Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Jobs at Epic Systems Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin

Hello!

My name is Alicia, and I am a recruiter at Epic Systems Corporation in Madison, Wisconsin. At Epic, our goal is to improve healthcare. We create and implement a wide range of integrated software solutions to many of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. Our software improves patient care, reduces costs, and saves lives.

As a Software Developer, you’ll be working on a small team and you'll participate in all aspects of the development process, from meeting customers and design through implementation, quality assurance, and delivery. The goal is to create easy-to-use systems with optimal workflows that manage large amounts of data with sub-second response times and rock-solid stability. Our continued success in these areas is shown by Epic software systems' top-rated industry reviews. New functionality and systems are being developed daily that extend current capabilities and break new ground in the industry.

To qualify, you must have a BS/BA or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Math or a related field, and a track record of academic excellence demonstrated by a minimum 3.2 major GPA. Current students must graduate by May 09. The Developer position is open to international students. Learn more and apply online at www.epicsystems.com/jobs

Sunday, October 19, 2008

job and internship with Amentra

Interviews Nov. 4
resume submission by Oct. 22

Software Development Internship

Bachelors and masters students
Computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, information science
Skills in Java, VB.NET, C++ and/or C#

Graduation dates December 2009-2010.

U.S. citizen and permanent residents

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Software Development Consultant (Entry level)

Grad dates December 2008-August 2009

Career Planning for Graduate Students

Career Planning for Graduate Students
Monday October 20 from 1:30-3:00 pm
The Graduate Student Center, 211A West Cameron Avenue
Refreshments and snacks provided

Register at: http://cfx.research.unc.edu/res_classreg/browse_single.cfm?New=1&event_id=21727

Are you a new grad student or in the early years of your graduate program?

Learn from a distinguished panel how to best use these years to enhance your success.

Learn how to establish positive relationships with your advisor/mentor

Learn how to seek productive research collaborations

Bring your questions for the panelists!

Panelists include “highly promising professors” who have been awarded the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement by Young Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill:


Jason Lieb, Ph.D., associate professor of biology
Milada Vachudova, Ph.D., associate professor of political science
Thomas Hofweber, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy

Another participant was the recipient of the first Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring:

Karl Petersen, Ph.D., professor of mathematics

Co-sponsored by University Career Services and the Graduate Student Center

Digital Library Programmer position (Wilson Library/CarolinaDigital Library and Archives)

http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/spa/58697.html

APPLICATIONS ANALYST (TIME-LIMITED POSITION):
Carolina Digital Library and Archives

Position Digital Library Programmer
Position Number: 58697

The Carolina Digital Library and Archives (CDLA) serves to develop, create, manage, preserve, and provide access to digital collections held or managed by the University Library. It consists of three groups: digital production services, digital publishing services, and research and development. The CDLA works closely with Library collection and systems staff, as well as other technological and collection units across the campus to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of digital collection services. The Research and Development group provides programming and technology consulting support for the other units in the CDLA and researches new and relevant digital library technologies that further the CDLA's mission.

As a member of the Carolina Digital Library and Archives (CDLA), the Digital Library Programmer provides application development and scripting expertise in support of the Documenting the American South (http://docsouth.unc.edu) digital publishing program and other CDLA initiatives. This is a one year time-limited position.

The programmer works in collaboration with the other members of the Digital Library Technology Research and Development Group to develop software for CDLA projects. Participates in the full life cycle of application development, from design through implementation and support. Researches new technologies and techniques and their application to the CDLA. Plans, implements and tests software upgrades and enhancements, working with system and database administration staff as necessary. Coordinates and assists with user acceptance testing. Works collaboratively with other library staff and with campus partners and vendors to develop and implement innovative solutions for creating and managing new digital collections; participates in planning and policy-making around digital initiatives, including definition of
standards and best practices for creation and preservation of digital assets.

The position requires a thorough understanding of and familiarity with relational databases, a strong grasp of object-oriented programming and design, and an understanding of WWW programming, including protocols like HTTP and markup languages. The Digital Library Programmer should have experience with at least one of the following scripting languages: PHP, Python, or Perl, as well as having a working knowledge of SQL and connecting databases to web applications. Must be familiar with Linux/Unix and have experience deploying web applications on that
platform.

This position is being recruited for at the Contributing Competency Level under the Career Banding program. The hiring range for this position is $39,916 - $49,400.

Qualifications

Required:
The analyst band requires a foundation of knowledge and skills in area of specialization generally obtained from graduating from a four-year college or university with nine semester hours in programming and one year of experience in business application consulting or development. Experience in the field of work related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred:
Experience with Javascript, DHTML, XSLT, MySQL, XML databases, metadata standards such as METS and MODS, EAD, and the Text Encoding Initiative will be considered a plus. Should be comfortable working in Linux and able to administer a Linux workstation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially ability to analyze functional requirements for proposed digital projects, identify appropriate technologies to meet those requirements and develop/adapt these technologies for local use. Must be able to work well independently and participate effectively on cross-functional teams.

To Apply
To apply for SPA positions, use the Office of Human Resources ApplicantWeb online application system http://www.unc.edu/appweb/step1.html. The ApplicantWeb will guide you through the process of completing your application online. Applicants will be able to create and store applications, resumes and cover letters. Positions are posted on the Library's web page until filled. For more information on application procedures, applicants may contact:
Office of Human Resources
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
104 Airport Drive, CB #1045
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 962-2991

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer – Device Drivers and Compilers

Do you excel at thinking out side the box? Are your skills focused on stretching the capabilities of kernels and device drivers? Do your passions and expertise lie with helping to grow an exciting new organization? If you have the low level development experience and want to focus on innovative ideas then this is the position for you! Read below for a few more details and apply now.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Work closely with a team of software engineers, hardware designers, to design, implement, and maintain kernel software

· Expected to have a passion for writing software, have a knack for finding innovative solutions to complex problems, and have a firm grasp of fundamental computer science concepts

· Utilize multiple platforms for low level device driver development

· Perform routine unit tests and provide expertise in analyzing relatively complex problems at the system level

· Demonstrate a high degree of experience in scalable software design for multi-processors, multi-processes, and multi-thread systems

· Continue to improve the quality of the software for commercial use



Required Skills:

* BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent

* Minimum of 5 years experience in software engineering or PHD

· The ideal candidate should have knowledge and experience in C/C++, kernel and driver code development, compiler experience, and a strong knowledge of computer architecture, and processor architecture

* You need to have an ability to design and specify new software features from the ground up, experience in a complete development cycle and a release of at least one commercial product
* Experience with multiple operating systems – Linux, Windows, UNIX
* Proven ability to deliver commercial enterprise quality software, and understanding of system architecture, including networking and storage
* Self-motivated and capable of handling rapid change in a dynamic and results-oriented environment



Preferred Skills:

* Successful start-up experience
* Experience with U-boot development
* PHD in computer science

Paige Goss – paige@selectgroup-rtp.com

Monday, October 6, 2008

Interview opportunities for master's degree students

Job-hunting master’s degree students should register with University Career Services and upload their resumes to apply for campus interviews, such as these:

Oracle USA

Consultant

Receive in-depth training in Oracle products, especially Functional Areas of Finance, Manufacturing/Supply Chain and Technical Areas of Software Development and Database Management. Obtain certifications and transition to business practices.

9 month training program, based in Atlanta

Statistics/Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Science. Deadline for resume submission: Oct. 9, 2008 at 11:59 pm.



These jobs are open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Please let me know if you have any questions.



Sharon Jones
University Career Services
962-6622

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Web 2.0 programmer

Web start-up looking for a brilliant Web 2.0 programmer for potential partnership. Seeking a passionate and elegant coder who will play a central role in the technical development, advisement, and tech recruitment of a budding venture that seeks to transform the consumer commercial marketplace.

Experience with/knowledge of web 2.0 applications, open-source, LAMP environment, C++, Perl, Java, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript, Ajax, HTML, and CSS is ideal.

Comfort with uncertainty, thrill felt at the idea of architecting a dominating tech company from scratch, and readiness to take over the web world are preferred, but not required.

Contact:

Layne Johnson
Direct: (919) 414.3528
Facsimile: (919) 969.7414
laynej@email.unc.edu
laynerjohnson@gmail.com