Argus Employees are held to a higher standard. We look for the rare, hard to find individuals that combine technical skills and communication skills with a positive can-do attitude. Their personal commitment to performance is reflected in every action taken. Argus employees understand the expectations and exceed those expectations on a daily basis.

Consultant will perform highly advanced technical work on zLinux and Oracle 10g database mgmt environment. You will provide technical expertise in establishing and maintaining a database architecture supported by BIS, which includes Oracle 10g on zLinux.

• • Coordinate installation, maintenance, and upgrades
• • Assist in creating logical and physical data models
• • Perform SQL and Database tuning
• • Problem resolution
• • Create Backup and Recovery plans
• • Assist in developing an enterprise database management architecture
• • Migrate database objects through various environments
• Sandbox
• Development
• System Test
• User Acceptance Test
• Performance Test
• Training
• Production

Provide technical support in the design, development and implementation of database security, recovery, reorganization and backup procedures as well as the monitoring of database performance.

Provide technical assistance to BIS DBA staff for problem analysis and resolution for database software and procedures.

The Project Manager(s) will:

• • Plans and organizes the work of project personnel.
• • Prepares and updates detailed project plans using Niku Clarity. Monitors progress to plan, makes necessary adjustments to ensure projects are completed on time.
• • Facilitates project related meetings, develops agendas, schedules participants, documents minutes and distributes to team. Updates project plan based on meeting communications.
• • Follows up with Team Leader and/or assigned resources regarding any past due deliverables.
• • Reports project status and related issues to superiors on a regular and timely basis, recognizing the sensitivity of key issues to the overall organization and administration.
• • Performs related duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• • A Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent is required. Formal training in project management is desired.
• • A minimum of five years of project management experience is required.
• • Demonstrated proficiency in project management techniques and coordination of technical resources. Knowledge of problem analysis and hardware/software configuration is required.
• • Highly effective oral and written communication skills are required to supervise project personnel and report to senior management and to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• • Superior interpersonal and customer service skills required including ability to work effectively in a team environment. High level of proficiency in effective problem solving required.

Analyze science, engineering, business, and all other data processing problems for application to electronic data processing systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.

Position Requirements/Technical Skills

• • Provide staff and users with assistance solving medium complexity computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• • Test, maintain, and monitor medium complexity computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• • Use object-oriented programming languages, such as Java and JavaScript, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
• • Work with databases utilizing DB2 and SQL.
• • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so information can be shared.
• • Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
• Documentation of the work flow utilizing Microsoft Office Visio
• • Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
• • Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
• • Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
• • Lotus Notes/Domino support including the use of Formula Language and LotusScript.

Special Requirements

• • 5 years of experience working with Lotus Notes/Domino and LotusScript
• • 5 years of database experience, working with SQL Server and DB2
• • 4 years of experiencing working with the following languages: Java, JavaScript, and Formula Language
• • At least 2 years of experience with the following additional technologies: Agents, HTML/DHTML, XML, and MS Office Visio

Java Developers are responsible for development related tasks across all layers of application. Working closely with the Lead Developer, Architect, and DBA, developers implement component designs for Domain Objects, Data Access Services, Functional Components, and Portlets, relative to a common business area. Developers are required to create both unit and integration tests facilitating a test driven environment. Strong communication skills are required as developers will frequently interact with business users and analysts in order to gain an understanding of business requirements.

Position Requirements/Technical Skills

• • 5+ years experience with Java/J2EE design/development experience - JSP, JSF, PORTAL, SERVLET, EJB 3.0, hibernate, jdbc, spring, apache library, or others
• • Experience developing large mission critical enterprise software applications
• • Experience with JBOSS, Apache, WebSphere or WebLogic J2EE server
• • Experience with Web Services, SOA, BPEL
• • Experience with workflow, and rules engine development
• • Experience with automated build processes - ant, maven, hudson, or other script builders such as gradle
• • Experience with testing and how to test properly - unit test, regression test, smoke test, etc
• • Experience with data model/db design, and reporting services
• • Experience with J2EE server configuration, and administration
• • Strong object oriented development and design experience
• • Must be a great team player, and possess exceptional customer service skills.
• • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field

This role designs, develops and supports application solutions to meet client requirements. They may design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms.

Position Requirements/Technical Skills

• • Perform Application Testing Activities - Develops and implements the most efficient and cost-effective solutions
• • Translate Business - I/T Requirements - Develops and prepares computer solutions
• • Understand Data Models - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• • Use Application Development Methodologies & Tools - Solid understanding of business practices with fundamental understanding of project management methodology
• • Use Full Life Cycle, Use Library Management tools.
• • Use Programming Languages

This role constructs partnerships between clients, Argus, vendors, and subcontractor organizations and manages the implementation of these partnerships to address business opportunities for Argus Associates, Inc. They have equally balanced skills in five key general management areas of client relationship management, consultative selling, financial / business management, portfolio / program management and team / people management.

Position Requirements/Technical Skills

• • Apply Client Strategy & Planning
• • Apply Knowledge of Client Organization & Structure
• • Implement Project Management Techniques
• • Manage Client Relationships
• • Manage Contract Financial Performance
• • Manage Contract Scope and Commitments
• • Manage Customer Expectations
• • Manage Customer Sat & Loyalty Reqmts for Service
• • Use Consulting Methodologies