wskS2K

If you know anyone who wants to work in Berlin, CT send them to nu.com and click on careers.Hope this link works....

paivag

Sure I'll pass the word. Unfortunately US based developers are as scarce as punch cards around here. Hell I don't even advise kids I know to go into IT unless they truely love technology even then I don't tell them to do a CS degree.

BTW, what software skills are needed? Any particular apps?

wskS2K

Here is the info from the website. If anyone is interested they need to go to NU.com and select careers.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline or the equivalent technical training and work experience and a minimum of 2 years of related experience for the EI (2) level position OR 5 years related experience is required for the FI (3) level position; a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline and at least 8 years related experience is required for the GI(4) level position.

In addition to exceptional analytical skills, the successful candidates must demonstrate strong customer focus, team membership skills and oral/written communications skills. A proven track record of producing quality products to predetermined standards and specifications plus a desire to learn and apply new skills are required. Project management skills are a definite plus. Experience in distributed technologies and proprietary databases a plus. Experience with GE-Smallworld is a plus.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We seek talented IT application developers to participate in the development, maintenance and enhancement of applications in a variety of business units throughout Northeast Utilities. Possible assignments include some or all of the following:

plan, design, develop, test, coordinate, implement and maintain computer business applications;
analyze business/technical and related issues to formulate and develop or purchase new and/or modified computer programs/systems;
create revisions to existing programs, systems and procedures and use appropriate tools to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion and storage; and/or,
reconcile user requirements with existing and/or projected computer capacity, capabilities and performance.

Applicants must include with their application a list of technologies in which they are experienced.

This job is being posted simultaneously internally and externally. Equal consideration will be given to all candidates.