Our client, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an energetic System Integrator. This resource is expected to be a creative person who has a holistic and systematic approach to solving problems with strong communication and organizational skills.
This position is responsible for overall oversight of software implementation including requirements specification, software development, testing, production implementation and documentation.
This position will support Intermodal’s OPTCS (Optimized Terminal Control System) project. The duties include:
Understanding the project’s objectives and system requirements
Developing the approach for efficient systems development and integration
Coordinating with multiple parties including vendors, various groups within IT and business partners to develop and implement the system
Working with QA team to ensure quality of software
Coordinating software implementation
Ensuring provision of robust support for the software
This position will work with the design and development teams to ensure that they have a good understanding of the system that is being created. Throughout the project lifecycle, a close relationship needs to be maintained with the designers/developers and suppliers of various components to ensure seamless integration. A thorough understanding of the customer requirements is required to ensure that the system design meets the system requirements.
This position will directly report to the OPTCS IT manager. This applicant must be highly motivated to meet project deadlines and to handle technology challenges.
The Information Technology Department is searching for a qualified candidate to join a dynamic project team that supports and develops for the OPTCS initiative.
Education:
4-yr College Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics is required. A Master’s degree from a U.S. University is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Work with the IT manager and Project Manager to ensure that all aspects of the OPTCS project are progressing appropriately.
Oversee the sub-projects required to support OPTCS.
Conduct analysis for vendor and product selections, recommend choices and manage vendor relationships.
Facilitate requirements development process to ensure development of high quality and comprehensive functional and non-functional requirements.
Coordinate and work closely with IT personnel to define hardware requirements.
Ensure that the design covers all requirements in scope for a particular release.
Work with the design and development teams to ensure that they have a good understanding of the application/system that is being created.
Ensure thorough QA testing that covers all requirements.
Coordinate testing of software releases with all parties concerned.
Effectively communicate requirements, limitations, and road blocks with all parties during the applications development process.
Coordinate with the business partners to ensure that documented requirements are satisfied during the software development process and by the end product.
Coordinate with software vendors and end users to create specifications for Change Requests.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal processes and propose improvements.
Maintain a high level of initiative and attention to detail during daily operations.
Organize and conduct weekly status updates including the preparation of status reports.
Develop presentations for all governance committee updates.
Promote strong teamwork ethic and customer support focus.
Experience and Skills Required:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an enterprise information technology environment performing SI duties for large projects
Knowledge in Object Oriented programming concepts
Experience supporting mission critical applications
Experience with system engineering methodology and tools
Experience in problem-solving and customer training
Experience with project management practices and principles
Experience developing applications using SDLC methodology
Experience with testing methodologies and strategies
Experience with the use of testing tools such as HPQC
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer support and training skills
Strong teamwork ethic
Preferred:
Experience with TIBCO BE/BW
Familiarity with Intermodal and/or railroad business
Experience working as a solutions or an enterprise architect
This position is responsible for overall oversight of software implementation including requirements specification, software development, testing, production implementation and documentation.
This position will support Intermodal’s OPTCS (Optimized Terminal Control System) project. The duties include:
Understanding the project’s objectives and system requirements
Developing the approach for efficient systems development and integration
Coordinating with multiple parties including vendors, various groups within IT and business partners to develop and implement the system
Working with QA team to ensure quality of software
Coordinating software implementation
Ensuring provision of robust support for the software
This position will work with the design and development teams to ensure that they have a good understanding of the system that is being created. Throughout the project lifecycle, a close relationship needs to be maintained with the designers/developers and suppliers of various components to ensure seamless integration. A thorough understanding of the customer requirements is required to ensure that the system design meets the system requirements.
This position will directly report to the OPTCS IT manager. This applicant must be highly motivated to meet project deadlines and to handle technology challenges.
The Information Technology Department is searching for a qualified candidate to join a dynamic project team that supports and develops for the OPTCS initiative.
Education:
4-yr College Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics is required. A Master’s degree from a U.S. University is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Work with the IT manager and Project Manager to ensure that all aspects of the OPTCS project are progressing appropriately.
Oversee the sub-projects required to support OPTCS.
Conduct analysis for vendor and product selections, recommend choices and manage vendor relationships.
Facilitate requirements development process to ensure development of high quality and comprehensive functional and non-functional requirements.
Coordinate and work closely with IT personnel to define hardware requirements.
Ensure that the design covers all requirements in scope for a particular release.
Work with the design and development teams to ensure that they have a good understanding of the application/system that is being created.
Ensure thorough QA testing that covers all requirements.
Coordinate testing of software releases with all parties concerned.
Effectively communicate requirements, limitations, and road blocks with all parties during the applications development process.
Coordinate with the business partners to ensure that documented requirements are satisfied during the software development process and by the end product.
Coordinate with software vendors and end users to create specifications for Change Requests.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal processes and propose improvements.
Maintain a high level of initiative and attention to detail during daily operations.
Organize and conduct weekly status updates including the preparation of status reports.
Develop presentations for all governance committee updates.
Promote strong teamwork ethic and customer support focus.
Experience and Skills Required:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an enterprise information technology environment performing SI duties for large projects
Knowledge in Object Oriented programming concepts
Experience supporting mission critical applications
Experience with system engineering methodology and tools
Experience in problem-solving and customer training
Experience with project management practices and principles
Experience developing applications using SDLC methodology
Experience with testing methodologies and strategies
Experience with the use of testing tools such as HPQC
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer support and training skills
Strong teamwork ethic
Preferred:
Experience with TIBCO BE/BW
Familiarity with Intermodal and/or railroad business
Experience working as a solutions or an enterprise architect