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 our Hottest Jobs

December 19, 2008

The holidays are now just days away!  If one of your goals is to get an exciting new position before the end of the year, LUCRUM is a terrific partner to have!  We have remained very active as 2008 winds down, and below is a recap of the most urgent needs.  If you are interested, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com.  If you know someone who is looking, please pass my information along.  I look forward to talking to YOU!

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)

Test Developer (Greater Cincinnati, OH area). This is a 6 month right-to-hire position with one of our valued clients.  The client is seeking a person to administer Test Director on a daily basis.  This includes, but is not limited to, user administration, customer support service tickets, installing and configuring interfaces between TestDirector and other systems, updating the TestDirector workflow (Vbscript),  and eventually helping with some light c# development work. We need someone that has experience administering IIS, TestDirector or SQL server.  The ideal candidate also needs some experience administering a system or an application. (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 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!

We need YOU immediately for a Test Developer and a Data Architect Position!

December 10, 2008

The holidays are now 2 weeks away!  If one of your goals is to get an exciting new position before the end of the year, you have come to the right place.  We have two positions that our client is eager to fill right away!  If you are interested, please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com.  If you know someone who is looking, please pass my information along.  I look forward to talking to YOU!

Test Developer (Greater Cincinnati, OH area). This is a 6 month right-to-hire position with one of our valued clients.  The client is seeking a person to administer Test Director on a daily basis.  This includes, but is not limited to, user administration, customer support service tickets, installing and configuring interfaces between TestDirector and other systems, updating the TestDirector workflow (Vbscript),  and eventually helping with some light c# development work. We need someone that has experience administering IIS, TestDirector or SQL server.  The ideal candidate also needs some experience administering a system or an application.

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.

Infrastructure Specialist - a Hot Position with a STABLE Company!

December 9, 2008

We have a new position in the Greater Cincinnati area.  This is with 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.  If you are an Infrastructure Specialist, please do not hesitate to email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com.  I look forward to talking with you!

Description:

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.

Requirements:

-          Configure and install new hardware and software as required

-          Define, Administer and maintain: Data backups and restores, Network Infrastructure, Computer security systems, Internet connectivity, Telecommunications (VOIP), email

-          Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Procedures

-          Maintain Software and Hardware licensing compliance

-          Evaluate System Logs and Monitoring Hardware/Software

-          Maintain Enterprise computer security policies and procedures

-          Support Operating Systems: Windows, VMWare, Linux, DOS, IOS (Cisco)

-          Assist with Helpdesk support duties and will help share in On Call 24×7 Support

-          Other duties may be assigned

Calling All Job Seekers!

December 3, 2008

The weather outside might be getting colder, but at LUCRUM we continue to see the IT job market heat up.  We are shattering the myth that this time of year is a bad time for job seekers!  Our four hottest opportunities are listed below.  If these roles interest you, please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com) RIGHT AWAY!  If you are looking and these opportunities don’t match what you are looking for, please still go ahead and email me.  We get new positions every single day!

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)

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)

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!

Two New Hot Jobs!

November 26, 2008

Greetings!  This may be a short work week, but that hasn’t slowed things down at LUCRUM one bit!  We have two new hot jobs, and we need the right candidates NOW!  Please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com) RIGHT AWAY!  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!

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)

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!

Recap of Our Many Hot Jobs

November 20, 2008

December 25th is FIVE WEEKS away!  If you are looking to make a career transition, NOW is the right time!  Please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com) RIGHT AWAY!  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!

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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 exprience selling IT consulting services.

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

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)

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)

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 with a large insurance company.  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.  (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.  SAS Programming is a must for this role! 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!  SAS Programming knowledge is a must for this role! OUTSTANDING BENEFITS AND VACATION PACKAGE! (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!

XML Developers and Architects Needed!

November 18, 2008

Another day, another new hot job posting!  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.

Is this you? Please email me at luzzel@lucruminc.com RIGHT AWAY!

Don’t have these skills, but looking for a new opportunity? Please email me at luzzel@lucrumin.com RIGHT AWAY!

Hot Positions - Need to Fill Yesterday!!!!

November 14, 2008

The holidays are almost upon us!  If you are looking to make a career transition, NOW is the right time!  Please send me an email (luzzel@lucruminc.com) RIGHT AWAY!  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.  Do you meet the criteria below?

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

2) You have exprience selling IT consulting services.

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

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)

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)

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!

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