Computer Operator in Chicago, IL

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’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.

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Senior .Net Applications Developer in CHICAGO, IL

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:

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District Controller - Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

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.

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Mercury QA Expert in CHICAGO, IL

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.

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Business Analysis Team - Manager in CHICAGO, IL

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.

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Amdocs/Ensemble IT Resources in Chicago, IL

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.

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Technical Coordinator in Chicago, IL

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:

  • Identify, reproduce, and resolve technical issues, escalating as appropriate.
  • Perform ongoing tests to verify accuracy of client tracking.
  • Monitor daily system processes for successful completion and accuracy of data.
  • Provide technical support for internal and external client projects.
  • Seek ways to improve current technology and business processes.
  • Document and track technical issues and processes.
  • Support all implementations of DoubleClick technology.
  • Execute scripts in support of system processes.
  • Generate custom client-requested reporting using a number of tools including SQL queries, Java, Perl, and shell scripting.
  • Perform daily checks on various systems to ensure their successful completion.
  • Limited weekend support coverage or project work.

    Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Systems, or Information Systems Management.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and cookie technology.
  • Basic understanding of URL encoding and structures.
  • Basic familiarity with shell scripting, Perl, Java and SQL query skills and relational databases.
  • Basic problem-solving and project participation skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous internship or experience in technology or client services desirable. APPLY
    TODAY!

    We want bright, motivated, skilled and passionate people, so put your best foot forward in a cover letter and send us your resume. For a complete listing of positions by location, please follow the link below to our career homepage. If your qualifications appear to be a good match with our needs, we will be in touch to learn more about you. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest!

    https://doubleclick./main/careerportal/login.cfm

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  • Data Modeler/Data Quality Analyst in Chicago, IL

    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.

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    Sr. ASP.NET/C# Developer in Chicago, IL

    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.

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    Sr. QA Engineer in Chicago, IL

    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.

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    FINANCIAL-Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

    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.

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    Database Analyst in Chicago, IL

    A Chicago client is looking for a Database analyst who is able to extract relevant data and then analyze and interpret results (note trends, explain variations, etc.). Experience with databases (setup, maintenance) , Crystal Reports (v9) and iMIS (Customer, A/R modules) is a plus. Would like to see some accounting software.
    Not-for-profit or for-profit experience appreciated equally and willing to assist with minor infrastructure and hardware needs. Please contact Candace @ 312.616.7974 or


    <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
    Experience: SQL
    Crystal reports
    SQL Queries

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    Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

    The consultants will serve as business analysts on the Linedata Longview trading system implementation project. Specific activities include.



    * Develop test scripts

    * Perform in-depth testing of trading system

    * Develop trading operational procedure documentation

    * Conduct other business analysis activities as required
    Experience: 5 + years experience

    * Strong testing experience

    * Strong business analysis skills

    * Outstanding knowledge of trading systems (examples include Charles River, Longview, etc.)

    * Outstanding knowledge of equity trading processes

    * Experience at a buy side firm (i.e., asset management firm)

    * Ability to work on complex projects with little or no supervision, paying close attention to details

    * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

    * High level of commitment and enthusiasm

    * Strong verbal communication skills

    * Bachelor's degree required.

    *

    * Knowledge of international equity trading preferred, but not required

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    Computer Operator in Chicago, IL

    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 in Chicago, IL

    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

    Senior .Net Applications Developer in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Business Analysis Team - Manager in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Mercury QA Expert in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Technical Coordinator in Chicago, IL

    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:

  • Identify, reproduce, and resolve technical issues, escalating as appropriate.
  • Perform ongoing tests to verify accuracy of client tracking.
  • Monitor daily system processes for successful completion and accuracy of data.
  • Provide technical support for internal and external client projects.
  • Seek ways to improve current technology and business processes.
  • Document and track technical issues and processes.
  • Support all implementations of DoubleClick technology.
  • Execute scripts in support of system processes.
  • Generate custom client-requested reporting using a number of tools including SQL queries, Java, Perl, and shell scripting.
  • Perform daily checks on various systems to ensure their successful completion.
  • Limited weekend support coverage or project work. Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Systems, or Information Systems Management.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and cookie technology.
  • Basic understanding of URL encoding and structures.
  • Basic familiarity with shell scripting, Perl, Java and SQL query skills and relational databases.
  • Basic problem-solving and project participation skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous internship or experience in technology or client services desirable. APPLY TODAY! We want bright, motivated, skilled and passionate people, so put your best foot forward in a cover letter and send us your resume. For a complete listing of positions by location, please follow the link below to our career homepage. If your qualifications appear to be a good match with our needs, we will be in touch to learn more about you. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest! https://doubleclick./main/careerportal/login.cfm To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • Amdocs/Ensemble IT Resources in Chicago, IL

    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

    Data Modeler/Data Quality Analyst in Chicago, IL

    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

    FINANCIAL-Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

    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

    Sr. QA Engineer in Chicago, IL

    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

    Sr. ASP.NET/C# Developer in Chicago, IL

    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

    Database Analyst in Chicago, IL

    A Chicago client is looking for a Database analyst who is able to extract relevant data and then analyze and interpret results (note trends, explain variations, etc.). Experience with databases (setup, maintenance) , Crystal Reports (v9) and iMIS (Customer, A/R modules) is a plus. Would like to see some accounting software. Not-for-profit or for-profit experience appreciated equally and willing to assist with minor infrastructure and hardware needs. Please contact Candace @ 312.616.7974 or <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: SQL Crystal reports SQL Queries To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

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    Freelance Interactive FLASH Developer / Designer in Chicago, IL

    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

    Computer Operator in Chicago, IL

    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 in Chicago, IL

    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

    Senior .Net Applications Developer in CHICAGO, IL

    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

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    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

    Business Analysis Team - Manager in CHICAGO, IL

    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

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  • Identify, reproduce, and resolve technical issues, escalating as appropriate.
  • Perform ongoing tests to verify accuracy of client tracking.
  • Monitor daily system processes for successful completion and accuracy of data.
  • Provide technical support for internal and external client projects.
  • Seek ways to improve current technology and business processes.
  • Document and track technical issues and processes.
  • Support all implementations of DoubleClick technology.
  • Execute scripts in support of system processes.
  • Generate custom client-requested reporting using a number of tools including SQL queries, Java, Perl, and shell scripting.
  • Perform daily checks on various systems to ensure their successful completion.
  • Limited weekend support coverage or project work. Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Systems, or Information Systems Management.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and cookie technology.
  • Basic understanding of URL encoding and structures.
  • Basic familiarity with shell scripting, Perl, Java and SQL query skills and relational databases.
  • Basic problem-solving and project participation skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous internship or experience in technology or client services desirable. APPLY TODAY! We want bright, motivated, skilled and passionate people, so put your best foot forward in a cover letter and send us your resume. For a complete listing of positions by location, please follow the link below to our career homepage. If your qualifications appear to be a good match with our needs, we will be in touch to learn more about you. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest! https://doubleclick./main/careerportal/login.cfm To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

  • Data Modeler/Data Quality Analyst in Chicago, IL

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

    Database Analyst in Chicago, IL

    A Chicago client is looking for a Database analyst who is able to extract relevant data and then analyze and interpret results (note trends, explain variations, etc.). Experience with databases (setup, maintenance) , Crystal Reports (v9) and iMIS (Customer, A/R modules) is a plus. Would like to see some accounting software. Not-for-profit or for-profit experience appreciated equally and willing to assist with minor infrastructure and hardware needs. Please contact Candace @ 312.616.7974 or <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: SQL Crystal reports SQL Queries To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

    Web Production Artist in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Freelance Interactive FLASH Developer / Designer in Chicago, IL

    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

    Computer Operator in Chicago, IL

    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 in Chicago, IL

    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

    Senior .Net Applications Developer in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Mercury QA Expert in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Business Analysis Team - Manager in CHICAGO, IL

    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

    Amdocs/Ensemble IT Resources in Chicago, IL

    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

    Technical Coordinator in Chicago, IL

    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:

  • Identify, reproduce, and resolve technical issues, escalating as appropriate.
  • Perform ongoing tests to verify accuracy of client tracking.
  • Monitor daily system processes for successful completion and accuracy of data.
  • Provide technical support for internal and external client projects.
  • Seek ways to improve current technology and business processes.
  • Document and track technical issues and processes.
  • Support all implementations of DoubleClick technology.
  • Execute scripts in support of system processes.
  • Generate custom client-requested reporting using a number of tools including SQL queries, Java, Perl, and shell scripting.
  • Perform daily checks on various systems to ensure their successful completion.
  • Limited weekend support coverage or project work. Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Systems, or Information Systems Management.
  • Basic understanding of HTML and cookie technology.
  • Basic understanding of URL encoding and structures.
  • Basic familiarity with shell scripting, Perl, Java and SQL query skills and relational databases.
  • Basic problem-solving and project participation skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
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