SPUG: some interesting jobs

[Matt]

Hello,

Here is some job info for the SPUG community:

Software Developer Engineer-2 in Java Scripting Redmond
Software Design Engineer-3 Redmond
2-JOBS-Perl Build Engineer, Redmond
Perl /VB scripting Builder
Entry Level Perl Builder, Redmond
2-JOBS- Source Depot Builders


Below are the open jobs that I am working on. If you see anything that you
feel would be a good fit them please send me your updated resume and a brief
paragraph on why you would be a good fit for this opportunity. The hiring
managers are not the best at reading resume so if you could be very specific
on the paragraph that you write to me, it would be very helpful. In return
for this information I will do my best to get you in front of the right
person and give you honest feedback at all times. 

Siemens Business Services, Inc., (www.sbs-usa.siemens.com) is a Tier-One
provider of Information Technology services to Fortune 1000 companies and
other large, information intensive businesses. Siemens Business Services,
Inc. (SBS), plans, builds runs and manages the distributed computing
information technology infrastructure for its customers. We provide the
complete spectrum of integrated technology and process-related business
services ranging from Infrastructure/Helpdesk Outsourcing Management,
Consulting in the design and implementation of ERP, CRM, SCM solutions, to
the management of IT infrastructures from the Data center to End-user
devices. Both industry analysts and our many loyal customers have recognized
Siemens Business Services as a leader in distributed computing management
services and a leader in this space.
With North American headquarters in Norwalk, CT., Siemens Business Services,
Inc. provides coverage through over 50 locations in major metropolitan
markets. SBS is a business unit of Siemens Business Services GmbH, a global
e-business and IT solution provider employing more than 35,000
professionals. Our parent company, Siemens AG, is a global electronics and
engineering powerhouse with more than $74 billion in annual sales and
460,000 employees in 193 countries and 70,000 in the USA. 




MA-90337463-C# Software Developer Engineer-2 in Java Scripting Redmond-30-40
an hour

The Mobile PC business unit is hiring a Software Developer Engineer to help
develop and ship User Assistance Content and Features for Longhorn. The
ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Help v.1.3
and v.2.0, as well as Microsoft User Assistance tools. One or more years
experience preferred in producing online help, creating content using HTML,
DHTML, Javascript, CSS and XML using typical tools. C++,C# Trident, and
Win32 API knowledge is required. Strong familiarity with XML/XSL, schemas
(XSD and DTD), and ASP.Net would be an additional benefit. 

Position Description: Develops software programs of a complex nature,
including operating systems, applications, and/or network products for
external customer use. Designs and performs analysis on moderately complex
programs and systems. Contributes to the development of processes and
methodology. Assists in the development of assignments and schedules. The
Mobile PC business unit is hiring a Software Developer Engineer to help
develop and ship User Assistance Content and Features for Longhorn. The
ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Help v.1.3
and v.2.0, as well as Microsoft User Assistance tools. One or more years
experience preferred in producing online help, creating content using HTML,
DHTML, Javascript, CSS and XML using typical tools. C++,C# Trident, and
Win32 API knowledge is required. Strong familiarity with XML/XSL, schemas
(XSD and DTD), and ASP.Net would be an additional benefit. 

Qualifications: 2 plus years work related experience required. Relevant
technical skill required. Strong communication skills required. May require
advanced knowledge of programming languages and/or development tools in one
area, and moderate level skills in multiple areas. Bachelor's degree in
Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field required. Master's
degree is preferred and may substitute for a portion of the related
experience.

Please send your resume in MS word and a brief paragraph on why you are a
good fit for this position. v-micsul at microsoft.com <http://by103fd.bay103.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=0671542B-9903-4F2C-B9AD-8935A2F74C17&a=f9f0ad7d184fdc67cb369b90ac89f166&mailto=1&to=v-micsul@microsoft.com&msg=9E8F23DD-99F5-4B50-96DA-DE532C3F4CAD&start=0&len=26700&src=&type=x>



VC-90328173 Software Design Engineer-3 Redmond, WA $40 to 60 an hour. 6-12
Month Contract

Group: 
Small Business Payroll Product development team for the Small Business
Market.
 
Requirements:
Looking for an experienced candidate that has built and developed hosted /
web service applications and has experience ensuring that the app was
secure. Sequel background preferred.   Must have prior knowledge in building
client sever applications for windows platforms using C, C+,C# with a solid
understanding of .Net and OOP implantations. We really do need someone that
has experience with all of the above listed skills.. We are looking for a
candidate who has experience designing, developing and deploying secure
hosted applications. 
 
The ideal candidate should have 2-7 years experience in developing w/
technologies: C+,C#, networking, SQL, Web services (IIS/.Net), XML,
distributed operating system (Windows XP/Server), system programming
(threaded, queuing, networking, async i/o, etc), Passport authentication and
encryption methods (SSL etc.). 
 
Has developed high scale/high performance systems; experience implementing
monitoring/instrumentation at all levels of the design; knowledge of
distributed / hosted systems, very solid coding/debugging skills
(particularly live site issues); demonstrated success at dealing with
ambiguous problems; 
 
Familiarity with building solutions to fit the MSN provisioning/sign
up/billing model and hosting a solution in the MSN datacenter is desired not
a requirement.
 
They must have contributed to at least one released product throughout the
full product-development cycle, preferably for a Web-based product including
a strong track record of shipping secure, high quality software through all
phases of the product cycle. 
 
SBP responsibilities:
 
"	Develop and deploy the integration between a win32 client
application and a calculation web services hosted by MSN. This integration
will require authentication and authorization via Passport 3.0 and the MSN
Billing service. Also responsible for prototyping to ensure easy of use and
to ensure performance criteria compliance. 
"	Help ensure overall webservice security. 
"	Lead effort to determine if SSL or XMLencryption should / can be
used. 
"	Implementation of monitoring integration with MSNops. 
"	Lead effort to implement strategy to ensure that the client and is a
valid licensed client authorized to utilize the calculation web service. 
"	Lead effort to help identify and mitigate all threat analysis issues
relating to hosting. 
"	Please send your resume in MS word and a brief paragraph on why you
are a good fit for this position. v-micsul at microsoft.com <http://by103fd.bay103.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=0671542B-9903-4F2C-B9AD-8935A2F74C17&a=f9f0ad7d184fdc67cb369b90ac89f166&mailto=1&to=v-micsul@microsoft.com&msg=9E8F23DD-99F5-4B50-96DA-DE532C3F4CAD&start=0&len=26700&src=&type=x>


2-JOBS-BH-BA- 90333748- Perl Build Engineer, Redmond Target rate 20 to 30 an
hour 6-12 Month could go to a FTE

Position Description:
Works with development teams to build all components of a software product,
including maintaining batch files and tools, to keep up with changes in the
product. Sets up initial build trees, performs, debugs and fixes builds.
Works closely with the members of the build team and proactively identifies
and implements procedures to parallelize and streamline the build process.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Perl is a MUST have skill. Someone that can own and build
scripts. Dos batch files, Perl scripting, able to write scripts. Communicate
with a group of 60 to 70 people. Full knowledge of build breaks is also a
must have skill with debugging skills.  Strong communication skills and the
ability to work independently, and as part of a team required. Knowledge of
source depot code with C+ and C#.  There will be over time on this job. Good
chance it will go to a FTE for the right person.

"	What is your group's function? Group is Web Platforms & Tools. We
are responsible for the IIS, ASP.NET and Visual Web Developer products. 
"	What are the 4-5 technical skills required? 
Managing build processes and build scripts - DOS batch files, java script
and some Perl. 
Being able to look at and fix build breaks in C# and C++ code. 
Knowledge of Source Depot/Product Studio and Microsoft processes will be a
big plus (though not a requirement since it can be picked up on the job). 
Capability to debug C# and C++ code is a nice to have. 
"	Please outline skills that would be viewed as bonus areas and
prioritize in order of importance including must have vs. nice to have) 
It is necessary to be able to juggle multiple high priority tasks at the
same time. 
It is also necessary to work with a lot of different people - good
communication and people skills are a must. 
"	What are the daily/weekly tasks? 
Maintaining private branches and doing reverse/forward integrations to the
main code branch. 
Daily builds and verification out of the private branch. 


Please send current resume in MS word and please send me a quick paragraph
outlining how your skills fit this requirement. Thanks again for your time,
Mike S v-micsul at microsoft.com <http://by103fd.bay103.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=0671542B-9903-4F2C-B9AD-8935A2F74C17&a=f9f0ad7d184fdc67cb369b90ac89f166&mailto=1&to=v-micsul@microsoft.com&msg=9E8F23DD-99F5-4B50-96DA-DE532C3F4CAD&start=0&len=26700&src=&type=x>



CH- 90335982-Perl /VB scripting Builder, Redmond Target rate 20 to 30 an
hour 6-12 Month 

Position Description:
Mid level tester may work very well for this opportunity. Strong problem
solving skills required. 15 to 20 people in group that you will need to work
with on a daily basis. Strong Break fix background. Source depot, Perl, and
VB. Works with development teams to build all components of a software
product, including maintaining batch files and tools, to keep up with
changes in the product. Sets up initial build trees, performs, debugs and
fixes builds. Works closely with the members of the build team and
proactively identifies and implements procedures to parallelize and
streamline the build process.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Perl is a MUST have skill. Dos batch files, Perl scripting,
able to write scripts. Full knowledge of build breaks is also a must have
skill with debugging skills.  Strong communication skills and the ability to
work independently, and as part of a team required. There will be over time
on this job. 

Please send current resume in MS word and please send me a quick paragraph
outlining how your skills fit this requirement. Thanks again for your time,
Mike S v-micsul at microsoft.com <http://by103fd.bay103.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=0671542B-9903-4F2C-B9AD-8935A2F74C17&a=f9f0ad7d184fdc67cb369b90ac89f166&mailto=1&to=v-micsul@microsoft.com&msg=9E8F23DD-99F5-4B50-96DA-DE532C3F4CAD&start=0&len=26700&src=&type=x>





4-OPENINGS-SG- 90339303-Entry Level Perl Builder, Redmond Target rate 15 to
25 an hour 6-12 Month could turn into a FTE

Position Description:
Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills required. 6 to 7 people
in group that you will need to work with on a daily basis. Understanding of
Break fix. Understanding of Source depot, Perl, and VB. Sets up initial
build trees, performs debugs and fixes builds. Works closely with the
members of the build team and proactively identifies and implements
procedures to parallelize and streamline the build process.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Perl is a MUST have skill. Dos batch files would be a nice to
have skills, Perl scripting...nice to have skill, able to write scripts
would be very useful. Knowledge of build breaks will alos be very helpful.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, and as
part of a team required. There will be over time on this job. Could turn
into a FTE.

Please send current resume in MS word and please send me a quick paragraph
outlining how your skills fit this requirement. Thanks again for your time,
Mike S v-micsul at microsoft.com <http://by103fd.bay103.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=0671542B-9903-4F2C-B9AD-8935A2F74C17&a=f9f0ad7d184fdc67cb369b90ac89f166&mailto=1&to=v-micsul@microsoft.com&msg=9E8F23DD-99F5-4B50-96DA-DE532C3F4CAD&start=0&len=26700&src=&type=x>


2-JOBS-TE-MA- 90329698-4133-Source Depot Builder, Redmond Target rate 20 to
30 an hour 12 Month 
GroupsMoble PC Group/Media Center TEAM
Perl scripting, Shell Scripting, VB script, MUST have prior knowledge of
Source depot

Position Description:
Works with the Mobile PC Platforms User Research and User Assistance teams
to build all components of a software product, including building the Help
platform. This person will maintain batch files and tools, to keep up with
changes in the product. Sets up initial build trees, performs, debugs, and
works with developers to ensure that the available code can be turned into
effective prototypes. Works with the UA team to create private help builds
in addition to dropping help files to the product build. Responsible for
implementing the help update mechanisms for the Mobile PC Platforms UA team.
May drive the development and maintenance of build and test automation tools
for the User Assistance team. 

Qualifications:	
2 plus years work related experience required. Prior build experience is
required for thes two jobs. Knowledge of applicable build processes and of
Microsoft development tools required. Knowledge of Windows is required.
Perl, Batch/Shell Scripting or VBScript knowledge is required. Strong
communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a
team required. Knowledge of source code control systems required; Source
Depot, SourceSafe, and Product Studio preferred. Familiarity with product
development cycle as well as knowledge of international issues is required.
Shell scripting skill are required and software development test skills
would be a definite bonus and help the candidate stand out.

Mid level tester may work very well for this opportunity. Strong problem
solving skills required. 15 to 20 people in group that you will need to work
with on a daily basis. Strong Break fix background. Source depot, Perl, and
VB. Works with development teams to build all components of a software
product, including maintaining batch files and tools, to keep up with
changes in the product. Sets up initial build trees, performs, debugs and
fixes builds. Works closely with the members of the build team and
proactively identifies and implements procedures to parallelize and
streamline the build process.
Please send current resume in MS word and please send me a quick paragraph
outlining how your skills fit this requirement. Thanks again for your time,
Mike S v-micsul at microsoft.com <http://by103fd.bay103.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=0671542B-9903-4F2C-B9AD-8935A2F74C17&a=f9f0ad7d184fdc67cb369b90ac89f166&mailto=1&to=v-micsul@microsoft.com&msg=9E8F23DD-99F5-4B50-96DA-DE532C3F4CAD&start=0&len=26700&src=&type=x>