Mobile App Developers - Detroit, MI

iVantage Group is currently looking for Mobile App Developers for a tremendous opportunity with a very distinguished client in the Detroit suburbs. This position is a full time, direct placement opportunity.

A Mobile Application Developer works on a project-by-project basis with other engineers, web developers, business and marketing team members to create an intuitive experience for mobile users. This includes creating, extending and improving native mobile applications for iOS, Android, and potentially other mobile platforms, leveraging an internal web service framework, building solutions and maintaining existing applications in a high-energy environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
 - Build Great Mobile Apps: work with other engineers, developers, architects, QA, system engineers and project managers in solving new and existing technical challenges
-Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk: understand requirements, implement solutions, provide administration tools and documentation for specific projects
- Be There When Needed: perform scheduled on-call duties
- Speak Up: participate in Design and Code Reviews
- Find A Better Way: follow and enhance existing development processes; Measure and verify that new and old code has acceptable performance and scalability
- In It To Win It: you won't just work on these projects, you'll own them.  As a project owner you're going to want to see you're work succeed and last the test of time.
- Get It Done: deliver accurate estimates, provide regular feedback and consistently meet project deadlines
- Help with mentoring other Mobile Software Engineers: teach mobile coding techniques, assist with debugging issues and testing, explain what issues could lurk within high-level designs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 - Got An App For That? Applied experience developing iOS apps using Objective-C or Android apps using Java (1 year experience required). Solid understanding of Cocoa/UIKit frameworks, -Xcode/Interface Builder and the iOS SDK or Java, the Android SDK, and Eclipse.  Having applications posted in the AppStore / Android Marketplace is a huge plus. Experience with using version control repositories such as CVS and Git
- Plays Nice With Others: collaborative development experience; Able to explain complex ideas and concepts to non-technical team members; Must enjoy learning process and teaching others
- Unit Testing Makes You Happy: understand how and why unit testing delivers better solutions and speeds up maintenance
- Laser Vision: superb attention to detail
- We'll Figure It Out: must welcome and embrace challenges, focusing on coming up with solutions and options to solve these challenges
- User interface implementation experience recommended
- Related experience in software testing and design desired
- Team-oriented experience highly desired
- Excellent oral and written communication skills regardless of audience

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:
 - Bachelor's degree in computer science, software development, art and technology, information technology, information systems or equivalent work experience
- Established portfolio of work and/or code samples

Please send resumes to Gina Maurino at gmaurino@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at www.theivantagegroup.com 

Medical Healthcare System Administrator - Auburn Hills, MI

iVantage Group is currently seeking a talented Medical Healthcare System Administrator for a great client of ours in the Auburn Hills, MI area. This position is a full time, contract opportunity.

Seeking candidates that have worked in a company that does PHYSICAL healthcare, as opposed to mental. Also, looking for candidates with experience working on billing systems. Recommended skills, NextGen and SuccessEHS.

This person will be the primary support person and system administration for all activities for the Physical Healthcare/EHR information system in a clinic.

The person will report to IT staff, but eventually will be working at/for the new entity that will services Physical Healthcare needs of our consumers and the general population of the uninsured starting in Pontiac, MI.


Under the general direction of the Sr. Applications Analyst:

• Become familiar with all aspects of the Healthcare Patient Information System and EHR Application in support of the physical healthcare clinic.
• System administration, implementation, documentation for staff on selected system functions.
• Develop and maintain a process to report and track work related to the support of the OIHN system.
• Develop and coordinate user group meetings.
• Establish vendor performance measures and a method to track and report these measures on an on-going basis.
• Develop methods to train and track the training of OIHN staff on clinical systems.
• Identify and track a methodology for healthcare system development that incorporates the appropriate staff in the process.
• Mange and oversee all processes for moving data in and out of the clinical system/EHR. Examples include:
• Submission of encounters and QI data to other entries as required.
• Downloads to the Warehouse(s).
• Third party revenue reporting and claims management.
• Manage production reporting where appropriate.
• Participate in Operational meetings.
• Where appropriate manage projects plans related to system development.
• Collaborate and coordinate efforts with other locations and IS.

Education:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems or a closely related field.
• NOTE: The Bachelor’s degree may be waived with six years of relevant experience in the Physical Healthcare environment.

Experience:

• Have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience in data management and system analysis.
• Two year of system administration of a physical healthcare clinical management system that includes claims management and EHR.

Core Competencies:

• Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization; maintaining social, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles. (Integrity/Building Trust)
• Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships, recognizing that the ultimate customer is the consumer. (Customer Focus)
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge Ensure the control of processes and data management at the CMH provider networks are compliant with CMH protocols
• Manage the development and use of Central System coding and data management structures throughout the CMH network.
• Assist in the implementation of system changes as directed by the Procedure Code Work Group. This includes: participation in
• the PCWG, Coordinating with PCE to make system changes, any training an oversight needed within the provider networks.
• Assist in the extraction, reporting and quality assurance of the data necessary to support the MDCH Performance Indicators.
• Responsible for the completeness and content quality of the various data gathered and used in the Central System.
• and skill on the job and learning through their application. (Continuous Learning)

Please send resumes to Gina Maurino at gmaurino@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com

PeopleSoft HCM - Troy, MI

iVantage Group is currently looking for talented individuals to fill a great PeopleSoft HCM opportunity with a distinguished client in the Troy, MI area. This position is a full time, direct hire opportunity.


Responsible for activities such as, but not limited to:

• Budget responsibility for projects, providing status updates and input on IT and capital expense plans 
• Lead and/or provide work direction to other employees/contractors 
• May provide input to performance and development plans 
• May be responsible for mentoring and training of various levels of employees 

Required skills:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft tables included in HCM modules 
• Extensive knowledge with HCM modules, Time & Labor, NA Payroll, Benefits and Absence Management. Global Payroll knowledge is plus 
• Hands on functional and configuration knowledge to address business rules, setup tables and security requirements 
• Experience must include either full life cycle implementation or upgrade experience 
• Experience in assisting in creation of functional and business requirements, design documents, security design, training materials, test scripts, etc 
• Solid understanding of integration points within HCM modules and with FIN modules 
• Query writing skills 
• Ability to interact effectively with non-technical, functional user community and resolve data and application issues 
• Analytical/troubleshooting skills and production support experience 

Technical skills required for this position:

• Ability to interpret requirements data, map current and future state business processes 
• Ability to develop plans to address functional gaps between the PeopleSoft and the redesigned processes 
• Possesses implementation experience to address multiple integration points between functions, related interface and data conversion issues, and expanded setup and configuration requirements 
• Ability to translate customer needs and business requirements into features, functions, products and services deliverable through PeopleSoft application 
• Ability to interact with the business users to describe and demonstrate system functionality and to design applicable customized solutions 
• Ability to create and Review functional and business requirements documents 
• Possess the skills to collaborate with technical developers to design work modules in conjunction with functional specifications 
• Possesses configuration and set up knowledge for PeopleSoft HCM modules 
• Ability to develop and review test strategies, test plans and test scripts 
• Possesses the experience and skills to conduct and participate in end to end system testing including the communication and coordination with development team on bug fixes 
• Ability to recommend best practices in application configuration including the PeopleSoft modules of Time & Labor, HR, NA Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management 

Additional skills required for this position are:

• Communication (written and verbal) 
• Multitasking 
• Fast paced environment 
• Business knowledge 
• Organized 

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred 
• 10+ years experience with PeopleSoft 
• 5+ years of PeopleSoft HCM configuration experience 

Useful experience may include:

• Knowledge of staffing/pay bill environment 
• Knowledge of integrated third party applications or service providers 
• nVision report creation/modification 
• HP Quality Center 

Please send resumes to Carey Allen at callen@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com

Linux Web Administrator - Troy, MI

iVantage Group is currently looking for strong Linux Web Administrators for an awesome client in Troy, MI. The position is a full time, 3 month contract role.


Primary Position Absolute Requirements:

• UNIX Expert.  Linux required, SuSE Linux preferred, Solaris experience a plus
• Strong scripting skills.  Shell required, Perl preferred
• Enterprise level Virtualization experience, VMware preferred
• Web and Middleware Administration, Apache & Jboss preferred, Websphere a plus
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking

Desirable Attributes

• FTP/sFTP scripting 
• Experience managing SSL Certificates
• LDAP Server installation, configuration and administration
• Novell experience, E-Directory, Open Enterprise Server(Linux), Identity Management
• Red Hat or Unbreakable Linux experience
• Experience with RDMS client configuration, Oracle a plus

Services Provided:

• Hardware and Software Installation and Configuration 
• Hardware and Software Issue Resolution 
• Reporting (budgetary, systems that cross platforms) 
• Disaster Recovery 
• Troubleshoot / Resolve Production Server Issues 
• Patch Management 
• Performance and Tuning
• Task automation and scripting

Please send resumes to Carey Allen at callen@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com

PL/SQL Developer - Troy, MI

iVantage Group is looking for talented individuals to fill 3 PL/SQL Developer positions with a well distinguished client in Troy, MI. This position is full-time, direct hire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design top-level architecture of a Data Warehouse in support of business intelligence projects
• Serve as the visionary for the Logical and Physical Data Models for all Data Warehouse applications (Embarcadero experience preferred)
• Possesses a broad understanding of multiple technologies, including DBMS, ETL, Reporting, OLAP, performance tuning for high-end hardware and storage
• Maintain overall responsibility for global data definitions used in the Data Warehouse
• Integrate data from multiple source systems into Data Warehouse
• Document, maintain and enforce data standards for the Data Warehouse, including security, archiving, backup and recovery
• Manage architectural decisions for data transitions from source to staging to EDW to the Reporting data layer
• Serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) for data architecture
• Provide strategic vision for enterprise Data Warehouse solutions
• Communicate regularly and effectively with team members and supervisor
• Point out system or process problems when noticed and engage the team in problem solving
• Plan and participate in cross-training with staff
• Mentor other developers
• Fill in for other developers as requested
• Recognize accomplishments and contributions of team members
• Promote an image of a high quality organization through expertise and responsiveness
• Takes responsibility for assignment completion and follow-through
• Provide high level of customer service
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
• Facilitate satisfactory communication and resolution of problems

Specific Job Skills:

• 8+ years of IT experience
• 5+ years of Data Warehouse experience
• 5+ years experience working as the lead analyst in the design of an enterprise data warehouse detailed design specification using fact tables and a star schema dimensional model
• 5+ years of experience with extraction, transformation and loading tools and the development of strategies for the loading of data into the production enterprise data warehouse
• 5+ years of experience deploying business intelligence front-end tools to provide non-technical users with access to information from underlying data warehouse structures
• 4+ years of experience serving as a technical team leader actively supervising and mentoring a data warehouse development team
• 4+ years of experience providing the database administration necessary to build and support a production enterprise data warehouse
• 3+ years of Data Warehouse Architect experience
• 3+ years of production experience in an Oracle enterprise data warehouse.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, directors, managers, clients and customers
• Must have superior dimensional modeling skills at the conceptual, logical and physical levels, and experience documenting data models
• Oracle Business Intelligence exposure a plus
• Ability to work in a rapid-development environment.
• Ability to work closely with customers in analyzing requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Project management and technical leadership.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Comfortable working independently, but has experience working in a team environment
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and staff
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required

Educational, Experience and/or Licensing Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or relevant work experience

Please send resumes to Gina Maurino at gmaurino@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com

Java Developer - Hartford, CT

iVantage Group is looking for strong Java Developers for a great client of ours in the Hartford, CT area!

Job Summary:

Java Developers write, maintain, and document code using high-level specifications or verbal instructions to support and enhance existing software, third-party products, and/or new software applications. They proficiently demonstrate the use of programming principles, methodologies, tools, and techniques. They perform basic analysis and independently research disruptions in production systems. Java Developers produce technical specifications from which uncomplicated programs can be written, but they require assistance for more complex programming requirements. They actively participate in testing and specification and code reviews and are expected to identify basic technical and logical errors. As applicable, Java Developers may begin participation in on-call rotation for the products/systems that they support. Java Developers demonstrate an understanding of how their tasks relate to the project for which they are assigned.

Required Skills:
1-2 years minimum professional experience working with the following: JAVA, HTML, and Oracle
Other required skills include JavaScript and SQL

Desired Skills:
Working knowledge in Life Insurance and Annuity products
Insurance Experience in Annuities and Life Insurance, YUI, Spring

Position Type: Full Time or Part Time

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Please send resumes to Jim Valenski at jvalenski@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com

Project Manager - Multiple Locations

iVantage Group is looking to fill several direct-hire Project Manager roles with a great client of ours in the Detroit, MI area.  The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize a project according to set timelines.  This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and potentially third-party vendors to deliver projects according to plan.  Project Managers must be great communicators, tactful diplomats, problem solvers, thinkers, analyzers, and possess the ability to understand and respond to client's needs in rapidly changing business environments.


Job Description:

• Formulate and define project scope and objectives based on both team member needs and a good understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements
• Identify resources needed and works with technology leaders to assign team members
• Analyze business and user needs then document requirements
• Set and manage client expectations
• Manage basic project phases, coordinate and drive communication, facilitate decisions, and follow through on the execution of projects
• Facilitate regular client and project team meetings
• Maintain a solid understanding of the mortgage and technology industry
• Keep business units/stakeholders informed of progress and changes through written or verbal communication and minimize our exposure and risk on a project
• Effectively apply our project management methodology and project standards as well as help develop best practices and tools for project execution

Required Skills/Experience:

• Ability to assess problems and solve them with a strong sense of urgency
• Analytical and creative thinker
• Client-oriented (internal and external)
• Ability to motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
• Flexible during times of change
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization and ability to deliver sensitive/difficult information tactfully
• Has a good technical understanding of the system he/she represents and how it impacts the business
• Must be able to handle aggressive deadlines and juggle multiple responsibilities
• 1-3 years of mortgage experience or project management

Please send resumes to Gina Maurino at gmaurino@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com

.NET Developer - Multiple Locations

iVantage Group is looking to fill several .Net Developer positions with a great client of ours in the Detroit, MI area.  The name of the game is improve, improve, improve -- our networks, platforms, communications systems, websites, databases, tracking, and overall support.  Unlike most technology teams, our client focuses on the business of our company.  If you want to be on the leading edge of leveraging technology to solve business problems, we want to talk to you.


Job Description:

• Work with other engineers, developers, architects, QA, system engineers and product managers in solving new and existing technical issues
• Understand requirements, implement designs, provide administration tools and documentation for specific projects
• Develop in C# environment, developing web applications and web services
• Perform regular on-call duties
• Participate in Design and Code Reviews
• Follow and enhance existing development processes
• Measure and verify that new and old code has acceptable performance and scalability
• Maintain ownership of the projects assigned
• Consistently meet project deadlines

Required Skills/Experience:

• Three (3) years to Five (5) years of .NET and Object Oriented programming experience
• Three (3) plus years of experience in general software development methodologies
• Three (3) plus years of direct experience in .NET and SQL Server
• Strong experience in building ASP.NET MVC applications.
• Strong experience designing and developing database applications with TSQL.
• Strong understanding of IIS/Webservice. 
• Three (3) plus experience with C# required
• Experience with HTML, Javascript, Jquery, CSS is required
• Strong experience in all aspects of the software lifecycle including design and testing
• Ability to understand and start projects quickly
• Team-oriented experience highly desired
• Superb attention to detail
• Very good oral and written communication skills regardless of audience

Please send resumes to Gina Maurino at gmaurino@theivantagegroup.com or apply online at, www.theivantagegroup.com