Careers at Equinox IT Solutions

Job Description:
Building and updating new websites for clients requires the ability to outline technical specifications, make recommendations and build according to modern-day web standards and best practices. Maintaining client websites includes adding content, keeping active backups, ensuring the security of the site, and keeping software up to date. The right developer for our team should be as motivated and passionate about web development as we are someone who believes code is poetry, with an intrinsic beauty all its own someone who believes that the guts of a website should be just as beautiful as the user interface. We want someone who’s comfortable working as part of a team, sharing ideas and learning from other web geeks.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Working with our team on understanding a client’s needs for their website.
• Converting PSD website mockups to functional, custom themes in WordPress.
• Troubleshooting design issues with CSS, website layouts, graphics, etc. including cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
• Day to day maintenance of existing websites and features.
• Maintain direct contact with clients on current and future project work.
• Hold and attend client meetings as needed.
• Maintain and promote organized files, documents and web development processes.
• Proactively maintain a set of code standards for the agency to adhere to maintain regular backups of all client websites, track time accurately.
• Familiarity with WordPress, the WordPress ecosystem, WordPress security, and optimization.
• Be able to write clean, semantic HTML,CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and PHP.
• Know how to turn Photoshop or Illustrator files into live HTML / functional WordPress themes.
• The ability to create custom themes and integrate plugins that are user-friendly and intuitive.
• Version control via Git and Github.
• Familiarity with WCAG standards.
• Understand SEO best practices.
• Have a solid understanding and command of various web hosts and database management tools (MySQL via PhpMyAdmin).
• Stay up to date on current web trends, technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of agency-related development experience.
• Ability to listen and critically analyze client needs.
• Proficient skills in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac or PC.
• The ability to clearly communicate ideas to team members and clients.
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Programmer Analyst is a member of the Intuitional Information Systems team that supports the College community’s use of electronic resources. Working with various campus departments and ITS colleagues, the successful candidate will acquire business process knowledge; master workflows; and provide programming, data integration support, and reporting to create efficiencies in support of the mission of the College. The Programmer Analyst will also manage project timelines to ensure that critical deadlines are met. Other dues include administrative software and database maintenance, such as performing upgrades and patches.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Providing systems analysis for Ellucian’s Banner ERP and other administrative applications, often spanning multiple functional areas.
• Programming data integrations between disparate campus systems.
• Performing requirements analysis; analyzing business processes; reviewing alternatives and recommending solutions; providing training and technical assistance to end-users and IT colleagues; developing testing procedures; wring documentation.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems needed for maintenance, report wring, data conversion, and modification of the College’s administrative applications.
• Configuring information systems to support and enhance business processes.
• Working independently to understand the technical operation of a wide variety of software and services.
• Wring specifications and working with IT colleagues and vendors to implement complex information systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A baccalaureate degree and three years’ experience working in a software development environment, or an appropriate combination of training, work experience, and skills.
• 3+ years of experience wring complex SQL.
• 3+ years of experience in designing, developing, and tuning Oracle PL/SQL (packages, procedures, functions, and triggers).
• Experience with SQL Developer and SQL Loader, or similar software.
• Strong knowledge of data integration techniques.
• Expertise using delivered application API.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database fundamentals and relational database concepts.
• Knowledge of software life-cycle, including design, testing, and implementation techniques.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal communication and technical wring, as well as the ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical audiences.
• The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to work both independently and with a team on small- and large-scale projects in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Must have a collaborative spirit and the ability to contribute meaningfully to group discussions and work within a high performing team to create innovative systematic solutions to complex problems.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems with an Oracle back-end database (e.g. Ellucian Banner or PeopleSoft).
• Performing upgrades to administrative database and software applications such as PowerFAIDS, Mainsaver, Kronos, and R25/25Live.
• Experience in developing ETL processes and procedures; fluency with best practices for ETL design and development.
• Experience with Cognos, Argos, or Crystal Reports.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrates Initiative: Works proactively to identify deficiencies, and recommends and implements necessary solutions, methods, procedures, or projects.
• Action-Oriented: Works diligently and exudes a high level of energy; thinks quickly; makes things happen; maximizes spontaneous opportunities and eagerly pursues new challenges.
• Analytical: Works to understand a complex situation, issue, or problem by breaking it down into smaller pieces. Uses a step-by-step approach to evaluate consequences and implications.

Position Description:
The Senior Software Developer will provide software development services to classified computer networks in the service of the National Security Administration mission.

What You’ll Get to Do:
Lead a team to design, develop, and test application software to fulfill unique requirements on Windows, Unix, or other specified platforms.
Build applications using a specified programming language per the Government.
Build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for custom applications.
Respond to evolving requirements in an agile environment.

You’ll Bring these Qualifications:
Minimum eight (8) years experience programming with object-oriented programming languages.
Minimum five (5) years experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum five (5) years experience Developing Unix applications using make files or comparable build environment.
Experience developing complex programs using C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages.
Minimum three (3) years leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management.
Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy).

Description:
We are seeking a Ruby/Rails Developer to join our team! You will develop and implement unique web-based applications. The work is a mix of re-architecting applications along with the excitement of adding new features and micro services to our ecosystem. We are looking for a well-rounded, intelligent professional… an engineer. We are looking for someone that meets the following.
Responsibilities:
Design, create, and modify web applications
Create back-end code and interfaces for existing and new web platforms
Analyze user needs to implement web applications that are highly performant
Keep up-to-date on software developments and trends
Qualifications:
Previous experience in web development or other related fields
4+ years of general programming experience
2+ years of Ruby/Rails programming experience
Experience with other programming languages such as: python, go, haskell, or Lua
Experience programming against SQL databases (postgreSQL, MySQL, etc)
Familiarity with RESTful design
Familiarity with with HTML, Javascript, or other related languages
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail
DevOps practices

Job Summary:
This is an intermediate level position for a UI developer. This individual must be capable of performing analysis, design, implementation, testing, maintenance and support tasks with minimal supervision. This position requires interaction with other group members and departments, and as such, requires excellent communication skills. This position requires the ability to work independently, as well as in collaboration with others to implement solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Translate technical and design artifacts into fully-functional features for external users by developing well-designed, testable, and efficient HTML, CSS, and React components.
Manage definition and progress of stories and tasks using Atlassian JIRA.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participating in Scrum ceremonies, discovery and ideation sessions, as well as architecture, design, and code reviews.
Ensure deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements.
Assist customer support with technical problems and questions.
Lead or participate in other projects or duties.
Qualifications and Skills:
Can demonstrate professional contribution to developing enterprise-level platforms or design systems with efficient and effective front-end technologies.
Can demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of one or more front-end JavaScript frameworks, containers, and libraries (e.g. React, Redux, Angular, Vue, etc.). Preference is given to knowledge of React and Redux.
Can demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of HTML5 and CSS3.
Proficient with object-oriented analysis and design skills.
Proficient with object-oriented programming language and techniques.
Proficient with client usage of RESTful services and JSON.
Familiarity with UI debugging and accessibility tools..
Familiarity with visual and interface design practices and theories (gestalt principles, typography, grid systems, visual hierarchy, color theory, etc.).
Familiarity with HCI principles, accessibility requirements, usability best practices, and heuristics.
Ability to integrate seamlessly into SCRUM teams and ceremonies.
Ability to apply professional concepts, experience, and company objectives in order to perform an in-depth analysis of situations or data to resolve complex issues in creative ways.
Must possess strong, interpersonal competency in written and verbal communication, collaboration, active listening, presentation, and facilitation.
Must be oriented to framing our efforts around the customer problems we are solving and the outcomes that will achieve for the business.
B.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years of experience in software engineering.