Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client seeking a Cold Fusion Developer for a 3 week project. The Cold Fusion Developer is needed to create interface to large Oracle Database. Experience creating applications from design to conception is required. 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: Intermediate Cold Fusion, Javascript and Intermediate Oracle. Experience with large data sets and in healthcare would distinguish a candidate. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client in need of a Network Engineer for a contract to permanent opportunity. The ideal candidate will have the ability to look at the big picture when developing proposed information technology solutions and suggest solutions based on the customer requirements and industry Best Practices. Candidate will be responsible for the installation, administration and maintenance of the servers and key services they deliver on a 24x7x365 basis. Implement routine server changes (OS patches, drivers&#146; updates, etc.) according to departmental procedures. Provide high level support for Microsoft Exchange environment. Support and maintain corporate security policies. Understand and document network operations and procedures in full details. Help with enterprise caliber hardware and software product evaluation, including installation, testing and technical support for integration projects. Assist in the design and implementation of new or modified networks and makes recommendations to improve service Must be able to take lead role in project management; will report to CTO. Complete assigned manufacturer-training courses. The courses may be instructor lead or self study. Pass tests required for certification within two weeks of completing training. Prepare appropriate documentation for integration projects. Integration documentation will need to include specific technical details on how projects were completed and how to maintain the new solution. Support documentation includes needs to include network diagrams, e-mail and network configuration, remote access instructions, and other very detailed information that is client specific. 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: Experience with Windows 2000/2003 Server, Exchange 2000/2003, Active Directory, Enterprise virus protection solutions and Enterprise back up solutions. 3+ years of hands on technical experience with server class machines, Cisco equipment and enterprise operating systems. Must be proficient with Cisco PIX firewalls, Cisco IOS and VLANs. Demonstrated ability to test, configure and install Cisco routers, switches and PIX. Demonstrated ability to test, configure and install operating software in Cisco routers switches and PIX firewalls. Provide oversight for virus protection; SPAM filtering, and security patches. Bachelor&#146;s Degree in Computer Science or related field. Completion of a Technical Certification Track (MCSE, CCIP, CCNA, etc.). Ability to work independently under time constraints and strict deadlines. Demonstrate exceptional time management and organization skills. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills and strong customer focus are mandatory. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook and Visio). On call 24 x 7 with the ability to be on-site and troubleshooting for emergency calls within 30 minutes. 2+ years hands-on experience with Windows 2000/2003 server and Active Directory Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2003. Thorough file server & file server maintenance knowledge. Thorough system administration (policies & procedures) knowledge. Thorough knowledge of wireless technologies (Cisco preferably). Strong experience with SMTP, IMAP, MAPI, DNS, DHCP. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Strong understanding of RAID, SCSI, SAN, and NAS technologies and general PC hardware proficiency. Experience with System analysis / Monitoring tools. Functional knowledge of TCP/IP and related troubleshooting skills. General Networking/Checkpoint &#150;PIX Firewall Experience. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Knowledge of or experience working in a web hosting environment. Functional knowledge of Microsoft SQL. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Ability to work well in a team and on your own. Good communications skills &#150; previous customer service experience preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology client is looking for a Microsoft Reporting Services Writer for version 2005. Main duty will be writing SQL quereies. Please contact Candace Murphy at (312) 6916-7974 or . <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: 2005 Microsoft Reporting Services SQL To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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

SQL 5+ years
Relational Data modeling 3+ years
RDBMS 5+ years
Experience for 2+ years in 2 or more of the following
Business Intelligence
Data Warehouses
Reporting
Analytics
Cube Design
Data Architecture
Relational Data Modeling
Experience in all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
5+ years Interest in and enthusiasm towards data architecture and data modeling

Experience: Excellent spoken and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a dynamic team
environment, and to interact with resources from technical and non-
technical organizations
Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
Ability to identify, clarify, and resolve issues and risks, and escalating them
as needed
Ability to multi-task well and prioritize accordingly
Ability to build strong relationships with teammates and clients
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Experience with SAP R/3 with SAP Business Warehouse
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position Requirements:
* Must have a strong knowledge of standard EDI business transactions and EDI over Internet (EDIINT) using AS2.
* Proficient at developing application integration interfaces using various GIS adapters.
* Candidate must be proficient in the following areas: SAP, GIS and EDI.
* A working knowledge of ABAP including Reporting, Data Dictionary, applying user exits, and query/report writer tools will be considered a plus.
* The ideal candidate will be able to proactively seek opportunities to improve change management and other processes affecting the team.

Skills and Education
* Bachelor*s degree in a related area of business and/or 5 years of progressive EDI experience.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Candidate must have excellent communication and customer service skills.


Experience: Duties & Responsibilities: * Analysis, development and Production support of business processes to integrate data between Gentran Director Suite and SAP. * Assist with troubleshooting and application performance issues. * Maintaining SAP settings/configuration for EDI interfaces, partner profiles, customer material information. * Monitoring and troubleshooting of EDI transmissions sent and received throughout the day. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for the highest technical level of expertise on all phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), while effectively planning, directing controlling and reporting progress for assigned projects. For applications development and applications architecture design & planning. For maintenance & support of existing systems and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget and with a high degree of user satisfaction encompassing multiple divisions and locations worldwide. For Project Management and project leadership responsibility for multiple, concurrent projects.

Excellent relocation package.



Experience: Bachelors Degree with experience in building and maintaining Advanced Planning Solutions ( APO ) with large data models - (statistical forecasting, I2, Manugistics, PeopleSoft SCP or Dementra). Must have 4+ years of project management of Supply Chain (forecast, demand planning, master scheduling sales & operations planning, inventory, distribution) in either a manufacturing, consumer products or retail business. International / global business background is very desirable. ERP systems experience is essential with first class Report Writing skills. SDLC experience is mandatory. Pluses APICS and / or PMI / PMP certifications. Process Audit experience. SAP or Oracle with SQL, Visio or MS Access.

MUST HAVE - 1. Building and Maintaining Advanced Planning Solutions with large data models
2. Statistical Forecasting
3. Project Management
4. Report Writing

Nice to have - APICS / PMP / PMI Certifications, Process Audit experience, Manufacturing Ops exp, Global Facility / network experience. SAP or Oracle exp. SQL Visio MS Access
Excellent relocation package. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Network Administrator / Chicago Loop

Dynamic Company, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Network Administrator to oversee and manage its network and server environment. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and career advancement to the right candidate.

Responsibilities:
Demonstrate an understanding of technology and ability to support network, server, desktops, and business applications. Individuals must be able to identify issues and be able to effectively apply technology to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Individual will be responding to end user and business leader requests and must provide timely and responsive services and work products. For new business needs, individual must be able to research products and perform vendor management

Skills:
Thoroughly and accurately analyze information in a systemic fashion.
Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans for new applications or technology upgrades.
Experience with vendor management for implementing new services or products and troubleshooting vendor issues.
Expertise and experience in designing, implementing, maintaining, and documenting network infrastructures. Technologies include:
Network: Cisco and/or Sonicwall switches, routers, and firewalls and support of branch offices connected via point-to-point connections
Phone: Avaya PBX and Avaya VoIP Gateway
Servers: Windows 2003/2000/NT, Terminal Services, and Symantec Anti-virus using HP hardware
Directory & Email: Active Directory and Exchange 2003
Databases: Microsoft SQL and Lotus Notes
Backup: Veritias BackupExec
Desktop: Microsoft XP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook
Experience with Disaster Recovery


Requirements:
To qualify, candidates must have:

- BS / Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or equivalent

- Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills

- MCSE and/or CCNA is a plus

- Proactive desire to continue to broaden and deepen technical skills

- Ability to lift and install rack based equipment

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

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client seeking a Data Analyst/Report Analyst. This Data Analyst will be pulling, extracting data in the form of flat files, primarily from Oracle databases, to then analyze that data in Excel to identify trends in data collection results. SAS is the tool that will be used to pull the data. Candidate that have experience programming in Access, Visual Basic, or SQL any structured programming language, should be able to work on this project. Some academic SAS is good. 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: Project Management skills SQL SAS Strong PC skills (Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail, accuracy and follow through Database experience preferred To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The SharePoint developer is responsible for development in SharePoint and .Net. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on professional Sharepoint experience and application development experience using Microsoft technologies, including .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, VB.NET, XML, and Visual Studio.NET. To apply directly for this position please email a resume to Brad at: Experience: 1+ years experience with Windows Sharepoint Services (WSS), Portal Server 2003, webpart pages and custom webpart development. &#149; Solid technical understanding of the .NET framework and languages (C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, etc.) To apply directly for this position please email a resume to Brad at: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Primary responsibilities include managing the architecture, design, development, and implementation of the Firm's core applications; plan and oversee the ongoing management of applications to ensure maximum benefit of I.T. assets, including vendor management, system documentation, platform integrations, enhancements and expanded functionality; work with business partners and department heads to deliver I.T. solutions to business needs; resolve issues escalated by Firm administration or the Firm's Technology Committee; interview, hire and train employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems; manage new and established vendor relationships; interact with end users and software vendors to troubleshoot installation and implementation; assist in the development of the annual budget and perform other related duties as required.

Experience: 7+ years working with application software in a law firm, professional services, or similar environment; experience with major implementations and upgrades of software; knowledge of document management systems; prior supervisory and project management experience are required.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree is required.


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

SPHERION is a staffing and recruitment industry leader with thousands of satisfied clients nationwide. We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work for our clients in either full-time or temporary positions. We pride ourselves on our strong commitment to client satisfaction, and our focus on helping our employees find their next job.

To help us continue driving their business forward, our client is in search of an experienced AS 400 Developer at their Chicago, IL location. APPLY TODAY, if your background includes the following:

4-5 years experience with skilled level expert
Experience developing detail requirements based upon functional design
Experience managing the offshore build and fix efforts
Must have experience with Java, SQL

Spherion Professional Services is a core business unit of Spherion Corporation (NYSE:SFN), which provides recruitment, outsourcing and technology services. Spherion helps companies efficiently plan, acquire and optimize talent to improve their bottom line. Visit the Companys Web site at '> Experience: AS 400 Java SQL To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious hospital located in Chicagos Loop is currently seeking an Epic Access Security Administrator. This position reports directly to the IS Support Services Director and must serve as a technical resource to the support environment and to our customers. This position requires a broad range of experience and expertise in user account provisioning and have a solid understanding of Epic environments. Must be able to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead in Epic account provisioning, advising others in security classes
2. Performs account maintenance and security tasks with high level of accuracy
3. Think independently but knows when and who to escalate the request or problem ticket in order to achieve a timely turnaround
4. Promotes teamwork by assisting other security analysts with technical questions and tasks
5. Keeps management informed of trends, significant problems and expected delays
6. Works directly with customers to attain necessary information and keeping them informed of progress on requests that cannot be resolved at initial point of contact
7. Stays informed of technology advancements, especially those that will assist with providing quality support of customers
8. Actively interacts with Security team to review and current processes and suggesting revisions to refine process

Experience: Requirements:
Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record application
Strong knowledge of Active Directory account creation and account maintenance
Undergraduate degree in computer or business related field or 5+ years equivalent experience
Strong customer service orientation with a positive can do attitude
Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

1 year contract for a Senior Perl, Unix, Sybase resource to assist in the development for various initiatives. This person must have excellent communication skills as well as be a self starter who can manage multiple assignments concurrently.

Minimum 4 years of programming, systems analysis, and business system design experience. Responsible for interacting with various business areas to determine automation needs and provide ongoing systems support. Provides ongoing business direction and technical guidance to less experienced staff. Applies assigned resources to implement cost-effective automation to meet business requirements. Directs and performs prototype systems development. Assigned to multiple projects of varying priorities and applications. Develops or maintains computer programs including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and installation as needed.
Experience: Perl
Unix
Sybase
Design, develop, code, test, debug, install To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAS Developer and Team lead
Requirements include: Hands on developer with at least 5 years SAS programming for data management. Complex Data Step manipulations of large data sets (multi-GB) in a Windows PC and networking environment. Knowledge and experience with complex SAS Macro programming. Experience designing and implementing complex data management solutions with SAS and batch job streams interfacing with external databases (SQLServer) Expertise in creating reports from SAS data sets Expertise in SQL and PRO*C Knowledge and experience with Relational Database design and development Knowledge of SQLServer, DTS packages, and VB script a plus. Responsibilities include: Ability to communicate well with both non-technical users and technical staff Ability to build requirements, design solutions, implement solutions and problem solve and troubleshoot Ability to break down complex problems into manageable components; having the skills and ability to help solve the problems Provide task management and technical direction to small teams during development and support Ability to coach and mentor less experienced developers, including quality review of code.
Experience: SAS programming;SQL;SQL Server;Pro*C;Relational database design & development To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for an Oracle iSupplier Portal Consultant to join our team our Consulting Solutions Practice. The position involves 100% travel and can be in a virtual location.

At Perot Systems, we provide opportunities that offer both challenges and rewards. Put your knowledge and skills to work on a team that encourages initiative, fosters innovation, endorses accountability, and promotes integrity. We value our associates and respect our customers?always striving to enable them to achieve the measurable results that support their success.

The passion for what we do is evident in how we charge after our goals on a daily basis. In order for us to provide services that help our clients differentiate themselves through their people, we must have a hard-working, passionate and diverse team. What it is like:

Distinguished Fortune 500 Company in downtown Chicago is seeking a Sr. Sun Systems Engineer with a strong Veritas Cluster Services background. The preferred candidate will have 5+ years of strong Solaris and in-depth Veritas skill sets. Scripting skills are a requirement for this position. Any Linux and AIX knowledge is a definite plus. Excellent communication skills are a must and a degree is preferred.
Experience: 5+ years strong Solaris experience.
Linux (Red Hat/Suse) and AIX is a plus.
Strong scripting skills in Shell and Perl required.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Degree is preferred.
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for Oracle iRecruitment Resources Consultant to join our team our Consulting Solutions Practice. The position involves 100% travel and can be in a virtual location.

At Perot Systems, we provide opportunities that offer both challenges and rewards. Put your knowledge and skills to work on a team that encourages initiative, fosters innovation, endorses accountability, and promotes integrity. We value our associates and respect our customers?always striving to enable them to achieve the measurable results that support their success.

The passion for what we do is evident in how we charge after our goals on a daily basis. In order for us to provide services that help our clients differentiate themselves through their people, we must have a hard-working, passionate and diverse team. What it is like:

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client seeking a Cold Fusion Developer for a 3 week project. The Cold Fusion Developer is needed to create interface to large Oracle Database. Experience creating applications from design to conception is required. 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: Intermediate Cold Fusion, Javascript and Intermediate Oracle. Experience with large data sets and in healthcare would distinguish a candidate. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology client is looking for a Microsoft Reporting Services Writer for version 2005. Main duty will be writing SQL quereies. Please contact Candace Murphy at (312) 6916-7974 or . <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: 2005 Microsoft Reporting Services SQL To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client in need of a Network Engineer for a contract to permanent opportunity. The ideal candidate will have the ability to look at the big picture when developing proposed information technology solutions and suggest solutions based on the customer requirements and industry Best Practices. Candidate will be responsible for the installation, administration and maintenance of the servers and key services they deliver on a 24x7x365 basis. Implement routine server changes (OS patches, drivers&#146; updates, etc.) according to departmental procedures. Provide high level support for Microsoft Exchange environment. Support and maintain corporate security policies. Understand and document network operations and procedures in full details. Help with enterprise caliber hardware and software product evaluation, including installation, testing and technical support for integration projects. Assist in the design and implementation of new or modified networks and makes recommendations to improve service Must be able to take lead role in project management; will report to CTO. Complete assigned manufacturer-training courses. The courses may be instructor lead or self study. Pass tests required for certification within two weeks of completing training. Prepare appropriate documentation for integration projects. Integration documentation will need to include specific technical details on how projects were completed and how to maintain the new solution. Support documentation includes needs to include network diagrams, e-mail and network configuration, remote access instructions, and other very detailed information that is client specific. 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: Experience with Windows 2000/2003 Server, Exchange 2000/2003, Active Directory, Enterprise virus protection solutions and Enterprise back up solutions. 3+ years of hands on technical experience with server class machines, Cisco equipment and enterprise operating systems. Must be proficient with Cisco PIX firewalls, Cisco IOS and VLANs. Demonstrated ability to test, configure and install Cisco routers, switches and PIX. Demonstrated ability to test, configure and install operating software in Cisco routers switches and PIX firewalls. Provide oversight for virus protection; SPAM filtering, and security patches. Bachelor&#146;s Degree in Computer Science or related field. Completion of a Technical Certification Track (MCSE, CCIP, CCNA, etc.). Ability to work independently under time constraints and strict deadlines. Demonstrate exceptional time management and organization skills. Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills and strong customer focus are mandatory. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook and Visio). On call 24 x 7 with the ability to be on-site and troubleshooting for emergency calls within 30 minutes. 2+ years hands-on experience with Windows 2000/2003 server and Active Directory Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2003. Thorough file server & file server maintenance knowledge. Thorough system administration (policies & procedures) knowledge. Thorough knowledge of wireless technologies (Cisco preferably). Strong experience with SMTP, IMAP, MAPI, DNS, DHCP. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Strong understanding of RAID, SCSI, SAN, and NAS technologies and general PC hardware proficiency. Experience with System analysis / Monitoring tools. Functional knowledge of TCP/IP and related troubleshooting skills. General Networking/Checkpoint &#150;PIX Firewall Experience. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Knowledge of or experience working in a web hosting environment. Functional knowledge of Microsoft SQL. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Ability to work well in a team and on your own. Good communications skills &#150; previous customer service experience preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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

IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.




We are currently accepting resumes for a Sr. Business Analyst.



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.
The BA will serve as a liaison between the business areas and the Systems department, particularly the ISG and technical designers & developers.



Responsibilities



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Works closely with business areas to learn about their business objectives, processes and information needs

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Discover opportunities and analyze feasibility of potential technology projects which could be beneficial to business areas

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Organize and facilitate meetings with business to gather and document requirements

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Look for opportunities to improve existing processes or provide new value to business areas through the application of technology resources

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Attend business meetings (some travel required)

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Work closely with the ISG to determine if a solution already exists within our technology portfolio or if one needs to be built or modified

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Collaborate with the ISG on scope definition, cost/benefit analysis and project timelines

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Participate in design and development meetings with project teams to provide perspective on the needs of the business users and help to resolve issues arising during the project

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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

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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






Qualifications

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Experience as a business analyst for an enterprise software or top-tier consulting firm

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College degree with focus in business, computer science or management information systems (or equivalent), advanced degree in business preferred

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Experience writing business requirements

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Familiarity with and knowledge of the following technical concepts:

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Browser-based applications

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Client-server applications

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SQL data models

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Business intelligence and data warehousing

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Content management systems

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Mobile technologies

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Excellent time management and organizational skills



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Willing to travel (10-20% travel is required)


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

IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.



Minimum Qualifications:




Demonstration of a successful history of having worked on enterprise level, high visibility projects.



3 years experience in technical area, with some experience at a leadership level.
Prior years of experience as a leader on software development projects can be substituted for technical experience.



High end Java developer



High end MQ Series developer



Financial industry experience, including experience of developing off one or more market APIs

Technical skills:



Very good understanding of Enterprise Bus architectures.



Good comprehension OO Design and concepts



Must be comfortable in setting up and developing off IBM Websphere MQ series.




Strong in SQL.
Solid experience on how to create and utilize views, stored procedures. Understanding of data modeling.



Solid experience in XML using XSD and XSLT




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

IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.


We are currently accepting resumes for a DesktopSupport Professional.

Position Description:

The Support Analyst is responsible for internal end user support for a global financial institution. The person filling this role will be primarily responsible for e-mail requests and assigned fault tickets with software related issues. This role also involves new user setup, building workstations, and other daily administrative tasks. Candidate must be a team player and follow methodical practices in support duties.

Required Skills:

* Office 2000, XP and 2003 experience
* Microsoft Office Specialist certification (Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003)
* Third party application support
* Good communication skills
* Windows 2000 / XP support
* Active Directory administration
* Knowledge of LAN support
* Knowledge of Exchange support
* Knowledge of Ghost Imaging application

Responsibilities:

*Delivery of a first class IT support service.
*Co-ordination of changes to Telecommunications system.
*Provide technical support to customers by telephone and desk-side.
*Install proprietary business applications, market data products and off-the-shelf software.
*Write or update installation instructions for business applications, market data products and off-the-shelf software.
*Build positive relationships with customers.
*Plan and execute system acceptance of new applications or existing application upgrades.

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IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.





We are currently accepting resumes for a Product Manager. The Business Services Project manager maintains and coordinates all response and management of assigned services.
As part of the Client Technology Services (CTS) group, you function as a product manager for systems as well as a project manager for various projects around those platforms and is in constant contact with the user community in the day-to-day support and maintenance of Company client facing applications.




Profile requirements
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Strong organization and communication skills

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Good understanding of a development life cycle process and methodology

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8+ years of IT experience

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Knowledgeable of application development, Web design and Architecture

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Knowledgeable of .Net, Java

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Knowledgeable in the use of reporting tools such as Crystal Reports and Microsoft Reporting Services.

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Business exposure in operations domains.

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Bachelors degree.




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Coordinates quality testing of in-house or 3rd party applications prior to formal user acceptance and deployment.

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Creates technical support guides to new applications and shares these documents with the application support team.

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Works with the application support group and the rest of the information technology team to give the best service to user community.



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Establishes a cordial working relationship with business managers for the purpose of keeping informed of business direction and the goals of management;

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Establishes a cordial working relationship with other IT managers in order to stay informed on available technology and procedures;

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Stays current and informed on the business knowledge to better serve the business departments.






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IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.

We are currently accepting resumes for an Enterprise Environment Administrator. This is a perm/direct hire position with excellent pay, great benefits, and very strong bonus potential.


Working in a team environment, design, configure, support and upgrade all client company operating environments, including test, development and production
Develop methods to increase automation in the environmental creation process
Manage the environment build process by coordinating all necessary activity between several departments
Manage environment shakeout process and create/manage Service Level Agreements relating to the process

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
5-7 years experience within application development and/or technical support environments, including UNIX, Windows, Virtual server, and/or Middleware technologies
4 years experience in a system design and/or support role in a complex multivendor environment
Strong delivery experience across multiple groups
Experience documenting new operating environment settings for both third party and internally developed applications
Location

Chicago, IL (Loop)



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IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.



We are currently accepting resumes for an
Etrading Report Services Specialist



Primary contact for implementation, maintenance and support of systems collecting trades executed on Clients systems.

Responsible for analysis, pre-production test and setup of all trade data delivery connections with customers worldwide using Client execution systems.

In charge of monitoring and supporting Production Drop Copy services to ensure 24*5 availability.

Organize and test Disaster recovery and Backup for Production services

Production environment tuning and troubleshooting.


Essential Functions:
Knowledge of globally traded electronic exchanges (Futures/Options, Equities)

Be the first point of contact for all trade reporting issues 24*5, which includes potential work time during week-ends and holidays.

Work with customers to identify reporting needs, provide initial samples, proceed with implementation including request Firewall rules changes where necessary, and be overall responsible for quality of implementation

Knowledge of SQL database, stored procedure, trigger, DTS package in order to work efficiently with the DBA team.

Ability to deploy and troubleshoot applications provided by Information Service Provider (ISV) to collect trading activity, in a challenging 24*5 environment.

Good documentation skills, for procedural documents and diagrams presented to customer and/or management

Perform routine data maintenance for all Etrading data : values integrity checking, standardization, improve quality of feed, etc?

Self initiative to implement new / improve existing monitoring when an issue has been identified


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in field and/or related field.


3+ years of industry experience


2+ years of development experience

2+ years of working with a database environment







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We are currently seeking to fill a Distribution Siebel Associate Partner 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:
The Siebel Associate Partner has direct accountability for the overall successful delivery of large-scale Distribution Sector Siebel engagements involving technology, process, & organizational change initiatives. The Siebel AP provides hands-on leadership & direction to the team as well as manages client executive relationships. The Siebel AP will also be responsible for leading business case development & performance measurement.

This is a hands-on consulting delivery role in a complex & integrated environment which is multi-functional, multi-national, and/or crosses multiple locations. This is not an account management or business development role. Preferred Candidates should have Siebel Certification (7 or Greater) and management consulting experience with Pharma, Retail, CPG or Travel/Transportation clients on Siebel engagements.

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience with 5 years minimum experience implementing Siebel
- Minimum of three years employment in a top-tier management consulting firm (Andersen/Accenture, Deloitte, BearingPoint, CGE&Y, or PwCC)
- At least 3 full lifecycle Siebel implementations as a project manager
- Track record of Siebel consulting sales in most recent two years
- Program Management (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Business Case Development (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Distribution Sector focus in recent 4-5 years (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Understanding of CPG, Pharma, Retail or Travel/Transportation Industry Ops (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Applied func/tech knowledge of Siebel to solve clients' bus probs (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Complex consulting/client management experience with VP level & above (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Hands-on developed deliverables defined by formal/structured methodology (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Experience articulating complex solutions and program benefits. (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Team Leadership (Level5 - Can give expert advice and lead others to perform)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Visio (Level4 - Can perform without assistance. Has in-depth knowledge)

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

We are currently seeking to fill an Oracle Developer position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and implement programming changes to new and existing forms, reports, functions, and stored procedures
- Review existing applications and determine the impact of new requirements and programming changes
- Create and execute test plans and procedures to ensure program code adheres to stated business requirements.
- Data warehousing knowledge a plus!

Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years as an Oracle Developer
- PL/SQL
- Stored Packages, Procedures, Functions
- Unix (AIX)
- SQL Loader

In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. 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

Robert Half Technology has a downtown client in need of a J2EE Developer with iWAY Service Manager experience to start immediately. This position will include heavy coding and configuring of a HR application. 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: J2EE iWAY Service Manager To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Sr. Business Analyst (Assoc Level) Global Project Management Team Downtown $85k - $95k base plus bonus The Global Product Services team is responsible for the execution and oversight of activities including Shareholder Servicing, Transfer Agent Services and Product oversight for over 600 investment products, their related vendors and distribution partners. Responsibilities: - Manage business related projects through the entire life cycle from strategic scope definition to requirements gathering, implementation support, and user testing. - Provide both analysis and project management services to a variety of businesses within the firm in partnership with Technology for technical related initiatives and proprietary systems. - Scope definition, requirements gathering, process design, issue management, and facilitation of the entire project lifecycle. - Maintain relationships with internal technology groups, related business areas, and external system vendors. Experience: Qualifications: &#149; Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record &#149; Professional experience (6+ yrs) leading and participating in operational or system related process design and project management &#149; Knowledge of computer technologies (data flows, relational databases, program logic, file layouts, communication protocols, etc.) &#149; Financial services experience in alternatives, mutual fund, fund treasury, bank, or brokerage back-office operations &#149; Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and organization skills &#149; Experience with business process improvement and business process design &#149; Ability to perform software testing &#149; Direct / indirect resource management experience &#149; Project Management or Quality Assurance certification is a plus Additional: &#149; Strong communication skills &#149; Determined &#149; Flexible w/ hours &#149; Interacts effectively with all levels &#149; Good judgment &#149; Manages stress well &#149; Meets deadlines &#149; Organized &#149; Problem solver &#149; Results oriented &#149; Team oriented &#149; Time management skills &#149; Strong multi-tasking skills &#149; Willingness to travel If strongly qualified then please forward a cover letter and resume to for consideration. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. Please apply to this position only if you meet all of the required qualifications. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here