SQL Server 2005/.NET Architect/Developer

·  SQL Server 2005/.NET Architect/Developer

 

Friedrich, Klatt and Associates (FK&A), a fast-growing Chicago-based software development and consulting firm, seeks a .NET database application architect with experience in:  .NET 2.0 Framework-based Windows and Web development, relational and multidimensional data modeling with SQL Server 2005; enterprise reporting, OLAP, and other analytic techniques; data transformations using Integration Services; and TSQL or .NET stored procedure development.

 

FK&A’s early leadership with new Microsoft technologies challenges its consultants and developers to build and maintain state of the art skills. For example, Microsoft products just out of beta that we are working with include: .NET Framework 3.0, including especially the Windows Workflow Foundation, Project Server 2007, SharePoint Server 2007, and Visual Studio Tools for Office 3.0 and Office 2007.  We have been an aggressive early adopter of SQL Server 2005, including all of its bundled components.

 

Although we strongly prefer that candidates have similar early-adopter SQL Server 2005 and .NET experience, we will consider candidates with outstanding mastery of “legacy” releases who are looking for an opportunity to stretch their skills.

 

This position is perfect for a developer who prefers to approach software development from a strategic, high-level perspective, who likes complex problems, who enjoys interacting with clients, analyzing client business patterns, practices, and needs, and applying software development skills to develop solutions working closely with internal and client team members.

 Required Expertise: Advanced relational and multidimensional data modeling (ideally with SQL Server 2005); OLAP and enterprise reporting using Reporting Services, Crystal/Business Objects, or other products; data transformation experience with Integration Services, DTS, or other ETL tools; stored procedure development; in-depth .NET 2.0 development skills; and good client relationship and consulting skills, and business savvy.Desired Expertise: Mastery of statistics, time series analysis, clustering, and other analytic techniques using SQL Server 2005 Data Mining Services or other products; GIS technologies; exposure to Microsoft servers (e.g., Windows Server 2003, SharePoint Portal Server, Project Server, BizTalk); Microsoft certifications; .NET component and SharePoint Web Part development; Web Services; application security; model-driven development in environments such as Visual Studio Team System.Non-Tech Skills: Outstanding conceptual, verbal and writing skills; strong people skills; attentiveness to detail; liberal arts background a plus Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Training, Flex Time, SEP IRA Retirement Plan, Performance-Based Bonuses H1-B Visa: Will sponsor H1-B candidates Pay Rate: Salary competitive; dependent upon qualifications Type: Permanent full time