Java/WebSphere development skills? CSC wants to hire you! We are Job in Houston, Texas US
Java/WebSphere development skills? CSC wants to hire you! We are
CSC, one of the world's most innovative and successful IT services firms, is looking for candidates to help grow our talented consulting team. We are looking for individuals who: Strive for excellence in everything they do Bring a partnering approach to their job Focus on the innovative use of technology to overcome business challenges Seek to work in a environment that respects individual ideas and diversity Specifically, we are seeking to hire Java/WebSphere Developers with broad skills to work with clients to design and deliver solutions that meet their specific business objectives. You will provide technical consulting services to clients; contribute to the design and delivery of technical architecture solution components; support the efforts of more experienced consultants; play a quality assurance role by reviewing team work products for accuracy, consistency and ensuring they meet client requirements; and serve as a technical resource on a team or a team leader for other technologists. You will leverage and grow your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment -- working side-by-side with our team of world class consultants. In addition to a rewarding work environment, CSC offers an outstanding set of benefits. Responsibilities: Develop Java-based applications Produce high quality code, on time and on target Engineer software through its complete life-cycle Research and understand product requirements to ensure successful beta test, product launch, etc. Participate in testing and system integration testing Technical Skills: 3-5 years software design and development in Java and WebSphere Additional experience with J2EE, WebLogic and/or JBoss highly desired Strong object-oriented analysis programming skills a plus Experience building high-performance Java systems, performance tuning, and stress and load testing Consulting Skills: Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, energy and passion for software development Ability to work well with a variety of resources across multiple disciplines including CSC team, vendor team and client Able to produce high quality code, on time and within effort estimates Must possess excellent client-facing skills Must have a proven track record working in a collaborative software development environment. Desire to work in a dynamic team environment Must be open to national travel Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in business, computer science or related field preferred Three or more years of experience in technical analysis and design, preferably within a consulting environment Experience working with CSC Catalyst and/or equivalent client-mandated methodology Experience working with software, hardware, data and testing standards Experience working with delivery assurance principles and procedures Other Qualifications One to two years of additional relevant experience in a particular technical specialty area Strong analysis and design skills Good communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment Ability to devise creative technical solutions Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with complex technical problems Willingness to travel The Company: CSC is one of the world's leading providers of information technology services, helping organizations achieve business results through the effective use of technology. Since its formation in 1959, CSC has earned a customer-centric reputation for developing and managing solutions specifically tailored to each client's needs. No other company offers the same range of professional services and global reach as CSC does in areas such as business and technology strategies, management consulting, information systems consulting and integration, application software, and IT and business process outsourcing. CSC is a leading provider of management and information technology services to commercial and government markets in over 90 countries. Our consulting portfolio spans the full life cycle - from strategy and business process design to technology services, systems integration, application outsourcing and hosting. Our clients benefit from the breadth and depth of our global expertise, but more importantly, CSC goes to market using a team of local experts, creating a relaxed, professional-casual atmosphere, while maintaining a family and people-oriented culture. Are we right for you? CSC offers a variety of challenging opportunities that will draw on your talents while enabling you to grow your intellectual capital in a supportive environment. Learning experiences are offered as a blend of relevant work assignments, training, tools, mentoring and other growth opportunities. We offer many avenues to mastering your chosen profession, while giving you everyday exposure to brilliance in business, technology and people. As one employee puts it "you have the freedom to explore different technologies, the mobility to move from one role to another (or one country to another), and the possibilities of learning from 95,000 colleagues worldwide - without changing employer or losing benefits." Career Advancement: Your career belongs to you. At CSC, we recognize that you are in control of identifying and achieving your career goals. CSC enables you to take the lead through our formal development planning process. We will help you create a plan for enhancing your skills and experience by providing information, tools, and people that will support your career planning efforts. We have identified over 60 standard roles that exist across CSC Consulting, as well as the corresponding skills needed to succeed in those roles. You can use this information to identify your next assignment or an entire career path anywhere in the U.S. or potentially the world. A career at CSC can be as targeted or eclectic as you are. Expectation for Travel: For the Global Business Solutions division of CSC, all roles require a commitment to 100% travel. This doesn't mean that a person will always be traveling for assignments, but new Consultants joining the CSC team need to understand that they could be assigned to a travel role. The staffing process focuses on assigning people to local roles as a first priority, however, if a Consultant is available and has the right skills for an assignment for another CSC office across the United States, the Consultant may be staffed into that travel assignment. When this happens, they travel to the project location at the start of the week, return at the end of the work week and are home during the weekends. --------------------------------------------------------- Below is the generic description for this position ------------------------------------------------ Essential Job Functions Supports technical design activities related to application software, data, databases, packaged solutions and infrastructure components (Technical). Designs, develops and distributes technical reusable components (Technical). Participates in the selection, acquisition, configuration and troubleshooting of packaged solutions and technical infrastructure components (Technical). Contributes to applying the Catalyst framework, in role played, to determine the methodological steps that are appropriate for an engagement (Methodology). Leads a team of 3-5 company resources, in area of expertise, to conclusion of a project phase (Management). Assists with gap analyses highlighting current state, future state, client needs, best practices and competition (Business). Establishes credibility at all levels with clients and builds problem-solving partnerships with clients and colleagues (Relationship Management). Understands sales process, information and support requirements, and assists sales staff in identifying leads (Leverage). Communicates in formal presentation settings including medium sized groups, internal and external pro