SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED EXCELLENT .NET EXPERTISE SEEKING HANDS-EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CODE 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. Introduction The software design environment for Aon/Impact Forecasting incorporates a Microsoft Visual Studio framework base on .NET technology using C# (?C sharp?) and SQL/SQL Express as Database. Individuals which wish to join the design team must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work in the fast-paced high-pressure environment. Software Engineer/Analyst Software development engineer with background in Computer Science or MIS experience. Bachelors degree minimum required. Must have 4 to 6 years experience in developing application (using Object Oriented methodology) in MS Visual Studio, preferably in C++/C# languages. Development experience with SQL Server Programming using ADO.NET, ODBC is plus. At least 2 years of Object Oriented development experience with full Software development lifecycle. Should have knowledge of various report generation tools such as Crystal Reports or other Microsoft based reporting facilities such as Report Viewer. Knowledge of MapObjects GIS software from ESRI is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Duties: Engineer must work with production/research team to produce required features. Involve in documentation, design and development of application. Develop report generation facilities within in-house applications. Report generation provides complete dissemination of scientific analysis of insurance related data via databases, text files, GIS mapping, and various graphic formats. We seek a deleper who wants to be hands on not manage projects. Insurance, Investments or Trading (Merchantile Exchange or CBOT) Industry required. In return for your expertise, Aon offers excellent benefits and compensation to include tuition assistance, 401(K), and the opportunity to grow your career! Please peruse our website to learn more about us: www.aon.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago with a Sr. Remedy Developer position available for 10+ month contract. All interested candidates please contact Sheri Johnson 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: Detailed Knowledge of ARSystem 7.0 and Remedy ITSM 7.0 (Help Desk, Change, Asset) Strong Remedy ITSM workflow and customization experience. Proficient with Remedy ITSM Application Configuration. Track record of several successful enterprise implementations using dev/test/prod environments. Track record of several successful Remedy ITSM Implementations (HelpDesk/Change/Asset) ITIL process knowledge (Incident Mgmt, Change Mgmt, Configuration Mgmt). Ability to coordinate tasks with other team members and manage work against a project plan. Ability to determine work effort and prioritize tasks accordingly. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to travel as needed. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for an Art Director to be in charge of all projects related to their magazine. From concept to completion. Must be experienced in magazine layout. Must have experience in Design, layout, production. Small operations and you will not be in charge of anyone. You will run the show and report to a supervisor on all projects. Hours are not 9 to 5 but more like 10-7 or 11-7. Company offers full medical, dental vision and 401K.<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 be expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark. If you know FLASH that is a huge PLUS. Must have 2-3 years experience in what is listed in description. Do not apply if you do not meet what this posting states under description and requirements. Must live in the Chicago land area to qualify for this position. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our downtown client is in search of a SAS consultant for approximately 3 months of development work. This opportunity could start Friday, April 13. Other Robert Half employees and consultants are on-site at this client and enjoy the 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: 2+ years SAS experience on Windows platform 2+ years Oracle experience on the UNIX platform 1+ year(s) of PL/SQL 1+ year(s) of UNIX/LINUX experience To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client seeking a senior level Remedy Architect as technical project leadership for Remedy application development and Remedy system architecture. This position will include the following: Provides system/application design engineering solutions that align with Remedy standards and satisfy businesses requirements. Works pro-actively to ensure high performance, high reliability and rapid trouble resolution of Remedy workflow System. Responsible for developing and lifecycle maintenance of service management workflows using remedy ARS System and Remedy ITSM Suite. Provides project management of remedy development lifecycle. Defines Remedy development standards and services. Build integration plans and Remedy architecture/development roadmap that identify deliverables and values to the business. Ownership and accountability for support of Remedy systems. Evaluate third-party tool solutions as required. Conduct training to educate customers and team members regarding Remedy support and development. Document all engineered solutions including ongoing maintenance requirements. Integrate and simplify Remedy solutions with Enterprise System Management tool infrastructure. Evaluate and recommend improvement measures. For more information, 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: Technical 3+ years experience in Remedy systems development/architecture (ARS 5.x, API programming, ITSM suite custom development) or similar workflow management software. 5+ of the following: C, C++, VB, ASP, HTML, J2E, JavaScript, VBScript, Perl, XML. Solid understanding of a UNIX and Windows based operating system; shell scripting. Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts; NFS, NIS, DNS and routing. Technical documentation of system application development functional requirements and project planning. Change Management/Change Control tools. Working understanding of SQL and relational databases. Professional: Ability to lead project initiatives across multiple engagements. Independent problem solving; self-direction. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral. Solid background in project management of system development initiatives. Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Higher degree preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek and experienced UI Designer for a challenging contract assignment located in downtown Chicago. Our direct client is a well known organization that is looking to do a full scale redesign on one of their large web sites. You would be involved from the beginning as you evaluate the current site then work closely with key staff to create a page by page set-up and flow using wire-frames. Once that is completed you will play a critical role in putting the new design into production using HTML ('Clean Code' approach), CSS, and various graphics packages. The start date for the project is Monday April 16th with the project is expected to last approximately 2 months. Chicago area applicants only please. Experience: UI Design, Wire-frames, Visio, HTML, CSS, Web site best practices, graphics software. **The ideal candidate is a "Creative Technologist" that is part Information Architect, part UI Designer, and part HTML coder. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Will be tasked to translate business requirements into cost-effective technology solutions and to evaluate RFPs, engage with vendors and evaluate their proposed solutions, evaluate software packages, etc. Will be accountable for the preparation of RFIs, evaluating the solution alternatives; buy vs. build and developing a preferred application solution with accompanying budget and bench-marked timeline. This person will be the point of contact to Sr. Management, presenting for approval a multi-year and multi-phased enterprise-wide solution as well as leading the SDLC process. Experience: 8+ years experience with project management leveraging a SDLC approach, strategic planning, work scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting. Experience supervising application developers and project managers on project tasks. Previous track record managing vendors, negotiating and overseeing contracts, evaluating technology, and preparing RFPs. Bachelors Degree. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization 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

Client is looking for a candidate who wants to work 2 days a week. Thursday and Friday 9-5. You will be finishing what the designer has started that week (Monday - Wednesday) Must have experience in print, website design using FLASH.<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: Photoshop, Illustrator and FLASH (interactive work) Must live in the Chicago land area. Must be expert at programs. You will be tested and must provide portfolio and links to websites. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Be sure to meet ALL of the requirements and experience in order to qualify for this position. You must also live in the Chicago land area. Interactive Project Manager will be responsible for organizing the people, resources, and processes necessary to complete major interactive projects, mainly websites, microsites and other interactive Media projects. Must have experience in timelining, excellent written and verbal and client communication skills. budgeting, strategizing, documentation, facilitate design and content development and tech processes through communication skills. lead project meetings with clients, work with the tech in scheduling and budgeting. Be able to conduct usability testing, co-lead content workshops for clients, take on strategy.<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: 5 years experience in Project Management leading a team of at least 5. 3 years experience working with clients, 3 years experience in interactive media projects. Strong communication, time-management and leadership skills. Agency background preferred. Software excel, word, dreamweaver or similar software, content management systems. You must be able to understand the interactive designers and communicate with them. You do not need working knowledge of these programs just know verbage and what the programs can do. Bachelors degree required. Must live in the Chicago land area and meet ALL of the description and requirements to be considered. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client currently seeks a Senior Network Administrator for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity in Chicago.

Experience/Skills Required:
. Strong knowledge of Windows 2000/2003 server, Active Directory, , MS Exchange2000/2003, Veritas Backup, recovery and anti-virus tools.
. 4+ years of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server administration experience including network design, install and support.
. Working knowledge of Cisco equipments, thin-client technology, HP, Compaq and Dell servers and network monitoring tools
. Advanced PC skills: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software and MS Project.
. Strong organizational and problem analysis/solving skills.
. Strong project management skills that demonstrate the ability to set and meet goals and priorities in order to complete projects in a systematic and timely manner.
. Excellent verbal/written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
. Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and occasional work weekends for system upgrades and maintenance activities.
. Strong knowledge of Network printing and File Sharing
. Ability to work independently and team work
. Excellent management and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated experience in applying new technologies and designing critical systems that will help clients to achieve low downtime and higher performance.
. Expertise and experience in designing, implementing, migrating, administering and documenting network infrastructures. Technologies include switches and routers, Firewalls, etc
. A broad understanding of Local and Wide-Area Networking technologies
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This individual will oversee the planning, development, and installation of network systems for small to medium size clients. Coordinate and recommend all network procurement needs. Performs the analysis of network needs and contributes to the design of network architecture, integration, and installation. Makes recommendations on applications and system hardware specifications. Writes project proposals for the perspective clients. Writes documentation to describe and develop installation and operating procedures. Works closely with IS representative/contact person from clients on activities that involve the coordination of hardware/software upgrades, installation of new network products, and new technologies that involve the data network. Monitors and communicates network activities to management who are affected by the performance of the LAN. Serves as a technical expert for inquiries regarding data network use and capabilities. Advises what tasks to carry out and ensures completion of duties. Exchange 2003 Architecture The individual will provide expert technical knowledge end to end for the Microsoft Exchange infrastructure including SMTP, mail/public folders, active directory integration, Exchange organization/site/server topology and configuration. Ensures that the network infrastructure is effectively managed to support client's business requirements, optimizing the costs and benefits of these services. This position involves traveling to clients around the Chicago land area. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Education
Required: * Associate Degree in computer science related field or equivalent work experience as a Network Administrator.
Preferred: * Bachelor Degree in a computer related field
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2000/2003) is highly preferred
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) a PLUS
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My downtown client seeks to bring on a SQL Server DBA to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. One of the first projects for the SQL DBA will be to aid in the upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to 2005. The environment houses between 15-20 databases. The DBA will be responsible for maintaining the Database (20%), ETL of the data (40%) and pulling ad- hoc reports and writing Crystal Reports (40%). There are also plans in the next year to do Datawarehousing. Experience: Candidates MUST have 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA. They should also have 3+ years doing some form of report writing. Some datawarehouse experience using tools such as Business Objects or Cognos is also required. This person will have a lot of contact with the end- users, so excellent communication is a necessity. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our downtown client is in search of a SAS consultant for approximately 3 months of development work. This opportunity could start Friday, April 13. Other Robert Half employees and consultants are on-site at this client and enjoy the 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: 2+ years SAS experience on Windows platform 2+ years Oracle experience on the UNIX platform 1+ year(s) of PL/SQL 1+ year(s) of UNIX/LINUX experience To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek and experienced UI Designer for a challenging contract assignment located in downtown Chicago. Our direct client is a well known organization that is looking to do a full scale redesign on one of their large web sites. You would be involved from the beginning as you evaluate the current site then work closely with key staff to create a page by page set-up and flow using wire-frames. Once that is completed you will play a critical role in putting the new design into production using HTML ('Clean Code' approach), CSS, and various graphics packages. The start date for the project is Monday April 16th with the project is expected to last approximately 2 months. Chicago area applicants only please. Experience: UI Design, Wire-frames, Visio, HTML, CSS, Web site best practices, graphics software. **The ideal candidate is a "Creative Technologist" that is part Information Architect, part UI Designer, and part HTML coder. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client currently seeks a Senior Network Administrator for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity in Chicago.

Experience/Skills Required:
. Strong knowledge of Windows 2000/2003 server, Active Directory, , MS Exchange2000/2003, Veritas Backup, recovery and anti-virus tools.
. 4+ years of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server administration experience including network design, install and support.
. Working knowledge of Cisco equipments, thin-client technology, HP, Compaq and Dell servers and network monitoring tools
. Advanced PC skills: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software and MS Project.
. Strong organizational and problem analysis/solving skills.
. Strong project management skills that demonstrate the ability to set and meet goals and priorities in order to complete projects in a systematic and timely manner.
. Excellent verbal/written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
. Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and occasional work weekends for system upgrades and maintenance activities.
. Strong knowledge of Network printing and File Sharing
. Ability to work independently and team work
. Excellent management and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated experience in applying new technologies and designing critical systems that will help clients to achieve low downtime and higher performance.
. Expertise and experience in designing, implementing, migrating, administering and documenting network infrastructures. Technologies include switches and routers, Firewalls, etc
. A broad understanding of Local and Wide-Area Networking technologies
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
This individual will oversee the planning, development, and installation of network systems for small to medium size clients. Coordinate and recommend all network procurement needs. Performs the analysis of network needs and contributes to the design of network architecture, integration, and installation. Makes recommendations on applications and system hardware specifications. Writes project proposals for the perspective clients. Writes documentation to describe and develop installation and operating procedures. Works closely with IS representative/contact person from clients on activities that involve the coordination of hardware/software upgrades, installation of new network products, and new technologies that involve the data network. Monitors and communicates network activities to management who are affected by the performance of the LAN. Serves as a technical expert for inquiries regarding data network use and capabilities. Advises what tasks to carry out and ensures completion of duties. Exchange 2003 Architecture The individual will provide expert technical knowledge end to end for the Microsoft Exchange infrastructure including SMTP, mail/public folders, active directory integration, Exchange organization/site/server topology and configuration. Ensures that the network infrastructure is effectively managed to support client's business requirements, optimizing the costs and benefits of these services. This position involves traveling to clients around the Chicago land area. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Education
Required: * Associate Degree in computer science related field or equivalent work experience as a Network Administrator.
Preferred: * Bachelor Degree in a computer related field
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2000/2003) is highly preferred
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) a PLUS
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED EXCELLENT .NET EXPERTISE SEEKING HANDS-EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CODE 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. Introduction The software design environment for Aon/Impact Forecasting incorporates a Microsoft Visual Studio framework base on .NET technology using C# (?C sharp?) and SQL/SQL Express as Database. Individuals which wish to join the design team must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work in the fast-paced high-pressure environment. Software Engineer/Analyst Software development engineer with background in Computer Science or MIS experience. Bachelors degree minimum required. Must have 4 to 6 years experience in developing application (using Object Oriented methodology) in MS Visual Studio, preferably in C++/C# languages. Development experience with SQL Server Programming using ADO.NET, ODBC is plus. At least 2 years of Object Oriented development experience with full Software development lifecycle. Should have knowledge of various report generation tools such as Crystal Reports or other Microsoft based reporting facilities such as Report Viewer. Knowledge of MapObjects GIS software from ESRI is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Duties: Engineer must work with production/research team to produce required features. Involve in documentation, design and development of application. Develop report generation facilities within in-house applications. Report generation provides complete dissemination of scientific analysis of insurance related data via databases, text files, GIS mapping, and various graphic formats. We seek a deleper who wants to be hands on not manage projects. Insurance, Investments or Trading (Merchantile Exchange or CBOT) Industry required. In return for your expertise, Aon offers excellent benefits and compensation to include tuition assistance, 401(K), and the opportunity to grow your career! Please peruse our website to learn more about us: www.aon.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for a candidate who wants to work 2 days a week. Thursday and Friday 9-5. You will be finishing what the designer has started that week (Monday - Wednesday) Must have experience in print, website design using FLASH.<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: Photoshop, Illustrator and FLASH (interactive work) Must live in the Chicago land area. Must be expert at programs. You will be tested and must provide portfolio and links to websites. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago with a Sr. Remedy Developer position available for 10+ month contract. All interested candidates please contact Sheri Johnson 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: Detailed Knowledge of ARSystem 7.0 and Remedy ITSM 7.0 (Help Desk, Change, Asset) Strong Remedy ITSM workflow and customization experience. Proficient with Remedy ITSM Application Configuration. Track record of several successful enterprise implementations using dev/test/prod environments. Track record of several successful Remedy ITSM Implementations (HelpDesk/Change/Asset) ITIL process knowledge (Incident Mgmt, Change Mgmt, Configuration Mgmt). Ability to coordinate tasks with other team members and manage work against a project plan. Ability to determine work effort and prioritize tasks accordingly. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to travel as needed. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for an Art Director to be in charge of all projects related to their magazine. From concept to completion. Must be experienced in magazine layout. Must have experience in Design, layout, production. Small operations and you will not be in charge of anyone. You will run the show and report to a supervisor on all projects. Hours are not 9 to 5 but more like 10-7 or 11-7. Company offers full medical, dental vision and 401K.<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 be expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark. If you know FLASH that is a huge PLUS. Must have 2-3 years experience in what is listed in description. Do not apply if you do not meet what this posting states under description and requirements. Must live in the Chicago land area to qualify for this position. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Will be tasked to translate business requirements into cost-effective technology solutions and to evaluate RFPs, engage with vendors and evaluate their proposed solutions, evaluate software packages, etc. Will be accountable for the preparation of RFIs, evaluating the solution alternatives; buy vs. build and developing a preferred application solution with accompanying budget and bench-marked timeline. This person will be the point of contact to Sr. Management, presenting for approval a multi-year and multi-phased enterprise-wide solution as well as leading the SDLC process. Experience: 8+ years experience with project management leveraging a SDLC approach, strategic planning, work scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting. Experience supervising application developers and project managers on project tasks. Previous track record managing vendors, negotiating and overseeing contracts, evaluating technology, and preparing RFPs. Bachelors Degree. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization 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

Be sure to meet ALL of the requirements and experience in order to qualify for this position. You must also live in the Chicago land area. Interactive Project Manager will be responsible for organizing the people, resources, and processes necessary to complete major interactive projects, mainly websites, microsites and other interactive Media projects. Must have experience in timelining, excellent written and verbal and client communication skills. budgeting, strategizing, documentation, facilitate design and content development and tech processes through communication skills. lead project meetings with clients, work with the tech in scheduling and budgeting. Be able to conduct usability testing, co-lead content workshops for clients, take on strategy.<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: 5 years experience in Project Management leading a team of at least 5. 3 years experience working with clients, 3 years experience in interactive media projects. Strong communication, time-management and leadership skills. Agency background preferred. Software excel, word, dreamweaver or similar software, content management systems. You must be able to understand the interactive designers and communicate with them. You do not need working knowledge of these programs just know verbage and what the programs can do. Bachelors degree required. Must live in the Chicago land area and meet ALL of the description and requirements to be considered. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client seeking a senior level Remedy Architect as technical project leadership for Remedy application development and Remedy system architecture. This position will include the following: Provides system/application design engineering solutions that align with Remedy standards and satisfy businesses requirements. Works pro-actively to ensure high performance, high reliability and rapid trouble resolution of Remedy workflow System. Responsible for developing and lifecycle maintenance of service management workflows using remedy ARS System and Remedy ITSM Suite. Provides project management of remedy development lifecycle. Defines Remedy development standards and services. Build integration plans and Remedy architecture/development roadmap that identify deliverables and values to the business. Ownership and accountability for support of Remedy systems. Evaluate third-party tool solutions as required. Conduct training to educate customers and team members regarding Remedy support and development. Document all engineered solutions including ongoing maintenance requirements. Integrate and simplify Remedy solutions with Enterprise System Management tool infrastructure. Evaluate and recommend improvement measures. For more information, 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: Technical 3+ years experience in Remedy systems development/architecture (ARS 5.x, API programming, ITSM suite custom development) or similar workflow management software. 5+ of the following: C, C++, VB, ASP, HTML, J2E, JavaScript, VBScript, Perl, XML. Solid understanding of a UNIX and Windows based operating system; shell scripting. Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts; NFS, NIS, DNS and routing. Technical documentation of system application development functional requirements and project planning. Change Management/Change Control tools. Working understanding of SQL and relational databases. Professional: Ability to lead project initiatives across multiple engagements. Independent problem solving; self-direction. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral. Solid background in project management of system development initiatives. Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Higher degree preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client seeks to bring on a SQL Server DBA to join their team on a full- time permanent basis. One of the first projects for the SQL DBA will be to aid in the upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to 2005. The environment houses between 15-20 databases. The DBA will be responsible for maintaining the Database (20%), ETL of the data (40%) and pulling ad- hoc reports and writing Crystal Reports (40%). There are also plans in the next year to do Datawarehousing. Experience: Candidates MUST have 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA. They should also have 3+ years doing some form of report writing. Some datawarehouse experience using tools such as Business Objects or Cognos is also required. This person will have a lot of contact with the end- users, so excellent communication is a necessity. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUMES TO To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Technical Support Lead&#146;s primary responsibility is to ensure that client end users are receiving the appropriate level of maintenance and technical support. This includes the responsibility of managing all procedures related to the identification, prioritization, and resolution of end user help requests, including the monitoring, tracking, and coordination of Help Desk functions. The Technical Support Lead will also contribute to problem resolution by giving remote or in person, hands-on support to client end users at the desktop level while leading a team of Technical Support Engineers responsible for assisting customers to successfully deploy our complete range of software products. The Technical Support Lead will typically spend the majority of time ensuring team quality and compliance with client SLA, while also researching and answering support questions by phone or email. To apply for this position directly please email a resume to Brad Scott at: Experience: 5+ years of technical support experience with Microsoft solutions. 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading technical support. Experience providing technical support of commercial grade web-based applications. Strong knowledge of technical support processes and best practices. Administration and/or trouble shooting proficiency of Internet Information Services, XML, XML web services, WIN 2000/2003, SQL 2005, and .NET Bachelor&#146;s degree in Computer Science or related technical degree To apply for this position directly please email a resume to Brad Scott at: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for an Art Director to be in charge of all projects related to their magazine. From concept to completion. Must be experienced in magazine layout. Must have experience in Design, layout, production. Small operations and you will not be in charge of anyone. You will run the show and report to a supervisor on all projects. Hours are not 9 to 5 but more like 10-7 or 11-7. Company offers full medical, dental vision and 401K.<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 be expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark. If you know FLASH that is a huge PLUS. Must have 2-3 years experience in what is listed in description. Do not apply if you do not meet what this posting states under description and requirements. Must live in the Chicago land area to qualify for this position. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position #1 Senior Network Voice Engineer in Chicago, IL Responsibilities: Performs client consultation: Plans, designs, implements and supports the voice infrastructure. Develops and implements the technical architecture and physical design of the network. Analyzes the existing voice and data networks and recommends solutions. Sets up, configures and tests Cisco Call Manager. Provides technology support by installing servers, routers, and systems hardware. Trouble-shoots, maintains, upgrades, and provides solutions to complex hardware/software problems. Assists Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer of new technologies and IP Telephony methodology. Assist with and deliver customer presentations, product demonstrations and statements of understanding documentation. Respond to RFIs/RFPs. Assists in the management of projects through Client's project management methodology. Ensures a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable High end experience in PBX and/or Call Center systems engineering experience Knowledge of voice mail, unified messaging, ACD and IVR systems Minimum five years of related experience in infrastructure/network environments, with some experience in network engineering (hardware and software), network security practices and designing, planning and implementing LANs and WANs using the latest technology CCNP, CCDP or CCIE certification preferred Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work Consulting experience preferred Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users Experience with router configuration Willingness to travel Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs. Previous consulting experience preferred. Position #2 VOIP Engineer in Irving, TX Qualified individual with 9 + years of networking experience and 4+ years experience managing a multi-national Cisco VoIP and Cisco Unity system and has experience with large networks. Experience with trouble-ticket tracking systems and managing to high Service Level Agreements in a multi-tiered support infrastructure. Must be a team player, with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must have experience in the development of best practices and support documentation. Must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail, highly tuned problem solving and analytical skills, and excellent customer service skills. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: This individual will play a key role in designing a VoIP solution for CLIENT. Other responsibilities will include level 3 support for the VoIP and the LANs/WANs for the CLIENT. Develop documentation for levels 1 and 2 support and assist in training levels 1 and 2 support personnel. Knowledge Required: * CISCO ICM/IPCC Scripting Experience * CISCO Translation Routing * CTI/CTIOS Experience * Admin Workstation * Web View * ACD/PBX Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco Call Manager configuration and troubleshooting experience * IVR Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco IP-IVR configuration and Scripting experience * Telecommunications: FXO/FXS/PRI/T1/DS3 Circuits & Signaling Protocols Qualifications Required: CCNA CCDA CCVP Qualifications Desired: Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist Cisco IP Contact Center Specialist Cisco Unity Design Specialist Cisco Unity Support Specialist Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist Please send your responses to or call @ 866-411-3088X2144 Experience: Cisco, ACD, PBX, VOIP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek and experienced UI Designer for a challenging contract assignment located in downtown Chicago. Our direct client is a well known organization that is looking to do a full scale redesign on one of their large web sites. You would be involved from the beginning as you evaluate the current site then work closely with key staff to create a page by page set-up and flow using wire-frames. Once that is completed you will play a critical role in putting the new design into production using HTML ('Clean Code' approach), CSS, and various graphics packages. The start date for the project is Monday April 16th with the project is expected to last approximately 2 months. Chicago area applicants only please. Experience: UI Design, Wire-frames, Visio, HTML, CSS, Web site best practices, graphics software. **The ideal candidate is a "Creative Technologist" that is part Information Architect, part UI Designer, and part HTML coder. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Will be tasked to translate business requirements into cost-effective technology solutions and to evaluate RFPs, engage with vendors and evaluate their proposed solutions, evaluate software packages, etc. Will be accountable for the preparation of RFIs, evaluating the solution alternatives; buy vs. build and developing a preferred application solution with accompanying budget and bench-marked timeline. This person will be the point of contact to Sr. Management, presenting for approval a multi-year and multi-phased enterprise-wide solution as well as leading the SDLC process. Experience: 8+ years experience with project management leveraging a SDLC approach, strategic planning, work scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting. Experience supervising application developers and project managers on project tasks. Previous track record managing vendors, negotiating and overseeing contracts, evaluating technology, and preparing RFPs. Bachelors Degree. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for a candidate who wants to work 2 days a week. Thursday and Friday 9-5. You will be finishing what the designer has started that week (Monday - Wednesday) Must have experience in print, website design using FLASH.<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: Photoshop, Illustrator and FLASH (interactive work) Must live in the Chicago land area. Must be expert at programs. You will be tested and must provide portfolio and links to websites. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago with a Sr. Remedy Developer position available for 10+ month contract. All interested candidates please contact Sheri Johnson 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: Detailed Knowledge of ARSystem 7.0 and Remedy ITSM 7.0 (Help Desk, Change, Asset) Strong Remedy ITSM workflow and customization experience. Proficient with Remedy ITSM Application Configuration. Track record of several successful enterprise implementations using dev/test/prod environments. Track record of several successful Remedy ITSM Implementations (HelpDesk/Change/Asset) ITIL process knowledge (Incident Mgmt, Change Mgmt, Configuration Mgmt). Ability to coordinate tasks with other team members and manage work against a project plan. Ability to determine work effort and prioritize tasks accordingly. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability to travel as needed. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED EXCELLENT .NET EXPERTISE SEEKING HANDS-EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CODE 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. Introduction The software design environment for Aon/Impact Forecasting incorporates a Microsoft Visual Studio framework base on .NET technology using C# (?C sharp?) and SQL/SQL Express as Database. Individuals which wish to join the design team must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work in the fast-paced high-pressure environment. Software Engineer/Analyst Software development engineer with background in Computer Science or MIS experience. Bachelors degree minimum required. Must have 4 to 6 years experience in developing application (using Object Oriented methodology) in MS Visual Studio, preferably in C++/C# languages. Development experience with SQL Server Programming using ADO.NET, ODBC is plus. At least 2 years of Object Oriented development experience with full Software development lifecycle. Should have knowledge of various report generation tools such as Crystal Reports or other Microsoft based reporting facilities such as Report Viewer. Knowledge of MapObjects GIS software from ESRI is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Duties: Engineer must work with production/research team to produce required features. Involve in documentation, design and development of application. Develop report generation facilities within in-house applications. Report generation provides complete dissemination of scientific analysis of insurance related data via databases, text files, GIS mapping, and various graphic formats. We seek a deleper who wants to be hands on not manage projects. Insurance, Investments or Trading (Merchantile Exchange or CBOT) Industry required. In return for your expertise, Aon offers excellent benefits and compensation to include tuition assistance, 401(K), and the opportunity to grow your career! Please peruse our website to learn more about us: www.aon.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client wants to find a designer who is proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and FLASH to come in 2 days a week to carry on the work of the designer who works Monday through Friday. You would need to be able to work in their loop office Thursday and Friday 9-5pm or later if needed. You will be working on a project that has print and interactive components. You must be able to work with little supervision. Someone who can hit the ground running.<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: Need to be familiar with Website work (FLASH) and print design. Know InDesign and Photoshop with familiarity of FLASH. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Be sure to meet ALL of the requirements and experience in order to qualify for this position. You must also live in the Chicago land area. Interactive Project Manager will be responsible for organizing the people, resources, and processes necessary to complete major interactive projects, mainly websites, microsites and other interactive Media projects. Must have experience in timelining, excellent written and verbal and client communication skills. budgeting, strategizing, documentation, facilitate design and content development and tech processes through communication skills. lead project meetings with clients, work with the tech in scheduling and budgeting. Be able to conduct usability testing, co-lead content workshops for clients, take on strategy.<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: 5 years experience in Project Management leading a team of at least 5. 3 years experience working with clients, 3 years experience in interactive media projects. Strong communication, time-management and leadership skills. Agency background preferred. Software excel, word, dreamweaver or similar software, content management systems. You must be able to understand the interactive designers and communicate with them. You do not need working knowledge of these programs just know verbage and what the programs can do. Bachelors degree required. Must live in the Chicago land area and meet ALL of the description and requirements to be considered. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a downtown Chicago client seeking a senior level Remedy Architect as technical project leadership for Remedy application development and Remedy system architecture. This position will include the following: Provides system/application design engineering solutions that align with Remedy standards and satisfy businesses requirements. Works pro-actively to ensure high performance, high reliability and rapid trouble resolution of Remedy workflow System. Responsible for developing and lifecycle maintenance of service management workflows using remedy ARS System and Remedy ITSM Suite. Provides project management of remedy development lifecycle. Defines Remedy development standards and services. Build integration plans and Remedy architecture/development roadmap that identify deliverables and values to the business. Ownership and accountability for support of Remedy systems. Evaluate third-party tool solutions as required. Conduct training to educate customers and team members regarding Remedy support and development. Document all engineered solutions including ongoing maintenance requirements. Integrate and simplify Remedy solutions with Enterprise System Management tool infrastructure. Evaluate and recommend improvement measures. For more information, 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: Technical 3+ years experience in Remedy systems development/architecture (ARS 5.x, API programming, ITSM suite custom development) or similar workflow management software. 5+ of the following: C, C++, VB, ASP, HTML, J2E, JavaScript, VBScript, Perl, XML. Solid understanding of a UNIX and Windows based operating system; shell scripting. Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts; NFS, NIS, DNS and routing. Technical documentation of system application development functional requirements and project planning. Change Management/Change Control tools. Working understanding of SQL and relational databases. Professional: Ability to lead project initiatives across multiple engagements. Independent problem solving; self-direction. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral. Solid background in project management of system development initiatives. Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Higher degree preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Sr. E-Trading Systems Engineer with Extensive E-Trading Experience Employment Type : FTE (Full time Employment) Job Description/Responsibilities: This position assists and participates in the E-Trading team in tactical and strategic operations in the E-Trading group of The Client Company in Chicago. Take ownership and assist in resolving all E-Trading related tasks i.e. PATS, Trading Technologies, GL, ULLINK, ORC, Firewall issues related to E-Trading, security and others that arise through the different work groups that we deal with, i.e. E-Trading Support, FFM, Exchanges, The Client Company, and other Client Company offices, etc. Become 3rd level support for all E-Trading related incidents. Assist in evaluating/testing/designing and implementing different ISV (TT, GL, PATS, ULLINK, ORC, etc.) front end applications and installing and configuring of back end applications. Assisting in the testing, evaluating, and maintaining of hardware firmware, OS patching of Unix/Linux Servers. Top Skills: E-Trading ULLINK TTM MISS Servers PATS Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in E-Trading server related maintenance and installation of Windows and Sun environments. At least 7 years of more in Information Technology. Have in depth knowledge of Trading Technologies (TT) and PATS, and other ISVs. Have in depth knowledge of UNIX server hardware and technologies. The ability to pro-actively learn through the use of documentation and web based resources like forums, vendor publications and knowledge bases. The Company: Top Financial Company located in/near Chicago, IL. Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate Benefits 401K To Apply: E-mail your Word resume to and include the E-Trading Systems Engineer, 10512 and your full contact information. *** IT Ascent is a premier IT consulting company with a flexible person, team, project approach that allows us to connect experienced consultants with positions at our more than 40 Fortune-ranked clients in the financial service, life science, technology and public sectors. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Business Analyst is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of business application processes to meet the organization's information needs. The Business Analysts are a sub-team of the Enterprise Applications team which is responsible for the design, build, test, deployment and ongoing maintenance of applications to support Business. The Business Analyst is responsible for requirements gathering and to-be process definition. They are a liaison between the business community and the Information Services department to support the business processes. This position will participate primarily, but not exclusively on SAP projects as well as on-going maintenance requests. Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree is a plus. Prefer 3-5 years experience in information systems development life cycles, package software solutions and/or application delivery. Prefer 3-5 years relevant industry experience. SAP experience a strong plus. Must have experience with creating functional specifications and creating process design documentation. Must have experience with business analysis, business process design and application delivery. Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, collaboration skills, adaptability skills and planning and organization skills. CRM experience in Service Management and/or Leasing a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We seek and experienced UI Designer for a challenging contract assignment located in downtown Chicago. Our direct client is a well known organization that is looking to do a full scale redesign on one of their large web sites. You would be involved from the beginning as you evaluate the current site then work closely with key staff to create a page by page set-up and flow using wire-frames. Once that is completed you will play a critical role in putting the new design into production using HTML ('Clean Code' approach), CSS, and various graphics packages. The start date for the project is Monday April 16th with the project is expected to last approximately 2 months. Chicago area applicants only please. Experience: UI Design, Wire-frames, Visio, HTML, CSS, Web site best practices, graphics software. **The ideal candidate is a "Creative Technologist" that is part Information Architect, part UI Designer, and part HTML coder. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Responsibilities: - 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 engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED EXCELLENT .NET EXPERTISE SEEKING HANDS-EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CODE 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. Introduction The software design environment for Aon/Impact Forecasting incorporates a Microsoft Visual Studio framework base on .NET technology using C# (?C sharp?) and SQL/SQL Express as Database. Individuals which wish to join the design team must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work in the fast-paced high-pressure environment. Software Engineer/Analyst Software development engineer with background in Computer Science or MIS experience. Bachelors degree minimum required. Must have 4 to 6 years experience in developing application (using Object Oriented methodology) in MS Visual Studio, preferably in C++/C# languages. Development experience with SQL Server Programming using ADO.NET, ODBC is plus. At least 2 years of Object Oriented development experience with full Software development lifecycle. Should have knowledge of various report generation tools such as Crystal Reports or other Microsoft based reporting facilities such as Report Viewer. Knowledge of MapObjects GIS software from ESRI is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Duties: Engineer must work with production/research team to produce required features. Involve in documentation, design and development of application. Develop report generation facilities within in-house applications. Report generation provides complete dissemination of scientific analysis of insurance related data via databases, text files, GIS mapping, and various graphic formats. We seek a deleper who wants to be hands on not manage projects. Insurance, Investments or Trading (Merchantile Exchange or CBOT) Industry required. In return for your expertise, Aon offers excellent benefits and compensation to include tuition assistance, 401(K), and the opportunity to grow your career! Please peruse our website to learn more about us: www.aon.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Project Manager is needed for a project with this company. Candidate must be extremely detailed and organized, great communication skills both written and verbal, excellent client communication skills, This is a PC environment. You will Temp for 4 months prior to a decision being made for the opportunity to go on a permanent full time hire. The hours will be 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. On occasions you may need to stay after 5. Must know a Project Management program like Microsoft Project. If you know Visio that is a PLUS! Candidate must be well versed in interactive software's that are used. You will be working with the interactive Design team and you need to understand what they are talking about. You must live in the Chicago land area to qualify for this position.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: Project management experience. Must know a project management program like Microsoft Project. Must be well versed in Interactive Programs to communicate effectively with the interactive department on projects. Detailed, organizes and excellent communications skills are a MUST! Visio is a PLUS! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position #1 Senior Network Voice Engineer in Chicago, IL Responsibilities: Performs client consultation: Plans, designs, implements and supports the voice infrastructure. Develops and implements the technical architecture and physical design of the network. Analyzes the existing voice and data networks and recommends solutions. Sets up, configures and tests Cisco Call Manager. Provides technology support by installing servers, routers, and systems hardware. Trouble-shoots, maintains, upgrades, and provides solutions to complex hardware/software problems. Assists Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer of new technologies and IP Telephony methodology. Assist with and deliver customer presentations, product demonstrations and statements of understanding documentation. Respond to RFIs/RFPs. Assists in the management of projects through Client's project management methodology. Ensures a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable High end experience in PBX and/or Call Center systems engineering experience Knowledge of voice mail, unified messaging, ACD and IVR systems Minimum five years of related experience in infrastructure/network environments, with some experience in network engineering (hardware and software), network security practices and designing, planning and implementing LANs and WANs using the latest technology CCNP, CCDP or CCIE certification preferred Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work Consulting experience preferred Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users Experience with router configuration Willingness to travel Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs. Previous consulting experience preferred. Position #2 VOIP Engineer in Irving, TX Qualified individual with 9 + years of networking experience and 4+ years experience managing a multi-national Cisco VoIP and Cisco Unity system and has experience with large networks. Experience with trouble-ticket tracking systems and managing to high Service Level Agreements in a multi-tiered support infrastructure. Must be a team player, with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must have experience in the development of best practices and support documentation. Must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail, highly tuned problem solving and analytical skills, and excellent customer service skills. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: This individual will play a key role in designing a VoIP solution for CLIENT. Other responsibilities will include level 3 support for the VoIP and the LANs/WANs for the CLIENT. Develop documentation for levels 1 and 2 support and assist in training levels 1 and 2 support personnel. Knowledge Required: * CISCO ICM/IPCC Scripting Experience * CISCO Translation Routing * CTI/CTIOS Experience * Admin Workstation * Web View * ACD/PBX Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco Call Manager configuration and troubleshooting experience * IVR Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco IP-IVR configuration and Scripting experience * Telecommunications: FXO/FXS/PRI/T1/DS3 Circuits & Signaling Protocols Qualifications Required: CCNA CCDA CCVP Qualifications Desired: Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist Cisco IP Contact Center Specialist Cisco Unity Design Specialist Cisco Unity Support Specialist Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist Please send your responses to or call @ 866-411-3088X2144 Experience: Cisco, ACD, PBX, VOIP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client wants to find a designer who is proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and FLASH to come in 2 days a week to carry on the work of the designer who works Monday through Friday. You would need to be able to work in their loop office Thursday and Friday 9-5pm or later if needed. You will be working on a project that has print and interactive components. You must be able to work with little supervision. Someone who can hit the ground running.<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: Need to be familiar with Website work (FLASH) and print design. Know InDesign and Photoshop with familiarity of FLASH. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Configure and maintain one or more enterprise applications and maintenance processes used to meet the organizations on-going SAP information needs. Deliver SAP CRM configuration in a manner that produces value-adding, timely and cost effective results. Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality configuration that meets business needs on a timely basis. Work with the Business Analysts, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Project Management, Information Portfolio Management, Enterprise Application and Client Support groups to design and deliver solutions that fit within the established architecture guidelines. In conjunction with these other IS groups, ensure the completion of SAP CRM deliverables, ensuring that they are coordinated with and meet the requirements of the business users. Manage technically complex configuration assignments. Assist with the development of and deliver on CRM module and identify and implement improvement plans where appropriate. Own the resolution of problems as it pertains to assigned SAP configuration. Work with the Client Support group to continuously reduce the number of support issues and improve client satisfaction. In conjunction with Information Portfolio Management and Resource Managers, prioritize requests and complete requests. Working with other Enterprise Applications resources, plan and manage capacity in the short and long term, ensuring that the appropriate mix of resource skills are maintained and that the highest value activities receive priority. Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree is a plus. Must have at least 5-years of proven SAP configuration experience of advanced configuration skills in CRM. Must understand SAP configuration in 4.7, project management frameworks, and software delivery tools Must have demonstrated ability to build quick and effective work rapport with others and strong teambuilding skills. Must demonstrate strong customer focus, communication skills, a strong sense of urgency, and a win-win approach to meeting business requirements and resolving problems. Certification in SAP modules a plus Must be able to understand and translate business processes into effective configuration. . Solid understanding of business processes. Strong overall SAP skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Aon Corporation is a world leader in insurance brokerage and consulting services. Aon is traded on the New York, London and Chicago stock exchanges (Symbol: AOC). With over 600 offices in more than 115 countries worldwide, Aon has a leadership position is in every major insurance market. Moreover, with 40,000 employees, Aon is able to offer its clients a seamless service network, which provides access to local experts with global solutions for risk transfer and risk financing. Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. It is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. Aon Re Services is fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, from origination (winning and growing clients) through structuring (designing products to solve risk management/financing problems) to execution (placing these products with reinsurers and investors). Job Description: We are looking for an individual to work as part of a small team, developing software tools to support broker activities through actuarial evaluation of client-needs and solutions. This individual should feel comfortable in a highly customer-driven environment. They will be able to balance variable short term priorities with steady progress towards a strategic goal. For a period of around eighteen months the individual's primary responsibilities will relate to the design and development of a critical reinsurance evaluation system addressing the probable financial and economic impact of corporate reinsurance programs. The application will replace the current internationally used reinsurance simulation tool, with more extensive and user-friendly capabilities. As well as providing the opportunity to develop and apply software skills using innovative design in a highly competitive market, the project will provide new intellectual challenges as the developer assimilates new concepts related to financial and actuarial modeling., and will provides opportunities for team -members to develop mathematical and financial modeling skills to the extent of their interest. Qualifications: The individual hired will have at least five years experience in software development, and a good grasp of object-oriented software design concepts and languages. We prefer specific experience with? ? VB.NET or C# ? .NET WinForms Though candidates may be considered if they have extensive and recent experience with Windows programming using C++ and Visual Basic, and a mathematical background. Other valuable - though not required - skills include? ? Excel and VBA ? Familiarity with basic financial concepts (economic/present values, accrual accounting etc). ? Demonstrated mathematical ability ? Experience with Test-Driven development practices We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn and to contribute. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated, creative individual who is most comfortable in a team-oriented framework, but willing and able to take the initiative and operate independently when appropriate. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here