3 companies in our area that are hiring

Want to discover some hidden job leads? These companies are growing & expanding. Get your foot in the door.

Norseland in Darien hiring 5 new people (read article) (view company website)

Factset in Norwalk to hire 200 people (read article) (view company website)


Belimo Air Controls in Danbury to hire 50 manufacturing people (read article) (view company website)

2 Data Management postions in Shelton (tech)

Solium Transcentive in Shelton CT is looking to fill two technology roles for data management and software quality assurance.

Data Management Specialist
Solium Transcentive is currently looking to add a talented and passionate database developer to our DataManagement team. We are always looking to extend our offerings and expand our knowledge. You will besurrounded by a team that understands how to translate business needs into custom database programmingprojects. If you are interested in working with an ambitious team, whose services are among the mostaccepted and used in the industry, then Solium Transcentive may be the place for you.

Our Data Management team is organized in a relatively flat structure where everyone has the opportunity tocontribute to our custom projects and services. Each team member is empowered and encouraged to makecore decisions about how we create and deliver market solutions to help guide the direction of our services.We put emphasis on collaboration with our internal experts and clients. We push each other to write greatcode, solve complex problems, and do it all elegantly and efficiently.

We are looking for people who are smart and can get things done. Only those who thrive on constantchallenge and honing their craft need apply.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:
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Develop and implement new applications, processes and organizational methods to help streamline,document, and standardize project deliverables.
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Convert clients’ data from their preferred extract format (Oracle dumps, SQL backups, Exceldocuments, and ASCII files) into Solium Transcentive’s standard platform.
Convert client data into SQL Server and Oracle databases using ETL tools & SQL scripts.
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Perform a gap analysis based on knowledge of the client’s operations.
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Validate that the converted data matches the original provided data.
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Work in collaboration with a team to build solutions to real world problems using the SoliumTranscentive software
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Provide accurate information regarding the timeliness of completion of tasks demonstrating timemanagement and self-management techniques with an emphasis on meeting deadlines.
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Lead projects as necessary
Candidate qualifications:
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B.S. or M.S. in computer science, engineering, or equivalent
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A passion to work on database projects
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Ability to develop elegant solutions to complex and interesting problems
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Drive to produce solutions under tight schedules
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Fluent communication in written and spoken English
Technical qualifications
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Require strong relational database experience and ETL tool experienceExperience with both Oracle and SQL ServerStrong working knowledge of SQLStrong working knowledge of pl/sqlStrong working knowledge of Transact SQL
Desired Additional qualifications:
• Knowledge of financial markets

Interested candidates should send your resume and salary history to: joshua.randall@solium.com

Software Quality Assurance Technician
Solium is currently looking to add a talented and passionate Software Quality Assurance Technician to our product development team on a full-time basis. Are you driven by using your skills to solve problems for users? Solium Transcentive is looking for a creative problem solver to assure the quality of our existing software offerings. Quality Assurance is vital to the success of our company. We look for people who are smart and can get things done! Solium is a leading global provider of stock plan administration technology and services. Our software helps companies automate and manage their stock option and purchase plans, by providing unrivalled comprehensive regulatory and financial reporting capabilities. Founded in 1999, Solium has offices in United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

The primary responsibilities of this role include: 9 Development skills required in order to implement and maintain software testing automation for both clientserver and web-based applications.

Need to create in-house tools to accomplish automation and ability to implement third-party application(s). Tests need to validate UI output, Report output and populated data in SQL tables. 9 Provide technical assistance to software quality assurance analysis by maintaining testing databases on Microsoft SQL Server (users, backups) and Oracle (schemas and dump files). Along with helping to maintain needed VM instances. 9 Develop and maintain testing documentation and procedures based on product specifications or agile approach. Write and maintain test cases and execute manually when required. Candidate qualifications: 9 Bachelors Degree in CS/CIS, Engineering or Equivalent Work Experience

9 1-3 years minimum experience in a software quality testing position developing and executing both manual and automated test plans. 9 Knowledge and experience developing applications. 9 Ability to work both independently and as a contributing member of a team 9 Flexibility toward changing schedules and priorities 9 Detail-orientation with ability to work with minimal supervision 9 Desire to develop in-depth product and industry knowledge 9 Demonstrated technical aptitude and troubleshooting ability 9 A passion to work on both small and large software projects 9 Ability to develop elegant solutions to complex and interesting problems 9 Drive to produce quality results under tight schedules 9 Fluent communication in written and spoken English Technical qualifications: 9 Experience with Programming Languages, C# and/or C++ 9 Database Platforms – Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Oracle 11g 9 Experience with SQL and PL/SQL 9 Team Foundation Server 9 Knowledge and Experience working with VM environments using VMWare Workstation. 9 Experience with Automation Test Tools 9 Knowledge of SAP Crystal Reports is a plus! 9 Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a plus! 9 Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (e.g. Windows XP, 7, Server 2008) 9 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Interested candidates should send your resume and salary history to: joshua.randall@solium.com

Growing IT Consulting Firm seeks Network Engineer

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10 tips for job hunters in 2012

Welcome to the 2012 job hunting season, its officially open with the new year and the first day back to work. January is almost always the busiest hiring month of the year thanks to new budgets being unleashed into the recruiting wild.

Many of you will be looking for a new gig this year so here's what you really NEED to know about today's job market.

1. Hiring will be better than last year. Economists expect an average of 175,000 new jobs to be created each month. Things are slowly getting better.

2. The resume black hole still exists. Even if you submit your resume into an ATS (applicant tracking system) its always a good idea to find another way into the company and get your resume in front of an actual person.

3. It's still a "buyers market", at least in most industries. Many employers are still looking for an 'exact DNA match" to their open positions.

4. Age discrimination is still rampant. You need to fight it. Here are some links to help.

5. It's always better to have your resume written by a professional resume writer. Make an investment, get it done.

6. Hiring cycles are still long and drawn out. Be patient after your first interview. There are lots of variables that go into making a hiring decision.

7. When search for jobs online, ignore the job date. If its 2-3 weeks old there is still a very good chance the job is still open and the company is still interviewing.

8. When using job search engines realize they aren't as inclusive as you think. They now only index those companies/job boards that pay them. You still need to seek out the niche and local job boards in your field. You must maximize your search.

9. Tap the hidden job market. Look for companies that are growing and take any job to get your foot in the door. You'll have more job security in the long run.

10. Realize technology is changing the way we work. You need to keep up with it. Don't be left behind.

Thanks for reading and happy hunting everyone. Go get'em!