Lead Software Engineer - Online Services

Be a member of the Online Services SWAT Team!  The Application Services group is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to be part of the Novus Suite SWAT team.  SWAT is a newly formed group that will enable you to learn all aspects of the Novus Suite.  The SWAT team is responsible for ensuring the quality of the Novus Suite.  The Novus Suite is TLR?s shared architecture on which Thomson/TLR products will be built upon. 

 

Primary Responsibilities of Position: Respond to critical incidents and problems within Novus, Prism, and selected Novus Suite Applications Investigate software and performance issues related to the Novus Suite Monitor Client and Production environments, the health of Novus Suite services, and selected Novus Suite Applications developed by Online Services Identifies, leads, and tracks the resolution of issues. Work with various areas throughout the organization including, Application Development, Platform Development, Westlaw Application Development, Program Management, and TLR-Technical Services Works with the team leads, technical leads, developers, and management as needed to resolves issues. Provide communication between management and team members 

 Minimum Qualifications:Four-year College Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field Excellent verbal and written communication skills6+ years of Java/JDBC or equivalent Object Oriented Language experience 4+ years of database experience using IBM DB2/UDB, database application development experience, and proficient with SQL4+ years hands-on XML experience including DTD/Schema design and development Effective problem solving, data analysis and issue resolution skills Experience with XML technologies, middleware and JMS Experience using SOAP, creating Web Services, ORACLE, Design Patterns, Quick learner, eager to leverage new technologies in a dynamic team environment Ability to communicate effectively when dealing with internal and external customers Strong problem solving, data analysis, analytical, and issue resolution skills


Preferred or desired Qualifications: (not required for consideration)Knowledge of the Novus Suite Architecture WebSphere or WebSphere Application Server

 

 

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The Thomson Corporation is a leading global provider of integrated information solutions to business and professional customers

 

Thomson provides value-added information, with software tools and applications that help its customers make better decisions, faster. We serve more than 20 million information users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, financial services, scientific research and healthcare.

 

The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

 

Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards.  These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role.  In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.

 

The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.