GUI Developer needed in Chicago

CIBER is currently recruiting for a GUI Developer in Chicago for a 6 month contract position.


The primary role of the position is to design, develop and support application software for one or more business functions of our client. The requirement is for a Java developer with a flair for UI design. The role will be related to the creation of web systems with the application of high standard usability principals.

Technical skills:

• Must be very strong in XSL, AJAX, Graphics, HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Flash
• Experience in AJAX, JavaScript, HTML and XML
• Strong in DHTML, CSS, Photoshop, Shockwave, or Flash
• Knowledge of JSP and Java
• Solid computer science fundamentals and development skills

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Self-managing, in a fast paced development environment.
• Effective in communicating with, and interacting with fellow team members on a technical and non-technical level.
• Artistic inclination can be helpful but is not required.

Essential Functions:

• Uses expertise in appropriate techniques and tools to design, develop and maintain effective application software, reporting to technical lead.
• Lead the development team in application of UI design principals.
• Establishes and maintains control procedures for version control.
• Monitors and tracks quality related issues and problems through to resolution.

The candidate will get exposure to the full application architecture, as well as the financial industry.

Send resumes to jlesher(at)ciber.com

Layoffs beginning to climb to dangerous level

Layoffs beginning to climb to dangerous level

11:03 AM ET 12/20/07 Marketwatch

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- It's an article of faith among the economic optimists that a recession is impossible as long as people have jobs to fuel their spending.

They point to the very low unemployment rate of 4.7% and to steady growth in incomes. The feeling is that the economy's problems really are contained to the housing market and to the Wall Street firms that bet the ranch on housing. Main Street is fine, they say.

But there are worrisome trends. The labor market is weakening. Firms are still hiring, but at a slower pace. And layoffs are beginning to mount. If the job market gets much worse, a recession is inevitable, because layoffs in one firm often lead to layoffs in another, and that leads to a pullback in both consumer and business spending.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that initial jobless claims rose to 346,000 last week, with the four-week average rising to 343,000. Except for a few months in late 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, that's the highest level for new claims since the early days of the recovery. By contrast, initial claims were just 307,000 in July.

In the past, a steady rise in initial claims to about 375,000 has usually preceded a recession. The level of initial claims represents job destruction.

A similar story is being told in the continuing claims data, where the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits has also risen to a two-year high. Continuing claims represent job creation, since they show how hard or easy it is to find a new job after being laid off.

The jobless claims data aren't a smoking gun, not yet. The weekly data are very volatile, especially near the end of the year, when there is lots of job movement. It's possible that jobless claims won't go any higher.

"The weakening reflects a slower pace of hiring -- not a surge in layoffs," concluded Omair Sharif, a strategist at RBS Greenwich Capital. But others are more worried. "The combination of falling consumer confidence and rising jobless claims is a terrible one for the economy," said Tony Crescenzi, chief bond market strategist for Miller Tabak & Co. "The expansion will end if this continues."--Rex Nutting, Washington bureau chief

Data Management – Conversion Events Coordinator

Ciber is currently recruiting for a Data Management – Conversion Events Coordinator for a position in CHICAGO.

Responsibilities:

• The Data Management Conversion Events Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and direction of AG Edwards Mock (trial run) and Live Conversion events for Client Data Management including overall coordination of all activities, planning, controlling and management status reporting.
• Additionally, the candidate is expected to have the following or equivalent education and experience:

Education:

• 4 year college degree or equivalency required
• Project Management training, certificate or degree

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication

The ideal Project Manager candidate should have:

• Experience in running one-time data conversion events (similar to managing Y2K event
• Release Management experience
• 10+ years experience in estimating, staffing, managing, controlling, administering, budgeting and executing project efforts
• 2 years experience in Financial Services (preferred / brokerage knowledge desired)
• Experience in Data Warehousing (preferred)
• A substantial track record of capturing myriad details and being to able quickly categorize, prioritize and disseminate to others in pressure situations.
• Significant experience in project management skills, methods and techniques (planning, scheduling, project control procedures, etc.)
• Substantial experience in issue and risk management
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to effectively interact with business unit management and IT leaders

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Develop and manage multiple activities for the Mock (trial) and Live Conversion events.
• Set day-to-day conversion operations and direction
• Develop and maintain overall work plan
• Manage all aspects of the conversion efforts and coordinate issue resolution
• Coordinate conversion efforts with team members (internal and external), applications and business units
• Report overall status to management

Send resume to jlesher(at)ciber.com

Weblogic Portal Support Lead Developer - Job Opening

CIBER is currently recruiting for a Weblogic Portal Support Lead Developer in Los Angeles, CA.


Working in fast paced, challenging environment supporting the development and maintenance of BEA portal-developed applications for our client to support the Product Quality and Service Support Teams.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated (2+ years) experience managing other 2-5 application developers
• Must exhibit strong technical and organizational leadership skills
• Demonstrated aptitude for hands-on detailed technical reviews of code, application design and architecture of peers and developers
• Strong (3+ years) understanding and experience of software development lifecycle
• Strong (3+ years) experience developing with BEA Weblogic Portal 8.x and Weblogic Server
• Strong (3+ years) experience developing with web services and XML
• Strong (3+ years) experience developing Java, JSP, and J2EE (EJB and JMS)
• Strong (3+ years) experience working with Oracle 9i/10g
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with shell scripting, Perl scripting, ANT build tool, CVS, and Rational ClearQuest/ClearCase tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills are absolutely required
• Strong organization skills
• Must be able to clearly communicate business requirements with business stakeholders; collaborate on design with other team members, distribute and manage work assignments to the developers on team to completion
• Nice-to-have technology skills: CA SiteMinder, Apache Web Server, Documentum, AquaLogic Data Services Platform

Send resumes to jlesher(at)ciber.com