SSS Research is experiencing fast growth due to our success at delivering practical, innovative solutions to our clients. We have a number of positions we are looking to fill.


We are seeking top-notch developers who are technology savvy, self-directed and want to be challenged. Our work environment is fast-paced and demanding but also rewarding with high potential. We look for people who are smart, have a good work ethic, and are willing to step outside their comfort zones at times. We also like innovative thinking and fresh perspectives. If you are looking for an easy job, you won't find it here. If you are a great developer who thrives on solving complex, real-world problems leveraging cutting edge technology, check us out. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.


If you’d like to apply for these positions, please contact us.

Ruby on Rails Developer - Senior level

Core Responsibilities
o        Develop Web 2.0 geo-spatial and visualization applications.
o        Solve complex problems.
o        Mentor other developers.

Expected Experience/Skills
o        5 - 10 years development experience.
o        1+ years Web 2.0 development experience.
o        Ruby on Rails programming experience. JavaScript a plus.
o        RESTful experience.
o        Strong software architecture design skills.
o        Strong understanding of development processes.
o        Computer Science or related degree (BS or MS).
o        Geo-spatial and visualization background a plus.

AJAX / Web 2.0 JavaScript Developer - Senior level

Core Responsibilities
o        Extend our Web 2.0 visualization class library with new capabilities.
o        Develop Web 2.0 geo-spatial applications.
o        Solve complex problems.
o        Mentor other developers.

Expected Experience/Skills
o        5 - 10 years development experience.
o        1+ years Web 2.0 development experience.
o        Strong JavaScript and other programming skills.
o        Strong software architecture design skills.
o        RESTful experience.
o        Strong understanding of development processes.
o        Computer Science or related degree (BS or MS).
o        Geo-spatial and visualization background a plus.

AJAX / Web 2.0 JavaScript Developer - Entry level

Core Responsibilities
o        Extend our Web 2.0 visualization class library with new capabilities.
o        Solve complex problems with appropriate guidance.

Expected Experience/Skills
o        Less than 5 years development experience.
o        Working knowledge of JavaScript and Web development.
o        Computer Science or related degree (BS or MS).
o        Geo-spatial and visualization background a plus.

Web Developer - Senior level

Core Responsibilities
o        Develop Web 2.0 geo-spatial and visualization applications.
o        Solve complex problems.
o        Mentor other developers.

Expected Experience/Skills
o        5 - 10 years Web development experience.
o        1+ years Web 2.0 development experience.
o        5+ years .NET and/or Java programming experience.
o        JavaScript a plus.
o        RESTful experience.
o        Strong software architecture design skills.
o        Strong understanding of development processes.
o        Computer Science or related degree (BS or MS).
o        Geo-spatial and visualization background a plus.

Web Developer - Entry level

Core Responsibilities
o        Develop Web 2.0 geo-spatial and visualization applications.
o        Solve complex problems.

Expected Experience/Skills
o        Less than 5 years Web development experience.
o        Strong .NET and/or Java skills.
o        JavaScript a plus.
o        Computer Science or related degree (BS or MS).
o        Geo-spatial and visualization background a plus.

NAPERVILLE, IL – SSS Research today announced that Andrew Eick will present at the 2007 Location Intelligence Conference, the premiere industry event focused on the business use of location technology.  The 2007 Location Intelligence Conference will take place April 16-18, 2007, at the Parc 55 Hotel in San Francisco.  Eick will participate in the session “New Approaches to Spatial Data Modeling and Presentation” and discuss AJAX, SOA and other Web programming techniques such as GeoRSS to provide a rich, dynamic user experience in a Web browser.

Event chairman quote:
“This year’s program will focus on ways for businesses to make and save money using location technology,” said Joe Francica, chairman of the event.  “We will feature speakers from a variety of sectors within location technology including enterprise IT solutions, geographic information systems, and mobile location-based services.”

Additional information about the conference:
The conference will bring together business leaders for its annual gather to discuss how to generate revenue, cut costs, improve workflow efficiency and gain competitive advantage by implementing location related products and services within their organizations.
 
The Location Intelligence Conference attracts decision makers from organizations involved in mobile and wireless devices, Internet mapping, location-based gaming, RFID, sensor web, geocoding, remote sensing, fleet management and field management services.  Conference registration includes access to workshops, keynotes, plenary sessions, luncheons and the conference social event.

Now in its fourth year, the Location Intelligence Conference serves as a forum for discussing the integration of location related products and services with enterprise computing and consumer products.  The conference is hosted by Directions Media, the global leader in collectively covering all aspects of location technology: geographic information systems (GIS), location intelligence, mapping portals and location-based services (LBS).  Directions Media encompasses four media properties: Directions Magazine, LBS360.NET, and All Points Blog and the Location Intelligence annual conference.  For more information, visit http://www.locationintelligence.net/

Conference PR contact:
Derek Brookmeyer
LI Conference/Racepoint Group
415-694-6702
dbrookmeyer@racepointgroup.com

Just returned from the 2007 IEEE Aerospace Conference in Big Sky Montana.  I was presenting my paper on AJAX, SVG and geospatial situational awareness.  My talk was well received and there was good feedback.

The conference was good, I learned a bunch of new things and tried to network.  Networking was pretty hard, in that everyone else was really a rocket scientist.

The conference was at Big Sky ski resort in Bozeman Montana, a really long ways away and a day long trip in airports in rental car lines to get there.  I went skiing a few of the days and even went up to the top to ski down.  The top was so high up, you could see this little itty bitty tiny shack on the tip top of the mountain.  The only way down is on the side.

I had to take 3 chairlifts, and a tiny gondola to get to the top.  The whole way up I kept looking up (it was a straight up) "I can do this, I can do this, I can do this."  Once I got to the top, stepped off the tram and looked around, I wasn't so sure!  The edge just disappeared under your feet (they told me later it's a 45 degree angle at the top, and I don't ski that often).  It was actually breathtaking, the view was fantastic, and the snow just fell away.  I made it down slowly, only falling once.  The hill was so steep I just kept skidding down, and had to crawl up to retrieve my skis on my hands and knees.

I'll post the photographs after I get them downloaded from my camera....

I suppose we all could use some money saving tips with the Michigan economy being the way it is, and Northwest was just trying to help their valued associates and workers with these money saving suggestions, but I'll agree with the people who feel this is insensitive.

Money saving Suggestions from Northwest Airlines -- Don't be shy: Go Dumpster-diving

• Don't be shy about pulling something you like out of the trash.

• Move to a less expensive place.

• Ask your doctor for samples of prescriptions.

• Use newspapers for cat litter.

• Buy spare parts for your car at the junkyard.

• Search the Web for freebies.

• Never go to the grocery store hungry.

• Take a date for a walk.

 

Imagine that you expect to be laid off next month, and you're fretting about how you'll make ends meet.

Then your employer hands you a list of money-saving tips that include pulling items out of the trash and taking shorter showers.

That's what happened at Northwest Airlines for about a week.

Northwest has apologized for and pulled from company literature a list titled "101 Ways To Save Money," after outraged workers called some of its suggestions insulting.

Source: Talkin' trash at Northwest