If any of you ARSListers are interested in a contract to permanent
position with Cox Communications, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia then I would
strongly recommend you go check out their job listing for:
*Job Title:
* Interface Developer
*Job ID:
* 20876
*Location:
* Atlanta, Georgia
To see the details of the opportunity, you can do the following:
1. Go to http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/career_it.asp
2. Click on the "External candidates" hyperlink located on the right
side of the screen.
3. When you're presented with the Cox Career Network screen, enter
"Interface Developer" in the 'Keywords' field of the "Basic
Search" form.
4. Left-click on the 'Search' button. You should get a list for the
job opportunity described above.
*Position Details*
The primary responsibility for an individual in this role will be the
oversight of all integrations between the AR System platform and any
third-party products or platforms. The interface developer will use
their expertise in the construction of interfaces to/from the AR System
platform to assist the Architect in defining the capabilities of the
platform. The person in this position will also be responsible for
constructing solutions using the standard, internal AR System workflow
objects.
*Responsibilities*
* Work with Architect to develop and/or refine detailed design
documents for solutions constructed on the Action Request System
platform.
* Work with Project Management to provide high-level estimates on
the time required to build out requested functionality.
* Interact with business owners or analysts to ensure that the
functionality outlined in the detailed design document adequately
addresses needs of the business.
* Develop integrations to third party applications or platforms.
* Provide technical guidance to developers of third-party
applications or platforms integrating with the AR System platform.
* Monitor performance of the AR System application server
environment to ensure optimal availability and capability.
* Develop migration package materials which will be used in the
promotion of developed code to the production environment.
* Assist in the development and execution of test cases to validate
developed code addresses original business need.
* Act as tier-three escalation point for technical support issues
specifically relating to the AR System platform.
*
Skills Required*
* Minimum 5 years experience building custom applications on the AR
System platform. Specific knowledge of ARS 6.0 or greater required.
* Minimum 5 years experience building API-level integrations with
the AR System platform using the Java(tm) programming language.
* Experience working with and managing a load-balanced AR System
server group configuration.
* Expert understanding of AR System logging features and
capabilities. In addition, individual must possess a thorough
understanding of the tools available to analyze logging data
produced by the AR system server.
* Expert understanding of the command line capabilities of the tools
provided with the AR System platform.
* Thorough understanding of three-tiered client/server architecture.
* Thorough understanding of the Java Servlet(tm)/Java Server
Pages(tm) components of the Java Enterprise Edition (tm) platform.
* Thorough understanding of the Apache Tomcat 5.5 web server.
* Working understanding of hardware load balancers used to
distribute client load across a group of AR System application
servers.
* Working knowledge of the Sun Solaris(tm) and RedHat Enterprise
LINUX operating system environments.
* Working knowledge of the Oracle 9i RDBMS product and above average
knowledge of SQL.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
* Experience in integrating AR System solutions with Microsoft
Active Directory is a plus.
* Ability to work with limited supervision manage multiple tasks
simultaneously.
* Ability to work closely with a diverse group of individuals.
*Typical Training / Experience*
Typically requires BS/BA or Associates degree in related discipline;
Generally 2-5 years of experience in related field; certification is
required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in
related field. Certification is required in some areas
*Dept/Org Scope & Impact*
Fully competent and productive professional contributor, working
independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments that
have direct impact on department and area results
*Problem Complexity*
Performs full range of standard professional level work that typically
requires processing and interpreting, Identifies problems and possible
solutions and takes appropriate action to resolve more complex, less
clearly-defined issues.
Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving
missing/incomplete information or inconsistencies/anomalies in more
complex research/data
*Autonomy*
Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only
on unusual complex problems or issues; Work review typically involves
periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct 'customers' of the
process
*Knowledge*
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and
procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of
moderately complex assignments. Solid knowledge of organization's
technologies and practices
*Influence/People Leadership*
May provide general guidance/direction or train junior level support and
professional personnel
*About Cox Communications, Inc.*
Cox Communications Inc. is a multi-service broadband communications
company with approximately 6.6 million total customers, including
approximately 6.3 million basic cable subscribers. The nation's
fourth-largest cable television provider, Cox offers both analog cable
television under the Cox Cable brand as well as advanced digital video
service under the Cox Digital Cable brand. Cox provides an array of
other communications and entertainment services, including local and
long-distance telephone under the Cox Digital Telephone brand,
high-speed Internet access under the Cox High Speed Internet brand, and
commercial voice and data services via Cox Business Services. Local
cable advertising, promotional opportunities and production services are
sold under the Cox Media brand. Cox is an investor in programming
networks including Discovery Channel. More information about Cox
Communications can be accessed on the Internet at www.cox.com.
Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity
Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of
talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those
individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not
considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment
application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.
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