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Thompson Technologies is immediately seeking multiple Java developers for a 4-7 month contract. in either Lexington, KY or Herndon, VA.

Skills Needed:

Java, C, Pro C, SQL - Oracle, XML, experience working with Web Services

Want to find out more? Send your resume to mgannon@thompsontechnologies.com and we'll get in touch with your for next steps.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
[ October 09, 2008: Message edited by: Candace Underwood ]
15 years ago
A Thompson Technologies client has an immediate opening for a Senior Software Engineer. This is a 3 month contract to hire opportunity in Alpharetta.

In this role, you will participate in full software development lifecycle and will be responsible for designing and development new applications based on a large data-centric system using Java, J2EE, Java, Oracle 10, Web / XML, Solaris, etc. To qualify, candidates must possess server side development experience.

NOTE: Local candidates preferred � no relocation assistance available. Must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer � no visa sponsorship available.

Requirements:
6+ years of software development experience required.
XML experience required.
4+ years of solid J2EE (EJB) programming experience required.
3+ years of Oracle RDBMS and SQL experience required.
3+ years of UNIX development required; Solaris preferred.
Experience with Application Servers (i.e., JBoss, Weblogic, Exc.)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
Excellent communications and writing skills required.
Must be a quick learner and a self-starter.
Experience programming in PL/SQL is a plus.
Experience with OOD, UML modeling tools and the use of design patterns.
Ability to operate in a team environment and under tight deadlines.

Qualified applicants who are seeking permanent / full-time employment may send resumes to: mvanderveen@thompsontechnologies.com.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
15 years ago
Thompson Technologies is in search of highly talented Director of Software Platforms for our client, a global manufacturing and technology company. This is a full-time / permanent opening located in Atlanta, GA.



Summary



Responsible for leading product development projects teams, consisting of 20 - 30 software engineers spanning local and remote engineering centers. This group of engineers will be responsible for the development and testing of software applications and associated products.



Responsibilities and Duties


Project manage the development of new software applications for the suite of products. This includes: negotiate requirements with the marketing department, develop project plans, drive decision making, manage schedules, identify risks, assign development tasks to team members, organize and track work assignments throughout the product development lifecycle, drive the project team to results, ensure good communications within and outside the team, coordinate relevant activities with the test and documentation managers, coordinate activities with other divisions, and report project status to management and other groups.
Willingness and ability to work with management to create a positive, contagious and sustainable sense of urgency in the development group (and interfacing groups such as Product Management and Sales) to consistently improve quantity, quality and delivery of products.
Manage continuation activities in support of the existing customers.
Participate in compliance audits (QA, ECAM, CMMI, ISO, customers).
Participate in continuous improvement activities; including implementation of NPD 2.0 and CMMI within his/her department.
Travel requirements: minimal (potentially a 4 to 6 times a year).
Ability to create and deliver clear, concise presentations to subordinates and superiors.
Ability to delegate work appropriately, especially tasks related to medium to low level technical decisions.
Ability to resolve conflict in a calm, rationale, and deliberate manner.
Ability to prioritize workload/task.
Ability to multi-task and be able to prioritize and balance many activities and adjust quickly in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours that works best with the local and remote engineering center(s).
Keep skills current with new software development methodologies.
Excellent communication skills in both oral and written, and with a strong desire to work in a cross-cultural team.

Supervisory Responsibilities


Supervise 3 � 5 Software Managers with indirect supervision of 20 � 30 engineers globally.
Qualifications


BS/MS in Engineering or Computer Science or Technical equivalent.
10 years of professional experience in software development.
6 years of experience project managing web application development activities.
Experience developing project plans and timely execution of those plans.
Experience building effective teams and coaching for success.
Experience with work breakdown structures, risk analysis, and other project management tools.
5 years of supervisory experience with demonstrated success managing offshore development teams.

Desired


Experience with Microsoft Project.
Experience with Capability Maturity Model for Software (SW-CMM).
Experience with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).
Experience with ISO 9001 Compliance.
Experience managing projects developed using Java, JavaScript, JDBC, Struts and other open source software.
Experience with RIA (Flash, Silverlight).
Experience with Business Intelligence software.
Experience with Star Team or other revision control software.
Experience with the development of software applications using modern software development techniques, e.g. UML and object oriented development techniques.

NOTE: Local candidates preferred � no relocation assistance available. Must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer � no visa sponsorship available.

For immediate consideration, please email resume to: mvanderveen@thompsontechnologies.com.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies has an amazing full-time / permanent opportunity for a Lead Java / J2EE Engineer with our client located in the Smyrna / Cobb Galleria (GA) area.

Our client is a leading solutions provider in its industry and was voted by Deloitte as the 2nd fastest revenue growing company in GA! They offer a very competitive salary, full benefits and a chance to use cutting edge technology to its fullest!

If you are a team lead / senior developer wanting to play an integral role in full life cycle development with a dynamic, close-knit team where your ideas and creativity can be expressed, then this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:
Team Lead responsible for various projects and mentoring software engineers onsite / offshore.
Define, design, implement and test software applications using a variety of technologies, including, but not limited to: Java/J2EE, Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML and scripting languages
Responsible for schedules and communication of the status of all tasks
Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision
Will assist team members in design discussions and decisions
Will perform code and design reviews with other team members
Interact with QA team to identify defects, reproduce them and document them
Interact with Product team to clarify requirements or suggest changes during the implementation of the enhancements
Interact with the design team to identify, design and implement the user interface portions of the applications
Professionalism, maturity and ability to work through disagreements in a positive manner

Requirements:
Team Lead experience � minimum of 2 years
Expert level Java programming, including JSP, Servlet, JDBC and application servers
Stored procedure writing, PL/SQL preferred (if Data-oriented Engineer)
Basic HTML coding
Proficient in JavaScript / Ajax (if UI-oriented Engineer)
Proficient with some scripting languages such as Bourne shell, Perl, PHP, etc.
Basic database design

Desirable Skills:
Struts, Spring or Hibernate experience.
Understanding of SMTP, MIME and email technologies (a plus)
Oracle backend experience
JUnit or other testing methodologies
C, C++ or other programming languages
UML experience a strong plus

NOTE: Local candidates preferred � no relocation assistance available. Must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer � no visa sponsorship available.

For immediate consideration, please email resume to: mihyon@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies is seeking a Java/J2EE Architect for our client in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is a 3 month contract-to-hire opportunity and applicants for employment in must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Candidates need to have Server side development with some front end.
Must have J2EE, EJB, STRUTS, Web Application Server exp. (Websphere or JBOSS)

Responsibilities:

Design and develop applications for client/server Internet web based services.
Design and develop interfaces to internal and external applications.
Write technical design documents.
Coding responsibilities and participate in application development.
Create and execute unit test plans.
Maintain/enhance existing applications.
Promote best practices among the team that will improve testing techniques as well as design methodology.
Provide mentoring to lower level associates.
Works with manager to develop priorities and resolve issues.
Interact with business analysts to understand business requirements and translate these into technical architectures and designs.
Interact with production support personnel to ensure that critical and major production issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Perform code reviews and design reviews with peers.

REQUIRED:
7 Years software development experience
5+ years as a software architect or design engineer
Previous experience leading large projects.
Understanding of the Project Management process
Expert in C, Oracle, Java, J2EE
Experience with PL/SQL
Experience in XML, UNIX, VMS, JBoss
Experience in the WS-Security specifications
Experience in JSP,JSF, Struts a plus
Proficient with Java IDEs
Experience in Design Patterns & UML
Experience with PVCS or SubVersion for version control
Experience with Java Performance tuning.
Experience in Linux a plus
Experience/Working Knowledge of JEE5
Strong experience in the full software development lifecycle with an intimate knowledge of lifecycle processes and tools.
Very strong communication and listening skills.
Possesses very strong technical, and report writing skills.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.


For immediate consideration please send your resume to casey.peebles@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies has an immediate need for a Principal Software Engineer with our client, a leading software solutions provider with clients across multiple industries. This is a full-time / permanent opportunity located in Milford, CT.

Qualified candidates will have experience as a senior systems developer for enterprise server development. In this role, you will plan, design and develops enterprise-scale, multi-threaded core software products that serve as the foundation for application services. You will also work with application-level developers to optimize server APIs and their use.

NOTE: Local candidates preferred � no relocation assistance available. Must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer � no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities:
Plan, develop, and deliver functional and performance enhancements, including documentation and testing procedures.
Work in close co-operation with application developers to (a) understand their use case; (b) assist in design of the solution; (c) define server requirements.
Write/review Functional Specifications describing all planned feature development.
Validate all code changes against existing unit test suite; design/develop automated unit tests for all developments.
Diagnose, debug and repair server defects and/or performance issues.

Requirements:
BS in Computer Science required, MS a plus.
4-7 years as a senior level developer with solid Java and C++, JSP, and J2EE programming experience.
Knowledge/experience in the server side of commercial enterprise-level client server architecture.
Programming experience with client/server architectures and multi-threading development.
Programming experience with Web application service architectures.
C/C++ .NET a definite plus.
Familiarity with technologies like Web Services and BPEL highly desirable.
Exposure to database systems preferred Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, DB2.
Solid understanding of relational databases.
Comfortable working on both Windows and UNIX.
Requires excellent verbal (English) and written communication skills are a MUST.
Must have the ability to architect complex designs and clearly articulate such designs on paper for development cycles.
Working knowledge of XML and XML based technologies.
Fully knowledgeable about object-oriented programming.
Development in the Eclipse IDE environment highly desirable.

Qualified candidates may email resumes to: mihyon@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.

[ Edited to include location in subject - Paul Sturrock ]
[ July 09, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Java Software Engineer with our client, a leader in its industry with global / international presence, located in Alpharetta.

This is a full-time / direct-hire position with an excellent benefits package along with an opportunity to learn and develop your career with an industry leader.

*** NOTE: Unable to sponsor H-1B visas at this time AND unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any US employer. ***

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, document and support range of customers on the developed software.
Closely work with the Technical Lead and/or Business Analyst to keep them informed on status and to deliver software per the requirements of the customer.
Follow company and project standards for source code documentation and development tools.
Production of development estimates.
Prepare detailed designs and design documentation.
Work with configuration management standards.
Evaluate and use third-party class libraries.

Requirements:

5 years or more of overall experience in software development
2 years or more of solid server-side Java experience
Experience developing with at least some of the following Java technologies is a requirement:
o Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)

o JavaBeans

o J2EE

o Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)

o Java Servlet

o Java Server Pages (JSP)

o XML / XSL / XSLT / XPATH / SOAP

o J2EE application servers

o CVS

Strong knowledge and experience developing systems using structured software life-cycle design and development methodologies.
Desirable Certifications: Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer
Knowledge of JBoss and Oracle preferred
Familiarity with the travel industry and their associated systems/technologies would be beneficial
Bachelors Degree, MBA preferred
Willingness to travel when needed

Qualified applicants may send resumes to: mihyon@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
[ March 14, 2008: Message edited by: Candace Underwood ]
16 years ago
webMethods Senior Software Engineer

Thompson Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a senior level / team lead webMethods Engineer for our client in Alpharetta. This is a direct-hire / permanent opportunity.

*** NOTE: Unable to sponsor H-1B visas at this time AND unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any US employer. ***

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, debug, and integrate code for Web Applications and Web Services; may work on large, complex projects.
Define technical scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.
Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
Complete all technical development tasks pertaining to applications per approved projects and allocated budgets.
Interface extensively with Architecture team to determine applicability of design alternatives; identify and recommend cost effective options to meet user needs.
Interface as necessary with all critical integration points to insure that applications are integrating successfully and efficiently with all requested applications.
Conduct necessary unit testing to insure that code is of high quality.
Adhere to all development policies, procedures and standards.
Map workflow and creates design specifications based on functional requirements.
Provide detailed deployment documentation to the support group to insure preparedness to deploy new releases into the production environment within the SLA windows.

Qualifications:
Requires BS/BA in Computer Science or related discipline.
5 - 8 years of experience minimum.
Experience in webMethods 6.5 and/or above including BPMS, BAM, Broker, CAF and Workflow would be a plus.
Must be Java proficient.
Experience with designing, programming, and integration of various back office systems; experience in SQL Server and Oracle.
Experience with Infravio and Blaze rules engine is required.
Team Lead � mentoring and assisting other developers on the team � experience required.
Relevant vendor/professional certifications a plus.
Accomplished verbal and written communication skills.

For consideration, email resumes to: mihyon@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
[ February 22, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]
16 years ago
Senior Java / J2EE Engineer

Thompson Technologies has an amazing Senior Java/J2EE Engineer opportunity with our client located in the Marietta / Smyrna / Vinings area. If you are a senior level developer wanting to play an integral role in full life cycle development with a dynamic, close-knit team where your ideas and creativity can be expressed, then this is the opportunity for you!

This opportunity offers a very competitive salary, full benefits and a chance to use Open Source Technology to its fullest.

Responsibilities:
Define, design, implement and test software applications using a variety of technologies, including, but not limited to: Java/J2EE, Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML and scripting languages
Responsible for own schedules and communications of the status of all tasks
Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision
Will assist team members in design discussions and decisions
Will perform code and design reviews with other team members
Interact with QA team to identify defects, reproduce them and document them
Interact with Product team to clarify requirements or suggest changes during the implementation of the enhancements
Interact with the design team to identify, design and implement the user interface portions of the applications
Professionalism, maturity and ability to work through disagreements in a positive manner
Required Technical Skills:
Advanced Java programming, including JSP, Servlet, JDBC and application servers
Stored procedure writing, PL/SQL preferred (if Data-oriented Engineer)
Basic HTML coding
Proficient in JavaScript/Ajax (if UI-oriented Engineer)
Proficient with some scripting languages such as Bourne shell, Perl, PHP, etc.
Basic database design

Desirable Technical Skills:
Struts
Understanding of SMTP, MIME and email technologies (a plus)
Oracle backend experience
JUnit or other testing methodologies
C, C++ or other programming languages
Spring or Hibernate experience.
UML Experience a strong plus

*** NOTE: Unable to sponsor H-1B visas at this time AND unable to work with 3rd party candidates or agencies. Candidate must be legally authorized to work for any US employer. ***

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: mihyon@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
16 years ago
A Thompson Technologies client has a Mid Level Java Development position available in Alpharetta, GA. This is a permanent position with a growing, entrepreneurial company. Candi ates with experience working in an Open Source environment preferred.

The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years Java/J2EE development experience and should be comfortable working in a small/open environment. The Java developer should be comfortable performing back and front end development.

The preferred candidate will spend the first 3 months learning the application, and will then participate in 90% new development.

-Technologies: J2EE, Java, Open Source development, JBOSS, Hibernate, Spring, AJAX, Tomcat, Apache, Servlet, Python, SQL Server

.NET and C#, a plus

Qualified candidates, please send resumes to elizabeth.peterson@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
[ February 12, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]
16 years ago
A Thompson Technologies client and Alpharetta based retail software solutions company is seeking a junior-mid level Java Developer for a contract position (possibility of becoming permanent). The position is based in Atlanta; 20-30% travel will be required.

Our client is a one-hundred million dollar organization with over 300 clients world-wide. This is an excellent chance to become a part of an established, growing organization.

Developer Profile:
BA, Computer Science or equivalent
Sound conceptual knowledge of common programming languages
Hands-on coding experience in Java (and C++)
� Experience with a retail application would be a plus but no required
� E-commerce experience a plus
� Passionate, driven and motivated person
� Experience with UNIX a plus

Experience with the following is also required: SQL and/or Oracle, RDBMS.
Experience with supply chain management, merchandizing, or retail is an advantage but not a requirement.
You must be willing and able to travel as required, both domestically and internationally.

The Java Developer will initially participate in intensive product training and will then participate at all levels of company software implementation life cycle:
� Installation of software and software patches
� Configuration
� Customization
� Testing and troubleshooting
� Onsite support

Qualified candidates, please submit resume to elizabeth.peterson@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
[ February 07, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies client has an immediate need for a junior level web developer with experience in: html, CSS and JavaScript.

Our client is located in Buckhead. This is a permanent position - perfect for someone a couple of years out of school. You will have the opportunity to work with Fortune 100 clients in a fast paced environment. The Web Developer should be comfortable performing on short project lifecycles and should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Good attitude, willingness to work, flexible hours
Good client facing skills
Understanding of hours and client focus perspective of an agency
Work includes development of internet, extranet, and intranet sites.
3-5 years of experience with HTML, style sheets/CSS, and java script.
Exposure to .NET and any content management systems is a plus.

Qualified candidates, please send resumes to elizabeth.peterson@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.

[ Edited to include location in subject - Paul Sturrock ]
[ January 22, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies has several Sr. Java Developer openings with a client in Alpharetta. The client has been named one of Atlanta's fastest growing companies. The client is seeking motivated and highly skilled Senior Java Developers to join its software development team on a full-time basis.

In this exciting new position you will create the next generation of enterprise-wide, hospital solutions that actually make a difference to both patients and hospital executives. This revolutionary product enables hospitals to manage patient traffic and logistics, enterprise-wide, providing for the best patient experience while maximizing hospital resource utilization. Strong analysis and communication skills are required. The primary technologies used on the job include Java, Servlets, JSP, Ajax, JMS, Spring, Web Services, and Oracle.

The responsibilities of this position include:
- Design and develop application modules using Java/J2EE/Ajax/Web Services
- Write unit test cases and assist QA manager with function tests
- Collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot and maintain existing application modules
- Lead code review sessions to ensure high code quality
- Document technical designs using UML
- Mentor junior developers on the team

Required Skills:
- 5+ years of server-side Java development experience
- Knowledge of object-oriented design and programming methodology
- Knowledge of design patterns
- Middleware / N-Tier architectures
- Multi-Threading
- Distributed High Availability Software
- Open Source
- JUnit
- Servlet/JSP

Preferred Skills:
- UML
- Ajax
- Spring
- Hibernate or iBatis
- JMS
- Web Services
- Oracle and PL/SQL
- Maven 2
- CruiseControl

Qualified candidates please forward resumes to sonya.reynolds@ttinc.net

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.

The going rate for this position is up to $110k based on experience.

[ Edited to include location in subject - Paul Sturrock ]
[ January 21, 2008: Message edited by: Paul Sturrock ]
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies has a 6 MONTH CONTRACT opportunity for a Senior Java / J2EE Software Engineer in Alpharetta.

Responsibilities:
Create user interfaces for the Credentialing Team to conduct audits on data. This will be full lifecycle development creating the front end user interface along with the middleware component to be able to pull the data from various databases. This data could be in various forms (i.e., Flat files, PDF, exc.)
Translate complex business requirements to detailed design specifications. Have a broad understanding of the system application to determine missing or undefined requirements. Assist in development of software modules from detailed design specifications.
Work with Business Analysts in translating business requirements into high level designs.
Completes assigned tasks with minimal defects and within the allocated completion time for a given assignment.
Follow the protocol of using effective test techniques before promoting software enhancements to the various promotion groups (QA, Prod, etc.). Also, adhere to the documentation procedures implemented to insure that the auditing concerns are met.
Assist in development/maintenance of software supporting high volume production systems.
Assist in development/maintenance of software specifications utilizing design constructs and standards.
Interact with production support personnel to ensure that critical and major production issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Knowledge and Skills:
Self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly responsive.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong communication skills.
Document application design and code using standard techniques.
Works well with a team and able to build systems as an individual contributor.
Work with developers/architects during the design and development phases.

Required:
5+ years Java, JEE, struts, XML and Oracle
7+ years of full life cycle development
Experience with SQL and database concepts.
Experience with web-interfaces and automation processes.
Strong Object Oriented design techniques.

Preferred:
UNIX and Windows
Server/Client architecture
Web Server and Application Server

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MAY EMAIL RESUMES TO: mihyon@ttinc.net.

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making our clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
16 years ago
Thompson Technologies is in need of a TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Technical Project Consultant in the McLean, Virginia area for an immediate permanent opportunity.

Please note: Top Secret Clearance is required

Need a candidate with Java/.NET programming skills � product customization and implementation in an SQL, Oracle, and Web Services environment.

Phone interview to face to face

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

Primary Functions:
*Leads the development and implementation of project plans and schedules for IT software development initiatives across multiple technical units. This includes development and implementation of work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports. *Defines, reviews, edits and/or refines system requirements.
Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solution of technology issues
*Manages enterprise wide project start-up activities including technical environments,
requirement review processes, issue tracking, and status reporting.
*Leads project meetings with project team
*Responsible to ensure technical project development life cycle is being followed and required deliverables are being completed, reviewed and signed- off on by appropriate mangers
*Resolve project issues to expedite timely completion of project within budget.
*Prepare and report accurate project status to business unit and technology management
*Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables to ensure project goals are accomplished and in-line with business objectives.
*Recommend changes to departmental standards and work flows as required to effectively manage multiple projects. *Provide Technical and analytical guidance to Project Managers, Project Analysts, and other Technical Consultants

Secondary Functions:
*Perform additional duties as required by VP, Director or CIO to support Project Management efforts

Qualifications:
TS clearance required. TS/SCI preferred.

Education:
**BS/BA degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business or Project Management or seven years of equivalent experience.

Experience & Training:
*Five years technical project management experience
*7+ years PM experience
*Experience with large multiple deliverable projects
* Five years experience with full technical project life cycle development
* Five years experience with development and testing methodologies
* Understanding of how to leverage business applications for competitive advantage.

Specific Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent project planning skills
Excellent analytical skills.
Good Programming Skills (One or more of the following: Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, XSLT)
Strong Understanding of Relational Database Technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access).

For immediate consideration email resumes to kim.clarkson@ttinc.net

Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.
16 years ago