Eid Mubarak

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EID-UL-FITR is celebrated on the first day of Shaw'waal, at the completion of Ramadan. Shaw'waal is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The Eid-al-Fitr is a very joyous day; it is a true Thanksgiving Day for the believing men and women. On this day Muslims show their real joy for the health, strength and the opportunities of life, which Allah (God) has given to them to fulfill their obligation of fasting and other good deeds during the blessed month of Ramadan.

Vacancies @ Wavetec

Wavetec (Pvt) Limited (www.wavetec.com) is currently seeking potential candidates for the following vacancies, based in their Karachi office. Interested candidates may send their resumes to jobs@wavetec.com and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line (with DevNext name). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

1. Technical Writer

Summary of Job Profile:

Technical writer will be responsible for designing, creating, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, including installation guides, user guides, troubleshooting guides, feature lists, tutorials, configuration documents and end-user manuals.

Responsibilities

• Create, draft, edit and publish documents designed to explain how to use the components in the system for Operations department and Sales department and distributors.
• Review, revise and publish existing documentation based on new versions.
• Research and consult with technical staff to ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Maintain new and existing documentation for continued relevance and accuracy.
• Ensure both new and existing documentation meet consistent, established standards for accuracy, presentation quality, grammar and composition.
• Write other overview and introductory documents for various components if required

Academic & experience requirements:

• BS/ BE (Computer Science)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of similar experience or in a similar role
• Ability of attention to details
• Possess sound oral and written communication skills

2. Quality Assurance Lead

Summary of Job Profile:

The incumbent will be responsible for quality evaluation and will be expected to report bugs and non-conforming elements of the assigned software projects within a specified time frame.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of various software that are released by the Company, pertaining to the respective product division.
• Assign tasks to the respective QC engineers keeping in view the priority of the software as set by the Product Manager.
• Ensure that work plans of QC engineers are created and maintained Perform Quality Assurance tests using the test automation tools.
• Ensure that the team is kept well aware of new tools and technologies in QC process.
• Monitoring of assigned tasks.
• Hands on experience of using bug tracking and test automation tools is a must.
• Good skills on SQL queries would be a definite plus.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 Years’ experience of QC lead.
• BS / MS in Computer Engineering/Science
• Requires a demonstrated knowledge in IT implementation projects and in Project Management/Administration.
• Requires a good understanding of software Quality Assurance (QA) practices and methodologies, Quality Management/Testing tools.
• Requires demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, execute and report QA testing activities and processes.
• Requires a good understanding and working knowledge of software development life cycle and project management life cycle.
• Requires strong leadership skills to effectively lead and facilitate teams.

3. Senior Software Engineer/ Team Lead

Summary of Job Profile:

The incumbent will be responsible for the timely completion and delivery of software projects in compliance with the Product Road Map as defined by the Product Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Incumbent must posses capabilities to create Architecture documents such as use cases, architecture diagrams.
• Will be responsible for evaluating and adapting to new technologies and techniques using C#, ASP.NET,JAVA, SQL Server 2005 and above and Crystal reports.
• Responsible for creating FS, prototypes, database and other design diagrams for the projects.
• Getting the approval of design documents including the FS.
• Setting and following up on the project plans for the projects approved by the Product Manager.
• Must follow up on the work plans of the product development team.
• Ensure that unit testing is conducted by the development team and also ensuring the completeness of work.
• Code review of the development team on regular intervals.
• Ensure project deadlines are met.
• Create and maintain project documents, including the source code, database schemas and design documents on VSS server.
• Prepare and update development standards and ensure that they are being followed by the members of the development team.
• Provide guidance and training to development/project team members as needed.
• Participate in project specific sponsor meetings

Education & Experience:

• Minimum MS in Computer Engineering/Science
• Minimum 4-5 years of Development and experience to lead a team of developers
• Sound oral and written communication skills

Software Development Positions at TRG

trg tech is hiring world-class individuals for global technology initiatives. Become part of their team of brilliantly capable and highly responsible technologists.

Remember, to succeed at trg tech you must possess outstanding problem-solving ability, superb communication skills, a top-notch degree in a mathematical, computer science or engineering- related discipline and have a passion for creative software development.

If you can't resist a challenge and want to be a visionary, send your cover letter and CV to trgtech.khijobs@trgworld.com or trgtech.lhrjobs@trgworld.com with a subject line containing your full name and the position applied for.

trg tech | development engineering

Cutting-edge product development:

SATMAP: Intelligent call routing technology is the next revolution in routing standards after skills-based routing. SATMAP uses artificial neural network intelligence and multi-variable mapping to dramatically improve customer satisfaction and revenues while optimising costs for businesses.

RIM: Consumer loyalty is the missing link between having a commercial brand and maximising brand equity. RIM is a next generation consumer analytics technology that defines brand relationships by linking financial data, psychological variables and the influence of online social interactions to consumer purchasing behavior.

System Architect - Programme Architect (1 position)

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement complex n-tier applications
• Oversee design, testing and delivery of critical projects
• Execute advanced data modeling
• Implement high performance web application and data warehousing design
• Manage client relationships

Requirements:

• Expertise in web, database and data warehouse architecture and implementation
• Broad familiarity with system and system-of-systems architecture in information- intensive domains
• Experience with Service Oriented Architectures (SOAs) and net-centric enterprises
• Required proficiency in database and application development platforms such as SQL Server 2000/2005, .NET, C++
• Strong background in strategy, planning and technology management
• 12+ years relevant experience

Data Warehouse Architects - Programme Architect, Principal (3 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement optimised and multi-tiered data warehouse-centric designs
• Conduct logical data and system modeling
• Deliver critical data and business intelligence architecture decisions
• Develop comprehensive meta data strategy

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of data modeling tools and relational database design
• Strong background in diverse data warehousing technologies
• Expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005, MOLAP, ROLAP
• Demonstrated ability to lead technology teams
• 7+ / 10+ years relevant experience

Database & Data Warehouse Developers - Senior (4 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement optimised and multi-tiered data warehouse-centric models
• Conduct complex data and business flow modeling
• Deliver critical data and business intelligence reporting

Requirements:

• In-depth experience building complex data abstraction layers
• Expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005, XML, MOLAP, and ROLAP
• SQL Server 2000/2005 certification is an advantage
• 5+ years relevant experience

Database & Data Warehouse Developers - Mid-Level (5 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Implement optimised and multi-tiered data warehouse-centric models
• Conduct data and business flow modeling
• Deliver critical data and business intelligence reporting

Requirements:

• Experience building data abstraction layers
• Expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005, XML, MOLAP, and ROLAP
• SQL Server 2000/2005 certification is an advantage
• 2+ years relevant experience

DBA – Database Administrators / SQL Server - Mid-Level (2 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Administer SQL Server Production Databases
• Maintain Production Database mirror environment; reporting; database versioning
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses to front end users
• Ensure storage, archiving, backup and recovery, replication procedures function correctly
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to PCI standards
• Monitor table growth and usage patterns
• Provide application tuning
• Evaluate tools and make recommendations for system improvement

Requirements:

• Experience in schema design, stored procedures, ASP, and Application- Software
• Understanding of reporting database concepts
• Understanding of database versioning
• Understanding of data models
• Experience with a major data-modeling tool such as Rational Rose
• Knowledge of multi-tiered environments and UML
• 2+ years of relevant experience

DBA – Database Administrators / SQL Server - Principal & Senior (2 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Enhance existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes
• Ownership of logical & physical data models, enterprise data dictionary as well the definition of metadata (Data Sources, Business Rules, Data Rules, Extract Rules and Transformations)
• Design, document, and promote security “best practices”, policies, standards and protocols
• Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures using template or computer software
• Test programmes or database, correct errors and make necessary modifications
• Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary
• Write and code for logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions
• Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for senior business executives

Requirements:

• Excellent data analysis skills
• Ability to present complex data/concepts in a clear, understandable, and meaningful way
• Enterprise architecture design skills and knowledge of various multi layer systems such SAN, NAS, Windows, networking, and applications
• Strong installation/ patch management and SQL trouble shooting skills
• Solid SQL skills in developing database views, materialized views and stored procedures
• Understanding of web services (i.e. SOAP, WSDLs) and XML schemas
• Excellent understanding of the usability principles as they relate to applications and database design/development
• 5+ / 8+ years of relevant experience

Web Developers - Web 2.0 / Mobile - Senior (2 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement sophisticated BI web applications
• Investigate, test and implement emerging web and mobile technologies
• Conceive, prototype and deliver next generation web user interfaces

Requirements:

• Experience with a diverse toolset including JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, Server-side technology, Web 2.0, .NET, XML, JQUERY
• Experience using rich internet applications (RIA)
• 2+ years relevant experience

Web Developers - Web 2.0 / Mobile - Mid-Level (4 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Implement sophisticated BI web applications
• Investigate, test and implement emerging web and mobile technologies
• Conceive, prototype and deliver next generation web user interfaces

Requirements:

• Experience with a diverse toolset including JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, Server-side technology, Web 2.0, .NET, XML, JQUERY
• Experience using rich internet applications (RIA)
• 2+ years relevant experience

Business Intelligence Developers - Senior & Mid-Level (2 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement web-based decision support systems
• Create appropriate ETL processes and OLAP cubes

Requirements:

• Proven expertise with one or more query, BI and reporting tools such as BI Studio, SQL Server, Business Objects, Crystal Reports an advantage
• 2+ / 4+ years of relevant experience

High Performance Systems Software Engineers / .NET, SQL, C++ - Principal, Senior & Mid-Level (20 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Develop high performance distributed and multi-threading applications
• Build large-scale system architectures
• Design code and execute programming on cross-functional projects
• Develop enterprise-level GUIs

Requirements:

• Proficiency in C++ and/or .NET /SQL programming, relational databases and multi-tiered/ web-based software development
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies swiftly and recommend appropriate technologies for real-time business opportunities.
• Background in multi-process programming using .NET Remoting or WCF or similar technology a plus
• 2+ / 5+ / 8+ years relevant experience

Telephony Switch Software Engineers / .NET, SQL, C++ - Senior & Mid-Level (6 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Develop high performance distributed and multi-threading applications
• Build large-scale system architectures
• Design code and execute programming on cross-functional projects
• Develop enterprise-level GUIs
• Modify complex switch vectors to support system behaviour

Requirements:

• Proficiency in C++ and/or .NET and/or SQL programming, relational databases and multi-tiered/ web-based software development
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies swiftly and recommend appropriate technologies for real-time business opportunities.
• Background in multi-process programming using .NET Remoting or WCF or similar technology is a plus
• Telephony experience is highly preferred
• 2+ / 5+ / 8+ years relevant experience

User Interface Engineer - Senior & Mid-Level (1 position)

Responsibilities:

• Analyse and improve current UI design by collaborating directly with development team
• Use .NET 3rd party tools and implement complete UI layer where required

Requirements:

• Experience with 3rd party .NET controls especially Infragistics© and Telerik© required
• Experience in developing enterprise level GUIs based on .NET and C# back-ends required
• Diplomas, certifications in HCI, and UI design are an advantage
• 2+ / 5+ years relevant experience in UI development

trg tech | test/flex lab

White and grey box testing of high performance systems using the latest tools and computing power. Drive code design as part of the core development team.

Test & Development Engineers - Principal, Senior, Mid-Level & Analyst (11 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Develop complex code, systems and APIs for diagnostics
• Automated, stress and load testing of n-tier applications
• Programming in multiple languages
• Conduct stored procedure and inline query-based analyses
• Drive code optimisation as part of the core development team

Requirements:

• Strong conceptual knowledge of SDLC and QA methodologies
• Proven ability to use programming languages (.NET, C++, JavaScript) to solve complex problems a necessary requirement
• Outstanding knowledge of SQL a must
• Expertise in designing, troubleshooting and debugging complex software applications
• Testing experience with multi-tier applications
• Experience working with automation tools a plus (note: “record & run” doesn’t count as experience from our perspective! )
• 0+ / 2+ / 5+ / 7+ / 9+ years relevant experience

trg tech | business technology office

Merge analytical and business skills with global technology. Bring together top engineers and international business development teams.

Client Implementation Leaders - Senior & Mid-Level (12 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships with SATMAP users in the US and UK
• Project co-ordinate SATMAP deployments
• Perform business requirements and trend analysis for client satisfaction and profitability
• Assemble client reporting and conduct complex data analysis and synthesis
• Support prototyping activities including technical documentation

Requirements:

• Exceptional writing and communications skills
• Proven ability in managing client relationships
• Understanding of client corporate organisational structures
• Understanding of relational database management systems and SQL
• Experience in writing and comprehending technical reports
• 2+ / 5+ years relevant experience

Technical Writers - Senior, Mid-Level & Analyst (10 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Translate technical specifications into user documentation
• Support product and business development initiatives
• Work with cross-functional technical teams
• Update and revise existing documentation per development lifecycle
• Create and review standard operating procedures

Requirements:

• Strong writing and communications skills (writing samples required)
• Expert working knowledge of MS Office and interactive Adobe formats
• Experience in writing and comprehending technical reports
• Demonstrated ability to co-author and work independently
• 0+ / 2+ / 5+ years relevant experience

trg tech | specialist positions

Production Management Engineers - Senior & Mid-Level (6 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Work with clients and engineers to sustain and maintain up and running systems and applications
• Ensure smooth execution of software deployment
• Work with large-scale system architectures and ensure integrity of solutions
• Design code and execute programming on cross-functional projects
• Ensure consistency and integrity of large and complex datasets

Requirements:

• Proficiency in C++ and/or .NET and/or SQL programming, relational databases and multi-tiered/ web-based software development
• Demonstrated ability to adopt new technologies swiftly and recommend appropriate technologies for real-time business opportunities.
• 2+ / 5+ years relevant experience

Mathematicians/ Statisticians - Senior, Mid-Level & Analyst (7 positions)

Responsibilities:

• Use data mining methods on SATMAP to develop innovative approaches to call- stream optimisation
• Develop neural networks, decision trees, rule based methods, genetic algorithms and other methods
• Develop, test and revise models, and store the results generated
• Ensure pre-set targets are met and ensure statistical integrity of information

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in mathematics, statistic, computer science, engineering, physics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of 4GL data analysis language like R, S-Plus, IDL, PV-WAVE, Matlab is an advantage.
• 2+ / 5+ years relevant experience

Win $17,777! Code7 Contest!

Do you want to win a free trip to Los Angeles and a free ticket to PDC 2009? Do you think you have what it takes to win $17,777? Do you think you can write an amazing Windows 7 application?

Well, if your answer to any of the above question is "Yes!" then say hello to the Code7 Contest. The Code7 contest is where your application design ingenuity gives you the opportunity to get millions of eyes on your work, plus a trip to LA for PDC09, and up to $17,777 in cash!

Code7 is a special coding contest for developers. It is a great opportunity to show the world your creativity and coding powers. It is a way for you to cash in on your knowledge and skills.

This is not just another standard code contest; this contest gives the finalists the opportunity to present their application at PDC 2009 in LA. The first prize is a real gem: $17,777 in cash, the opportunity to present the application to Microsoft executives at PDC 2009, plus worldwide interest in your application including a massive “marketing bump” for your application.

To enter, you must:

Build an original, consumer-oriented client application prototype that runs natively on Windows 7 (for example Win32, WPF, MFC or WinForms – not an Air application or just a gadget) and addresses one or more of the following topic categories:

• Simplify My Life
• More Media, More Places
• Gaming
• Work From Anywhere
• Safeguard Your Work
• Applications for a Better Tomorrow

The application must use at least one of the following Windows 7 technology features; however, judging will give more weight to entries that take advantage of more than one of these features:

• Libraries
• Windows Touch
• Shell Integration
• DX11 (DirectX 11)
• Sensor and Location Platform

So if you have being following my blog you have some advantage. The contest has several stages and few rules you need to be aware of:

• To enter this contest you must create and submit a video in which you describe and demonstrate your application.
• The first qualifying round starts at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on July 13, 2009, and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on October 10, 2009 (“Entry Period”). You will be able to able to submit your video until midnight October 10, 2009. Your entry will be included in a pool with all eligible entries based on your geographical region.
• Entries received by 11:59 p.m. PT on August 15, 2009, will be eligible to win an “Early Bird” prize described in the Winner Determination section below.
• Following the close of the first qualifications, a panel of judges will select two runner-up winners and one Finalist from each Region.
• Following judging, Microsoft will notify all winners and finalists and provide instructions for submitting their applications for evaluation.
• Finalists will be invited to present their applications to a panel of judges at the Microsoft Partner Developer Conference 2009 (PDC09) in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

For the complete contest rules and legal notice, please refer to the “RULES” section on the Code7 Contest Web site - https://www.code7contest.com/. So, what are you waiting for? Get going and start working on your Windows 7 application!

[Job] PHP Developer required at Viaduct

Viaduct provides custom web design, development, software & hosting solutions as part of 3fifths group of companies, a media agency. The solutions Viaduct provides are both strong and innovative in the development approach besides being eye candy to provide the best of both worlds. Local giants & multinational clients are catered to by Viaduct to extremes of quality & service.

Designation: Sr. PHP Developer

Number of positions: 2

Job type : Permanent [day shift]

Job Location : Karachi, Pakistan

Career Level : Experienced

Minimum experience : 2 years - [Hands on, PHP / Ajax applications, ecommerce, portals, large scale apps], Fresh graduates also welcome for Jr. Developer posts

Apply to : jobs@viaduct.net.pk

Job Description

Develops specifications for moderately complex web based software programming applications and modifies/maintains the existing software. Develops, modifies and maintains applications that may be customized or standardized. Participates in design and coding activities with other staff members.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Codes applications following specifications using the appropriate tools.
• Maintains and modifies existing applications on their own as well as under direction from senior staff members.
• Performs maintenance programming for existing version. Performs custom programming at customer request
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for product
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Extensive and in-depth hands on PHP development skills
• AJAX / Javascript skills, for both modifying current code and developing original scripts / functionality a plus
• In depth SQL skills for databases such as mySQL (required) MS SQL etc.
• Must be able to show previous work and prove work experience.
• Have amazing analytical / problem solving skills
• Be able to come up with out-of-the-box solutions
• E-commerce experience a plus. Integration with Paypal, 2Checkout, Authorize.net etc.
• Experience on OSCommerce, Joomla and other such open-source systems, Facebook applications, creation of and working with APIs a plus
• Must be able to work alone as well as in team-based environments
• Punctuality, creating and sticking to deadlines, taking responsibilities