As a Senior GIS Developer, you are a key member of the team working on development projects utilizing the latest GIS technologies for Microsoft Windows, web, and mobile solutions. Our projects require complex decision making, data analysis, and sophisticated web services application development for new products as well as maintenance and enhancements of existing systems. As the leader in this area, you will be responsible for application and database design, development and implementation and support of GIS web services applications. You actively seek to advance your programming and database skills to stay current with the latest development and GIS software technologies.

Desired Skills:

- Bachelors in geography, GIS, geomatics, computer science, engineering, math or related field

- Strong mathematics and algorithmic experience (linear algebra, statistics, computational geometry) and analytical skills

- Knowledge of cartographic and photogrammetric principles, image processing and GIS

- Knowledge of GPS technology, data collection and integration with GIS software

- In-depth functional experience with GIS software such as the ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, PB’s MapInfo or similar

- Working knowledge of Silverlight, ASP.NET, C#.NET, XML, OpenGL or related programming languages in .NET development environments

- Working knowledge of SQL SERVER

- Experience designing, implementing and managing geospatial databases

- Experience with geospatial data and imagery products

- Experience with Map Services (KML, WMS, WFS, WCS, GML) and OGC standards

- Experience with graphic toolkits, particularly 3D visualization preferred

- Experience with Google Maps or Virtual Earth API or Microsoft’s Bing API

- Ability to train others in the use of GIS software applications

- Ability to work independently where rapid prototyping and quick turnaround are required

- Agile development experience / knowledge a plus

Responsibilities:

- Authoring, managing, connecting and delivering geospatial information

- Development of GIS web services applications, models and tools

- Assist our operations team with GIS data visualization

- Technically lead others in the development of a multi-faceted GIS web services project

- Translate existing data into geographic layers

- Determine best means of storing, translating, leveraging and querying geospatial data

- Maintain, analyze, and model geographic data in a wide variety of formats

- Maintain and enhance legacy systems

- Create maps using various themes to present data for presentations or research purposes

- Identify and compile geospatial information to create maps in response to specific product and customer requests

- Develop technical demos for internal stakeholders, external clients and industry trade shows

- Stay current on technological advances and industry players, and independently learn new skills

- Produce technical specs and support documentation

A Seattle company specializing in address management software is seeking a top notch technical support engineer to provide superior technical customer service to their clients.

This is a new position to help support their rapidly expanding customer base.

Job Description:
We are looking for a technical superstar who can hit the ground running at the code level to help customers with their high-end, enterprise level, custom integrations of products. This is a frontline support position and requires in-depth technical knowledge as well as postal regulation information. A strong technical background is essential and hands-on coding with VBA or C# is required.

Other job duties include:
Comprehensive end-user support via phone and e-mail
Assist sales with technical issues to win new accounts
Conduct regular QA and beta testing
Research and write KB articles
Provide consulting services for high-end customizations
Provide end-user training

Required Skills:
4-year degree. Computer Science preferred
Minimum 2 years of direct end-user/customer support experience
Software industry experience strongly preferred
VBA or other coding experience/education is essential – applicants without this cannot be considered
Proficient with MS Office – Excel and Access in particular
Excellent written/verbal communication and problem solving skills
Knowledge/experience with Windows 9x, NT, 2000, NT Server, SQL
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player
Excellent communication skills and calm personality required

Sorry – no H1 Sponsorship on this position and only local candidates will be considered.

MetaTech will be conducting interviews for this opening on the phone and your coding skills will be tested for this position. Calls about this job are ok.

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MetaTech

We are seeking an experienced software test engineer to be the software testing expert on a team of software engineers developing desktop applications for a large and growing user base. This position provides the opportunity to make key contributions in product development through participation software development planning, owning the creation of test plans and assuring the production quality of products prior to deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Create test plans and procedures and participate in development planning
• Develop automated tests and infrastructure for automated tests to facilitate user scenario, acceptance, regression, integration and performance testing
• Adhoc testing (i.e. manual testing not following a specific test plan)
• Identify and report product defects and verification of fixes
• Determine and document detailed reproduction steps for product defects
• Configure, maintain and document test environments
• According to the test plan, execute automated tests and perform manual tests where automation does not exist or is not yet feasible

Technical Skill Level:

• Minimum of 6+ years of MS-Windows testing experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of MS-Windows UI test automation experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of programming experience
• Experience programming with Python and C++ is a definite plus

Professional Skill Level:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be a strong team contributor, with the ability to write automated test within a group setting
• Must possess ability to assure the production quality of projects with minimal oversight and effectively communicate areas where quality is at risk due to schedule constraints in order to facilitate informed business decisions
• Must possess strong problem solving skills needed within a new product development setting

For additional details:
Email: jmccollum@metatechstaffing.com
Phone: 425-333-4123

This excellent and stable software company has been in business for 30 years and looking to expanding their software development team. Team-oriented company with excellent benefits and work-life balance. If you are an excellent software developer who enjoys working in small teams and interested in writing code that makes an impact, you may be the perfect fit. You will work closely with developers and architects on new code and established applications in C#, C++ and .NET. We require a high level of initiative and want someone who understands that a close knit team does a much better job at bringing mature products to market. Ideal candidates are C# software engineers with some exposure to C++.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive.
• Fully paid health, dental and vision coverage
• Free bus pass
• Waffle Wednesdays
• Shoes are optional
• Happy hour on Friday (we provide the beer)
• Fitness center on premise
• And much more.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in hands-on software design and coding
• Fluency with C# and/or C++, COM and .NET programming
• Able to clean up after yourself and refill the coffee if you take the last cup
• Excellent problem solving, creative thinking and self-motivational skills
• Willing to learn new technologies and work in whatever language is needed
• Add energy to an already energetic core team

Seattle Candidates Only – Sorry, no sponsorship.

Location: Redmond, WA
Experience 5+ yrs
10 openings

Basic Skills:

- Strong Design and Development Skills in C#

- Strong in Data Structures and Problem Solving

- Strong in ASP.Net, Ajax, WCF and SQL Complex queries

- Prior Microsoft experience is a plus. Strong in Debugging.

At least One of the following:

Azure, Sharepoint, SCOM, Powershell, Silverlight.

The essential function of the Product Manager of Mailing Solutions is to ensure that the Mailing Solutions product line delivers the right products at the right time in support of the company’s market strategy.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Understand the company’s overall strategy.

• Listen to the market: customers, partners, vendors, and competitors.

• Work as a partner with the Mailing Solutions business unit managers to ensure that the product line is aligned with the goals, strategies and KPI’s of the corresponding business units. Assist in business case development. Manage the roadmap for the Mailing Solutions product line.

• Capture, manage and triage product requirements.

• Author product requirements documents and manage their review cycles.

• Work closely with all relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure that product and feature definitions are accurate and well-understood.

• Work with other functional groups to identify and resolve product issues.

• Drive new products and features through definition, development and launch.

• Support marketing, sales and professional services in revenue capture and growth.

Required Skills:

• University degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years’ experience in B2B desktop and SaaS software product management with high frequency product releases.

• Strong listening and analysis skills.

• Flexible, adaptable and self motivated work style.

• Excellent leadership, negotiation and persuasion skills.

• Excellent written, visual, conversation and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with all team members and maintain a positive, calm and professional attitude while fostering an atmosphere of teamwork.

• MS Office proficiency, including Visio.

• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Desired Skills:

• Post-graduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• An understanding of address validation, postal regulations and related services.

• Significant knowledge of competitive landscape of the mailing services industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conduct meetings and conference calls with customer stakeholders, offshore teams and track all action items to closure.

· Prepare status reports and present them to QAT management

· Interact with BA and present QA ideas effectively

· Prepare project plan and resource loading

· Handle issues and escalations

· Understand Knowledge acquisition process

· Knowledge of testing best practices

· Knowledge of testing lifecycle and Q.C

· Ability to handle defect review meetings

· Reporting the project status to various customer stakeholders

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· At least 6 years of experience in software testing/Management

· Significant QA experience.

· Experience working with offshore teams is required.

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Position Summary:

The Chief Technology Officer reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for establishing and guiding the company’s technical direction and vision. This role is strategic in the company’s future growth. Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the execution of technology strategy for technology platforms and partnerships.

- Build and manage the Operations and IT Teams

- Provide visible leadership for the company within the technology community

- Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for all product development and company operations

- Prepare accurate cost analyses of all development projects and forecasts accurate project completion dates

- Gather customer requirements and translate them into Product Roadmaps

- Build consensus at the executive level as well as at the team level

- Negotiate contracts with external vendors

- Collaborate with the CTO in developing next-generation products

Requirements:

- Experience in architecting complex solutions – THIS IS REQUIRED as this position involves a heavy architectural element.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup company even with incomplete requirements

- Education: BS or equivalent in Computer Science

- Previous experience as a VP of Engineering at a startup company or as a Director of Engineering in a larger Internet company, managing a staff of at least 25. Experience in working with program managers, developers, and QA.

- Experience in working with a services company that has Internet operations.

- Experience with Agile Methodologies

- Ability to prioritize Software Development Tasks to meet business needs.

- Experience with outsourcing and the ability to coordinate with outsourced teams.

- Ability to code and design software solutions – must have current and relevant experience.

- Broad knowledge of IT

- Excellent people management skills

Technologies used:

- SQL Server

- ASP.Net

- SharePoint

- Windows Server

- Exchange

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Compensation: Your compensation will include a competitive salary and stock options.

We are offering relocation assistance to Seattle for the right candidate.

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This position requires the ability to work collaboratively in an agile project team. We are looking for a strong Quality Engineering background with a proven track record of driving comprehensive test coverage for a specific feature area, and creating and maintaining automated regression tests.

Actions and Results:

• Maintain regression tests for allocated feature areas

• Collaborative early testing for defect prevention

• Identify, log and track defects

• Assist in associating defects with application behavior

• Analyze defects reported from technical support and assist in replicating

Skills and Experience:

Required :

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable discipline

• 4 or more years of QE experience

• Experience testing a web application in multiple browsers

• Experience developing automated tests within a test automation framework

• Experience testing Ruby on Rails projects using either test::unit or RSpec

• Familiarity with Java or some other object-oriented programming language

• Familiarity with SQL and working knowledge of relational database technologies

• Previous test case development, test planning and execution experience

• Experience with web technologies: HTML, JSP, XML, CSS, etc.

• Hands-on experience working in agile software delivery teams

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Self Starter with the ability to work with distributed teams located in MA, FL, and CA

• Proven success in performing effective QE testing within project timeline and/or resource constraints

• Adaptable, committed to deadlines and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment

Desired:

• Experience with Cucumber or other BDD (Behavior Driven Development) tools

• Experience using Capybara, Webrat, or other DSL (Domain Specific Language) with Selenium RC

• Experience with writing and running Java-based test cases with Selenium RC

• Experience with managing test cases in HP Quality Center

• Experience testing social media integration features

As a part of an agile team, you’ll be working with innovative tools, processes and people to engineer web applications that are distributed and consumed on a massive scale.

Responsibilities:

• Web application programming

• Test-driven development

• Collaboration with other functional groups – design, product management and marketing

• Interest in pair programming

• Vocal participation in code reviews and retrospectives

• Active contributions to the continual improvement of process and product

• Working within a Services Oriented Architecture

• Aggressive refactoring

About you:

• Craftmanship level commitment to quality software

• Ruby developer with a focus on web applications

• Years of experience building software-as-a-service solutions

• Ability to jump in and contribute throughout the stack

• Experience with Ruby-based test frameworks: RSpec, Shoulda, Test::Unit, Cucumber

• Javascript: The Good Parts

• Relational database knowledge and experience

• Alternative data store knowledge and understanding

• Ability to optimize and tune for performance

• Comfort traversing the whole stack: client-side through the persistence layer

• Actively experimenting with new technologies

• Experience working with and/or designing external APIs

• Direct experience with SOA a huge plus