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We are looking for a Senior Avaya IVR Developer with skills in Advanced Speech Recognition IVR solutions, VoiceXML, grammar development, backend integration, and Java to join our growing CTI and Speech Solutions team. As an IVR Developer, you will have hands-on exposure to a wide range of technologies and will be responsible for providing technical solutions to meet the various needs of our clients. You will enjoy involvement in some implementation, design, development and heavy support, while interacting with the client facing teams and internal clients. You will work as part of a team located in the US that plays a key role in implementing solutions and delivering results.

Responsibilities:
Interpret and analyze business requirements to identify risks and design appropriate solutions
Develop and assess the capabilities and limitations of the applications and technologies and recommend alternatives and solutions
Provide guidance for business decisions from a technical perspective on such issues as performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Collaborate with project team members to provide input to design specifications related to speech application
Develop IVR / Speech applications using Avaya Conversant, Avaya IR platforms, VXML, and Java
Integrate to backend systems such as web services, databases, legacy 3270, fax, CTI, and reporting
Develop simple grammars for speech applications
Understand differences between types of grammars (list, pattern, etc.), benefits and when each is appropriate to maximize accuracy for a given dialog

Required Skills/Experience:
5 to 8 years experience in VoiceXML IVR technologies
3 to 5+ years experience in Advanced Speech Recognition solution design and development
1+ year experience in grammar design, development (ABNF, GRXML), and testing
3+ years experience in speech tuning and grammar analysis
VXML, SSML, XML, JAVA, J2EE, JSP, .NET, C#, ASP, etc.
Proficient written and verbal skills
Strong understanding of Natural Language design and Directed Dialogue design techniques for speech applications
Strong knowledge of various speech engine capabilities and tuning concepts
Ideal candidate will have experience with Nuance and/or IBM WVS speech engines/tools
Ability to travel up to 40%. Will telecommute/work from home when not traveling to client sites.


In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience with:
Experience with Avaya Conversant and Avaya IR platforms including java development of custom elements
Nuance speech engines (ASR/TTS) and tools with an emphasis on Nuance OSR, Recognizer v9, RealSpeak 4.x, and Speechify
Nuance MRCP (SWMS or Nuance Speech Server) and Licensing components
Voice Biometrics and Nuance SpeechSecure and Verifier 4.0
IBM WVS
Implementing Natural Language applications and tools
Dictionary creation for ASR/TTS
SSML and tuning Text-To-Speech systems
VXML based IVR platforms such as CVP, GVP, AVP, Voxeo, and Voxify
Traditional IVR platforms such as Intervoice, Edify, or Nortel
Experience with web technology and application servers
Tomcat
WebSphere
IIS
Apache
WebLogic
Integration with back-end data systems and CTI
Cisco ICM, Genesys
Web Services, HTTP/XML
Database via SQL, JDBC/ADO.NET (MS SQL Server, Oracle, Informix)
CLEO / Legacy emulation (ex. 3270)
Fax
Reporting
Bilingual (Spanish) skills a plus

We offer an outstanding career development opportunity, a competitive salary along with full comprehensive benefits. We are looking for individuals with a team player attitude, strong drive for career growth and a passion for excellence in client support, delivery and satisfaction.

Posted By Teletech