Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Java Programmer Needed

Utah-based digital agency seeks a Java programmer. We have a fun team, and a national client base. We offer great benefits and flexibility and there is lots of room for professional growth. Clients in the transportation, franchise and restaurant and hospitality space. Great office space in premium location with other technology companies.

Some of the essentials we are looking for: Social confidence, natural client facing ability. Excellent communications skills At least 2 years Java experience, MySQL Web Services, PHP and XML, Objective C or Mobile development experience (commercial or dabbling at home) on iOS or Android would be an advantage.

If you like working independently as well as in a sociable team environment, can adapt to rapidly changing requirements in a fast paced environment - if you would like to have fun while strengthening your skills across a range of new technology platforms, and you want to push the limits of design and development, apply today. 

Internships, Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available.  Salary and Benefits Commensurate with Experience.

To apply, please email jobs@redirectnow.com

Gigma Welcomes U Students for Hiring Program

Gigma is proud to extend their Student Hiring Program to University of Utah students.

Gigma is the first of its kind algorithm based recruiting platform, with customers ranging from fortune 1000 companies to stealth mode startups. Gigma uses sophisticated algorithm to rank job applicants. For a given job opening, Gigma's mission is to provide employers the best top-5 students that are highly likely to be hired.

In partnership with employers, Gigma is offering the premium service for FREE to U students - $240/year value deal!

Who should apply

Anyone looking for a job in the Information Technology field - Gigma's algorithm currently addresses technology jobs only. Following is a small sample of job titles that we support:
·         Software Developers/Engineers
·         Business Analysts
·         QA Engineers
·         Web Developers
·         UI Designers
·         Project Leads/Managers

Eligibility Criteria
·         Must be currently enrolled at U or graduated within last 12 months.

How to Apply
·         Visit http://member.gigma.com/signup to register.
·         In order to qualify for the Free Student Hiring Program, students must enter their school information under the billing section.

Why Gigma?
·         Wide range of employers – you are not limited to few companies that visit the campus.
·         Since Gigma's chosen applicants are selected from hundreds of applicants, students are in a better position to negotiate their employment deal.
·         Best of all, the job comes to you – you have nothing to lose!
·         Even better, it's Free - $240/year deal.
Got Questions? Visit Gigma.com for more details.

Monday, March 21, 2011

On-Campus Job Opportunity Working for Microsoft

US MSP Program Job Description | 2011–2012 Academic Year
 
What are we looking for? If you’re passionate about technology, love throwing fun events on campus, and aren’t shy about sharing your enthusiasm for the latest Microsoft products, you could be the perfect fit for the Microsoft Student Partners program! Whether you’re a tech junkie or a marketing guru, you could have the chance to be the Microsoft rockstar of your campus.
 
We’re looking for students who are addicted to posting on Facebook and Twitter, are really involved in leading in campus organizations, and have a passion for technology and for Microsoft. If you want to share your enthusiasm and develop industry-leading skills, we want to hear from you.
 
What will you do? 
You’ll be recognized as the one and only Microsoft Student Partner on your campus! You’ll spend the year planning campus events, sharing your experiences via social media, demonstrating the latest technologies wherever you go, and working with the bookstore, the student government, clubs, and professors.
Our Microsoft Student Partners this past year:
·         Created amazing presentations with the new Microsoft Office 2010 suite of products.
·         Demoed Kinect for Xbox 360 to their friends just as it came off the shelves.
·         Showed off the amazing features of the brand new Windows Phone 7.
·         Promoted Imagine Cup, the world’s premier student technology competition.
·         Created excitement around DreamSpark, where Microsoft gives professional tools to students for free.
Every month we’ll have training webcasts with leaders within Microsoft to enhance your learning about marketing and technology from people on the cutting edge.
 
What’s in it for you?
You’ll get plenty of exposure and recognition on campus with faculty and students. You’ll also have access to numerous benefits including Microsoft products, software, reference materials, training, and the inside scoop on future job opportunities. You’ll get direct interaction with Microsoft professionals and their partners. And, you’ll gain the skills that could land you that important job or internship.
 
What’s the fine print? 
The time commitment is 5–10 hours a week. Students must be enrolled full time in an accredited academic institution within the United States. All students must have valid identification and be eligible to work in the United States from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.
 
Participants receive competitive compensation as well as software and hardware in exchange for their active participation in the program. Students participating in the Microsoft Student Partners program are employees of a third-party, which will manage the program for Microsoft.
Application Process – due April 15, 2011
·         Step 1:  Fill out the online application at http://bit.ly/USMSPApp. There are only 25 questions and it should take you about 30 minutes to complete.
·         Step 2:  Create a YouTube video and submit the link to http://bit.ly/USMSPVideo.

We want to get to know you and discover your passion for technology and how it could help solve the world’s toughest problems. Create and submit a one-minute YouTube video about your big idea that could enlighten others around the world about major global issues.  Use the theme: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems.

Your entry has to be compelling. It has to be stimulating. So if you're ready, produce your video and get noticed. 

Once your video is posted to YouTube, be sure to share with your friends to drive views and comments!

Feel free to reach out with any questions to usmsp@microsoft.com. 

Tutor Needed to help learn R

I am trying to use the introduction to R to teach myself and I don’t have enough computer background to understand the directions. I need someone I can pay to answer my questions. If you are willing and able to do this please email me at ginadsud@yahoo.com. If you know someone who could help me please pass this message on to them. Thank you.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Associate ASP .Net Developer

Ancestry.com 
 
Job Description:
As an associate ASP.NET developer you will help build our next-generation web site where millions of family members connect with each other on a daily basis to share photos, news, recipes and other information. We utilize a state-of-the-art .NET 4.0/MVC/AJAX development environment and need an experienced developer with a solid track record of shipping high-quality consumer web sites and services.
 
Do you have a desire to work on consumer-oriented web site property from inception to delivery? Maybe you've even worked in the rapidly growing field of social-networking; you are passionate about meeting real consumers' needs through technology; you enjoy working in a fast-paced, small-office environment where you can share in the excitement of the startup-like spirit; but at the same time, the benefits of a well-funded, well-established and profitable parent company aren't lost on you! You want to work somewhere where you are empowered to deliver new functionality rapidly to consumers; you like to learn about the latest technologies and constantly dream up new ways to apply them in your work.
 
Key Responsibilities / Performance Requirements:
 
  • Deliver complex .NET 4.0 / MVC / C# / ASP.net solutions, including documentation and unit testing.
  • Apply technical processes to solve complex problems.
  • Make quality products and deliver them on schedule. 
Required Skills:
 
  • BA in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Must demonstrate technical abilities in the following areas: .NET, C#, MVC, JQuery, Javascript
  • Interest or passion in developing consumer-oriented web sites and services
  • System engineering and performance optimization skills
  • Team player with demonstrated technical leadership skills
  • Self starter, willing to get involved and do whatever is needed to get the job done 
Working for Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com is a profitable, growing company with a positive, high-energy environment. Together, our dedicated teams are harnessing the power of technology and using it to simplify the way people connect with their families and their unique legacies. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also extremely exciting. You’ll work with a team of passionate, engaged individuals. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careers.
 
Ancestry.com Inc. is interested in you and we are dedicated to building a diverse workforce with equal opportunities for employment.
 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

POSITION FILLED

 
ARUP Laboratories is seeking a programming intern with the following experience:

  • C# or VB.Net
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • SQL
Minimum 20 hours per week
Summer internship
$10/hr

Contact:
Cheryl Vincent, MBA
Institute for Learning
ARUP Laboratories
801-583-2787 x2361

Monday, March 14, 2011

Data Forensics Specialist/Programmer

Caveon Test Security is looking for a highly motivated professional to join our Data Forensics team and support our fast-growing client base.

The ideal candidate must have strong statistical and analytical abilities, along with the skills to communicate results to clients through detailed reports.  Because this position interacts with other employees and customers, the candidate needs to be flexible regarding work schedule, work well in a team and on his/her own, and be able to communicate well to customers and colleagues. 

We're looking for a mature self-starter who thrives in a challenging, data rich environment where success is measured as much by the quantity, quality, and rate by which the work is completed as it is by developing creative solutions and analyses.  The candidate should be passionate about delivering measurable and defensible results, and who would appreciate working on a wide variety of projects simultaneously.


Responsibilities:
  1. Work with customers to receive data
  2. Convert data into suitable formats for data processing and analysis
  3. Verify data formatting and correctness of processed results
  4. Write scripts for processing data
  5. Launch and monitor data processing scripts
  6. Format outputs into Excel spreadsheets and other formats
  7. Document the steps and processes used to complete each project
  8. Other programming and analysis duties, as assigned

Requirements:
  1. Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a technical area or equivalent experience
  2. Ability to program in C and/or C++
  3. Ability to program in Python
  4. Working knowledge of the Windows operating system
  5. Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word
  6. Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail and be unwilling to overlook errors
  7. Must work independently for prolonged periods of time
  8. Must maintain client and company confidences
  9. Understanding of the statistical nature of data
  10. Ability to distinguish data errors from data anomalies
  11. Ability to describe and document procedures
  12. Ability to learn and understand complex systems

Helpful skills:
  1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through e-mail and phone conversations
  2. Ability to program Microsoft office automation using VB or C#
  3. Mathematical skills including basic statistics, combinatorics and calculus
  4. Ability to produce presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
  5. Ability to create statistical and technical reports

Compensation: Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
Caveon is an equal opportunity employer, providing competitive pay, health/dental/life insurance and a 401k.


Please submit resumes to marti.herbst@caveon.com or by fax to 801-437-3319.  Please provide a cover letter and any other information you consider pertinent to your application.