Java Developer Position - 12 Month Contract!

December 26, 2008

Java Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This is a 12 month contract role for an experienced java developer to become part of the Trading and Marketing Application Support team at our Client in Downtown Cincinnati, OH.  Primarily responsible for supporting and enhancing CommoditiesXL (the trade capture, settlement, and accounting system).  The developer will be interfacing with business users on a day-to-day basis.  This role also includes periodic hands-on and on-call monitoring of the production system and jobs, which will require off-hour and weekend duty.  This position requires three years of significant Java coding.

If you have an interest or know of anyone with an interest, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com.  Please attach a resume and let me know what position you are interested in by putting the title in the subject line.  Thank you very much!

Happy Holidays from YOUR LUCRUM Recruiting Team!

December 24, 2008

Happy Holidays!  It has been terrific working with so many outstanding professionals in 2008 and we are excited about what 2009 holds.  Our recruiting team IS HERE during the holidays - at least one member of the team is working every day (except for Christmas and New Years Day), so if you are seeking an exciting new opportunity, or know someone else who is, please email me at jmatthews@lucruminc.com.

Java Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This is a 12 month contract role for an experienced java developer to become part of the Trading and Marketing Application Support team at our Client in Downtown Cincinnati, OH.  Primarily responsible for supporting and enhancing CommoditiesXL (the trade capture, settlement, and accounting system).  The developer will be interfacing with business users on a day-to-day basis.  This role also includes periodic hands-on and on-call monitoring of the production system and jobs, which will require off-hour and weekend duty.  This position requires three years of significant Java coding.

Software Quality Assurance (Columbus, OH). Our client is looking to bring the right candidate in on either a contract-to-hire or a permanent basis.  We need someone with a strong quality assurance/software testing background.  This is a Team Lead position - this person needs to have started and grown a QA team!  This client uses manual testing tools and wants someone with a minimum of 5 years experience. (CR)

SharePoint .Net Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This is a three month contract-to-hire role with a large, successful insurance company.  The primary required experience is as follows:

  • 8+ years experience gathering requirements, understanding business, meeting customer needs, and leading small project development.
  • 4+ years of experience with Microsoft SharePoint or comparable software development experience. Knowledge of MOSS 2007 is a plus.
  • 4+ years working in the Insurance or Financial section.
  • Knowledge of project life cycles, requirements documentation approaches, and interview techniques.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices and design patterns.
  • Knowledge of the Insurance industry is a plus. (SL)

CRM Program Manager (Columbus, OH). This is a direct hire opportunity with a healthcare logistics company.  We are looking for someone who has three years or more experience in program management.  This role requires someone who has experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Systems and who has a record of working with process documentation and continuous improvement.  This is an exciting role in an exciting and stable industry! (CR)

Infrastructure Specialist (Greater Cincinnati Area). This is a direct hire opportunity ith a large, national restaurant chain that is able to weather the tough economy!  The average time a person has worked with this client is 20 years.  This is an opportunity for connection and stability when stability is tough to find.  As part of the Infrastructure Technology department, this person will be responsible for the configuration, installation, and support of all network servers and related client services. Assist in the design and implementation, troubleshooting and support of Enterprise servers, including network infrastructure and mission-critical applications. Implement and integrate new software and provide ongoing support for installed software and hardware platforms. (CR)

Account Executive (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). LUCRUM is growing!  As a result of this growth, we need more Account Executives to join our Business Development Team.  This is a full-time position with a base salary plus commission.  We are looking for experienced sales people in the Cincinnati area.  Do you meet the criteria below?

1) You live in and have worked in the Cincinnati, OH area.

2) You have experience selling IT consulting services.

3) You have an active Rolodex of clients. (DD)

XML Developers and Architects (downtown Cincinnati, OH). One of our valued clients is a large insurance company located in Downtown Cincinnati, OH.  This company is looking for XML Developers and Architects to start IMMEDIATELY for a 6 month contract-to-hire opportunity.  We are looking for a number of XML Developers that can do XSLT beyond user interfaces and XML/XSD beyond configuration files.  We are also looking for an XML architect to define the direction from a strategic and business perspective.  Requirements: Must have 2 to 3 years experience in XML schemas and transformations, and in XSLT.  (SL)

Enterprise Data Architect (Greater Cincinnati, OH area). This is a 6 month right-to-hire position with one of valued clients.  This position is responsible for evaluating the use of data and relating data directly to the goals and practices of the client.  Working with the Data Center Manger, this position must ensure the accuracy and accessibility of all important data.  We need a candidate that is well spoken and able to express his/her opinion, and is able to make a convincing argument to management and users as to why they need to do things his/her way. (SL)

SAS Programming (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). If you have a background in SAS programming, we have a direct hire opportunity with a very unique and creative client! (SL)

If you have an interest or know of anyone with an interest, please email me at jmatthews@lucruminc.com.  Please attach a resume and let me know what position you are interested in by putting the title in the subject line.  Thank you very much!  I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Recap of Last Week’s Hot Positions

November 10, 2008

After a busy and exciting week last week, I wanted to post an update on the positions that we have available.  If you are an IT professional looking for a new opportunity and you want to successfully conclude your search BEFORE the holidays start, please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com).  Even if these opportunities don’t match what you are looking for, please email me.  We get new positions every single day and I truly look forward to finding the right opportunity for you!

PL/SQL Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH).  We are looking to hire someone on a permanent basis or on a long-term contract basis for this role.  This role is with an energy company looking to dramatically improve the way they bill their valued customers.  We are seeking technical, hands-on developers with experience in business process analysis and meeting facilitation.  This person must be a PL/SQL developer with experience with Oracle.  ASP.NET, Java and Lodestar experience are helpful. (JH)

Account Executive (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). LUCRUM is growing!  As a result of this growth, we need more Account Executives to join our Business Development Team.  This is a full-time position with a base salary plus commission.  We are looking for experienced sales people in the Cincinnati area.  Please see the job description below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • General Sales Skills
  • Consultative Selling
  • New Business - Hunting
  • New Business – Farming
  • Closing Skills
  • Ability to call on “C” Level
  • Knowledge of how an IT Organization works
  • Technical depth of knowledge in our space
  • Presentation skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Written proposal skills
  • General Business Knowledge
  • Organization skills
  • Drive
  • Understand of the SaaS (Software as a Service) model
  • Ability to sell projects
  • Ability to sell staff augmentation
  • Correct use of Salesforce.com
  • All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree is desired.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Outlook, Access, Word, Excel and Powerpoint is required. Experience with Sharepoint is desired.
  • Prior experience as a Consultant Coordinator or a Business Analyst in a consulting environment is desired. Operations experience in a service organization is a plus.
  • Cooperative, positive attitude is a must.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-pace, moderate pressure position.
  • Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
  • Ability to read communication styles of team members and clients who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
  • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Professional demeanor in appearance and manner is essential.

Software Quality Assurance (Columbus, OH). Our client is looking to bring the right candidate in on either a contract-to-hire or a permanent basis.  We need someone with quality assurance/software testing background - no specific automated QA tools necessary!  This client uses manual testing tools and wants someone with 3 to 5 years experience. (CR)

Application Security Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This is a 3 month right-to hire position.  This individual will be responsible for managing application security efforts as well as implementing, extending, and integrating application security middleware solutions. This includes managing work efforts involving JAVA development work utilizing the API’s of several security middleware tools such as SiteMinder, SoapStation, and RadiantOne. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for managing efforts with development teams on implementing secure coding practices, helping with vulnerability prevention/remediation, and giving security design and architecture consultation.  OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (SL)

Enterprise Architect (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This position is a three month contract-to-hire role.  This client has issues with a brittle data infrastructure and siloed IT group. This person will work on development of a data strategy to address these issues. This person will lead the initiative for both the production of the enterprise wide data strategy and its socialization and impact on existing strategies. Also, this role will involve working with the IT group to both produce the corporate level data strategy and to provide leadership and direction for the development of the master data management, metadata, business intelligence and database consolidation.  OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (SL)

Data Modeling (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). We are seeking someone for a permanent placement or contract to hire role for this position.  The requirements are data modeling with a slant or experience in an SOA. Masterdata management is helpful. Industry knowledge is not needed!  OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (SL)

Exstream Software Application Developer (downtown Cincinnati, OH). This is a 90 day contract-to-hire opportunity with one of the largest insurance companies in Cincinnati.  The top priority is Exstream Software’s Dialogue 3+ years experience. The following is the skill set required in Dialogue: strong understanding of dialogue concepts, XML, CSV and Columnar data files, Driver, Reference, Ini and report files, Sectioned data and Section documents, complex tables including section tables, functions, formulas and rules, Output and Output queues - PDF and PostScript, PDF pass thru, Tiff and JPG import.  The second priority is C# - 1 to 2 years experience.  The third priority is RDBMS(SQL server 2000/2005) - 1 to 2 years experience. (SL)

Database Administrator (Blue Ash, OH). This is a one to three month contract assignment with right-to-hire.  This client is one of the largest retail companies in the Cincinnati Area.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day support and administration of a large, dynamic Data Warehouse environment. The applicant will work closely with users, applications, and technical staff. The client needs the following skills: Database administration experience (UDB EEE/DPF preferred), Bachelor of Science degree in a data processing related field or relevant job experience, familiarity with Fixpack installs and client connectivity, and experience with upgrades of UDB databases. (SL)

If you have an interest or know of anyone with an interest, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com.  Please attach a resume and let me know what position you are interested in by putting the title in the subject line.  Thank you very much!  I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Now is the Right Time to Cast Your Vote for a New Career Opportunity!

November 5, 2008

Hello! Even in this tight economy, we have a number of clients that are demanding outstanding candidates for exciting opportunities! We have positions for consultants, for contract roles, for contract to hire roles, and for perm positions. If you are an IT professional looking for a new opportunity and you want to successfully conclude your search BEFORE the holidays start, please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com). Please see our hot opportunities below and please email me anytime. Even if these opportunities don’t match what you are looking for, please email me. We get new positions every single day and I truly look forward to finding the right opportunity for you!

PL/SQL Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). We are looking to hire someone on a permanent basis or on a long-term contract basis for this role. This role is with an energy company looking to dramatically improve the way they bill their valued customers. We are seeking technical, hands-on developers with experience in business process analysis and meeting facilitation. This person must be a PL/SQL developer with experience with Oracle. ASP.NET, Java and Lodestar experience are helpful. (JH)

Software Quality Assurance (Columbus, OH). Our client is looking to bring the right candidate in on either a contract-to-hire or a permanent basis. We need someone with quality assurance/software testing background - no specific automated QA tools necessary! This client uses manual testing tools and wants someone with 3 to 5 years experience. (CR)

Application Security Developer (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This is a 3 month right-to hire position. This individual will be responsible for managing application security efforts as well as implementing, extending, and integrating application security middleware solutions. This includes managing work efforts involving JAVA development work utilizing the API’s of several security middleware tools such as SiteMinder, SoapStation, and RadiantOne. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for managing efforts with development teams on implementing secure coding practices, helping with vulnerability prevention/remediation, and giving security design and architecture consultation. OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (SL)

Enterprise Architect (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). This position is a three month contract-to-hire role. This client has issues with a brittle data infrastructure and siloed IT group. This person will work on development of a data strategy to address these issues. This person will lead the initiative for both the production of the enterprise wide data strategy and its socialization and impact on existing strategies. Also, this role will involve working with the IT group to both produce the corporate level data strategy and to provide leadership and direction for the development of the master data management, metadata, business intelligence and database consolidation. OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (SL)

Data Modeling (Downtown Cincinnati, OH). We are seeking someone for a permanent placement or contract to hire role for this position. The requirements are data modeling with a slant or experience in an SOA. Masterdata management is helpful. Industry knowledge is not needed! OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (SL)

ESRI Development (Cincinnati, OH). This is a four week contract assignment – an excellent challenge for the right candidate. We need someone who has experience using ESRI and is up for a challenge. (JG)

If you have an interest or know of anyone with an interest, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com. Please attach a resume and let me know what position you are interested in by putting the title in the subject line. Thank you very much! I am looking forward to hearing from you!

HOT JOB!

September 25, 2008

Developer (Skills in Oracle, Java, SQL, PL/SQL)

Location: Downtown Cincinnati, OH

Our client is a leading energy company focused on electric power and gas distribution operations, and other energy services in the Americas.  This client is starting a new program where they will reach directly into the homes and businesses of their customers to smooth out the energy demand curve.

We are seeking seasoned IT developers with skills in PL/SQL, SQL, Oracle, and Java to join our successful team of consultants.  We are interested in candidates who would like to work on an hourly basis as independent contractors as well as candidates who would like to work as a salaried LÛCRUM employee.

To apply and be given immediate consideration, please email your resume to luzzel@lucruminc.com.  I hope to hear from you ASAP!  Thank you!

How About A New Opportunity?

July 10, 2008

Here at LUCRUM, we enjoy helping our clients find the right candidates for their open opportunities, but we also enjoy helping our candidates find the right opportunity for them.   Please review our newest positions that we have listed below and should you have an interest in one of these positions, please send me your updated resume in Word format to :  luzzel@lucruminc.com and be sure to visit us at www.thefuturevalueofbusiness.com for the latest technology updates.

1)    Java, CSS, HTMP Analyst with J2EE, Struts 2, Spring 2 and Eclipse IDE with excellent communication skills to work with external clients doing customer requirements gathering, development and installation of Clearspace.  After installation, Analyst will work with clients on updating and developing features as needed.
2)    Programmer Analyst with excellent communication skills in this Contract to Hire role located in Dayton, Ohio.  Our client is a unique global communications company that is seeking the someone who can analyze situations with customers and develop plans/specs to work from.  Coding experience using JAVA, SQL, XML, HTML, DHTML, Web Services  as well as broad knowledge of networks to support and monitor performance of external vendors.
3)    Full time opportunity for local Cincinnati, Ohio firm seeking a Data Solutions Developer with who is Proficient in PL/SQL, SAS, expert in use of ETL tools, expert in system analysis, design and modeling.  5+ years experience in full software development lifecycle, experience with high volume Data Warehousing applications and good working knowledge of UNIX/Shell programming.
4)    Direct Hire need for a Web Application Developer for a Healthcare provider in Dayton, Ohio.  Seeking someone with Microsoft Certifications, VB and C#.net development experience as well as Microsoft SQL Server or other Relational Database experience.
5)    E1/JDE Oracle developer familiar with version 8.11 with Manufacturing Module.  We have 2 opportunities:  1 for 3 month contract to hire and the other one is a 3 month contract with possible extensions to that contract.  Must be able to troubleshoot “go-live” production issues and develop custom integration and enhancements to current systems.  Environment is Manufacturing, AS400, LINUX, and ORACLE with JDE /E1 ERP Implementation.

People of Earth, Join Us…

July 3, 2008

We have a large number of opportunities that we are actively looking to fill. These include new positions for consultants, for contract roles, for contract to hire, and for perm positions. If you are an IT professional looking for a new opportunity, please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com). I’ve provided some of the “hot” opportunities that we are looking to fill right away – if these skills are your’s, I want to hear from you right away! If you possess different skills, please email me anyway – we get new positions every single day and I truly look forward to finding the right opportunity for you!
• Java Developers with J2EE (Cincinnati, OH). This is an internal consulting position. This person must be able to work with clients, will do customer requirements gathering, and will be working on a software installation of Clearspace (this is similar to Sharepoint). This position will work here internally until the initial installation of Clearspace is complete. The position will then work externally with clients.
• Windows Systems Administrator (Cincinnati, OH). This is a 6 month contract-to-hire position with one of our clients. We are looking for someone with fundamental experience working with Active Directory. This person will have working knowledge of Infrastructure Server services (DHCP, DNS, Domain Controllers, WINS, etc.) and a working knowledge in hardware installation and maintenance (server, RAID, Blade Configuration, etc.)
• Associate Web Application Developer (Dayton, OH). This is a direct hire position with another of our clients. We are seeking someone with a Microsoft Certification, Relational DB experience, SQL Reporting, MS.net development or VB or C#, XML, Schemas and DTDs.
• Applications Systems Administrator (Cincinnati, OH). This is a 4 to 6 month contract position with one of our clients. We need someone to provide third level support for a Web/Java based application. The client is looking for someone with 2 or more years experience with Oracle (10g is preferred), 1 or more years experience with Unix (Unix/Linux) and 1 or more years experience with Oracle PL/SQL.
• Senior Business Analyst (Montvale, NJ). This is a 6 month contract position with another of our clients. This client is rolling out a global implementation of SAP GRC. This position requires someone with experience in applications for access controls, process controls, and compliance.
If you have any interest or know of anyone with any interest, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com. Please attach a resume and let me know what position you are interested in by putting the title in the subject line. Thank you very much!

Work for Lucrum

June 24, 2008

Recruiting is my life! My name is Linda Uzzel and I’m the SR. Recruiter for LUCRUM. I’ve been in this business for over 13 years in the Dayton, Cincinnati and yes Phoenix Marketplaces. Many of you in our local marketplace know me and I encourage you to email or call to update me on your current employment status. Here at LUCRUM, we enjoy helping our clients, employees and consultants find the right position for them. Please review the newest positions that we have listed below and should you have an interest in one of these positions, please send me your updated resume in Word format to : luzzel@lucruminc.com and be sure to visit us at www.lucruminc.com for the latest technology updates.

  1. Network Security Analyst, this is a 3 month right to hire with a local Cincinnati based firm looking for someone to provide Tier 3 support, security monitoring, firewalls/IDS/IPS management, computer security forensics and vulnerability testing. Must have 3-5 years of Network Security and have experience with routers, switches, firewalls and other network devises: Solaris/AIX/Linux/Windows, forensic tools and developing scripting code.



  1. Sr. Java Developer with J2EE that has excellent communication skills to work with external clients doing customer requirements gathering, development and installation of Clearspace. After installation, developer will work with clients on updating and developing features as needed.



  1. Programmer Analyst with excellent communication skills in this Contract to Hire role located in Dayton, Ohio. Our client is a unique global communications company that is seeking the someone who can analyze situations with customers and develop plans/specs to work from. Coding experience using JAVA, SQL, XML, HTML, DHTML, Web Services as well as broad knowledge of networks to support and monitor performance of external vendors.



  1. Full time opportunity for local Cincinnati, Ohio firm seeking a Data Solutions Developer with who is Proficient in PL/SQL, SAS, expert in use of ETL tools, expert in system analysis, design and modeling. 5+ years experience in full software development lifecycle, experience with high volume Data Warehousing applications and good working knowledge of UNIX/Shell programming.



  1. Direct Hire need for a Web Application Developer for a Healthcare provider in Dayton, Ohio. Seeking someone with Microsoft Certifications, VB and C#.net development experience as well as Microsoft SQL Server or other Relational Database experience.

Want to Work for LUCRUM?

June 12, 2008

We have a large number of opportunities - for consultants, for contract roles, for contract to hire, and for perm positions. Below are some of the skill sets that we are looking for:

Java Developers with J2EE (This is an internal consulting position. This person must be able to work with clients, will do customer requirements gathering, and will be working on a software installation of Clearspace (this is similar to Sharepoint). This position will work here internally until the initial installation of Clearspace is complete. The position will then work externally with clients.)
Application Developer on the Configuration Team of an Enterprise Billing Project. The candidate will work as a member of the IT Project Team. This role requires:

• 2-4 years business process and configuration experience with configurable software such as PeopleSoft, Siebel or SAP n-tier web architected solutions.
* Implementation experience in at least two full life-cycle implementations.

• 2-4 years experience writing and interpreting XML (XSL, XSLT, XSD).
• Demonstrated ability to design, configure, and test software products.

• 2-4 years experience distilling business issues into concise java code and business rules.
• 1-3 years experience in insurance and accounting.
• Previous experience as an Application Developer in an IT organization.

Business Analyst needed to work on the Enterprise Billing Project. The candidate will work as a member of the IT Project Team. This role requires:
2-4 years experience gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing business, user, and technical (non-functional) requirements.
2-4 years experience working directly with business customers to analyze and define solutions to business needs.
2-4 years experience gathering, analyzing, documenting system interface requirements.
Implementation experience in at least one full life-cycle implementation.
1-3 years experience with testing, including development and executing of test plans, test cases and test scripts.
Previous experience developing test scripts with a tool such as Mercury Quality Center.

IBM Rational Tools Administrator, Technical Configuration Management This position requires:
US Citizen, as contract requires
Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check
Minimum of three to five years experience with IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, and RequisitePro tools performing configuration and administration in a Windows environment

Programmer Analyst to work in the client’s operations team. This team works closely with customer needs; the company’s internal needs and field associates. A sense of urgency is vital. This position requires experience in:
Project Management
• Database Design and Creation
• (Oracle, DB2, MS SQL, MySQL, MS Access)
• In depth understanding of content management systems
• Responsible for providing leadership in the development and implementation of databases, web based applications and reporting solutions across multiple database platforms on various operating systems.
• In-depth understanding of web 2.0
• In-depth understanding of SAS
• Familiarity with Graphic design software
If you have any interest or know of anyone with any interest, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com. Please attach a resume and let me know what position you are interested in by putting the title in the subject line. Thank you very much!