IT Systems Integration Specialist

What you will enjoy doing

The IT Systems Integration Specialist is primarily responsible for the automation of business processes by –seamless integration among ALPLA's Business IT Systems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Integrate existing business systems by implementing interfaces and changing work processes accordingly.
• Provide support in the definition of new working processes that utilize these integrated systems.
• Train users and provide them with support for the start-up of these processes.
• Ensure that all developed/automated integrated processes are operational at all times.
• Ensure that information in multiple systems is kept consistent.
• Support, troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to the interfaces and middleware. (Includes all modules/interfaces).
• Gather requirements from disparate sources to automate new processes based on justifiable needs.
• Create and manage new projects as necessary based on Alpla’s needs.
• Maintain test environments with reliable data to help ensure quick deployments.
• Prepare reports/plans to prove project worthiness. Recommend optimal solutions as necessary.
• Seek approval, approve and report monthly expenses as necessary as it relates to Integration or any related function.
• Create and maintain documentation on applications and processes when necessary.
• Create and maintain an ongoing record of cost savings achieved by this integration task.

What makes you great

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree (Computer Information Systems)
• Masters Degree (Project Management)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (SharePoint, Office)
• Microsoft Certified Trainer
• 13 years database design, database programming and data analysis experience
• 13 years Instructional Training experience
• 12 years experience hands-on software development
• 10 years experience as a Lead Software Engineer/Architect
• 7 years Project Management experience
• 6 years network administration experience
• 5 years portal design and development using SharePoint Technologies

Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent Problem Solver.
• Proficient with full Software Development Life Cycle (using Agile or similar Methodology).
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading and managing complex projects.
• Ability to work on a team or alone (communicative, reliable, etc) to resolve issues.
• Ability to accurately derive requirements based on user complaints/requests.
• Excellent at accurately identifying, interpreting and implementing conceptual requirements.
• Comfortable working to resolve issues generated from disparate systems.
• Comfortable making impactful recommendations and decisions.
• Proficient with the following:
  • ASP.NET using VB.NET and C#
    • AJAX, XML, HTML
  • SQL Server (2000 through 2008)
    • Database Engine, Integration Services, Reporting Services, Stored Procedures, Functions, etc.
  • OOP Principles
  • Application Testing and Support
  • Documentation
• General knowledge of communication protocols (FTP,HTTP, etc)

What you can expect working with us

• Health and Wellness Care Program
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays