Rational Tools Engineer Job Posting

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Job Title:	Are you a Rational Tools Engineer with .NET/Java experience?
Job ID:	7044-DD
Company:	GoTechNow
Position Type:	Contract to Hire
Pay Rate:	DOE
Skills:	Requisite Pro, .NET, Java, ClearCase, Rational Tools, Websphere, IBM DB2, Administration
Date Posted:	Jul-16-09

We have an exceptional 6 month contract to hire opportunity in the Dallas/Ft. Worth locale for a Rational Tools Engineer with experience working in Java and .NET environments. Qualified individual will be responsible for the following:

1. Perform duties in the capacity of IBM Rational Tools administrator.
2. Support the definition and implementation of required customization effort of the Rational tools utilizing ITIL methodologies and Six Sigma implementations.
3. Monitor the Rational tools performing troubleshooting, tool integration, and problem resolution.
4. Collaboration on Build Management activities within the group responsible for ensuring that the correct software products are delivered to multiple, integration, and test environments in a reliable and repeatable manner.
5. Construct build packages for delivery to multiple environments from source components maintained in IBM Rational Clear Case repository. Packages vary in type from .NET to Java.
6. Participate in internal Configuration Management (CM) and Infrastructure related meetings as IBM Rational tools administrator and Version Coordinator.
7. Support CM audits and Infrastructure audits of CM and deployment controls.
8. Perform trouble shooting/resolution as needed.
9. Create or modify Clear Quest forms and work flows that are complicated and customized to the environment.
10. Coordinate with developers on code deliveries, code merges, and branching strategy for all levels of development throughout the enterprise.
11. Perform routine performance checks and modification to ensure reliability and speed of the tools infrastructure.
12. Perform label drops (versioning of source ) for all project and coordination with build engineer for delivery.
13. Perform duties in the capacity of Systems Engineer.
14. Configure, build, package and delivery of .NET applications, and recommend delivery platform for windows PC environment.
15. Configure, build, package and deliver Java application to Websphere administrators.
16. Pre-configure Websphere settings for deployment based on new software and/or changes to existing applications. (Requires an in-depth knowledge of Websphere and application server components).
17. Configure, build and deliver Tibco services and Websphere to administrators for deployment.
18. Backup to Java build engineer.
19. Primary .NET build engineer.

REQUIRED:
1. Minimum of 3 years experience as a Rational Tools Engineer.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in package creation and deployment for .NET and Java applications. (Applications are deployed to Windows and AIX operating systems).
3. Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience with IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and Requisite Pro tools performing change, configuration, administration and build management.
4. Hands-on experience and administration with IBM DB2.
5. Minimum of 3 to 5 years working in configuration management of software systems including COTS components that are configured and custom components that are built from configuration-controlled source.
6. 2 years experience with the configuration and deployment design of Websphere Application Server Network Deployment (ND).
7. 2 years of .NET development or system engineering with .NET applications.
8. Must have the ability to work with business users, consultants, and application developers to gather requirements, convey architectural standards, and drive issues to resolution.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
10. Ability to troubleshoot technical problems on-site and/or remotely.

DESIRED:
1. Knowledge and practical use of IBM TADDM infrastructure.
2. Java and .NET development experience.
3. Web methods experience.
4. Websphere development experience.
5. Networking background.
6. Tibco BW and EMS knowledge.
7. Chordiant framework knowledge.

EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent job experience/technical training.

Don't delay! For IMMEDIATE consideration please send resume to: Jobsdd@gotechnow.com today!

Location:	US-TX-Fort Worth
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Technical Recruiter
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:	Jobsdd@gotechnow.com

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