Senior Consultant, Professional Services Technical Implementation Team
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Professional Services Technical Implementation Team. This role involves managing multiple technical initiatives, developing solutions with a result-driven approach, and mentoring junior consultants.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage technical initiatives across multiple projects simultaneously
* Develop solutions with a result-driven approach while adhering to implementation schedules
* Track project progress, allocate resources, and mentor new hires
* Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment
Key Skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector
About Us:
You will join a team that is part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM, a platform that redefines investment performance and outcomes across the investment lifecycle.
Requirements:
* BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
* Experience in methodology-based solution delivery and managing customer expectations
* Strong client interaction skills
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize long-term solutions across multiple projects
* Attention to detail and ability to multitask
* Self-starter capable of working independently and in a team
Technical Experience:
* XML and XSLT
* Tomcat configuration and optimization
* N-tier application architecture
* SOAP/XML and messaging software like MQ Series, MSMQ, Sonic MQ, and Open JMS
* In-depth knowledge of RDBMS such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, or Sybase
* Java and C# programming
* Windows and Unix (Solaris and Linux)
* Knowledge of ETL tools
* Familiarity with at least one SCM tool (Subversion or Perforce preferred)
Additional Requirements:
* Experience in the financial services industry
* Previous consulting background
* Ability to read/write XSD and DTDs
* Experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools such as Informatica
* Knowledge of Design Patterns
* Exposure to task scheduling software