Showing posts with label PM/SDLC methodologies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PM/SDLC methodologies. Show all posts

Friday, 14 October 2011

Senior Solutions 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 Senior Solution Developer for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in  Mississauga. 


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 Senior Solutions Developer to work on a credit application project. The project will enhance an existing application. There will be a lot of analysis on the impact these enhancements will have as well as testing and review. Previous experience with credit applications in either commercial credit or small business is a very strong asset. J2EE and Web Technologies experience is mandatory. SSL Certification is a nice to have.
This requisition will move fast and shortlisting will take place on Friday afternoon or Monday morning. Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs for Canada Trust Technology Solutions Business Banking team. This team provides project delivery and system support for the Credit and Cash Management product groups within TD Business Banking. The team works closely with the business partners and other technology teams to provide solutions both in the mainframe and distributed technology domains. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. May report directly to a project lead or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Prime responsibility will be to analyse the enhancement features, test and review and contribute to detailed design specifications, create and review code and assess impact on other applications. Role will work closely with other team members to ensure consistency in coding standards and approaches and to optimize any synergy and re-use opportunities.

Key Accountabilities are:
• Responsible for leading technical aspects of project from inception through to deployment. Participate in analysis and system design specification sessions. Documentation of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. Ensure that solutions adhere to development best practices and architectural principles.
• Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions. Anticipate obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues. Active participation in issue resolution.
• Provide detailed development estimates to Project Manager for development effort as well as weekly status reporting and budget forecasting.
• Configuration management for the sub projects within the release.
• Responsible for coding, testing, packaging, deployment and support of builds as code is promoted from development, system, acceptance and production environments. May lead code reviews.
• Work closely with System Test Environment Management Team (STEMT) to ensure that environments are fully functional and that builds are properly deployed.
• Participate in development of test strategy, test plans, test cases and testing efforts (unit testing and integration testing of code).
• Provide technical support to business and testing team during testing phases. Track defects, defect triage and resolution.
• Data set up and environment shake down.
• Coaching / mentoring of junior developers.
• Knowledge transfer within group.
• Ensure required documentation is housed in the project repository and that knowledge transfer has occurred to full time staff upon completion of contract term.

SKILLS: May require a bachelor's degree and requires experience in the field or in a related area.


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 http://www.zylogcanada.com/

Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca


Company Overview:
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Solutions 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 Solutions Developer for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Mississauga.

• Performs day-to-day services layer administration for Shared Services
• Performs 3rd level support and maintenance for Shared Services
• Collects and reports on application functional performance
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all job-related functions to ensure work volumes are processed accurately and effectively on a day-to-day basis
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team

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.

Requirement or Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Services management & Support, Infrastructure Support, System Administration and/or Integration Support
• Advanced knowledge of IBM WebSphere application servers
• In depth knowledge of J2EE, Shared Services related technologies and UML Modeling
• Technical background in integration technologies and concepts (Shared Services technology, Messaging, middleware, Java EE, SOA)
• Technically proficiency with current and potential IT concepts & operations
• Experience with SOA governance principles, service catalogue and/or Service lifecycle management
• Knowledge of Infrastructure domain technologies would be an asset
• Advanced knowledge of process used to deploy supported hardware/ software/ applications
• Advanced knowledge of operating systems and other infrastructure components functions and features
• Sound knowledge of scripting and command language syntax and of relevant programming language(s)
• Sound knowledge of security policies, existing monitoring process and framework
• Sound knowledge of relevant peripheral technologies such as networks, storage, databases, etc.
• Basic knowledge of support and development tools
• Sound knowledge of the Bank’s technology standards as they apply to computing infrastructure and business applications
• Performs installation, configuration and system administration of computing infrastructure components and/or operating systems of moderate to high complexity
• Installs, configures and upgrades business applications in co-ordination with application support
• Develop scripts using appropriate tools to address gaps in the application, to simplify and enhance the application environment
• Provides guidance/direction to other team members
• Works under minimal management supervision
• Understands the business, Bank standards, infrastructure, architecture and technology in related areas
• Performs problem determination including data gathering and analysis

Other Qualifications:
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to grasp and translate technical concepts, think independently, and take the initiative required to resolve issues in a team structure.
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to research, analyze, design and resolve problems for assigned programs
• Highly organized, self-motivated, customer oriented and able to work independently as well as within a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Openness to promoting knowledge sharing
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Financial Institution or similar experience is preferred

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
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.
Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.
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Friday, 6 May 2011

Program Manager

Job Description
Program Manager

About the Job

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Program Manager for a 12 month contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto.


Requirement or Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates will have:

We are looking for a strong Program Manager with experience managing multiple simultaneous projects, while managing various technical and business expectations.

This request is a second Program Manager required for a large project.
Please note candidates who prefer contract to hire will be given preference for first round of shortlisted candidates. Please indicate if your candidate is okay with contract to hire.

Interviews will take place as soon as qualified candidates have been shortlisted. There are four separate interviews - phone, in-person, and two stakeholders - Business Program Partner and Technology Program Partner.

Please submit candidates with the following:

- Project management experience within the financial services industry - Capital Markets
- Experience leading others through formal PM and SDLC methodologies
- PMP designation preferred
- Excellent influence skills and executive communication skills
- Must be able to manoeuver and lead others in a complex, ambiguous environment
- Experience leading projects involving Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Experience with messaging BUS or wholesale banking customer data/Middle Office a must
- Experience with Tibco BusinessWorks an asset not a must have.

We will shortlist qualified candidates next week. At least two interviews will take place.

This is a one year contract.

Plan, coordinate and supervise complex informatics assignments. Design and apply new methods and procedures. Coordinate systems development for major applications, define project requirements including information and data needs, business analsyis and programming. Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate and assign priorities to deliverables and requirements. Define project phases, set deadlines and manage staff. Develop project plans with milestones. Coordinate all meeting and interface with business units, staff and service providers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple projects and project managers. Accountable for managing broad and highly complex teams and projects involving significant scope and complexity.

Key accountabilities are:

• Sets direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals.
• Direct or manages large-scale applications, programs or projects across multiple product lines, involving significant scope and complexity. Ensures delivery of projects to the business partner, meeting the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project.
• Perform a governing role for, ensuring that the proposal, execution, control, deployment, training and hand off, warranty support, and closure meet promised schedules.
• Performs risk identification and mitigation activities, escalating unresolved issues to the Executive and / or Steering Committee where appropriate to secure their timely decisions/support.
• Manages the acquisition and deployment of resources, including budget, by working with the Project Managers to secure the resources required for the project.
• Ensures client satisfaction with the project process and project team by effective and timely communication including status reporting, continual risk/issue assessment/management and escalation, and resolution of issues as they arise.
• The successful candidate will be required to work with and influence senior level leaders and partner with other IT Managers.
• Manage a team that consists of 5 – 20 people. SKILLS: Proven leadership skills and experience managing large and complex IT projects. Full life cycle development experience. Experience with proven project methodology tools. PMI certification is desirable. Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.


Qualification
Description
Requested
Rating


Skills

Able to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment & be able to manage expectations *
across different business units? Please provide examples in comment section.
Yes
YesNo


Able to manoeuver and lead others in a complex, ambiguous environment? *

Yes
YesNo


Capital Markets/Banking Experience *

Yes
YesNo


Excel *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Excellent influence skills and executive communication skills *

Yes
YesNo


Experience leading projects involving Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) *

Yes
YesNo


Experience with messaging BUS or wholesale banking customer data/Middle Office a must *
pls expand in the comment section
Yes
YesNo


Full Life Cycle Development *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Interested in Contract to Hire? *
Please indicate if candidate is interested in potential full time opportunity after completing contract work?
Yes
YesNo


Knowledge of or working experience with various areas of Capital Markets? *

Yes
YesNo


Leadership *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Microsoft Project *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


PMI Certification *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


PMLC (Project Management Life Cycle) *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Powerpoint *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Prior Experience w/ having to manage in a matrixed environment *

Yes
YesNo


Project management experience within the financial services industry - Capital Markets *

Yes
YesNo


Project Methodology Tools *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


strong Program Manager with experience managing multiple simultaneous projects *
while managing various technical and business expectations
Yes
YesNo


System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Visio *

10+ Yrs.
(-10) Yrs.


Company Overview:

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog Systems (Canada) is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca


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

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca


Contact Information
Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.