Systems Engineer- Programmer

FAST, the world leader in enterprise search solutions is seeking a dynamic, highly energetic and self-motivated Systems Engineer to champion customer projects in our fast-paced Technical Sales organization. Candidates for consideration should enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, have a desire to work on cutting-edge technologies, have proven programming skills in multiple languages, and have an enthusiasm to learn. High-level responsibilities include:
•Architecting advanced demonstrations based on cutting-edge information retrieval and analysis software.
•Working hand-in-hand with Technical Sales Consultants and Senior Management to actualize customer requirements within innovate information retrieval technologies.
•Systems analysis and design; managing diverse customer challenges and finding the appropriate development methodology and solutions to meet their needs.
•Project focused critical thinking, namely the ability to effectively and efficiently identify challenges and clearly communicate those challenges to a team of peers, Technical Sales Consultants and Senior Management.
•Time-critical programming objectives in Java-based technologies.
•UI development and implementation.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•2+ years experience implementing customer solutions, ideally in an enterprise software/professional services environment.
•Expert understanding of Java/JSP technologies and at least one of the following: ASP/ASP.net, C/C#/C++, Python and/or PERL.
•Expert understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems is a must.
•Working knowledge of RDBMS systems including: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
•Basic understanding of PC systems architecture. Experience with distributed systems a plus.
•Ideal candidates will have experience with information retrieval technology.
Education, Certification, Training and/or Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or related field. Additional business related education is a plus.
•Proven programming background, and/or certification in Java/JSP and at least one of the following: ASP/ASP.net, C/C#/C++, Python and/or PERL.
•3 years of experience in the computer field working with enterprise class software applications and computer networks.