SkilGroup's client is in need of a key leader for its Network Architecture group.

This person will work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the network architecture environment

* Develop and maintain the enterprise network architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles

* Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise network architecture strategy and architectures

* Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise network architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap

* Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape

* Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate network solutions needed to deliver the network architecture strategy and architectures

* Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures

* Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities

* Provide thought leadership on network architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes

* Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the network architecture

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience performing network architecture work and experience as a network architect in a leadership role

* Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting a complex internetworking environment based on Cisco technologies

* Significant experience with the following protocols & technologies: IP, TCP, OSPF, HSRP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, TACACS, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS

* BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred

* Strong business and technical acumen

* Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts

* Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models

* Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents

* Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management
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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.

Title: QA Analyst (Web Application Testing)
Duration: Must be available for Contract to Hire.
Location: Chicago, Illinois

QA analyst will be responsible for complex and highly integrated software systems that are internally developed in a fast-paced development environment. Requirements or use cases may be basic or advanced. Analyst must be very experienced at deriving testable requirements rapidly under less than ideal conditions. Analyst must be very experienced at developing test strategies, detailed test plans, test cases, test data, test coverage, test execution, and reporting status to multiple Project Managers. Senior level experience with formal QA methodology through all stages of the SDLC is required, along with experience determining what to optimize for an aggressive schedule without violating the integrity of a test. Ability to prioritize and multi task is critical. Ability to work in a team environment among others with multiple competing and shifting priorities is critical. Analyst should have the ability to see the high level picture in testing a product and find loop holes w here the product has not been tested or where the product's code violates the spirit and/or the documented letter of the design and requirements. Experience in test effort estimation would be a plus. Can precisely and thoroughly document defects found and work with developers to resolve them. Experience Communicating with project manager(s) for assigned project on testing status, issues, risks, etc. Participating in functional, regression, integration, system, and acceptance testing
Experience leading testing teams while participating in the test execution or working as a "test team of one" would be ideal. Analyst should be a self-starter capable of working independently, solving and analyzing problems as they occur. Experience writing SQL queries to test application functionality required. Able to create complex, reusable test data sets. Experience with FIX protocol also desired. Experience writing test cases for future automation or automated tool expeirence a plus but not required. Analyst should be an advocate for quality and the customer.

Communications skills are extremely important to this position. Candidate must be able to clearly communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Comprehension in English is also paramount.
Experience: Should be experienced testing applications that work with DB2 and/or Oracle, web technologies, UNIX, Java applications, and basic SQL skills. Plusses would be Mainframe, Tibco/MQ, UC4, Test Partner, QA Director, ClearCase, RequisitePro, and ClearQuest experience. Has worked on a project involving testing of a high volume transaction based system using the above technologies

Skill

QA Yes 1 Expert 9-10 Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
UNIX Yes 2 Novice 1-2 Within 1 Year 1 - 2 Years
Java Yes 2 Novice 3-4 Within 1 Year 2 - 4 Years
TIBCO Rendezvous No 3 Novice 1-2 Within 5 Years
MQ Series No 3 Novice 1-2 Within 5 Years
SQL Yes 1 Novice 3-4 Currently Using 2 - 4 Years
English - Yes 1 Expert 9-10 urrently Using 6+years


Additional Skills:

Web technologies
Tibco RV / MQ messaging
JSP, JDBC based application testing
Bladelogic
UC4

Has worked on a project involving testing of a high volume transaction-based system using the above technologies.
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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

SkilGroup's client is looking for a great team member.

This role is responsible for designing, developing and supporting Oracle's eBusiness Supply Chain Management application software. Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, documents, and implements automated solutions to meet customer requirements, with a focus on Oracle's Manufacturing, Mobile Supply Chain Application (MSCA), Inventory and Shipping modules. Coordinates activities that affect availability, reliability, and functionality of delivered products. Occasional travel may be required.
Experience: * Excellent analytical, problem solving, communications, interpersonal, and project management skills

* Extensive knowledge of applicable programming languages, tools, and otherapplicable information. Java/Developer programming experience preferred.

* Extensive knowledge of programming and development life cycle
methodologies

* Unit and system testing experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Oracle Workflow development skills

* Experience in a manufacturing firm

* Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness suite modules, especially those related to the Mobile Supply Chain Application * or similar experience with other mobile RF applications, as well as bar code technologies

* Strong understanding of Oracle*s eBusiness suite coding standards

Education/Years of Experience/Other

* 5 years of software development experience

* 3 years of PL/SQL and Oracle Forms coding experience

* BS in MIS or Compu ter Science, or equivalent experience
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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:

Our client is looking for a leader to steer their eBusiness implementation efforts.

This person will work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the application architecture environment

* Develop and maintain the enterprise application architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints (based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack) that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles

* Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise application architecture strategy and architectures

* Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise application architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap

* Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape

* Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate application solutions needed to deliver the application architecture strategy and architectures

* Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures

* Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities

* Provide thought leadership on application architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes

* Lead small teams of architects and engin eers in the development of the application architecture

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience performing application architecture work and experience as a application architect in a leadership role

* Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting application solutions based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack and associated technologies such as the J2EE platform

* BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred

* Strong business and technical acumen

* Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts

* Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models

* Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents

* Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management

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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.

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SkilGroup's client is looking for a leader for their Server architecture team!

This person will work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the Windows architecture environment

* Develop and maintain the enterprise Windows architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints (based on Microsoft platform technologies such as Windows 2003 Server, Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, and Virtual Server) that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles

* Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise Windows archi tecture strategy and architectures

* Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise Windows architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap

* Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape

* Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate Windows solutions needed to deliver the Windows architecture strategy and architectures

* Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures

* Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities

* Provide thought leadership on Windows architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes

* Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the Windows architecture

Experience: Windows 2003 Server, Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, and Virtual Server

* Minimum of 5 years of experience performing Windows architecture work and experience as a Windows architect in a leadership role

* Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Windows technologies including Windows 2000/2003 Server, IIS, Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, Virtual Server, and VMWare.

* Knowledge of SMS, MOM, VirtualCenter, SQL Server, and Clustering services. An understanding of network basics including LAN/WAN topology, WINS, and DNS. Familiarity of SAN and NAS environments and diskless operation.

* BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred

* Strong business and technical acumen

* Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts

* Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technica l architecture

* models

* Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents

* Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project

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Robert Half Technology has an opportunity with our client in downtown Chicago for a SQL Database Admin. This candidate will be responsible for the logical design, modeling and construction of application databases for Internet and desktop applications. Working collaboratively with the application development teams, the database developer creates and documents technical specifications, programs queries, develops stored procedures and is responsible for performance tuning all aspects of the application database. The SQL DBA also interacts with the outsourced DBA infrastructure organization to recommend, monitor and collaborate on database installation, configuration, administration, backup/recovery, performance tuning and support issues as they relate to the development and support of application databases. Duties and responsibilities include: Work collaboratively within a project team to perform the logical database design, modeling, and construction of application databases. Ensure that user requirements map to logical database designs. Create the data dictionaries, logical database design, and other technical specification as dictated by the software development practices. Work with project managers and application architects to identify database implementation tasks for project planning purposes. Perform and/or participate in design and code reviews for data layer architecture and components. Plan and execute unit, integration and system performance tests for application databases. Review and provide feedback to the DBA infrastructure organization on database installation and configuration issues. Develop recommendations for physical database designs, upgrades and software changes based on application database requirements. Monitor disk storage statistics and makes recommendations based on application database needs. Monitor the database administration functions of the DBA infrastructure organization and communicates process and procedure changes impacting development teams. Determine and recommend appropriate levels of security access for applications and developers. Develop and maintain scripts and utility jobs for loading, processing and staging data. Implement other software required for application database development. Work collaboratively with DBA infrastructure organization in the development, testing and implementation of database backup and recovery processes as required by application databases. Initiate requests to the DBA infrastructure organization to perform database refreshes and recoveries. Monitor and test refreshes and recoveries of databases and data. Ensure compliance with the configuration management and administration policies of the DBA infrastructure organization. Serve as the representative in the DBA infrastructure organization&#146;s physical databas e change control process. Promote application database change management and configuration management policies and procedures within the organization. Develop and enhance best practices and coding standards for database development. Ensure that logical database standards and best practices are being followed. Provide application production database support. Serve as the primary resource to application development teams for troubleshooting and resolving logical application database issues. Perform root cause analysis for database issues and problems. Escalate physical database issues to the DBA infrastructure organization and drives issues through to resolution. Research and recommend preventative maintenance measures as necessary. 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: BS in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent experience. 7+ years of Microsoft SQL Server 7/2000/2005 database development experience in supporting and implementing logical database designs and relational database concepts for data driven Internet and desktop customer facing applications is required. 3+ years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server 7/2000/2005 in an operations environment that focused on installation, configuration, security, backup/recovery and performance monitoring/tuning is required. Demonstrated expertise in developing, debugging, tuning and optimizing complex queries, stored procedures views, DTS packages, SQL jobs, and large datasets is required. Experience in defining and implementing standards, processes and procedures in database design is required. Experience in the use of Microsoft development tools and technologies including Visual Studio (2003 and/or .Net) and Visio is required. Experience with documentation and source code repository tools such as MS SharePoint and Visual Source Safe is required. Experience with formal software development processes and procedures is required. Some knowledge or experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is desired. Knowledge and experience with reporting tools such as Crystal Reports or SQL Reporting Services is desired. Prior experience working in a large, corporate IT organization is required. Experience with an outsourced physical DBA infrastructure is highly desired. Familiarity with Internet, server and desktop development technologies, including but not limited to: C, C++, Visual Basic, C#, WinForms, ODBC, ADO/ADO.NET, ASP.Net, XML and HTML is desired. Experience with research application domains such as accounting, tax, law and marketing is desirable. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification for SQL Server 2000 is required. Will require wearing a cell phone/pager and being available (&#147;on call&#148;) outside of normal working hours for support purposes. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago seeking a ASP .Net/ C# Programmer. This position would be responsible for developing software products, web sites and components running on web sites. This is a senior level position and is focused on application development for projects and products of significant size, scope, and complexity. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of the tools, technologies and skills used in application development. The essential duties of this position will entail the following: Participate in the requirements gathering and project planning/estimating activities as requested by the project manager and/or Application Architect. Work with project stakeholders to clarify requirements and to ensure design are detailed enough to produce the required implementation. Assist in the design processes as requested. Creates high-level and detailed (low-level) designs for assigned tasks and deliverables. Participates in design reviews and evaluations. Code/implement assigned task, components and assigned deliverables according to the documented designs. Plan, document and conduct unit test of assigned code. Conduct code walkthroughs on their code with the project Architect. Addresse defects identified during all stages of testing. Identify and document change requests; participate in impact assessment of assigned change requests. Applie documented standards and good coding practices. Follow the documentation, migration and deployment standards defined in the project configuration management approach. Accurately report completion status and actual hours worked against the project work plan. Communicate progress, issues and risks to the project team, as they are determined or discovered. Apply EPDS Software Development Practices appropriately to assigned tasks. Other duties: Perform production support; troubleshoot production problems associated with the application and drive their resolution in a timely fashion. May require working some evenings, weekends or holiday hours; may require being available (&#147;on-call&#148;) during product production releases. Stay current on technologies, current issues, trends and tools affecting application development. Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new tools and skills as they relate to application development. Perform other duties as assigned by management. 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: BS in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent experience 5+ years of experience in designing, developing and testing web sites, applications and supporting web services developed using ASP.NET 2.0, C# , ASP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and VBScript is required. 3+ years of design and development experience with web services and XML is required. 3+ years experience with Microsoft SQL Server 7 & 2000 database design, and the development of DTS packages, complex stored procedures and views is required. Experience in the use of Microsoft development tools and technologies including Visual Studio (2003-required and 2005-desired) and Visio is required. Experience with documentation and source code repository tools such as MS SharePoint and Visual Source Safe is required. Hands on development experience with Microsoft Content Management Server (CMS) 2002, and a strong working knowledge of its object model and API is highly desirable. Prior experience and familiarity with Internet hosting environments including Windows Server 2000/2003, IIS5.0 & 6.0, and MS Site Server is desired. Familiarity with other Internet, server and desktop development technologies, including but not limited to: C++/MFC Visual Basic, ODBC, ADO/ADO.NET is desired. Experience with research application domains such as healthcare reimbursement, accounting, tax, law and marketing is desirable. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client is seeking a SQL Report Developer to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. The SQL Report Developer is responsible for end-to-end report development including interaction with end users to gather requirements, understanding report objectives, designing and developing reports using MS SQL Reporting Services 2005, and delivering and training reports to end users. The successful candidate will be able to become proficient with client&#146;s Business Intelligence application, learn the database structure and maintain the reporting knowledge base. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE at least 1 year of experience with SQL Reporting Services 2005. They should also have a strong understanding of SQL Server, as well as previous experience with stored procedures. Visual Studio knowledge is also desired. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Title: Director of Service Oriented Architecture
Job Location: Chicago


SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision.

We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That's why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you're fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we've not only struck a balance between art and science - we've mastered it.



Job Summary:
The Director, SOA Strategy is part of Sapient's Business & IT Strategy Center of Excellence (COE) and has high-level responsibility to help Sapient build its capability to sell and deliver SOA Strategy and Governance services. As part of the COE, this individual spends 60% of their time on client engagements and sales pursuits providing leadership and mentoring to teams, and 40% of their time building Sapient's overall Business & IT Strategy capability through thought leadership, sales collateral, and reusable toolkits. Also, as part of the COE, this individual should be familiar with other Business & IT Strategy disciplines, including Enterprise Architecture Planning, Application Portfolio Planning, Project Portfolio Planning and IT Governance Planning.

The Director will also leverage the broader comm unity within their metro area to actively shape the way Technology practitioners understand, represent and execute their work. In performing the essential functions of this role, the work environment is fast-paced, moderately noisy and team-based. Additionally, frequent overnight travel is required.

. Subject matter expert on SOA strategy and governance
o Has deep experience planning and implementing SOA solutions
o Is passionate about the business & technical value of SOA
o Is familiar with the SOA vendor landscape
. Advise C-level clients on IT strategy, specifically around how SOA should be implemented across the enterprise
. Help clients measure the business & technical value of SOA
. Lead IT Strategy engagements
o Translates business vision to IT Strategy and Architecture
o Establishes strategic planning processes and educates clients
o Facilitates workshops
o Mentors less experienced team members
. Ref ine Sapient's SOA strategy service and approach
o Defines reusable toolkits
o Creates sales collateral
o Educates Sapient teams
. Creates thought leadership positions on SOA topics
. Participates in Sales pursuits
o Work with client to understand business needs
o Define project approach & timeline
o Identify appropriate deliverables

Experience: Experience:
Guidelines

. Bachelor's degree required, degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. Certification within their area of specialization is required.
. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design, and Architecture experience; Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively client accounts and multi-track Sapient teams.
. Proven mentoring and coaching abilities to ensure effective growth plans of technology members of Sapient teams
. Ability to understand critical issues and bring appropriate resolution to cross-industry, complex issues
. Ability to drive complex estimates that take one or more projects into account and to effectively communicate risks and dependencies to client
. Experience in: Integration and development, Package implementation, Interactive Design
. Knowledge of multiple technologi es including (but not limited to): J2EE, CGI, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, Java, Visual Basic, PL/SQL, Oracle Developer 2000 tools, C/C++, Perl, TCL, RDBMS, CORBA, COM/DCOM, Flash, and Shockwave.

About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon.
Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at www.sapient.com .
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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A Chicago firm is looking for a SOC engineer to join their 24X7X365 Global Security Operations Center, the Security Analyst is responsible for Network Security Monitoring using various intrusion detection systems, firewall log monitoring, network traffic analysis and event management systems. Analyst collects, analyzes, investigates and escalates security incidents to regional response teams. Please contract Candace at 312.616.7974 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: This is a second shift opportunity Monitor global NIDs, Firewall, and log correlation tools for potential threats Initiate escalation procedure to counteract potential threats/vulnerabilities Incident and mitigation documentation Prepare daily shift report to document every incident Provide research and logistical support to level 2 incident response teams Document and conform to processes related to Security Monitoring Provide performance metrics as necessary Verify that processes and procedures are in place for maintenance, operations, and compliance of supported GSM services Create new and maintain ongoing procedures for Security Operations Center SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the Snort or Sourcefire &#147;3D&#148; product line and Intellitactics NSM products a plus Good networking - TCP/IP Solid understanding of at least 1 PC based operating system (Windows, Linux, etc) Clearly understands the criticality of proper escalation of security incidents Ability to work independently and within a team Ability to work well under pressure Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills Very strong analytical and problem solving skills Multi-cultural and customer-focused professional Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Bachelor&#146;s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience Minimum 5 years prior experience within Information Technology CISSP or equivalent preferred To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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.

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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