A client of Robert Half Technology is seeking a QA Analyst for a contract to permanent position in downtown Chicago. The candidate will be working closely with a technologically advanced team responsible for developing multi-tiered web-based applications. Responsibilities include analyzing specifications, implementing and executing test plans to qualify internet applications for release readiness, and clearly communicating and tracking defects. The candidate will also produce release notes for customers as enhancements are approved, provide the required support to assure the timely closure of development issues, work closely with the development team to verify system changes against specifications, and manage any Quality Assurance consultants as necessary. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in qualifying complex internet applications built using Microsoft tools and technologies. The ideal candidate will be a team player, maintain a positive attitude, be flexible and responsive, and drive to be knowledgeable of current technologies. 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: Required Skills: 2+ years of experience in qualifying complex internet applications built using Microsoft tools and technologies. Experience with Acceptance, Functionality, Regression, and Installation Testing. Ability to design, develop, and execute functional test cases. Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle. Time management skills. Exceptional hands-on analytical and problem solving skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Commitment to quality. Desired Skills: Knowledge of automated testing applications and software configuration management tools. Understanding of Microsoft programming languages such as C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET etc. Understanding of Web Services. Exposure to CMM, ISO9000 Standards, or ISO 15504. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client is seeking a self-motivated, technology driven Database Developer for a full time position in their downtown Chicago, IL office. This position will allow you the mobility and flexibility to develop a myriad of new skills, while keeping fresh and sharp the existing skills that you have honed thus far. This position will support the fast-growing survey business, including development of DTS packages for SQL Server data extraction, Reporting Services, report design and development and SQL Server administration (backups, issue resolution, performance monitoring, etc.). This person will work with business analysts to define report specifications, automate loading the necessary data on a regular basis, ensure the data is accurate and make the data available to users via reports. They will also collaborate with web developers to define and load the data that&#146;s required by the UI and work with them to ensure queries are optimized, tables correctly indexed, etc. Experience: This person must have 2+ years of Database Development experience focused on SQL Server. This person should also have knowledge of stored procedures, T-SQL, DTS, indexing, performance tuning and security. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Systems Analyst for Financial and HR Systems will provide system support of HR and Financial applications for users at headquarters and international locations, resolve problems for users, and work with data center staff on production procedures. Handle design and implementation of new functionality using SQL and SQR coding.
Responsible for MS Access and Crystal Reports report maintenance, as well as direct interface with the user community to troubleshoot issues and define project requirement. Monitor application of system fixes and upgrades to packaged software.

Experience: BS degree with a minimum 3 years of increasing responsibility in IT. Must have PeopleSoft Financials or other PeopleSoft Applications, PeopleTools, SQR, PeopleSoft Security Administration, SQL, server database, Microsoft Access, Crystal or Report Smith, ADP application, iVantage application, Kronos application, and MPC application are also a preferred. Must have background with HR or Financial applications. Successful experience with analysis, design, coding, and testing of moderately complex systems with a proficiency in Microsoft Office desktop applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

We are currently seeking to fill a Senior Business Analyst 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.

Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst for a 1 year contract opportunity. The candidate should possess the following:

Qualifications:
- Very strong business analysis and communication skills.
- Ability to facilitate JAD sessions.
- Experience generating business requirements and functional requirements is a must.
- Solid data analysis skills, SQL skills preferred.
- Ability to interact and partner with senior level managers required.
- Experience with financial reporting is a big plus, specific securities industry experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to coordinate testing program, write test plans/cases/scripts, and execute test cases is required.
- Must be very detail oriented and have a strong work ethic.

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

Net
Developer


The primary role of the position is to design, develop and support application software for one or more business functions. This position is also related to ensuring integrity and quality in the technical development, security, and systems support practices.

Essential Functions:



Uses expertise in appropriate techniques and tools to design, develop and maintain effective application software.




Provides mentoring to those with less knowledge of application design and development.




Participates to the development and implementation of standards related to the application development, security and system support activities.




Performs formal and informal reviews of software development processes and products to ascertain quality and adherence to standards.



Establishes and maintains control procedures for version control.



Monitors and t racks quality related issues and problems through to resolution.

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.



2 years C# and ASP.NET experience



4 years server side development in SQL Server using TSQL or Oracle equivalent

Technical skills:



Ability to quickly assess application requirements and implement n-tier applications with ASP.NET environment of IIS 6.0 and Sql Server 2000.



Ability to quickly assess application requirements and implement n-tier applications with OO environment and Sql Server 2000.



Able to code to MVC patterns.



Good comprehension OO Design and concepts



Must understand ASP.NET Page Framework and the Web Forms Page programming model, ASP.NET server controls, HTML controls(HTC) , javascript and ADO.NET.




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


Other knowledge, skills, and abilities:



Good communication and interpersonal skills



Self-managing, in a fast paced development environment.



Extensive knowledge of software development life cycle and accepted practices.



Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions.



Knowledge of J2SE Java



Ability to conduct research and gather information.



Effective in communicating with, and interacting with fellow team members on a technical and non-technical level



Understanding of financial products. (Futures,fixed income,equities,etc).

Education required: BS

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Location: Chicago

Contact: Brian Shaver,

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

Position: Technical Service Regional Account Representative
Location: Chicago, IL 60618
Duration: contract to hire

Job Purpose:
To provide service to both the company's internal and external customers via high volume of live phone calls, voice and electronic mail messages, while being an experienced resource to customer needs in the receipt, analysis, and processing of products returned as complaints or for repair, replacement, exchange or credit. Promotes and sells the companies products and services. Uses a computer to trace questions and answers as well as enter or change sales orders. Supports the Technical Services Supervisor.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities noted with an asterisk (*) are considered to be essential functions of the position.

1.Initiate and/or field phone calls (customer, dealers, schools/students, RAM), including concerns or questions regarding product performance, safety concerns/customer education, return/replacement policies and status of orders. This involves frequent verbal voice mail and written contact.*

2.Coordinate the daily return process function for department. Inspect returned products from Expediter teammates. Independently determine appropriate process for order (e.g. credits, warranty replacement, out of warranty replacements, repairs, sharpening/services etc.).*

3.Process credits, warranty replacements, out of warranty replacements, repairs, sharpening requests or other services in a timely manner.*

4.Coordinate complaint process which includes: soliciting information from Quality Engineer and/or researching existing Technical Service information (Technical Service White Papers), and responding to customer via verbally or written document in accordance with ISO Standards.*

5.Serve as back-up for all areas of Technical Service and order entry to include Customer Services and Switchboard.

4.Rotate into an outbound calling structure to support special promotions.

5.Keep up to date documentation on all procedures and processes for all tasks related to this position.

6.Meet department productivity and quality goals.*

7.Interface with other departments to help meet customer needs, achieve efficient operations, and ensure that all Department, company and customer service goals are met.*

8.Be actively involved in continuous process improvement.

9.On occasion, attend sales meetings and dental conventions during weekends and evenings, travel required with stays away from home.

10.Follow and promote the company's core values.*

11.Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (i.e. minimum education, years of experience, etc)

1. High School education with minimum 1 year experience in Returns/Order Entry and or Call Center. Outbound calling experience a plus.

2. Good English verbal and written communication skills with correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure. Second language skills (French, Spanish) highly desirable.

3. Good organization, administrative and task management skills.

4. Strong PC skills MS Word, Basic Excel (familiarity with the web, e-mail and external applications preferred). SAP a plus.

5. Must be detail oriented and handle multiple processes.

6. Ability to type 30 words per minute.

7. Good analytical skills and strong problem resolution skills.

8. Flexible and able to work well in a team environment.

Core Competencies:
(Use MPD program - maximum of 6)
Completes assignments/projects within a defined time frame.
Asks good questions and probes logical sources for answers.
Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Open to suggestions and experimentation.
Builds constructive and effective relationships, values people.
Listens and responds clearly and directly.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Office environment. Lifting-Less than 20 lbs; Carrying-Less than 30lbs for 100 yards; Handling-files; Sitting-80% of day; Standing-2 hrs per day; Walking-8x a day 100 yards; Hearing-Low noise, average requirements; Vision-CRT; Writing; no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Some trav To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Infrastructure Engineer


OS & Applications:



HP Equipment -
DL, ML & Blades

SAN -
HP or EMC

MS Clustering - multi-Node

Active Directory - Migrations from NT 4, GPO

DNS & DHCP
- NT 4 and AD

SMS
- Deployments

MOM
- Monitoring

HP RDP
- Image deployments

Virtual Technogolgy
- MS or VMware

Trading Environment a Plus

Servers Supported - 50+


Windows 2000, 2003 Pro - Datacenter, 32 / 64 bit
Windows / AD Enterprise
Architecture, All Services

MSCS 2000, 2003
Enterprise
, Datacenter 32bit
and 64 bit implementations

Pre Windows 2000 OSs

Exchange:
5.5, 2000, 2003

IIS: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0

Veritas NetBackup

Perl Scripting on Win32

EMC Power Path

VMWare GSX 3.x

Microsoft Office, All Versions

Veritas Storage Foundations

Active Server Pages, VBScript

Enterprise
Monitoring Technologies

SanSurfer / HBAnywhere




Server Hardware:
IBM Netfinity / eServer Enterprise Servers

High-Availability Architectures for Server and Application Platforms

HP Integrity Servers (IA64)


HP Proliant Enterprise Servers, IA32 and x64


EMC Symetrix / Clariion Systems

Dell Power Edge Servers


Compaq Proliant Servers

Fibre Channel Storage Devices


Numerous Storage Technologies



Responsibilities:
Level III technical and engineering support
Assist in the daily and pro-active maintenance of the Windows infrastructure environment
Help in the evaluating and testing of implementations of hardware firmware, OS patching and network operation systems updates
Take ownership and assist in resolving all infrastructure related tasks i.e. Notes, Firewall, VPN, security and others that arise through the helpdesk system
Participate in a 24 by 7 rotation for troubleshooting and solving outages as an on call engineer providing documentation and communications to the rest of the team when an incident arises Participate in the early morning shift rotation to cover infrastructure related issues and assist in the helpdesk early morning shift as requested from the staff on the shift

*


Design, deploy, and manage highly available application platforms and environments

*


Identify project monitoring and alerting strategies, coordinate with tools group for implementation

*


Coordinate all inter-group activities from design to delivery of project solutions

*


Special project engineer, specializing in new hardware technologies including x64 and IA64 hardware / software

Provider of internal mentoring and training of Services and Deployment groups pertaining to high-performance tuning, deployment, and management of new server and hardware technologies

*


Exchange 5.5 design, administration, and troubleshooting

Managed broadband connectivity rollout to remote sales force; provided remote configuration assistance to users

*


Daily IIS administration and content deployment management

*


Digital Security using SSL and Digital Certificates



Location: Chicago



Salary: $85,000 - $100,000



Contact: Brian Shaver,




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

My downtown client is seeking a Trade Desk Support Analyst to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. This person will work the 1st shift (6am- 3pm) supporting Options traders on the exchanges in Chicago, New York, and West Coast. The trading application is proprietary, so experience supporting such applications in vital. The Trade Desk Support Analyst will be taking calls from the floors of the exchanges, as well as from remote offices and online traders. You will be troubleshooting issues both over the phone and via Instant Message. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO Experience: Candidates must have 4+ years doing Application Support. They should have strong Networking knowledge, as well as in depth experience with Windows and Linux/Unix. Some Options/Trading industry experience is REQUIRED. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently looking for a SAP AA and SAP PM:
Experience: Skills Required: - SAP AA--1 resource - SAP PM-1 resource - Asset Accounting & Plant Maintenance - SAP experience with atleast 2 full life cycle implementations - Experience with addressing requirements around products which have individual serial numbers that have to be tracked across the life of the product (returns,re-sale,repair,) and that can be sold (i.e.treat as inventory) or leased (i.e.treat as fixed assets). - Should be self-starters and capable of working independently To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek an experienced Web Designer for a contract to hire position located in Chicago. You will work on-site with our well established client in their Marketing Communications Group as you perform multiple web publishing projects ranging from third party web banner ad creation to client facing corporate web site design/support. If you have established your technical and creative web skills and are looking for a corporate environment in which you can make a lasting (and highly visible) impact then this might be the opportunity for you. Please read the desired and required skills carefully and if you have what it takes submit your resume immediately for instant consideration. Chicago area applicants only please, no third parties.
Experience: * 3-5 years of advanced HTML.
* Dreamweaver
* CSS
* Ability to read JavaScript
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: AS400 / CMS consultant
Location: Lincolnwood, IL: 60645
Start: ASAP
Duration: ongoing contract or contract to hire
Rate: Hourly.
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Scope: SmartSource customer is a large IT solution provider - looking for someone that can understand AS400/OS400 and this CMS software (http://www.cmssoftware.com/) . Customer is also running Notes on the AS400 and probably could use someone that is very stung on the OS and Application side of the notes.
A little background: "CMS Software is a leading provider of ERP software, Manufacturing software and Supply Chain Management software solutions to manufacturers and distributors operating in supply-chain-intensive environments - characterized by high customer expectations and a high price to pay for failing to meet those expectations."

To Apply:
· For immediate consideration, please forward your resume (Microsoft Word format) with summary of your experience as it relates to the position and qualifications as listed in this advertisement and salary requirements to



Feel free to call as well: 888-832-7823 x 244 (Julia)
· No Employment Agencies or Recruiters Please. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A medium-size financial institution in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago seeks an experienced MS SQL Server DBA to design, implement, and administer SQL Server 2005. Functional knowledge of stored procedures, queries, and backup administration is required. The ideal Database Administrator will have experience not only administering but designing and conceptualizing a SQL Server environment.<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: Advanced MS SQL Server To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Performics, the performance-based marketing division of DoubleClick, provides online marketing services and technologies for leading multi-channel marketers. Together, Performics and DoubleClick offer clients an unparalleled range of marketing solutions for valued clients.

Clients benefit from Performics´ custom approach to Affiliate Marketing, Paid Search, Natural Search, and Data Feed Marketing programs. The company's proprietary tracking and reporting technology platform, advanced market expertise, and active account management enable clients to improve productivity and results.

We are currently searching for a dynamic PERL Developer.

As a member of a cross-functional team, you will design, code, test, maintain and support DoubleClick's search engine marketing platform and affiliate marketing platform. You will collaborate with offshore development teams, and interact with product managers, usability engineers, documentation writers, quality assurance analysts and clients.

Required experience

? Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
? 2-5 years work experience
? Perl
? SQL
? Backend systems running on Linux
? Object oriented software development
? Knowledge of common web technologies, such as HTTP, HTML, XML, DNS, etc.

Optional experience

? Python, Ruby and Java
? Unix shell scripting
? High-traffic systems
? 24/7 mission critical systems
? Agile software development processes; in particular, Scrum
? Test driven development
? Collaboration with off-shore development teams
? Full software lifecycle

Job responsibility and compensation will be commensurate with experience.

The DoubleClick benefits package includes:

Hi, Smartsource Inc, ("Smartsource is a trusted international staffing and recruitment firm, building relationships by matching people with opportunities!" )
Is looking for an A+ Desktop Tech for a 2 months contract in the city of Chicago.

Title: A+ Desktop technician
Positions open: 1
Hours: 3pm - 11pm
Duration: 2 months
Start: 19th March

Environment: Law offices

Desktop deployment (10 pcs per day)
We are looking for reliable, accurate, detail oriented candidate that can work without supervision and can follow the script.

Interviews will occur on: 14h and 15th of March
Pay rate: 15/hr

If you are interested and able to dedicate 2 months to a project on a full time basis, please respond to this email ASAP!

To Apply:
· For immediate consideration, please forward your resume (Microsoft Word format) with summary of your experience as it relates to the position and qualifications as listed in this advertisement to To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client is looking for a Technical Analyst to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. The Technical Business Analyst will be responsible for implementing a software application for commercial and healthcare clients. Responsibilities include participating in architecture and design, data analysis, software configuration, customer testing, and production rollout phases. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO Experience: Candidates must have 3+ years of enterprise software implementation experience. They should also have a strong understanding of relational database and enterprise software integration concepts. They should also have strong hands- on SQL skills. Previous experience programming in Java or C++, as well as Linux/Unix is considered a plus. Consulting (Big 5) is also considered a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has an Oracle data entry opportunity for a downtown Chicago client. We are looking for multiple people to support Oracle implementation. This is a two week enagagement involving heavy data entry skills. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at .<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: Qualified candidates must have experience in using Oracle E-Business suite. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently looking for a SAP TM: Experience: Skills Required: - TM module in SAP R/3 - Experience of interfacing with Third party rating engine - Excellent communication skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Description:
- Finance and the Controlling staff to hammer down requirements and understand their business and how it runs.
- Help the Client implement Product Costing Experience: Skills Required: - SAP - FI - COSTING - COPA To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Energy company located in downtown Chicago is seeking a Tax Systems Analyst. The primary purpose of the position includes providing technical and functional support for income tax accounting and tax return process and tools for the company. This includes system configuration, enhancements, troubleshooting and user support. Business analyst for the Tax Provisioning project responsible for working with a cross functional team to implement the recommended solution. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the tax community, IT technical support and the vendor help desk. Specific responsibilities include system administration of income tax tool and coordination of income tax accounting process with Corporate Tax group for monthly book close. Business Analyst responsibilities for Tax Provisioning Project will include requirements gathering and prioritization, gap analysis, design input and evaluation, testing and process documentation. Responsible for continuously identifying areas of improvement in the process, articulating solutions and working with IT Technical and the Tax Community to implement the approved solutions. This position will work closely with IT, Financial Systems and Corporate Tax to standardize processes and maximize available technologies. Experience: Qualified candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or computer science. Graduate degree or significant relevant experience. A minimum of three years of relevant experience primarily in accounting, tax or financial systems is also required. Expertise of accounting and accounting system processes. Ability to communicate with both finance and IT professionals. Demonstrated experience in working with any PC-based financial systems (PeopleSoft, Lawson, JD Edwards, Great Plains, Epicor, SAP etc.). Demonstrated experience in working on multiple projects and teams concurrently. Demonstrated experience in analyzing and designing workflow processes, including recommending and implementing improvements to systems, policies and processes. If qualified and interested, please submit your resume to . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious Financial Trading Firm is looking for a strong Windows AD Engineer. Candidates will install, tune, tweak, and support this 175+ Windows AD server environment. This is an operations and support role. Any SAN, Citrix, or firewall experience is highly desirable. MCP or MCSE are pluses.
Experience: See above. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

BYB027321 System Z SW Architect
Fulltime employee positions
Extensive experience w/Z architecture a requirement with Architectural design experience needed. Looking to fill a Central Region zITA (System z/mainframe - Software/Hardware IT Architect) position System Programming experience would be beneficial and an in depth understanding in the zOS operating system and hardware platform, with Z platform middleware knowledge(CICS, IMS, DB2, WAS on Z ,UNIX Systems Services, Linux or zLinux, etc US Central region; travel approx 40%. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an important part of the business by providing tech sales support for System z enterprise platform solutions to our clients. This individual is responsible for designing innovative solutions to client business initiatives through the leading of design sessions, leveraging/integrating existing mainframe assets into SOA solutions, and articulating the value proposition of deploying SOA infrastructure on System z; as well as generating and delivering needed System z collateral assets to clients and sales resources. . Some consulting or sales background also desired but not absolutely required. This position is open for the Cincinnati/Columbus Ohio area of the Central Region. Major Field of Study: Computer Science or equivalent. Mainframe platform knowledge (System Z); Knowledge of at least one SW Brand; Design innovative cross brand SW solutions; Lead design sessions with clients; Articulate the value of SOA on System Z Consultative selling; Applied knowledge of SOA and On Demand Use Methodologies to develop/support solutions; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Passion for enabling others.

Experience: Z Architecture
Programming Experience
Middleware Knowledge
Solutions Design
Architectural Design
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

PeopleSoft Functional Lead (PFL)

Responsible for understanding the overall business solution, business case, gathering business requirements, developing functional design specifications for the PeopleSoft modules. This individual must be an expert on PeopleSoft application and all of the functional architecture to ensure that there will be no 'gaps' in the solution and that all of the functional designs are complete. The individual must have experience with dealing off-shore centers specific to PeopleSoft implementation and is accountable to the overall delivery of the functional workplan.

Expert in the Peoplesoft development environment, navigating through PeopleSoft applications, web pages, PeopleSoft panels, PeopleTools, Migration of Projects, PeopleCode, SQR and Application Engine. Responsible for regulating and facilitating business interview and JAD sessions with the business user community efforts by working with GSK co-lead.

This individual will predominantly play a support role during the build phase by assisting technical developers and programmers to translate functional designs to technical designs and making sure that the application being developed exactly meets the business needs. In addition, as needed, this individual will play a support in analyzing defects impacting functional change during the system test phase.

Support Responsibilities
-- Define the business solutions and structures needed to realize these opportunities.
-- Work with the other business architects to explore specific solutions and define the scope of the project.
-- Help define the performance goals and metrics for the proposed solution.
-- Review prototypes, solution blueprints, and project scope to ensure that the needs of the business are being met.
-- Serve as liaison to the business community, to ensure that its needs are fully understood by the project team.
-- Review functional designs and ensure consistency across all the developers and make appropriate recommendations.
-- Provide expertise with respect to technical design questions, functional clarification and provide roadmap to the developers with respect to deliverables.
-- Coordinate the teams work with the functional team customers.
-- Define requirements for and manage relationship with other business groups, including UK, India and Switzerland locations and each division.
-- Define the team's level of support and procedures for support to other project teams.
-- Manage the development team, including the assignment of work, tracking of completion, and conduct of status meetings.

Key Skills:
-- Strong functional background with respect to PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll modules.
-- PeopleSoft V8 implementation experience.
-- Understanding of Peoplesoft Application and functional architecture.
-- Experience with PeopleTools, Security, Administration, SQL, SQR, Workflow and Self Services.
-- Bachelors degree or 7+ years equivalent experience.

-- 5+ years progressively responsible related experience in administration, management control and/or accounting of technical/professional services.

-- 1+ year experience in successful task leadership or supervisory role, demonstrating strong organizational and task leadership skills.

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

Responsibilities:
ï? Participate in a Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Technical Leadership role, with a focus upon Extract Transform Load (ETL) and Data Architecture
ï? Lead and manage ETL resources
ï? Contribute to existing internal Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Intellectual Capital
ï? Contribute to a Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Methodology
ï? Contribute to the Development of internal Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse staff
Perform Technical reviews of existing Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse projects
Skill sets required include:
ï? Expertise with Microsoft BI Technology (Sequel Server 2005) and one or two of the other leading ETL tools (Data Stage, Informatica)
ï? Knowledge and experience with the leading Business Intelligence tools

Minimum Qualifications: (including years of experience preferred):
ï? 3 years of Business Intelligence/Data Warehousing Experience
ï? 3-5 Years of Consulting experience
ï? Able to function as a Data and/or ETL Architect
ï? Has performed ETL Design, Development and Data Modeling activities on three or more projects
ï? Possess knowledge of the inherent challenges for a Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Implementation
ï? Experience with a Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Development Methodology
ï? Leverage past experience to perform ETL tool evaluations
ï? Knowledge of Best Practices for the following:
o Data Architecture
o ETL Architecture, Design, and Development
ï? Ability to accurately estimate the ETL and Data Architecture components of Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Delivery projects
ï? Strong Communication Skills
ï? Self sufficient. Must be able to function well on client site with minimal oversight
ï? Ability to travel at least 3 nights a week
ï? 3-5 Years of Consulting experience
ï? Able to function as a Data and/or ETL Architect
ï? Has performed ETL Design, Development and Data Modeling activities on three or more projects
ï? Possess knowledge of the inherent challenges for a Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Implementation
ï? Experience with a Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Development Methodology
ï? Leverage past experience to perform ETL tool evaluations
ï? Knowledge of Best Practices for the following:
o Data Architecture
o ETL Architecture, Design, and Development
ï? Ability to accurately estimate the ETL and Data Architecture components of Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Delivery projects
ï? Strong Communication Skills
ï? Self sufficient. Must be able to function well on client site with minimal oversight

**Ability to travel at least 3 nights a week

Hello... Are you available for a new 6-9 month contract in the Chicago land area??

Job Description: Legacy/Vignette Developer
Lead the analysis and design to replace a legacy Mailer system. This includes alternative analysis that consider business process changes, current IT standards, marketplace leaders, budgetary and timeline parameters. The job entails engagement with business partners through the discovery, design and specification of the system and partnering in the development of a plan for Construction and Infrastructure teams to execute on.
Experience: Candidate should have the following:

excellent communications skills
excellent leadership skills
solid presentation skills
ability to influence decisions
strong understanding of SDLC
Vignette experience
MS Exchange Server experience
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Basic Function:
Provide Websphere application server and web server support for large J2EE environment. Support, troubleshoot, configure, and install Websphere Application Server and other web application and http servers.

Experience: Job Requirements:
1) 4 years of Websphere Administration experience with a Bachelors Degree OR 6 years of Websphere Administration experience;
2) 4 years experience in WebSphere Application Server and Web server support for a large J2EE environment;
3) 4 years experience supporting, troubleshooting, configuring and installing WebSphere and other web applications and http servers;
4) 3 years experience with Unix/AIX and NT server performance tuning and monitoring;

Preferred Job Requirements:
1) 3 years experience and knowledge of complex J2EE environments;
2) Websphere Certification.
3) 2 years experience with Linux
To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We have several opportunities at advertising agencies and marketing companies for graphic designers and production artists in Chicago! <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: Must have at least 3+ years experience in Quark or In Design, Photoshop and Illustrator. Must be available to work on-site at these companies in the Chicago area! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SmartSource, a national leader in the IT staffing industry is searching for a network engineer for a client in Chicago.
This is position is a long term (12 months) contract opportunity with the potential to turn into a permanent position. This position involves working for an ISP provider and traveling locally to client sites.
The qualified candidate should have 3+ years networking experience in a LAN/WAN environment, an MCSE (or in process of completing), and some background in SQL. This position will involve configuration, wiring, etc. A+ certification would be a plus. Excellent communication skills are required. Experience: 3-5 years networking experience
MCSE
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with SQL To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has an opportunity in downtown Chicago for a Systems Analyst with NextGen experience. Position repsonsibilities will include managing the client system inside and out, as well as some data entry and creating files. Experience in the healthcare industry a huge plus! This position can start immediately! 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: NextGen EPM To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Summary:
Maintains, integrates and develops applications to support the business objectives of a financial services company. The position also requires a deep knowledge of data management strategies. This would include using middleware or other technologies to support reporting and application integration efforts. Programming duties would include the modification and design of interfaces between applications as well as the creation of custom applications for the business when appropriate. Skills related to requirements analysis and full cycle project management and off the shelf product evaluation are important. Good communications skills and a strong knowledge of back office operations as they relate to the securities industry are also important. May lead and direct the work of others as well as gather project specifications and conduct project presentations to business users.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for application development and systems integration in a Windows 2000/XP workstation / WIN2K/2K3 server environment using primarily Microsoft development tools.
Responsible for database design and support for the applications support / development team in an MS SQL2000 environment. This includes helping to teach others the best practices related to data design and data management techniques.
Responsible for daily maintenance and support of existing accounting, trading and research applications.
Responsible for working to migrate existing systems to an MS SQL2000 backend for data access.
Responsible for maintaining and creating system documentation as part of the project process.

Microsoft certification
Experience programming with Lotus Notes.
Experience with accounting system support, particularly Advents AXYS product.
Experience with trading system support, particularly Macgregors trading system (MFTP).
Experience working with application support in a CITRIX environment.
Experience working on disaster recovery projects.
Experience working with performance measurement systems such as Factset, Barra or Wilshire.
Experience programming interfaces to data sources such as Bloomberg or ILX.
Experience with MS SQL2000 Data Transformation Services and with Visual FoxPro.
Key Organizational Relationships:
This individual will interact with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as individuals within the MIS department.
Upcoming Projects:
Swift/Custodial Messaging
Reconciliation
CRM tool selection and integration
Trading system enhancement and upgrade

Experience: 4-year degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
Minimum 5 years experience with programming, database and systems design \ integration work.
Strong knowledge of MS SQL2000, applications data access methods and stored procedures programming.
Strong experience using Microsoft programming tools particularly Visual Basic.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Proven ability to effectively work with team members and business users.
Proven track record of project management.
Previous financial industry experience

Desired
Microsoft certification
Experience programming with Lotus Notes.
Experience with accounting system support, particularly Advents AXYS product.
Experience with trading system support, particularly Macgregors trading system (MFTP).
Experience working with application support in a CITRIX environment.
Experience working on disaster recovery projects.
Experience working with performance measurement systems such as Factset, Barra or Wilshire.
Experience programming interfaces to data sources such as Bloomberg or ILX.
Experience with MS SQL2000 Data Transformation Services and with Visual FoxPro.
Key Organizational Relationships:
This individual will interact with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as individuals within the MIS department.
Upcoming Projects:
Swift/Custodial Messaging
Reconciliation
CRM tool selection and integration
Trading system enhancement and upgrade

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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.

Currently, we have an exciting career opportunity for a Graphic Designer in our Chicago, IL office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design customized cover pages, charts, brochures, handouts, booklets, proposals and PowerPoint presentations within company branding guidelines. Create interactive animation effects for presentations. Clarify project specifications with internal professionals to establish appropriate design, format and time frame. Proofread thoroughly before submitting product to project requester. Network with other designers within the organization to share technical information and resources. Work with external print vendors to develop unique print materials. Consistently adhere to Aon's standards and policies. Maintain confidentiality where required. Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Must have advanced proficiency in Illustrator, PhotoShop and InDesign or QuarkXpress with an intermediate proficiency with Flash and Dreamweaver.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
1-2 years as a graphic production artist with proficiency in Mac and PC platforms and applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree, major in Graphic Design or Art Illustration

BENEFITS: 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 and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, 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 and replicate best practices.

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

Job opening for '.Net Developer 30191'
Hi ,

My name is Raymond Virgil with Sai People Solutions. I have an opening in Chicago, IL for ' . Net Developer ' that I would like to discuss with you. Please look over the job description and if you are interested in discussing it further, please send me an updated resume and SQL skills for support of MS CRM 3.0 Application. Lead team of 2 IGS India support resources.

Seeking US Team Lead for the support of the application. Ideally candidate will be based on Chicago land area, but will accept remote candidates.

Expect Travel to London and to Chicago during transition, and periodic travel to Chicago as needed during steady state.


Experience: Need 1 Sr. Developer / Team Lead with MS .Net and SQL skills for support of MS CRM 3.0 Application. Lead team of 2 IGS India support resources. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

NO RELOCATION

This Manager is part of a 15-person team responsible for phased-development projects for eCommerce Application development and leverages ATG Dynamo technology which is family of e-commerce and CRM applications. The group develops JAVA/J2EE applications. The firms on-line system performs many functions such as online purchases, credit card processing, etc. The modules for these functionalities are hosted off-site so the team develops JAVA/J2EE code to leverage the off-site modules.

Experience: Ten years plus of project management, strategic planning, work scheduling & resource allocation. Must possess excellent business analysis, relational database principles, and data modeling skills. Experience in multiple languages and platforms and possess hands-on experience with a project management tool.

Previous experience with vendor management, negotiating and managing contracts & evaluating technology. Bachelors Degree and Masters degree highly preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ajilon is one of the fastest growing IT employers in the industry. Our reputation for providing clients with talented professionals has earned us the ability to offer our consultants challenging assignments with industry leaders. Our employees participate in unique consulting assignments such as Information systems Consulting, Managed Service Opportunities, and Enterprise Resource Planning. If you desire to work with organizations on the cutting edge of technology, you should be on our team.

Ajilon's employee benefits include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Tuition assistance and Virtual University

Experience: Essential Functions:

Reports to SW Dev Manager
Responsible for design and development of Data driven websites
Must have strong ASP.NET 2.0 experience.
SQL Server experience - must be able to create custom stored procedures and T-SQL statements.
Experience with .NET web services
Looking for experience with .NET Web Parts and ASP.NET themes.
XML/XSL experience.
Ideal candidate will be a Microsoft Certified Programmer.
Must be Open to travel

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at call me at 312-546-6634 or by e-mail at .
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