JasperSoft Report Writer (39952)

IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a JasperSoft Report Writer to join our customer in Phoenix, AZ. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Local Candidates are preferred for this role. This is a 6 month contract to begin with and a good possibility for extension or go full time.

Our Client provides a challenging and rewarding environment utilizing state of the art technologies and tools. Most of the Client applications are web-based, image and workflow-enabled and support a broad range of activities for their customers.

Primary Duties:

• Work with the Client Scrum teams to develop JasperSoft reports for applications being developed by the Scrum teams.

• Attend Scrum Meetings including daily standup meetings, planning meetings, reviews and retrospectives.

• Develop, test and implement JasperSoft reports.

• Develop JasperSoft report standards.

• Convert existing Cognos reports to JasperSoft reports.

• Work with other Software Engineers in identifying and resolving JasperSoft report issues.

• Work with Project Managers to provide estimate of effort for work and progress of work.

• Work with Business Analysts and business users to understand JasperSoft report requirements.

• Work with Quality Assurance and Release Coordinator to transition changes made from development to system test and to production.

• Use incident tracking system JIRA to document changes made and progress.

• Use software version control Mercurial to track code changes.

• Attend status meetings as required.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent (minimum 5 years experience in Information Technology)

• Minimum 3 years experience in developing custom reports

• Minimum 3 years experience in JasperSoft Reports development

• Minimum 3 years experience using Oracle databases

• Minimum 3 years experience in writing SQL

• Minimum 3 years experience using software development methodologies to perform analysis, design, construction and implementation of custom software

Preferred skills:

• Experience using Agile methodology is a plus

• Experience in writing Java applications is a plus

• Experience in the Financial/Retirement sector, including administration of retirement systems and/or health insurance is a plus

• Proven ability to multi-task on concurrent projects

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Participation in education will be considered a plus.

Additional Information : 

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". 

- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.

- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment. 

THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:

Email your candidate/s resume to  joseph dot shelton at idealforce.com along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.

Disclaimer : 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.