Technical Lead Position Description

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About InterPlex:	InterPlex is a Northern Nev= ada based technology integration company that helps organizations achieve superior performance through the melding of their existing systems and processes with new and appropriate hardware and software technologies. The aim is to maximize return on investment and deliver a solution that yields real world benefits. InterPlex operates in two core spaces: 1. &nbs= p; Software integration and development; specializing in legacy systems and wireless applications. 2. &nbs= p; Wireless technology; providing wireless Internet service, and wireless system trai= ning and testing. InterPlex also partners with specialists in Intern= et security and monitoring, to ensure that the networks on which our applica= tions run are secure. InterPlex International was established in 2002 by leading industry professionals who recognized the importance of assisting companies leverage their legacy data systems in the contemporary web-based world of commerce. The comp= any has since grown to include the provision of wireless technologies that not only include data connectivity, but the applications that make wireless technologies so attractive to industry today.
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Division:	Systems Int= egration & Development
Reporting To:=	Systems Int= egration & Development Director
Employment Arrangement:<= /b>	Full-time c= ontract
Location:	Carson City, Nevada
Job Description:	The Technic= al Lead shall report to the Systems Integration & Development Director and be responsible for the: · directing a team of solution developers in= the development of n - tier applications using web (specifically .NET) techno= logies; · provision of support to the project manage= r, and in some cases performing the project management role; · assisting in the pre-sale process; and · completion of the tasks on a timely basis.= Projects wi= ll be a mix of internal and client-driven, and specifically are associated with t= he development of web-based interfaces for legacy systems and wireless (mobi= le) applications. This is a s= enior role that requires a multi-skilled individual that can work in a collaborative, team environment. <= /span>The incumbent shall be a self-starter and demonstrate a wide degree of creati= vity and initiative, and have strong problem solving skills. They will be required to present design concepts and articulate strategies behind ideas, and assist in the development of prototypes. Additionally, the seasoned Technical Lead must possess strong leadership and management skills, fulfill the project management role when required, and mentor system integration & development staff. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to play a pre-sales consulting role. The Technic= al Lead will be a member of a project team that typically consists of a project manage= r, DBA solution developer, DBP solution developer, app server developer, web designer, and technical writer. The team shall be further supported by quality assurance and deployment engineers. Ideal= ly the candidate will have a strong background in consulting and project-oriented development efforts. The Technic= al Lead shall maintain a close relationship with the PMO Office to help delivery projects. Project management related responsibilities include requirements definition, delivering deta= iled technical analysis to the development team, acting as a technical liaison, and reporting project status.
Training & Experience:	Computer science/engineering degree or similar, with 7-10 years of practical experience. A strong consul= ting background is highly desired. At least 2 years experience as a technical lead is required.
Required Skills:	Technical · 2 years development experience with Visual= Studio .NET is mandatory. · VS .NET knowledge requirements include; AS= P.NET, ADO.NET, COM/COM+, MTS, web services, web forms, web user controls, data = binding, Crystal Reports Designer, ASP.NET "code behind" development. · Language knowledge requirements include; VB.NET, C#, SQL, XML, XSLT, XPath, XQuery, Java Script, VBScript, HTML, DHTML, XHTML. · Experience with SQL Server 2000, and/or ot= her enterprise-level databases (such as MySQL and Oracle) is required.= · Experience with screen scraping technologi= es, object oriented design and development, and using design patterns is high= ly desirable. · Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint Port= al Server 2003, Project Server 2003, InfoPath 2003, BizTalk Server 2002/2004= and CMS (Content Management Server) is desirable. · Strong knowledge of Windows-based network topologies and protocols, including the configuration and administration = of networked PC's and servers. · At least 5 years experience operating with= in a proven software development methodology, preferably RUP. Consulting = and Management Skills · Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills. · Experience working directly with customers= and creating and conducting technical presentations. · Consulting with clients to define needs or problems. · Extensive coordination, project planning, = and functional requirements gathering and documentation skills are needed. · Knowledge of testing to meet functional and technical requirements, and performing the quality assurance role as required.

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