Software Engineer - WPF, GUI

Software Engineer - WPF, GUIDescription: Software Engineer WPF, GUI, C#, VB .NET, C++ 3 - 6 Month Contract PositionThe MPSD team develops next generation mobile innovation platforms focused on industry leadership and category creation. Responsibilities of this Software Engineer position include working with Senior Architects and Interaction Designers to take application requirements and user interface design and translate them into working applications. In addition, they will be responsible for developing, debugging and integrating the team's software on the innovation platforms. Code developed must be product ready. Software is often delivered to the OEM in source or binary form.About Our Client:This company is the world's largest manufacturer of computer chips founded in 1968. Their core competency is based not only in its chip design capability but in its world class manufacturing operation. The company is at the leading edge of advanced process technology and also has advanced research projects in all aspects of semiconductor manufacturing. Being one of the largest IT organizations in the world, they have succeeded in meeting the unique needs of IT customers while providing a means for effectively managing the costs of their services. This is an estimated 3 - 6 month contract position through Volt Technical Resources- a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, located in Portland, Oregon. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies in the Pacific Northwest. Requirements: Required Skills for this Software Engineer position include the following: Excellent knowledge of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and associated tools such as Expression Blend 2 5 years experience programming in C# or VB .NET, and/or C++ on Windows Vista platforms. Experience creating graphical assets via Photoshop (or similar tool). Understands the relationship between apps, middleware, drivers and firmware. Strong background in graphical user interface (GUI) design and development is required.Bonus Skills: Familiarity with development of Vista Sidebar gadgets.This position is urgent and you will be given immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.Special Instructions to begin the process: Please email your resume to Volt at: portland0233@volt.com Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300280-7625-18-226583 Please include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting. Next, call Volt at the number listed on this posting and inform the Receptionist that you would like to be in contact with the Recruiter responsible for this posting. Give the Receptionist the job number of (enter last set of job numbers here) to check who the Recruiter is to connect you with.Thank you for your attention to these details!The Recruiter for this position will now have your resume handy to discuss this position with you!Volt offers: Competitive compensation and benefits. A talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career. The solid security of working for a company trusted by Fortune 500 companies for over 50 years.To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.comVolt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.Location: Hillsboro, OR Type: CONTRACT Duration: 120 - 180 Days Pay Rate: DOE Contact: Volt Technical ResourcesVolt Workforce Solutions1300 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 2625Portland, OR 97201PH: 503/221-8797FX: 503/221-6992  Connecting talented people and respected companies. APPLY NOW Job Information Reference ID: 300280-7625-18-226583 Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Location: Hillsboro, OR 97124 Status: Temporary/Contract/Project Salary: DOE Job Category: Quality Assurance/Safety Contact Information Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Address: 1300 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 2625Portland,OR 97201 Email: Apply by Email Phone: 503/221-8797 Fax: 503/221-6992