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February 11, 2010

Job Title: Stat/Data Analyst
Location: Cincinnati
12 month contract

Overview:
This position will be responsible for performing complex requirements development and coverage analysis. For assigned projects, leads the efforts for defining and documenting statistical requirements for new systems using moderately complex technical skills. Ensures that all statistical requirements are met by working with business and technology partners. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible to make an established range of decisions to drive and support initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Researches, interprets and documents statistical requirements and procedures for systems including Underwriter’s Desktop, Claims Center, Enterprise Data Warehouse, and Financial Data Warehouse projects.
• Defines and resolves complex problems with reporting and the quality of the data. Considers new technologies as a part of proposed solutions.
• Assigns and/or performs projects tasks including development of test plans, updating of tables or databases, and review of test data resulting new systems.
• Locates and retrieves company statistical information.
• Develops and/or evaluates procedures and processes and makes recommendations regarding improvements.
• Analyzes and initiates actions to correct statistical errors.
• Assists business units with their data needs.
• Completes reporting of statistical data as required by regulatory agencies or bureaus.
• Trains and mentors department staff. Provides direction to individuals assisting with projects. Provides high level guidance and leadership.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years experience with statistical reporting, business analysis, data analysis, or information technology.

Specific Knowledge:
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft products, especially, Excel, Access, and relational database tools (e.g. SQL, Impromptu). Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Visio would be a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical plans, insurance coverages, and policy issuance or entry procedures.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to extract and express ideas in individual or group communications.
• Ability to clearly express ideas in writing.
• Ability to convert information from technical documents or other sources into appropriate business terms.
• Knowledge of specialty insurance products and/or Great American systems a definite plus

Please be advised that we are currently seeking a Load Test Analyst on a six months right-to-hire basis. Please make candidates aware that even though this is right-to-hire, we may not have headcount for this position for quite some time. Personality and communication skills are very important to this manager. He needs candidates who can and will speak up in meetings with the users. The manager plans to review and interview candidates until he finds the right fit!
When submitting candidates to us, please include the following:
• Updated resume
• Percentage of the candidate’s day that was spent on Load testing (we only want candidates who can honestly say the percentage is 75% or higher for the past several years!)
• Completed Job Requirements Worksheet
• Hourly bill rate
• Salary requirements
If you have any questions, please let me know.
* All candidates must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Resident card holders.

Job Title: Load & Performance Test Analyst
Location: Cincinnati OH
12 month contract position
Green Card or US Citizen

Qualifications:
The Load and Performance Test Analyst role is to plan, script, execute and analyze test results based upon the system requirements and identify and document areas where application performance can be improved as well as to find errors/defects that may occur when the application is under stress. A qualified candidate will possess over two years experience exclusively dedicated to only load and performance testing for a client-server testing environment with HP’s LoadRunner tool. An ideal candidate would have experience in setting up, monitoring, and analyzing Windows and Unix servers.

Requirement Checklist:
Demonstrate knowledge of the Software Testing Methodology.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Application Development Life Cycle.
2+ years load and performance testing experience (do not include time where load testing was only part of your job).
This role requires verbal and written interaction with people from various backgrounds in the projects under test. Due to the visibility of this role, very clear and complete communication is required.
Knowledge of Use Cases.
Experience load testing against a variety of protocols (SAP, WebServices, web http/html, etc.). Please list.
Experience setting up server monitors for CPU, Memory, etc. Please list which servers (AIX, SUSE Linux, RedHat Linux, etc.)
Demonstrate experience in developing complex load test scripts for a variety of protocols (do not include click and script).
Demonstrate experience in load test requirements gathering and test planning in collaboration with Project Teams.

The ideal candidate is someone whose experience includes the technologies we’re using in the department. Please check those technologies in which you are competent from the following table.
Development Server Host Tools
C++
.NET
COM+
TCP-IP
Visual Basic
Windows
XML
Microsoft IIS – Internet Information Server
Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS)
Microsoft® SQL Server
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000,COM+ Application Server N/A 0 DOORS
LoadRunner
Microsoft Office
MKS
TestDirector

JOB TITLE: .NET Developer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
3 month contract to hire

Junior candidates ok (if they are ‘rising star’ type)
System/Software Developer Position Description
Developer needed to support one of the nation’s largest buyers of distressed assets. Candidates will work closely with users, a team lead, and management to support both business and IT needs. Ideal candidates will posses strong application development skills and the ability to mine, interpret, analyze, and present data.

QUALIFICATIONS
BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designs, develops, tests, debugs, maintains, and documents software components.
• Collaborates with end users (internal / external) on development of requirements and design of applications (including testing).
• Provides expert technical advice and counsel to management and defines the technical direction to be followed.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.
• Adheres to standards for software development.
• Employs software engineering techniques to perform software development work.
• Develops time estimates for project deliverables.
• Designs and builds elements of integrated systems.
• Maintains and enhances existing systems.
• Develops reports for business and external customers as requested.

EXPERIENCE
• 1-3 years programming experience with .NET (C# or VB).
• 1-3 years experience with SQL Server 2000/2005 including data modeling and stored procedures.
• 1-3 years working with Internet technologies (HTML/HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, ASP)
• Firm understanding of Web Service concepts (WSDL, XSD, XML, XSLT), SOA, and Multi-tiered application development experience a must.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience with SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services.
• Experience with ETL services and support functions.
SKILLS
• Excellent written and communications skills (technical documentation).
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and be adaptable to change priorities quickly.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-motivated and take initiative.
• Customer-service oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment with across IT, business units, and partners.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively work with, interpret, and respond to the needs of business partners and customers.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager (Agile Methodology Experience required)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
12 month contract

Project Manager
Client Processing, a mid-sized, Cincinnati based company, is looking for a high energy, detailed and goal oriented Project Manager to join our talented team. Client Processing actively leverages technology and processes to achieve world class business performance! The project manager will be responsible for working closely with stakeholders, groups within IT and upper management to ensure the continued successful delivery of a corporate wide rollout of a new process management system.
Client Processing’s Information Technology department’s core values include Focus on the Customer, Continuous Improvement, Respecting People, Being Present and Making the Next Person’s Job Easier. If you share these values and are interested in learning more, we would like to hear from you.
Specific Responsibilities –
• Work with project teams to define, coordinate and monitor project schedule
• Facilitate communication between project teams and key stakeholders
• Identify and monitor project risks
• Keep key stakeholders aware of project status and communicate delivery schedule
Additional Requirements –
• A high degree of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A solid understanding of agile methodologies
• A PMP certification is a plus
Education –
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Project Management or Information Systems.
• 5+ years experience in project management.

JOB TITLE: Business Objects Developer/Architect
Location: Cincinnati, OH
3-6 month contract

“roll your sleeves up, get the work done kind of position” – some ability to architect the solution is required

Plan is to design in February, available to users by end of March, refine during April.
Start immediately

Need is to develop and build financial reports

Currently this is a collection of old reports used by field sales and their leadership, given the nature of Client (13 different affiliates), they all use the reports differently – and essentially the manager believes they are mostly “unconsumable” – it’s a stack of paper – 3 inches tall!

Wants to build a dashboard and revamp the reports – essentially combine data from Treasury Mgmt and Finance
They want this to be sales and not product oriented, and include information on data segmentation and reporting
Types of information in the reports includes:
? Forecast #’s
? Leading indicators
? Depository Activity
? Net new accounts
? Sales pipeline
? Average revenue per TMO (salesperson)
• Must have Business Objects Web Intelligence XI knowledge
• Nice to have SAS, and Siebel CRM (and understanding of “Answers” – the Siebel Analytic Interface)
• Senior level candidates only, must be able to hit the ground running, and be self directed

• Finance background is nice, but doesn’t have to be in banking
• Admits their DW is “not the easiest to navigate”
• This candidate should understand data marts and schemas
• His folks can tell the consultant where the data is – but he/she needs to figure out how to use BO to get to it
• Solution may involve pushing data back into DW(?)
• This person has to:
o Lead the charge
o Know how to “productionalize”
o Document the solution
• Open to solution involving datamarts if that makes sense – hence the need for someone with some architecture skills – they need the reports ASAP, but also need someone who can look at what they are trying to do, get the data into a more usable format, and recommend the best way to accomplish that.

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Current Information Technology positions available for hire!

January 29, 2010

Please email Patrick Ryan direct: pryan@lucruminc.com for additional details

 Do you like warm temperatures,  gambling and shows? Las Vegas may be your new beginning!  The following positions are 3 month contract to hire opportunities in Las Vegas!!!!

Senior Software Engineer 

The Senior Software Engineer position is responsible for developing software for electronic gaming device and related products as directed as part of a team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops game or core machine software, including design, coding, testing and documentation to specified standards.
  • Produces project schedules and completes project on time within budget.
  • Ensures adequate testing of software, including preparing test data, test procedure and debug programs.
  • Conducts independent research and analysis with minimum supervision from software manager.
  • Prepares written report as required.
  • May provide work direction, training, assist in setting goals for subordinate team members.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or its equivalent.

Experience:  Requires a minimum of five years of experience in software engineering and/or programming.

Demonstrated experience in coding in C and C++.  Experience with UNIX/Linux system programming, network programming and low level device driver programming required.  Experience with OOA/D methodologies required.

Skills, knowledge, and qualifications:

  • Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies will be a plus.
  • Prior experience in the gaming industry will be a plus.
  • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. 
  • Must be able to work independently and be team oriented. 

This position may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Sr. Graphic Artist

We are an Australian-owned leading global entertainment company currently seeking an Artist/Illustrator to join our team-oriented group of creatives and software experts. As a senior artist in the team, you’ll conceptualize, design and develop quality graphics for new games and connect quickly and confidently with management.

A natural leader with sophisticated conceptual skills, you’ll come prepared to mentor junior staff and adeptly integrate graphics packages into an animation and software systems. You’ll come to us with relevant qualifications and significant professional graphic design experience, and strong skills in traditional and computer drawing, and layout and finishing.

This is a rare opportunity to showcase your talents as you produce interesting and varied work using cutting edge tools and technology. You’ll find great satisfaction in leading junior team members by example and developing graphics that will be released onto the international market.

Sr. Graphics Animator

You will play a key role in creating visual content. You will also be integral to the design process, from discussing the brief, right through to visualizing the concept and producing the finished product.

You will need to be a confident communicator who can discuss concepts with a wide range of people at all levels. As you will have a high level of input during frequent briefings and creative meetings. What we will look for in you is a tertiary qualification in either graphic, illustration, animation or industrial design. You will also need strong skills in both Photoshop and Illustrator and be an expert in either flash, TV Pain or 3D Studio Max. Equally important will be your confidence to design your own characters, create animation and come up with original concepts.

  • Develops characters and logos and reel symbols for gaming devices.
  • Strong drawing skills.
  • Maya, 3DStudioMax, Aftereffects knowledge a must.
  • Portfolio required.
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in drawing, good composition, graphical animation design, in computer art. 
  • Minimum 5 years experience in the gaming industry preferred.
  • Associates degree and/or vocational certification in video graphics or equivalent.

This is your chance to take on an interesting role in a vibrant and creative collaborative team environment, where you will be encouraged to maximize your creative input.

Sr. Game Mathematical Designer

We’re currently on the lookout for Sr. Game Designers to develop concepts and formulas for high-quality games that will be released on the global market.

Combining your creativity with your mathematical abilities, you’ll design new gaming concepts and follow through with the associated specifications, algorithms and combination sheets. A personable team player you will work closely with designers, artist and software engineers to brainstorm, refine, communicate and test-drive your concepts.

What we will look for in you is games design experience and leadership qualities. You will also need a degree in mathematics or similar, and the capacity to produce games on both new existing platforms. An understanding of programming in C would be advantageous.

  • Exceptional understanding of mathematical concepts in gaming.
  • Ability to create game concepts and original math models.                                                                  
  • Works with other game designers in conducting and verifying mathematic calculations.
  • Programming skills a plus.
  •  Minimum of 6 years experience in slot game design and a minimum of 3 years of Stepper game design.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering

This role offers you an excellent opportunity to see your designs released around the world. You can look forward to challenging leadership responsibilities and the chance to collaborate with some of the industry’s finest designers.

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