Sr. Systems Developer Job Posting

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Job Title:	Sr. Corporate Systems Developer
Company:	Teach For America
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	110K
Skills:	Java/J2EE - ERP/Corporate Systems
Date Posted:	Jul-15-09

Reporting to the MD, Technical Development Lead -- Corporate Systems, the Sr. Corporate Systems Developer will primarily work on Java-based systems and ERP related implementations. In this capacity, the senior developer will be responsible for the development and delivery of software development initiatives associated with Corporate Systems at Teach For America. This position is expected to work on both vendor based and custom built solutions and will work very closely with business stakeholders, business analysts and project managers. Corporate Systems encompasses a wide variety of applications that support Financials, Human Resources and Fundraising.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develops and implements effective Java-based software solutions and selects, configures and maintains ERP system implementations in an effort to support the growing needs of the TFA business units.
• Collaborates with a team of development professionals in the design, configuration and implementation of future IT solutions (e.g. ERP systems), including the procurement of outside products and services, development of new IT products and the integration of present systems with new technology.
• Works with vendors on new systems implemetnations and knowledge transfer.
• Evaluates technology project requests and builds, tests and maintains solutions that are strategically aligned with business unit needs and technological imperatives.

Competencies:

• Five years overall core Java development experience in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative interpersonal skills to work with management, vendors and colleagues at levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated expertise with development, configuration, implementation and maintinance of vendor packaged corporate systems solutions
• Strong Stakeholder orientation.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies, preferably XP a strong plus.
• Technical Competency:
1) Demonstrated technical experience utilizing core Java in:
? Test Driven Development
? Custom Integration & Reporting
2) Exposure To: Datawarehousing/OLAP, PERL, Python, J2EE/Ajax, Tomcat/Apache, JMeter, Websphere (or other Portal technologies), Web 2.0, Postgres or Oracle, Linux, UNIX, Open Source Development, Rapid Application Development Methodologies (JAD Sessions, Agile a plus), Rational Suite.
3) Ideal Candidate has Software Development/Support experience with one or more of the following applications:
? Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Taleo, ADP, Blackbaud Raisers Edge/Financial Edge, Clarity Planning & Analysis.
? MS SQL Server, Oracle or DB2, MS Windows, VB6/.Net, IIS, MS Access, MS Excel Macros
? PeopleSoft, SAP or other ERP related systems

Additional knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Intellectually curious, innovative and results driven
• Detail-oriented, organized, and possess good writing and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively, and with a sense of possibility, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated a record of developing successful applications that are highly integrated and reliable

Academic Qualifications:
• A four-year degree or more in Computer Science, BSEE, MIS or a related field
• ERP-related certification from a solutions vendor, a plus

Location:	US-NY-New York
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Timothy Hogue
Contact Phone:	212-279-2080 ext 579
Contact Email:	timothy.hogue@teachforamerica.org

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