Primary function is to design, develop and document an extensible Linux based python application that retrieves water quality time series data from multiple online and offline sources, parses and reformats the retrieved data and populates/updates existing and new MS SQL Server databases (One per data source). Data retrieval will be from web sites, ftp sites, and through SOAP based web services and will be in ASCII or XML formats. Retrieved data will be restructured to conform with the CUAHSI ODM 1.1 database schema. Design application to enable easy addition of future data sources. Work on developing procedures and capabilities in the application to allow rollback of data import if problems occur. Develop reporting and monitoring capabilities to notify administrators of success or failure of data imports. Also, other related duties as assigned.
Other Special Requirements: Five (5) years of computer programming is desired.
WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: 5 Years Skills/Experience 5
Developing Linux based Python applications 3 SQL, MS SQL Server 2005/2008 3
Parsing and Restructuring ASCII and XML based data 2
Retrieving data using SOAP web services
Preferences:YearsSkills/Experience 2 Developing SOAP services2
Developing mapping interfaces (MS Virtual Earth, Google Maps, Mapserver, etc)2
Web Development (HTML, PHP, CSS)2 Developing cross platform Python applications
TERM OF SERVICE
Services expect to start as soon as possible and are to be completed by August 31, 2010. Total estimated Worker hours shall not exceed 1548 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
Thank you,
Paul Mistal
MIDCOM Corporation
Phone: (708) 562-1695
Fax: (708) 562-1915
Paul@midcom.com |