Entry Level QA /User Acceptance Testing in Chicago, IL

Our longstanding client, located in the heart of downtown, has an immediate need for 3 candidates to help with their user acceptance testing. This is a large survey company and due to increased growth, a need for project assistance has become urgent. As part of this effort, the ideal candidate will provide user acceptance testing on a variety of consumer and business related surveys. You will use a documentation tool to detail errors, missing text, unlinked buttons, incorrect options, and general quality assurance. For immediate consideration please contact Jessica DeLopez @ (312) 616-7974 or .

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Attention to detail is critical as this is a fast paced environment. Additionally, ability to communicate effectively with programmers to articulate errors is a key skill. Follow up skills and some analysis skills are very desirable. Ability to spot trends in data would be helpful. Any experience testing internet surveys would be a nice to have but not required. Customer is open to recent college grads with a solid track record of achievement, proven work ethic, and analytic ability. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Programmer/Analyst in Chicago, IL

RiverPoint is looking for a solid programmer/analyst with senior PL/SQL development skills, experience with Perl and strong analysis skills.

Ideally, someone with experience in Linux and Toad.

We are looking for someone that can analyze data feeds and be responsible for performance improvement.

Skills Listed by importance:
PL/SQL
Analysis
Perl
Linux
Toad

Duration: 2 Months initially and next phase of project is 4-6 month long.

Location: Downtown

Please forward resume to rmaresco@. Please contact Becky Maresco at . Experience: PL/SQL, Perl, Analysis To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Sr. Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

Our downtown Chicago client is looking for a Jr. Business Analyst. Client facing people that will partner with client's customers to gather business requirements, provide open, 2 way communication between the customer and client and add value to customer by enabling the success/customization of the client's survey products. For immediate consideration, email resume to Jessica DeLopez @ .

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: A client support position, so client facing skills are a must. This is not a hands on technical position, but people with 5+ exposure to Oracle, JAVA, .Net, research/survey experience, experience with SAS tools or SPSS tools would be helpful and desirable. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

ASP.NET/C# Developer in Chicago, IL

Our downtown client seeks a mid- level ASP.NET/C# developer to join their team as a full- time employee. This person will work on a development team to produce an online survey web- application. This is a very dynamic company that is growing at a tremendous rate. Candidates should be very motivated to grow with the company, and should have good communication and client interfacing skills. Experience: 4+ years of overall web application development 2+ years of ASP.NET 2+ years of C# 3+ years of SQL Server Good verbal and written communication Qualified candidates please contact Dan Spector @ 312-616-7974 and email resume to To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

eCommerce Product Manager in Chicago, IL

Make the Right Move and join a winning team! Build your career with us. HSBC - North America is a part of HSBC Group, one of the largest banking and financial service organizations in the world. Our domestic strength and extensive global network provides our employees with the best of both worlds - the friendliness of a local organization and the resources of a worldwide network - for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities.



Manage the operation and performance of 40+ separate online origination sites. Work with Risk, Credit Ops, and Finance to monitor and maximize the profitability of the $500 million online originated portfolio. Manage the operations and performance of 14+ online customer care sites serving over 1 million cardholders each month. Monitor site performance and work to maximize cardholder satisfaction and servicing cost savings generated by site usage. Plan and execute marketing campaigns to drive online customer care enrollments and usage. Identify new and innovative eCommerce platform enhancement opportunities. Develop business cases to support recommendations and interface with Senior Management to gain necessary approvals. Lead large cross-functional project teams that implement major eCommerce platform enhancements. Accountable for delivering forecasted project benefits within budget and on time. Set and manage expectations of Sales, Operations, and merchant partners for timing and scope of platform enhancements. Manage $4 million technology budget and ensure spending is consistent with approved strategies and project priorities.



Manage third party eCommerce vendor relationships (e.g., CheckFree and Experian). Work with Business Development and Technology Teams to showcase and demonstrate eCommerce capabilities to prospective merchant partners. Assess feasibility and respond to new and prospective merchant requests for enhancements to eCommerce platforms. Execute email marketing campaigns that utilize internal email platforms. Ensure eCommerce products, services, and activities are in compliance with established operating and regulatory policies. Help establish company-wide best practices and policies for eCommerce area. Track and analyze general internet related trends and competitor and sister business unit activities to identify opportunities to improve RS eCommerce capabilities.



Ensure compliance monitoring and internal controls are in place, including processes for management of operational risk, in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards. Provide management direction to foster effective selection, development, and reward of subordinates while contributing to initiatives in support of the Company’s Diversity programs. Complete other related duties as assigned. Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience (MBA preferred)
  • Four to six years experience in eCommerce, Consulting, or Consumer Marketing
  • Some management experience with exposure to Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, or Online Marketing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment both with internal and external customers
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Excellent project management skills are critical

    HSBC Compensation
    HSBC is a pay for performance company with policies and programs designed to ensure all employees receive fair and equitable compensation based on performance. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, develop and retain the very best people.


    HSBC Benefits
    We are proud of our comprehensive flexible benefit program. Our program allows our employees to select the features that make the most sense for their individual and/or dependent(s) needs. Our benefit features include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans, stock option purchase plan, and a competitive time off program.

    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • SQL Database Analyst / Developer in Chicago, IL

    Assist in building and managing the companies data warehouse and analysis server. Design and Develop dashboards and reports for management and users. Design and Develop solutions to automate and improve work flow and business processes. Work closely with management and user community to facilitate the implementation of metrics and performance measurements. Responsible for developing code and linking the various in-house systems. Backup for networking and help desk/user support as needed. Provide analysis of current solutions and provide recommendations for upgrades and new methodologies. Experience: 3+ years experience in database administration and analysis. SQL 2000/2005 experience with knowledge of Ananysis Services and Report Services. Development experience in VB or VB.Net preferred. Experience in business analysis and functional expertise. Experience in HTML/Java and desktop user support a plus. Project management experience desired. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Business Analyst - Chicago (Job #6139) in Chicago, IL

    Position Business Analyst
    Location Chicago IL
    Full time

    A Smartsource client is seeking a Business Analyst to be a liaison between specific business areas in the firm and the Information Strategy Group - the strategic planning committee which steers the applications development teams.

    Profile
    The Business Analyst (BA) will work with specific business areas analyzing their existing business processes and information needs thereby allowing them to discover opportunities to leverage technology resources that will enable the business to function more effectively.

    To successfully perform this role, the BA must be able to achieve a deep understanding of the requirements of a business process or informational need in a way that will allow them to discuss and confirm the need with the business contacts using non-technical language. In addition, the BA must also be able to explain with sufficient detail the technical aspects of the request to the software designers and developers, providing them with enough information and perspective to develop the product or implement the solution.

    Responsibilities

    · Works closely with business areas to learn about their business objectives, processes and information needs
    · Discover opportunities and analyze feasibility of potential technology projects which could be beneficial to business areas
    · Organize and facilitate meetings with business to gather and document requirements
    · Look for opportunities to improve existing processes or provide new value to business areas through the application of technology resources
    · Attend business meetings (some travel required)
    · Provide ongoing support to the applications development team during construction to insure delivered solution will fully satisfy the business needs for which it is intended
    · Facilitate meetings with the business area throughout duration of project, demonstrating prototypes and early product versions in order to keep business users up-to-date with project status and obtain timely, relevant feedback
    · Participate in quality assurance of final products which may include manual testing and/or defining test scenarios and acceptance criteria
    · Work with trainers and project managers to introduce new or modified systems products to business users
    · Establish and cultivate an open line of communication with business area leadership and related experts in order to stay aware of changes in business needs and opportunities to provide beneficial improvements to processes or product
    Qualifications

    · Experience as a business analyst for an enterprise software or top-tier consulting firm
    · College degree with focus in business, computer science or management information systems (or equivalent), advanced degree in business preferred
    · Maturity and confidence to interact with a range of management and staff from many disciplines and with varying degrees of technical experience
    · Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
    · Experience facilitating meetings and delivering presentations
    · Ability to identify business needs and recognize potential opportunities for the application of technology as a solution

    please send resumes and salary requirements to
    Joe Carroccio 888-832-7823 ext 248 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Site Netwok Administrator - IL in Chicago, IL

    Network Administrators are primarily responsible for the support, maintenance, and integrity of the Radio Disney and ESPN Radio computer network infrastructure. Daily activities include performing administrative duties of the NT operating systems, administrating network applications such as e-mail, system backup, and various other host applications that reside on NT servers. Daily activities will also typically involve resolving end-user technical problems and working with the IT Help Desk staff to assist in resolving applications/hardware problems.

    Network Administrators will take part in all network policy planning and implementation in regards to security, documentation, configuration and server standards planning. Network Administrators are required to be on-call and able to respond to after-hours callout.

    Required Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • High School Graduate
  • Work Experience:
  • 3-5 yrs experience in a client/server support environment.
  • 2+ yrs experience required in Windows NT administration (MCSE preferred)
  • 2+ yrs e-mail administration (MS Exchange preferred)
  • Technical Skills:
  • MCSE preferred
  • Cicso Router Experience
  • Desktop Troubleshooting
  • Non-technical Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • US Resident or Permanent Resident
  • Project planning and written documentation duties will be required for any implementation and/or conversion project. There are additional maintenance and project responsibilities that may be added to the Site Administrators responsibilities, as business needs change



    Location: Chicago, IL
    Job ID: 43507 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • J2EE Application Architect in Chicago, IL

    OVERVIEW:
    Aon Corporation is a family of brokerage, consulting and consumer insurance companies providing innovative solutions for diverse businesses, financial institutions, governments, insurance organizations, and individuals worldwide. Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Application Architect in the Systems Development Department of the Aon Warranty Group, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    As a member of the Enterprise Architecture group, will be responsible to create, own and execute the architecture roadmap in order to build a highly flexible, scalable and extendable architecture and reduce technology costs, operations costs and complexity for the company.
    ? Provide application architecture direction and guidance to projects and their respective project managers to ensure that the right decisions are made at the beginning of the project.
    ?Work with all Application Development Directors in order to ensure that all application development is done consistent with a common architectural design.
    ?Also work with business units, product management, development and operations peers to develop innovative technical solutions that meet market needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to AWG's architectural goals and principles.
    ?Provide the architectural direction for applications development as well as business-value cases amongst the Application Development staff but also work towards consensus through mentoring and edification.
    ?Identify tactical issues and emerging areas of concern.
    ?Travel 10-25% of the time likely.
    ?Drive execution on architecture strategies, and define and capture appropriate success metrics.
    ?Review external technologies and products for their applicability to specific project requirements. Must be able to compare various solutions and select the one most appropriate for the project and the company.
    ?Coordinate and manage resources to diagnose and resolve complex system, application software, security, and other related problems that impact system availability.
    ?Facilitates and provides consultative services to ensure the most efficient and effective technical solution.
    ?Responsible for working with corporate management on strategic planning, identifying new projects, and establishing priorities.
    ?Responsible for overall application systems design.
    ?Gather/interpret information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input/output requirements to design application systems to perform well logically and physically.
    ?Coordinate new application development and ensure it is consistent and well integrated with existing application systems.
    ?Coordinate enhancements and maintenance of application systems, as well as structural changes when necessary.

    REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
    Must have held the role of a Technical Architect for enterprise-scale, J2EE-based solutions for large organizations. Similar experience in MS .Net framework not required but highly desired.
    ? Must have played a lead role in the design and development of at least 3 server-side J2EE projects or a combination of J2EE and .Net projects.
    ? Must have a proven track record with integrating solutions in disparate platforms and technologies including Java/J2EE, .NET, RPG and other legacy technologies.
    ? Must have a proven track record of delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
    ? Must have experience maintaining and monitoring designed systems in full production environments.
    ? 8+ years of over-all information technology and software development experience.
    ? 5+ years server-side Java/J2EE programming experience.
    ? Experience in the .Net framework architecture strongly desired.
    ? 5+ years web-based application development (HTML, Javascript, XML)
    ? 5+ years J2EE servlet/JSP development experience.
    ? 2+ years experience WebSphere Application Server v5+.
    ? 3+ years RAD, WSAD and/or Eclipse IDE.
    ? Basic networking knowledge (topologies, IP sprayers, routers, gateways, TCP/IP).
    ? Basic understanding of security technologies (Digital Certificates, LDAP, SSO, etc.).
    ? Moderate J2EE web infrastructure/architecture knowledge (reverse proxy, fail-over, session state persistence, load-balancing, etc.).
    ? Extensive experience in designing and implementing large systems projects wit To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Project Manager in Chicago, IL

    OVERVIEW
    Aon Corporation is a family of brokerage, consulting and consumer insurance companies providing innovative solutions for diverse businesses, financial institutions, governments, insurance organizations, and individuals worldwide. Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Project Manager in the Systems Development Department of the Aon Warranty Group, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    ?Has overall responsibility for planning and coordinating activities pertaining to systems or projects. Develops and oversees detailed project plan and assesses how the individual projects within a program are related to each other in order to integrate the project scopes, the project schedules, and the project asset/resource requirements.
    ?Manages staff responsible for support of new or previously developed applications from analysis through post-implementation product support.
    ?Establishes ongoing criteria for project viability, as well as the points in the program plan where those criteria will be assessed.
    ?Completes a risk assessment/risk mitigation plan for the program.
    ?Specifies a cross-project quality assurance process that will ensure the overall quality and continual improvement of the program deliverables.
    ?Conducts full life cycle project process management, including gathering requirements and performing cost/benefit analysis to ensure quality is addressed through all phases of the project.
    ?Responsible for managing project team(s) and related implementation activities according to project plans.
    ?Responsible for recruiting, development, coaching and evaluation of staff.
    ?Analyze outside vendor products and negotiate with vendors to implement package business solutions.
    ?Accountable for timely completion of projects and deliverables within established budget and timelines.
    ?Responsible for complete technical documentation for new systems.
    ?Responsible for full testing of new systems.
    ?Responsible for developing client relationships and working closely with users.
    ?Coordinate and respond to request for changes from original specifications.
    ?Monitor project results against technical specifications and performance measures.
    ?Communicate plans, status, and issues to higher levels of management.
    ?May define and conduct user training for new applications or modifications, as required.
    ?Ensures the introduction of program to key stakeholders, customers, and others who are impacted by the plan.
    ?Defines and gains concurrence on both the success criteria for the delivery of the program, as well as the ways in which the success of the program will be measured.
    ?Works with the key program participants to develop the initial change management plan.

    Qualified applicants must possess
    ?5 + years of comprehensive project management experience in an Information Technology environment
    ?Ability and a proven track record of being able to manage a staff of IT professionals using an established project management framework.
    ?Strong time management and organization skills required.
    ?Must possess excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate across all levels of Users and technical staff.
    ?Familiarity with the IBM i-Series, the RPG development language and relational databases a strong plus.
    ?Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems.
    ?Must be detail oriented and have strong analytical skills in order to deliver high quality work with little supervision.
    ?Must have an ability to work with and meet deadlines.
    ?Team building ability.
    ?Decisive decision-making.
    ?Negotiation skills.

    EDUCATION:
    College Degree in Information or Business related field or equivalent work experience; PMO/PMP certification or equivalent experience.

    BENEFITS:
    *Competitive Compensation
    *Exceptional Benefits
    *Continuing Education & Training
    *A Unique Internal Advancement Program
    *Tremendous Potential With A Growing Worldwide Organization

    Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

    For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Manager Global Messaging in Chicago, IL

    COMPANY OVERIVEW:
    Aon Corporation is a family of brokerage, consulting and consumer insurance companies providing innovative solutions for diverse businesses, financial institutions, governments, insurance organizations, and individuals worldwide. Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Manager, Global Messaging in the Systems Development Department of Combined Insurance Company of America, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.

    POSITION SUMMARY
    Experience working in a large, 7x24, global Notes/Domino, Internet Access Technology environment within the guidelines of a Change Management processes. 2+ years as Team Leader/Manager, 5+ years Notes/Domino server architecture/administration experience within a large infrastructure. Candidate must be client focused, able to work independently while interacting across different teams to accomplish projects. Ability to maintain and provide detailed documentation for the following reports: monthly status, performance status, YTD/LOB, and budget reconciliation.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    *Managerial Tasks: budget, project, and status reporting
    *Setting goals and objectives for Global Messaging Group
    *Global Management of Notes/Domino Environment
    *Manage performance metrics/thresholds for capacity planning
    *Support the Change Management Process

    REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
    ?Global Management of Notes/Domino Infrastructure and its many variable tasks.
    ?Five to ten years working experience in a large-scale Notes/Domino Infrastructure.
    ?Hands on experience with Domino clustering/transaction logging/message tracking.
    ?Detailed knowledge of Notes/Domino directories, SMTP mail routing, and application deployment.
    ?Experience architecting and managing the following systems: Blackberry, Quickplace, and Sametime within a Notes/Domino Infrastructure.
    ?Antivirus and Antispam technologies within Notes/Domino
    ?Balance and track staff workload within the department.
    ?Strong knowledge of AS/400/Intel platforms and how Notes/Domino performs within these environments.
    ?Working knowledge of MS products: Excel, Project, Visio, and Word
    ?Solid communication, customer service, documentation, mentoring/training, and writing skills.

    BENEFITS
    *Competitive Compensation
    *Exceptional Benefits
    *Continuing Education & Training
    *A Unique Internal Advancement Program
    *Tremendous Potential With A Growing Worldwide Organization

    Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

    For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Filemaker Pro 8.0 Developer in Chicago, IL

    Our client is looking for a Database manager who specializes in FileMaker Pro (8.0 version). The day to day would consist of downloading survey information into File Maker Pro and scripting the information based on specific client specifications. Some file cleansing will be required. Interested Candidates please contact Candace Murphy at 312.616.7974 or

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: File Maker Pro scripting and data manipulation Experience working with Macintosh Computers Experiecne working with Excel To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Manager.Technology in Chicago, IL

    Manager, Technology - Architect

    About Sapient

    Sapient, a business innovator helps clients achieve extraordinary results from their customer relationships, business operations and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energy, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nextel Communications, Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1991, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

    Job Summary

    A Manager, Technology will be; overseeing the development, design, user interface, and technology integration direction, site architecture management, and managing a technology team from definition phase through implementation for Fortune 500 clients. A Manager, Technology is expected to contribute to the Sales cycle as well.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes their deep understanding of OO design principles in creating custom software solutions or modifying package solutions.
  • Translates the client's business requirements into systems design.
  • Challenges business design when appropriate.
  • Resolves complex technical issues.
  • Works with the client's IT organization to establish technology strategy at an application level.
  • Establishes high, mid and micro level plans for the team. Sets technical direction and manages & meters a team of up to 30 people.
  • Independently leads the estimation effort for a project. Reviews other's estimates and point out holes.
  • Identifies and manages risk on project.
  • Prepares pieces of sales proposals and portrays Sapient's technical expertise.

    Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience;
  • Prior experience in a consulting firm preferred.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Understanding of the project life cycle process to effectively be able to manage a sub-team through the complexities of the business solution.
  • Knowledge of multiple technologies including (but not limited to): J2EE, CGI, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Oracle Developer 2000 tools, C/C++, Perl, TCL, RDBMS, CORBA, COM/DCOM, Flash, and Shockwave
  • Openness to frequent overnight travel.

    *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

    Keywords:

    Architect, enterprise architect, solutions architect, technology architect, systems architect, e-commerce architect, technical project manager. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • Project Adminstrator/Project Coodinator in Chicago, IL

    Project Administrator
    Chicago, IL
    Longterm position


    Skill name Level requested Project Administrator Perform Status Tracking & Reporting 3 Expert, can lead others Project Administrator Perform Project Documentation Updating 3 Expert, can lead others Project Administrator Manage Project Files 3 Expert, can lead others Project Administrator Manage Project Metrics 3 Expert, can lead others Analyze Problems/Situations Apply Problem Solving Techniques Implement System HW/SW Components Manage Project Change Manage Performance/Capacity Perform Project Tracking/Reporting/DeliveryProcess Perform System Performance Tuning Perform Root Cause Analysis Use System Analysis Use Systems Monitor Tools Analyze Client Business Processes Apply Data and Process Placement in I/T Solutions Develop Business Requirements Identify/Analyze/Document Requirements Manage Project Change from Pre-Production to Production Perform Project Tracking/Reporting/DeliveryProcess Analyze Client Business Processes Apply Data and Process Placement in I/T Solutions Develop Business Requirements Identify/Analyze/Document Requirements.

    please send resumes to phani.av@
    Experience: Project Documentation Manage Project Metrics Status Tracking & Reporting & DeliveryProcess Business Requirements Identify/Analyze/Document Requirements To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    VB.NET Deveoper with EDI Wanted! in Chicago, IL

    A National retailer requires VB.NET developer with EDI and EDI integration experience. Please contact Jessica DeLopez or Candace Murphy for more details at 312.616.7974 or

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Must have SQL 2005 VB.NET ASP.NET Experience with Legacy systems will distinguish a great candidate. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Mainframe Capacity Planning - System Programmer in Chicago, IL

    Can work in Arkansas or Chicago area
    Monitor selected mainframe systems to ensure that they are running within expected guidelines. Troubleshoot performance problems if/when they occur to help identify and resolve the problem in a timely manner.

    a. Utilize provided tools (Omegamon, RMF, etc) to observe how the selected systems are performing
    b. Utilize provided tools to make performance changes as bottlenecks are discovered
    c. Work with clients, team members, and co-workers to resolve problems
    d. Provide information to leadership as requested regarding performance issues, trends and other requested insite.

    2) Perform Capacity Planning on selected mainframe systems to track historical usage and project future capacity requirements.
    a. Monitor CPU (and associated components such as paging) usage changes
    b. Produce periodic reports as requested (daily, weekly, monthly, adhoc)
    c. Utilize provided software (BMC, SAS, MXG, RMF) to provide analytics, advice and recommendations about capacity changes
    d. Create, update and manage WLM policies in a large Sysplex environment
    Experience: 1) In depth mainframe knowledge, including mainframe Systems Programming, Capacity Planning and Operations.
    2) Strong analytical skills in order to provide clear, concise, accurate observations and recommendations regarding capacity usage and future trends.
    3) Ability to use PC office tools to create charts and presentations for customers to clearly communicate results of performance and capacity studies
    4) Ability to work in a team environment and be flexible in work hours and projects and assignments, handling the hectic pace of being in an outsourcing environment.
    5) Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and appropriately with all levels of the organization and customers, especially when formal capacity plans need to be discussed/presented.
    6) Ability to think out-of-the-box and be creative in solution design
    7) Ability to work in a highly collaborative work environment To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Applications Manager in Chicago, IL

    Prestigious Fortune 500 Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking an Applications Manager to manage 30 people. Candidates will lead, mentor, develop, and perform post implementation support. Candidates should have as much experience with Mainframe, Cobol, Java Powerbuilder, as well Distributed DB2, Oracle, SQL, etc.

    Candidates will be responsible for guiding developers and analysts to results in application development and production reliability. This position requires interaction within the Information Technology Group (ITG) and with internal business customers across all plans to support existing mission critical applications and to develop new solutions. Job activities will include recruiting, performance appraisal, staff training, coaching, prioritizing, work planning, delegation, status reporting, and budgeting. Other responsibilities will include communicating corporate and ITG objectives to staff, setting team goals, championing Code of Conduct, monitoring and adjusting to performance metrics, and furthering the roll out of ITG development best practices. Significant experience in production application support is important. Ideally, the candidate will bring to the position the ability to identify, implement, and manage methods and processes that ensure high production availability and reliability. The candidate should have five or more years of technical experience with a track record of production support, flexibility, partnership, commitment to task, continuous learning, customer focus and energizing others.

    Requirments:
    1) Five years of work experience with a Bachelor Degree OR Six years of work experience with a Technical Certificate or college courses OR Seven years of work experience. 2) Demonstrated leadership skills. 3) Experience in mission critical application environments. 4) A background in leading multi-disciplinary teams in: JAVA / HTML systems development and maintenance, relational database management systems such as DB/2, multi-platform high performance applications (i.e. RS/6000, mainframe environments). 5) Ability to influence and communicate with various levels of leadership. 6) Proven problem solving and decision making skills. 7) Demonstrated project management and oversight skills. 8) Solid organization skills with an attention to detail.

    1) Success in working with vendor partners. 2) Experience with ITIL, CMMI, and other process excellence frameworks. 3) Deep health industry or insurance knowledge. 4) Familiarity with J2EE and Service Oriented Architecture principles. 5) Work experience in large, multi-site organizations. 6) Technical work experience with: commercial business rules engines such as ILOG, COBOL / CICS / JCL PowerBuilder

    Experience: See above. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    SQL DTS Package Application Support Analyst in Chicago, IL

    Prestigious Fortune 500 Company located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking a SQL DTS Package Application Support / Business Analyst. Candidates will support backend applications and must have SQL DTS Package experience. Candidates need Financial or Trading Firm industry experience. Candidates responsibilities are as follows:

    Primary Responsibilities:
    Is the primary support for back-office applications.
    Acts as back-up to the primary support person.
    Assists the Senior Application Support Specialist in taking care of other day-to-day support calls. Makes decisions to ensure continued processing of calls and escalates critical issues in accordance with support procedures.
    Assists the relationship managers in completing critical, day-to-day tasks and business analysis functions.
    Performs quality testing of in-house and third party applications prior to formal user acceptance and deployment
    Creates technical support guides to new applications and shares these documents with the application support team
    Works with business managers and customers to define business requirements for assigned projects and other programming requests
    Follows up on assigned projects to make sure that business needs are being carried out as planned.

    Experience: Strong organization and communication skills
    Good understanding of development life cycle process and methodology
    3+ years of information technology (IT) experience, with at least two years in application support
    Proficient in VisualBasic, VBA, SQL (stored procedures, DTS packages, error log analysis)
    Working knowledge of web development technologies
    Knowledgeable in the use of reporting tools such as Crystal Reports and Microsoft Reporting Services
    Financial or Trading Firm experience
    Bachelors degree preferred
    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Help Desk Assistant in Chicago, IL

    Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.

    Description of Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as an escalation point for Aon Re employees; escalate daily all issues through CSC Service Desk; log all escalations and monitor activities until resolved; analyze escalations and resolutions for each escalated ticket; produce daily/weekly reports for management; and track common resolutions.

    Special Skills Required: Strong communications skills (both written and oral); detail oriented; excellent organization skills; strong computer skills using Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office software; and service oriented.

    Miniumum Education Required: High School Graduate (some college, preferred)

    Minimum Work Experience Required: 2 years

    Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.

    Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do.

    For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    eCommerce Product Manager in Chicago, IL

    Make the Right Move and join a winning team! Build your career with us. HSBC - North America is a part of HSBC Group, one of the largest banking and financial service organizations in the world. Our domestic strength and extensive global network provides our employees with the best of both worlds - the friendliness of a local organization and the resources of a worldwide network - for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities.



    Manage the operation and performance of 40+ separate online origination sites. Work with Risk, Credit Ops, and Finance to monitor and maximize the profitability of the $500 million online originated portfolio. Manage the operations and performance of 14+ online customer care sites serving over 1 million cardholders each month. Monitor site performance and work to maximize cardholder satisfaction and servicing cost savings generated by site usage. Plan and execute marketing campaigns to drive online customer care enrollments and usage. Identify new and innovative eCommerce platform enhancement opportunities. Develop business cases to support recommendations and interface with Senior Management to gain necessary approvals. Lead large cross-functional project teams that implement major eCommerce platform enhancements. Accountable for delivering forecasted project benefits within budget and on time. Set and manage expectations of Sales, Operations, and merchant partners for timing and scope of platform enhancements. Manage $4 million technology budget and ensure spending is consistent with approved strategies and project priorities.



    Manage third party eCommerce vendor relationships (e.g., CheckFree and Experian). Work with Business Development and Technology Teams to showcase and demonstrate eCommerce capabilities to prospective merchant partners. Assess feasibility and respond to new and prospective merchant requests for enhancements to eCommerce platforms. Execute email marketing campaigns that utilize internal email platforms. Ensure eCommerce products, services, and activities are in compliance with established operating and regulatory policies. Help establish company-wide best practices and policies for eCommerce area. Track and analyze general internet related trends and competitor and sister business unit activities to identify opportunities to improve RS eCommerce capabilities.



    Ensure compliance monitoring and internal controls are in place, including processes for management of operational risk, in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards. Provide management direction to foster effective selection, development, and reward of subordinates while contributing to initiatives in support of the Company’s Diversity programs. Complete other related duties as assigned. Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience (MBA preferred)
  • Four to six years experience in eCommerce, Consulting, or Consumer Marketing
  • Some management experience with exposure to Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, or Online Marketing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment both with internal and external customers
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Excellent project management skills are critical

    HSBC Compensation
    HSBC is a pay for performance company with policies and programs designed to ensure all employees receive fair and equitable compensation based on performance. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, develop and retain the very best people.


    HSBC Benefits
    We are proud of our comprehensive flexible benefit program. Our program allows our employees to select the features that make the most sense for their individual and/or dependent(s) needs. Our benefit features include, but are not limited to; medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans, stock option purchase plan, and a competitive time off program.

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  • Programmer/Analyst in Chicago, IL

    RiverPoint is looking for a solid programmer/analyst with senior PL/SQL development skills, experience with Perl and strong analysis skills.

    Ideally, someone with experience in Linux and Toad.

    We are looking for someone that can analyze data feeds and be responsible for performance improvement.

    Skills Listed by importance:
    PL/SQL
    Analysis
    Perl
    Linux
    Toad

    Duration: 2 Months initially and next phase of project is 4-6 month long.

    Location: Downtown

    Please forward resume to rmaresco@. Please contact Becky Maresco at . Experience: PL/SQL, Perl, Analysis To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Web Developer in Chicago, IL

    Technology company seeking dynamic .Net developers to join their small team. Company's objective is to streamline inefficient processes associated with the development, marketing, and administration of Consumer-Driven Health plans.

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Must have VB.NET, ADO.NET, DTS packages including dynamic properties and error handling. Knowledge of CSS / XML / XSLT / AJAX/ TSQL is a plus. Must be a team player with ability to work autonomously, strong interpersonal skills and detail oriented. For immediate consideration, please contact Jim Olsen at (312)616-7974 or . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    BI CDI Team Lead in Chicago, IL


    We are currently seeking to fill a BI CDI Team Lead position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as:

    - Very competitive base salary
    - 401(K)/Pension Program
    - Employee Stock Purchase Program
    - Competitive Health Benefits
    - Health Care Spending Account
    - Dependent Care Spending Account
    - Bonus

    We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

    Responsibilities:
    - Successful delivery of Business Intelligence Customer Data Integration technology initiatives
    - Provide hands-on technical leadership & direction to the team
    - Understand business challenges & translate them into process/technical solutions, as well as manage client relationships within context of individual role

    Qualifications:
    - Prefer Siperian CDI certification and experience with 2 full lifecycle engagements
    - 2 yrs in large and complex pharma industry
    - Demonstrate hands on technology,management and leadership
    - 2 yrs with a consulting firm or in a consulting environment
    - Good client facing and communication skills

    Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Microstrategy Developer in Chicago, IL

    We are currently seeking to fill a Microstrategy Developer position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as:

    - Very competitive base salary
    - 401(K)/Pension Program
    - Employee Stock Purchase Program
    - Competitive Health Benefits
    - Health Care Spending Account
    - Dependent Care Spending Account
    - Bonus

    We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

    Responsibilities:
    - Successful delivery of Business Intelligence technology initiatives
    - Design, build, test & deploy efforts for Microstrategy development and Business Intelligence reporting
    - Provide hands-on technical knowledge as well as manage client relationships within context of individual role

    Qualifications:
    - 2 yrs experience with Microstrategy full life cycle development
    - Prefer certification and a consulting background
    - Pharma experience a big plus
    - Preferred Candidates should have Microstrategy Certification & experience in at least 2 successful, full lifecycle engagements

    Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

    Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    ETL Developer in Chicago, IL

    We are currently seeking to fill an ETL developer position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as:

    - Very competitive base salary
    - 401(K)/Pension Program
    - Employee Stock Purchase Program
    - Competitive Health Benefits
    - Health Care Spending Account
    - Dependent Care Spending Account
    - Bonus

    We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

    Responsibilities:
    - Successful delivery of Business Intelligence technology initiatives
    - Understand business challenges & translate them into process/technical solutions, as well as manage client relationships within context of individual role

    Qualifications:
    - Experience in a consulting environment
    - 2 yrs ETL application development with Informatica or Ascential Datastage
    - Manage client relationships and work independently
    - Good background in Data Modeling
    - Strong communication skills and background in Datawarehousing

    Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

    Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Cognos Developer in Chicago, IL

    We are currently seeking to fill a Cognos Developer position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as:

    - Very competitive base salary
    - 401(K)/Pension Program
    - Employee Stock Purchase Program
    - Competitive Health Benefits
    - Health Care Spending Account
    - Dependent Care Spending Account
    - Bonus

    We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

    Responsibilities:
    - Successful delivery of Business Intelligence technology initiatives
    - Development and customization of Business Intelligence reports using the Cognos suite of products
    - Provide hands-on technical knowledge as well as manage client relationships within context of individual role

    Qualifications:
    - 2 yrs with Cognos application development experience and Pharma background
    - Hands on technical knowlege and manage the client relationship
    - Cognos certification and experience in at least 2 successful, full lifecycle, Pharmaceutical Industry engagements is preferred

    Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Business Intelligence Data Warehousing Project Manager in Chicago, IL

    We are currently seeking to fill a Business Intelligence Data Warehousing Project Manager position. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

    Overview:
    We are looking for top tier consultants who can hit the ground running and have superior managmement and consulting skills in the BI space. This role is directly accountable/responsible for successful project delivery of Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence technology & process engagements. This individual provides hands-on leadership & direction to the team as well as manages client relationships. The PM will also be heavily involved in business case development & performance measurement. This is a hands-on consulting delivery role. This is not an account management or business development role.

    Preferred Candidates should have consulting experience at Andersen/Accenture, Deloitte, BearingPoint, CGE&Y, or PwCC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

    Qualifications:
    - Experience managing 2 full life cycle Pharmaceutical engagements involving process requirements and technology
    - Big 4/5 consulting experience
    - Strong background in BI functional and technical
    - Travel 80-100%
    - Large consulting client management experience with Director level

    Additional Information:
    It is expected that newly hired resources live within a reasonable commuting distance (generally 50 miles) of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Tulsa, OK; and Washington, DC.

    Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    BI CDI Team Lead in Chicago, IL

    We are currently seeking to fill a BI CDI Team Lead position for our client, a Global billion dollar organization. This is an excellent, once in a life time opportunity. Our client provides leading edge benefits, such as:

    - Very competitive base salary
    - 401(K)/Pension Program
    - Employee Stock Purchase Program
    - Competitive Health Benefits
    - Health Care Spending Account
    - Dependent Care Spending Account
    - Bonus

    We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

    Responsibilities:
    - Successful delivery of Business Intelligence Customer Data Integration technology initiatives
    - Provide hands-on technical leadership & direction to the team
    - Understand business challenges & translate them into process/technical solutions, as well as manage client relationships within context of individual role

    Qualifications:
    - Prefer Siperian CDI certification and experience with 2 full lifecycle engagements
    - 2 yrs in large and complex pharma industry
    - Demonstrate hands on technology,management and leadership
    - 2 yrs with a consulting firm or in a consulting environment
    - Good client facing and communication skills

    Up to 100% Travel is required. Our client works diligently at finding client work in the market that hired resources live. Qualified candidates must live within the following metro areas: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY and surrounding area; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    JAVA/J2EE DEVELOPER (ANY STATE) in Chicago, IL

    Our GLOBAL Services client currently seeks a JAVA/J2EE DEVELOPER for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity. Position can report to nearly any major U.S.
    City. Our client is offering a strong base salary, solid benefits,
    5 weeks vacation your first year and bonus. Possible relocation assistance.

    These positions require 80% travel (Monday -Thursday) with the ability
    (although rare)to travel up to 100% if required.

    (CLIENT UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)

    Job Description:

    Business & Systems Integration Consulting professionals are responsible for delivering large-scale, complex programs that marry processes with technology to help our clients achieve high performance. Functional professionals have skills in design and implementation of functional solutions to optimize a company's business processes, management and relationships.

    Key responsibilities may include:


    . Supervising application design and architecture components

    . Supervising process and functional design activities

    . Creating functional requirements as an input to application design

    . Developing and testing detailed functional designs for business solution components and prototypes

    . Supervising application build, test, and deploy activities

    . Planning and executing data conversion activities

    . Driving test planning and execution



    - 2+ years Java / J2EE development experience or .Net

    - project management experience

    - experience with Websphere, EAI, or .NET helpful

    - Websphere portal experience desired

    - Content Management experience desired (like Stellent)

    - previous consulting experience strongly preferred



    REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t

    (CLIENT UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)



    Experience: (INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
    (PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
    (CLIENT UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)

    REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t
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    Java Application Developer in Chicago, IL

    We are currently looking for a high-caliber Java Developer to join our client's growing team in Downtown Chicago. This position will focus on implementation of web application and data tier of a cutting edge ASP application that offers exposure the very latest in Web 2.0 technologies including AJAX, Spring and Hibernate. We are looking for an engineer with a solid computer science foundation, 4+ years of work experience with ability to demonstrate strength in object oriented design and analysis abilities. We are looking for people with meticulous software engineering discipline. The ideal team member will be motivated and willing to learn about a new business domain and be willing to explore new technologies and trends; must be comfortable sharing knowledge and suggesting ways to improve the user experience. We are looking for self-starters who are able to take a task and ?run with it? by managing their own time and performing with minimal supervision. Our client offers a Silicon Valley type start-up atmosphere with fast paced development cycles and opportunity to earn significant equity and participate in building a company. An entrepreneurial attitude is a pre-requisite for success. Experience: Candidates MUST have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably in building web based software products. They should have strong knowledge and experience with Java including some exposure to JDK 5 concepts, JSP using Struts and JSTL, SQL, Database and Transaction processing concepts, XML and Web Services. Desired skills include Spring, Hibernate, AJAX and CSS. Qualified candidates please email resumes to To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Network Administrator in Chicago, IL

    Responsible for technical oversight and delivery of all server based technology projects and initiatives. Responsible for 2nd level diagnosis of day to day PC hardware and software problems; 2nd level Windows support in setting up network printers and diagnosing all network printer problems; overall performance tuning and resolution of LAN problems; management and timely completion of all day to day customer computer problems, user requests; projects documented in the IT Group backlog report or as assigned by the Network Manager. Experience: 3 or more years of experience with working in a multi-domain enterprise environment; Strong Windows 2003 Active Directory knowledge; experience with deployment of multi Exchange 2000/2003 environment; experience with Backup solution e.g. Veritas Backup Exec in a mult-domain setting; experience with troubleshooting and centrally managing HP servers; experience with Project Management; knwledge on Hitachi SAN and Brocade switches; experience with SQL administration and SMS a definite plus. Ability to manage multiple projects and daily workload simultaneously. Excellent communication and customer service skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Web Application Interface Developer in Chicago, IL

    We are currently looking for a high-caliber Web Application Interface Developer to join our client's growing team in Downtown Chicago. This position will focus on implementation of new front-end functionality and maintenance of existing Web applications with an emphasis on attention to detail. The candidate will use senior-level CSS, HTML and scripting to build and support dynamic Web site front-ends for multiple user agents. The ideal team member will be self-motivated to explore new technologies and trends; must be comfortable sharing knowledge and suggesting ways to improve the user experience. Should be able to take a task and "run with it" by managing your own time and performing with minimal supervision. The proper candidate will have excellent technical abilities, as well as the "start- up" mentality to mesh into the environment. In addition to the salary, company equity will be offered after 6 months. Experience: Candidates MUST have strong knowledge and practical experience with (X)HTML, JSP using Struts and JSTL, and JavaScript. They should have some exposure to AJAX, and ability to work with CSS and Photoshop. Qualified candidates will be strong engineers, but also have an eye for design. Qualified candidates please email resumes to To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Manager, WAN Networking in Chicago, IL

    OVERVIEW
    Aon Corporation is a family of brokerage, consulting and consumer insurance companies providing innovative solutions for diverse businesses, financial institutions, governments, insurance organizations, and individuals worldwide. Currently, we have an excellent career opportunity available for a Manager, Wan Networking with Combined Insurance Company of American, a subsidiary of Aon Corporation.

    POSITION SUMMARY
    The candidate for this position will provide technical and managerial leadership for the company's global data network. The candidate will be responsible for architecting, developing, installing, managing, operating and maintaining the company's Wide Area Network, Firewalls and Internet serving multiple locations in United States and abroad. The candidate will be responsible for designing, budgeting and implementing infrastructure solutions based upon requirements.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    ? Responsible for day-to-day operation of the WAN and Internet
    ? Oversee continued installation, support and maintenance of WAN Tools, Firewalls and Switches
    ? Interface with Vendors and users regarding WAN services and support
    ? Review ongoing business requests, prepare weekly status reports and maintain service level reporting
    ? Research, evaluate and recommend new products
    ? Participate on the DR planning, testing and execution
    ? Responsible for input to departmental long range planning and budgeting

    REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
    5-7 years of experience in Wide Area Networks and Internet access. 2 years experience in Network management; demonstrated skills in network troubleshooting, design and security; strong critical thinking skills and substantial knowledge of applicable computer software. extensive human relations skills and the ability to influence and inspiring the willingness of the work team to work toward company goals; hands-on experience along with an overall understanding of networking and security related issues.

    EDUCATION:
    The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Any industry certificates like CCNA, CCNP, CCSA is a plus

    BENEFITS:
    *Competitive Compensation
    *Exceptional Benefits
    *Continuing Education & Training
    *A Unique Internal Advancement Program
    *Tremendous Potential With A Growing Worldwide Organization

    Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

    For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Desktop Technician - Short Term Work in Chicago, IL

    Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more.

    At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

    We are seeking a Desktop Support Technician for a client in Chicago. This is a one month assignment from November 27th to December 22nd. Two days training prior to assignment is required. Pay rate is $18/hr as a 1099.

    Location of project is:
    UBS Tower
    One North Wacker Drive
    Chicago, IL 60606 Experience: Required Experience/Skills:

    - Desktop Support Experience.

    If you have the qualifications and want to take your career to the next level, join the Genesis10 Team. APPLY NOW!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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