Careers

Zircon is a rapidly growing company with a big market and even bigger vision. We are looking for talented innovators to shape that vision and seize our market. Zircon software is already sold and implemented by a network of partners around the globe. We're lead by a world-class management team with strong financial backing.

Now is the perfect time to join Zircon! We offer great opportunities to contribute and learn in a friendly and exciting environment. You'll be a part of a growing team that's making a difference in the business world with new ideas that are changing the future of parallel processing.

Open Positions

• Developer
• Senior Developer
• Project Manager
• Architect

Developer

Summary

Technical Developers play an important role on Zircon projects while accelerating their learning of technology and best practices. Technical Developers primarily act as individual contributors, working on assigned tasks independently within the larger team. Technical Developers assist senior resources at all stages of the development cycle and in some cases have direct client interaction.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

1-5 years of technical development experience
Basic understanding of the following: Object-oriented design and development concepts; algorithms, data structures, web development technologies (JavaScript, AJAX); database design theory and SQL
Strong knowledge of either C, C++, Network programming, UNIX, or Java and familiarity with scripting languages such as PHP or Python. ACE/TAO a must, along with a thorough understanding of programming techniques on a multi-thread environment. Solid experience with debugging, reuse, source code management strategies (e.g. forking, branching), and/or release management
Some experience with web design and information architecture

Consulting Experience

Participate in analyzing client processes through needs analysis and assist in recommending new business models, workflows, or innovative solutions.
Write documentation for requirements analysis, design specifications, installation guides, or project work plan.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Good verbal and written communications skills; good presentation and facilitation skills

Culture Fit

A strong desire to create outstanding deliverables for our clients
Flexibility is key. Must be open to adapting past experience to actual Zircon engagements
Interest in collaborating across the company to share knowledge and learn from others; participate in internal training, workshops on technical topics; express an overall desire to contribute to the methodology and technical depth of the company.

Interest in collaborating outside Zircon to share knowledge and learn from others; participate in technical discussions via blogs and forums; work with other developers and users to resolve technical issues.
Problem solving, teamwork, transparent communications, self-directed management style and quest for constant learning are the key behaviors that drive success at Zircon and should be evident in all in this role.

Senior Developer

Summary

Senior Technical Developers play a critical delivery role on Zircon projects. These experienced individual contributors provide guidance to less experienced consultants and can lead small teams and work streams. They are expected to provide estimates for their own work (and a small team's work) to the Technical Lead or Architect to whom they report, and they interact with the lead level on the client side. Senior Developers provide high quality deliverables while developing both their technical skills and their consulting craft.

Technical Knowledge& Skills

4-8 years of technical development experience
Strong knowledge of either C, C++, Network programming, UNIX, or Java and familiarity with scripting languages such as PHP or Python. ACE/TAO a must, along with a thorough understanding of programming techniques on a multi-thread environment.
Experience with several of the following: J2EE (EJB, Servlets, JSP, JMS, Struts, Hibernate, Spring, AJAX, Tag libraries); PHP; Javascript; SQL; Web Services (SOAP, REST); Databases (SQL, mySQL, Postgres, Oracle); Source Control (SVN/CVS/Rational)
A thorough understanding of OOAD methodologies, OO design patterns and popular open source J2EE Tools and Frameworks
Knowledge of web application MVC Architecture (Spring/Webwork/Struts or similar)
Significant experience with debugging, reuse, source code management strategies (e.g. forking, branching), and release management
Experience in developing J2EE server-side applications and web design and information architecture
Experience in the implementation of Open Source technologies (JBoss, MySQL, Apache, LAMP, RedHat, SuSE, Alfresco, exPublish)
Experience testing and delivering in a cross-browser environment, e.g. IE, FF, Safari, Opera

Consulting Experience

Assist in analyzing client processes through needs analysis and recommending new business models, workflows, or solutions
Facilitate user requirements sessions, design technical specifications for assigned modules, write documentation
Prior experience in facilitating clients through decision-making processes
Experience using professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Good verbal and written communications skills; good presentation and facilitation skills

Culture Fit

A strong desire to create outstanding deliverables for our clients
Flexibility is key. Must be open to adapting your experience to actual Zircon engagements
Interest in collaborating across the company to share knowledge and learn from others; participate in and lead internal training, workshops on technical topics; express an overall desire to contribute to the methodology and technical depth of the company
Interest in collaborating outside Zircon to share knowledge and learn from others; participate in technical discussions via blogs and forums; work with other developers and users to resolve technical issues; start to become a known voice in the community
Willing and able to guide/teach/mentor technical developers; create knowledge-sharing professional development opportunities for development staff
Problem solving, teamwork, transparent communications, self-directed management style and quest for constant learning are the key behaviors that drive success at Zircon. Must have developed skill and bias towards action in all of the above.

Project Manager

Summary

Project Managers orchestrate client projects using our proven agile delivery approach, the Zircon Assembly Methodology. PM's shape large scale and complex client engagements, working with delivery teams of 6 or more members or multiple teams of smaller size. PM's manage the client relationship at the Director level and have a high-level of commitment to client success.

Knowledge & Skills

10+ years experience on technical project teams or in product development or professional services environments in delivery-related roles; 5+ years in project leadership roles
Experience in planning, organizing, and executing projects of varying complexity, delivering them within specified timeframes and budgets; extensive experience managing projects of similar size and scope in a systems integration environment
Experience in custom application development and all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Ability to define and ensure objective measures of complex programs and experience in tracking and assessing projects based on project plans, budgets and resources.
Understanding of broad aspects of Project Management: Systems Analysis, Training, Infrastructure, Code development/testing
Experience facilitating requirements gathering sessions and establishing task prioritization
Extensive understanding of Fixed Price project planning and delivery
Experience guiding hiring, training and employee development practices within a team and project-based environment

Consulting Experience

Motivated to drive excellence in service delivery, methodology, and operations (track record of managing successful projects)
Ability to manage client expectations and manage scope throughout the lifecycle of the project; constantly and consistently communicate with the client and schedule, hold and lead client meetings as necessary
The ability to identify key influencers (on the client side) and develop a strong partnership throughout the lifecycle of the project
Ability to partner with Technical Architects and Technical Leads to understand and communicate the technical foundation of each project
Bias and ability to partner with the client and team to problem solve
Expert level experience in analyzing business goals and metrics, understanding best practices while maintaining clients' strategic direction
Able to meet or exceed established revenue goals (business development and utilization)
Excellent communicator (facilitation, presentation, verbal and written)

Culture Fit

Flexibility is key. Must be open to adapting past experience to actual Zircon engagements
Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment of continual change.
Interest in collaborating across the company to share knowledge and learn from others; participating in internal training, workshops on related topics and an overall desire to contribute to the project management practice across the company
Interest in playing an active leadership role in continuously improving Zircon Delivery practices and enthusiasm for maintaining Zircon' presence in online communities, blogs and forums
Assume a hands-on role in developing talent across the company and in building Zircon' brand externally
Problem solving, teamwork, transparent communications, self-directed management style and quest for constant learning are the key behaviors that drive success at Zircon. Must have developed skill and bias towards action in all of the above.
Willingness to travel to client sites as required

Technical Architect

Summary

Technical Architects lead the technical portion of the Zircon engagement, particularly for large and complex solutions. TA's evangelize Zircon' technical capabilities during pre-sales activities and interact at the VP and CXO level on the client side. Technical Architects are responsible for writing technical portions of SOWs and Proposals. They are leveraged across projects to ensure teams deliver solutions that meet business goals and user requirements; they can also manage mid-size and large teams. Technical Architects provide external leadership by speaking at events and maintaining Zircon' presence in the community. They also lead the continuous improvement of Zircon' solution delivery and guide the hiring, training and employee development practices for our technical delivery team.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

12+ years experience as a technical developer or related work experience; 6+ years in technical leadership roles; experience in a consulting environment
Strong knowledge of either C, C++, Network programming, UNIX, or Java and familiarity with scripting languages such as PHP or Python. ACE/TAO a must, along with a thorough understanding of programming techniques on a multi-thread environment.
Expertise in the design of architectural solutions for various problem types
Extensive knowledge in the areas of custom software development (Web development experience is required): OOAD Methodologies; OO Design Patterns; Open Source J2EE Tools and Frameworks (Hibernate, Struts, Spring, PHP, AJAX); Web Services, middleware and messaging technologies (MQ Series, JMS, TUXEDO); Web Application Servers and associated products (Portal, Commerce, Workflow, content server)
Extensive experience with debugging, reuse, source code management strategies (e.g. forking, branching), and release management
Regular speaker and/or publisher of thought leadership at relevant industry forums
Extensive understanding of Fixed Price Fixed Fee project planning and delivery
Experience guiding hiring, training and employee development practices within the technical discipline

Consulting Experience

Proven project management skills: estimating work, project planning and tracking, risk analysis, and scope control
Interact with and gain the trust of the highest level of technical and business unit level resources at client sites; proven ability to win client's confidence
High degree of comfort in supporting sales activities will be responsible for scoping Blueprint and Solution Assembly projects and authoring/reviewing proposals and SOWs; capable of identifying staffing needs and monitoring technical resources through all phases of project delivery
Expert level experience in analyzing business goals and metrics, understanding best practices while maintaining clients' strategic direction
Able to meet or exceed established revenue goals (business development and utilization)
Excellent communicator (facilitation, presentation, verbal and written)

Culture Fit

A strong desire to create outstanding deliverables for our clients
Flexibility is key. Must be open to adapting past experience to actual Zircon engagements
Interest in collaborating across the company to share knowledge and learn from others; participate in and lead internal training, workshops on technical topics; express an overall desire to contribute to the methodology and technical depth of the company
Interest in collaborating outside Zircon to share knowledge and learn from others; participate in technical discussions via blogs and forums; contribute to White Papers; work with other developers and users to resolve technical issues; a known œvoice and presence in the community
Hands-on role in developing talent across the company and to building Zircon' brand externally
Problem solving, teamwork, transparent communications, self-directed management style and quest for constant learning are the key behaviors that drive success at Zircon. Must have developed skill and bias towards action in all of the above