IT Job: Database Developer and Administrator (New York - New York)

A top ten Web property and one of the Internets leading content destinations, is looking for a talented database administrator with programming skills to add to its About Operations team. An About Associate DBA builds, maintains, and operates reliable data-stores and programs in a mixed OS but UNIX-centric development environment in order to maintain the integrity of the About.network.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with web based technologies and understand the business ramifications of accurate, reliable, and easy to access and update data. This position calls for a sharp, motivated, and meticulous team player that believes both in Agile Software Development and leveraging Open Source Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure for the continued accuracy, reliability, and integrity of About.com's data systems
• Work with other team members to define and implement needed new development
• Maintain and develop tools to support the smooth operation of the About Network
• Continue to proactively improve and enhance About.com's data systems
• Support the end-users of About.com's data-stores

Requirements

• Familiar with the following technologies: Web Serving, Apache, HTML, Cookies, XML, shell scripting
• Good PHP programming skills
• Strong UNIX user skills (some UNIX admin or developer skills a plus)
• Able to read and write C/C++ or Java AND the ability to quickly pick up the other
• Able to read and write Perl and modify existing code
• Good SQL skills and relational database knowledge in either Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and/or MySQL
• Strong communication and teaming skills in multiple mediums (email, aim, face-to-face)
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Able to calmly handle production issues

To apply go to: DBA

IT Jobs: Senior Architect, Alexandria, 85-100k

Senior Architect, Alexandria, 85-100k

Job Description:

The candidate will manage a team of software engineers to architect, design enterprise software products/operating systems. Writes product requirement
documents, implements and tracks development timelines, negotiates feature sets with the development leads and customers. Candidate must show knowledge of web application infrastructure, customer relationship management, data warehousing, and business intelligence. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position is a 70/30 split on management/design development. This position reports directly to the CIO.

Scope and Skills:

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.

• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.

• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.

• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.

• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.

• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

• Holds regular status meetings with project team.

• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.

• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.

• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.

• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

• Possesses strong understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.

• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.

• Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities.

• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.

• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.

• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.

• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.

• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.

• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.

• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less

experience through formal channels.

• Encourages more junior developers to take responsibility for their development within the company.

• Challenges fellow developers to progress toward their professional development goals.

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.

• Approves team members' leave and makes salary suggestions reports in a conscientious and timely manner.

• Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as

appropriate.

• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related area

5 Years Software Programming/Development

2 Years Project Management

Background in Object Oriented Programming

Firm Understanding of Technologies: .Net Framework v2.0+, VB.Net, C#, ASP.Net, ADO.Net, XML, Oracle 9+, SQL Server 2005

Compensation & Benefits:

- 80-110k

- 401k

- Pay 100% Premiums on Health Care for Self-Only

If you or anyone you know would be interested in the role below, please email your resume and contact information to kramer.keller@rht.com for immediate consideration.