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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I know this is a stretch but would anyone be crazy
enough to relocate to Houston for this job? It's with a great employer
(financial services arena) and they might even throw in some money for the
relocation. It's an immediate hire for the right person. The most
important requirement for this position is the Perl/RDBMS
background...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks and please read below.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mark Cunningham</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Bidding Network</FONT></DIV>
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<P><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Position
Description:</SPAN></B><SPAN
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<P><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Client is
currently looking for a systems developer to help enhance, develop and maintain
its weather data trading platform.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The position will be a part of the Information Technology Team and will
work closely with the Weather Data teams in </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1
ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Houston</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"> and
</SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">London</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Development,
enhancement and maintenance of the weather data processing system.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Manage data gathering process to ensure
accuracy and timeliness of data downloads.</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Transform
weather data into products that can be used by Meteorologists, Analysts and
Traders to make business decisions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Closely
interacting with the weather trading business team and meteorologists to gather
detailed specification for required solutions.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Work closely with the
</SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">London</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"> business and IT
teams to ensure that </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">London</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"> requirements are
addressed and coordinated with the </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Houston</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">
office.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Work with
Application Team Lead and members of the team in designing and implementing
solutions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Analyze, design,
develop, test, and deploy the solution.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Maintain and
enhance solutions as required by the business.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Job
Requirements:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"><BR>SKILLS /
EXPERIENCE <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<UL type=disc>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Understanding of the energy
trading business<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Good understanding of
front-office trading systems architecture<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Some knowledge of derivatives
and financial products<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Minimum of 5 years of hands-on
application development experience.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Desired
Technology:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<UL type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Unix/Linux – Weather data
system is hosted on various types of Unix/Linux servers. Person must be very
knowledgeable, and be able to answer questions from
analysts.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Windows Desktop (2000, XP) -
Front End Clients run on windows desktop environment.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Perl / Shell Scripting -
Person must be able to script in a fast-paced environment. Typically,
traders and meteorologists will have little time to fulfill requests, so
quick turnaround is a must. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">SQL (Oracle
9i/MySQL/PostgreSQL/Microsoft SQL) – The weather data system uses a
Microsoft SQL Server database for data input, output and for holding some
data. Also, we use very large file systems for storing algorithmic data from
weather data models. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Networks - A basic
understanding of networking will be needed to understand how the
applications and servers communicate.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">On-Call Support – off-hours
support is needed to ensure applications and all other systems are available
to risk analysts.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Additional
Technology<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<UL type=circle>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Java/J2EE or
C#/.Net<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Business
Objects<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">MATLAB<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">GrADS (Grid Analysis and
Display System) / GRIB data format<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">COMPETENCIES <SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
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</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Business
Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the issues relevant to Merrill
Lynch, its world-wide businesses, and the global financial services industry;
maintains an up-to-date perspective and knowledge of the business; applies
technology and business knowledge to solve business problems and create new
opportunities. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Technical
Expertise: Demonstrates in-depth technical expertise and knowledge appropriate
to functional role; stays abreast with emerging technologies and trends.
Presents technical information in easily understood terms.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Executes/Results-Driven:
Sets and conveys clear goals and monitors progress; is accessible and supports
relevant others; obtains results and adds value to the organization by making
timely and sound decisions and influencing others. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Analytical
Thinking: Intellectual capacity to break down a problem or situation into its
component parts, identifying implications, timeframes and sequences.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Attention to
Detail: A concern for ensuring accuracy, clarity and quality of work reflecting
an underlying drive to increase efficiency and track organizational measures.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Collaboration And
Teamwork: Creates commitment to common goals; identifies competing interests and
finds ways to balance them; values contributions of all team members and other
constituencies; values team accomplishments over individual accomplishments;
leverages others' strengths and experiences to achieve team goals; co-operates
with colleagues and shares resources. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica">Client/Relationship
Management: Establishes and builds relationships with clients. Applies knowledge
to the business and provides personalized, value-added service. Demonstrates
willingness to meet needs of clients by pursuing improved courses of action;
delivers products and services that best serve client needs; uses client
feedback as a basis for improving service and performs necessary follow-up work
without being prompted.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>