Our GLOBAL Services client currently seeks a COBOL Programmer Analyst for a "CONTRACT-TO-HIRE" opportunity.

The successful candidate will have solid COBOL programming skills including
JCL, DB2, CHANGEMAN and FileAid. You will support Financial systems,change and modify files sizes to handel new systems.

Excellent user skills a MUST!


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Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: $38.00 to $48.00 W2/HOURLY (BASED UPON QUALIFCATIONS)

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***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN CUTTING EDGE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION?***

SUMMARY:
The Senior Quality Assurance Manager provides technical leadership to the product development team in the area of software quality assurance and testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Design Test plans, test cases and test scripts for manual and automation testing for desktop, client/server and web-based applications.
-Document test results and manage defect tracking systems.
-Coordinate with product management, software development and client services teams globally to ensure all issues are addressed in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied mathe (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates)
-3 years of software development experience (5 years with a Bachelor's degree) in a quality assurance testing role with expertise in VB.NET, C# or C++, MS Access, Oracle, SQL Server, ODBC, XML.
-2 years experience with testing automation tools such as WinRunner.
-Strong comunication and project management skills.
-Demonsstrated track recod of delivering results in a timely manner.
- Familiarity with Catastrophe Modeling software such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WorldCat would be a plus
- Experience with Business Intelligence tools.


Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the brokering process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Diageo, Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Web Engineer is responsible for user-interface development in web 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 WE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. The WE position reports directly to a Senior Web Engineer (SWE) or a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 2-3 years of web development experience specializing in interface technologies including graphic optimization and production. Hand coding advanced HTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, Ajax and XSL/XSLT.

2. Thorough familiarity with pure CSS based layout techniques.

3. Thorough familiarity with cross-browser/cross-platform issues, DOM and web standards

4. Familiarity with document type definitions, browser modes and code validation

5. Familiarity with hierarchical, search engine friendly markup.

6. Knowledge of the JavaScript Prototype Library a plus but not required.

7. Thorough familiarity with various techniques for efficient re-use of visual code.

8. Familiarity with front-end template frameworks STRUTS Tiles, .NET MasterPages, Dreamweaver Templates, etc..

9. Experience working in applications that follow the MVC Model 2 pattern.

10. Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

11. Familiarity with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

12. Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

13. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

14. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Education and Experience

BS/BA in Media, Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent work experience

Typically requires 2-3 years experience in full lifecycle application development capacity.

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Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

SUMMARY:
The Manager of Software Development and Deployment will manage the development and deployment of software products and automation tools in support of Aon Re Service's catastrophe risk management services globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Create requirements and project timelines for new software products and enhancements to existing products.
-Manage multiple projects and maintain overall responsibility for quality and timeliness of deliverables for the projects.
-Interface with software development, analytics and actuarial groups in different geographical locations during planning and execution phases to effectively and efficiently address technology and project issues.
-Interface with product managers globally to continuously monitor and adapt to chaging business and needs priorities.
-Maintain an understanding of business trends and the potential technical ramfications of a changing business environment on current and future technology solutions.
-Interface with client users and client IT personnel to ensure optimal deployment of services.
-Set policies, procedures and best practices for product development.
-Ensure the appropriate focus is placed on scalabilty, robustness, supportability, extensibility, compatability, and reusability of technical solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates)
-7 years of experience within a commercial software development environment with hands-on expertise in the complete product development life-cycle.
-2 Years of experience with web application development.
-Familiartiy with commercial Catastrophe models such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WCe would be a plus.
-GIS application development will be a plus..
-Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
-Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel lightly.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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My North Side client seeks an Oracle 10g Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of Business Intelligence experience.
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of business concepts and requirements in a manufacturing operation as well as the ability to design overall ETL processes and architecture, and develop conceptual and detail design. Experience with Oracle e-Business and 10g DB, Discoverer, Oracle Reports, Oracle XML Publisher, Oracle Warehouse Builder, Noetix a plus.
Good project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks is a must.

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***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN CUTTING EDGE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION?***

SUMMARY:
The Senior Applications Developer will design, develop and maintain software to improve efficiency, reliability and value of Aon Re Services' catastrophe modeling operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Participate in the entire product development life cycle: from requirement specification, prototyping and development to testing, training and support.
-Design and maintain large databases to interface with multiple catastrophe models and associated in-house automation and analytical tools.
-Interface with risk analysts, actuaries, IT resources and senior management to ensure project requirements are met on time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates)
-3 years of software development experience (5 years with a Bachelor's degree) in an analytical/quantitative field with expertise in VB.NET, C# or C++, MS Access, SQL Server, ODBC, XML.
-Experience in design and administration of large databases.
- Familiarity with Catastrophe Modeling software such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WorldCat will be a plus.
-Experience with ASP.Net, Oracle, MATLAB
-Knowledge of MS-Access, SQL or a programming language.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Must be motivated to work on new and challenging projects.
-Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the brokering process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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We are currently seeking to fill a Network Architect position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.



Responsibilities:

- Work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the network architecture environment

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities

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

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



Required Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

- Strong business and technical acumen

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

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

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

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



Preferred Qualifications:

- Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization

- Experience developing high level plans and budgets

- Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers

- Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization

- CCIE certification



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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What is Arc Database Marketing?

Arc Database Marketing works in partnership with Clients as well as other Agency counterparts (e.g., Account Management, Planning, Creative, Production) to seamlessly integrate one-to-one marketing communication into all aspects of the marketing plan. Our role is to effectively harness the vast information already on-hand in Client customer files and databases to shape and deliver individualized customer communication. Vital to our efforts is the compilation and assessment of results that impact future communications.



Our team of database marketing professionals is organized into six service areas: strategy & planning, contact management, marketing operations, modeling & segmentation & analysis, technical consulting, compliance. Some of us are specialists in one area, while others have a more broad perspective. Together, we help our Clients bring together their marketing, technology, analytic, and customer care resources to deliver on the promise of one to one marketing, using our own resources when necessary to get the job done.



Who would be a great addition to the Arc Database Marketing Team?

Database marketing professionals (and those that aspire to be) who believe that great ideas are nothing without great execution and great follow-up. Leaders who individually contribute and effectively collaborate with others. Analysts who are inquisitive, detail-oriented and early adopters of tools and technology. Self-starters who obsess about Client business, constantly challenging themselves to put new ideas on the table ? ideas that build business.



Job Description

An Assistant Analyst in Tools and Technology is charged with helping to keep Client and Agency tools and technology on the "cutting edge." Towards this end, the Assistant Analyst may be involved in any number of projects such as:

- Migration of a consumer information database to a third party vendor

- Identification and installation of a team collaboration tool to enhance productivity and communication

- Development and implementation of a campaign management tool user training program

- Creation of a centralized repository of Client consumer information

- Production Support for an active marketing database

- Development of new functionality for an active marketing database

- Support of tools used by the Database Marketing Team and/or our Clients



Specific responsibilities of an Assistant Analyst in Tools and Technology working on one of these project teams may include some, if not all, of the following:

- Selection of third party vendor via formal RFI / RFP process

- Creation of Project Workplan

- Definition of Business Requirements

- System Design Review and Approval

- System Testing and Approval

- Beta Testing Plan Development & Implementation

- Business Process Definition

- System User Training Curriculum Development, Materials Development & Implementation

- System Administration and Support



Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree or higher

- At least 1 year of experience in a related field (e.g., systems consulting, I/T)

- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team

- Proficiency in working with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Access

- Knowledge of Campaign Management Tools such as Protagona, TopDog and Unica is a plus

- Knowledge of Query and Reporting Tools such as Cognos, Brio and SQL is a plus

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***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN CUTTING EDGE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION?***

SUMMARY:
The Senior Technology Analyst will play a lead role in product development efforts in the Catastrophe Systems group from a technology perspective, in support of the catastrophe modeling operations of Aon Re Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain, support and enhance existing in-house analytical tools, methodologies and algorithms.
- Actively manage impact of catastrophe model changes on in-house tools and processes.
-Create functional specifications and prototypes for new products and processes.
-Author technical documentation and methodology white papers.
-Train users and identify opportunities for process improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math.
-3 years experience with commercial Catastrophe models such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WCe
-Experience with at least one data analysis package: MATLAB / SAS / Mathematica / S-Plus etc.
-2 years of project management experience.
- Knowledge of SQL and at least one programming language VB/C/C++/C#.
-1+ years of commercial software development experience.

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the brokering process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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My downtown client seeks a Java Systems Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. The Systems Developer will develop and maintain internal systems and data-structures using the established department standard development process. This person will participate in efficient meetings with end-users and Information Systems staff and communicate the progress of their projects and solicit requirements and priorities. They will also work with senior staff to establish realistic project timelines for the projects they are involved with. They will be responsible for organizing multiple tasks with competing, shifting priorities to meet project milestones.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of Java based Web Development experience including Java, JSP, (Struts, Hibernate or Spring) and Eclipse. They should also be relatively strong with SQL Server.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN CUTTING EDGE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION?***

SUMMARY:
The product manager will manage the development, deployment and support of one or more catastrophe risk management products for internal and external use. The Product manager has domain expertise in catastrophe modeling and insurance risk management to understand and translate user needs into innovative ideas for enhancing existing products/tools and to develop concepts for new products. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in cutting edge product development that will change how we process, model and deliver catastrophe management information to our clients. The Product manager is not required to write computer code or manage systems infrastructure. Position title will be commensurate with catastrophe modeling and management experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Create requirements and product release schedules for new products and enhancements to existing products.
-Interface with software development, analystics and actuarial groups during planning and execution phases to ensure project requirements are being met on schedule.
-Create and manage deployment procedures for optimal roll-out of new products to clients and internal users globally.
-Give product demonstrations, conduct training sessions and manage support requests from users.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math.
-At least 2 years of experience with commercial catastrophe models such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and Wce would be a big plus.
-Knowledge of MS-Access, SQL or a programming language.
-Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel moderately.
-Must be motivated to work on new and challenging projects.
-Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the brokering process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus. With constant integrity, we promote diversity as well as individual potential. We practice frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change, replicate best practices and maintain the attitude that we can accomplish anything we set out to do.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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We are currently seeking to fill a Technical Specialist - SQL Server DBA 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.



Salary: $68,000 - $90,000



Responsibilities:

- Provide database support for the Corporate Microsoft SQL server environments, including configuring and tuning SQL Server instances, applying maintenance, and scheduling backups.

- Monitor production jobs and assist the application develops with application tuning.

- Implement production changes submitted by application developers.

- Will be expected to assist the Lead DBA with defining and implementing SQL server security policy.

- Travel may be required



Qualifications:

- Advanced skills in SQL server configuration, optimization, and maintenance (i.e., backup scheduling, integrity checks, patch installs)

- Strength in both technical and administrative skills. Should be able to both plan and execute maintenance upgrades.

- Experience with replication, clustering, database design, NLB, RAID, Windows NT security, and DTS

- Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

- Has initiative and is self-disciplined

- Strong change managements skills.

- SQL Server 2005 experience would be desired.

- A minimum of 5 years of technical experience as a SQL Server DBA

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field preferred



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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My North Side client seeks an Oracle Functional Business Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis. This individual will be responsible for assuming a lead functional role in the development, testing and implementation of their Oracle ERP system. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with a variety of stakeholders in order to provide development and training support in the functional areas of purchasing, inventory control, shop floor control/reporting, accounting specifically AR, AP, GL, FA , and product data management.
Specific tasks include interfacing between users and Oracle/I.S. team members to develop and modify the Oracle system to meet user needs, as well as participating in the ERP modification of user needs. The Functional Business Analyst will also be working with operational users and translate user needs into useful ERP interfaces.
Experience: Candidate MUST Have 3+ years of Oracle experience. They should also have a comprehensive understanding of inventory transactions and movements, manufacturing accounting systems, purchasing; product data management and/or shop floor control/reporting. Solid experience with relevant Oracle modules and implementations is a necessity.

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Our GLOBAL Services client currently seeks a COBOL Programmer Analyst for a "CONTRACT-TO-HIRE" opportunity.

The successful candidate will have solid COBOL programming skills including
JCL, DB2, CHANGEMAN and FileAid. You will support Financial systems,change and modify files sizes to handel new systems.

Excellent user skills a MUST!


REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t

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Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: $38.00 to $48.00 W2/HOURLY (BASED UPON QUALIFCATIONS)

Experience: REPLY TO: mcgstb @ netscape .n e t

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My downtown client, a fast- growing cutting edge technology company building applications for financial services industries, is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join their team on a full-time basis. Their applications are all hosted and provided entirely over the Web and developed in Java with MySQL on the back end.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 5+ years of Java Web Development experience and 3+ years with MySQL. They must also have experience installing, configuring, clustering, and tuning a Java application server such as Tomcat, Resin etc and several years of hands-on experience with common open source frameworks such as Struts, Apache Jakarta, Spring, etc.

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My downtown client seeks a Java Systems Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. The Systems Developer will develop and maintain internal systems and data-structures using the established department standard development process. This person will participate in efficient meetings with end-users and Information Systems staff and communicate the progress of their projects and solicit requirements and priorities. They will also work with senior staff to establish realistic project timelines for the projects they are involved with. They will be responsible for organizing multiple tasks with competing, shifting priorities to meet project milestones.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of Java based Web Development experience including Java, JSP, (Struts, Hibernate or Spring) and Eclipse. They should also be relatively strong with SQL Server.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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What is Arc Database Marketing?

Arc Database Marketing works in partnership with Clients as well as other Agency counterparts (e.g., Account Management, Planning, Creative, Production) to seamlessly integrate one-to-one marketing communication into all aspects of the marketing plan. Our role is to effectively harness the vast information already on-hand in Client customer files and databases to shape and deliver individualized customer communication. Vital to our efforts is the compilation and assessment of results that impact future communications.



Our team of database marketing professionals is organized into six service areas: strategy & planning, contact management, marketing operations, modeling & segmentation & analysis, technical consulting, compliance. Some of us are specialists in one area, while others have a more broad perspective. Together, we help our Clients bring together their marketing, technology, analytic, and customer care resources to deliver on the promise of one to one marketing, using our own resources when necessary to get the job done.



Who would be a great addition to the Arc Database Marketing Team?

Database marketing professionals (and those that aspire to be) who believe that great ideas are nothing without great execution and great follow-up. Leaders who individually contribute and effectively collaborate with others. Analysts who are inquisitive, detail-oriented and early adopters of tools and technology. Self-starters who obsess about Client business, constantly challenging themselves to put new ideas on the table ? ideas that build business.



Job Description

An Assistant Analyst in Tools and Technology is charged with helping to keep Client and Agency tools and technology on the "cutting edge." Towards this end, the Assistant Analyst may be involved in any number of projects such as:

- Migration of a consumer information database to a third party vendor

- Identification and installation of a team collaboration tool to enhance productivity and communication

- Development and implementation of a campaign management tool user training program

- Creation of a centralized repository of Client consumer information

- Production Support for an active marketing database

- Development of new functionality for an active marketing database

- Support of tools used by the Database Marketing Team and/or our Clients



Specific responsibilities of an Assistant Analyst in Tools and Technology working on one of these project teams may include some, if not all, of the following:

- Selection of third party vendor via formal RFI / RFP process

- Creation of Project Workplan

- Definition of Business Requirements

- System Design Review and Approval

- System Testing and Approval

- Beta Testing Plan Development & Implementation

- Business Process Definition

- System User Training Curriculum Development, Materials Development & Implementation

- System Administration and Support



Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree or higher

- At least 1 year of experience in a related field (e.g., systems consulting, I/T)

- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team

- Proficiency in working with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Access

- Knowledge of Campaign Management Tools such as Protagona, TopDog and Unica is a plus

- Knowledge of Query and Reporting Tools such as Cognos, Brio and SQL is a plus

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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Must have: Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math.

# years experience necessary: 3 years

Required skills: Knowledge of Catastrophe Models: RiskLlink, Clasic/2, WCe

From a technology perspective, this is a lead role in product development in the Catastrophe Systems group. It entails support of the catastrophe modeling operations of Aon Re Services. Additional duties include:
*Maintaining, supporting and enhancing existing in-house analytical tools, methodologies and algorithms.
*Actively managing impact of catastrophe models changes on in-house tools and processes.
*Creating functional specifications and prototypes for new products and processes.
*Authoring technical documentation and methodology white papers.
*Training users and identifying opportunities for process development.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

My North Side client seeks an Oracle Functional Business Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis. This individual will be responsible for assuming a lead functional role in the development, testing and implementation of their Oracle ERP system. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with a variety of stakeholders in order to provide development and training support in the functional areas of purchasing, inventory control, shop floor control/reporting, accounting specifically AR, AP, GL, FA , and product data management.
Specific tasks include interfacing between users and Oracle/I.S. team members to develop and modify the Oracle system to meet user needs, as well as participating in the ERP modification of user needs. The Functional Business Analyst will also be working with operational users and translate user needs into useful ERP interfaces.
Experience: Candidate MUST Have 3+ years of Oracle experience. They should also have a comprehensive understanding of inventory transactions and movements, manufacturing accounting systems, purchasing; product data management and/or shop floor control/reporting. Solid experience with relevant Oracle modules and implementations is a necessity.

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My downtown client, a fast- growing technology company, is looking for a Java Web Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. They are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial attitude that can come in and make an immediate impact. This is a very dynamic environment that will allow you to work with great technology and great people.

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Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE strong Java development skills with a minimum of 3 years Java, JSP, JDBC development experience. They should also have experience with Server Environments (Tomcat, Resin, Jrun, or similar), experience with MySQL and experience with CVS or similar version management system, as well as knowledge of coding practices (HEAD, branches, etc.) Knowledge of modern IDEs (preferably Eclipse, but JBuilder, etc. would suffice) is also a requirement.

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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Job description: Manage the development and deployment of software products and automation tools in support of Aon Re Services' catastrophe risk management services globally.

Duties:
*Create requirements and project timelines for new software products and enhancements to existing products.
*Manage multiple projects and maintain overall responsibility for quality and timeliness of deliverables for the projects.
*Interface with software development, analytics and actuarial groups in different geographical locations during planning and execution phases to effectively and efficiently address technology and project issues.
*Interface with product managers globally to continuously monitor and adapt to changing busines needs and priorities.
*Maintain an understanding of business trends and potential technical ramifications of a changing business environment on current and future technology solutions.
*Interface with client users and client IT personnnel to ensure optimal deployment of services.
*Set policies, procedures and best practices for product development.
*Ensure the appropriate focus is placed on scalability, robustness, supportability, extensibility, compatibility and reusability of technical solutions.

Qualifications:
*Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates).
*7 years of experience within a commercial software development environment with hands-on expertise in the complete product development life cycle.
*3 years of project management experience.
*2 years experience with web application development.
*Proven track record of delivering innovative products in a timely manner.
*Proven track record of successfully tackling multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

**Prefer individual with familiarity in commercial Catastrophe models such as RiskLilnk, Clasic/2 and WCe.

**Strong background in numerical programming.

**Experience developing online GIS applications.

Special Skills Required: Expertise in VB, NET, C# or C++, MS-Access, SQL Server, ODBC and XML.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking an Applications Project Manager to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The Applications Project Manager must have the ability to manage multiple projects of varying sizes with minimal supervision. He/she will work closely with clients to understand requirements and facilitate successful implementation. The Applications Project Manager will effectively present project status to management and keep clients informed of project status and all related issues. He/she will continuously monitor project development and proactively work to identify and resolve issues. The Applications Project Manager will identify and manage risks that may interfere with project execution or success.

Candidates who meet the requirements of this 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: This Applications Project Manager position requires 4+ years of experience leading, managing and delivering projects in multiple technologies and functions. The ability to facilitate and lead cross functional teams is also required. The Applications Project Manager must have the ability to interface with senior management. Experience is desired in: full life cycle application implementations, PeopleSoft, and mergers & acquisitions.

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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Job Description:

?Design, develop and maintain software to improve efficiency, reliability and value of Aon Re Services' catastrophe modeling operations.
?Participate in the entire product development life cycle: from requirement specification, prototyping and development to testing, training and support.
?Design and maintain large databases to interface with multiple catastrophe models and associated in-house automation and analytical tools.
?Interface with risk analysts, actuaries, IT resources and senior management to ensure project requirements are met on time.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
?Will consider Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math for exceptional candidates. Master's is preferred.

?3 years of software development experience in an analytical/quantitative field with expertise in VB.NET, C# or C++, MS-Access, SQL Server, ODBC, XML.

?Experience in design and administration of large databases.

Preferred Qualifications
?Familiarity with Catastrophe Modeling software such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WorldCat.
?Experience with ASP.NET, Oracle, MATLAB
?Familiarity with Reporting tools such as Cognos ReportNet and Crystal Reports.

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization. For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Job Description:

This individual will manage the development, deployment and support of one or more catastrophe risk management products for internal and external use. This position requires a blend of software development knowledge and domain expertise in catastrophe modeling and insurance risk management to understand and translate user needs into innovative ideas for enhancing existing products/tools and to develop concepts for new products. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in cutting edge product development that will change how we process, model and deliver catastrophe management information to our clients.

Job duties (include):
*Create requirements and product release schedules for new products and enhancements to existing products.
*Interface with software development, analytics and actuarial groups during planning and execution phases to ensure project requirements are being met on schedule.
*Create and manage deployment procedures for optimal roll-out of new products to clients and internal users globally.
*Give product demonstrations, conduct training sessions and manage support requests from users.

Qualifications:
*Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates).
*At least 5 years of work experience in a closely related field.
*At least 2 years of experience with commercial catastrophe modes such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WCe
*Knowledge of insurance risk management process and reporting with emphasis on catastrophe exposures.
*Knowledge of MS-Access, SQL, and at least one programming language.
*Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel moderately.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

My North Side client seeks an Oracle 10g Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of Business Intelligence experience.
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of business concepts and requirements in a manufacturing operation as well as the ability to design overall ETL processes and architecture, and develop conceptual and detail design. Experience with Oracle e-Business and 10g DB, Discoverer, Oracle Reports, Oracle XML Publisher, Oracle Warehouse Builder, Noetix a plus.
Good project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks is a must.

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

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Diageo, Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Web Engineer is responsible for user-interface development in web 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 WE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. The WE position reports directly to a Senior Web Engineer (SWE) or a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 2-3 years of web development experience specializing in interface technologies including graphic optimization and production. Hand coding advanced HTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, Ajax and XSL/XSLT.

2. Thorough familiarity with pure CSS based layout techniques.

3. Thorough familiarity with cross-browser/cross-platform issues, DOM and web standards

4. Familiarity with document type definitions, browser modes and code validation

5. Familiarity with hierarchical, search engine friendly markup.

6. Knowledge of the JavaScript Prototype Library a plus but not required.

7. Thorough familiarity with various techniques for efficient re-use of visual code.

8. Familiarity with front-end template frameworks STRUTS Tiles, .NET MasterPages, Dreamweaver Templates, etc..

9. Experience working in applications that follow the MVC Model 2 pattern.

10. Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

11. Familiarity with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

12. Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

13. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

14. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Education and Experience

BS/BA in Media, 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

My North Side client seeks an Oracle Functional Business Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis. This individual will be responsible for assuming a lead functional role in the development, testing and implementation of their Oracle ERP system. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with a variety of stakeholders in order to provide development and training support in the functional areas of purchasing, inventory control, shop floor control/reporting, accounting specifically AR, AP, GL, FA , and product data management.
Specific tasks include interfacing between users and Oracle/I.S. team members to develop and modify the Oracle system to meet user needs, as well as participating in the ERP modification of user needs. The Functional Business Analyst will also be working with operational users and translate user needs into useful ERP interfaces.
Experience: Candidate MUST Have 3+ years of Oracle experience. They should also have a comprehensive understanding of inventory transactions and movements, manufacturing accounting systems, purchasing; product data management and/or shop floor control/reporting. Solid experience with relevant Oracle modules and implementations is a necessity.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Must have: Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math.

# years experience necessary: 3 years

Required skills: Knowledge of Catastrophe Models: RiskLlink, Clasic/2, WCe

From a technology perspective, this is a lead role in product development in the Catastrophe Systems group. It entails support of the catastrophe modeling operations of Aon Re Services. Additional duties include:
*Maintaining, supporting and enhancing existing in-house analytical tools, methodologies and algorithms.
*Actively managing impact of catastrophe models changes on in-house tools and processes.
*Creating functional specifications and prototypes for new products and processes.
*Authoring technical documentation and methodology white papers.
*Training users and identifying opportunities for process development.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Diageo, Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Web Engineer is responsible for user-interface development in web 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 WE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. The WE position reports directly to a Senior Web Engineer (SWE) or a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 2-3 years of web development experience specializing in interface technologies including graphic optimization and production. Hand coding advanced HTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, Ajax and XSL/XSLT.

2. Thorough familiarity with pure CSS based layout techniques.

3. Thorough familiarity with cross-browser/cross-platform issues, DOM and web standards

4. Familiarity with document type definitions, browser modes and code validation

5. Familiarity with hierarchical, search engine friendly markup.

6. Knowledge of the JavaScript Prototype Library a plus but not required.

7. Thorough familiarity with various techniques for efficient re-use of visual code.

8. Familiarity with front-end template frameworks STRUTS Tiles, .NET MasterPages, Dreamweaver Templates, etc..

9. Experience working in applications that follow the MVC Model 2 pattern.

10. Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

11. Familiarity with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

12. Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

13. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

14. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Education and Experience

BS/BA in Media, 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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Job Description:

This individual will manage the development, deployment and support of one or more catastrophe risk management products for internal and external use. This position requires a blend of software development knowledge and domain expertise in catastrophe modeling and insurance risk management to understand and translate user needs into innovative ideas for enhancing existing products/tools and to develop concepts for new products. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in cutting edge product development that will change how we process, model and deliver catastrophe management information to our clients.

Job duties (include):
*Create requirements and product release schedules for new products and enhancements to existing products.
*Interface with software development, analytics and actuarial groups during planning and execution phases to ensure project requirements are being met on schedule.
*Create and manage deployment procedures for optimal roll-out of new products to clients and internal users globally.
*Give product demonstrations, conduct training sessions and manage support requests from users.

Qualifications:
*Master's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math (Bachelor's degree will be considered for exceptional candidates).
*At least 5 years of work experience in a closely related field.
*At least 2 years of experience with commercial catastrophe modes such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WCe
*Knowledge of insurance risk management process and reporting with emphasis on catastrophe exposures.
*Knowledge of MS-Access, SQL, and at least one programming language.
*Excellent communication skills and willingness to travel moderately.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

My downtown client seeks a Java Systems Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. The Systems Developer will develop and maintain internal systems and data-structures using the established department standard development process. This person will participate in efficient meetings with end-users and Information Systems staff and communicate the progress of their projects and solicit requirements and priorities. They will also work with senior staff to establish realistic project timelines for the projects they are involved with. They will be responsible for organizing multiple tasks with competing, shifting priorities to meet project milestones.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of Java based Web Development experience including Java, JSP, (Struts, Hibernate or Spring) and Eclipse. They should also be relatively strong with SQL Server.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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

Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage with more than 55,000 employees in 600 offices worldwide. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon has developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries to accommodate each of our clients unique business needs.

Aon Re Services is the technical consulting arm of Aon Re, the world's largest reinsurance intermediary. We are a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with expertise in actuarial science, accounting, tax, insurance/securities law, underwriting, catastrophe modeling and financial disciplines. We pride ourselves on our strength in product design and creativity. We are fully involved in all aspects of the broking process, namely origination (winning and growing clients), structuring (designing products to solve their risk management/financing problems) and execution (placing these products with re-insurers and investors).

Job Description:

?Design, develop and maintain software to improve efficiency, reliability and value of Aon Re Services' catastrophe modeling operations.
?Participate in the entire product development life cycle: from requirement specification, prototyping and development to testing, training and support.
?Design and maintain large databases to interface with multiple catastrophe models and associated in-house automation and analytical tools.
?Interface with risk analysts, actuaries, IT resources and senior management to ensure project requirements are met on time.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
?Will consider Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/finance/applied math for exceptional candidates. Master's is preferred.

?3 years of software development experience in an analytical/quantitative field with expertise in VB.NET, C# or C++, MS-Access, SQL Server, ODBC, XML.

?Experience in design and administration of large databases.

Preferred Qualifications
?Familiarity with Catastrophe Modeling software such as RiskLink, Clasic/2 and WorldCat.
?Experience with ASP.NET, Oracle, MATLAB
?Familiarity with Reporting tools such as Cognos ReportNet and Crystal Reports.

Aon offers: Competitive Compensation, Exceptional Benefits, Continuing Education & Training, A Unique Internal Advancement Program, and Tremendous Potential with A Growing Worldwide Organization. For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com. Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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

My downtown client, a fast- growing technology company, is looking for a Java Web Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. They are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial attitude that can come in and make an immediate impact. This is a very dynamic environment that will allow you to work with great technology and great people.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE strong Java development skills with a minimum of 3years Java, JSP, JDBC development experience. They should also have experience with Server Environments (Tomcat, Resin, Jrun, or similar), experience with MySQL and experience with CVS or similar version management system, as well as knowledge of coding practices (HEAD, branches, etc.) Knowledge of modern IDEs (preferably Eclipse, but JBuilder, etc. would suffice) is also a requirement.

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 Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The Business Intelligence Analyst will have a thorough understanding of business processes and the data structures and logic involved. The Business Intelligence Analyst will be involved in the development, review, and maintenance of database scripts to meet users&#146; requirement specifications involving ETL, data cleanup, reports, and migrations. He/she will take a leadership role in participating in the full software development lifecycle. This includes working closely with users to gather requirements, defining problems, performing analysis, solutions development, data conversion, test plans, documentation, and user manuals. Performs root cause analysis on data issues within the source systems, the data warehouse, and in the reports to ensure data integrity. Develops and maintains professional, cooperative relationships with external vendors and clients to help ensure timely delivery, support, and service. The Business Intelligence Analyst will take a leadership role in planning, coordinating, implementing, and documenting software changes, upgrades and migrations.

Candidates who meet the requirements of this Business Intelligence Analyst role 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: Undergraduate degree in CIS or related field, or equivalent work experience required. Financial background preferred. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, DTS packages, and Microsoft Reporting Services essential. Microsoft Analysis Services, Hyperion Essbase, or Cognos Power-play. A solid knowledge of the system development life cycle. Familiarity with PeopleSoft HR and Finance applications and databases a plus. Familiarity with HTML, ProClarity, and Microsoft .Net a plus. Must have strong reporting and data analysis background. Must have strong demonstrated project management skills and problem solving abilities. Must have good interpersonal and communications skills. Must be available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week on an emergency basis for troubleshooting. Must be able to participate in occasional travel.

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

My North Side client seeks an Oracle 10g Business Intelligence Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 3+ years of Business Intelligence experience.
Candidates must have extensive knowledge of business concepts and requirements in a manufacturing operation as well as the ability to design overall ETL processes and architecture, and develop conceptual and detail design. Experience with Oracle e-Business and 10g DB, Discoverer, Oracle Reports, Oracle XML Publisher, Oracle Warehouse Builder, Noetix a plus.
Good project management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks is a must.

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Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking an Active Directory Specialist to join their team. The Active Directory Specialist will be responsible for performing Active Directory system administration for a complex multi domain enterprise environment. This will include system administration, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and working directly with system administrators. Duties will include: maintaining the health of the enterprise Active Directory. WINS administration and troubleshooting. DNS administration and troubleshooting. Norton anti-virus administration. Monitoring and maintaining operating system and application updates and patches on servers. Ensuring reliable backups of all servers. Analyzing and implementing Active Directory security based on industry best practices. Generating reports from information gathered from metrics. Perform troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose problems. Prepare and maintain documentation of system configuration and layout. Develop and recommend strategies for Active Directory growth, security, and enhancements by maximizing functionality of Active Directory servers. Look for and implement ways to streamline the department's processes. Configure monitoring of servers to maintain high availability and stability.

Candidates who meet the requirements of this Active Directory Specialist 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: 4+ years of hands-on Microsoft Windows Server and Windows Active Directory support in a large environment required. MCSE 2003 certification a plus. Trend Micro Anti-Virus. Windows 2000/2003 Clustering. Quest utilities. Microsoft MOM 2005. NSI Doubletake. Exchange 2003.

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What is Arc Database Marketing?

Arc Database Marketing works in partnership with Clients as well as other Agency counterparts (e.g., Account Management, Planning, Creative, Production) to seamlessly integrate one-to-one marketing communication into all aspects of the marketing plan. Our role is to effectively harness the vast information already on-hand in Client customer files and databases to shape and deliver individualized customer communication. Vital to our efforts is the compilation and assessment of results that impact future communications.



Our team of database marketing professionals is organized into six service areas: strategy & planning, contact management, marketing operations, modeling & segmentation & analysis, technical consulting, compliance. Some of us are specialists in one area, while others have a more broad perspective. Together, we help our Clients bring together their marketing, technology, analytic, and customer care resources to deliver on the promise of one to one marketing, using our own resources when necessary to get the job done.



Who would be a great addition to the Arc Database Marketing Team?

Database marketing professionals (and those that aspire to be) who believe that great ideas are nothing without great execution and great follow-up. Leaders who individually contribute and effectively collaborate with others. Analysts who are inquisitive, detail-oriented and early adopters of tools and technology. Self-starters who obsess about Client business, constantly challenging themselves to put new ideas on the table ? ideas that build business.



Job Description

An Assistant Analyst in Tools and Technology is charged with helping to keep Client and Agency tools and technology on the "cutting edge." Towards this end, the Assistant Analyst may be involved in any number of projects such as:

- Migration of a consumer information database to a third party vendor

- Identification and installation of a team collaboration tool to enhance productivity and communication

- Development and implementation of a campaign management tool user training program

- Creation of a centralized repository of Client consumer information

- Production Support for an active marketing database

- Development of new functionality for an active marketing database

- Support of tools used by the Database Marketing Team and/or our Clients



Specific responsibilities of an Assistant Analyst in Tools and Technology working on one of these project teams may include some, if not all, of the following:

- Selection of third party vendor via formal RFI / RFP process

- Creation of Project Workplan

- Definition of Business Requirements

- System Design Review and Approval

- System Testing and Approval

- Beta Testing Plan Development & Implementation

- Business Process Definition

- System User Training Curriculum Development, Materials Development & Implementation

- System Administration and Support



Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree or higher

- At least 1 year of experience in a related field (e.g., systems consulting, I/T)

- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team

- Proficiency in working with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Microsoft Access

- Knowledge of Campaign Management Tools such as Protagona, TopDog and Unica is a plus

- Knowledge of Query and Reporting Tools such as Cognos, Brio and SQL is a plus

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Robert Half Technology has a client, located in the downtown loop area, who is seeking an Applications Project Manager to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The Applications Project Manager must have the ability to manage multiple projects of varying sizes with minimal supervision. He/she will work closely with clients to understand requirements and facilitate successful implementation. The Applications Project Manager will effectively present project status to management and keep clients informed of project status and all related issues. He/she will continuously monitor project development and proactively work to identify and resolve issues. The Applications Project Manager will identify and manage risks that may interfere with project execution or success.

Candidates who meet the requirements of this 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: This Applications Project Manager position requires 4+ years of experience leading, managing and delivering projects in multiple technologies and functions. The ability to facilitate and lead cross functional teams is also required. The Applications Project Manager must have the ability to interface with senior management. Experience is desired in: full life cycle application implementations, PeopleSoft, and mergers & acquisitions.

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My downtown client, a fast- growing cutting edge technology company building applications for financial services industries, is looking for a Sr. Java Developer to join their team on a full- time basis. Their applications are all hosted and provided entirely over the Web and developed in Java with MySQL on the back end.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 5+ years of Java Web Development experience and 3+ years with MySQL. They must also have experience installing, configuring, clustering, and tuning a Java application server such as Tomcat, Resin etc and several years of hands-on experience with common open source frameworks such as Struts, Apache Jakarta, Spring, etc.

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

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

We are currently seeking a Technical Support Analyst. This is an entry-level technical support position that provides quality and responsive post implementation technical support to Performics affiliate customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Provide professional, courteous and prompt technical support for Performics affiliate customer, liaising with other Performics departments to provide two way communication on customer issues. This should include basic problem prioritization, analysis and resolution of issues where answers can be easily obtained. The result should be high level of customer satisfaction
- Work with more senior personnel or the EMT/DTG Team effectively on more complex technical issues, in order to provide regular updates and a timely resolution to the customer.
- Actively track and manage client interactions by logging all customer contacts in DoubleClick's case tracking system ?Remedy? and through the use of email communication.
- Where appropriate outline the key steps to resolution of a problem and communicate to the customer via frequent and regular status updates.
- Acquire and maintain knowledge relevant to the job including Performics and DoubleClick product offerings, current support policies and procedures and methods of support delivery, in order to provide technically accurate solutions to customers.
- When required, escalate customer issues via established escalation processes.
- When required, participate in weekend and after-hours support coverage.
- Consistently instruct internal and external customers on resources available for self-help e.g. Knowledge Base, DoubleClick Learning Centre, and User Documentation.
- Leverage the internal and external knowledgebase's for prompt and accurate resolution of basic technical issues. Ensure that information about any solution that was not easily found in the KB is passed on appropriately.

Qualified Candidates will have:

Undergraduate degree

Exceptional Client service skills

1-2 years of higher volume Client Support experience

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and manage client projects

Solid spreadsheet capabilities

High competency level in MS Office products including Excel and Power Point.

Benefits offered to all DoubleClick employees include:

Competitive Salary

Four weeks of paid vacation and personal time

Casual work environment

Medical, Dental and Prescription benefits through Cigna

401k with matching

Extensive training and career pathing

Pre-tax transit and Flex Spending Accounts

Optional Pet and Legal Insurance

All qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume at .

To all recruitment agencies: DoubleClick does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, DoubleClick employees or any other company location. DoubleClick is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Join us at this Invitation Only * Breakfast event with Jim Champy!

Friday July 27th, 7:30am

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of consulting business solutions and information technology services to a broad range of clients. We are currently experiencing significant growth within our Consulting practice, and we have immediate openings for Consultants in our Enterprise Solutions (SAP / Oracle / Peoplesoft), Business Consulting, and Technology Consulting practice areas. Consultants enjoy competitive salaries, challenging work and a diverse set of clients

To see if you qualify to receive an invitation to this Consulting event, follow the instructions below: How to Receive an Invitation. This will ensure your profile is reviewed by a recruiter and that we have a record of how you heard about Perot Systems.


How to Receive an Invitation:
1) Click on Apply to this job at the bottom of this page.
2) Fill out the information required to create your profile and make sure to include your resume / CV, then click Submit Application
3) Once you have completed steps # 1 and 2, we invite you to view all of our job postings and apply to any you are interested in and feel qualified for.
4) A Perot Systems recruiter will review your resume / CV and determine your eligibility for our Consulting openings, and if you are qualified, will then send you an email invitation with the DATE, TIME and LOCATION of this event.

Consulting executives will be available at the event to answer any questions about Perot Systems or current opportunities available for Consultants.

Please note:
Due to limited seating, we are only able to extend emailed invitations to the first 100 qualified Consulting Professionals.

We look forward to meeting you!

Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Information Technology ( IT ) Relationship Manager acts as a single point of contact and coordination between the IT department and business units within Grant Thornton LLP. The Manager develops and maintains effective business relationships, acts as a liaison and trusted technology advisor to business leadership, and is accountable for the coordination and service delivery of technology efforts by the IT department. This is both a business and technical position, requiring excellent service quality management, account management, and technical competence. The Manager should be able to effectively communicate within all levels and areas of both the business and IT organizations, as well as providing strategic insights into the use of technology within the firm. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Communicate and coordinate all business needs within the IT department.
-Understand the use, application, and integration of technology in the firm's business.
-Act as an effective customer advocate and liaison within the IT department and champion business needs and priorities.
-Communicate and coordinate inquiries, status, and results across multiple projects and areas within the defined business customer segment. Upward communications to IT and business leadership on a regular basis of customer satisfaction, delivery of services, and quality measurement.
-Work in conjunction with the IT Project Management Office to define and manage the business unit portfolio of technology projects. Coordinate annual budgeting and frequent business and technology initiatives throughout the year.
-Manage accounts including ability to coordinate needs in a timely, effective fashion between the business and the IT department and deliver results on target and on schedule.
-Define, monitor, and support SLAs between the business segment and the IT department.
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in MIS, Business Management, Finance, Computer Science or related field of study required.
-12+ years experience with demonstrated success and increased responsibility in the development, operations, and maintenance of enterprise information systems.
-3+ years experience in a customer facing role, acting as a technical account manager or similar role.
-Previous experience working in the professional services or accounting industry in a medium to large organization a plus.
-Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.
-Strong attention to detail.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision.
-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to assure successful delivery of work.
-Experience with following a formal project management and change management methodology to the implementation of new and upgrading existing systems.
-Team oriented, flexible and able to work in a constantly changing business environment
-Reports directly to Director of IT Relationship Management.
-Ability to work additional hours as necessary. Pager coverage expected. Some weekend or holiday work required.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
-Customer satisfaction as measured by regular surveys and input from IT and business customers.
-Operational effectiveness including measured up-time, performance of systems, and accuracy of results.
-Service Level Agreement compliance managed on behalf of the customer and effective resolution of any issues identified.

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