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Senior Software SQA Lead Engineer (will establish the program), North Dallas area, 90-105K

April 14, 2010

Senior Software SQA Lead Engineer (will establish the program), North Dallas area, 90-105K target + 3 weeks vacation + profit share

This is a senior level role that will be responsible for establishing the Test/QA program for a small company, develop test plans, test cases and methods. This is a well established company but really wants to formalize the QA/test group as the company expands. Candidate will put their signature on a very important endeavor. Excellent opportunity to expand your skills in the Digital Video Communication / Digital Signage and related Video space. Candidate will serve an important and highly visible role in software quality test and assurance working with low level embedded software engineers and high level GUI interface engineers (and everyone in-between including communication layer developers). Will develop test cases, test plans, test scripts. Test scripts are custom and written in JavaScript. Will support a team of less than 10 software engineers, who have traditionally been responsible for the QA and test. Will formalized the program and lead black box testing efforts too.

Skills sought: 10+ years software QA / test experience supporting engineering efforts, Will ideally come from the Video Communication world (Digital signage, DVR, Set-top-box, etc.), telecom, scientific electronics, communications or intense electronics environment with device driver, kernel level, embedded and firmware development. Significant Linux / Windows background and prior experience testing in a C++/Linux environment. Superior problem solving abilities. Will likely have served as a software engineer at some point. Past experience programming in JavaScript, HTML and designing test code in general is a plus but not required. Must have experience developing test plans, test suites, custom test etc. Will likely be able to read C++ (Windows or Linux). Prefer leadership experience in the SQA area.

BSCS or related.

Please send you MS Word formatted resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com

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Project / Performance Manager, strong salary+ great benefits, Dallas

March 29, 2010

Project / Performance Manager, strong salary+ great benefits including profit share, near downtown Dallas

If you are an expert at coordinating and strategically managing projects and resources, join this fast-growth telecommunications company as a Project and Performance Manager. Use your effective leadership and relationships skills with business leaders, change agents, and departmental staff to improve performance, solve problems, train and coach personnel, and achieve financial objectives. Knowledge of lean and six sigma tools and principles is needed, along with ability to advise senior management on progress. You will liaison with engineering group stakeholders to understand and document procedures, establish measurement plans and tools, and implement needed change. Identifying and executing process improvements, analyzing statistics, and reporting and presenting relevant data will be required. You will participate in the testing, training, and writing of control plan documentation and process enhancement. The company provides a generous benefits plan and opportunities to grow in career strengths and to impact the future of the firm. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

Requirements
– Bachelors degree in a relevant business area
– 5+ years in telecommunications industry
– Certified Black Belt, PMP, or similar experience in telecommunication networks, with emphasis on continuous improvement implementations
– Lean knowledge, experience and training, and track record of applying lean concepts and principles across an organization
– Well versed in MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and Visio
– Excellent training and presentation skills and experience
– Ability to travel occasionally and to work flexible hours as needed to meet project deadlines

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Production Technician, 6-Month Contract target, North Dallas

March 26, 2010

Production Technician, 6-Month Contract target, North Dallas

If your background includes expertise with electro-mechanical assembly operations, including inspection of raw materials and system level quality oversight, you will enjoy this role at a growing high-tech firm offering essential services to Fortune clients. Working in tandem with the Systems Technician, you will keep a major project on track, including documentation, work instructions, and necessary reports. You will perform inspection of raw materials, use calipers to examine and vet specs on engineering drawings, use height gages, and other measurement techniques and tools, including basic hand tools. Maintenance of weekly material levels needed to keep material flow available for projects, along with using GUI to follow quality manuals and perform final system verification. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

Requirements:
– 5+ years experience in a high energy, high tech production environment
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills
– Ability to follow detailed work instructions and to read controlled engineering drawing, prints and specs
– Able to work well with hand tools and life and carry up to twenty pounds
– Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work well in a fast-paced growth environment
– Associates degree or higher in mechanical- or electronics-related technology is desirable

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Signaling Specialist/Engineer, near downtown Dallas

March 26, 2010

Signaling Specialist/Engineer, near downtown Dallas

Take on a vital role as the Signaling Specialist/Engineer at a rapid growth Dallas-area telecom service provider. You will coordinate strategies to define, implement and maintain voice communication architecture and interrelated network connections and hardware. Your experience with SS7, CAMEL, TCAP, INAP and similar systems will be used to deploy, debug, trace, and analyze call flows. Gather and study specifications, write test cases, and execute scenarios to ensure system efficiency. You will also manage projects involving signaling initiatives, plan technology blueprints, and optimize and configure telecom systems and services, both Internet based and TDM. This friendly, fast-growing company provides a generous salary, excellent benefits package and room to progress in your career. For immediate consideration, send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com.

Requirements
– Track record of preparing and implementing SS7 interoperability tests with incumbent operators, and experience monitoring and managing core network functions and SS7 to VoIP gateways
– Proven ability to handle escalated needs for operations team, including managing internal and external projects involving outsourced suppliers and external clients
– Direct experience with signal transfer points and signal control points Eagle, PT, and similar platforms
– Systems design and use expertise with installation, cabling wiring, tools, components, peripherals, and test accessories
– Ability to research and resolve IP telephony issues and recommend IP products
– Expertise with technical documentation, procedural manuals, and help desk processes
– Strong customer service orientation, along with experience in team-oriented, collaborative environments
– On-call availability and flexibility
– Working knowledge of UNIX and Linux, with Asterisk and other scripting languages a plus
– Deep knowledge of SS7 protocol, including MTP and ISUP, and relevant certification tests, along with expertise in SS7 systems, theory, ping pong diagrams, call-flows, message types, failure modes, and related issues
– Hands-on expertise with SIP, H 323, TCP/IP is desirable
– Operational knowledge of trap monitoring equipment, i.e., Acturna, INET, HP, or similar
– Familiarity with network topologies like ATM, ISDN and Frame Relay
– Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
– BS in telecommunications, computer science, electrical engineering or similar area, and/or 10 years experience
–Telephony, IP, and SS7 certifications desirable

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Telecom Traffic Engineer, near downtown Dallas

March 26, 2010

Telecom Traffic Engineer, near downtown Dallas

Manage reporting, utilization and forecasting of TDM and VoIP switches routers, nodes and interconnections for company TDM and VoIP networks at this growing telecommunications service provider. Measure and monitor performance, produce reports and statistics, forecast usage and make recommendations to ensure compliance with industry best practices. Forecast capacity related to high-level design and planning, including metrics such as ports, busy hour call attempts, CPUs, Erlang, and respective trends on network and customer centric elements. Analysis of existing data, forecasting, and detailed reporting of usage to management will be key aspects of your role. Interact with internal and external ILEC, CLEC and client staff to provide superior service. The company provides an excellent benefits package with generous paid time off and opportunities to grow. If you meet the requirements listed, please send MS Word resume to resume [at] alynpatrick [dot] com for immediate consideration.

Requirements:
– 3+ years prior ILEC, CLEC, and RLEC experience must be clearly delineated on resume
– Track record with systems used to analyze network capacity
– Experience with performance monitoring of TDM, TCP/IP, SIP and VoIP protocols
– Data mining, data documentation techniques
– UNIX usage and knowledge of UNIX commands for data extraction a major plus
– PC skills with MS Office suite, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills required
– Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

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