Director of Software Development or Software Development Manager (either consider based upon experience)

HiSoftware is currently seeking a software development leader that will be responsible for the management of the company’s software development projects. This is a hands-on technical position with supervisor (20%), programming (50%) and corporate and strategic (30%) responsibilities. Position requires the management of a rapidly growing programming team working on compliance and standards monitoring for Web 2.0-based applications.

Will be responsible for:

• Implementation and enforcement of application system guidelines and development best practices.
• Advise management on appropriate software development processes.
• Hiring, training and mentoring of team staff.
• Setting and meeting development goals and schedule deliverables.
• Technical and administrative oversight of development of various software based on .asp, .net and C,C++, C# with SQL database, HTML/XHTML and JavaScript.

Requirements are:

• Minimum 3 years heavy experience in one or more C#, C++, XHTML / HTML, .asp, .net. and SQL. MSFT SharePoint or other CMS systems a plus.
• Must be able to work hands on with programming and manage a growing development team.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer related field or higher.
• Experience in a Variety of architecture/design platforms.
• Ability to perform all functions within systems design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with end users and executive team.
• Strong Analytical skills with excellent problem solving.

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Project Manager

HiSoftware is seeking a Product Manager who is responsible for both product planning and product marketing. This includes managing the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing requirements, defining the products development tasks, and working closely with engineering, clients, and marketing to deliver professional grade compliance solutions. It also includes working with sales and services to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manages multiple products or a product line with little direct supervision. Shapes and/or champions new direction for the product.
• Prepares and presents the business case supporting a particular product and/or product line.
• Evaluates and drives product management processes (e.g., pricing strategy, product positioning and long term strategic business plans).
• Ensures the right blend of trade-offs to maximize the product impact in the marketplace.
• Manages the collection and definition of candidate features and function across all cross-functional areas resulting in the Product Requirements Document.
• Gathers and analyzes data from all sources, e.g., customer requirements, market analysis data, revenue numbers. Analyzes and understands competitors and their solutions.
• Researches market need and creates the business case and strategy for assigned product. Analyzes financial impact of program changes. Develops cost and cash flow model for products and services.
• Tracks, forecasts, and reports product sales revenue and profitability.
• Leverages product/market knowledge to assist cross-functional groups including Product Marketing and field personnel with training content. Supports senior staff with research, development, and presentation of new product concepts to gain timely management approval and handling of issues for product feature/function set.
• Drives solutions across development teams (primarily Engineering Development and Marketing) through product requirements, product contract, and positioning.
• Collaborates to develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan for a product, working with all departments to execute.
• Help the executive team define the delivery of products and solutions.
• Document PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Be an expert with respect to the competition and the compliance industry.
• Document PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Assist with the core positioning and messaging for the product.
• Perform product demos to customers and new product sales training.
• Document PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Develop sales tools and collateral.
• Brief and train the sales force at quarterly sales meetings.
• Document PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Brief press and analysts.

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Software Developer (Jr./Sr. - 2 Positions)

HiSoftware is seeking a talented Web Application Developer to join our organization. The position will require experience in software development using .net technologies and languages. Database programming experience using Microsoft SQL 2005 is also required. A real “Team Player” and the ability to think “Outside of the Box” is needed for this position. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is required.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of the following technologies:

• HTML/XHTML
• JavaScript
• MSSQL 2005
• XML/XSLT
• .net technologies and languages (C#, ASP.NET)
• Moss2007 experience a plus.
• Standards-based for Accessibility, privacy and/or security experience also a plus.

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Software QA Tester / Documentation

HiSoftware is seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our Development Organization. The position will require extensive QA testing and planning experience. Constructing QA test plans, carrying out these plans and bug tracking and reporting will be required. Database experience as well as .net programming knowledge will be required. Candidate will also be responsible for assisting development team with on-going documentation. Experience with RoboHelp and InstallShield a plus. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is required.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of the following technologies:

• HTML/XHTML
• JavaScript
• MSSQL 2005
• XML/XSLT
• .net technologies and languages (C#, ASP.NET)
• Windows API experience a plus.
• Moss2007 experience a plus.
• Standards-based for Accessibility, privacy and/or security experience also a plus.

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Professional Services Consultant

HiSoftware is seeking a talented Web Developer to join our Professional Services Organization. The position will require some project management experience as well as HTML programming experience. Some technical support and presales support also required so candidate should be comfortable interacting with customers. Database experience a plus as well as .net knowledge. Also MOSS 2007 experience a plus. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems is required.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of the following technologies:

• HTML/XHTML
• JavaScript
• MSSQL 2005
• XML/XSLT
• .net technologies and languages a plus.
• Moss2007 experience a plus
• Standards-based for Accessibility, privacy and/or security experience also a plus.

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Accessibility Consultant

The Accessibility Consultant will perform a variety of consultative and assessment activities for clients. The Accessibility Consultant will work directly to deliver formal assessments, maintain accessibility standards and deliver onsite consultative advice.

Required Skills

• 3+ years experience working in technical consulting position.
• Technical familiarity with web based technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, PDF and electronic document creation and publishing processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Technical familiarity with software development lifecycle and systems integration processes.
• BS or relevant degree in computer programming or management information systems

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with relevant accessibility standards including WCAG, Section 508 and related standards is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies including JAWS, Window-Eyes, Dragon Dictate, MAGic and / or ZoomText.

Responsibilities

The Accessibility Consultant will utilize standard Assessment Methodology for delivery. This will include tasks relating to:

Groundwork Activities

• Creating use cases for an IT System.
• Creating a test set for an IT System.
• Managing customer review and approval of groundwork test set.

• Performing manual, assistive technology, or automated test.
• Inputting the results from testing into the reporting system.
• Managing customer review and approval of groundwork test set.

• Analysis of test results
• Creation of specific recommendations for the customer.
• Outlining and writing findings section of audits and assessments.
• Creation and delivery of findings presentation.

• Preparation of Accessibility Statements for sites.
• Preparation of VPATs for products.

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Submitting an Application

Candidates may apply by US mail, FAX or email, with email as the preferred method.  Please include your resume and introductory cover letter along with samples of your work and salary requirements.  No phone calls or recruiters please.

Mail to:

HiSoftware Inc
Attn. Human Resources
9 Trafalgar Square
Nashua NH 03063

FAX to (603) 578-1876, Attn. Human Resources

Email jobs@hisoftware.com with job title in subject line