Hyperion Application Engineer

AutoTrader.com’s mission is to provide the most effective and efficient automotive marketplace for buyers and sellers in a dynamic information and advertising environment. The Financial Systems department is dedicated to enabling the business to achieve this mission by developing, deploying, and supporting internal business systems. Financial Systems is currently seeking a Hyperion Application Engineer who will be responsible for providing high quality financial system administering and maintaining the Hyperion Planning applications and interfaces. As part of a fast pace organization, this position requires to work closely with the various business units, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Dealer Sales and external vendors such as software providers. The candidate is expected to be a self-starter and team player, have a strong drive for results and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
•Resolve complex technical issues in accordance with defined service level agreements.
•Lead development team activities.
•Consistently refine migration procedures to ensure consistent migration process.
•Installing Hyperion software/software patches, documenting install procedures and coordinating resources when needed.
•Maintain version control process and procedures.
•Record and update performance statistics.
•Work with Sys Admin and DBAs to conduct regular file system and database backups, archiving and purging.
•Enforce appropriate levels of access security.
•Work with DBA to develop backup/recovery strategy; ensure backups are made; and test recovery process.
•Monitor and tune system performance, including third-party software such as JRun and Weblogic middleware.
•Ensure that the applications perform with operational bounds on a consistent basis.
•Perform system changes and problem resolution.


Key Objectives:
•Obtain knowledge of and proficiency in the business applications being implemented by current Hyperion project teams within 90 days of hire•Able to adhere to documented SLA ’s within 30 days of hire•Coordinate ongoing operations schedule with internal development and support groups within 45 days of hire•Demonstrate ability to execute and monitor all Hyperion application processes according to documented specifications within 90 days of hire
REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or science preferred (or equivalent industry experience)•Functional understanding of financial processes
•Proven ability to deliver business performance management solutions
•Minimum of five years in experience with the following:
•Administration of Application Server (Web Logic, JRun, Web Sphere)
•Administration of Hyperion environment (Essbase, Reports, Planning, HAL)
•Windows 2000/2003 administration
•SQL server and OLAP reporting tools administration/support
•Working knowledge of Hyperion System 9
•Planning including HAL & AAS
•Foundation Services
•Shared Services
•BI + Essbase Analytics
•BI + Enterprise Analytics
•BI + Financial Reporting
•BI + Web Analysis
•Smartview for Office
•Strong understanding of standard systems administration practices•Demonstrated SQL, data modeling and schema design experience•Managing enterprise level software implementations
•Proven troubleshooting capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail
•Ability to work independently, within in a project team setting, and across internal departments to complete projects within time and budget


AutoTrader.com is an equal opportunity employer and conducts drug and alcohol screenings, as permitted by law.