Special
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Role
Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in Wealth Business, Financial Services and a proven track record of delivering large projects. This individual will be working on an enterprise financial planning tools project.

 Responsibilities
  • Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them
  • Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues
  • Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions
  • Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis
  • Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk
  • Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them
  • Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required
  • Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis
  • Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects
  • Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/sponsor’s needs and deliver on desired outcomes

Requirements or Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in an IT-related discipline
  • PMP certification preferred
  • 8 to 10 years experience managing projects
  • Strong communications and facilitation skills are essential
  • Strong coordination skills required
  • Vendor management and relationship management skills are essential
  • Solid understanding of SDLC
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals
  • Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics
  • Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis
  • Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio
  • Highly organized with good time management skills
  • Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinker with creative problem solving skills and attention to detail

How to Apply
Online:
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Thursday 29 August 2013

Security Specialist

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for Security Specialist for a 3 months contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto, ON.

What makes this Special
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service

Requirements
  • Ensuring that all terminated contractors, consultants and professional service staff accounts have been deactivated or removed.
  • Perform Privileged Access Attestations by creating reports and mailing out to Management
  • Asking for their attestation.
  • Requires an eye for detail
  • Strong Organization skills
  • 100% compliance required.
  • Day-to-day PIDM activities such as:
  • Monitoring Privileged ID Access request and approving or rejecting based on Guidelines. (Must have experience in Unix Administration)
  • The efficient management of access for contractors, consultants and professional services users:
  • Track the life cycle of contractors, consultants and professional services staff.
  • Ensure access is terminated in a timely manner
  • Ensure access levels are appropriate for all contractors
  • Perform Priviledged ID Management administration activities within our Priviledged ID storage vault (Application –CyberArk).

Qualifications
  • Good analytical skills in order to design and analyze appropriate reports.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, highly visible, changing environment.
  • Good security awareness and knowledge.
  • Proven ability at building working relationships with partners, peers, and Management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple topics and partner demands concurrently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office software applications (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS-Project
  • Ability to adhere to and follow established Security Policies and processes.
  • Experience with CyberArk Administration
  • Unix, Windows Administration
  • Security desgination
  • Privileged ID approval/creation/revocation and Fire ID Management
  • Administration of a Credential Storage and Retrieval process (CyberArk)
  • Privileged Access Approvals for all platforms (Unix, Windows, ACF2, RACF, etc.)

Keywords: cyberark, security, acf2, racf, cissp

How to Apply
Online:
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Middleware SME

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
 
You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for a PEGA Specialist for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Mississauga, ON.

What makes this Special
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Role
We are looking for a PEGA Infrastructure Specialist for a 6 month contract.

Responsibilities
  • The Application Deploy group is accountable to deploy business application components, including infrastructure technology personalization required to configure the business applications. Business applications requiring deployment and configuration reside on key technology platforms that include Websphere Application Server (WAS), Tomcat, Enterprise Service Bus (WESB and Datapower), Pega, Filenet, SQL, and Oracle, as well as others.
  • Work closely with our Business Technology Solutions partners, IDBD Infrastructure Solutions, and IDBD Test Planners, to deploy and deliver technology solutions that are reliable, scalable, and secure.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years in the IT Technology field
  • Pega experience
  • Websphere Application Server (WAS)
  • Excellent Communication
  • Proficiency with MS Office PC software applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Knowledge of ITS internal Business practices and related tools/processes would be an asset.
  • Proven track record of delivering results and committed to operational and service excellence
  • Strong change management skills
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple platforms, deadlines, and competing priorities
  • Mature and professional manner and approach, with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization
  • Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills

Nice to have
  • Unix

How to Apply
Online:
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Senior Hadoop Designer/Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.
 
About The Job
Our client has a requirement for Hadoop Designer/Developer for a 3 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare

Role
We are looking for a 3 month contract with a specialized experience as Hadoop Technologist / Designer / Developer.

Responsibilities
  • Hadoop Technologist will be responsible for designing and implementation of complete Hadoop solutions, including data acquisition, storage, transformation, and analysis and a solid understanding of infrastructure planning, scaling, and administration considerations that are unique to Hadoop.
  • We are looking for candidates who have a broad set of technology skills across these areas and who can demonstrate an ability to apply Hadoop solutions to big data problems and learn quickly as the platform grows.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2 years of hand-on experience programming on Hadoop
  • Minimum of 4 years systems development and implementation experience
  • Experience with the following tasks in the context of Hadoop:
    • Implementation of ETL applications
    • Implementation of reporting applications
    • Application/implementation of custom analytics
    • Administration of relational databases
    • Data migration from existing data stores
    • Infrastructure and storage design
    • Developing capacity plans for new and existing systems

Preferred Skills
  • Hands-on experience with the Hadoop stack (e.g. MapReduce, Sqoop, Pig, Hive, Hbase, Flume)
  •  Hands-on experience with related/complementary open source software platforms and languages (e.g. Java, Linux, Apache, Perl/Python/PHP, Chef)
  • Hands-on experience with ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) tools (e.g Informatica, Talend, Pentaho)
  • Hands-on experience with BI tools and reporting software (e.g. Microstrategy, Cognos, Pentaho)
  • Hands-on experience with analytical tools, languages, or libraries (e.g. SAS, SPSS, R, Mahout)
  • Hands-on experience with "productionalizing" Hadoop applications (e.g. administration, configuration management, monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning)
  • Well versed in installing & managing Cloudera distribution of Hadoop (CDH3, CDH4, Cloudera manager, MapR, Hortonworks etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Hadoop based monitoring tools (NagiOS, Ganglia etc.)
  • Previous experience with high-scale or distributed RDBMS (Teradata, Netezza, Greenplum, Aster Data, Vertica)
  • Knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure (e.g. Amazon Web Services EC2, Elastic MapReduce) and considerations for scalable, distributed systems
  • Knowledge of NoSQL platforms (e.g. key-value stores, graph databases, RDF triple stores) Knowledge of many of the Corporate areas and experience in big financial institutions would be an asset and; Finance, Audit, Compliance, Legal, Risk Management, Marketing, Trade Finance, Treasury, Data Warehousing, and Business Intelligence.

Professional Skills Requirements
  • Self-starter, with a keen interest in technology and highly motivated towards success
  • Must be proactive and be prepared to address meetings
  • Must show initiative and desire to learn business subjects
  • Able to work independently and provide updates to management
  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • Excellent problem solving skills; proven teamwork and communication skills

 Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science

How to Apply
Online:
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Documentation Specialist

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for a Documentation Specialist for a 3 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto, ON.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Role
The Documentation Specialist will report to the Director, Corporate Project Governance or to a designate. The Information Technology division requires a manual outlining services and processes of the operation. There is much disparate information available in many different document forms that contain the information required. A professional technical writing resource is needed to present this information in a single document in easily understood language.

Responsibilities
  • Use the existing source documents (Word, Powerpoint, PDFs, Spreadsheets, hard copies, etc) to condense and write explanatory descriptions of IT services (Feedback will be solicited and provided by a team of IT and business contacts_
  • Port the resultant MS Word document to Adobe Acrobat to create tabular sections, hyperlinks to internal and external references, potential update mechanism, and other advanced features.

Requirements or Qualifications
  • 2-3 years experience in relevant work
  • Basic understanding of risk and control
  • Solid understanding of processes and how to document them
  • Advanced working knowledge of Visio
  • Experience using advanced features of Abobe Acrobat
  • A secondary education (business engineering, accounting, auditing, risk and control, information technology) ;
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment; ability to work under pressure.

How to Apply
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Wednesday 28 August 2013

Application Support Analyst - Intermediate

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for Application Support Analyst - Intermediate for a 6 months contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Main Role and Responsibilities
  • Support existing VAR applications. Resolve customer problems. Advise customer about, or perform maintenance of software system.
  • contractor will be supporting a couple of applications
  • The applications sit on Unix, Linux and Solaris platforms

 Requirements 
  • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
  • Knowledge of computer development software, such as SQL, UNIX/Solaris/Linux.
  • Data base commands/queries - Ie. SQL queries
  • Unix commands
  • Manager is seeking a candidate with 2-4 years experience
  • Financial Industry experience would be an asset but not a requirement

Education/Experience
  • Bachelor degree in computer science or relevant field required.
  • 2 to 4 years experience required.

Key Skills: Application Support, SQL, UNIX, Linux, Solaris, VAR (Value At Risk), Financial

How to Apply
Online:To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com






Java Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description
Our client has a requirement for Java developer for 240 days contract opportunity. The position is located in Ottawa.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirements or Qualifications
  • The proposed resource must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a Programmer/Software Developer .
  • The proposed resource must have a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
  • The proposed resource must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience within the last ten (10) years programming in Java in a J2EE environment.
  • The proposed resource must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years working with Rational Software Architect or Eclipse.
  • The proposed resource must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience within the last ten (10) years programming using Weblogic.
  • The proposed resource must have worked on at least one (1) Java application project in an environment that connects multiple public or private sector organizations through secure portals.
  • 10+ years programming in Java in a J2EE environment.
  • 8+ years programming using Weblogic.
  • 6+ years experience has experience within the last ten (10) years with web application development using two or more of the following technologies:
    • Spring Webflow
    • Spring MVC
    • Java Service Faces (JSF)
    • Java Server Pages (JSP)
    • DOJO
  • 7+ years experience within the last ten (10) years working with SQL
  • 5+ years experience within the last ten (10) years working with Hibernate.
  • 5+ years experience has experience within the last ten (10) years working with Spring framework.
  • 5+ years experience within the last ten (10) years working with one of the following version control systems: SVN or CVS.
  • 4 projects experience working on a Java application project in an environment that connects multiple public or private sector organizations through secure portals.

Keywords: Java, Weblogic, J2EE, University degree

How to Apply
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Java/J2EE Web Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description
Our client has a requirement for 2 Java Developers for a 6 month contract with possible extension. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of developing web applications projects in the J2EE space with a strong database backend.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Qualifications
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Excellent communication skills; will be speaking directly with clients and giving presentations
  • Experience developing web applications using Hibernate
  • Experience developing web applications using application servers such as websphere; weblogic
  • Liferay Portal is a very strong asset

Keywords: Liferay, Java/J2EE, Secret, Hibernate, weblogic, websphere

How to Apply
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Web Programmer/Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description
Our client has a 3-month contract for an experienced Web Developer to start as soon as possible.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirements
  • BSC in Computer Science or 3 years of technical certification in a relevant web development field
  • Enhanced Reliability Clearance
  • Must have 5 years of experience in web development
  • Must have strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Apache
  • Must have experience with WordPress (Multisite, Plugin, Widget, Shortcode)
  • Must have experience working in a collaborative environment using source code control and bug tracking system
  • Familiarity with web standards, optimization techniques and best practices
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites or Creative Cloud
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and multi-task
  • Ability to maintain good coding and documentation practices

Nice To Have
  • Responsive web site development
  • Mobile development using PhoneGap
  • Front-end and back-end web application experience
  • Social networking integration through API

Keywords: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Apache, development

How to Apply
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Business Development – Account Executive

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. is currently seeking a Business Development – Account Executive . This role will be responsible for developing and driving their territory’s sales strategy, identifying and qualifying leads while consistently closing business on a monthly basis in order to meet sales quotas in the staffing industry. In addition, the Director, Business Development will be responsible for consulting with clients, identifying requirements, presenting technical information in easily understood terms and develop relationships that meet/exceed customer needs.

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes base, a lucrative commission plan, and benefits. There is high income potential for this position - the only limitations are the ones you place on yourself! The successful candidate can look forward to an exciting challenge and rewarding career in this growing organization.

Key Roles
  • Research customer prospects
  • Marketing calls – connecting with 10 clients a day
  • Client presentations
  • Book initial client visits
  • Identify key decision makers in current and potential clients
  • Expand current client accounts’
  • Respond to RFI RFP RFQ

 Manage Existing Accounts
  • Develop existing clients by increasing use of contract & permanent staffing solutions target 8 or more requirements per month
  • Arrange contract for consultants represented by Zylog
  • Arrange perm placement for candidates represented by Zylog
  • Follow up with consultant or candidate at client site
  • Position expanded Zylog portfolio to key stakeholders in accounts

 Sales Activities
  • Size clients and industry’s to provide recommendations /solutions to business challenges through the use of contract & permanent staffing services.
  • 5 customer visits a week to get details of hiring process and needs
  • Coordinate between Zylog process and client hiring process
  • Represent client internally and provide the coverage for requisitions
  • Conduct final candidate screening prior to submitting 20 to clients and closing 2 -3 deals a month
  • Understand , explain and negotiate client contract and ensure non standard client MSA are in line with Zylog corporate policies
  • Complete the on boarding process ie Placement Summary
  • Ongoing follow up with client to detail satisfaction and ongoing business

 Sales Conduct in the Marketplace
  • Conduct all sales activity in accordance to Zylog corporate standards
  • Document all sales activities using our CRM tool
  • Use internal process and programs to initiate account development (Talentflow , CRM , Account plans, etc)

 Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business Administration is strongly preferred.
  • At least two (2) years sales experience. A proven track record of consistent quota attainment or over-achievement.
  • Knowledge of project based team staffing.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of IT industry and business climate.
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to be flexible, diligent and professional.
  • Ability to comprehend and then articulate technical and legal jargon in easily understood terms.
  • Ability to learn and add value quickly.
  • Capable of maintaining a sense of urgency and goal orientation.
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Desire and motivation to help build a world-class organization.
  • Ability to negotiate with clients on rates and legal contracts.

How to Apply
Online:
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Intermediate Business Analyst

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for 2 Intermediate Business Analysts for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto, ON.

What makes this Special
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Role
The Business Analysts will be part of the market risk group and will help fill gaps in multiple projects that are currently in place.

Requirements or Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in a related technical field
  • 3 to 4 years of related work experience, preferably in a financial institution.
  • Knowledge of concepts of VaR and Market Risk is an asset
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of linear and derivative products
  • Knowledge of testing concepts such as positive and negative testing is an asset.
  • Demonstrated aptitude to work in a self-directed manner on projects
  • Good analytic and troubleshooting skills
  • Good technical and computer skills.
  • Good communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to accommodate shifting priorities and manage tight deadlines
  • Programming skills with VBA, SQL preferred
  • Team player attitude

Keywords: Business Analyst, VaR, Market Risk, Linear, Derivative, Testing, VBA, SQL

How to Apply
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Director, Business Development

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. is currently seeking a Director, Business Development. This role will be responsible for developing and driving their territory’s sales strategy, identifying and qualifying leads while consistently closing business on a monthly basis in order to meet sales quotas in the staffing industry. In addition, the Director, Business Development will be responsible for consulting with clients, identifying requirements, presenting technical information in easily understood terms and develop relationships that meet/exceed customer needs.

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes base, a lucrative commission plan, and benefits. There is high income potential for this position - the only limitations are the ones you place on yourself! The successful candidate can look forward to an exciting challenge and rewarding career in this growing organization.

Specific Responsibilities & Primary Duties
  • Research customer prospects
  • Marketing calls – connecting with 10 clients a day
  • Client presentations
  • Book initial client visits
  • Identify key decision makers in current and potential clients
  • Expand current client accounts’
  • Respond to RFI RFP RFQ

 Managing Existing Accounts
  • Develop existing clients by increasing use of contract & permanent staffing solutions target 8 or more requirements per month
  • Arrange contract for consultants represented by Zylog
  • Arrange perm placement for candidates represented by Zylog
  • Follow up with consultant or candidate at client site
  • Position expanded Zylog portfolio to key stakeholders in accounts

Sales Activities
  • Size clients and industry’s to provide recommendations /solutions to business challenges through the use of contract & permanent staffing services.
  • 5 customer visits a week to get details of hiring process and needs
  • Coordinate between Zylog process and client hiring process
  • Represent client internally and provide the coverage for requisitions
  • Conduct final candidate screening prior to submitting 20 to clients and closing 2 -3 deals a month
  • Understand , explain and negotiate client contract and ensure non standard client MSA are in line with Zylog corporate policies
  • Complete the on boarding process ie Placement Summary
  • Ongoing follow up with client to detail satisfaction and ongoing business

Sales Conduct in the Marketplace
  • Conduct all sales activity in accordance to Zylog corporate standards
  • Document all sales activities using our CRM tool
  • Use internal process and programs to initiate account development (Talentflow , CRM , Account plans, etc)

Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business Administration is strongly preferred.
  • At least two (2) years sales experience. A proven track record of consistent quota attainment or over-achievement.
  • Knowledge of project based team staffing.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of IT industry and business climate.
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to be flexible, diligent and professional.
  • Ability to comprehend and then articulate technical and legal jargon in easily understood terms.
  • Ability to learn and add value quickly.
  • Capable of maintaining a sense of urgency and goal orientation.
  • Ability to travel frequently
  • Desire and motivation to help build a world-class organization.
  • Ability to negotiate with clients on rates and legal contracts.

How to Apply
Online:
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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Siebel Functional Analyst

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Job Description
Our client has a requirement for an Senior ERP Functional Analyst for a six (6) month contract opportunity. The position is located in Ottawa, ONT
 
What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.
 
Requirements or Qualifications
  • 10+ years experience as an ERP Functional Analyst working within an IM/IT environment.
  • 5 years of experience, within the last 10 years, designing functional solutions in a
  • Siebel CRM based application to meet business requirements
  • Experience in leading joint business and IT sessions that includes the facilitation and coordination of design solutions for user and system interaction (GUI) using Joint Application Design (JAD) techniques.
  • Experience in leading the evaluation of Siebel CRM to meet user needs, whether it is using existing pre-built functionality or alternate solutions.
  • Cumulative experience in assisting with the documentation of each of the following for enterprise wide applications:
    • Business Process Models
    • Siebel System Use CasesSiebel
    • System Requirements
    • Siebel Screens/Views, Siebel Operational and Managerial reports and Adobe prefilled forms
  • Cumulative experience using and configuring Rational’s Requirements Management suite to:
    • Manage System Requirements (Requisite Pro)
    • Manage change request and problem requests tickets (ClearQuest)
  • Experience using a COTS BI analytical tool against business needs and system design databases

Keywords: Siebel, Functional Analyst, CRM, Business Requirements, JAD, Process Models, Use Cases, System Requirements, Requisite Pro, ClearQuest
 
How to Apply
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Software Development Engineer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

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 About the Job
Our client has a requirement for a Software Development Engineer for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Vancouver, BC.
 
What makes this Special
Our client is one of the largest computer technology corporations in the world. They develop, manufacture, license, and support a wide range of software products for computing devices. Known for what is generally described as a developer-centric business culture, they are a worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Role
The Engineer will be responsible for working on social and casual games for a variety of platforms, such as browser, Messenger and mobile. The Engineer will utilize a number of underlying technologies including C#, Actionscript3, Flash, and Silverlight. Software design and development tasks may include GUI, rendering, pipelines, AI/gameplay, social platform integration and/or systems work. The Engineer will be required to work with a team and implement specific features according to requirements and specifications given.

Requirements or Qualifications
  • Experience with game development on multi-processor consoles is an asset
  • Experience with high-level languages like C++, C# or Java is a requirement
  • Experience with modern web APIs and services is an asset
  • Experience shipping at least one professional video game or interactive web activity
  • 1-2+ year’s current game or new media industry experience
  • Experience and interest in web-based technologies, social network ecosystems and gaming
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of solid software engineering practices
  • BSc degree or equivalent experience/education
  • Legally permitted to work in Canada
  • Self-starter who works well with a team
  • Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Must be comfortable working in many different areas
  • Dynamic problem solver
  • Experience coding video games and online experiences
  • Passion for video games
  • Ability to mentor other software engineers
 
How to Apply
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Database Analyst

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
 
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About the Job
Our client has a requirement for Database Analyst for a 3-months contract opportunity. The positions are located in Mississauga.
 
What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare

Requirements or Qualifications
Manager needs this resource to assist in setting up a database infrastructure for their routine reporting.
The individual would primarily be involved in designing, developing, testing and debugging their existing reporting environment and would establish a robust process for them.
  • Review, evaluates, designs, implements and maintains company database(s).
  • Identifies data sources, constructs data decomposition diagrams, provides data flow diagrams and documents the process.
  • Writes code for database access, modifications, and constructions including stored procedures.
  • Manage organization wide data policies, security and standards using SharePoint.
  • Provide leadership in selection, use of data administration standards, tools, etc.
  • Provide expertise to multiple projects.
  • Provide guidance on new and emerging data administration concepts. Implement corporate data standards and monitor their use.
  • Use specialized tools and techniques to maintain the data model. Analyze data and structure into objects.
  • Data warehousing,
  • Advanced MS Access 2010 (Access SQL, VBA macros etc.)
  • Intermediate SQL for adhoc queries, experience in building macros.
  • Advanced Excel 2010 (Pivot tables, advanced functions, formulas)
  • SharePoint
  • Banking/Financial

How to Apply
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Business Systems Analyst

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
 
You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.About the Job
Our client has a requirement for Business Systems Analyst for a 9 month contract opportunity. The positions are located in London.
 
What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare
 
Role
The Accounts Payable department is currently in the midst of a large scale ERP migration to Oracle Fusion (from Oracle eBusiness 11i). In this role, the candidate will perform day-to-day support for various applications, investigation / resolving production issues, testing small/ medium enhancements and liaising with various Business and Technology teams. As the project team moves closer to deployment, this position will also support our deployment activities.

The candidate will frequently interact with our business and project partners to provide specialized SQL reporting while meeting various production deadlines.
 
Responsibilities
  • As point person for the group of applications supported, this position will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with our business and technology partners (includes development of SQL scripts for production of Ad Hoc queries and reports)
  • Assume Business Project Lead role on behalf of AP for defined projects, ensuring that project deliverables meet business requirements
  • Provide support in the development of test strategies and test plans ensuring adherence to agreed upon business requirements and support the testing of developed systems/ solutions
  • Provides support through technology deployment periods
  • Assume an “ownership” role for production issues
  • Identify and implement operational and process improvements support of a superior employee experience with reduced costs
  • Will ensure timely notification of possible issues/ problems to management and provide options and recommendations for prompt resolution
  • Will be responsible for opening an incident ticket in FPS Tracker system
  • Will participate fully as a member of the team and contribute to a positive work environment
 
Requirements
  • Developer knowledge and capabilities with Oracle SQL and MS VBA/ Access
  • Sound knowledge of tools (e.g., MS Office, Visio)
  • Ability to independently and effectively troubleshoot application issues of moderate complexity
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate a concise, focused and audience-targeted message
 
Nice To Have
  • Working knowledge of HP Quality Center
  • Oracle (Financial)
  • Banking/Financial industry background
 
Keywords: Business Systems Analyst, Oracle SQL and MS VBA/ Access
 
How to Apply
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Data Analyst

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
 
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Job Description
Our client has a requirement for a Data Analyst for a 6 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.
 
Role
We are looking for Data Analyst with demonstrated experience and record of successful implementations of Medium to Large Size Java based and Data Conversion related projects. Since this is a unique position, make sure you explain in your cover letter why this job is ideal for you.
  • Define relationships between files and data elements according to System Business Rules (Source Data Model)
  • Create Excel spreadsheets including all business and technical information about data structure
  • Define the range and domains of values for data elements
  • Assess Source Data (Data Profiling) to verify Source Data Inventory
  • Create Data Cleansing requirements
  • Define Data Mapping for Data Cleansing (at data values level)
  • Create Source to Staging Mapping based on Data Profiling results and Data Cleansing requirements
  • Assess copy of Source data (Data Profiling) to verify suitability of Source data to populate Target tables
  • Interact with Business associates to clarify their requirements, data related issues to find a resolution Create Transformation and Conversion requirements
  • Provide effort estimates for assigned work tickets
  • Complete assigned work
  • Provide required Status reports
  • Participate in project related meetings, including Daily Stand Ups
  • Assist other team members as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned
 
Requirements
  • At least 3 - 6 years of BI, Data Analysis experience
  • Experience with Data Profiling, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping
  • Experience with SQL and SQL Scripting
  • Experience with IBM Infosphere DataStage verion 8.5 or 8.7
  • Experience with DB2 UDB, Mainframe DB2, MS SQL Server Databases
  • Understanding technical specs for ETL
  • Understanding of integration points and the order of their execution
  • Post secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong command of English language
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience utilizing system development lifecycle for large scale projects and system development methodologies such as Agile, Lean, SCRUM, and Extreme Programming
 
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Guidewire scripting
  • Organized, independent, and proactive
  • Great organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at once
  • Demonstrated experience applying agile methods in a project management environment
  • General awareness of current technologies
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Project
  • Demonstrated understanding of software architecture design and patterns such as SOA, OO, Analysis and Design, Component Architecture, Event/Message Driven
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
 
Keywords: ETL, DB2, SQL Server, Business Intellegnce
 
How to Apply
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Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
 
You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.
 
Job Description
Our client has a requirement for a Portal Developer for 9 months contract. The position is located in Toronto, Ontario.
 
What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.
 
Role
The Business Technology Service (BTS) Division within our client is seeking a Portal Developer with Alphinat expertise to help lead the Design/ Development activities for eServices Portal project. This role will provide detailed design, development, test and support activities including understanding and translating client business requirements into functional and technical documentation. Resource will interact with teams working on different IT systems to understand their integration points, and do design and development to accomplish integration with such systems.

Responsibilities
  • Development of Alphinat portlets using Smartguide which can be plugged in eServices Portal’s proposed design.
  • Integration of Alphinat portlets with GW web services to pull/push information
  • Participate and coordinate discussions between the customer and the GW Infrastructure teams for the configuration and setup of the platform definition for the production environment.
  • Make use of standard APIs or other integration mechanisms to transmit data from, extract data from, push data to, or pull data into the Guidewire application. Prepare/review SDLC deliverables to ensure they meet project objectives.
  • Coding, testing and deploying software according to the specific requirements and deliverables.
  • Develop new/modify existing data models and/or application logic in order to implement new business processes or to correct/enhance existing applications
  • Handle complex programming assignments involving integration with third party hardware/software applications
  • Interface and coordinate with other teams whenever required
  • Developing / updating build books and configuration guides
  • Providing knowledge transfer to client’s staff
  • Following Kan-Ban methodology
 
Must Have
  • Experience with ADF application implementations and Portlet/Inter portlet communications
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience with ADF application implementations or J2EE platform and Portlet/Inter portlet communications
  • 2-3 Yrs experience with Alphinat rapid application development tools like SmartGuide to help build rapid prototypes and working applications.
  • Must have strong working knowledge and experience with Web Center SPACES
  • Strong Object Oriented implementation skills using Java and J2EE (JDBC, XML)
  • Proven experience with core platform technologies SQL, Javascript, CSS, HTML
  • Ability to resolve critical project issues by working effectively with Oracle support and Client’s technical team
  • Ability to lead technical team and present best practices/point of view effectively
  • Experience in developing / implementing test strategies (Module-, Integration- User-Acceptance and Stress-Test).
 
Nice to Have
  • 2-3 Yrs experience with developing Web Services on Guidewire application to integrate with other web applications
  • Experience designing, developing and delivering applications using Oracle WebCenter Interaction Portal
  • Agile/Kanban project delivery methodology experience, including leading Standup/SCRUM sessions with project teams
  • Ability to interact and collaborate with other IT teams including application development, testing, operations, security and compliance and project management office as well as business customers and external vendors
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 
Keywords: Design, Alphinat, SmartGuide, Java, J2EE, Web Designer
 
How to Apply
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PHP/Joomla Developer

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.
 
Job Description
Our client has a requirement for a PHP/Joomla Developer for a 4 month contract opportunity. The positions are located in North York.
 
What makes this Special
Our client, one of Canada’s largest publically traded Retailers is currently looking experienced I.T. professionals. Located in Toronto, our client is easily accessed via automobile and public transportation. You have a history of successful contract experience with similar sized organizations in Canada, can meet deadlines and can thrive in a challenging and demanding environment. If you are an experienced, hard working, independent individual who can take charge and welcome new challenges in a structured environment, we would like to hear from you
 
Role
The PHP/Joomla Developer will be a member of the Online Development team in the Business Solution Delivery Department, participating in projects, responsible for application support and system improvements for web-based and multi-tier applications and other integration applications linking business partners and the Online system.
 
Responsibilities
This position is a hands-on role. The PHP/Joomla Developer must be a team player and have strong web application skills, good troubleshooting and self-starting qualities with minimal supervision. He/she will work with other team members to work on new projects and support back-end and middle-tier and other batch applications in large and complex, transaction-heavy environments.
Major responsibilities are summarized as follows:
  • Participate in the ongoing development of our client’s website and its related micro sites.
  • Set-up and maintain Joomla environment and/or other similar portal/CMS engines (such as WordPress).
  • Investigate high severity application defects reported by internal and external customers in production, identify the root cause of the issue, develop a solution and implement it as early as possible per business requirements.
  • Participate in optimization to achieve more scalable, reliable, secured, maintainable, extendable, and adaptable applications through effective refactoring, tuning and building solid and reusable frameworks.
  • Participate in architectural design and QA test strategy review. Make sure that the design is aligned with industry best practices, the solution is a balance of availability, reliability, reusability, maintainability, scalability, performance, security and extensibility, and that the test cases have good test coverage.
  • Must be willing and able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours when project deadlines or critical production issues call for it.

Requirements or Qualifications
  • Three to five years of relevant experience (PHP development and Joomla experience is a must.)
  • Experience with development technologies (PHP, MySQL), basic data parsing (JSON, XML, open APIs), and development of popular blog and CMS frameworks (WordPress, Joomla, etc.)
  • Produce clean, well-documented front-end code
  • Have advanced knowledge of standards-compliant front-end web development languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc
  • Advanced knowledge of AJAX and its application in dynamic user interfaces
  • Knowledge of image and rich media formats, their strengths, weaknesses, and usability across browsers and platforms
  • Advanced knowledge of JavaScript libraries, such as jQuery, and their employment to create dynamic user interfaces
  • Experience with Agile (SCRUM) methodology required
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic, faster learner, very reliable, and highly motivated
  • Good familiarity with current online trends including Social Media and mobile
  • University degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent work experience
 
Keywords: Developer, PHP, Joomla, MySQL, JavaScript, Scrum, Toronto
 
How to Apply
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Program Manager - Portal implementation experience

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job
Our client has a requirement for a Program Manager for a 1 Year Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto, ON.
 
What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Role
Our client is seeking a Program Manager for their Business Technology Service Division to lead the Portal Implementation. This role will deliver overall planning, coordination and execution of Portal related projects/initiatives on as part of the Enterprise Transformation Program throughout all phases of the lifecycle.
The successful candidate will provide project management leadership and oversight of the Portal Program which encompasses: business case(s) creation, requirements gathering, data mapping and analysis, infrastructure delivery, project planning, budget forecasting and reporting, issues/risk management, change management, project standards and practices and status reporting. This will be accomplished while adhering to established processes and project standards/methodologies i.e .Kanban.
 
Responsibilities
  • Program and project management oversight on high priority technology projects i.e Portal, Website Re-Design and enhancements to the legacy e-Services.
  • Effectively manage large scale technology projects for several clients, budget, develop project schedules, identify resource requirements, establish deadlines, provide advice and direction to external resources, track project schedules and provide status reports.
  • Assess and evaluate needs and cost/benefit analyses for new technology requirements, in planning and designing solutions
  • Project Delivery using complex system development and design and deployment methodologies and processes
  • Managing day to day operational aspects of projects to ensure adherence to scope, conferring with project staff to outline the work breakdown schedule (WBS/Story Card/Features), assigning duties, responsibilities and scope of authority, directing and coordinating activities of project personnel, modifying schedules or plans as required and effectively applying and enforcing acceptable project methodology.
  • Supporting and participating in defining business and technical requirements, ensuring integration of technical documentation, ensuring all project business documents, artefacts and deliverables are completed and signed off while at the same time confirming that deliverables meet business needs.
  • Managing all IT project deliverables, goals and milestones including reviewing and signing off on all IT documentation.
  • Acting as a corporate liaison and providing presentations to the executive team including the office of the CIO, holding and facilitating regular status meeting with project teams and ensuring project status reporting is completed on a regular and timely basis.
  • Managing conflict within IT project teams including taking a leadership role in mentoring other team members in project management best practices.
  • Providing project lifecycle best practices and execution against plan for all IT deliverables.
  • Identify, monitor and communicate risk and potential implementation issues to the business in order to develop mitigation and resolution strategies that ensure proper business continuity for all stakeholders.
  • Develop and oversee project budgets as well as forecast budget changes and communicate planned versus actual budget during the project lifecycle in order to ensure that financial targets are met and/or adjusted accordingly.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations to determine project feasibility as required.
  • Lead the development and implementation of project performance measures, indicators, benchmarks and guidelines to ensure project resources are used appropriately and the achievement of quality assurance standards as well as adherence to mandatory project rules and methods.
  • Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, operational staff, consultants/vendors and management at various levels to be aware of issues that impact on current and future projects, manage expectations, resolve conflict and elicit their support and co-operation.
  • Plan, manage and control the activities of the unit which include: annual planning of unit projects and priorities, ensuring branch is adequately and competently staffed, identifying resource requirements, conducting the hiring process, identifying and recommending department changes to the management team, allocating work and developing performance objectives for the unit.
  • Develop and administer section operating budget and report on variances from approved plan as required. Recommend expenditures outside budget for approval.
 Requirements or Qualifications
  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Portal (Specifically Oracle, legacy e-Services) Projects in a senior Project Manager role
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, with a minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience including the ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize multiple conflicting priorities and to successfully meet project objectives including project budgeting.
  • Experience working in Public sector organizations, leading large and complex IT projects
  • Strong experience in vendor relationship management, particularly in complex IT delivery projects
  • Prioritizing to manage a very high volume of day-to-day activities and balance their demands against longer-term work and project commitments.
  • Professional interpersonal skills, including proven negotiation, consulting, customer-service abilities
  • Superior relationship management and teamwork skills to engage, motivate and manage multi-disciplinary teams and project stakeholders
  • Skilled strategic communicator to present and explain concepts and ideas, build strong linkages with team members using various vehicles of communication to share information, write/edit business cases/briefing notes/procurement documents and technical reports on recommendations related to technology solutions and plans; present recommendations to clients, managers and directors.
  • Agile/Kanban project delivery methodology experience, including leading Standup/SCRUM sessions with project teams is an asset
  • Experience working with IT Stakeholders to develop and define and deliver on the organization’s Portal Strategy and/or roadmap is an asset
 
 

How to Apply
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Software Specialist

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.
You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.
 
About the Job
Our client has a requirement for a SOFT WARE SPECIALIST for a 6 months Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto, ON.
 
What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Role
We are looking for Senior Developer with demonstrated experience and record of successful implementations of Medium to Large Size Java based and Data Conversion related projects.
 
Responsibilities
  • Provide effort estimates for assigned work tickets;
  • Complete assigned work;
  • Interact with business associates to clarify their requirements;
  • Provide required Status report(s);
  • Participate in project related meeting(s), including Daily Stand Ups;
  • Assist other team members as required;

Requirements or Qualifications
  • At least 3 - 6 years of Java, .Net development and Unit testing experience
  • 3-6 years demonstrated experience with ETL scripting,
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience on legacy systems interfaces integration with enterprise applications including legacy systems identification, applications information gathering, strategizing consolidation, disposition of legacy interfaces, interface enhancement (from manual process to web services), integration with enterprise application(s);
  • Technical Skills, knowledge of - Microsoft Windows, Unix operating systems; JSP; Oracle Server; SQL, PL/SQL; MS-SQL Server, XML, UNIX Shell script, dBase, FoxPro, Spring, EJB, SOAP, Eclipse, MQ;
  • Demonstrated experience in new development, modifications / medium to complex customization;
  • Post secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent;
  • Strong command of English language.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong debugging skills and the ability to think critically in order to write effective code.
  • Experience with utilizing system development lifecycle for large scale projects and system development methodologies such as Agile, Lean, SCRUM, and Extreme Programming.
 
Nice To Have
  • Experience with Guidewire scripting;
  • Organized, independent, and proactive;
  • Great organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at once;
  • Demonstrated experience applying agile methods in a project management environment;
  • General awareness of current technologies;
  • Experience in integrating/developing tools to improve quality such as continuous integration, deployment, configuration management, test automation, Behavior Driven Development;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Project;
  • Demonstrated understanding of software architecture design and patterns such as SOA, OO, Analysis and Design, Component Architecture, Event/Message Driven;
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
 
Key Skills: .net, java, integration, Unix and SOA

How to Apply
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