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BIPT, Inc. is looking for talented professionals who are motivated by both challenging work and a rewarding environment.
We know that in the world of software development, creativity is king. That’s why we actively seek insurance and technology professionals that are dedicated to providing our clients with an unparalleled level of service and product.
BIPT is committed to hiring only the best — people who take pride and ownership in their work, are strongly committed to integrity in the workplace and a willingness to show superior performance.
We welcome only those individuals who –
- are willing to utilize challenges to gain success
- are highly driven, and
- expend their energies on overcoming obstacles to achieve results
Creative thinking, problem solving and a passion for excellence are essential qualities that every member of our team possesses.
At BIPT, Inc. we provide an innovative, respectful, collaborative, and rewarding work environment. We are currently seeking developers, business analysts, quality assurance and system personnel to add to our team of professionals.
If you are confident that you have what it takes to help BIPT become a world class company, and want to partner in our success, please send us your resume:
resumes@bipt.com
Systems Engineer
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This position will involve documenting, troubleshooting, performance tuning, installation and configuration of WebSphere Application Servers and WebSphere Clusters. In addition this position will provide deployment management for WebSphere. This position will also support the overall management of all development and testing systems related to the TiVA application. The position also provides support for platform operating systems including AIX 5.3 and Windows Server 2003.
Candidates should be able to show experience that supports the ability to quickly become effective at administering enterprise applications, triaging application problems and developing scripts that automate repetitive tasks. The following specific experience will be valued:
Software:
Websphere Application Server 5.xx
AIX 5.x
Unix
Windows Server 2003
DB2 8
Domino 6
Hardware:
Intel base SMP hardware
pSeries platform
Cisco routers
Load balancer hardware
Scripting Languages:
Bash
KornShell
Perl
JACL
JCL
Python
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline (experience may substitute).
Proven ability to manage assigned projects from inception to completion both on time and on budget.
Business Analyst
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This position provides for intermediate business analysis functions for product development and implementation of an enterprise web based insurance processing application. This includes business analysis, quality assurance, process development and documentation in a team oriented environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Insurance business process analysis, requirements gathering documentation and technical design documentation including Use Case creation for product changes and enhancements.
- Coordination with technical team during technical architecture design, development and delivery of product changes and enhancements.
- Analysis and coordination with end-user, technical and system operations teams for production issues.
- Quality Assurance
- Professional Growth
Knowledge and Skill
The Candidate should meet the following skill requirements:
- Strong P & C insurance background, preferably 3-5 years in an Underwriting, Claims Administration or financial reporting role. Minimum of 2 years in an IT Business Analyst role.
- Must be able to develop detailed requirements specifications, systems documentation, use cases and workflow procedures.
- Experience writing test plans and test cases, performing test validation and defect reporting is desired.
- An understanding of data modeling, process flow, user interface, application interface, data processing, reporting and application and system integration is required.
- Ability to understand relational database structures and use query tools.
- Experience with the full software development life cycle is required.
- Must have strong problem solving skills.
- Must have strong multi-tasking skills.
- Experience with Requisite Pro requirements tool desired.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ability to work in a team environment is necessary. Position requires the ability to interface with both peers and clients using good verbal and written communication skills. Should be a self starter and be able to solve complex problems through research, logical evaluation and question asking. Candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency in developing business solutions to business problems, documenting business problems and solutions, translating those solutions to technical personnel and seeing those solutions through the delivery process. Candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to be organized and their ability to bring organization to the process of merging business needs with software solutions delivery.
Quality Assurance Analyst
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This positions role will consist of writing and executing testing plans, preparing and executing test scripts and use of automated testing tools to verify that programs function according to user requirements. Other duties include defect reporting and verification, release testing and client testing support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test cases and scripts.
- Effectively and accurately document all QA results.
- Report defects and work with business and technical teams to manage defects until resolved.
- Participate in the continuous development of the QA Teams standard practices and procedures.
Knowledge and Skill
Successful candidate should have 2 or more years of testing experience including at least one year with web based applications. They also should possess a thorough understanding of development and testing methodologies. Candidate should be able to demonstrate past experience building test plans, documenting test results and utilizing test tools.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and the ability to write basic SQL queries are required.
Experience working with Developers, Project Managers, Quality Assurance Managers and Release Managers.
Experience with automated test tools and P&C or general insurance experience are preferred.
Preference given to candidates with either a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ability to work in a team environment is necessary. Position requires the ability to work with customers, team members and cross functional groups.
Should be a self starter and detailed oriented. Candidate must be self-managed, highly motivated, have ability to deliver work on-time and complete, able to be flexible and work under tight deadlines.
Senior Developer
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This position is for a developer with advanced experience and knowledge of Java and J2EE enterprise applications running in a Websphere environment. Will primarily be utilized as a technical lead, maintaining and enhancing an enterprise J2EE application, utilizing IBM tools and products. Will serve as a technical lead to a 3-6 member development team. This individual should have well documented experience in the technical areas specified below, and have the ability to see a project completely through the implementation life cycle.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analysis and coding of enhancements utilizing specifications.
- Technical Design and team mentor/leader.
- Insurance business process analysis, design, and documentation.
- Participate in Business requirements reviews and initial technical design.
- Professional Growth
Knowledge and Skill
6-10 years of development experience utilizing Java and J2EE. Candidate should be an expert in the fundamentals of the Java programming language and the J2EE specification. Should have excellent working knowledge of Servlets, JSP, MVC frameworks, and UML and have experience with their implementation in a production environment. Experience with JMS, EJB, and web services is a highly desired skill set. Excellent working knowledge of SQL is imperative. Should have experience utilizing best practices and have worked with industry standard design patterns. Insurance domain business knowledge would definitely be an asset. Candidate should possess a good working knowledge of the full life cycle development process. Experience using IBM products such as Websphere Application Studio 5.xx, Websphere Application server 5.xx, and DB2 are specific requirements the candidate should possess. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript is also a valuable skill. Understanding the importance of documentation and knowledge of unit and integration testing at the coding level is also important to understand. Requires either a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, or demonstrated equivalent via experience.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ability to work in a team environment is necessary. A high level of analytical and technical skills must be possessed. Position requires the ability to interface with peers, clients, and subordinates utilizing good communications skills. Should be a self starter and be able to solve complex problems through research, logical evaluation and question asking. Candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency/aptitude in developing technical solutions to business problems, implementing those solutions at the coding level, and seeing those solutions through the delivery process. Candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to be organized and their ability to bring organization to the process of merging business needs with software solutions delivery. Listening skills and good written communication skills are imperative.
Junior Developer
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This position is for a developer with some experience and knowledge of Java and J2EE technologies. Will primarily be utilized as a staff programmer maintaining and enhancing an enterprise J2EE application utilizing IBM tools and products.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analysis and coding of enhancements utilizing specifications.
- Insurance business process analysis, design and documentation.
- Participate in Business requirements reviews and initial technical design.
- Professional Growth
Knowledge and Skill
1-3 years of development experience utilizing Java/J2EE. Candidate should be well versed in the fundamentals of the Java programming language and the J2EE specification. Should have good fundamental knowledge of Servlets, JSP, MVC frameworks, and should be familiar with UML. Good working knowledge of SQL is imperative. Candidate should possess a good fundamental knowledge of the full life cycle development process. Experience using IBM products such as Websphere Application Studio 5.xx, Websphere Application server 5.xx, and DB2 would be advantageous to the candidate. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript is also a valuable skill. Understanding the importance of documentation and knowledge of unit and integration testing at the coding level is also important to understand. Requires either a Bachelors in Computer Science, or applicable experience that can be quantified. Recent graduates can be considered. Java programmer certification would be considered a plus, and a good measure of fundamental knowledge. Any internship will be considered valuable but must be referenced and verified. Academic achievement must be documented to be considered.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ability to work in a team environment is necessary. A high level of analytical and technical skills must be possessed. Position requires the ability to interface with both peers and mentors utilizing good communications skills. Should be a self starter and be able to solve complex problems through research, logical evaluation and question asking. Candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency/aptitude in developing technical solutions to business problems, implementing those solutions at the coding level, and seeing those solutions through the delivery process. Candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to be organized and their ability to bring organization to the process of merging business needs with software solutions delivery. Listening skills and good written communication skills are imperative.
Systems Administrator
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This position will involve operations of daily production close activities. Anticipated 2PM to 10PM work hours, but should be flexible. Additional responsibilities will be focused on internal network infrastructure administration and maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Handle daily close operations for production systems.
- Windows Active Directory management.
- Desktop Maintenance and Management.
- Network Layer Maintenance and Management.
- Maintain Documentation
- Professional Growth
Knowledge and Skill
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or
other related scientific or technical discipline (experience may substitute).
Proven ability to manage assigned projects from inception to completion both on time and on budget.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills; project management skills and experience.
Computer Operations
- Follow operational checklists.
- Create and maintain operational checklists.
- Identify, ticket and resolve problems during nightly operations.
IT Support
- Windows OS setup and 3rd party software installation experience.
- Desktop, laptop image/restore abilities.
- Backup maintenance and triaging skills.
Candidates should be able to show broad experience that supports the ability to quickly become effective at administering enterprise applications and triaging application problems. The following specific experience will be valued:
Software:
Windows Server 2003
Windows XP
Hardware:
Intel base SMP hardware
Cisco routers
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ability to work with Managers, Subject Matter Experts and Technical Leads to follow up on and follow through on tasks.
Ability to be a self-starter.
Ability to clearly report task status to managers and other stakeholders.
Ability to clearly document operational procedures.
Excellent communications skills (oral and written.
Database Administrator
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
The Database Administrators (DBA) role is to successfully document and maintain all aspects of various database environments necessary to support an enterprise web based
application, including development and test systems. Additionally, the DBA will interface
with the various groups and department heads to implement policies and procedures as it relates to database usage and design.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Database maintenance.
- SQL Analysis.
- Database changes associated with application code changes.
- Application support functions.
- Troubleshooting and triage.
Knowledge and Skill
Strong proficiency with IBMs DB2 UDB product line (currently version 8.2) on an IBM AIX platform.
Database Maintenance
- Performing database backups and restores
- Monitoring and tuning database configuration parameters
- Automating scheduled tasks
SQL Analysis
- Generation and analysis of access plans
- Table and index analysis
- DDL script creation and maintenance
- Perform SQL monitoring (via tools) of test cycles
Involvement in quality assurance processes as they relate to code releases
Application Support Functions
- Maintaining data dictionary
- DB2 product upgrades and new feature testing and implementation
- Creation and distributing of database schema and diagrams
Applications Development Support
- Architectural analysis
- Review and approval of SQL implementation
- Performance monitoring
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience with IBMs DB2 UDB design and support, including support experience in an environment with change control processes.
- Strong familiarity with application release processes and the DBAs role in that process.
- Ability to define and manage a release schedule and to plan the release procedures as they relate to the database portion of an application release.
- Ability to work with management to identify needed service levels and insure that critical database systems are available and functioning properly as they relate to the defined service levels.
- Experience with defining rollback plans that would bring the database back to its previous stable condition (previous version, in most instances).
- Ability to work with Managers, Subject Matter Experts and Technical leads to coordinate
release efforts.
- Ability to be a self-starter and be able to work under tough deadlines.
- Ability to clearly report project status to managers and other stakeholders.
- Excellent communications skills (oral and written).
Developer
02/01/2008
Primary Purpose of Position
This position is for a developer with experience and knowledge of Java and J2EE technologies. Will primarily be involved as a staff programmer maintaining and enhancing an enterprise J2EE application utilizing IBM tools and products.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analysis and coding of enhancements utilizing specifications.
- Insurance business process analysis, design and documentation.
- Participate in Business requirements reviews and initial technical design.
- Professional Growth
Knowledge and Skill
3-5 years of development experience utilizing Java and J2EE. Candidate should be well versed in the fundamentals of the Java programming language and the J2EE specification. Should have good working knowledge of Servlets, JSP, MVC frameworks, and UML and have experience with their implementation in a production environment. Experience with JMS, EJB, and web services is a highly desired skill set. Good working knowledge of SQL is imperative. Should have experience utilizing best practices and have worked with industry standard design patterns. Insurance domain business knowledge would definitely be an asset. Candidate should possess a good working knowledge of the full life cycle development process. Experience using IBM products such as Websphere Application Studio 5.xx, Websphere Application server 5.xx, and DB2 would be advantageous to the candidate. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript are also valuable skills. Understanding the importance of documentation and knowledge of unit and integration testing at the coding level is also important. Requires either a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, or demonstrated equivalent via experience.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ability to work in a team environment is necessary. A high level of analytical and technical skills must be possessed. Position requires the ability to interface with both peers and clients utilizing good communications skills. Should be a self starter and be able to solve complex problems through research, logical evaluation and question asking. Candidate should be able to demonstrate proficiency and aptitude in developing technical solutions to business problems, implementing those solutions at the coding level and seeing those solutions through the delivery process. Candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a release oriented software development environment utilizing code management software and techniques. Candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to be organized and their ability to bring organization to the process of merging business needs with software solutions delivery. Listening skills and good written communication skills are imperative.
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