Freelance Computer Services jobs in Austin, TX

Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specialising in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US. With a proven track record in IT recruitment, we enjoy success within all sectors and business types, placing a candidate every 38 minutes. From single job vacancies to large-scale projects, our proficiency in providing exceptional professionals across the board has carved our reputation as a secure and significant supplier partner. A robust and financially strong business we have grown organically from our first office in London in 1986, to 18 offices in Europe; including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Paris as well as one office in San Francisco and Tokyo. Gaining market share, year-on-year, we have the largest client base of any IT recruitment business across Europe. We work with a range of clients, from SMEs to large multi-nationals and high-profile names. Passionate about recruitment, our 350+ specialist IT recruitment consultants' priority is to secure the right person for the right role, within a specified timeframe and budget. Through Computer Futures' methodology, our consultants - who focus on a specific IT technical market and geographical area - create a bespoke service to meet our individual clients' recruitment needs. Job Description At an intermediate level, carries out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. Provides quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) consulting for PC, client/server, web and ERP class systems application development, enhancement, maintenance and deployment; including provisions for conformance to development, test, deployment and security standards and guidelines. Thoroughly tests software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. Documents and resolves all testing issues and problems. Reports progress on problem resolution to management. Builds scripts and installation procedures, proactively identifies and implements procedures to streamline the deployment process and serves as an advocate for best practices. Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Performs work flow analysis and recommends quality improvements. This position utilizes knowledge and experience in own discipline but is still building higher-level knowledge and skills. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to determine an appropriate approach within general parameters and some guidance from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues. Documents test requirements, plans, scripts, procedural documentation and other deliverables as required. Provides documentation and training materials as required. Provides direct application deployment support using the MSI or RIPS formats or other appropriate formats and tools. Ensures the complete unit, integration, system, interface, acceptance and post-implementation acceptance testing of hardware and software applications. Develops and maintains application file and directory structure standards for QA/QC and deployment activities. Develops, establishes and maintains QA/QC policies, procedures and processes to ensure software integrity across environments. Provides control and separation of development and test application environments during QA/QC cycles. Develops deployment procedures. Defines, develops and maintains security processes and procedures to be used during deployment, including cross checks. Maintains standard, written documentation for each QA/QC action regarding QA/QC deployment and test processes, including signoff checklists. Works with users and application, test and quality assurance analysts/developers to provide for timely release of new versions of applications and systems. This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management. Physical demands: Work involves constant finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of computer hardware/software architectures including desktop workstation, network and client/server Knowledge of software development, testing and deployment standards and tools Knowledge of quality philosophies, principals, methods, tools, standards and ethics Knowledge of the ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) concepts and practices Knowledge of project management methods and concepts Knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems Skill in verbal and written communication Skill in working professionally with external vendors to resolve hardware/software problems Skill in evaluating software applications/tools and making recommendations on appropriate purchases Skill in creating and delivering presentations Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Intermediate skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) Intermediate skill in the MAGIC Change/Work Request tracking tool and the LANDesk Management Suite and WSUS client management tools Intermediate skill in Windows (desktop and server) operating systems Basic skill in the UNIX/AIX and Linux operating systems Basic skill in VMWare (desktop and server) and the Lab Manager tool Basic skill in PeopleTools, Toad, Exceed, PuTTY, Badboy, TeamCity, JIRA, JUnit and Subversion tools Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork Ability to work in a team environment Minimum qualifications: Work environment: Work hours are spent in an office environment Work involves weekends, holidays and non-standard hours Additional Job Requirements: Computer degree desired. 5-10 years' experience in quality control and testing desired. Must be familiar with SQL. PeopleSoft experience is a plus. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Look for: Cynthia Phone: ************ Email: *******************************