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Job Readiness Training for Youth in San Fernando Valley | Cloud & Fire Ministries www.cloudandfire.org. Prepares at-risk youth to enter the job market and become thriving, productive members of the community. Workshops and vocational training programs help equip youth for jobs where they can earn a living wage.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
SENIOR JAVA / HADOOP ENGINEER
WHO WE ARE:
We are an incredibly advantageous, well-funded start up aiming to make a serious impact in the cloud space. We have already attracted some of the brightest minds in SoCal and continue to grow. Details on the company will be fully disclosed as we get into the process.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Participate in the full software development cycle from ideation to release phase.
· Work closely with the product managers from the ideation phase of the product/feature and help cross-functional team to refine the business requirements.
· Develop design documents for internal team to use. The detailed documentation, in-person meetings and regular follow-ups/reviews will be part of the job to have better control on the architecture and quality of work delivered by external teams.
· Architect and develop online applications and services using Java and related technologies.
· Evaluate and recommend processes and technologies that would improve the productivity of the group.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· 5+ years of online application development experience.
· 3+ years experience with Java and related technologies.
· Experience with hadoop, hive, pig or other grid computing technologies.
· Experience with OO analysis/design concepts.
· Experience identifying and addressing performance and scalability issues.
· Knowledge of and experience in applying design pattern and software development best practices.
· Passion for delivering high quality products.
· Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Experience working with cross-functional teams from multiple departments.
· Experience with UML is a plus.
· Experience with one or more software development methodologies is a plus.
If interested/qualified, please shoot your resume to james.lee@calvingroups.com
We are an incredibly advantageous, well-funded start up aiming to make a serious impact in the cloud space. We have already attracted some of the brightest minds in SoCal and continue to grow. Details on the company will be fully disclosed as we get into the process.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Participate in the full software development cycle from ideation to release phase.
· Work closely with the product managers from the ideation phase of the product/feature and help cross-functional team to refine the business requirements.
· Develop design documents for internal team to use. The detailed documentation, in-person meetings and regular follow-ups/reviews will be part of the job to have better control on the architecture and quality of work delivered by external teams.
· Architect and develop online applications and services using Java and related technologies.
· Evaluate and recommend processes and technologies that would improve the productivity of the group.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· 5+ years of online application development experience.
· 3+ years experience with Java and related technologies.
· Experience with hadoop, hive, pig or other grid computing technologies.
· Experience with OO analysis/design concepts.
· Experience identifying and addressing performance and scalability issues.
· Knowledge of and experience in applying design pattern and software development best practices.
· Passion for delivering high quality products.
· Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
· Experience working with cross-functional teams from multiple departments.
· Experience with UML is a plus.
· Experience with one or more software development methodologies is a plus.
If interested/qualified, please shoot your resume to james.lee@calvingroups.com
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DIGIAL
“DIGITAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR”
ROLE:
- The role calls for a CD who is ready and willing to jump in and get their hands dirty with concepts, sketches, IA, pitches and finished art for a range of projects spanning the full digital agency offering.
- The primary responsibility is to lead concept and design development of high quality creative work that consistently addresses the business needs and objectives of our clients.
- The successful candidate will also participate in new business development, and be responsible for client presentations, selling creative concepts internally and externally, creative team development and recruiting/interviewing creative talent.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSET:
- 7+ years (combined) digital agency experience as Art Director and/or Creative Director.
- Ability and willingness to produce works from concept to delivery.
- Proven portfolio comprised of campaign works for major brands.
- Strong concept, presentation and client-facing skills.
- Strong design, compositing, illustration (hand-drawn/digital) skills.
- 3D/motion sensibility.
- Well versed in web technologies, best practices, emerging media and marketing.
- Experience in pitch-work.
- A strong understanding of usability and information architecture
- Expert at design integration and GUI development skills
- Fast, efficient and ability to manage creative budgets and resources.
PERSONALITY:
- A voracious learner, curious about the world - art, politics, science, culture, business & technology.
- Strong systemic thinker with a passion for creative technical problem solving.
- Highly collaborative, must be a team player and outgoing.
- Quick-thinking, personable, flexible and adaptive.
- Can Work on multiple projects at one time and meet tight deadlines.
- Works autonomously.
- Has a keen sense of humor
Us:
- Successful and growing interactive agency in Los Angeles and overseas
- Big enough but small enough.
- A renowned team of designers, programmers, producers and strategists
- Dedicated to beautiful, highly-functional design
- Work with high profile gaming clients
- Work hard and achieve results
APPLICANTS: Please send your resume & portfolio to: Matt.alling@calvingroups.com
ROLE:
- The role calls for a CD who is ready and willing to jump in and get their hands dirty with concepts, sketches, IA, pitches and finished art for a range of projects spanning the full digital agency offering.
- The primary responsibility is to lead concept and design development of high quality creative work that consistently addresses the business needs and objectives of our clients.
- The successful candidate will also participate in new business development, and be responsible for client presentations, selling creative concepts internally and externally, creative team development and recruiting/interviewing creative talent.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSET:
- 7+ years (combined) digital agency experience as Art Director and/or Creative Director.
- Ability and willingness to produce works from concept to delivery.
- Proven portfolio comprised of campaign works for major brands.
- Strong concept, presentation and client-facing skills.
- Strong design, compositing, illustration (hand-drawn/digital) skills.
- 3D/motion sensibility.
- Well versed in web technologies, best practices, emerging media and marketing.
- Experience in pitch-work.
- A strong understanding of usability and information architecture
- Expert at design integration and GUI development skills
- Fast, efficient and ability to manage creative budgets and resources.
PERSONALITY:
- A voracious learner, curious about the world - art, politics, science, culture, business & technology.
- Strong systemic thinker with a passion for creative technical problem solving.
- Highly collaborative, must be a team player and outgoing.
- Quick-thinking, personable, flexible and adaptive.
- Can Work on multiple projects at one time and meet tight deadlines.
- Works autonomously.
- Has a keen sense of humor
Us:
- Successful and growing interactive agency in Los Angeles and overseas
- Big enough but small enough.
- A renowned team of designers, programmers, producers and strategists
- Dedicated to beautiful, highly-functional design
- Work with high profile gaming clients
- Work hard and achieve results
APPLICANTS: Please send your resume & portfolio to: Matt.alling@calvingroups.com
JAVA / J2EE TECHNICAL LEAD
“J2EE/Java Technical Team Lead”
Daily Responsibilities:
• 50% Coding + 35% Architecting web applications + 15% Managing the team
• Review/improve/refactor java code written by others using Java best practices
• Lead or managed a minimum of two other Java developers
• Ability to architect/scope/plan/redesign Java applications
• Good leadership skills with solid project management skills to estimate, plan and assign work
• Full software development life cycle -- requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, support, etc.
• Excellent software architecture and design skills & solid communication skills to interact with stakeholders
Job Requirements:
• Computer Science Degree or other related computer degree
• 5+ years experience in J2EE and Java software development environment
• 2+ years managing a minimum of 2 developers; including Senior level
• Intermediate knowledge of JMS (Java Messaging Service)
• Expert knowledge in Java, J2EE and SQL programming
• Expert knowledge of Struts, Hibernate, and Spring frameworks
• Expert knowledge of one major database server such as Oracle, SQL, DB2, or MySql
• Expert knowledge with at least 1 major application server such as WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat
Pluses:
• Experience with Liferay Portal
• Experience with website development
• Experience with website architecture
• Managed Senior Java Developers
INTERESTED? : Please send your updated resume to Matt.Alling@calvingroups.com
Daily Responsibilities:
• 50% Coding + 35% Architecting web applications + 15% Managing the team
• Review/improve/refactor java code written by others using Java best practices
• Lead or managed a minimum of two other Java developers
• Ability to architect/scope/plan/redesign Java applications
• Good leadership skills with solid project management skills to estimate, plan and assign work
• Full software development life cycle -- requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, support, etc.
• Excellent software architecture and design skills & solid communication skills to interact with stakeholders
Job Requirements:
• Computer Science Degree or other related computer degree
• 5+ years experience in J2EE and Java software development environment
• 2+ years managing a minimum of 2 developers; including Senior level
• Intermediate knowledge of JMS (Java Messaging Service)
• Expert knowledge in Java, J2EE and SQL programming
• Expert knowledge of Struts, Hibernate, and Spring frameworks
• Expert knowledge of one major database server such as Oracle, SQL, DB2, or MySql
• Expert knowledge with at least 1 major application server such as WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat
Pluses:
• Experience with Liferay Portal
• Experience with website development
• Experience with website architecture
• Managed Senior Java Developers
INTERESTED? : Please send your updated resume to Matt.Alling@calvingroups.com
SQL Server Developer / DBA
“SQL Server Developer / DBA”
Job Duties
- Development and maintenance of company databases and database objects
- Database performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Management of database-scheduled reports, extracts and other tasks for internal & external customers
- Configuration and monitoring of database alerts
- Support the development team with database requirements analysis, design, solution deployment planning and implementation
- Must be able to handle multiple job duties and projects simultaneously
- Ability to work with both an onshore and off-shore development group on multiple projects
- Must be willing to provide 24/7 support for a complex SQL Server production environment involving multiple database server environments including (SQL Server 2008 / 2005 / 2000)
Required Skills and Experience
- BA / BS Degree or more advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related engineering degree and/or Microsoft Certification for MS SQL Server DB Admin or Development
- High communication skills, will be working with different teams of programmers and users
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 / 2008 / 2000 and minimum 5 years related experience
- Experience with implementing, maintaining, scaling, tuning, and deploying SQL Server solutions
- Extensive SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting experience
- Database back-up + recovery and disaster recovery solutions (log shipping, mirroring, clustering, etc.)
- Work w/ database hardware troubleshooting (SAN, memory, CPU, read / writes) & Reporting Services
- Database source code control and versioning + Fast learning skills and technology adoption
- Leadership skills (full responsibility for assigned projects, deliverables, timeframes, resources, & quality)
- Proactive approach in solving technical problems
- Software development life cycle & display effective problem resolution
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Experience with .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2005, 2008 and 2010
- Experience in the Agile Development Process
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP communication
- Working knowledge of .NET, VB.NET and C#
- Knowledge of MS Project, Word, and Excel
- Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services and MDX
- Experience with Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security compliance
*APPLICANTS: please email an updated resume to Matt.alling@calvingroups.com
Job Duties
- Development and maintenance of company databases and database objects
- Database performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Management of database-scheduled reports, extracts and other tasks for internal & external customers
- Configuration and monitoring of database alerts
- Support the development team with database requirements analysis, design, solution deployment planning and implementation
- Must be able to handle multiple job duties and projects simultaneously
- Ability to work with both an onshore and off-shore development group on multiple projects
- Must be willing to provide 24/7 support for a complex SQL Server production environment involving multiple database server environments including (SQL Server 2008 / 2005 / 2000)
Required Skills and Experience
- BA / BS Degree or more advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related engineering degree and/or Microsoft Certification for MS SQL Server DB Admin or Development
- High communication skills, will be working with different teams of programmers and users
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 / 2008 / 2000 and minimum 5 years related experience
- Experience with implementing, maintaining, scaling, tuning, and deploying SQL Server solutions
- Extensive SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting experience
- Database back-up + recovery and disaster recovery solutions (log shipping, mirroring, clustering, etc.)
- Work w/ database hardware troubleshooting (SAN, memory, CPU, read / writes) & Reporting Services
- Database source code control and versioning + Fast learning skills and technology adoption
- Leadership skills (full responsibility for assigned projects, deliverables, timeframes, resources, & quality)
- Proactive approach in solving technical problems
- Software development life cycle & display effective problem resolution
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Experience with .NET Framework and Visual Studio 2005, 2008 and 2010
- Experience in the Agile Development Process
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP communication
- Working knowledge of .NET, VB.NET and C#
- Knowledge of MS Project, Word, and Excel
- Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services and MDX
- Experience with Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security compliance
*APPLICANTS: please email an updated resume to Matt.alling@calvingroups.com
Passionate hacker with awesome C/C++ skills
Who we are:
We are a dynamic security company with a product that is unique to say the least. We're not afraid to say that this is the best work environment any of us has ever had, and it's only getting better- we have technical debates over everything from the design of the Intel instruction set to the structure of very high level languages, we have a whole range of disciplines to tackle, from creative data visualization to AI algorithms, we have a Mortal Kombat II machine, drinks, and flexible hours (although we do expect 110% from everyone in the company, top to bottom). What we hold in common is a passion for ideas & a willingness to try things that sound way too hard to the average engineer.
The job:
1/3rd security research (along with the rest of your team) and 2/3rds software design, implementation and testing. You would be working on a small team of security software engineers. A typical day's work might be, investigating a new form of heap overflow directed against a Windows memory allocator, implementing experimental code to detect exploits directed against this bug, getting coffee with your co-workers and talking about your new discoveries while they talk about theirs (and you struggle to get a word in edgewise), and then maintaining some production code your team has assigned you to be responsible for.
Specific skills we need:
We require a thorough knowledge of C and C++, good knowledge of low level OS concepts, at least some knowledge of x86 assembly, and a good knowledge of low level TCP/IP. If you have some but not all of these skills and we like you, you still definitely have a shot.
*APPLICANTS: Please send your resume, answers & questionnaire to Matt.alling@calvingroups.com & Joe.Abrahams@calvingroups.com.
We are a dynamic security company with a product that is unique to say the least. We're not afraid to say that this is the best work environment any of us has ever had, and it's only getting better- we have technical debates over everything from the design of the Intel instruction set to the structure of very high level languages, we have a whole range of disciplines to tackle, from creative data visualization to AI algorithms, we have a Mortal Kombat II machine, drinks, and flexible hours (although we do expect 110% from everyone in the company, top to bottom). What we hold in common is a passion for ideas & a willingness to try things that sound way too hard to the average engineer.
The job:
1/3rd security research (along with the rest of your team) and 2/3rds software design, implementation and testing. You would be working on a small team of security software engineers. A typical day's work might be, investigating a new form of heap overflow directed against a Windows memory allocator, implementing experimental code to detect exploits directed against this bug, getting coffee with your co-workers and talking about your new discoveries while they talk about theirs (and you struggle to get a word in edgewise), and then maintaining some production code your team has assigned you to be responsible for.
Specific skills we need:
We require a thorough knowledge of C and C++, good knowledge of low level OS concepts, at least some knowledge of x86 assembly, and a good knowledge of low level TCP/IP. If you have some but not all of these skills and we like you, you still definitely have a shot.
*APPLICANTS: Please send your resume, answers & questionnaire to Matt.alling@calvingroups.com & Joe.Abrahams@calvingroups.com.
“MOBILE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER”
“MOBILE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER”
Essential Job Function:
• Support the technology plan and team for high-profile mobile games, applications and interactive content
• Work with leads on the project to determine coding tasks and schedule requirements
• Create & maintain a positive working relationship w/ other technical staff including artist + animation teams
• Design and develop application systems that contribute to the studio’s core technology framework
• Provide critical analysis of core technology and studio practices with the goal of improving product quality, team efficiency, and a positive studio culture
Minimum Requirements:
• Expert knowledge of advanced C++ including templates and namespaces
• Background working with leading mobile devices (e.g. iPhone/iPad, Android, Blackberry)
• Solid team programming experience
• Proven ability to integrate intricate interactive features for systems ranging from user interfaces to AI, physics, particle and effects systems and more
• Strong 2D and 3D graphics/animation programming skills (OpenGL, DirectX)
• Knowledge of production development tools including compilers (e.g. gcc), build tools (make, Ant, Maven), IDEs (Eclipse, Flex, Visual Studio) & source code & asset control systems (Perforce, Subversion).
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline
• At least 3 years of experience in mobile applications, and/or casual MMO environments
• Experience with client server networking, web development, and pipeline-tools development
• Working knowledge and experience with Flash, Objective C, iOS, C# and/or Java
• Practical expertise with CPU/memory profiling and cross-platform/embedded systems debugging
• Understanding of open graphics and file formats, networking protocols and game development
• Passion for socially-connected games and applications with a broad knowledge of titles and mechanics
Submission Requirements:
• Please submit resume and portfolio for consideration to Matt.alling@calvingroups.com
Essential Job Function:
• Support the technology plan and team for high-profile mobile games, applications and interactive content
• Work with leads on the project to determine coding tasks and schedule requirements
• Create & maintain a positive working relationship w/ other technical staff including artist + animation teams
• Design and develop application systems that contribute to the studio’s core technology framework
• Provide critical analysis of core technology and studio practices with the goal of improving product quality, team efficiency, and a positive studio culture
Minimum Requirements:
• Expert knowledge of advanced C++ including templates and namespaces
• Background working with leading mobile devices (e.g. iPhone/iPad, Android, Blackberry)
• Solid team programming experience
• Proven ability to integrate intricate interactive features for systems ranging from user interfaces to AI, physics, particle and effects systems and more
• Strong 2D and 3D graphics/animation programming skills (OpenGL, DirectX)
• Knowledge of production development tools including compilers (e.g. gcc), build tools (make, Ant, Maven), IDEs (Eclipse, Flex, Visual Studio) & source code & asset control systems (Perforce, Subversion).
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline
• At least 3 years of experience in mobile applications, and/or casual MMO environments
• Experience with client server networking, web development, and pipeline-tools development
• Working knowledge and experience with Flash, Objective C, iOS, C# and/or Java
• Practical expertise with CPU/memory profiling and cross-platform/embedded systems debugging
• Understanding of open graphics and file formats, networking protocols and game development
• Passion for socially-connected games and applications with a broad knowledge of titles and mechanics
Submission Requirements:
• Please submit resume and portfolio for consideration to Matt.alling@calvingroups.com
Monday, October 12, 2009
HELP! Me Hire - professional interviewing & hiring tips
ABOUT
With the current state of the U.S. economy and the corporate trend toward outsourcing, I thought there was no more appropriate time than now and no more appropriate platform than a blog to share my experience as it relates to recruiting and hiring. Specifically, this site is dedicated to advising those on both sides of the hiring table. In my years of recruiting experience, I have found that there are some very simple, yet often overlooked, techniques for consistent success in the interviewing process. Whether you are a hiring manager or interviewee, I hope to give you an insider’s perspective and help you achieve your desired results.
Before we get started, I will give you a little bit of background on my . In 2006 I moved to Los Angeles (yes – for a girl…) and took a job with one of the nation’s largest staffing firms without knowing too much about the industry. Much to my surprise, I loved my job. It was very rewarding assisting people looking for working and those looking to staff quality individuals. Shortly thereafter, I took a position as a Director with a boutique agency, called the Calvin Group (www.calvingroups.com). The job model here is focused much more on developing more intimate business relationships with both candidates and clients; something not common in my line of work. In fact, despite the so-called “recession,” we have had more placements this year than any other. This starts by taking our own advice and focus all of our energy on changing the things that we have the power to change. We advise clients and candidates alike to adopt the same idea. Reading all the negative media attention coverage on how poorly the economy is doing, high unemployment rates and increasing global competition does not do anyone any good. It only keeps them in fear and prevents them from suceeding in the present. The fact is, people are hiring, getting jobs and doing well. I hope that this blog engcourages, prepares and provides you with the keys for immediate success.
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