Hardware Developer Salary in Philadelphia, PA

Location: REMOTESalary: $55.00 USD Hourly - $63.00 USD HourlyDescription: Role - ETL Developer Type: Contractual ( No Sub Vendor) Location - Remote Summary: Responsible for writing programs to maintain and control computer systems software for operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Responsible for creating the software platform, and then fine-tuning the final program after it has been made. Job Responsibilities: • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. • Design and develop software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. • Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems. • Advise customer about, or perform, maintenance of software system. • Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures. Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. • Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. • Knowledge of computer development software, such as SQL, Java, J2EE, etc. Must Have Technical Skills: IBM ETL Microsoft Office Flex Skills/Nice to Have: DevOps Java Soft Skills: Communication Education/Experience: • High School Degree and Bachelors degree in computer science/relevant field or equivalent work experience required. • 6 to 8 years experience required. Contact: [email protected] job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer role is responsible for the operations of secure and highly available computing platforms, servers, and networks. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, upgrading, and continuously improving the Company's operating environment while maintaining the ongoing reliability, performance, and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and planning for growth. Infrastructure Engineers deploy the release of new technologies as well as design, install, configure, maintain, and perform testing of PC/server operating systems, networks, and related utilities and hardware. Additionally, this role's responsibilities include troubleshooting problems as reported by users, supporting Web access and electronic messaging services, and maintaining a secure systems environment. Lead, partner and collaborate with SME's, database administrators, internal and external vendors to understand their requirements and provide viable solution using Industry standards. Work with little to no supervision, assign work to, mentor and engage work of less senior staff. Work requires the customary and regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment. Resolves difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like. Configures systems to user environments. Supports acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services. Serves as technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower-level employees. Leads groups/committees related to processes, standards, and best practices. Investigates and analyzes resource utilization and prepares reports. Optimizes the network infrastructure to maintain the highest possible level of performance and security. Plans for the replacement of obsolete resources that make up the enterprise network infrastructure. Recommends new software and hardware that provide new features/functions and prepares documentation to support recommendation of new software/hardware. Conducts appropriate, routine tests to ensure the proper working condition and security of developed and purchased software/hardware. Coordinates and schedules initial installation of new equipment or reinstallation of relocated equipment. Maintains an up-to-date technical and practical knowledge and understanding of system testing and analysis. Conducts appropriate, routine tests to ensure the proper working condition and security of developed and purchased software/hardware. Coordinates and schedules initial installation of new equipment or reinstallation of relocated equipment. Recommends improvements and changes to methods and procedures. Leads, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues that involve the core operating system or desktop components, performing root cause analysis for service interruption and implementing preventative measures. Acts as a focal point and subject matter expert for all infrastructure engineer responsibilities. Act as a proxy for management as needed. Mentors peers and IT personnel with respect to the infrastructure engineers. Acts as oversight for the infrastructure engineers' duties to ensure established standards and policies are consistently being followed. Establish technical direction of solution development across a wide variety of platforms. Design and architect the enterprise network, security systems, servers, and storage infrastructure, both virtual and physical, applying best practices and established standards. Design and architect standard operating procedures and policies related to the network, security systems, server, and storage infrastructure. Design and architect the Microsoft and Linux infrastructure for the enterprise. Design and architect methods to the protect company data and systems using security solutions, backups, redundancy, and disaster recovery solutions. Investigates and analyzes resource utilization and prepares reports and metrics, making appropriate changes to optimize the infrastructure and provide the highest possible level of performance and security. Coordinate direction of infrastructure architecture with technical experts in other disciplines within the IT department. Develops and implements strategic vision for network / systems. Participates in setting strategic direction and technical design for network, security systems, servers, and storage infrastructure for the company. Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge and understanding of network, security systems, servers, and storage infrastructure. Lead Network Infrastructure engineers in maintaining multi cloud ecosystem. Work with Architects to ensure the latest network security-based tools available within in multi-cloud infrastructure are being used. Ensure that industry best practices for maintaining multi-cloud workloads are being used by the team. Evaluate and architect the right tools to script configuration changes that rescale, resize and reform the workload ecosystems through automation. Partnering with the Enterprise Architect team, design and implement complex middleware solutions such as high availability, disaster recovery, etc. Act as a project manager and lead cross functional teams on large corporate and department technology initiatives. Manage the scope, risk, issues, deliverables, and schedule of project tasks. Conduct regular meetings with team members delivering clear and concise project status and technical schedules. Ability to grasp/master new technologies rapidly as needed to progress varied initiatives. Serve as a technical leader for installation, configuration, and deployment of software. Automate daily administrative tasks, configure, and implement SSL and remediate Security Vulnerabilities as per corporate security guidelines and address audit findings. Participate, partner, and collaborate with SME's, database administrators, Network, system administrators, software developers, internal and external vendors to understand their requirements and provide viable solution using middleware standards. Assist in documenting current, revised, and new processes and procedures. Assist researching and planning implementation of middleware upgrades, security patches and fixes. Troubleshoot and provide proactive support for production and non-production application servers, ensuring full compliance of the Service Level Agreements (SLA). Provide guidance at disaster recovery exercises. Break fix on application jobs and claim, complete request tickets each month. Ensure changes follow appropriate SDLC and release management processes. Raise awareness of application, tool and data issues and resolutions with appropriate personnel. Respond to and resolve reported application, data, or tool issues in a timely manner. Identify and resolve advanced application issues using appropriate code languages, toolsets, or configuration processes. Lead Middleware Infrastructure engineers in maintaining multi cloud ecosystem. Work with architects to ensure the latest network security-based tools available within in multi-cloud infrastructure are being used. Ensure that industry best practices for maintaining multi-cloud workloads are being used by the team. Evaluate and architect the right tools to script configuration changes that rescale, resize and reform the workload ecosystems through automation. Serves as a technical leader in the installation and configuration of off the shelf enterprise-level applications. Assists development with analysis and design for new or existing systems. Provides some scripting (Windows / Unix) as needed. Participates in and may lead groups/committees related to processes, standards, and best practices. Ensures documentation is up to date. Leads and supports a wide number and type of applications, including middleware and batch activity through operational (maintenance) and/or new project implementation(s). Installs and configures off the shelf enterprise-level applications. Ensures security among data management and associated processes, including adhering to data retention policies, file systems and data transfers. Leads, identifies, tracks, resolves, responds, and raises awareness of complex application and data issues. Leads, develops, and maintains technical documentation for supported applications (implementation design documents, support activities, etc.). Provides 24 x 7 support as needed. Acts as a focal point and subject matter expert for all telecommunications responsibilities. Participates in and may lead groups/committees related to processes, standards, and best practices. Acts as oversight for the telecommunications duties to ensure established standards and policies are consistently being followed. Mentors peers and IT personnel with respect to the enterprise telecommunications infrastructure. Enhance existing telecom VoIP networks, wide area networks, and mobile networks across the enterprise. Evaluate and install purchased equipment and services. Work with the business units to understand their requirements and negotiate scope and terms of delivery. Develop internal service level agreements with customers and internal suppliers. Create test environments as needed in analysis and design. Interface with vendors to select and acquire new products or make changes and resolve problems for existing products. Consult with management regarding telecommunications requirements. Performs technical reviews of user requests and vendor product selection. Assist in prioritizing and integrating changes through change management process. Trouble-shoot day-to-day problems with telecom, mobility, and WAN networks. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field required. Certification or progress toward certification of, industry-recognized professional designation preferred and encouraged. Combinations of relevant education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Continuous learning, as defined by Company's learning philosophy, is required. EXPERIENCE 7 years' experience within an IT environment which provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. One-year relevant experience supporting personal computers in a multi-site, multi-platform environment as well as telephone support of remote staff preferred. Experience within the insurance industry highly preferred.QUALIFICATIONS Consistent and proficient demonstration of required job SKA which exceed standard job expectations. Consistent and proficient demonstration of troubleshooting that demonstrates a comprehensive and holistic understanding of systems integration. Exceptional customer support with proven track record of positive outcomes. Advanced knowledge of IT systems, including networking, server, storage and applications. Demonstrated ability to resolve and collaborate on complex, multifaceted issues. Demonstrated leadership ability with proven results as a team facilitator/leader within multi-functional teams. Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply, necessary testing, practices, and procedures. Excellent technical knowledge of former and current Microsoft Windows enterprise desktop and server operating systems, including installation procedures, security tuning, troubleshooting and configuration management. Knowledge of IT system installation, configuration, and maintenance. Strong software Development Life Cycle principles, processes, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of performance measuring and monitoring of IT systems. Ability to apply the principles of independent logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and to refer them for appropriate decision-making. Ability to handle multiple priorities, establish workflows, and meet necessary deadlines. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate factual and technical information with customers clearly and concisely. Ability to effectively exchange information clearly and concisely and to present ideas, report facts and other information and respond to questions as appropriate. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office. Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. Ability and proficiency in the use of computers and company standard software. Ability to manage and lead complex projects. Demonstrated leadership ability with proven results as a team facilitator/leader within multi-functional teams.Networking Qualifications Thorough understanding and experience with end-to-end system architecture including design, troubleshooting and operational optimization. Consistent and proficient demonstration of required job SKA which exceed standard job expectations. Consistent and proficient demonstration of troubleshooting that demonstrates a comprehensive and holistic understanding of systems integration. Advanced knowledge of IT systems, including networking, server, storage and applications. Extensive knowledge and understanding of computer systems architecture and design, computer industry trends and project management. Ability to understand business needs and conceptualize and implement information systems that support those business strategies. Excellent technical knowledge of former and current Microsoft Windows enterprise desktop and server operating systems, including installation procedures, security tuning, troubleshooting and configuration management. Excellent technical knowledge of network, security and storage infrastructure including local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networking, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, storage arrays, load balancers, WAN optimizers, endpoint security and encryption, proxy servers, digital certificates, hypervisors, data center management and cabling standards. Knowledge of applications and platforms including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy, Microsoft Office and Office 365, DNS servers, DHCP servers and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. Excellent troubleshooting abilities using techniques and methods which will isolate and identify faulty components or configurations within a system so that services can be quickly restored to normal levels of operation.Platform Qualifications Strong leadership, negotiation, conflict management and facilitation skills. Ability to set priorities and manage workload to meet those priorities. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and different business partner organizations. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Advanced knowledge of performance measuring and monitoring of IT systems.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.Pay RangeActual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate's skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $79,300 and $207,800.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an \"at will\" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.#AF

Location: REMOTESalary: $40.00 USD Hourly - $50.00 USD HourlyDescription: Our client is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist Key responsibilities: • Work with QA Analysts and Developers to ensure that all aspects of the system have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality. • Provide testing management for ongoing projects and future initiatives. • Deliver effective and efficient testing solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on time, and adhering to development and quality standards. • Analyze the testing needs and develop testing strategy and plans. • Review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures such as database impacts, software scenarios or usability. • Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance or completeness and/or to mitigate risks. Ensure application documentation is complete and maintained/ updated in a timely fashion. • Some mentoring of junior QAs • Strong knowledge of testing disciplines and methodologies.Must have technical skills/experience: • Regression testing experience • Strong documentation skills. Preferred experience in Jira and Test Rail • Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Ability to test webpages.Flex Skills: • HTML • CSS • JavaScriptSoft skills that would make a candidate successful in this role: • Approaches problems and critical thinking scenarios with empathy, consideration, and a positive attitude • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with cross-functional teams • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as neededDegrees or certifications for the candidate to be successful: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent experience 5 years of experience Contact: [email protected] job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

Job Summary - Java Full stack - REST API (JavaScript, Node.js, AWS, Python, jQuery, Web Sockets, Webservices/RESTful API's)Strong knowledge of code documentation and handoverExperience with git version control system Microsoft Bot Framework - Provides tools and services for building enterprise-grade botsExperience in building IVR bots using contact centers software such as Geneys CISCO etcYears of experience needed - Over 3-5 years of solid development experience.Technical Skills: Work as a technical SME with global delivery teams to deploy chat & voice bot solutions for large enterprises.Map customers' business and technical challenges to Kore's capabilities and build a solution to meet customer requirements.Understand client's as-is technology landscape and any ongoing projects which might affect project execution or force to change the strategy.Design architectural blueprint for client install, outlining Kore fit into the client landscape, hardware sizing, deployment model, strategy for integrating with security framework at client.Develop design documents outlining configuration of Kore for specific use cases proposed.Good experience in OOPS and Multi-ThreadingGood Experience in Node JS, Java Script, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS3.Good experience in defining/creating SOAP & RESTful web services.