Client is looking for a designer / developer who is skilled in Actionscripting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Java and strong Flash skills. Would be doing all animation in FLASH for a micro site that has three games. Concepting skills is a PLUS but not necessary. More front-end flash animation. Strong work ethic and reliable team player wanted.<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: FLASH animation, strong concepting skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My client is looking for a savvy FLASH guru. Experience with animations for games and strong concepting skills is a PLUS. This is a well known agency with many opportunities for the right candidate to work on a variety of projects. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by The Creative Group.<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: 3+ years of experience with samples, portfolio or links to view Flash skills. Freelance onsite up to 40 hours per week. Strong design concepting skills are very much needed. Local candidates are preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking a Computer Operator to join their team on a contract basis. The Computer Operator will maintain and support all iSeries hardware, software, and peripherals within the Agency. He/she will act as back up support to the Network Analyst, providing support to the Windows environment. The Computer Operator will assist all users through problem areas. He/she will execute and monitor iSeries production jobs, prints reports, and distributes reports in a timely manner. He/she will monitor the iSeries and WIN servers for error messages and possesses strong analytical skills to investigate and solve these errors. The Computer Operator will create and delete user accounts and permission for the iSeries and Windows, as required. The Computer Operator must be proficient with iSeries commands, iSeries security, and CL programming and possess strong knowledge of iSeries PTF installation, Client Access installations and upgrades and OS upgrades. He/she must also be familiar with iSeries system and performance management. Send all data, via FTP or other means, to our carriers. Assist all users with their submitted problem tickets. Close or status all tickets with in the thirty minute service level. Install and maintains all hardware, including PC&#146;s, printers, and new models of iSeries and software upgrades. Communicate continuously with users and the Manager, IT Operations. Keep all procedural documentation current. Participate in the disaster recovery testing, at Sungard, at least every two years. Provide back up support to the Network Analyst, as needed. Must possess the basic skills to provide network administration. This includes creating user accounts, changing permissions, creating directories, performing desktop upgrades, Outlook and Exchange, etc. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should 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: 5+ years iSeries experience in a Computer Operator role. 1+ years Windows experience in an administrator role. Strong knowledge of all aspects of the iSeries from submitting jobs to upgrading the Operating System. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work in a team environment. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

District Controller / Business Analyst needed for a major retailer in downtown Chicago! The District Controller / Business Analyst will be responsible for maximizing the sales and minimizing the variable costs of shops within a geographic district, thus increasing the profitability of the total district. Job responsibilities will lie within the following areas: Staff Planning; Allocations; Sales Planning, Forecasting, and Follow-up; Cost Planning, Forecasting, and Follow-up; Staff Development, and Routines. This is a great opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 Company! The successful Controller / Business Analyst will possess strong analytical skills, strong problem solving skills and decision-making abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. The Controller / Business Analyst should be detail oriented, sales driven, results oriented, flexible, able to work as part of a team, and able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. For immediate consideration, please e-mail a resume to Toby Coffey at . Experience: A bachelor&#146;s degree (preferably with a finance, business, or economics major) and two plus years of experience with an accounting or finance focus are required. Retail or consulting experience is a plus. Candidates must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to company specific systems. Willingness to relocate and the ability to travel to stores (20-30% of the time) is a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My client located in the Loop is looking for a Senior ASP.Net and C# developer to join their dynamic team. The Senior Applications Developer will be an expert in ASP.Net and C# development and will be developing .Net applications, database, and reporting solutions. These solutions will interface with SQL server and .Net. The ideal candidate will have deep experience developing .Net applications at a senior level and some experience mentoring junior .Net developers through the full development lifecycle. To apply for this position directly email resumes to Brad Scott at: Experience: 4+ years experience with C# 3+ years experience programming in ASP or ASP.Net Must have extensive experience with .NET and OO programming 4+ years SQL Server and/or database maintenance experience Experience with database modeling, stored procedures, jobs, complex queries, and modifications Enterprise and web based application development experience Experience with .NET 2.0 Experience with web services and XML / XSL a plus Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field To apply for this position directly email resumes to Brad Scott at: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop, who is seeking a Mercury QA Expert to join their team for a one month contract. The Mercury QA Expert will be a performance tester with solid background and recent experience with Mercury Load Runner. The Mercury QA Expert will be coming in and helping with the implementation of the Mercury Loadrunner tool. Loading, troubleshooting, tested and maintenance will be the key responsibilities. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Mercury QA Expert should 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: Extensive experience with Mercury LoadRunner necessary. 3+ years experience developing scripts with Mercury LoadRunner is a must. Experience configuring and executing LoadRunner Scripts required. The Mercury QA Expert must be a performance tester with solid background and recent experience. Performance testing experience preferably on web applications required. He/she must have recent Mercury LoadRunner experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Working in the Asset Management division, this position is responsible for supporting business related activities in areas such as process redesign and automation efforts with primary focus on the following areas in project life cycles: business case development, scope definition, requirements gathering, user acceptance testing and roll-out/training. The position will manage 5 staff who support investor servicing functions in Mutual Funds, Private Equity Funds and Hedge Funds. Will work closely with Technology. Experience: &#149; Excellent analytical, communication and organization skills &#149; Experience with business process improvement, business process design, use of diagrams and graphs to depict ideas or issues, and presenting to business groups at junior and senior levels &#149; Strong data analysis skills to identify data exceptions or scenarios which business groups may not articulate in business requirements &#149; Ability to perform business-oriented software acceptance plans based on real cases and scenarios &#149; Professional experience (6+ yrs) in areas such as business requirements and user acceptance testing &#149; Familiarity with technology implementation lifecycle and business oriented deliverables (data flows, data schemas, etc.) &#149; Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record &#149; Financial services experience in alternatives, mutual fund, fund treasury, bank, or brokerage back-office operations &#149; Direct / indirect resource management experience If interested, please submit your resume to for consideration. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Amdocs/Ensemble Information Technology professionals will have Amdocs Ensemble/Billing and other modules such as OMS, AR, CM, Invoicing, MPS, etc. The following areas of expertise are needed: - Project Managers (extensive SDLC, multiple project management experiences such as PMBOK, CMM, etc.) - Business Analysts - Billing Analysts - QA Testers - QA Managers - Programming Subject Matter Experts and Analysts (Java, J2EE, PL/SQL, EJB, Oracle, Unix, C, Cobol, .Net) Experience: Required Experience/Skills: - Amdocs Ensemble/billing & other modules OMS, AR, CM, Invoicing, MPS, etc. - Extensive SDLC, multiple project management experiences such as PMBOK, CMM, etc. - For Project Managers only. - Java, J2EE, PL/SQL, EJB, Oracle, Unix, C, Cobol, .Net - For Programming Subject Matter Experts and Analysts. This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning team. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action. Apply Now! The only way to learn more is by taking the next step. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DoubleClick enables agencies, marketers and publishers to work together successfully and profit from their digital marketing investments. Its focus on innovation, reliability and insight enables clients to improve productivity and results. We seek a services Coordinator to join our team. The Coordinator is an entry level position on the Global Technical Services (GTS) Client Services team. The Coordinator works extensively with back end systems to support the implementation and use of DoubleClick internet marketing technology. This is a technical role in a fast paced, independent, innovative environment with a strong client services focus. Key Accountabilities:

We are currently seeking to fill a Data Modeler/Data Quality Analyst position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Overview: This role will be responsible for producing and maintaining conceptual and logical data models, and physical data architecture of operational data stores, data warehouses and data marts. The position will also perform root cause analysis on data quality cases as assigned. Responsibilities: - Analyze business and functional requirements of assigned projects and translate into technical specifications and data rules required for the construction of a data mart, data warehouse or operational data store. - Analyze sample data and produce relational or dimensional model based on the data - Develop data models for new databases. - Enhance existing data model and update the corresponding database. - Keep all documentation (business and technical metadata, data models, guidelines and standards, etc., processes) current - Perform root cause analysis on data quality cases as assigned. - Work under supervision of DQ tech lead to determine and document solution(s) for data quality problems. Required skills and experience: - Advanced knowledge and extensive experience in dimensional and relational data modeling. - Participation in data modeler role in successful implementation of a large data warehouse and data marts using Oracle on UNIX or DB2 UDB on UNIX, with particular focus on DB2. - Experience and demonstrated abilities in functioning in a cross-functional team and interacting with technical and non-technical peers and managers in a shared services organization - Advanced knowledge and hands-on production experience in multi-tiered data warehousing and operational data stores (5+ years) - Advanced knowledge and hands-on production experience in large data warehousing (400G+) implementation in an Oracle database on a UNIX platform - Good data analysis skills, especially investigative analysis of data issues to determine quality problems and root cause. - Strong understanding of data quality assurance processes and procedures - General understanding of brokerage data and the securities industry - Proven abilities to manage multiple priorities and assignments - Good communication and presentation skills Desired skills and experience: - ERWin - MicroStrategy or similar BI tool experience - Sun Solaris operating system - IBM AIX operating system - Informatica - Oracle9i and up - DB2 UDB In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A great client of ours is looking to fill an ongoing need for Sr. ASP.NET developers to join their fast- growing development team. The Sr. .NET developers will be responsible for developing web- based applications in ASP.NET and C#, connecting to SQL Server on the back- end. These are client facing applications. The Sr. .NET developer should also be someone that enjoys working with the latest and greatest technologies, as the client is working with .NET 2.0. This person might also be asked to mentor junior developers. CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO <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: Candidates MUST have 3+ years of professional experience with ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server. It is also preferred that they have experience with Web Services. E- commerce, AJAX, and Team Lead experience are considered pluses. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My downtown client is looking for a Sr. QA Engineer to join their team on a full- time basis. The successful Quality Assurance Engineer candidate will have solid experience with testing automation tools. Initial task will be to work with a small group to create a test suite for a complex multi-layer banking application. In addition you will be responsible for quality advocacy, implementation, testing and validation, quality reporting and metrics. CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO Experience: Candidates MUST have 3+ years of experience with software test automation tools. They should also be well versed in formal software test methods and QA programs. We would also like someone that has some development in their background, preferably in C++. Candidates should also have extensive experience with preparing formal test plans, test cases and bug reporting, as well as formal test techniques such as regression, integration, load, usability, etc. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Due to significant growth, our Denver based client is hiring for their local Chicago office. They are a consulting firm specializing in Business Intelligence implementations for Sales and Marketing, Finance/Accounting and Operational Reporting solutions. Their are two arms to the company and they are hiring for both: 1. Performance Management consulting: helping companies re-engineer budget, forecasting, and reporting processes. This can range from sales, marketing, expense, headcount and corporate finance analysis. Cognos or Hyperion expertise is required for this position 2. Consolidations consulting - helping clients transition new acquisitions, and create/enhance smooth consolidations processes These positions are lucrative, paying $80,000-$100,000 base + 10% bonus. The positions do require 50-75% travel (Midwest & East coast only travel Monday - Thursday, and home every weekend.) Great opportunity for degreed accountants with a desire to get into consulting. Previous public accounting and/or consulting experience is highly preferred. Experience: Intermediate Variance Analysis, Intermediate Budgeting/Forecasting, Intermediate Business Process Design, Intermediate Business Process Improvement/Re-engineering, Intermediate Financial Analysis, Intermediate Financial Modeling, Intermediate Policies & Procedures, Intermediate ROA/ROE/ROI, Intermediate Sales Analysis & Reporting, Intermediate Trial Balance, Intermediate Cognos, Intermediate Hyperion Enterprise, Intermediate Hyperion Pillar. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking a Computer Operator to join their team on a contract basis. The Computer Operator will maintain and support all iSeries hardware, software, and peripherals within the Agency. He/she will act as back up support to the Network Analyst, providing support to the Windows environment. The Computer Operator will assist all users through problem areas. He/she will execute and monitor iSeries production jobs, prints reports, and distributes reports in a timely manner. He/she will monitor the iSeries and WIN servers for error messages and possesses strong analytical skills to investigate and solve these errors. The Computer Operator will create and delete user accounts and permission for the iSeries and Windows, as required. The Computer Operator must be proficient with iSeries commands, iSeries security, and CL programming and possess strong knowledge of iSeries PTF installation, Client Access installations and upgrades and OS upgrades. He/she must also be familiar with iSeries system and performance management. Send all data, via FTP or other means, to our carriers. Assist all users with their submitted problem tickets. Close or status all tickets with in the thirty minute service level. Install and maintains all hardware, including PC&#146;s, printers, and new models of iSeries and software upgrades. Communicate continuously with users and the Manager, IT Operations. Keep all procedural documentation current. Participate in the disaster recovery testing, at Sungard, at least every two years. Provide back up support to the Network Analyst, as needed. Must possess the basic skills to provide network administration. This includes creating user accounts, changing permissions, creating directories, performing desktop upgrades, Outlook and Exchange, etc. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should 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: 5+ years iSeries experience in a Computer Operator role. 1+ years Windows experience in an administrator role. Strong knowledge of all aspects of the iSeries from submitting jobs to upgrading the Operating System. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work in a team environment. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago who is currently looking for a Linux Systems Administrator. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for managing Linux/UNIX development and production environments running enterprise level applications. The Linux Systems Administrator will focus on maintaining high levels of availability and service for the development, staging and production environments. Specific responsibilities include the following: supporting the production and development/staging web infrastructure environments. Responding to monitoring alerts and perform detailed level troubleshooting as needed. Supporting the following applications: Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Portal, Oracle Identity Management, Oracle Application Server, Interwoven TeamSite, Jive Clearspace, Autonomy IDOL and other internally developed applications. Create shell/perl scripts as needed. Supporting the release management process through development, staging and production environments. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Linux Systems Administrator position should contact Bob Szarek 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: 2+ years experience with UNIX/Linux (Solaris and SUSE preferred) with deep command line experience. ( There are little to no GUI's in this environment). Extensive experience installing and managing Web Servers like Apache or Oracle HTTP Server. Experience Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting with some type of Java Application server. Oracle Database experience (Any versions). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our Financial Services client currently seeks a SOFTWARE ENGINEER for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity.

This individual will be part of a service technology group. Excellent verbal skills important as you will work directly with traders and other developers to build real time trading systems.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


· Participate in all phases of the software development process for computerized trading applications/models, which includes requirements analysis, specification generation, application design, and software coding.

· Participate in coding front end GUI and backend server side development.

· Perform quantitative analysis.

· Stay informed of advances in technology.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Have an interest in trading and financial markets

· Strong communication skills

· Computer programming skills using C++ or C#

· Strong working knowledge of MFC or .NET applications

· Strong working knowledge of MS Visual Studio

· Analytical and problem solving skills

· Multi-threaded programming experience a plus

· Knowledge of operating systems and networks

· Proven history of being successful within a team-oriented environment

· Confident team player motivated by a fast paced environment.


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

· 3-5 years of experience programming in C++ or C#

· Real time software development experience dealing with trading or financial markets desired (NOT REQUIRED)


COMPENSATION: $90,000 to $105,000 base salary + BONUS (10-15%) + FULL BENEFITS...depending on experience and education


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My client located in the Loop is looking for a Senior ASP.Net and C# developer to join their dynamic team. The Senior Applications Developer will be an expert in ASP.Net and C# development and will be developing applications, database, and reporting solutions. These solutions will interface with SQL server. The ideal candidate will have deep experience developing .Net applications at a senior level and some experience mentoring junior developers through the full development lifecycle. To apply for this position directly email resumes to Brad Scott at: Experience: 4+ years experience with C# 3+ years experience programming in ASP or ASP.Net Must have extensive experience with .NET and OO programming 4+ years SQL Server and/or database maintenance experience Experience with database modeling, stored procedures, jobs, complex queries, and modifications Enterprise and web based application development experience Experience with .NET 2.0 Experience with web services and XML / XSL a plus Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field To apply for this position directly email resumes to Brad Scott at: To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in the downtown loop who is seeking a SAS Programmer. The SAS Programmer will design, develop, process and maintain software to support and facilitate the metered samples of Statistical Research department. Candidates who meet the requirements of the SAS Programmer position should 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: Proficiency SAS in Unix environment. Proficiency in Unix and Microsoft operating systems. Adept at gathering and converting end user requirements into software solutions. Strong oral and written communication skills. Quality focused and detail orientated. Key Skills/Competencies SQL, Shell Scripting, FORTRAN. Bachelors degree required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in downtown Chicago, with an immediate need for a SQL Database Administrator. This long-term position will start immediately as a contract position and become full-time after 3-6 months based on performance. In this role, the consultant will be provide hands-on support in the design and development of all relational database systems. This will include staging, development, and production database servers and applications. The SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for MS SQL Server 2000 installations, setup, configuration, and service pack / hot fix updates. Other aspects of this role include but are not limited to managing database performance and optimization, planning, and tuning. The SQL Database Administrator will install and configuring SQL Server software on new servers and upgrade existing SQL Server software to newer versions / Service Pack Levels. More responsibilities include maintaining database security, integrity, and availability, setting up and monitoring alerts, operators, SQL Mail, linked server connections, DTS packages, and scheduled jobs that perform specific database tasks. This position will assist with (ETL) of data from disparate sources and ensure its integrity. Interface with the IS Infrastructure team for hardware upgrades and builds. Administering periodic backups of databases and transaction logs. Developing and maintaining database recovery plan. Collaborating with developers on creating, debugging and deploying Stored Procedures, Custom DTS Jobs, tables, indexes, triggers etc. Creating automated TSQL scripts to process summary database transactions that run off-hours. Running ad-hoc reports from the databases. Creating, Monitoring and managing the periodic EXCEL spreadsheets that deliver data to the various business owners. Candidates who meet the requirements of this SQL Database Administrator position should contact Candace Murphy 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: Our client is requesting that the candidate have a Bachelors degree in CS or related / equivalent experience. 4+ years of Database Administration experience with recent SQL Server 2005 is preferred. 4+ total years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in an operations environment is required. Experience supporting and implementing complex logical database designs and relational database concepts. A minimum of 3 years Transact SQL experience with an advanced ability to analyze and architect data and data models/schema. Candidates should also have 5+ years of SQL Server administrative experience including managing multiple database servers. Data modeling experience (ERWIN) or equivalent preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Effective analyst able to work closely with non-technical users. Advanced ETL Extract Transform Load, Advanced ERwin, Advanced MS SQL Server. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Business Intelligence team at DoubleClick/Performics is looking for a senior developer to help create a company-wide data warehouse. We are in need of someone who is an expert PL/SQL programmer and preferably has a fair amount of ETL and Perl experience. The job entails extracting data from multiple sources using a mix of SQL and Perl and loading that into an Oracle database using PL/SQL. The project is still in it's early development days, so this is a good time to enjoy green-field programming in an environment that demands quality and well tested code. You will have the opportunity to work on a small team in a mid-sized company, so you get the fun and fast-paced feel of a small group, but the security and benefits of a larger, more established, company. This is a full-time on-site position in downtown Chicago. Required Skills:

Consultant / Senior Consultant needed to provide financial and accounting related consulting services primarily in the Corporate Finance practice areas as requested and supervised by Senior Consultants, Directors and Managing Directors. This practice provides services in Corporate restructuring and transaction services. Are you sharp in Corporate Accounting, working for a good company, but bored with your current position? This may be the opportunity for you! Consulting services provided by this client include an array of strategic alternatives to help right-size infrastructure, improve working capital management, sell non-core assets or business unites, and recapitalize. This client is experiencing tremendous growth, and therefore is looking to bring on good people! The salary rage for this position is 64K - 90K plus bonuses. Growth opportunity is tremendous! For immediate consideration, please e-mail a resume to Leigh Chaban at . Experience: This Consultant / Senior Consultant position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting and one plus years experience in corporate accounting / finance. Public Accounting experience is a big plus, but not required. Candidates must have general knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principals and terminology, proficiency with PC environment and related software, including Microsoft Office applications. Candidates must possess the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment and be willing to research, analyze and develop new skills. Familiarity with www-based financial research resources for corporate information, SEC filings, and competitive data, flexibility, and excellent communication skills are a also a must. 50% travel (generally one week in, one week out) is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for a designer / developer who is skilled in Actionscripting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Java and strong Flash skills. Would be doing all animation in FLASH for a micro site that has three games. Concepting skills is a PLUS but not necessary. More front-end flash animation. Strong work ethic and reliable team player wanted.<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: FLASH animation, strong concepting skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My client is looking for a savvy FLASH guru. Experience with animations for games and strong concepting skills is a PLUS. This is a well known agency with many opportunities for the right candidate to work on a variety of projects. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by The Creative Group.<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: 3+ years of experience with samples, portfolio or links to view Flash skills. Freelance onsite up to 40 hours per week. Strong design concepting skills are very much needed. Local candidates are preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

District Controller / Business Analyst needed for a major retailer in downtown Chicago! The District Controller / Business Analyst will be responsible for maximizing the sales and minimizing the variable costs of shops within a geographic district, thus increasing the profitability of the total district. Job responsibilities will lie within the following areas: Staff Planning; Allocations; Sales Planning, Forecasting, and Follow-up; Cost Planning, Forecasting, and Follow-up; Staff Development, and Routines. This is a great opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 Company! The successful Controller / Business Analyst will possess strong analytical skills, strong problem solving skills and decision-making abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. The Controller / Business Analyst should be detail oriented, sales driven, results oriented, flexible, able to work as part of a team, and able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. For immediate consideration, please e-mail a resume to Toby Coffey at . Experience: A bachelor&#146;s degree (preferably with a finance, business, or economics major) and two plus years of experience with an accounting or finance focus are required. Retail or consulting experience is a plus. Candidates must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to company specific systems. Willingness to relocate and the ability to travel to stores (20-30% of the time) is a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop, who is seeking a Mercury QA Expert to join their team for a one month contract. The Mercury QA Expert will be a performance tester with solid background and recent experience with Mercury Load Runner. The Mercury QA Expert will be coming in and helping with the implementation of the Mercury Loadrunner tool. Loading, troubleshooting, tested and maintenance will be the key responsibilities. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Mercury QA Expert should 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: Extensive experience with Mercury LoadRunner necessary. 3+ years experience developing scripts with Mercury LoadRunner is a must. Experience configuring and executing LoadRunner Scripts required. The Mercury QA Expert must be a performance tester with solid background and recent experience. Performance testing experience preferably on web applications required. He/she must have recent Mercury LoadRunner experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Working in the Asset Management division, this position is responsible for supporting business related activities in areas such as process redesign and automation efforts with primary focus on the following areas in project life cycles: business case development, scope definition, requirements gathering, user acceptance testing and roll-out/training. The position will manage 5 staff who support investor servicing functions in Mutual Funds, Private Equity Funds and Hedge Funds. Will work closely with Technology. Experience: &#149; Excellent analytical, communication and organization skills &#149; Experience with business process improvement, business process design, use of diagrams and graphs to depict ideas or issues, and presenting to business groups at junior and senior levels &#149; Strong data analysis skills to identify data exceptions or scenarios which business groups may not articulate in business requirements &#149; Ability to perform business-oriented software acceptance plans based on real cases and scenarios &#149; Professional experience (6+ yrs) in areas such as business requirements and user acceptance testing &#149; Familiarity with technology implementation lifecycle and business oriented deliverables (data flows, data schemas, etc.) &#149; Bachelor's degree with excellent academic record &#149; Financial services experience in alternatives, mutual fund, fund treasury, bank, or brokerage back-office operations &#149; Direct / indirect resource management experience If interested, please submit your resume to for consideration. Only candidates being considered will be contacted. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Technical Lead/Data Analyst position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Type: Long-term contract Overview: This resource will be responsible for coordinating technical design and development activities across the various teams involved in Phase 3. This person will also be the primary point of contact as report development activities are in progress. Responsibilities: - Identify Phase 3 workgroup participants, conduct workgroup kick off meeting, and lead weekly workgroups for the duration of the project - Provide assistance to business analyst for creation of functional designs for new reports - Act as primary point of contact responsible for coordinating all development activities - Work with application teams to gather information required to set up archiving and indexing policies for new reports - Assist application teams with determining approach for archiving historical data - Work with Architecture Management to schedule Architecture Kick Off, Design Review, Code Review, etc., completing all required documentation for committee approval - Coordinate Performance and Penetration Testing as required - Plan and manage implementation activities - Keep Project Manager informed of progress against milestones, raise issues requiring management attention, and communicate risks and potential impacts to timeline or cost In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Client is looking for a designer / developer who is skilled in Actionscripting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Java and strong Flash skills. Would be doing all animation in FLASH for a micro site that has three games. Concepting skills is a PLUS but not necessary. More front-end flash animation. Strong work ethic and reliable team player wanted.<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: FLASH animation, strong concepting skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Business Analyst/Test Lead 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. Type: Long-term contract Overview: This resource will lead the functional requirements gathering and design efforts across the various application teams that will be creating new reports. This person will also coordinate the activities related to System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing. Responsibilities: - Create functional designs for the creation of new reports to be delivered for development - Standardize the report format, designing a reusable layout to minimize application-specific features - Work with application SMEs to ensure required data is covered by the designs - Engage Project Manager when review and/or sign off on designs is required by business sponsors and legal counsel - Act as primary point of contact for the BPI Core Test Team - Work with BPI Test Coordinator to load requirements and test cases into Quality Center - Work with application teams to execute System Integration Testing, tracking progress and logging issues in Quality Center - Represent project team during weekly Test Execution Meetings - Complete ITE and CTE Entry/Exit Sign Off forms - Coordinate User Acceptance Testing activities - Work with Business Integration Team to identify any communication or training needs for the field users - Ensure project site is up to date with deliverables, contact information, etc - Keep Project Manager informed of progress against milestones, raise issues requiring management attention, and communicate risks and potential impacts to timeline or cost In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has an ongoing opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator for a client located in the downtown loop. This position is primarily responsible for continuing the database development of a MIS risk management data warehouse. Responsibilities include: daily interaction with sponsor and application programmers to drive the database development in a data driven application. Implement near real-time and scheduled ETL jobs using SSIS Data warehouse schema improvements. Analysis and enhancement of reporting systems. SQL development to consolidate data sources and simplify data pipeline. Design and implement database maintenance routines. Design and execute test plans. Candidates who meet the requirements of this SQL Database Administrator position should contact Candace Murphy 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: 4+ years in SQL Server development. 2+ years in SQL Server 2005. Hands-on experience with ETL and/or DTS/SSIS development. Experience in SQL Server Reporting Services. Experience with MIS risk management systems. Proven record of working in distributed projects requiring teamwork and strong communications skills. Experience with operational data stores, data warehouse, and data marts. Experience developing reports using a Business Intelligence reporting tool. Business Object or ad-hoc report creation tool experience desirable. Web Services experience a plus. Bachelor degree in CS highly desirable or equivalent job experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in downtown Chicago, with an immediate need for a SQL Database Administrator. This long-term position will start immediately as a contract position and become full-time after 3-6 months based on performance. In this role, the consultant will be provide hands-on support in the design and development of all relational database systems. This will include staging, development, and production database servers and applications. The SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for MS SQL Server 2000 installations, setup, configuration, and service pack / hot fix updates. Other aspects of this role include but are not limited to managing database performance and optimization, planning, and tuning. The SQL Database Administrator will install and configuring SQL Server software on new servers and upgrade existing SQL Server software to newer versions / Service Pack Levels. More responsibilities include maintaining database security, integrity, and availability, setting up and monitoring alerts, operators, SQL Mail, linked server connections, DTS packages, and scheduled jobs that perform specific database tasks. This position will assist with (ETL) of data from disparate sources and ensure its integrity. Interface with the IS Infrastructure team for hardware upgrades and builds. Administering periodic backups of databases and transaction logs. Developing and maintaining database recovery plan. Collaborating with developers on creating, debugging and deploying Stored Procedures, Custom DTS Jobs, tables, indexes, triggers etc. Creating automated TSQL scripts to process summary database transactions that run off-hours. Running ad-hoc reports from the databases. Creating, Monitoring and managing the periodic EXCEL spreadsheets that deliver data to the various business owners. Candidates who meet the requirements of this SQL Database Administrator position should contact Candace Murphy 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: Our client is requesting that the candidate have a Bachelors degree in CS or related / equivalent experience. 4+ years of Database Administration experience with recent SQL Server 2005 is preferred. 4+ total years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in an operations environment is required. Experience supporting and implementing complex logical database designs and relational database concepts. A minimum of 3 years Transact SQL experience with an advanced ability to analyze and architect data and data models/schema. Candidates should also have 5+ years of SQL Server administrative experience including managing multiple database servers. Data modeling experience (ERWIN) or equivalent preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Effective analyst able to work closely with non-technical users. Advanced ETL Extract Transform Load, Advanced ERwin, Advanced MS SQL Server. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago who is currently looking for a Linux Systems Administrator. The Linux Systems Administrator is responsible for managing Linux/UNIX development and production environments running enterprise level applications. The Linux Systems Administrator will focus on maintaining high levels of availability and service for the development, staging and production environments. Specific responsibilities include the following: supporting the production and development/staging web infrastructure environments. Responding to monitoring alerts and perform detailed level troubleshooting as needed. Supporting the following applications: Oracle Database 10g, Oracle Portal, Oracle Identity Management, Oracle Application Server, Interwoven TeamSite, Jive Clearspace, Autonomy IDOL and other internally developed applications. Create shell/perl scripts as needed. Supporting the release management process through development, staging and production environments. Candidates who meet the requirements of this Linux Systems Administrator position should contact Bob Szarek 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: 2+ years experience with UNIX/Linux (Solaris and SUSE preferred) with deep command line experience. ( There are little to no GUI's in this environment). Extensive experience installing and managing Web Servers like Apache or Oracle HTTP Server. Experience Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting with some type of Java Application server. Oracle Database experience (Any versions). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in the downtown loop who is seeking a SAS Programmer. The SAS Programmer will design, develop, process and maintain software to support and facilitate the metered samples of Statistical Research department. Candidates who meet the requirements of the SAS Programmer position should 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: Proficiency SAS in Unix environment. Proficiency in Unix and Microsoft operating systems. Adept at gathering and converting end user requirements into software solutions. Strong oral and written communication skills. Quality focused and detail orientated. Key Skills/Competencies SQL, Shell Scripting, FORTRAN. Bachelors degree required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Consultant / Senior Consultant needed to provide financial and accounting related consulting services primarily in the Corporate Finance practice areas as requested and supervised by Senior Consultants, Directors and Managing Directors. This practice provides services in Corporate restructuring and transaction services. Are you sharp in Corporate Accounting, working for a good company, but bored with your current position? This may be the opportunity for you! Consulting services provided by this client include an array of strategic alternatives to help right-size infrastructure, improve working capital management, sell non-core assets or business unites, and recapitalize. This client is experiencing tremendous growth, and therefore is looking to bring on good people! The salary rage for this position is 64K - 90K plus bonuses. Growth opportunity is tremendous! For immediate consideration, please e-mail a resume to Leigh Chaban at . Experience: This Consultant / Senior Consultant position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting and one plus years experience in corporate accounting / finance. Public Accounting experience is a big plus, but not required. Candidates must have general knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principals and terminology, proficiency with PC environment and related software, including Microsoft Office applications. Candidates must possess the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment and be willing to research, analyze and develop new skills. Familiarity with www-based financial research resources for corporate information, SEC filings, and competitive data, flexibility, and excellent communication skills are a also a must. 50% travel (generally one week in, one week out) is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Business Intelligence team at DoubleClick/Performics is looking for a senior developer to help create a company-wide data warehouse. We are in need of someone who is an expert PL/SQL programmer and preferably has a fair amount of ETL and Perl experience. The job entails extracting data from multiple sources using a mix of SQL and Perl and loading that into an Oracle database using PL/SQL. The project is still in it's early development days, so this is a good time to enjoy green-field programming in an environment that demands quality and well tested code. You will have the opportunity to work on a small team in a mid-sized company, so you get the fun and fast-paced feel of a small group, but the security and benefits of a larger, more established, company. This is a full-time on-site position in downtown Chicago. Required Skills:

Our Financial Services client currently seeks a SOFTWARE ENGINEER for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity.

This individual will be part of a service technology group. Excellent verbal skills important as you will work directly with traders and other developers to build real time trading systems.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


· Participate in all phases of the software development process for computerized trading applications/models, which includes requirements analysis, specification generation, application design, and software coding.

· Participate in coding front end GUI and backend server side development.

· Perform quantitative analysis.

· Stay informed of advances in technology.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Have an interest in trading and financial markets

· Strong communication skills

· Computer programming skills using C++ or C#

· Strong working knowledge of MFC or .NET applications

· Strong working knowledge of MS Visual Studio

· Analytical and problem solving skills

· Multi-threaded programming experience a plus

· Knowledge of operating systems and networks

· Proven history of being successful within a team-oriented environment

· Confident team player motivated by a fast paced environment.


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

· 3-5 years of experience programming in C++ or C#

· Real time software development experience dealing with trading or financial markets desired (NOT REQUIRED)


COMPENSATION: $90,000 to $105,000 base salary + BONUS (10-15%) + FULL BENEFITS...depending on experience and education


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My client is looking for a savvy FLASH guru. Experience with animations for games and strong concepting skills is a PLUS. This is a well known agency with many opportunities for the right candidate to work on a variety of projects. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by The Creative Group.<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: 3+ years of experience with samples, portfolio or links to view Flash skills. Freelance onsite up to 40 hours per week. Strong design concepting skills are very much needed. Local candidates are preferred. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking a Computer Operator to join their team on a contract basis. The Computer Operator will maintain and support all iSeries hardware, software, and peripherals within the Agency. He/she will act as back up support to the Network Analyst, providing support to the Windows environment. The Computer Operator will assist all users through problem areas. He/she will execute and monitor iSeries production jobs, prints reports, and distributes reports in a timely manner. He/she will monitor the iSeries and WIN servers for error messages and possesses strong analytical skills to investigate and solve these errors. The Computer Operator will create and delete user accounts and permission for the iSeries and Windows, as required. The Computer Operator must be proficient with iSeries commands, iSeries security, and CL programming and possess strong knowledge of iSeries PTF installation, Client Access installations and upgrades and OS upgrades. He/she must also be familiar with iSeries system and performance management. Send all data, via FTP or other means, to our carriers. Assist all users with their submitted problem tickets. Close or status all tickets with in the thirty minute service level. Install and maintains all hardware, including PC&#146;s, printers, and new models of iSeries and software upgrades. Communicate continuously with users and the Manager, IT Operations. Keep all procedural documentation current. Participate in the disaster recovery testing, at Sungard, at least every two years. Provide back up support to the Network Analyst, as needed. Must possess the basic skills to provide network administration. This includes creating user accounts, changing permissions, creating directories, performing desktop upgrades, Outlook and Exchange, etc. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should 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: Minimum of five year iSeries experience in a Computer Operator role. 1+ years Windows experience in an administrator role. Strong knowledge of all aspects of the iSeries from submitting jobs to upgrading the Operating System. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent customer service skills. Must be able to work in a team environment. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

District Controller / Business Analyst needed for a major retailer in downtown Chicago! The District Controller / Business Analyst will be responsible for maximizing the sales and minimizing the variable costs of shops within a geographic district, thus increasing the profitability of the total district. Job responsibilities will lie within the following areas: Staff Planning; Allocations; Sales Planning, Forecasting, and Follow-up; Cost Planning, Forecasting, and Follow-up; Staff Development, and Routines. This is a great opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 Company! The successful Controller / Business Analyst will possess strong analytical skills, strong problem solving skills and decision-making abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. The Controller / Business Analyst should be detail oriented, sales driven, results oriented, flexible, able to work as part of a team, and able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. For immediate consideration, please e-mail a resume to Toby Coffey at . Experience: A bachelor&#146;s degree (preferably with a finance, business, or economics major) and two plus years of experience with an accounting or finance focus are required. Retail or consulting experience is a plus. Candidates must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to company specific systems. Willingness to relocate and the ability to travel to stores (20-30% of the time) is a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client in the downtown loop who is seeking a MAC Desktop Support Analyst to fill in for the IT Manager on a 1-2 week contract. Candidates who meet the qualifications of this MAC Desktop Support Analyst position should contact Dan Jessup 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: The MAC Desktop Support Analyst must have excellent Font Reserve skills; Active Directory management (password resets, be able to add users); Veritas experience (do weekly backups and change tapes); and troubleshooting skills for design applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. 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

Please send resume with contact info and expected rate ASAP for the following requirement.

Position: People soft Technical

Duration: 6 Months (HIGH POSSIBILITY OF GOING LONG TERM)

Technical Consultant with experience in People soft HCM and Benefits. This project is located in Chicago in the Educational arena. The project is 6 months with a strong possibility of an extension. The work that will be done is - the first month will be maintenance and the 5 months of new development. Local candidate preferred. Send resume ASAP possible interview monday. Experience: Consultant must have 3-5 years of PeopleSoft development experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Robert Half Technology has a client, in the downtown loop area, who is seeking a Software Application Trainer to join their team. Under the direction of the Web Application Administrator, the Software Application Trainer is responsible for training the user community on the administrative portal, ePortaro Folio, Serena Collage, and Feith Web FDD. The Software Application Trainer will provide training for the user community on IRIS, a SharePoint portal. He/she will provide training for the user community on ePortaro folio, and training for the user community on the Serena Collage CMS. The Software Application Trainer will be responsible for providing training for Feith Web FDD. He/she will assist with posting content on Intranet using the Serena Collage CMS. Candidates who meet the requirements of this position should contact Amy Oliver at or (312)616-7974.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: BS/BA degree. 3+ years experience training/help desk/call center/user support/web editing. Knowledge of DreamWeaver, Serena Collage, or other web development software. Teaching experience required. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Experience with creating online training materials a plus. Effective graphic presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Good organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently and on a team. Ability to learn new software quickly. Diligence in meeting deadlines. Motivation to advance team goals. Reliability. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamic Business RFP Writer for Growing Consulting Firm wanted for Global Company Set in Downtown Chicago. Consulting firm is seeking a top notch request-for-proposal (RFP) guru to basically 'own' the RFP process from start to finish for their healthcare, telecomm, pharmaceutical, financial and oil & gas clients. This consists of extensive creative writing to meet deadlines by crafting comprehensive analytical presentations; then proofreading, editing, and collaboratively presenting to clients with the Head Bid Manager for new business opportunities. The company is UK &#150; based with US Headquarters in Chicago and some travel will be part of the role. Experience and understanding of the deadline-driven consulting environment is very important and a desire to work in a global setting is also key. Portfolio samples will be reviewed and need to ideally reflect a variety of this type of professional proposal writing. Experience: The optimal candidate must possess amazing writing skills, solid coordination, organizational, project management and communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science or a related field. MUST have 2+ years of experience developing and responding to proposals, project management, operations, and business process deployment and implementation. Consulting or ad agency background preferable. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

My client located in the Loop is looking for an Application Support Specialist to join their team. This position is responsible for support of their proprietary applications for all of their remote users. This person must have experience supporting applications for remote users as well as experience with VPN technologies. Knowledge of databases such as SQL and the underlying connections to applications are a big plus. This person must have an understanding of how software interacts with hardware. The ideal candidate will be a high energy and motivated individual looking for an elite organization. To apply for this position directly please email a resume to Brad Scott at: Experience: Candidate must possess 3+ years experience with a solid working knowledge of Windows Application Support as well as Windows Workstation and Server operating systems and Data Networking as well as Virtual Private Networking (VPN) 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

My client located in the Loop is looking for a SQL DBA / Systems Analyst to join their team. This position will be responsible for some SQL database administration (15% of the job) as well as application support. These applications tie into the SQL database. This person must be sharp and very organized as well as versatile because the position encompasses a wide scope. The SQL DBA / Systems Analyst must be able to run SQL queries as well as be familiar with backups and system connectivity. This is a unique opportunity in a fast paced and dynamic environment. To apply for this position directly please email a resume to Brad Scott at: Experience: High level of understanding of SQL databases 3+ years as a SQL database administrator or analyst Experience in Windows application support 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

Mainframe developer to work on the CDHP project. Candidate should have the following skills: Possess demonstrated relational database experience with database design and creating storedprocedures and triggers.Detailed knowledge of COBOL, CICS, VSAM, MVS-JCL, TSO, IBM Utilities, and other mainframe tools.Have demonstrated experience of MS SQL server and/or DB2.Possess demonstrated experience in system development lifecycle.Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.Possess system documentation skills.Have demonstrated PC experience to include Microsoft Excel, Access, Viso and Word. Experience: 5 + years strong experince in development of DB2 developemnt designing and creating Triggers and stored procedures. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

The Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of applications, and for owning their applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. *PLEASE NOTE: This position favors Microsoft .Net Technologies)* Essential Job Functions Technical Skills and Experience 1. Intermediate knowledge of server administration on both Windows and UNIX platforms. Should be experience in applying security patches, setting up and monitoring backups, user administration, and basic hardware maintenance. 2. 1-3 years of Java/J2EE and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications 3. Familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#). 4. Familiarity with relational database design concepts for OLTP systems, with specific experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g. 5. For Java Positions Only: Intermediate knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations. 6. For Java Positions Only: Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic) 7. For Java Positions Only : Experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate 8. For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language 9. Intermediate knowledge of web interface programming, including HTML, CSS, and basic graphic optimization and slicing. 10. Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle. 11. Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers. 12. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.) 13. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required. Education and Experience - BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent work experience - Typically requires 2-3 years experience in full lifecycle application development capacity. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 11 million medical members located primarily in 15 states and Puerto Rico. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals. Over its 43-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience. Role: Technology Operations Analyst Assignment: Location: Are you a fit? Are you an analytical thinker and a self-starter? Would you enjoy using your technological knowledge to help assess and resolve operating difficulties? Assignment Capsule The Technology Operations Analyst will own hardware & software support for Humana's Distributed Systems Installation group, which spans 250+ users in the Madison office. The Analyst will be in charge of complex projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Analyst will ensure that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. TEAM STRUCTURE The Technology Operations Analyst reports to the Technology Field Manager - DSI. The Distributed Systems Installation (DSI) group is responsible for 2nd level user support and spans four locations: Chicago IL, Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, and Middleton WI. This role will be located in the Chicago office and is part of an existing team of 2 other Technology Operations Analysts. OBJECTIVES 1. Hardware Support (30%): Troubleshoot and diagnose computer problems via telephone, NetMeeting and/or in person; replacement of computer hardware components as needed. Hardware includes desktops (70%), laptops (30%), servers, switches, and tape backup systems. 2. Software Support (70%): Troubleshoot and repair currently installed software. Install and configure software per Humana documentation; perform application upgrades and disc imaging as needed. Evaluate and recommend software to increase users productivity. 3. Leadership: Establish the role as a lead expert or specialist in a variety of areas including: disaster recovery, information security, network analysis, design/engineering, and network communications including LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications. Act as the lead resource for direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff in these various areas. 4. Special Projects: Take on special project assignments (roll-outs, etc) and deliver results against short timelines. 5. Challenges: Interact with end users who are persistent and demanding in a professional and disarming manner. Balance the needs of others while executing on assigned tasks. 6. Success: Success in this role is determined by Remedy reports detailing resolution time and other metrics, as well as end user & team member feedback. Key Competencies

• Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
• Drives for excellence: You are a continuous learner who encourages others to learn. By constantly upgrading your own work, you achieve results and outperform the competition.
• Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

• A basic knowledge of network structure and connectivity to troubleshoot hub/switch and other network connectivity issues is required. The successful candidate must be available for after-hours work as necessary to perform network maintenance operations and/or assist Network Services and/or Tech Support with upgrades, etc. The successful candidate must have the ability to interact effectively with people to perform IT service & support while maintaining a high degree of customer service & satisfaction. The ability to read, understand and follow Humana installatio To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Project Manager 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. Type: Long-term contract Overview: This resource will manage the overall program, including SDLC activities for Phase 3 of distributed report archiving, ongoing assessments of new systems for requirements, and coordinating annual Designated Third Party testing with offshore partners. Responsibilities: - Lead the requirements gathering and estimation to create the white paper for Phase 3 - Create a project workplan, tracking progress of milestones and reporting weekly to management - Coordinate design/approach reviews with business sponsors and legal counsel to confirm requirements are being met through new report designs, obtaining written sign off when required - Represent Project in weekly BPI PMO status meetings and Go/No Go Calls - Provide monthly status and raise any issues to Steering Committee - Coordinate review of new systems or changes to existing systems for data requiring archival, engaging business sponsors and legal counsel as appropriate for final decisions - Work with partners to conduct annual Designated Third Party testing, selecting specific records for retrieval and ensuring results are reviewed with business sponsors - Provide direction to the Business Analyst and Technical Lead resources, assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and being the escalation point for questions or issues In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Business Analyst/Test Lead 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. Type: Long-term contract Overview: This resource will lead the functional requirements gathering and design efforts across the various application teams that will be creating new reports. This person will also coordinate the activities related to System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing. Responsibilities: - Create functional designs for the creation of new reports to be delivered for development - Standardize the report format, designing a reusable layout to minimize application-specific features - Work with application SMEs to ensure required data is covered by the designs - Engage Project Manager when review and/or sign off on designs is required by business sponsors and legal counsel - Act as primary point of contact for the BPI Core Test Team - Work with BPI Test Coordinator to load requirements and test cases into Quality Center - Work with application teams to execute System Integration Testing, tracking progress and logging issues in Quality Center - Represent project team during weekly Test Execution Meetings - Complete ITE and CTE Entry/Exit Sign Off forms - Coordinate User Acceptance Testing activities - Work with Business Integration Team to identify any communication or training needs for the field users - Ensure project site is up to date with deliverables, contact information, etc - Keep Project Manager informed of progress against milestones, raise issues requiring management attention, and communicate risks and potential impacts to timeline or cost In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Technical Lead/Data Analyst position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Type: Long-term contract Overview: This resource will be responsible for coordinating technical design and development activities across the various teams involved in Phase 3. This person will also be the primary point of contact as report development activities are in progress. Responsibilities: - Identify Phase 3 workgroup participants, conduct workgroup kick off meeting, and lead weekly workgroups for the duration of the project - Provide assistance to business analyst for creation of functional designs for new reports - Act as primary point of contact responsible for coordinating all development activities - Work with application teams to gather information required to set up archiving and indexing policies for new reports - Assist application teams with determining approach for archiving historical data - Work with Architecture Management to schedule Architecture Kick Off, Design Review, Code Review, etc., completing all required documentation for committee approval - Coordinate Performance and Penetration Testing as required - Plan and manage implementation activities - Keep Project Manager informed of progress against milestones, raise issues requiring management attention, and communicate risks and potential impacts to timeline or cost In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here