by Angela Guess
Reed Elsevier is looking for a Software Engineer in Boca Raton, FL. In this position candidates will “Use your ETL skills for data analysis, troubleshooting and the processing of large datasets. Other tasks include build process automation using your shell scripting skills with our ‘Big Data’. This position allows the opportunity to become acquainted with the cutting edge HPCC technology (http://hpccsystems.com/ ) for massive parallel processing of data.” Must-have skills include: “Extract-Transform-Load (ETL). UNIX experience (proficient in navigation, file manipulation and shell scripting). Some programming experience. Able to multi-task and pay close attention to detail. Thrive in a time-critical environment.”
Qualifications for the position include: “2 – 4 years experience with proficient knowledge and understanding of the full lifecycle development process including design, development, testing and implementation of simple to moderate complexity systems. Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and non technical staff. Strong written and verbal communication skills including effectively communicating technical concepts to technical and non- technical audiences. Ability to provide .detail information and .summarize to various levels of staff including management. Ability to effectively resolve issues/problems to reach a workable and successful solution. Ability to learn, understand and develop large systems of simple-to-moderate complexity. Ability to work in ambiguous situations. Ability to deliver a quality code product as scheduled.”
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