Lead .NET (C# & ASP.NET) Designer/Developer - New Geography for AIS!!

AIS is very interested in growing in RTP, NC. This is a great opportunity for someone to get in at the ground level and help build our presence. We are looking for LEADERS!

The Principal Software Engineer will:

• Participate in defining overall solution architectures for enterprise integration, automation, and business process management engagements.
• Lead efforts for design and implementation of the solution.
• Provide technical leadership to other members of the development team and project managers in a positive manner to deliver on-time and above standard applications for our clients.
• Provide technical solution support for RFP and proposal efforts.
• Have a strong desire and keep technical skills current as new technologies emerge.
• Mentor others in the best practices of building solutions and participate in code reviews.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to identify areas of improvement and turn them into solid areas of development.

Success Criteria:

• Utilize Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and 4-8 years of experience in object-oriented technologies to develop software applications.
• Guide development team to understand Microsoft Patterns and Practices with different workflow and integration principles.
• Use in-depth experience with C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server, XML, UML, WCF services, and client-facing skills to create innovative business solutions.
• Use an iterative approach to complete project-based work.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with SOA/web services design and programming.
• Experience with SharePoint (MOSS 2007), LINQ, Silverlight, JavaScript, AJAX, and any type of Workflow development (K2.Net, WF, etc).
• Achieved MCSD, MCPD, MCAD certification.
• Desire to blog or present and speak publicly or internally on technical topics.

Follow this link to apply directly to our career portal or send your resume to amy.smith@appliedis.com.

Opportunity to do Records Management

We are currently seeking .Net/SharePoint Developers. This is an excellent opportunity to get some experience some experience with Records Management. The activity based profile is below. If you are interested in learning more, please send your resume to amy.smith@appliedis.com.

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Most companies say they have great culture, work-life balance, and exciting opportunities. So, what can we say here that will differentiate us? Only the truth: our corporate culture is different. We value those who want to be on the cutting edge of technology and close to the code. If you’re known in the development community for having great skills and expertise, then you will find your home at AIS. In a time when most companies are scaling back, we remain committed to progressive growth. And this is the reason finding and retaining the most talented people in our domain is so crucial: we want the best team to move forward with us as we continue to experience unparalleled growth.

It is critical to find top people at all levels in order to continue delivering the best customized solutions for our clients. There are all levels of software engineers, from developers to architects, and this is true of all of our positions. Currently our Mid-Atlantic team is seeking Software Engineers to help design and develop custom applications on the Microsoft stack.

The Software Engineer Will:

• Utilize problem-solving skills to identify areas of improvement and turn them into solids areas of development.
• Draw on at least three years of .Net development experience to create custom applications for our clients.
• Interact with other members of the development team and project managers in a positive manner to deliver on-time and above standard applications for our clients.
• Use knowledge of Agile process methodologies to perform requirements gathering and documentation to ensure a positive experience for all clients.
• Design, write, unit test, and document application code to successfully complete project-based work.
• Have a strong desire to gain or use extra-curricular certifications as part of ongoing professional growth.

Success Criteria:

• Utilize Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and 4-8 years of experience in object-oriented technologies to develop software applications.
• Use in-depth experience with C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server, and client-facing skills to create innovative business solutions.
• Positive collaboration on full life cycle development.
• Use an iterative approach to complete project-based work.
• Real World development expertise with MOSS 2007 and Records Management.

Bonus Skills:

• LINQ, Silverlight, JavaScript, AJAX, and any type of Workflow development (K2.NET , WF or others) is a plus.
• Microsoft certifications, especially MCSA or MCAD.

Intrigued? Check out these compelling AIS statistics:

• AIS currently boasts a 90% retention rate.
• 85% of our original clients from twenty-six years ago are still clients to this day.
• Average tenure is over eight years.
• Paid premium on medical, vision, and dental for the employee, paid overtime, and state of the art development tools are all a part of our outstanding benefits program.

Our best employees belong to user groups, share ideas, value knowledge, and are constantly learning. We are looking for people who recognize this level of excellence in themselves.

Sponsoring & Presenting at Next Main Meeting for CMAP

AIS is sponsoring and presenting at the next CMAP meeting on August 5th (www.cmap-online.org).

AIS is Presenting & Sponsoring Upcoming Caparea.net Meeting

AIS is sponsoring and presenting at the Caparea.net (www.caparea.net) main meeting tomorrow evening. We are a Platinum Sponsor and long time supporter of this group. Vishwas Lele will be presenting on "Introduction to Workflow Services - .NET 3.5". Vishwas is a Chief Technology Officer with AIS and is part of our Corporate Technical Staff. Additionally, he is a Microsoft Regional Director for DC and industry known speaker and auther. Looking forward to meeting all the attendee - this should be a great event!

NoVA Code Camp This Weekend

AIS is sponsoring the breakfast for the NoVA Code Camp tomorrow. We hope this is a great event for all attendees.

Calling All BizTalk Developers

We are looking for Principal Software Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to do project based work with the latest technology. We are keen on hiring someone with in-depth experience with .Net and production experience with BizTalk. We are ideally looking for someone based out of the DC area, but can ultimately be flexible with location. Below are some further details about the position.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will:

• Define overall solution architecture for web and smart client application development engagements on the Microsoft platform.
• Participate in subsequent design and implementation of the solution.
• Provide technical solution support for RFP/Proposal efforts.
• Possess a strong desire to learn and keep technical skills current as new technologies emerge.
• Facilitate architecture/framework design & code reviews.
• Provide task management and monitor progress for a small (3-5) team of software engineers.
• Mentor others in the best practices of building solutions on the Microsoft platform.
  

Required Skills:

• 12 years of software development experience or Bachelors in Computer Science and 4-8 years of experience.
• 4-8 years of experience with object-oriented techniques and technologies.
• 3+ years of core .NET development experience, preferably with C#.
• Sound understanding of the Microsoft Application Platform offering with expertise in one or more server products, preferably Microsoft BizTalk Server.
• Experience writing distributed, Internet applications using Web Services, preferably WCF services.
• Strong problem solving skills and a creative mind, able to come up with solutions to various technical and business problems.
• Ability to convey architecture/design using modeling languages such as UML.
• Thorough understanding of, and ability to apply, common design patterns.
• Experience with ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server stored procedures.
• Experience with XML manipulation, validation, and navigation.
• Excellent communication and client facing skills.
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Agile application lifecycle management methodologies, preferably SCRUM.
• Understanding of BizTalk Architecture and Messaging platform.
• Experience developing Integration Solutions using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004/2006.
• Experience with the Microsoft BizTalk MQSeries Adapter.
• Experience in SOA/Web Services design and programming.
• Experience with the CSLA business object framework.
• Any experience with SharePoint (MOSS 2007), LINQ, Silverlight, JavaScript, AJAX, and any type of Workflow development (K2.NET, WF or others) is a plus.
• MCSD/MCPD/MCAD a plus.
• Desire to blog or present and speak publicly or internally on your favorite technical topics.

For consideration - please send your resume to amy.smith@appliedis.com

Top 50 Places to Work!

AIS is proud to be recognized as one of the “Top 50 Best Places to Work for 2008 in Greater Washington” by the Washington Business Journal.

I am so proud of this recognition and feel it is a true testament to the culture of AIS. We have seen so much change and positive growth and this is just the beginning. In being part of the Talent Acquisition, I have witnessed our evolution from the ground up and I am very excited to be part of this building momentum and continued success.

CMAP CODE CAMP (correction...)

It turns out that AIS will have 3 presenters at the Code Camp tomorrow (rather than only Pete Brown). Looking at the schedule, it seems like it is going to be a fun and informative event. Looking forward to seeing all the attendees.

CMAP Code Camp

Hello All!

AIS is sponsoring and presenting at the upcoming CMAP Code Camp Spring Edition. Pete Brown is presenting on Silverlight 2.0 (this technology is pretty cool). My colleague and I will be on hand to help with registration. If you have not signed up for the upcoming Code Camp and are interested, please visit http://www.cmap-online.org/CodeCamp/Default.aspx.

Thanks!

ATTENTION: .Net Developers w/ SECRET Clearance

PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO amy.smith@appliedis.com

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

The Mid-Atlantic Team is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong ASP.NET skills to work on a cutting edge .NET 3.5 application. The sensitivity of the data requires a clearance or the ability to immediately be cleared to Secret level.

Individuals will be responsible for working with large government/commercial/private clients as a part of the AIS team working in the DC Metro area.

Location: Bowie, MD

Security Clearance: Secret or Immediately Clearable to Secret Level
Relocation: No
Travel: 0-25%

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will:

• Participate in or lead project design
• Write application code following project design and architecture
• Unit test and document code
• Be responsible for a portion of the key artifacts during the development process.
  

Required Skills:

• 4-8 years of experience or Bachelors in Computer Science and 2 years of experience
• Strong ASP.NET 2.0 (actual use is .NET 3.5)
• HTML, AJAX

Desired Skills:

• ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions including MVC Framework
• Visual Studio 2008
• WCF, Web Services and SOA

Why AIS?

Below is a link to one of our employee's blog. This post illustrates from an employee perspective our value proposition on why candidates should consider joining our firm...enjoy!

http://community.irritatedvowel.com/blogs/pete_browns_blog/archive/2008/01/25/Things-I-like-about-AIS.aspx

AIS is Sponsoring BaltoMSDN Tonight!

The BaltoMSDN user group meeting is being held tonight at Greystone Grill in Hunt Valley, MD. AIS is sponsoring this event as a Happy Hour. Scott Allen, fouder of www.odetocode.com and published author is presenting on the ASP.NET MVC Framework - this should be a great event. Please visit www.baltomsdn.com for further details.

Hope to see you there!

PAR-TAY!

Had a blast at the AIS Holiday party last night. It was great to see everyone dressed to the nines - it's amazing how different people can look with a thorough shower and a pressed suit - I didn't even recognize some people. The food was excellent, the gambling was omnipresent and the drinks were flowing...clearly. I even managed to have some coversations that were not focused on business. All in all, it was a successful evening. I look forward to many more AIS celebrations!

AIS & Microsoft

This is courtesy of AIS EVP:

For 13 years AIS has been proud to be a Microsoft Managed Gold Certified Partner - the highest partnership level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. Qualification is achieved by earning Partner Points in a variety of categories, including:

• Number of employees with Microsoft Certified Professional certifications
• Positive customer satisfaction feedback on project engagements
• Microsoft competencies in which an organization is enrolled.

A Microsoft Competency demonstrates our proven Microsoft experience and skills to customers. I am also happy to announce that AIS has now achieved the following Microsoft Competencies and Specializations designations:

• Information Workers Competency - Portals and Collaboration Specialization
• Custom Development Competency - Application Infrastructure Development Specialization & Web Development Specialization
• Data Management Competency - Business Intelligence Specialization
  

This re-qualification is a reflection of the professionalism that our employees continually demonstrate for every one of our customer engagements. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing our customers with value-added solutions on the Microsoft technology platform.

Bravo to our stellar team. If you are interested in working for a high caliber organization, please send an email to amy.smith@appliedis.com

Seeking MOSS/SharePoint Talent

Please see below - if interested in learning more, please send resume to amy.smith@appliedis.com

Solid understanding of MOSS 2007 architecture and content management concepts.
Solid understanding and application of Windows architecture including server clustering, security, etc.
3+ years of design and development experience with .NET framework including Web Services, XML, C#, ASP.NET
1+ years of relevant hands-on work experience with prior versions of MOSS (Sharepoint Portal)
1+ years experience with third party Workflow, Content Management, SQL Server, and EAI tools
1+ years experience in developing web parts
Ability to easily produce specifications for development
Strong team player with good communication skills