Report Writer(35301)

Report Writer IDEALFORCE has a contract position available immediately for a Jaspersoft Report Writer to join our customer in Phoenix, AZ. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. The client applications are web-based, image and workflow-enabled and support a broad range of client activities for both active and retired members. Job Description Work with client Scrum teams to develop JasperSoft reports for applications being developed by the Scrum teams. Attend Scrum Meetings including daily standup meetings, planning meetings, reviews and retrospectives. Develop, test and implement JasperSoft reports. Develop JasperSoft report standards. Convert existing Cognos reports to JasperSoft reports. Work with other Software Engineers in identifying and resolving JasperSoft report issues. Work with Project Managers to provide estimate of effort for work and progress of work. Work with Business Analysts and business users to understand JasperSoft report requirements. Work with Quality Assurance and Release Coordinator to transition changes made from development to system test and to production. Use incident tracking system JIRA to document changes made and progress. Use software version control Mercurial to track code changes. Attend status meetings as required Qualifications Required skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent (minimum 5 years experience in Information Technology) Minimum 3 years experience in developing custom reports Minimum 3 years experience in JasperSoft Reports development Minimum 3 years experience using Oracle databases Minimum 3 years experience in writing SQL Minimum 3 years experience using software development methodologies to perform analysis, design, construction and implementation of custom software Preferred skills: Experience using Agile methodology is a plus Experience in writing Java applications is a plus Experience in the Financial/Retirement sector, including administration of retirement systems and/or health insurance is a plus Proven ability to multi-task on concurrent projects Excellent oral and written communication skills Participation in education will be considered a plus Additional Information - "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". - All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. - Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.