Job: MICROSTRATEGY DEVELOPER

MICROSTRATEGY – JAVA DEVELOPER PERM = $90-$105K PLUS 16% ANNUAL BONUS.   Job Description: SUMMARY: You will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, maintenance and support of web-based software applications using MicroStrategy’s SDK (Java experience is a must).  This development will include both extending the visualization layer of our MicroStrategy solutions on the front-end, but will also be responsible for designing and developing an integration strategy intended to connect our BI platforms with our operational systems. CLIENT already has a very mature MicroStrategy deployment with many customized extensions, and we are looking to continue to evolve our BI solutions through innovative design and sophisticated development. Are you ready for the challenge?  Required Skills: MicroStrategy Web Software Development Kit MicroStrategy Java Web API and Apache SOAP Toolkit Strong understanding of general Data Warehousing practices  Application Development:

• Performs the following activities: requirements definition for medium-large sized enhancements, design, development, testing and implementation
• Gains necessary input/approval of requirements and design and participates in code reviews and may perform code review for others
• Ensures applications meet requirements and has few bugs
• Develops system and user documentation
• Researches solutions, develops alternatives and make recommendations
• Production Support:
• Supports the operations of existing applications
• When on call, provides timely response and resolution of emergency production questions, issues and defects
• Adheres to a production support process
• Application Maintenance:
• Works on periodic maintenance releases of applications, including enhancements and defects
• May identify design improvements
• Business Alignment:
• Involves users in the development/maintenance of applications (e.g., requirements, testing)
• Understands how users use their applications
• Managing Employees:
• Coaches less experienced teammates
• Creates documentation to aid in others’ learning
• If applicable, provides supervision and ensures quality and timeliness of others’ deliverables
• Managing Work:
• Understands scope, priority and timelines for assigned work
• Manages workload to deliver quality deliverables that meet requirement
• Communicates status of assignments to supervisor
• Notifies supervisor of issues that impact productivity or ability to meet expectations
• Adheres to CSF processes in completing assignments
• Follows standards/uses standard toolsets
• Assists Manager in tracking progress, prioritizing work, developing time estimates and work plans and assisting less experienced team members
• Resolves issues or escalates to Manager, if necessary
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing conditions and processes & implements solutions
• Creative in problem solving

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years related experience EXPERIENCE:

• Required- Experience with MicroStrategy Business Intelligence Platform
• Required- Experience with Web 2.0 programming – Java is a must
• Required- Experience with writing and intrepreting SQL and general data warehousing practices
• Preferred- OO Programming experience, HTML 5 programming; as well as, scripting languages (Korn shell, awk, Python)
• Preferred-Perferred experience using Visual Basic and the .Net platform (VB.Net, ASP.Net, C#)
• Preferred- Experience working with Oracle and Netezza

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus:
• Establishes strong relationships with customers
• Understands and strives to meet customer needs
• Team Orientation:
• Works well with others
• Assists less experienced team members
• Leadership:
• Sets a good example for less experienced team members
• Provides direction
• Proposes and implements change
• Is held accountable for all actions/work
• Displays initiative
• Demonstrates persistence until goals are met
• Applies problem solving skills to overcome obstacles
• Attempts to solve problems, yet asks for help before productivity is impacted
• Adapts to given situations
• Understands and works effectively with ambiguity
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong listening skills
• Translates technical details into descriptions the customer can understand
• Illustrates concepts clearly
• Adjusts content of written/verbal communication to the audience
• Written communications are succinct, clear and complete
• Personal Qualities:
• Displays professionalism, honesty, integrity, self confidence, maturity, respect and conviction
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Self Development:
• Accepts and addresses constructive feedback
• Pursues practices to improve knowledge and skills
• Keeps skills updated and asks for coaching or formal training, if necessary.