Friday, December 17, 2010

Bank of America invites applications for technology professionals, Mumbai, 17th Dec'2010

Job Requisition Number: MUM01148
Designation : Sr. System Engineer

Detailed Role Description
• Associate will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring the software distribution in Bank of America environment (desktops, servers etc) using web based tools and UNIX applications
• Regular and frequent communication through chat, e-mail or phone with the onshore team is required to update the status and seeking additional information
• The position requires ability to multitask, understand and document.

Profile Requirements:
• Years of Exp : 2 – 3 Yrs of experience
• Min 2 year exp in production support/operations
• Exposure to Unix environment (User level)
• Understanding of Windows OS and MS Office toolset
• Readiness to work in 24x7 shifts

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Rotational Shifts
• Process Timings: 24x7
• Weekends Off (Y/N):N

Job Requisition Number: MUM01130
Designation : Sr.Software Engineer

Profile Requirements:
• Years of Exp : 3 – 4 Yrs of experience
• Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication, technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Must be a quick-learner, team-player, detail-oriented, independent & flexible, and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• For all positions - Strong basic knowledge with at least on Windows 2000/2003, IIS 6.0 is required

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 9.30 AM to 7 PM
• Weekends Off (Y/N): Y

Job Requisition Number: MUM01151
Designation : Analyst

Experience: 5 – 6.5 Years
Detailed Job Description :
• NET developer to engage in application design and coding activities
• The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in developing web applications using Net

Essential Skills:
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• Object relational modeling
• Requirements analysis & architectural decomposition
• Detailed, hands-on knowledge of C# and the NET framework (C# and .net 2.0 and Higher)
• Strong understanding of Web Applications and ASP.Net (Asp.net)
• DB2/ SQL database development skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Enterprise Library
• Windows Communication Foundation

Desired Skills:
• Knowledge on XML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript
• Knowledge of Flash would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Decision Support systems

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 12 to 9 (Depending on the Workload)
• Weekends Off (Y/N): Y

Job Requisition Number: MUM01039
Designation : Sr. Software Engineer

Detailed Process Description:
• Viper: Viper is a windows - based application. It is captures all the information which is part of SDLC (software development life cycle). This application can be used by any process/division in the organization that follows SDLC for the project. At present this application is used by some of the groups of HL & IT process
• Viper captures, tracks the information related to all the phases of the Project lifecycle. Defect lifecycle is also maintained in Viper. Viper has interfaces with other systems like SharePoint, QC, VSS, TFS, SVN, PVCS. Viper application is integrated with Quality Center

Profile Requirements:
• Experience: 3 – 5 Yrs of experience
• Skills: Strong Functional Tester with good exposure on testing related to Workflows
• Prior Viper/PPM Studio testing experience is preferable
• Well versed in Front End/GUI Testing
• Basic Database Testing skill set is required
• Familiar with Quality Center
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM. Resource needs to be flexible enough to be in sync with business needs
• Weekends Off (Y/N): 2 days off in a week on Sat / Sun – Y

Those interested can forward your profiles at shoaib.khot@bankofamerica.com mentioning the job# and the job title in the subject.
Since, the number of open positions are few, please send in your profiles ASAP.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Bank of America invites applications for technology professionals, Mumbai, 26th Nov'2010 - CLOSED

Job Requisition Number: MUM01148
Designation : Sr. System Engineer
Detailed Role description
• Associate will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring the software distribution in Bank of America environment (desktops, servers etc) using web based tools and UNIX applications
• Regular and frequent communication through chat, e-mail or phone with the onshore team is required to update the status and seeking additional information
• The position requires ability to multitask, understand and document.

Profile Requirements:
• Years of Exp : 2 – 3 Yrs of experience
• Min 2 year exp in production support/operations
• Exposure to Unix environment (User level)
• Understanding of Windows OS and MS Office toolset
• Readiness to work in 24x7 shifts

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Rotational Shifts
• Process Timings: 24x7
• Weekends Off (Y/N):N

Job Requisition Number: MUM01130
Designation : Sr.Software Engineer
Profile Requirements:
• Years of Exp : 3 – 4 Yrs of experience
• Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication, technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Must be a quick-learner, team-player, detail-oriented, independent & flexible, and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• For all positions - Strong basic knowledge with at least on Windows 2000/2003, IIS 6.0 is required

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 9.30 AM to 7 PM
• Weekends Off (Y/N): Y


Job Requisition Number: MUM01151
Designation : Analyst
Experience: 5 – 6.5 Years
Detailed Job description :
• NET developer to engage in application design and coding activities
• The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in developing web applications using Net

Essential Skills:
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• Object relational modeling
• Requirements analysis & architectural decomposition
• Detailed, hands-on knowledge of C# and the NET framework (C# and .net 2.0 and Higher)
• Strong understanding of Web Applications and ASP.Net (Asp.net)
• DB2/ SQL database development skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Enterprise Library
• Windows Communication Foundation

Desired Skills:
• Knowledge on XML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript
• Knowledge of Flash would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Decision Support systems

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 12 to 9 (Depending on the Workload)
• Weekends Off (Y/N): Y


Job Requisition Number: MUM01039
Designation : Sr. Software Engineer
Detailed Process description:
• Viper: Viper is a windows based application. It is captures all the information which is part of SDLC (software development life cycle). This application can be used by any process/division in the organization that follows SDLC for the project. At present this application is used by some of the groups of HL & IT process.
• Viper captures, tracks the information related to all the phases of the Project lifecycle. Defect lifecycle is also maintained in Viper. Viper has interfaces with other systems like SharePoint, QC, VSS, TFS, SVN, PVCS. Viper application is integrated with Quality Center.

Profile Requirements:
• Experience: 3 – 5 Yrs of experience
• Skills: Strong Functional Tester with good exposure on testing related to Workflows.
• Prior Viper/PPM Studio testing experience is preferable.
• Well versed in Front End/GUI Testing.
• Basic Database Testing skill set is required.
• Familiar with Quality Center.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Other Information:
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM. Resource need to be flexible enough to be in sync with business needs.
• Weekends Off (Y/N): 2 days off in a week on Sat / Sun – Y

Those interested can forward your profiles at shoaib.khot@bankofamerica.com mentioning the job# and the job title in the subject.
Since, the number of open positions are few, please send in your profiles ASAP.

New Pan India Openings at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, 26th Nov'2010

1. Job Title - JAVA developer
No. of Positions - 1
Job Description:
• Candidate is primarily responsible for a development role in Java and Actuate.
• Primary Skills: Java Struts, EJB, DB2, Web Sphere
• Secondary Skills: Actuate, IBM MQ, Web services
• Total IT Exp: 5-7 years
• Take ownership of the deliverables assigned and proactively provide ideas and solutions towards the improvement of the application and the business.
• Good experience in SDLC with solution design, development, testing, implementation, and production support is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and should be flexible in work timings to meet the project deliverables
• Shift Type (Rotational Shifts/Fixed): Fixed
• Process Timings: 11:30AM-8:30PM

Location :- Hyderabad


2. Job Title - Prod Support - COGNOS
No. of Positions - 1
Job Description:
Provide production application support, resolve issues, handle user queries, work with relevant teams for releases/upgrades and work on performance tuning and process improvements
Must Have skills
• Good knowledge of Cognos reporting tools - Cognos 8 suite of products.
• Sound experience in production support and Cognos 8 application maintenance.
• Should have worked on Reports Studio, should have expertise in Query Studio and Analysis Studio and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Reviewing reports (Functional as well as Technical).
• Design and implement a robust security, Knowledge of IBM Cognos 8 security and administration.
• Good exposure to performance tuning techniques.
• Perform data quality analysis.
Good to Have Skills
• Ability to understand data models for solutions and contribute
• Good understanding of dimensional modeling
• Good exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle of DW/BI projects
• Should have worked in Framework manager
• Conducting technical trainings for clients
• Knowledge of Cognos Admin and/or SDK

Location :- Mumbai


3. Job Title - GPST Application Support
Job Description:
• Mange application support queries and issues. Manage the resolution end to end, taking ownership of the issue from outset to successful resolution.
• Deal with all queries using department standard procedures for resolution.
• Ensure a sound and deep understanding of the operation and aim of each system supported within the company portfolio, developing deep technical understanding of each system supported.
• Contribute to department level knowledge bases on all resolutions.
• Ensuring adherence to SLAs per application, and supporting the Hoshin goals for severity issues per month.
• Ensuring a high level of quality documentation
• Impart high level domain training to other GPST teams as required (i.e. development and testing)
COMPETENCIES Required :
• 5+ years industry experience, minimum 2-3 years in application support roles
• 2+ years team experience with remote support teams, ideally within financial services in high volume/flow applications.
• Excellent spoken and written English, clear communication skills, calm under pressure.
• Level 1/Level 2 production support experience, experience of dealing with remote Level 3 support teams.

Requirements:
• Mandatory Skills: Supporting environments viz., MQ, DB2, Java/J2EE, Web sphere Message Broker, Zed OS (or) IBM mainframe platform
• Desirable: Midrange: supporting midrange environments; Unix, Web sphere application server
• Experience in treasury or payments service platforms (preferred).
• Experience in “Greenfield” / new outsourcing engagements (preferred)
• Help develop automated tools to build and deploy the application. Knowledge of Message Broker Tookit and ANT/Perl a plus
• Experience with source control tools Clear case or Perforce

Location :- Hyderabad


4. Job Title - MB MQ developer
Job Description:
• Mange application support queries and issues. Manage the resolution end to end, taking ownership of the issue from outset to successful resolution.
• Deal with all queries using department standard procedures for resolution.
• Ensure a sound and deep understanding of the operation and aim of each system supported within the company portfolio, developing deep technical understanding of each system supported.
• Contribute to department level knowledge bases on all resolutions.
• Ensuring adherence to SLAs per application, and supporting the Hoshin goals for severity issues per month.
• Ensuring a high level of quality documentation
• Impart high level domain training to other GPST teams as required (i.e. development and testing)
COMPETENCIES Required :
• Mandatory Skills: Supporting environments viz., MQ, DB2, Java/J2EE, Web sphere Message Broker, Zed OS (or) IBM mainframe platform
• Desirable: Midrange: supporting midrange environments; Unix, Web sphere application server
• Experience in treasury or payments service platforms (preferred).
• Experience in “Greenfield” / new outsourcing engagements (preferred)
• Help develop automated tools to build and deploy the application. Knowledge of Message Broker Tookit and ANT/Perl a plus
• Experience with source control tools Clear case or Perforce

Location :- Hyderabad


5. Job Title - Informatica Developer/support
Job Description:
• Drive out requirements and designs working with multiple partners (business and technical)
• Interpretation of business requirements into design solutions.
• Estimation for the design and development of the project lifecycle.
• Coding, Unit Testing and Component Integration Testing.
• Regular status reporting to Execution Lead, Technical Delivery Managers and wider Management groups.
• Creation and maintenance of system, functional and reference documentation.
• Provide support during testing phases as required.
• Assist with release management activities all the way through production deployment.
• Providing technical guidance to other team members
COMPETENCIES Required :
• 5+ years industry experience, minimum 3 years in informatica development role
• 2+ years of ETL experience
• Excellent spoken and written English, clear communication skills, calm under pressure.

Location :- Hyderabad


6. Job Title - Channel Technology -Java Developers
No. of Positions - 3
Job Description:
• J2EE, Struts 2, Spring Framework, XML , Eclipse, WebServices, MQ, Oracle, SQL, Weblogic J2EE server, Weblogic Portal Server (WLP) and Velocity.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
COMPETENCIES Required :
• Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions. These application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools. Participates in the design, development and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies. May provide technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource. Will collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities. Works under minimal supervision, with general guidance from more seasoned consultants. Requires 5-7 years of experience.

Location :- Chennai


7. Job Title - Channel Technology -Java Developers
No. of Positions - 2
Job Description:
• 4-6 years of experience in the IT industry specifically in the Java/J2EE domain
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Analytical and Problem solving skills
• Previous experience handling USA based clients
• Previous experience in Treasury domain would be an added advantage
• Technically sound with working knowledge in the following skillsets
• Core Java
• JSP/Servlets
• Struts
• Tiles
• Design Patterns
• Hibernate or other related framework
• Committed and dedicated to the deliverables
• Notice Period should be strictly 30 days or below

Location :- Chennai


8. Job Title - Channel Technology - Siebel Configurators
No. of Positions - 4
Job Description:
• Excellent troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proactively work to resolve client issues. Work directly and effectively with client development/testing/implementation team. Ability to deal with and resolve ambiguity.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high energy, team-oriented environment
• Ability to track issues or problems to completion. Understand priorities and execute work accordingly. Detailed, organized, and results-oriented
• Familiarity with full project life cycle from requirements through deployment
• The resource that we need should be multi-skilled in at least a few technologies and have the acumen to adapt & learn quickly.
• Financial Service background or experience preferred.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field
• Experience with Siebel 8.0 experience is preferred.
• Siebel Consultant Certification preferred.
• 3+ years, including at least 2 Full Life Cycle implementation experience on Siebel Call Centers and support experience
• Analyze business requirements and develop detailed functional requirements, high level and low level design
• Strong understanding of systems and business processes.
• Thorough functional knowledge of the Siebel platform; well-suited for applying technical specifications to business requirements
• Understanding of Siebel Architecture & Siebel Data Model
• Experience with using Siebel Tools and Working knowledge of key areas of Siebel - Configuration, e-Scripting, Workflow, Assignment Manager, Application Administration, Siebel Communication Server, EBC, VBC, Business Services and Web Services
• Experience in Siebel Administration related areas to work with other Siebel Administrators for setup and troubleshooting as required.
• Working knowledge on Oracle Database to write queries, tune queries, write oracle PL/SQL, Stored Procedures and ability to work with DBAs to resolve any database related issues.

Location :- Chennai


9. Job Title - Channel Technology - Siebel EAI
No. of Positions - 2
Job Description:
• Siebel 8 Certified Consultant
• 3-5 years of Siebel development experience in UNIX based environments
• Excellent Understanding of XML, XSD, HTTP is expected (Essential)
• Implementation experience integrating directly using Web Services (Essential)
• Hands on experience with HTTP/SOAP and HTTP/MQ integration (Essential)
• Experience working with MQ series based Siebel integration.
• Experience in exposing internal Siebel Objects to external applications, so that other party could use Siebel objects and call them.
• Hands on experience in building Virtual Business Components (VBCs) and External Business Components (EBCs), Workflows, Business services etc.
• Candidate should have a high comfort level interacting with technology partners and business partners

Location :- Chennai


10. Job Title - Channel Technology - Siebel EIM
No. of Positions - 2
Job Description:
• Siebel 8 / 7.7 Certified Consultant
• 3-5 years work experience in Siebel Development in UNIX based environments
• Excellent knowledge of Siebel Data Structure and Siebel EIM toolset
• Excellent knowledge of Siebel Enterprise architecture and Knowledge of Siebel product lines (e.g. Siebel Finance, Siebel Analytics, Siebel Call Center is preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of SQL/Oracle database tools

Location :- Chennai


Those interested can forward your profiles at shoaib.khot@bankofamerica.com mentioning the job# and the job title in the subject.
Since, the number of position are few, please send in your profiles ASAP.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Walkin at Bank of America, Chennai. Interviews on 6th, Feb'10 -CLOSED

Interested candidates send me your profiles and do mention the position/technology that best suits you ASAP at Shoaib_Khot@ml.com for screening.

Interview Venue:


Merrill Lynch (India) Technology Services,
Ascendas IT Park,Phase II, 9 th Floor, Crest Building,
Taramani High Road, Chennai - 600 113

.Net
No of Positions: 13

Role Requirements:
ü 3 - 6 Yrs of IT Experience
ü Strong knowledge in ASP.Net / C# / SQL Server
ü ASP.NET programming experience
ü Experience in Winforms, Remoting, XML, Web Services and AJAX Implementation is a plus

.Net / Silver light
No of Positions: 6

Role Requirements:
ü 3 - 5 Yrs of IT Experience
ü Strong knowledge in ASP.NET, C#, ASPX, XML, WPF, SilverLight, UI Skills.
ü Strong in SQL Server.
ü Experience with windows workflow, WCF, AJAX and web services.
ü ASP.Net UI skills are important

.Net / Oracle
No of Positions: 5

Role Requirements:
ü 3 - 5 Yrs (Team Member) & 6 - 8 Yrs (Team Lead) of IT Experience
ü Strong knowledge in ASP.NET ,Oracle/Sybase
ü ASP.NET programming experience
ü Experience in Winforms, Remoting, XML, Web Services and AJAX Implementation is a plus

.Net Production Support

No of Positions: 3

Role Requirements:
ü 3 - 5 Yrs & 7 – 9 Yrs of IT Experience
ü Strong knowledge .Net Production Support
ü 24*7 Night shift involved

IVR Testing

No of Positions: 4

Role Requirements:
ü 3 - 5 Yrs of IT Experience
ü IVR Testing
ü Testing IVR speech recognition applications, Genesys CTI (routing & Reporting), and agent desktop application is required.
ü Experience in Integration, Functional, Regression, System, and User Acceptance Testing.
ü Experience in Hammer

PMO
No of Positions: 4

Role Requirements:

ü Around 2 - 4 yrs & 6 – 8 yrs total experience
ü Experience in a PMO position (BFSI/Captive Exp. preferred)
ü Experience in revamping/streamlining processes
ü Experience in Metrics Dashboards, data collection & reporting
Well-versed with risk concepts and reporting
ü Experience in implementing Group-wide initiatives
ü Experience in creating presentations for senior leaders/group heads
ü Excellent people management skills
ü Working knowledge on SharePoint portal & MS Project
ü Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint and MSword Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving abilities

Mainframe
No of Positions: 3

Role Requirements:
ü Experience 3 - 5 Yrs (Team Member) & 7 - 8 (Sr Team Member)
ü Strong knowledge COBOL, JCL, VSAM
ü Strong in DB2, CICS
ü Any NCFM Related certifications on Basics of Financial Markets, Derivatives.
ü Knowledge on the Financial Services Industry is a plus

Mainframe Testing
No of Positions: 2


Role Requirements:
ü Experience 3 - 5 Yrs (Team Member) & 7 - 8 ( Team Lead)
ü Strong knowledge Mainframe testing
ü Strong in Batch DB2 Testing

Natural Adabas
No of Positions: 1


Role Requirements:
ü Experience 3 - 5 Yrs (Team Member)
ü Strong knowledge Mainframes Technologies
ü Strong experience Natural & Adabas

Production Support
No of Positions: 13


Role Requirements:
ü Experience 1 - 3 Yrs
ü Basic knowledge in Unix / Windows, SQL, Autosys
ü Good knowledge in Production Support process
ü L1 Production Support
ü 24*7 Night Shift Involved

Oracle
No of Positions: 3


Role Requirements:
ü Experience 3 - 5 Yrs
ü Strong knowledge Oracle PL/SQL, UNIX
ü Experience in Oracle 10G
ü Expert level of experience in writing Oracle Stored Procedures and Packages

Unix Shell Scripting
No of Positions: 4


Role Requirements:
ü Experience 3 - 5 Yrs
ü Unix, Shell Scripting, Perl
ü Database(Oracle / SQL Server)
ü Production Support
ü 24*7 Night Shift Involved

Current Technology Openings at Bank of America, Mumbai, Feb'10 - CLOSED

Interested candidates send me your profiles and do mention the reference no. at Shoaib_Khot@ml.com for screening.


Senior Software Engineer ITS GMP


Job Reference No: MUM00251

Role Requirements:


ü 2-3 years experience working on Support projects

ü Technologies: Primary - Perl scripting, UNIX, Production support

ü Secondary - Shell scripting , general SQL knowledge will be preferred

ü Good to Have /Added advantage - Autosys , Databases

(preferably Sybase)

ü Preferable experience in the domain of Global Capital

Markets, or Investment Banking, especially with

understanding of Mortgages

ü Qualification : BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech/MCA



Senior Software Engineer



Job Reference No:MUM00287

Role Requirements:


ü This position is for Team Member of Cognos based Reporting Team

ü Years of experience - 2-4 yrs

ü Must have strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts - primary Informatica tool, Good to have Cognos 8.4, Must have -SQL Server 2005 , Oracle.

ü Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving abilities

ü Experience in finance domain / migration related projects will be plus point.



Analyst GMRT

Job Reference No:MUM00237

Role Requirements:


ü DB Developer with 4-6 Years of experience in database development with Strong Core Java , UNIX & scripting skills

ü Minimum 4-6 years with enterprise-level relational databases with Oracle (10g&11g) with particular emphasis on advanced PL/SQL development

ü Exposure to full lifecycle of database development and management with strong relational

ü Strong SQL skills including query optimization, stored procedures, views, materialized views, partitioning and triggers

ü Strong knowledge of data manipulation using stored procedures

ü Strong Core Java, UNIX & Scripting Skills





Senior Analyst

Job Reference No:MUM00288

Role Requirements:


ü Around 5 - 7 yrs total experience

ü This position is for Team Lead of Cognos based Reporting team

ü Around three years of Team Leader Experience

ü Experience in finance domain / migration related projects will be plus point

ü Hands on Technically on Cognos 8.4. Must have strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts , Informatica tool, SQL Server 2005 ,Oracle

ü Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving abilities

ü Experience in finance domain / migration related projects will be plus point



Senior Manager GMRT - ELT QA

Job Reference No:MUM00267

Role Requirements:


ü Around 8-10 years of experience

ü Should be able to handle a team of around 20 associates, where in multiple team leads will be reporting to him

ü Well versed with test planning and test strategy

ü Well versed with QA processes and standards

ü Good communication skills

ü Good Manual testing and Descent exposure to automation

ü Exposure in handling multiple projects

ü Good reporting capability

ü Project Management (Manual + Automation), Resource management, work allocation, hands testing if required. Metric updation to both onshore as well as offshore management