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I’ve recently had some interesting conversations with senior level leadership about how they go about hiring software engineers (and also the reasons they come up with for not being able to hire those engineers). I had an inkling that many leaders approach “selling” their opportunity to engineering candidates somewhat backwards – selling the glitz and glam, the vision, the CEO, the parties, or the allure of Options/Equity, while they should be discussing completely different factors. So,…See More
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Posted on June 20, 2012 at 9:55am 1 Comment 1 Like
I’ve recently had some interesting conversations with senior level leadership about how they go about hiring software engineers (and also the reasons they come up with for not being able to hire those engineers). I had an inkling that many leaders approach “selling” their opportunity to engineering candidates somewhat backwards – selling the glitz and glam, the vision, the CEO, the parties, or the allure of Options/Equity, while they should be discussing completely different factors. So,…
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- At 8:13pm on June 2, 2008,
Anisha Gupta said… - Hello,
If you have a moment, I'd appreciate your help. Please take a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be interested in the position, or anyone else who could help me find a great candidate.
Thanks for your help!
Title: QE
Skills: Quality Engineering methodologies, LoadRunner, QTP
Location: Boston, MA
Tax term: FULLTIME
Pay rate: DOE
Length: Fulltime
Position ID: MAQE08
Job description:
Currently we have multiple positions for Quality Engineer for our direct client in Boston, MA. This is a Long term position in Boston. As a quality engineer on in Business Applications, your primary focus will be running performance projects. You will focus on the needs analysis, measurement, tracking, reporting, and implementing of quality assurance measures on a complement of projects and applications, both new and existing.
[ CLIENT IS OPEN FOR H1 TRANSFERS ALSO BUT WE NEED LOCAL BOSTON CANDIDATES ONLY]
Requirements:
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering
• Performance/GUI testing experience including use of third party tools (Empirix eTest / eLoad / LoadRunner / QTP)
• Proficiency in Quality Engineering methodologies
• Programming experience in multiple languages (Java, Perl, C/C++) a plus
• Experience with business application including commercial CRM/Siebel systems a plus
To apply, please forward your resume as a word document along with the following information at anisha.gupta@systemguru.com:
1. Availability
2. Contact Information
3. Expected salary
4. Relocation Feasibility (if required)
5. Work Authorization
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Best Regards
Anisha Gupta
Business Development Manager
SystemGuru, Inc
E-mail: Anisha.Gupta@SystemGuru.com
URL: www.SystemGuru.com
- At 11:46am on April 18, 2008, Anisha Gupta said…
- Hi Marie..
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- At 1:17pm on March 31, 2008,
Scott Sheldon said… - Hello Marie!
Hope its getting warmer there now, I used to live in Framingham working for EMC back in the 90's. Are you on linkedin.com?
connect with scott on linked in
Go Red Sox!
Scott
- At 1:29pm on March 26, 2008,
Carlos Adame said… - Marie,
Welcome to the site!
Carlos
- At 11:32am on March 26, 2008,
Ken Rochon said…
- Marie,
Welcome to a great site!
Hope you have a great day!
Ken
- At 10:13am on March 26, 2008, Chris Limboo said…
- Welcome On Board...
- At 9:24am on March 26, 2008,
Martin Burns said… - Welcome to Slouch's World, Marie - we all just orbit within it :)
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