Configuration EngineerGlobal Solutions Delivery | Chicago, IL Company Description Vendavo is the leading provider of price management and optimization solutions for business-to-business companies worldwide. Vendavo solutions include comprehensive pricing analysis, optimization, price setting, and deal execution capabilities that help companies improve profits. Leading companies across chemicals, high-tech, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, mill products and distribution industries leverage Vendavo solutions to drive higher profits. Position Overview The Configuration Engineer will be a key member of the team in the development Vendavo customer solutions. He/she will work closely with the Lead configuration Engineer to implementing functional and technical design specifications and participate in a close technical team, in the application configuration efforts. Key Responsibilities:
Work closely in a technical team of technical resources in the design and configuration of Vendavo modules
Responsible for working with others in GSD and engineering groups for the resolution of technical issues
Work with customer IT resources and complete the project in the most efficient method
Should be willing to have a 25% travel commitment as part of project implementations to anywhere in US. Global travel flexibility would certainly be preferred but not mandatory
Skills Required:
At least 1 to 2 years of progressive experience in software development and/programming
Strong Java/J2EE coding and development experience. Experience must include application development on Internet technologies like HTTP, HTML, WebServices, SOAP, Java Script, etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in person, by telephone, and with large teams
Proficient in XML and SQL
In-depth knowledge of back-end databases, either Oracle or DB2 is mandatory. Both would be preferred.
Ability to work on a large scale project implementation
Working knowledge on any one of the following application servers [latest versions] is preferred: Weblogic, WebSphere, NetWeaver, JBoss
Understanding of development methodology and development life-cycle
Familiarity with tools such as Eclipse IDE, Perl, Ant, etc
Prior experience with projects spanning over 1 year with not less than 6-months in an onsite-offshore co-ordination model
Work well in a team of not less than four members in one prior project in a customer facing role
Requires Masters in CS/CE/IT or equivalent plus 1- 3 years experience or Bachelors in CS/CE/IT or equivalent plus 2-3 years experience