Date: Thu, 25 Feb 93 13:55:28 PST From: Conrad_Geiger To: user_groups@next.com Subject: v6.10 - NeXT Nugget News Digest (vol. 6, issue 10, February, 1993) NeXT Nugget News Digest (vol. 6, issue 10, February, 1993) *** TABLE OF CONTENTS *** NeXT / NeXTSTEP JOB POSITION OPENINGS => 51. Pencom Software Seeks 15 NeXT Engineers (North America) => 52. NeXTSTEP Development Postions in New York, Boston, and Washington, DC => 53. Michigan Consulting Group: NeXTSTEP Programming Experience => 54. ERGO SCIENCE Medical Looking NeXTSTEP Expertise in Boston All previous 47 Nugget News Digest issues from 1992 are archived at the Purdue ftp archive site: sonata.cc.purdue.edu. Conrad Geiger Manager, International NeXT User Group Program (over 420 groups worldwide) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ NeXT / NeXTSTEP JOB POSITION OPENINGS => 51. Pencom Software Seeks 15 NeXT Engineers For more information, contact: Clint Tomlinson Manager, NeXT Recruiting Pencom Software 9050 Capital of Texas Highway North Austin, Texas 78759 Telephone: 512-343-1111 Fax: 512/346-6444 E-Mail: clint@pencom.com Pencom Software Seeks 15 NeXT Engineers Location: North America (Northeast, Midwest, Texas, West, Canada) AUSTIN, TEXAS - February 4, 1993 - Pencom Software's team of NeXT engineers are specifically dedicated to serving both developers and end user organizations equipped with workstations and software from NeXT Computer, Incorporated. Already a NeXT-authorized systems integrator as well as a registered NeXT software developer, Pencom is expanding the service to capitalize on the growth NeXT has recently experienced. Pencom Software is a division of Pencom Systems Incorporated, a New York-based firm providing software engineering and manpower resources to Fortune 500 companies and leading computer firms since 1973. Currently the largest recruiting firm specializing in the UNIX/Open Systems market, Pencom employs over 500 people and maintains a large heterogeneous network of workstations including more than 70 NeXT machines. The following positions are available in the United States and in Canada: TEXAS 1- Senior Database Specialist * 5+ years database design and database applications development experience * 3 years application development experience in a UNIX environment * 2 years DBMS experience using an SQL-based DBMS * 1+ year applications experience in the NeXTSTEP environment * Strong background in proposal generation, system specification, third-party software evaluation, technology transfer, rapid prototyping * Experience with AppKit, DBKit, NeXTSTEP 3.0, OOD, C++, Objective-C * GUI and Porting experience NORTHEAST 3 - Development Technical Leads * Strong NeXTSTEP applications development * Strong UNIX/C, database programming (Sybase, Oracle, Informix) * Objective-C, AppKit, Interface Builder * High level applications design and rapid prototyping * Project/Technical lead experience * Good interpersonal skills (oral and written) * Technical support/OOP, OOD methodology transfer * 6 to 10 years experience 1 - System Administrator * NeXT/Sun/UNIX system administration * Network Management background * Objective-C or C++ * Background in a heterogeneous systems environment a must 1 - Software Engineer * NeXT/UNIX application software development * Strong NeXTSTEP, AppKit, Interface Builder * High level design, rapid prototyping * Ability to work in a dynamic team environment * Strong Objective-C or C++ * 5 to 8 years experience WEST 1 - Senior Database Specialist * 5+ years database design and database applications development (ORACLE preferred) * 3 years UNIX application development * 2 years RDBMS experience using an SQL-based RDBMS * 2+ year NeXTSTEP applications * AppKit, DBKit, NeXTSTEP 3.0, OOD, Objective-C MIDWEST 1 - Senior Systems Engineer * Provide NeXT applications development and support * Project Management/Project Lead experience * Very strong interpersonal skills, technical marketing experience a plus * Technology transfer of OOD, OOP methodologies * NeXTSTEP, Appkit, DBKit, Objective-C or C++ * 6 to 10 years experience 1 - Senior Applications Development Engineer * 5-7 years UNIX/C applications development * Financial applications (Equity Trading Systems in particular) * 1+ years NeXT/NeXTSTEP/AppKit/ DBKit/Objective-C * Sun, SYBASE/C++ a plus 4 - Software Engineers * NeXT/UNIX application software development * Strong NeXTSTEP, AppKit, Interface Builder * High level design, rapid prototyping in NeXT environment * Strong Objective-C or C++ * 2 to 5 years experience CANADA 2 - NeXT Contract Engineers * Strong NeXTSTEP applications development * Strong UNIX, Objective-C, C++ * AppKit, Interface Builder, DBKit required * Strong RDBMS * Transfer of NeXT technology * Software training or teaching experience * 6 to 10 years experience Sorry, these positions require permanent residence and 2+ years industry experience..Thank you for your understanding... More positions available soon!! For more information, contact: Clint Tomlinson Manager, NeXT Recruiting Pencom Software 9050 Capital of Texas Highway North Austin, Texas 78759 Telephone: 512-343-1111 Fax: 512/346-6444 E-Mail: clint@pencom.com ____________________________________________________________________ => 52. NeXTSTEP Development Postions in New York, Boston, and Washington, DC Opportunities to Invent the Future With NorthStar Technologies NorthStar Technologies, Inc. is an entrepreneurial firm specializing in innovative software product development, system integration, and mission-critical, client-server solutions. We intend to triple the size of our firm in 1993 and seek bright, energetic individuals -- interested in a ground floor opportunity -- with experience in NeXTSTEP/UNIX/Objective-C or SUN/UNIX/C++ and/ or relational database management systems (particularly Sybase). Specifically, NorthStar is looking for professionals with the following backgrounds: Junior Software Engineers BSCC or equivalent NeXTSTEP application development Experience in object-oriented design and development Objective-C, C++ Relational databases (preferably Sybase) Senior Software Engineers BSCC, MS preferred Expertise in NeXTSTEP application development Substantial experience in object-oriented design and development Objective-C, C++ Relational databases (preferably Sybase) Client-server development experience Database Specialists BSCC, MS preferred Relational database design and development (preferably Sybase) Thorough knowledge of SQL Database administration experience preferred Applications programming experience with database interface Object-oriented design and development experience Objective C or C++ Sequent administration experience a plus Client-Server Specialists BSCC, MS preferred Substantial experience in client-server computing (both client and server sides) Distributed applications/servers experience UNIX C Objective C or C++ Relational DBMS experience (preferably Sybase) Networking experience (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, etc.) Database Administrators BSCC or equivalent Thorough knowledge of major RDBMS, Sybase required RDBMS tuning and performance expertise SQL expertise Knowledge of C, Objective C, C++ preferred Sequent database administration experience a plus NeXT System Administrators BSCC or equivalent NeXT system administration expertise System administration in a heterogenous UNIX network environment preferred Communications experience (wide-area networks, modems, Internet, ftp, etc.) NeXT hardware installation experience (installing memory, motherboards, etc.) RDBMS experience (preferably Sybase) C, C++, Objective C experience desired Sequent administration experience a plus Positions are available in New York, Boston, and Washington, DC. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team to create state-of-the-art products, to offer innovative solutions to clients' problems, and to help us define our future, forward or fax your resume with a cover letter to: Morris Gartenberg Manager of Administration NorthStar Technologies, Inc. 15 Maiden Lane, Suite 803 New York, NY 10038 fax: 212-267-4468 email: gartenb@northstar.com ____________________________________________________________________ => 53. Michigan Consulting Group: NeXTSTEP Programming Experience Software Services Corporation (SWS Corp) is looking for students who have programming experience in NeXTSTEP for their growing object orienting consulting group. SWS Corporation is Ann Arbor, Michigan's largest computer consulting firm employing 150 technical professionals specializing in advanced software technologies. Students with professional experience are preferred (graduate level experience is also a plus). SWS is a NeXT Registered Developer. Inquiries and resumes should be directed to: Dave Cortright Manager of Technical Resources Software Services Corpatiobn Tel: 313-971-2300 FAX: 313-677-0230 ____________________________________________________________________ => 54. ERGO SCIENCE Medical Looking NeXTSTEP Expertise in Boston ERGO SCIENCE INCORPORATED is a medical technology company engaged in the discovery and development of novel methods of treating human disease. We will shortly be moving to our new Research and Development Center in Boston, which will house the company's Information Technology Group. ERGO SCIENCE is committed to developing the most advanced information system in the industry and is now looking for a core group of unusually skilled, motivated and creative developers to pioneer this effort. The project is to develop a World-Wide Clinic Information System. The Clinic Information System, using NeXT as the workstation of choice, will link the Research and Development Center with ERGO SCIENCE's remote clinical sites. We expect that our information technology, as well as our medical technology, will set a new standard. This is an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the genesis of an important effort. We are looking for a senior developer who has: - 2+ years NeXTSTEP application development experience - Experience using DB-Kit and/or writing database apps - 2-5 years of working experience in UNIX, C, and C++ - Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming - Ability to work under a restricted time line - A need to be challenged and a desire to learn ...The following qualifications would be helpful - Familiarity with the medical industry - Familiarity with accounting and/or medical billing - Familiarity with Informix (SYBASE or ORACLE acceptable) - System analysis skills We are looking for a junior developer who has: - NeXTSTEP application development experience - Experience using DB-Kit and/or writing database apps - Working experience in UNIX, C, and C++ - Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming - Database experience We are looking for a Database Specialist who has: - Strong database analysis skills - Informix On-line experience - 2-5 years designing database structure - 2-5 years experience in UNIX, C, and C++ - Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming ...The following qualifications would be helpful - Familiarity with NeXTSTEP - Familiarity with the medical industry - Familiarity with accounting and/or medical billing We are looking for an analyst who has: - Strong business application analysis skills - Fast prototyping in the NeXT environment - Project/Technical lead experience - Strong communication skills (Oral and Written) - Working knowledge of TCP/IP and communications - 2-5 years designing business applications - 2-5 years experience in UNIX, C, and C++ - Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming ...The following qualifications would be helpful - Familiarity with NeXTSTEP - Familiarity with the medical industry - Familiarity with accounting and/or medical billing Ergo offers competitive salaries, benefits, the opportunity for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference. Please send your resume, project experiences, and salary requirements to: Ergo Science Incorporated Attn: Recruiting 79 Thames Street Newport, RI 02840 Send Email to: recruiting@ccsi.com ___________________________________________________________________ continued in issue 6.11