.NET Developer Salary: To $84,000 / year Interprets and converts project specifications and statements of problems and procedures into sequences of detailed instructions, logical steps, and files or databases; performs testing of new and modified systems; writes, implements, and maintains program code of a complex nature; performs timely corrections of application system problems occurring in the production environment; increases operating efficiency of programs or adapts programs to new requirements; analyzes systems; coordinates implementation of projects; coordinates system development; implements system modifications into the production environment; provides system and business related expertise to development and user personnel; resolves work problems to project specifications, programming, development tools, and operating systems; analyzes and designs files and databases; evaluates system performance; obtains and analyzes project specifications; describes program development, logic, coding, and revisions; instructs users and analysts in the method of using programming products; integrates application systems; works as a member of a team; provides prompt and efficient service to internal customers; and assists in the training of less experienced programmers. REQUIREMENTS: C# VB.Net Biztalk GUI Design Object Oriented Design Web Services Message-bus based architecture MSMQ Event driven programming Distributed systems framework (.NET OR J2EE) MS Visual Studio 2005 (SourceSafe and/or Team Systems) Oracle or DB/2 .NET Framework 2.0 SQL Server 2005 Query Analyzer or Enterprise Manager or SQL Server Management Studio Software Engineering Life Cycle and Windows OS Architecture Visio, MS Office, Lotus Notes, Adobe Crystal Reports and Business Objects SharePoint Altova XML Editor For more information on this position or other IT opportunities in the Des Moines area, call Mark Whitcomb at 515-453-2314. Contact: mark@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 6 / 12 / 2008 .NET Developer Salary: To $78,000 / year Our client is looking for a self-motivated applications developer experienced in the support and development of applications using Microsoft technologies. Will be hands-on in all phases of development, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Will contribute to the review and analysis of business and functional requirements. REQUIREMENTS: * 4 year degree * 3+ years exp with Object Oriented development * Actual working experience with the following: .Net Framework, MS SQL 2000, VB6.0, VBScript. * Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated team player. * Self-starter who can balance multiple priorities and work independently as well as with a team. For more information on this position or other IT opportunities in the Des Moines area, call Mark Whitcomb at 515-453-2314. Contact: mark@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 6 / 12 / 2008 .NET Developer Salary: To $75,000 / year Responsible for the development of applications designed to meet the automation and computing needs of the business. Works with business owners, customers, and consultants to implement custom and proprietary applications. Develop and follows standards for the creation of software applications. Ensures current development environment is current with industry standards and practices. REQUIREMENTS * 4 year degree in Computer Science or equivalent * 3+ years experience in application development * VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, J Script, HTML, XML * SQL Server * Visual Source Safe (VSS) a plus For more information on this position or other IT opportunities in the Des Moines area, call Mark Whitcomb at 515-453-2314. Contact: mark@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 6 / 12 / 2008 .NET Developer Salary: To $55,000 / year Our Cedar Rapids client is looking for a self motivated web developer with strong knowledge of Microsoft's .NET development environment. Operating Systems include Windows NT/2000/2003. Must have 1+ years experience in object oriented web development using VB.NET and ASP.NET. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft’s SQL Server is a must along with strong fundamentals of RDMS including writing and integrating stored procedures and triggers etc. A very strong working knowledge of object oriented programming paradigms is also required. The daily function includes developing the technology platform in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines. Also required is the ability to perform technical support, design and implement the back-end database systems as well as the front end interface, design and maintain reports and interface with the consulting team to manage the overall project. Experience in Crystal Reports, Java, XML, Exchange, UML design methodologies and writing design documentation a plus. This is a great opportunity with a growing company using cutting edge technology and working with Fortune 500 clients. For more information on this position or other IT opportunities in the Cedar Rapids area, call Mark Whitcomb at 515-453-2314. Contact: mark@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 6 / 12 / 2008 .NET Programmer / Central Iowa Salary: DOE plus Bonus Develop and maintain system applications and related procedures. Must maintain a technical expertise to a degree that assistance may be provided to other Information Technology personnel College degree preferred; or an associates degree in programming. Knowledge of data handling methods & development techniques. Experience with C#, ASP.NET, Biztalk, SharePoint, Visual Studio/Visual Studio Team, Agile development and SOA experience a plus. Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position. Keyboard skills as appropriate to this position. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. For more information, contact Sally Blanton, 515-453-2314 Contact: sally@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 5 / 2 / 2008 Sr Data Management Technical Services Position Salary: To $87,000 plus bonus The position on the Data Management team is responsible for the configuration, management, and support of all SAN/NAS related hardware and software, which provides data management services. Ability to: • Collaborate with other departments to ensure data management services are meeting business requirements • Provide strategic direction and research for data management architecture, analysis and design • Provide monitoring, validation, reporting and guidance for data regulatory, compliance, retention and protection solutions • Support a menu of storage connectivity types that will meet customer needs according to performance requirements • Provide strong interpersonal skills with the ability to easily and effectively interact with technical, non-technical, support, and business staff at all levels is necessary. • Provide strong understanding of Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity concepts to meet business RTO/RPO requirements • Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts • Actively contribute to the configuration, layout, performance tuning, monitoring, and forecasting of storage infrastructure • Mentor and develop other members of the team Experience: • B.S in Computer Science or equivalent experience • 5+ years of technical experience in current enterprise level SAN/NAS storage design, networking, configuration, capacity management, troubleshooting and support (EMC CX3-80, CX700, Net Appliance, DMX hardware) preferred. • 5+ years experience working with SAN/NAS management software, including EMC Control Center, Navisphere, PowerPath, and other related software preferred. • 5+ years experience working with backup software/hardware devices (Commvault) and SAN connectivity devices (Fibre Channel and iSCSI technology, Brocade and/or McData switches) preferred. • Experience with SRM tools. • Experience working with a TCP/IP LAN/WAN network. • Experience maintaining and/or solid understanding of servers in a clustered environment (Windows, VMWare, Novell). • Project Management knowledge. For more information contac Sally Blanton, 515-453-2314 Contact: sally@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 5 / 2 / 2008 Sr Applications Project Manager / Central Iowa Salary: To $85,000 Relocation Available Our Client’s Information Technology team is seeking a dynamic IT Systems Engineer for providing IT support to manufacturing production facilities in a multi-plant environment. Key Responsibilities: This position will work as a member of the Global Production IT Team that is responsible for providing first line support of manufacturing systems, interfaces, and software including UNIX/Windows based systems, industrial printers, and barcode scanning equipment on the factory floor. • Document technical requirements, develop and oversee project plans and implement change control procedures. • Facilitate code reviews, software design sessions, and architectural reviews. • Participate in technical advisory roles, as required. Qualifications: • B.S. degree in an Engineering Technical Field, MIS, or Industrial Tech • Two to five years experience using web development tools and architectures such as: Microsoft .NET, Visual Basic, C++, ASP, OOD, and COM; Oracle and SQL Server databases, and Java-based web applications. • Two to five years experience as a technical project manager or project leader, preferably in a discrete manufacturing environment. • Demonstrated skills with project management tools and methodologies, software development lifecycle, and problem solving. • Knowledge and experience in shop floor integration and ERP interfaces to shop floor systems. • Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), automated machining and assembly lines, inventory control, barcode scanners, HMI/MMI, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and RFID. For more information, contact Sally Blanton at 515-453-2314 Contact: sally@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 5 / 2 / 2008 JAVA Programmer / Des Moines Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 Contract to hire JAVA Programmer position to develop and maintain system applications and related procedures. Must maintain a technical expertise to a degree that assistance may be provided to other team members. Degree preferred and three years of experience in data handling methods, development techniques, and JAVA required. Experience with Eclipse, CVS, Tomcat, Hibernate, Agile or Test Drive Development a plus. Contact: sally@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 5 / 2 / 2008 IT Auditor Salary: D.O.E Full time permanent position in Johnston. This is a fast-paced environment with rewards commensurate with your experience and contributions. This position will aid in developing and implementing a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program. Evaluate general, IT, operational, and application controls of various technologies and processes. Validate controls to ensure required network security policies and procedures are in place and operating effectively in compliance with industry best practices and policies set forth by senior management and the board of directors. Document and communicate audit results and recommendations to management, audit committee, and board of directors. Learn new technology and recommend proper control points, documentation, and audit trails to support the technology. Assist in the planning, coordination, and management of all non-financial third party audits and examinations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, with emphasis in Information Technology, Accounting or other related fields. Prefer double major. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or candidates for certification desired. Minimum of two years and operational auditing experience in large and complex financial institution and data center environment. Knowledge of the banking industry including sound audit techniques and practices. Knowledge of FFIEC Regulations and National Card Association Operating Rules, a plus. Knowledge of COBIT Framework, a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to think independently, provide organized self-direction, implement creative problem solving techniques, and make informed rational decisions. Strong analytical, teamwork, and organizational skills. For more information on this position or other IT opportunities in Des Moines area, call Trish Lemke 515-453-2314 Contact: trish@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 4 / 30 / 2008 Sr Java Developer Salary: D.O.E. Full time permanent opportunity with excellent company benefits. Develop & support Java server side software applications & specifications with a zero defect mindset. Responsible for architectural design, detailed design and construction of quality solutions. Collaborate with business units to define requirements & solutions. Responsible for performing complete unit and integration testing to ensure the solution meets or exceeds the requirements with a zero defect mindset. Identify and implement changes to increase application quality & efficiency. Identify and implement process improvements. Support and facilitate change while implementing new technologies. Support 24 hour application recovery. Requirements: • B.S. in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent experience • Minimum 5 yrs Java Application Programming experience • Demonstrated success on projects showing initiative & ownership toward high quality on-time deliverables. • Experience using Object Oriented Design • Experience using UML a plus • EFT and/or Banking Industry knowledge a plus For more information on this position, or other opportunities in Des Moines area, call 515-453-2314. Contact: trish@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 4 / 30 / 2008 Application Systems Analyst - Programmer Salary: D.O.E. Full-time permanent position with benefits in Des Moines. The applications systems analyst/programmer participates in the design, programmings, testing, documentation and implementation of more complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates user requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Provides customer support for package software and associated interfaces. May guide applications programmer analyst in the completion of assigned projects. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. Four years experience in programming or systems analysis in a .NET environment. Knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or Web development. Knowledge of relational database technology. Knowledge of IT terms, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors. Effective oral and written communications skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities. For more information on this position or other positions, contact Trish Lemke at 515-453-2314. Contact: trish@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 4 / 30 / 2008 Websphere Administrator Salary: D.O.E. Full-time permanent position with benefits in Des Moines. This position installs, configures, supports, and administers Websphere and HTTP Server systems on AIX environments (Windows experience is fine as long as there is some familiarity/knowledge of Unix). Monitors, optimizes, and reports on performance and stability of web applications and components utilizing both vendor-supplied and third party tools. Configures connections to external data sources, including DB2. Oversees procedures for the deployment of code, HTML, and image revisions in accordance with corporate Change Management practices. Troubleshoots problems related to web architecture and applications in conjunction with helpdesk, development team, networking team, and vendor. Develops scripts to automate administrative and monitors tasks. Designs logical and physical WebSphere and HTTP architecture, including WebSphere instances, clusters, nodes, load balancing, and plug-ins, URLs, and SSL certificates. Requirements: Several years of experience in administration and support of IBM WebSphere production systems in a business environment. Ability to analyze and resolve performance issues. Proven expertise in developing Unix scripts. Proven expertise in Java/perl programming. Understand Project Management concepts and System Development Life Cycle. Strong oral and written communications skills Applications should possess a 4 year degree in Computer Science or equivalent. For more information on this and other positions, contact Trish Lemke at 515-453-2314. Contact: trish@midwesttechnicalsolutions.com Updated: 4 / 30 / 2008