IBM LIQUID PLAYER CANDIDATE FAQ
The following information should be reviewed by each IBM Liquid Challenge Player Candidate prior to applying.
In the Liquid Challenge Program, IBM project managers outsource design and programming components to freelancers. The design and programming components are part of a larger technical application (solution) that IBM is building. The Freelancers are known as the IBM Liquid Players. The program is called a “challenge” because Liquid Players must be selected by IBM to design or program a particular component. The Liquid Players are choosen based on how well they perform.
This role designs, develops and supports application solutions to meet client requirements. They may design, develop and/or re-engineer highly complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms.
- Develop Program Specifications
- Perform Application Testing Activities
- Translate Business - I/T Requirements
- Understand Data Models
- Use Application Development Methodologies & Tools
- Use applications Strategies for Maintenance
- Use Full Life Cycle
- Use Library Management Tools
- Use Programming Languages
- Use test tools knowledge
- 0-3 years programming experience
- BS/BA-CS, CIS, EE, Math or equivalent technical studies
- 1 year systems programming
All candidates interested in becoming an IBM Liquid Player must complete the following steps:
- Send his/her resume to the Stefanini TechTeam Recruiter and complete a phone screening.
- Complete the Stefanini TechTeam IBM Liquid Challenge Player Enrollment Package. This package will include a Criminal Background Check and a Non-Disclosure Agreement. It is sent via email from Stefanini TechTeam.
- Attend the IBM Liquid Player training session when scheduled. Invitations are sent via email from Stefanini TechTeam.
- Review the IBM Liquid Challenge Player Welcome Package when received from IBM via email.
- Receive the IBM Liquid Portal login and password from Stefanini TechTeam via email.
- Install the IBM VPN software on your PC, which is required to access the Liquid Portal.
- Register for design and program components in the IBM Liquid Portal.
Your primary design and/or program languages will be tested. For example if you are a Java Developer, you will be tested on Java and JavaScript.
Yes, IBM will provide training on the Liquid Challenge Player Program and the Liquid Portal. The Liquid Portal is the tool that Players log into in order to receive and submit design and programming components.
The background check searches for any criminal records.
Once you have registered in the IBM Liquid Challenge Portal and have successfully designed and/or programmed the specified component, IBM will notify you that your submittal was successful and accepted. Once this is done, Stefanini TechTeam will send payment. Payments are issued with 15-20 days of successful completion, and range anywhere from $60-840 USD, minus applicable taxes and program fees, and depending on the component that was completed. When accepting components in the Liquid Portal, you will see what the payment for the component will be. If your component is not successful, IBM may ask you to rework it and submit it. A component is payable only when approved and accepted by IBM. During the Enrollment Process, you will receive more instructions on how you will receive payment.
During the Enrollment Process, you will be provided the contact information for your Enrollment Specialist. After you are enrolled, you can contact Miles Green at miles.green@stefanini-usa.com. He will be in constant communication with you via email.
Check your emails daily and respond to them as quickly as possible. You will be receiving emails from IBM and Stefanini TechTeam.
Payment will be made via an EFT wire transfer to the banking account information you provide during the initial setup stage.
Payment notification is provided to Stefanini TechTeam by IBM via an “approved events” spreadsheet. Those Players whom IBM has authorized as having successfully completed events will be identified on the spreadsheet and communicated to Stefanini TechTeam. There is no additional process required for the Player.
There will be additional deductions from the Liquid Event amount identified in the portal. These deductions encompass required taxes, processing fees, and EFT fees. Processing fees are 9.7% which includes a payment “float” fee and administrative fees. It is our expectation that we will issue payment(s) to Liquid Players within an estimated 20 days from being notified by IBM of a completed event. As IBM pays Stefanini TechTeam at Net 60 days, we are “floating” the payment to you. We are “floating” payment so that Players do not have to wait 60+ days to receive payment for successful event completion.
Payment will be made in the form of an EFT wire to your banking facility. Stefanini TechTeam will not be processing live checks. Payment will be processed in USD, however, upon deposit the funds will be converted to your local currency.
If you are interested in joining the IBM Liquid Challenge Program, click here to submit the online form.
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