Software Developers:

This position will perform product design, systems analysis, and
programming activities which may require some research and analysis.
Successful candidates should be self-motivated, decisive, and goal
oriented. Technical knowledge in software design and development
methodologies is required as well as good analytical and design skills
at the single product/single environment level.

Must also possess solid understanding of entire development process,
including specification, documentation, and quality assurance. A
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science and four
to five years experience in a Java software development environment is
required.

My client as actually looking for two developers, one person with
stronger Java/GUI experience and one person with Java/server side
development experience. The biggest plus with these two positions is
that the individuals will be working from home!!!!

Doug Koch
Technology Recruiting Manager
Northland Employment Services Inc.
dkoch@...
Direct: 952-345-7119
Fax: 952-595-9878

Hi All:

Here are a few positions available with RAD.  They indicate the
positions are time sensitive - so contact Mr. Jason Howell directly.
I have on occasion posted job leads that I hear about.
Thanks,
Steph T

****************************************************************
Here are some current positions, keep in mind these are very time
sensitive as we are trying to fill these positions ASAP.

(1)  BA/Oracle 11i Exp. 80 -100K range

(2)  BA, Reports Writer, SAS/Building tables/ 75K Max

(3)  BA/.net background web based experience /  80-90K

(4) DBA…. General DBA/Data Warehousing, Unix 75-85K + bonus

(5) Multiple Junior, Mid, Senior Level Java dev & Archs/Travel/ 60-125K

(6) Java mid to senior level developers with struts 70 – 80k

(7) H1 transfers/forms, reports, PL/SQL/60's- 70's

(8) 11i Technical Lead /11i GOD/ 100k Range


Jason Howell
Business Development Manager
Rapid Application Deployment, Inc.
400 S. Hwy. 169, Suite 425
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
jhowell@...
www.rapiddeploy.com
P: 952.253.9330 ext. 111
F: 952.253.9331

Pearson VUE, Pearson's computer-based testing business unit, serves
the Information Technology industry and the Professional
Certification, Licensure, and Regulatory markets. From operational
centers in the United States, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom,
India and China, the business provides a variety of services to the
electronic testing market. Currently serving over 151 countries,
Pearson VUE operates more than 4,000 Authorized Centers in its
rapidly expanding network. Pearson VUE also owns and operates over
230 Pearson Professional Centers throughout the world, serving
professional licensing and certification sponsors.

Pearson is an international media and publishing company.  For more
information please visit www.pearson.com and www.pearsonvue.com

Global Testing Services & Technology (GTST) provides software
development, test publishing, customer service, quality assurance
and technical support to the Pearson businesses competing in the $2+
billion dollar assessments and testing industry. GTST developed and
maintained systems deliver over one million exams each year
delivered in 14 different languages, and are in use at over 4,000
test centers, located in 145 countries throughout the world.

Job Description:  Java Developer / Software Engineer


Develop innovative software using industry best practices in a team
of high-performing professionals in a company where technology is a
leading differentiator in our market

Work as member of a Java development team with focus on maintaining
and creating Java Registration and Scheduling applications

Maintain and support mission-critical applications as necessary

Create and implement designs following Pearson coding standards

Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews

Write and execute unit tests

Provide support to other finance team members as necessary

Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to
improve quality and pursue excellence

Increasing responsibilities with the following: Provide input into
long-term strategy/framework Develop design models from requirements
models using class diagrams, interaction diagrams, and other UML
diagrams Develop business and requirements artifacts that
effectively model the customer's requirements using use cases,
activity diagrams, and other UML diagrams

Performs other duties as assigned


Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, a technology discipline,
or equivalent.

Two or more years of related experience required.

Specific experience in that time as follows:

- 2+ years Java development experience

- 1+ years experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design

- 1+ years experience developing business applications using SQL and
   relational database systems

Experience/familiarity with business objects, layered design, design
patterns, Swing, SQL, UML, JUnit, Stored Procedures and Triggers,
and Iterative development beneficial

Ability to think technically and analytically

Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in both written
and verbal formats with internal and external contacts

Must be a self-starter and work well with a team

Position is open until filled.

Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D

Sr. Java Engineering Lead / Architect w/Pearson VUE (Bloomington, MN)

Pearson VUE, Pearson's computer-based testing business unit, serves
the Information Technology industry and the Professional
Certification, Licensure, and Regulatory markets. From operational
centers in the United States, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom,
India and China, the business provides a variety of services to the
electronic testing market. Currently serving over 151 countries,
Pearson VUE operates more than 4,000 Authorized Centers in its
rapidly expanding network. Pearson VUE also owns and operates over
230 Pearson Professional Centers throughout the world, serving
professional licensing and certification sponsors.

Pearson is an international media and publishing company, more
information can be found at www.pearson.com and www.pearsonvue.com

Global Testing Services & Technology (GTST) provides software
development, test publishing, customer service, quality assurance
and technical support to the Pearson businesses competing in the $2+
billion dollar assessments and testing industry. GTST developed and
maintained systems deliver over one million exams each year
delivered in 14 different languages, and are in use at over 4,000
test centers, located in 145 countries throughout the world.

Job Description: Java Engineering Lead / Architect

Develop innovative software using industry best practices in a team
of high-performing professionals with a company where technology is
a leading differentiator in our market

Maintain the architectural integrity of their team's software
products

Mentor software engineers on your team

Produce artifacts to train others about their domain

Work with overall product architect and the other engineering leads
to create an architectural vision and implement that vision within
their area

Responsible for the overall quality of the area and will review,
prioritize, plan and assign defects within the software products to
be fixed within the appropriate time frames.

Responsible for integrating new team members whether they are
employees, local, or offshore contractors.

Ensure that the team follows all formal and informal best practices
in software development Pearson VUE, including CMMi and other
initiatives.

Develop design models from requirements models using class diagrams,
interaction diagrams, and other UML diagrams

Develop business and requirements artifacts that effectively model
the customer's requirements using use cases, activity diagrams, and
other UML diagrams

Understand and develop database Entity Relationship Diagrams.

Perform object to relational mapping to support the database model
in an object oriented design

Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews

Write and execute unit tests

Create and implement designs following Pearson coding standards

Maintain and support mission-critical applications as necessary

Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to
improve quality and pursue excellence

Performs other duties as assigned

Experience:


Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, a technology discipline,
or equivalent.

Eight (8) or more years of related experience required

5+ years Java development experience

3+ years experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design

2+ years experience with CORBA and/or Web Services

2+ years software architecture

1+ years experience developing business applications using SQL

2+ yeasr with relational database systems

Understands the concepts of business objects, layered design, data
access objects, and design patterns. Knowledgeable in SQL, UML,
JUnit, Stored Procedures and Triggers, and Iterative development

Ability to think technically and analytically

Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in both written
and verbal formats with internal and external contacts

Must be a self-starter and work well with a team

Position is open until filled

Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D

All,



We currently have a client in the Twin Cities that we are assisting
in finding a Open Source Document Management Solution.  We are
looking for someone to be able to help assess the client's needs and
help them determine the best solution, while comparing Open Source
solutions to those they have already considered.  This would be a
contract opportunity and we are the preferred vendor in assisting
them with this effort.



I would be willing to chat with you if you are interested in pursuing
this--my contact information is listed below.



Regards,

Ashley Monseth, Technical Recruiter

McCaa, Webster & Associates, Inc.

1422 West Lake Street, Suite 212

Minneapolis, MN 55408-2616

http://www.mccaawebster.com

Tel: 612.822.1333, x141

Fax: 612.822.1266

• Great opportunity for people with good OO development skills

• Must have experience or willingness to do pair-programming, test-driven development, and agile best practices
  

• Will work on a development team that develops digital photography systems
  

• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Good Object-Oriented design and implementation skills
• Java and database skills        

• JUnit, and mocking tools
• Functional testing tools (Fit, Fitness, etc.)
• Automated build tools (Ant, AntHill, CruiseControl)
• Messaging protocol experience
• Knowledge of image manipulation/processing (JAI)
• Java-based Linux and Windows development and deployment
• Work-flow / Process control
• Production / Operations experience
• Object-relational mapping tool skills (Hibernate)
• Lightweight component configuration tools (Spring)
• Thick-client GUI development, especially Swing

I am putting myself on the market for a Senior Technologist position
with the right company.  I have been in the industry for 10 years with
experience as an Enterprise Application and Technology Architect.  If
you need someone with a strong java and architecture background shoot
me an email.

One of your fellow OTUG'ers is looking for some help.  Check out
http://www.spanlink.com/about/about_careers.html  We have several
openings for software professionals, as well as other types of
positions.  Principally looking for java and C++.  IP telephony
experience helpful, but not required.

Spanlink is located in Plymouth.  We are a growing company with 3+
years of continued growth, with about 300 employees.

If you're interested in one of these positions, email me at
robert.hanson@... for more info.  I'm one of the sofware
engineers here and can let you know what we're up to.

My client, a Healthcare Informatics Top 100 and Gartner Group "Best-of-
Breed" in disease management is looking to staff an implementation
team for a multi-year enterprise roll-out here in the Twin Cities. If
you have healthcare background and would enjoy working for an exciting
emerging growth technology leader we want to hear from you! Expertise
in J2EE, data mapping/integration, data interface design/analysis,
XML, knowledge of Oracle databases a plus.

Call and email your resume IMMEDIATELY for consideration...

Lonny J. Gulden
Director of Recruiting
Synergy Information Services, Inc.
952.829.7828 office
612.867.3560 mobile
lgulden@...

My client is a media publisher of 800 people headquartered in Downtown
Minneapolis. They are curretly looking for a JUNIOR ColdFusion/SQL
developer to hire on a permanent basis. Client prefers, but does NOT
require a four year degree. Technical competence in CF and SQL
(knowledge of stored procedures) is the driver here. Would prefer a
candidate with experience using Fusebox, HTML, CSS and other web
development tools. Salary from $45K - $55K DOQ with excellent benefit
package including FREE PARKING or BUS PASS.

If interested please contact:

Lonny Gulden
Synergy Information Services
952.829.7828 office
612.867.3560 mobile
lgulden@...

Direct Hire/FTE opportunity

We're seeking an ASP.NET developer for a Direct Placement opportunity
with a exciting and fast growing client of ours located in the metro
area. Great .NET 2.0 environment!

Must have 3+ years of experience using ASP.net, C# and SQL Server.
Experience with Java, and MySql a plus. 4 year degree or equivalent
experience is required. Must be self motivated, able to work
independently or on a team.

Responsibilities:
* Confirms site objectives by analyzing and validating user
requirements; identifying new features and functionality and the
streamlining and upgrading of existing features.
* Plans Web applications by evaluating user specifications; analyzing
existing and proposed systems; creating requirements documents
including set-up, scripts, hardware, network, database development,
security, server management, and installation; identifying
constraints and technical issues; preparing systems development life
cycle plan.
* Develops Web applications by studying existing technology
architecture; analyzing browser compatibility techniques; evaluating
solution alternatives; developing prototypes; building n-tier,
scalable, and multimedia applications; programming objects, events,
functions, error trapping, data verification, animations,
interactions, and dynamic updating; designing, installing, and
configuring databases; completing documentation.
* Develops user interfaces by preparing a workflow chart and diagram
based on subject matter, human factors, and logic; writing queries
involving table alterations, views, selects, inner and outer joins,
and optimized queries.
* Integrates applications by studying and establishing connectivity
with network systems, databases, search engines, and information
servers.
* Confirms Web applications by planning and conducting tests;
modifying program sequence and/or debugging codes; resolving
problems.
* Maintains team accomplishments by communicating essential
information; coordinating actions; obtaining expert input; reviewing
open issues and action items; contributing information to team
meetings and reports.
* Reduces costs and improves serviceability by preparing reusable
component design.
* Updates job knowledge by researching new web technologies;
participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations.
* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to
add value to job accomplishments.

Please send all interest to Ashley Monseth, Technical Recruiter:
ashley.monseth@...

Pearson VUE, Pearson's computer-based testing business unit, serves
the Information Technology industry and the Professional
Certification, Licensure, and Regulatory markets. From operational
centers in the United States, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom,
India and China, the business provides a variety of services to the
electronic testing market. Currently serving over 151 countries,
Pearson VUE operates more than 4,000 Authorized Centers in its
rapidly expanding network. Pearson VUE also owns and operates over
230 Pearson Professional Centers throughout the world, serving
professional licensing and certification sponsors.

**Please Apply online at www.pearsoned.com/careers (ID# 18050)

**Direct link to online application:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=205&ji=1858596&sn=I

Global Testing Services & Technology (GTST) provides software
development, test publishing, customer service, quality assurance
and technical support to the Pearson businesses competing in the $2+
billion dollar assessments and testing industry. GTST developed and
maintained systems deliver over one million exams each year
delivered in 14 different languages, and are in use at over 4,000
test centers, located in 145 countries throughout the world.

www.pearson.com www.pearsonvue.com

Job Description:

* Develop innovative software using industry best practices in a
team of high-performing professionals in a company where technology
is a leading differentiator in our market

* Work as member of a Java development team with focus on Java
Registration and Scheduling applications

* Support mission-critical applications.

* Create and implement designs using industry standards

* Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews

* Write and execute unit tests

* Provide support to other team members as necessary

* Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to
improve quality and pursue excellence

* Increasing responsibilities with the following: Provide input into
long-term strategy/framework Develop design models from requirements
models using class diagrams, interaction diagrams, and other UML
diagrams Develop business and requirements artifacts that
effectively model the customer's requirements using use cases,
activity diagrams, and other UML diagrams

* Performs other duties as assigned


Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, a technology
discipline, or equivalent.

* Six or more years of related experience required.

* Specific experience in that time as follows:
- 4+ years Java development experience
- 3+ years experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design
- 2+ years experience developing business applications using SQL and
relational database systems

* Experience/familiarity with business objects, layered design,
design patterns, Swing, SQL, UML, JUnit, Stored Procedures and
Triggers, and Iterative development beneficial

* Ability to think technically and analytically

* Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in both written
and verbal formats with internal and external contacts

* Must be a self-starter and work well with a team

Pearson VUE
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437


Job Posting


Position: Business Analyst (Software Development)
Div/Loc: Pearson VUE / Bloomington, MN
Status:  Exempt
Please Apply online at pearsoned.com/careers

Pearson VUE:
Pearson VUE is a computer-based testing business which provides
innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance,
reliability and security of high-stakes testing programs throughout
the world. Our commitment to service drives everything we design,
build and do. Pearson VUE continually strives to provide customers
with the highest level of satisfaction and convenience. From start to
finish, our service and technology enhances your testing experience.
Tests are delivered through a domestic network of more than 200
company-owned and -operated Pearson Professional Centers and more than
3,400 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers worldwide.
Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the
international media company.

Job Description:

Business Analyst – EAT Software Development

Global Testing Services & Technology (GTST) provides software
development, test publishing, customer service, quality assurance and
technical support to the Pearson businesses competing in the $2+
billion dollar assessments and testing industry. GTST developed and
maintained systems deliver over one million exams each year delivered
in 14 different languages, and are in use at over 4,000 test centers,
located in 145 countries throughout the world.

* Research technology capabilities and to build business cases for buy
vs. build analysis
* Determine plan for requirements collection and management.
* Help create time estimates for project completion, and assist in
project planning.
* Interview project stakeholders to elicit system and software
requirements.
* Prepare detailed software requirements documents and Use Case
scenarios from which systems can be designed, and software can be tested.
* Conduct problem analysis and submit written recommendations for
solutions.
* Research and create relevant white papers for management consideration.
* Provide historical trending analysis to determine the state of
current operations, anticipate the state of future operations, and
recommend improvements.
* Identify, collect and analyze requirements metrics.
* Requirements management housekeeping for large projects.
* Ensure that all functions/organizations affected by the software
changes are adequately prepared and trained in a timely manner.
* Proficiently utilize all software and hardware tools that will
enhance the requirements processes.
* Act as a liaison with internal stakeholders and with external
clients to clarify requirements.
* Consult with requesters and development to identify and clarify
development objectives.
* Function as a resource to sales, technical support, Software Quality
Assurance, product specialists, and program management.
* Make presentations to executive management and to clients as needed
on larger projects.
* Act as Software Project Manager for small to mid-sized projects.

Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other
related technical field is required. Equivalent technical work
experience may be substituted.
* Seasoned Information Technology or Business professional with four
years technical experience. Testing, Assessments, Internet, or
Financial application experience may be substituted.
* Strong diplomatic and leadership skills that enable appropriate
management of client expectations and relationships.
* Ability to make decisions and recommendations based on the best
interests of both Pearson and clients.
* Ability for executive level of written and oral presentations.
* Ability to diplomatically negotiate with clients and internal
stakeholders.
* Excellent written communication skills, and proven technical writing
skills.
* Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to manage multiple
concurrent tasks.
* Experience in eliciting and documenting software requirements.
* Experience in developing effort estimates for project planning purposes.
* Must be a self-starter, team-player, and exhibit people management
skills & techniques.
* Working knowledge of both the software development and software
project management processes.
* Working knowledge of RUP, Use Cases, Object Oriented Application
Design, Data Warehousing, or Business Intelligence techniques is
highly desirable.
* Expert knowledge in Requirements Management and IT industry best
practices for software requirements is highly desirable.
* Experience in Software Project Management is highly desirable.

For consideration, apply online at
http://www.pearsoned.com/careers/jobs.htm.  Position Open Until Filled

EOE - m/f/v/d

Pearson VUE
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437


Job Posting


Position: Software Developer
Div/Loc: Pearson VUE / Bloomington, MN
Status:  Exempt
Please Apply online at pearsoned.com/careers

Pearson VUE:
Pearson VUE is a computer-based testing business which provides
innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance,
reliability and security of high-stakes testing programs throughout
the world. Our commitment to service drives everything we design,
build and do. Pearson VUE continually strives to provide customers
with the highest level of satisfaction and convenience. From start to
finish, our service and technology enhances your testing experience.
Tests are delivered through a domestic network of more than 200
company-owned and -operated Pearson Professional Centers and more than
3,400 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers worldwide.
Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the
international media company.
Job Description:

* Work as member of finance Java development team with focus on
maintaining and creating
    Java finance applications
* Maintain and support mission-critical applications as necessary
* Create and implement designs following Pearson coding standards
* Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews
* Write and execute unit tests
* Provide support to other finance team members as necessary
* Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to
improve quality and pursue
    excellence
* Increasing responsibilities with the following: Provide input into
long-term
    strategy/framework Develop design models from requirements models
using class diagrams,
    interaction diagrams, and other UML diagrams Develop business and
requirements artifacts
    that effectively model the customer's requirements using use cases,
activity diagrams, and
    other UML diagrams
* Performs other duties as assigned


Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, a technology discipline,
or equivalent.
* Two or more years of related experience required.
* Specific experience in that time as follows:
- 2+ years Java development experience
- 1+ years experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design
- 1+ years experience developing business applications using SQL and
relational database
   systems
* Experience/familiarity with business objects, layered design, design
patterns, Swing, SQL,
    UML, JUnit, Stored Procedures and Triggers, and Iterative
development beneficial
* Ability to think technically and analytically
* Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in both written
and verbal formats with
    internal and external contacts
* Must be a self-starter and work well with a team






For consideration, apply online at
http://www.pearsoned.com/careers/jobs.htm.  Position Open Until Filled

EOE - m/f/v/d

A great chance to get your feet wet in a fast-growing company.  If you
have software engineering experience (java, c++, etc) and are a junior
or senior in college, and are interested in a paid internship, write
to me for more info.

Please forward this on to anyone you think may be interested.

robert.hanson@...

Hello all -

Medtronic has 2 open web developer positions - details are here:

http://careers.peopleclick.com/jobposts/Client40_Medtronic/BU1/External/pck175-7\
8757.htm
http://careers.peopleclick.com/jobposts/Client40_Medtronic/BU1/External/pck175-7\
8760.htm

Or, go to http://www.medtronic.com/employment/ and look for
requisition numbers 51361 and 51362.

Thanks,
Scott

Pearson VUE
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437


Job Posting


Position: Software Development Project Manager
Div/Loc: Pearson VUE / Bloomington, MN
Status:  Exempt
Please Apply online at pearsoned.com/careers

Pearson VUE:
Pearson VUE is a computer-based testing business which provides
innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance,
reliability and security of high-stakes testing programs throughout
the world. Our commitment to service drives everything we design,
build and do. Pearson VUE continually strives to provide customers
with the highest level of satisfaction and convenience. From start to
finish, our service and technology enhances your testing experience.
Tests are delivered through a domestic network of more than 200
company-owned and -operated Pearson Professional Centers and more than
3,400 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers worldwide.
Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the
international media company.

Job description:
Will work with group manager to manage and/or track/coordinate
numerous software development projects.

Will simultaneously manage multiple projects (typically 2-3
developers, BA, QA, and DBA resources).

Must be able to drive results and maintain relationships (internal and
external to the team).

Lead weekly team meetings as necessary.

Will manage cross-functional coordination (e.g., users, stakeholders,
finance).
Responsible for project reporting (e.g., status reports, project
plans, budget, forecast to group manager) as necessary.

Ensure the delivery of software products per plan in an optimal time,
with changing requirements.
Evaluate development requests to determine feasibility, cost/ time
required, compatibility w/current system capabilities.

Understands resource requirements, backlog and knows when to ask for
more capacity.

Analyze major project requirements and coordinate the creation of
detailed design specifications.

Ensure that all functions/organizations affected by software changes
are adequately prepared and trained.

Coordinate/manage the development process, including schedule, product
features, functionality, and interface designs.

Coordinate/manage through all phases of the development process.

Maintain a working knowledge of analysis and programming techniques,
including, but not limited to, architecture, connectivity, programming
languages, standards, methods and tools.

Provide technical leadership across project related departmental
activities.

Consult with requesters and development to identify and clarify
development objectives.
Work collaboratively with product specialists, program managers,
clients, and management to ensure that functional requirements are
thoroughly and accurately defined.

Function as a resource to sales, technical support, SQA, product
specialists, and program management.

Manage the creation/maintenance of documents to support installation,
testing, and operating procedures.

Review/aggregate status reports prepared by developers.
Other duties as assigned.


Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. Ten or more total years of experience
preferred.
4+ yrs exp. as a project manager of successful software development
projects.
4+ years experience of MS Project
2+ yrs exp. with business application development.
2+ yrs exp. in an iterative, object-oriented software development role.
4+ months Java development exp. preferred
Experience simultaneously managing multiple projects required.
Iterative process experience required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to prepare/deliver technical presentations at all levels
of the organization.
Must have budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation experience
Demonstrated knowledge of technical leadership techniques.
Demonstrated experience in leadership/team building.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating and working with customers.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills & techniques.
Demonstrated abilities in creating technical documentation.
Demonstrated skills in software development techniques including
development environments, software documentation methods, and
development tools.
Outline knowledge of database systems, database design, database
interaction, and stored procedures.
Knowledge of UML and Use Case Requirements preferred.
Knowledge of software development under CMMI preferred.
Must be a self-starter, strong team-player, and exhibit people
management skills & techniques



For consideration, apply online at
http://www.pearsoned.com/careers/jobs.htm.  Position Open Until Filled

EOE - m/f/v/d

Pearson VUE
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437


Job Posting


Position: Senior Java Web Developer
Div/Loc: Pearson VUE / Bloomington, MN
Status:  Exempt
Please Apply online at pearsoned.com/careers

Pearson VUE:
Pearson VUE is a computer-based testing business which provides
innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance,
reliability and security of high-stakes testing programs throughout
the world. Our commitment to service drives everything we design,
build and do. Pearson VUE continually strives to provide customers
with the highest level of satisfaction and convenience. From start to
finish, our service and technology enhances your testing experience.
Tests are delivered through a domestic network of more than 200
company-owned and -operated Pearson Professional Centers and more than
3,400 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers worldwide.
Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the
international media company.


Job Description:

Create and implement designs following Pearson coding standards
Maintain and support mission-critical applications as necessary
Provide input into long-term strategy/framework
Develop design models from requirements models using class diagrams,
interaction diagrams, and other UML diagrams Develop business and
requirements artifacts that effectively model the customer's
requirements using use cases, activity diagrams, and other UML diagrams
Understand and develop database Entity Relationship Diagrams.
Perform object to relational mapping to support the database model in
an object oriented design
Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews
Write and execute unit tests
Performs other duties as assigned
Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve
quality and pursue excellence


Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, a technology discipline,
or equivalent.
Six or more years of related experience required.
Specific experience in that time as follows:
5+ years Java development experience
3+ years experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design
2+ years software architecture
2+ years experience with Servelts/JSP/XML/JavaScript
1+ years experience developing business applications using SQL and
2+ relational database systems
Tomcat/Java Web Services experience desired
Understands the concepts of business objects, layered design, data
access objects, and design patterns Knowledgeable in SQL, UML, JUnit,
Stored Procedures and Triggers, and Iterative development
Experience with the following is desired but not required:

Business Objects/Crystal Reports, JNI, Swing, J2EE, PSP/TSP, VB and C++
Ability to think technically and analytically
Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in both written and
verbal formats with internal and external contacts Must be a
self-starter and work well with a team






For consideration, apply online at
http://www.pearsoned.com/careers/jobs.htm.  Position Open Until Filled

EOE - m/f/v/d

Pearson VUE
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437


Job Posting


Position: User Interface Designer
Div/Loc: Pearson VUE / Bloomington, MN
Status:  Exempt
Please Apply online at pearsoned.com/careers

Pearson VUE:
Pearson VUE is a computer-based testing business which provides
innovative electronic testing solutions that enhance the performance,
reliability and security of high-stakes testing programs throughout
the world. Our commitment to service drives everything we design,
build and do. Pearson VUE continually strives to provide customers
with the highest level of satisfaction and convenience. From start to
finish, our service and technology enhances your testing experience.
Tests are delivered through a domestic network of more than 200
company-owned and -operated Pearson Professional Centers and more than
3,400 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers worldwide.
Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the
international media company.


Job Description:

Job Description:
 	 The Pearson VUE Technology Team provides software development,
quality assurance and technical support to the Pearson VUE and Pearson
Assessments businesses competing in the $2+ billion dollar assessments
and testing industry. Pearson VUE developed and maintained systems
deliver over one million exams each year delivered in 14 different
languages, and are in use at over 4,000 test centers, located in 145
countries throughout the world

We're excited to be adding a full-time specialist to this team. This
position will:

*Develop user interface designs from concept development through delivery

*Apply knowledge of usability, human factors, experimental or
cognitive psychology, ethnography, anthropology, and the user-centered
design process to product design

*Collaborate with product management and other designers on conceptual
models, process flows, user scenarios and tasks, UI design and
architecture

*Drive innovations in methods and tools to move the user experience
team forward
 	 Experience - External:

* Minimum BA/BS degree in Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology
or related field. Advanced degree a plus

* 2+ years of application interface design experience.

* Strong knowledge of interface design processes and methodology in
creating desktop and internet applications

* Proficiency with rapid prototyping tools
* Proven track record of designing products/services that meet user
requirements

* Proficiency and polish in written and oral communications

* Strong collaboration and organization skills

* Visual design experience a plus

For consideration, apply online at
http://www.pearsoned.com/careers/jobs.htm.  Position Open Until Filled

EOE - m/f/v/d

Pearson VUE Software Development (JAVA) Website ID# 14900

Pearson VUE provides innovative electronic testing solutions that
enhance the performance, reliability and security of high-stakes
testing programs throughout the world. Our commitment to service
drives everything we design, build and do. Pearson VUE continually
strives to provide customers with the highest level of satisfaction
and convenience. From start to finish, our service and technology
enhances your testing experience.

Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson, the
international media company.

www.pearsonvue.com

Job Description:
Create and implement designs following Pearson coding standards
Maintain and support mission-critical applications as necessary
Provide input into long-term strategy/framework
Develop design models from requirements models using class diagrams,
interaction diagrams, and other UML diagrams
Develop business and requirements artifacts that effectively model the
customer's requirements using use cases, activity diagrams, and other
UML diagrams
Understand and develop database Entity Relationship Diagrams. Perform
object to relational mapping to support the database model in an
object oriented design
Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews
Write and execute unit tests
Performs other duties as assigned
Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve
quality and pursue excellence


Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, a technology discipline,
or equivalent.
Six or more years of related experience required.
Specific experience in that time as follows:
3+ years Java development experience
3+ years experience in Object-oriented Analysis and Design
2+ years software architecture
2+ years experience with Servelts/JSP/XML/JavaScript
1+ years experience developing business applications using SQL and
relational database systems
Tomcat/Java Web Services experience desired
Understands the concepts of business objects, layered design, data
access objects, and design patterns Knowledgeable in SQL, UML, JUnit,
Stored Procedures and Triggers, and Iterative development
Experience with the following is desired but not required: Business
Objects/Crystal Reports, JNI, Swing, J2EE, PSP/TSP
Ability to think technically and analytically
Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in both written and
verbal formats with internal and external contacts
Must be a self-starter and work well with a team

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• Agile/XP/Scrum experience, including unit testing, continuous integration, and incremental development
  
• Effective collaboration, mentoring, and communication skills
• Ability to establish and adapt Agile processes and tools
• Good Object-Oriented design and implementation skills
• Proven layered architecture skills and experience
  
• Solid database experience
• Knowledge of architectural concerns and approaches for logging, error handling, reporting, etc.
• Ability and desire to lead a project and small team
  

• .NET experience
  
• Project and team leadership experience, including scheduling, resource planning, and tracking
  
• Advanced database expertise/exposure for failover, parallelism, and segmentation
  

• Great opportunity for people with strong OO development skills, effective collaboration skills, who deliver clean code;      

• People who enjoy pair-programming, test-driven-development, and software development best-practices.      

• To work on a mature agile development team that develops digital photography systems.        

• Ability and desire to work in a mature, focused, effective XP/Scrum team
• Effective collaboration and communication skills
• Strong Object-Oriented design and implementation skills
• Solid Java and database skills        

• JUnit, and mocking tools
• Functional testing tools (Fit, Fitness, etc.)
• Automated build tools (Ant, AntHill, CruiseControl)
• Middle-tier / Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) experience
• Messaging protocol experience
• Knowledge of image manipulation/processing (JAI)
• Java-based Linux and Windows development and deployment
• Work-flow / Process control
• Production / Operations experience
• Object-relational mapping tool skills (Hibernate)
• Lightweight component configuration tools (Spring)
• Thick-client GUI development, especially Swing

FUJITSU CONSULTING, the world's third-largest IT services firm, is
currently seeking mid - senior level JAVA/J2EE Developers for our
growing Java Practice in Minneapolis. Candidates must have at least 3
years of professional Java/J2EE development experience. Excellent
communications skills, an aptitude for analysis and problem-solving, a
strong sense of ethics, and the ability to work well in a team
environment are required. Previous consulting experience not required.
We offer Visa transfer assistance through our in-house legal
department. Our fulltime/salaried Employees receive full benefits
including paid overtime, 401K with a company match, Tuition
Reimbursement, Career Development/Professional Training,
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, and
more.

Interested candidates, please forward resumes to:
laura.malek@.... Thank you!

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