Friday, May 16, 2008

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.

Friday, May 9, 2008

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.