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Title: *Powerbuilder Developer* Location: * Raleigh, NC* Duration: *4-6 months* Skills: *This person will report to the project Technical Lead and shall:* *1. Perform the conversion of Sybase stored procedures to the Oracle database platform accurately and* *efficiently* *2. Successfully develop, document and execute test plans for converted stored procedures* *3. Develop necessary technical documentation related to stored procedure conversions, following departmental* *standards* *4. Transfer knowledge of programming tips and techniques used in Advance to the University's project team* *members* *5. Assist in the identification of technical risks to the conversion project* *6. Provide written status updates on all assigned tasks to the UPC as directed and with sufficient detail as* *determined by the UPC* *7. Offer technical advice and expertise to less experienced internal Advance programmers* *8. Develop technical specifications for complicated processes* * * * * *EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:* * * *A minimum of 5 years of in-depth technical experience (data management, PowerBuilder and Oracle stored* *procedure development, etc.) with the SunGard Advance system is required with technical experience in version* *9.x at a large, Research I university with at least 20,000 students. Expertise with Advance data structures and* *Advance Data Loader utility is required. Demonstrated experience is required in conversion technical activities* *such as coding with PowerBuilder, SQL and PL/SQL, mentoring less experienced Advance analyst /* *programmers, troubleshooting converted code, developing technical specifications, and unit/system testing. A* *thorough understanding of Oracle and Sybase relational database technologies is required. Also needed are: the* *ability to identify code and data problems that could impact conversion or post-conversion; an understanding of* *the functions of stored procedures to the point of being able to provide alternatives and perform "what happens* *if" analysis; the ability to work with a 5 person development team that possesses limited Oracle experience; the* *ability to conduct complex analysis of technical processes and develop related stored procedure design* *documentation; and the ability to analyze complex programming tasks and troubleshoot problems. Excellent* *analytical, organizational, verbal and written communications skills are required. Please note that the individual* *proposed for this engagement must possess the required experience. Please submit one(1) candidate per quote* *response. Multiple quote response are acceptance up to three (3) candidates from any give vendor.* *EVALUATION CRITERIA/OTHER MUST HAVES:* *Criteria for evaluation of responses are listed below in order of relative importance and weighted as noted:* *3* *70% - Proven track record actively participating in the technical development of a SunGard Advance system,* *particularly in the area of stored procedure development. Items to be evaluated include a history of projects* *brought in on time and with expected functionality. A strong emphasis is placed on proven programming* *experience using PL/SQL. Experience in SunGard Advance version 9.x and Advance Data Loader is strongly* *preferred. See the "Experience Required" section above for a complete list of technical evaluation criteria.* *10% - Demonstrated understanding of project goals and effective methodologies to be employed to meet those* *goals. Items to be evaluated include written responses to this RFQ and possibly response given in verbal* *interviews. Please note that an interview is not guaranteed. The quote response should clearly outline the* *qualifications of the personnel to be provided.* *20% - Cost – the hourly rate shall be inclusive of all expenses (travel and otherwise).* * * * * *REFERENCES:* *Candidates **shall provide three (3) project references; at least two (2) of which shall be from institutions, preferably one major research education institution comparable in size and mission to NC State University. * -- Thanks & Regards Neal Smith Technical Recruiter Astoline Inc Office: 732-734-0711 Email: n...@astoline.com
