Director Database Platform and System Engineering

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About Comverse:

 

Comverse is the world’s leading provider of software and systems that enable multimedia network based enhanced services. More than 450 communication service providers in more than 125 countries use Comverse call completion, messaging, content and billing solutions to increase revenues, strengthen customer loyalty, and improve operational efficiency.Our converged billing solution is creating cutting edge technology to service a variety of industries and sectors. 

 

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Our mission is to be the first choice of service providers for solutions that enhance the Total Communication experience. To be the first, we need to hire the best. Our goal is to attract the best talent around the globe - individuals with vision, creativity, and the energy to lead the changes that take place in the communications industry each day.

 

Comverse offers its employees a unique blend of an informal work environment and a corporate culture that encourages personal empowerment. Comverse employees enjoy a high level of job satisfaction, global career opportunities, flexible hours, and a competitive benefits package.

 

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Job Title: Director Database Platform and System Engineering

 

Location:  Mt. Laurel, NJ

 

Job Description:

 

The Engineering organization, which is part of the Core Engineering team, is responsible for the design and development of the system infrastructure items that are key contributors to the reliability, availability, and operations of the CBS systems:Database Technology. This includes the design and creation of the DB (e.g., Oracle) to support key system features and DB reliability and availability features such as backup/restore and monitoring.Operating System and Platform Technology. This includes the definition of the operating system (e.g., AIX, Linux), clustering technology (e.g., HACMP, Veritas) and hardware platforms (e.g., EMC disk subsystems, rack mount servers, etc.) that are needed for the CBS system. Network Design. A reliable and high performance network is key to the success of the CBS system. The initial network design is done by the Engineering team.System Installation.  This includes the design and creation of the packages required to install the various CBS system component including those provided by third party vendors. The Engineering team is the focal point for the consolidation of the numerous components that comprise the CBS system. While the Engineering team is not responsible for developing all of the components that are in a CBS system, it is responsible for ensuring that all of the components are packaged and matched with the correct hardware platform (e.g., AIX, Linux) and third party packages.

Another important responsibility of the Engineering team is the creation and maintenance of the CBS build environment.

The candidate should have a proven track record of developing and deploying products. This position is a “hands-on” position in that the candidate will be expected to have subject matter expertise in several of the areas listed above and should be able to counsel team members on key design and development directions. The candidate will be expected to work with team members to plan and deliver on project schedules. In addition, the candidate will need to work with other development teams, Product Management, PQA teams, and others to ensure that the needs of the project are met.

Some travel may be required (to development sites).

 

Job Requirements:

The candidate should have experience in the following areas:Development Management Experience. The candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in managing large and complex projects. The assignment involves working with other teams that are located around the world (e.g., US, Israel, France, India) and involve numerous system components (i.e., over 20).Vendor Managements Experience. Third party products are a key part of the CBS system. The candidate should have experience working with external service and hardware providers to negotiate deliverables and statements of works (SOW). This will include work with internal Comverse organizations and external third party providers.Operating System Knowledge. The Engineering assignment requires the candidate to have a working knowledge in several operating systems (e.g., AIX, Solaris, Linux, Windows). In addition, a familiarity with hardware configurations (e.g., disk subsystems, space/power requirements, etc.) is a plus.High Availability experience. High Availability and Reliability are keys to the success of the CBS system. The candidate should have experience in the design and/or architecture of highly available systems (e.g., Telco switching system) or high availability solutions (e.g., clustering). Project Management. The candidate should have demonstrated the skills to direct a team of various disciplines across diverse geographies. Billing (Real-Time and/or Post-Paid). It would be a plus for the candidate to have experience with a Billing system and its various components.Configuration Management knowledge. The candidate should have a working knowledge of configuration management processes required for large projects and the tools associated with them (e.g., Clearcase, Clearquest, CVS, etc.).



Desired Skills:

 

Negotiation skills. A key to the success of the Engineering assignment is for the candidate to work with various organizations with differing priorities. The candidate needs to understand the differences and work with others to arrive at a mutually understood solution that meets the needs of CBS and its customer base.

Team Player

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work with cross function teams