Robert Half Technology is seeking a Database Developer for a downtown Chicago client. Job duties will include the following: Lead the development and maintenance of proprietary data base applications. Work with outside vendors to manage non-proprietary data base applications. Assist in the collection and analysis of business requirements. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<br/><br/>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: 8+ years experience in Financial Services IT, preferably in an investment management environment. The candidate will be familiar with investment terms and have a broad background in supporting all the major areas of an Investment Management company: Trade, Compliance, Research, Portfolio Management and Marketing. Preferable to have similar certification equal to Microsoft Certified DBA. Development Skills: Strong database skills, both in development and as a DBA. The candidate should have data modeling experience, be able to write stored procedures, and understand how to optimize SQL databases and SQL code. A background in warehousing is a plus. The candidate should understand basic SQL Server/SQL database maintenance and have an interest in learning more. Strong development skills, ideally in Microsoft .Net technologies (such as C# or VB.Net). Web development would be a strong plus, but client-side development should be considered. The candidate should have a background in reporting, preferably using Crystal Reports/Business Objects. Background in MS Server Operating Systems. Business Applications: The ideal candidate will have a background with the following Investment applications: Trade Order Management Experience will extend to Compliance, PM support (order management), trade support, and post-trade processing and the life-cycle of an order. Electronic Crossing Networks(Liquidnet/ITG). Understand the role of ECN&#146;s in investment management and why different networks are used. Portfolio Accounting Systems A high-level knowledge of portfolio accounting and the expected data generated by the system. Market Data/Analytic Systems The candidate should be familiar with at least one major system &#150; FactSet, Bloomberg, Reuters, Bridge, etc. Familiarity means understanding the purpose, strengths and weaknesses of the systems. The candidate should have experience creating and managing extracts from a Market Data system. CRM. Understand the purpose and have experience with custom configuration of CRM systems. LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to write reports, application documentation and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of systems users, managers, clients, and vendors. Ability to speak clearly and listen effectively. REASONING ABILITY - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Must be multi-task oriented and possess excellent organizational skills. Ability to work in a team environment and interact with people. Must possess the ability to deal with a rapidly changing environment. Being a conscientious team player is a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here