Our client located in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS currently seeks a Senior Java Developer with WAS experience for a 6 month + project engagement (probable extenstions). MUST have applications migrations experience.


Job Description:

Our client seeks someone who has extensive Java application migrations experience (4-7 years), moving applications from Websphere Application Server 4 to 6.1. The client is also upgrading Java J2EE from current version to latest version 1.5 and JDK's to version 5.0.

20-30 new projects are coming doing upgrades from Websphere 4 to 6.1 in the next year.

Resposibilities:

- Will be taking existing code (vs. creating a new one), migrate it on 6.1, see what happens and solve problems with it. So analytical skills are very important.
- Work with internal framework support for the Java development team (on-site);
- Will be debugging and troubleshooting code and helping developers; doing testing and validations.

Skills required:

- 4-7 years of Java application migrations exp., moving them from WAS 4 to 6.1 or at least 6.
- Good verbal communication skills are very important.
- Work with internal developers in migrating java applications and supporting the development team.
- Good experience with WSAD Java tool.

Skills desired:

- Experience with WBIMB and Websphere Process Server
- Rad( Rational Application Developer) which is part of (IDE)Integrated Developer Environment
- JDK
- mentoring skills

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Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: RATE: OPEN

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POSITION SUMMARY



The IT Infrastructure Support Specialist ( ITISS - Level I and II Support ) supports the business practices of the firm by delivering reliable, high quality computer services, products and support.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Provide level one and two technical support to Grant Thornton lines of business, service lines, and physical locations.

-Provide excellent customer service and delivery of technology services and products.

-Adhere to firmwide policies and procedures and promote such adherence in your location.

-Seek opportunities to improve platform reliability and optimization.

-Log all support incidents into OTIS ( helpdesk ticket tracking system ) in addition to monitoring your local office's queue and providing assistance to fellow IT support specialists when needed.

-Use Ghost to reimage or refresh laptops and desktops and transfer data accordingly.

-Serve as liaison between other Internal Client Services ( ICS ) - IT resources, Regional Technology staff, and end user group.

-Serve as contact for equipment orders to ensure proper configuration and compliance with firm standards.

-Supervise and maintain all office PC systems including hardware, software, configuration, updates, patches, and more to minimize or potentially eliminate actual and potential down time experienced by the user community.

-Prepare computers for new hires and provide personalized onsite support, when necessary, in delivering the finished product.

-Cooperate in maintaining the inventory of all technology equipment including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, and portable printers.

-Establish working relationship with all of the personnel in the office, including the Managing Partner, Controller / Office Manager, Business Practice Leader, and others.

-Provide and coordinate onsite and offsite end user support.

-Coordinate and communicate with the Regional Technology Administrator ( RTA ) any LAN / WAN issues that directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the office network as well as any other activities, strategies, and projects as required.

-Evaluate the service and delivery methods being provided, solicit feedback regularly from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

-Regularly solicit feedback from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

-Research new ways to improve performance, deliver service, problem solve, and reduce costs and response time for users.

-Develop and maintain skills to accomplish duties and support the firm's technology direction.

-Seek development opportunities that allow growth and development in position and career with Grant Thornton.

-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 Computer Science or related area; equivalent work experience will be considered.

-At least 3 years of related work experience in desktop support in a large corporate environment.

-A+ certifications a plus, Microsoft certifications a plus.

-Ability to become Dell Certified for repair of Notebooks and Desktops.

-Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office 2003.

-Ability to work as a team and be a "team player", especially during time sensitive tasks / projects which may require overtime to successfully complete the job.

-Good oral and written communications skills.

-Excellent customer service skills.

-Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goals while unsupervised.

-Highly reliable and well organized; capable of balancing several projects and maintaining priorities.

-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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SMARTSOURCE is searching for a Financial Applications Developer for a permanent opportunity with a leading international management consulting firm



Job Type: Permanent

Location: Downtown Chicago on Michigan Ave

Salary: DOE



Title:

Financial applications developer to aid our ongoing effort in the area of new/existing financial applications development for a globally distributed applications environment. This person must be an extremely detail oriented, self-motivated and have the skills necessary to develop and support our financial applications.





Key Working Relationships

. Reports to the Manager of Core Business Group

. Financial Systems Analyst

. Application Developers & Designers

. Accountants

. Database Administrators

. External Contractors



Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

. Strong enthusiasm for working with financial/accounting applications and the creation of quality products

. Very strong in SQL, proficiency with complex stored procedures, views development, and performance tuning.

. Excellent communicate skills (verbal and written), can communicate clearly and effectively with financial teams, technical teams and business users.

. Extremely detail oriented with the ability to work independently or in a small team with minimal supervision

. Thorough understanding of data modeling, specifically how it pertains to relational and dimensional financial systems.



Desirable Qualifications

. Exposure to SQL Server Reporting Service or Crystal Reports Enterprise

. Familiarity with Analysis Services data warehouse concepts

. Exposure to accounting applications such as Microsoft Navision



Mandatory Working Experience

. Minimum three (3) years hands-on web and desktop Financial or Accounting applications development experience

. Minimum three (3) years server side development experience in SQL Server or Oracle equivalent (preferably with SQL 2005)

. Minimum two (2) years hands-on VB.Net/JavaScript web development experience.

. Solid exposure to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) fundamentals

. Participated in the full development lifecycle from concept/design through product rollout

. Can demonstrate a successful history of having translated business requirements into applications

. Some Experience working in a distributed client/server environment using Delphi or Visual Basic.



Responsibilities



. Work closely with Financial Analyst, Data teams, and business/finance users to uncover and document new business problems.

. Develop web and desktop applications for Finance and Accounting department.

. Evaluate impact of change requests and new projects on our existing architecture and infrastructure.

. Conduct application maintenance / feature extensions of current products which may also involve integration with third party software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Crystal Reports, Navision, Hyperion Enterprise etc.).

. Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues.

. Collaborate with the application development team, the QA team, and the database team, Accounting Department during testing and rollout cycles.

. Be firmly committed to quality and completeness.

. Manage your own source code control.

. Coordinate and produce application builds across testing and production environments.

. Understand our network, server, and desktop infrastructure.

. Occasional weekend/after-hours work may be required to assist in application rollouts.

. Perform ad-hoc financial queries and reports upon request.





Resumes should be sent to:

Rick



888-832-7823 x 1050

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POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for Grant Thornton's firm-wide systems and data centers, reviews technology project requests, and coordinates schedules and related IT Department priorities. The Manager will grow the Grant Thornton IT organization to efficiently operate our systems across multiple locations by deploying consistent practices and infrastructure. The Manager works with the Director of IT Operations and other directors as needed to develop and implement both location-specific and location-independent applications, processes, and procedures in support of Grant Thornton business operations. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Coordinate, oversee and complete all aspects of projects, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects.

-Prepare reports for the Director of IT Operations regarding status of projects.

-Ensure effective coordination and technical support across departments and systems areas.

-Delegate project assignments to department members to meet organizational goals.

-Provide direction and guidance for the analysis and evaluation of current or proposed technology-related solutions that address business problems.

-Confer with and advise managers on technical issues, methods, policies and procedures.

-Implement methods to maximize department efficiency.

-Drive complex, system related projects to meet business goals and solve business problems with technology.

-Demonstrate leadership by focusing the IT Team on key activities that have a significant impact on the firm.

-Work effectively with other organizational leaders to meet firm goals.

-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, sometimes on short notice.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in an IT discipline, such as Computer Science or MIS or at least four years of experience in a professional IT-related role.

-At least 10-12 years of related work experience in IT, including six or more years successfully managing an IT area.

-Knowledge of MS Windows ( all variants of server and client ); MS Clustering; SAN; Exchange; Active Directory; SMS; Citrix, Colo and DR services, LAN and WAN.

-Experience managing a technical team is required.

-Must have strong leadership and management skills with experience leading, directing, developing and overseeing the work of others.

-Project management experience in a fast-changing environment is required.

-Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures

-Working familiarity with technologies in use at Grant Thornton a plus.

-Ability to partner with business managers and work with them in their business contexts.

-Proven ability to develop and implement effective IT strategies, business plans, and policies for the functional area.

-Must have the demonstrated ability to manage and influence others to achieve desired results and work with other organizational leaders to meet firm goals.

-Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, including business leaders and executives.

-Strong customer relationship and management skills as used in consulting engagements.

-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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POSITION SUMMARY



The Web Developer is a member of the Web Services team in the Information Technology ( IT ) department. This position analyzes, develops, supports, and provides training on firm internet and intranet technologies. Key components of this position are technical analysis skills, programming Java, supporting content management systems ( Vignette ), positive customer service skills, and facilitating effective combinations of business needs and web technologies. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Maintain production and development of internet / intranet environments for content authors, editors, publishers, and users.

-Train on the use of internet / intranet technologies and tools which support business information publishing needs.

-Perform system administration of content management systems and related technologies ( content management software, web server, etc. ).

-Provide technical support on assigned internet / intranet technologies and tools and coordinate support needs with other divisions within the IT department.

-Develop effective web technologies and tools that support business information publishing needs.

-Provide excellent customer service to all internet and intranet users ( authors, editors, publishers, management, and end users ).

-Use web technologies and tools in the publishing of firm internet and intranet websites on a daily basis.

-Provide content publishing assistance in the application of best practices of knowledge management and internet / intranet use.

-Perform exception reporting of issues, problems, and customer needs as they occur to IT management.

-Provide proactive response to identified training, technical support, and customer service needs in line with IT management and business guidelines.

-Coordinate identified user technical needs with others in immediate team or division and throughout the IT department.

-Adhere to highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

-Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

-1 to 3 years of experience with the following technologies: HTML, Java ( J2EE applications, not Swing ), JavaScript, Active Server Pages, Microsoft Internet Information Server ( IIS ), Apache Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server, Java Server Pages and other internet technologies in the production and publishing of internet and / or intranet websites.

-Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry a plus.

-Experience with Vignette Content Management system ( or competitive product ).

-Previous experience in the application of knowledge management best practices in the publishing of information systems content a plus.

-Ability to work with minimal supervision.

-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.

-Proven ability to effectively multitask with strong attention to detail.

-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.

-Team oriented, flexible, and able to work in a changing work environment.

-100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. Infrequent overtime required ( evenings / weekends ).

-Reports directly to Website Technology Manager



KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

-Successful daily publishing of internet and intranet websites that comply with management and firm guidelines.

-Excellent customer service experiences by all customers and IT personnel.

-Effective training and support of user communities with web technologies and tools.

-Effective coordination of user needs and business requirements with others within the IT department and IT management.

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



Overview:

The Interface Engineer will code, maintain and implement interfaces and services with our customers backend systems. You will be working with interfaces using HL7 formats, XML data feeds and developing XSLTs to meet customer requirements. You will also be working closely with developing and utilizing SQL stored procedures with our interface and transactional databases. You will also be assisting with the development and maintenance of Windows 2003 services written in C#.



Responsibilities:

- Monitoring and updating existing back-end B2B systems used to exchange data with customer systems

- Code and deploy new interfaces to customer systems

- Analyze and resolve problems with existing interfaces to customer systems

- Design, build and implement tools to monitor availability and performance of B2B systems

- Identify the need for and selected 3rd party products for use

- Develop and maintain Windows services



Requirements:

- 1+ years C# or VB.Net

- 1+ years SQL

- 1+ years XML and XSLT

- Possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

- Strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills required.

- Strong organizational, troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

- Ability to work consistently without requiring constant supervision and take initiative to generate new ideas to improve department operations.

- Strong analytical skills to facilitate code design and impact analysis.

- Excellent organizational skills with an attention for detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

- Must have a good sense of humor, patience and a positive attitude.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Must be able to work after hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Programming Skills including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server and XML/XSLT/XSDs.

- Strong unit testing knowledge and skills.

- Ability to manage multiple/demanding tasks is required

- Willingness to learn

- Must have high energy level, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.



Desirable Skills:

- .NET / C#

- TCP/IP

- HL7

- Prior EDI or B2B experience particularly BizTalk, CloverLeaf, MasterChart IP, etc.



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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Day Communiqué Developers

Location: Chicago, IL | Duration 6-9 Months | Start Date: ASAP |Rate: DOE all in

We have an immediate need for 2 consultants for a business opportunity with client - in Chicago, IL. The duration of the project is a 6 month project with a possibility of extension. START DATE WILL BE ASAP. THE RATE IS $DOE/HR ALL IN. The client might also want to bring this candidate aboard permanent after 6 to 9 months.

The specific requirement is as follows:

Day Communiqué Developers (2 developers)
? Need development resources with Day Communiqué experience (e.g. development/unit testing of templates, components, searching, workflow, etc.)
? Developers will need to participate in testing/bug fixing activities (e.g. system/integration testing, user acceptance testing, etc.)
? Developers may need to assist in preparing for migration to production.
? Developers will also need to provide support for the development after the site goes live


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CDI is in HOT/IMMEDIATE need for an Exchange Administrator.



Duration-1 year

Location- CHICAGO, Illinois 60601



Job description:

We are looking for two Exchange Administrators for 2nd and 3rd shift to manage a messaging environment.



The position requires work to be performed on site in the Downtown Chicago area.



Good communications skills and the ability to work independently.



Must have strong problem management/resolution skills as well as current technical knowledge of the following:

Exchange 2003 experience

Exchange migration experience

Exchange Cluster

Any migration experience with other email platforms

All versions of outlook

RPC Over HTTP connectivity

Working knowledge of SAN hardware

Active Directory Mgmt (create, edit, manage users)

Blackberry experience

Windows Mobile

Windows 2003

Dell Servers



Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage is required.

On Call: Needs to be on-call

Years Experience: 4

Travel Required: Travel is not required

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



Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the successful implementations and support of demographic and clinical interfaces with our client's hospitals and providers.



Responsibilities:

- Assist with technical interface calls with clients

- Prepare Pre-load files for loading into the database

- Perform unit testing of new interface

- Conduct Interface training to clients over the phone

- Provide Interface client user acceptance assistance to help troubleshoot and answer questions

- Create/Load training date for consulting services

- Provide Interface support during normal business hours and rotating weekend and after hours support



Education and Work Experience:

- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Math or equivalent work experience

- Excellent customer service skills a must

- Familiar with HL7 of Hospital Demographics/Clinical interfaces a plus

- Basic SQL knowledge a must

- Project Management skills a must



Requirements:

- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

- Must be knowledgeable of Internet and Microsoft Office Products.

- Strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills required.

- Strong organizational, troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

- Ability to work consistently without requiring constant supervision and take initiative to generate new ideas to improve department operations.

- Excellent organizational skills with an attention for detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

- Must have a good sense of humor, patience and a positive attitude.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Travel at least 10% of the time

- Willingness to learn



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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Our cleint has an exciting opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join our team in Chicago, IL. This candidate must have a minimum of 5 - 7 years working in this field. This position requires strong communication and organization skills.
9 month contract - best rate C2C
Requirements:
Over all SQL knowledge. Data Partitioning, clustering and replication. Has to have extensive experience.

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Our client currently seeks a .NET DEVELOPER with Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2 experience for a 6 month+ project engagement.

We are seeking a highly motivated team player to join our team already providing outstanding Chicago-based client. This position will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining web based applications using VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies. Will also convert/support Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2

Experience Level: Minimum 3 years applicable experience

Required Technical Skills and Experience:
. Knowledge of network and Internet protocols including TCP/IP, FTP and SMTP.
. Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and peers.
. Excellent oral/written communication skills to clearly convey information, prepare detailed specifications, application documentation, reports, and user manuals.

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Location: CHICAGO ,ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

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Location: Chicago, IL



Title SQL/BI Developer



Duration:6 month contract



job Requirement:



SQL/BI Developer. General SQL programming for legacy archiving project and sales reporting conversions. Report design and writing with SQL and Business Objects





- 5+ years exp with SQL



- 5+ years exp with Oracle



- 5+ years exp with Unix



- 3+ years exp with BI Tools



- 3+ years exp with Business Objects, both Report writing and universe design



- 1+ years exp with Knowledge of project management principles



- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience: SQL,oracle,unix,business objects

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Our GLOBAL Client located in the western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, currently seeks an EXPERIENCED... HELP DESK ANALYST. (SORRY, NO ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME). Job Purpose:

Serves as first point of contact for users requesting IT service.
Provides Tier 1 resolution for requests and problems including but
not limited to PC/laptop/phone/PDA use, account administration,
Microsoft Windows/Office use/configuration and other desktop software, peripherals and technology.

Major Responsibilities:

1) Records user service requests in case tracking system according to department process.
2) Fulfills user requests for help desk service for desktop/laptop technology including PC, peripherals, printers, PDAs/Blackberry, USB devices, wireless NIC, CD/DVD and other desktop/laptop connected devices.
3) Assigns or escalates problems and requests to appropriate level 2 resources.
4) Creates user documentation to assist users with routine use and resolution scenarios.
5) Provides direct guidance and instruction to users to resolve PC problems and to assist the user with the use of PC and applications. Provide application, procedural and process assistance to all users of computer software applications
6) Assists desktop support, tier 2 and tier 3 resources with problem resolution. May implement solutions provided by others to solve escalated problems.
7) Performs issue follow-up with user and other technical resources to ensure problem resolution and timely close out of tickets.
8) Documents problem identification, symptoms, diagnosis and resolution steps in case tracking system or other document sources as required.
9) Runs reports in case tracking system as required to fulfill management reporting requests.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Help Desk Institute or equivalent certification desirable.

Experience & Skills Required:

2 year experience in a distributed help desk environment. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills a MUST! Ability to speak clearly in English and write well in English. PC skills with Windows operating systems (98/NT/2000/XP) and Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project). Experience with a variety of PC/laptop models and peripherals. Experience with remote administration tools and techniques. Demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn new applications and technologies.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Heavy to constant phone and PC usage during work hours.


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Location: western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

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POSITION SUMMARY



The Web Developer is a member of the Web Services team in the Information Technology ( IT ) department. This position analyzes, develops, supports, and provides training on firm internet and intranet technologies. Key components of this position are technical analysis skills, programming Java, supporting content management systems ( Vignette ), positive customer service skills, and facilitating effective combinations of business needs and web technologies. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Maintain production and development of internet / intranet environments for content authors, editors, publishers, and users.

-Train on the use of internet / intranet technologies and tools which support business information publishing needs.

-Perform system administration of content management systems and related technologies ( content management software, web server, etc. ).

-Provide technical support on assigned internet / intranet technologies and tools and coordinate support needs with other divisions within the IT department.

-Develop effective web technologies and tools that support business information publishing needs.

-Provide excellent customer service to all internet and intranet users ( authors, editors, publishers, management, and end users ).

-Use web technologies and tools in the publishing of firm internet and intranet websites on a daily basis.

-Provide content publishing assistance in the application of best practices of knowledge management and internet / intranet use.

-Perform exception reporting of issues, problems, and customer needs as they occur to IT management.

-Provide proactive response to identified training, technical support, and customer service needs in line with IT management and business guidelines.

-Coordinate identified user technical needs with others in immediate team or division and throughout the IT department.

-Adhere to highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

-Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

-1 to 3 years of experience with the following technologies: HTML, Java ( J2EE applications, not Swing ), JavaScript, Active Server Pages, Microsoft Internet Information Server ( IIS ), Apache Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server, Java Server Pages and other internet technologies in the production and publishing of internet and / or intranet websites.

-Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry a plus.

-Experience with Vignette Content Management system ( or competitive product ).

-Previous experience in the application of knowledge management best practices in the publishing of information systems content a plus.

-Ability to work with minimal supervision.

-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.

-Proven ability to effectively multitask with strong attention to detail.

-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.

-Team oriented, flexible, and able to work in a changing work environment.

-100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. Infrequent overtime required ( evenings / weekends ).

-Reports directly to Website Technology Manager



KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

-Successful daily publishing of internet and intranet websites that comply with management and firm guidelines.

-Excellent customer service experiences by all customers and IT personnel.

-Effective training and support of user communities with web technologies and tools.

-Effective coordination of user needs and business requirements with others within the IT department and IT management.

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

Day Communiqué Developers

Location: Chicago, IL | Duration 6-9 Months | Start Date: ASAP |Rate: DOE all in

We have an immediate need for 2 consultants for a business opportunity with client - in Chicago, IL. The duration of the project is a 6 month project with a possibility of extension. START DATE WILL BE ASAP. THE RATE IS $DOE/HR ALL IN. The client might also want to bring this candidate aboard permanent after 6 to 9 months.

The specific requirement is as follows:

Day Communiqué Developers (2 developers)
? Need development resources with Day Communiqué experience (e.g. development/unit testing of templates, components, searching, workflow, etc.)
? Developers will need to participate in testing/bug fixing activities (e.g. system/integration testing, user acceptance testing, etc.)
? Developers may need to assist in preparing for migration to production.
? Developers will also need to provide support for the development after the site goes live


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

Our client located in the North suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS currently seeks a WEBSPHERE ADMINISTRATOR - UNIX for a 6 month "OPTION-TO-HIRE" assignment.
Required skills:

Prior experience installing, administering and monitoring tasks related to the support of WebSphere Application Server (WAS) version 5.1 or greater. Fluent with Unix, Linux, AIX, Solaris or other flavor of Unix type operating system.
Experience working effectively in a multi-platform environment and applications hosted on Windows 2000/2003, AIX, Solaris, Linux and 0S/400.

Helpful skills: Experience with Oracle Financial and Databases a plus

Duties:

-Manage all WebSphere installations, modifications, performance management and configuration.
-Manage the Unix systems and Java system interfaces, including JDBC, Wepshere database communications and system integration.
-Develop application and operational process needed to model, integrate, automate and manage efficient and flexible business processes.
-Administration and support of all Unix servers, including working knowledge of Korne and C Shell scripting, backup and restore procedures.
-Advanced experience analyzing and implementing procedures to improve system and application efficiency.

-Bachelor's Degree preferred

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Location: North suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: RATE: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

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



Overview:

The Interface Engineer will code, maintain and implement interfaces and services with our customers backend systems. You will be working with interfaces using HL7 formats, XML data feeds and developing XSLTs to meet customer requirements. You will also be working closely with developing and utilizing SQL stored procedures with our interface and transactional databases. You will also be assisting with the development and maintenance of Windows 2003 services written in C#.



Responsibilities:

- Monitoring and updating existing back-end B2B systems used to exchange data with customer systems

- Code and deploy new interfaces to customer systems

- Analyze and resolve problems with existing interfaces to customer systems

- Design, build and implement tools to monitor availability and performance of B2B systems

- Identify the need for and selected 3rd party products for use

- Develop and maintain Windows services



Requirements:

- 1+ years C# or VB.Net

- 1+ years SQL

- 1+ years XML and XSLT

- Possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

- Strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills required.

- Strong organizational, troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

- Ability to work consistently without requiring constant supervision and take initiative to generate new ideas to improve department operations.

- Strong analytical skills to facilitate code design and impact analysis.

- Excellent organizational skills with an attention for detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

- Must have a good sense of humor, patience and a positive attitude.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Must be able to work after hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Programming Skills including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server and XML/XSLT/XSDs.

- Strong unit testing knowledge and skills.

- Ability to manage multiple/demanding tasks is required

- Willingness to learn

- Must have high energy level, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.



Desirable Skills:

- .NET / C#

- TCP/IP

- HL7

- Prior EDI or B2B experience particularly BizTalk, CloverLeaf, MasterChart IP, etc.



Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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

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



Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the successful implementations and support of demographic and clinical interfaces with our client's hospitals and providers.



Responsibilities:

- Assist with technical interface calls with clients

- Prepare Pre-load files for loading into the database

- Perform unit testing of new interface

- Conduct Interface training to clients over the phone

- Provide Interface client user acceptance assistance to help troubleshoot and answer questions

- Create/Load training date for consulting services

- Provide Interface support during normal business hours and rotating weekend and after hours support



Education and Work Experience:

- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Math or equivalent work experience

- Excellent customer service skills a must

- Familiar with HL7 of Hospital Demographics/Clinical interfaces a plus

- Basic SQL knowledge a must

- Project Management skills a must



Requirements:

- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

- Must be knowledgeable of Internet and Microsoft Office Products.

- Strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills required.

- Strong organizational, troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

- Ability to work consistently without requiring constant supervision and take initiative to generate new ideas to improve department operations.

- Excellent organizational skills with an attention for detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

- Must have a good sense of humor, patience and a positive attitude.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Travel at least 10% of the time

- Willingness to learn



Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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

CDI is in HOT/IMMEDIATE need for an Exchange Administrator.



Duration-1 year

Location- CHICAGO, Illinois 60601



Job description:

We are looking for two Exchange Administrators for 2nd and 3rd shift to manage a messaging environment.



The position requires work to be performed on site in the Downtown Chicago area.



Good communications skills and the ability to work independently.



Must have strong problem management/resolution skills as well as current technical knowledge of the following:

Exchange 2003 experience

Exchange migration experience

Exchange Cluster

Any migration experience with other email platforms

All versions of outlook

RPC Over HTTP connectivity

Working knowledge of SAN hardware

Active Directory Mgmt (create, edit, manage users)

Blackberry experience

Windows Mobile

Windows 2003

Dell Servers



Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage is required.

On Call: Needs to be on-call

Years Experience: 4

Travel Required: Travel is not required

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for Grant Thornton's firm-wide systems and data centers, reviews technology project requests, and coordinates schedules and related IT Department priorities. The Manager will grow the Grant Thornton IT organization to efficiently operate our systems across multiple locations by deploying consistent practices and infrastructure. The Manager works with the Director of IT Operations and other directors as needed to develop and implement both location-specific and location-independent applications, processes, and procedures in support of Grant Thornton business operations. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Coordinate, oversee and complete all aspects of projects, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects.

-Prepare reports for the Director of IT Operations regarding status of projects.

-Ensure effective coordination and technical support across departments and systems areas.

-Delegate project assignments to department members to meet organizational goals.

-Provide direction and guidance for the analysis and evaluation of current or proposed technology-related solutions that address business problems.

-Confer with and advise managers on technical issues, methods, policies and procedures.

-Implement methods to maximize department efficiency.

-Drive complex, system related projects to meet business goals and solve business problems with technology.

-Demonstrate leadership by focusing the IT Team on key activities that have a significant impact on the firm.

-Work effectively with other organizational leaders to meet firm goals.

-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, sometimes on short notice.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in an IT discipline, such as Computer Science or MIS or at least four years of experience in a professional IT-related role.

-At least 10-12 years of related work experience in IT, including six or more years successfully managing an IT area.

-Knowledge of MS Windows ( all variants of server and client ); MS Clustering; SAN; Exchange; Active Directory; SMS; Citrix, Colo and DR services, LAN and WAN.

-Experience managing a technical team is required.

-Must have strong leadership and management skills with experience leading, directing, developing and overseeing the work of others.

-Project management experience in a fast-changing environment is required.

-Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures

-Working familiarity with technologies in use at Grant Thornton a plus.

-Ability to partner with business managers and work with them in their business contexts.

-Proven ability to develop and implement effective IT strategies, business plans, and policies for the functional area.

-Must have the demonstrated ability to manage and influence others to achieve desired results and work with other organizational leaders to meet firm goals.

-Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, including business leaders and executives.

-Strong customer relationship and management skills as used in consulting engagements.

-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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

Our cleint has an exciting opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join our team in Chicago, IL. This candidate must have a minimum of 5 - 7 years working in this field. This position requires strong communication and organization skills.
9 month contract - best rate C2C
Requirements:
Over all SQL knowledge. Data Partitioning, clustering and replication. Has to have extensive experience.

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

Our client located in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS currently seeks a Senior Java Developer with WAS experience for a 6 month + project engagement (probable extenstions). MUST have applications migrations experience.


Job Description:

Our client seeks someone who has extensive Java application migrations experience (4-7 years), moving applications from Websphere Application Server 4 to 6.1. The client is also upgrading Java J2EE from current version to latest version 1.5 and JDK's to version 5.0.

20-30 new projects are coming doing upgrades from Websphere 4 to 6.1 in the next year.

Resposibilities:

- Will be taking existing code (vs. creating a new one), migrate it on 6.1, see what happens and solve problems with it. So analytical skills are very important.
- Work with internal framework support for the Java development team (on-site);
- Will be debugging and troubleshooting code and helping developers; doing testing and validations.

Skills required:

- 4-7 years of Java application migrations exp., moving them from WAS 4 to 6.1 or at least 6.
- Good verbal communication skills are very important.
- Work with internal developers in migrating java applications and supporting the development team.
- Good experience with WSAD Java tool.

Skills desired:

- Experience with WBIMB and Websphere Process Server
- Rad( Rational Application Developer) which is part of (IDE)Integrated Developer Environment
- JDK
- mentoring skills

REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)


Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: RATE: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


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

SMARTSOURCE is searching for a Financial Applications Developer for a permanent opportunity with a leading international management consulting firm



Job Type: Permanent

Location: Downtown Chicago on Michigan Ave

Salary: DOE



Title:

Financial applications developer to aid our ongoing effort in the area of new/existing financial applications development for a globally distributed applications environment. This person must be an extremely detail oriented, self-motivated and have the skills necessary to develop and support our financial applications.





Key Working Relationships

. Reports to the Manager of Core Business Group

. Financial Systems Analyst

. Application Developers & Designers

. Accountants

. Database Administrators

. External Contractors



Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

. Strong enthusiasm for working with financial/accounting applications and the creation of quality products

. Very strong in SQL, proficiency with complex stored procedures, views development, and performance tuning.

. Excellent communicate skills (verbal and written), can communicate clearly and effectively with financial teams, technical teams and business users.

. Extremely detail oriented with the ability to work independently or in a small team with minimal supervision

. Thorough understanding of data modeling, specifically how it pertains to relational and dimensional financial systems.



Desirable Qualifications

. Exposure to SQL Server Reporting Service or Crystal Reports Enterprise

. Familiarity with Analysis Services data warehouse concepts

. Exposure to accounting applications such as Microsoft Navision



Mandatory Working Experience

. Minimum three (3) years hands-on web and desktop Financial or Accounting applications development experience

. Minimum three (3) years server side development experience in SQL Server or Oracle equivalent (preferably with SQL 2005)

. Minimum two (2) years hands-on VB.Net/JavaScript web development experience.

. Solid exposure to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) fundamentals

. Participated in the full development lifecycle from concept/design through product rollout

. Can demonstrate a successful history of having translated business requirements into applications

. Some Experience working in a distributed client/server environment using Delphi or Visual Basic.



Responsibilities



. Work closely with Financial Analyst, Data teams, and business/finance users to uncover and document new business problems.

. Develop web and desktop applications for Finance and Accounting department.

. Evaluate impact of change requests and new projects on our existing architecture and infrastructure.

. Conduct application maintenance / feature extensions of current products which may also involve integration with third party software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Crystal Reports, Navision, Hyperion Enterprise etc.).

. Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues.

. Collaborate with the application development team, the QA team, and the database team, Accounting Department during testing and rollout cycles.

. Be firmly committed to quality and completeness.

. Manage your own source code control.

. Coordinate and produce application builds across testing and production environments.

. Understand our network, server, and desktop infrastructure.

. Occasional weekend/after-hours work may be required to assist in application rollouts.

. Perform ad-hoc financial queries and reports upon request.





Resumes should be sent to:

Rick



888-832-7823 x 1050

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

Our client currently seeks a .NET DEVELOPER with Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2 experience for a 6 month+ project engagement.

We are seeking a highly motivated team player to join our team already providing outstanding Chicago-based client. This position will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining web based applications using VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies. Will also convert/support Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2

Experience Level: Minimum 3 years applicable experience

Required Technical Skills and Experience:
. Knowledge of network and Internet protocols including TCP/IP, FTP and SMTP.
. Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and peers.
. Excellent oral/written communication skills to clearly convey information, prepare detailed specifications, application documentation, reports, and user manuals.

REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)

Location: CHICAGO ,ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


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

Our GLOBAL Client located in the western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, currently seeks an EXPERIENCED... HELP DESK ANALYST. (SORRY, NO ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME). Job Purpose:

Serves as first point of contact for users requesting IT service.
Provides Tier 1 resolution for requests and problems including but
not limited to PC/laptop/phone/PDA use, account administration,
Microsoft Windows/Office use/configuration and other desktop software, peripherals and technology.

Major Responsibilities:

1) Records user service requests in case tracking system according to department process.
2) Fulfills user requests for help desk service for desktop/laptop technology including PC, peripherals, printers, PDAs/Blackberry, USB devices, wireless NIC, CD/DVD and other desktop/laptop connected devices.
3) Assigns or escalates problems and requests to appropriate level 2 resources.
4) Creates user documentation to assist users with routine use and resolution scenarios.
5) Provides direct guidance and instruction to users to resolve PC problems and to assist the user with the use of PC and applications. Provide application, procedural and process assistance to all users of computer software applications
6) Assists desktop support, tier 2 and tier 3 resources with problem resolution. May implement solutions provided by others to solve escalated problems.
7) Performs issue follow-up with user and other technical resources to ensure problem resolution and timely close out of tickets.
8) Documents problem identification, symptoms, diagnosis and resolution steps in case tracking system or other document sources as required.
9) Runs reports in case tracking system as required to fulfill management reporting requests.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Help Desk Institute or equivalent certification desirable.

Experience & Skills Required:

2 year experience in a distributed help desk environment. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills a MUST! Ability to speak clearly in English and write well in English. PC skills with Windows operating systems (98/NT/2000/XP) and Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project). Experience with a variety of PC/laptop models and peripherals. Experience with remote administration tools and techniques. Demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn new applications and technologies.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Heavy to constant phone and PC usage during work hours.


REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net



(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)


Location: western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


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

Location: Chicago, IL



Title SQL/BI Developer



Duration:6 month contract



job Requirement:



SQL/BI Developer. General SQL programming for legacy archiving project and sales reporting conversions. Report design and writing with SQL and Business Objects





- 5+ years exp with SQL



- 5+ years exp with Oracle



- 5+ years exp with Unix



- 3+ years exp with BI Tools



- 3+ years exp with Business Objects, both Report writing and universe design



- 1+ years exp with Knowledge of project management principles



- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience: SQL,oracle,unix,business objects

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

Our cleint has an exciting opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join our team in Chicago, IL. This candidate must have a minimum of 5 - 7 years working in this field. This position requires strong communication and organization skills.
9 month contract - best rate C2C
Requirements:
Over all SQL knowledge. Data Partitioning, clustering and replication. Has to have extensive experience.

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

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



Overview:

The Interface Engineer will code, maintain and implement interfaces and services with our customers backend systems. You will be working with interfaces using HL7 formats, XML data feeds and developing XSLTs to meet customer requirements. You will also be working closely with developing and utilizing SQL stored procedures with our interface and transactional databases. You will also be assisting with the development and maintenance of Windows 2003 services written in C#.



Responsibilities:

- Monitoring and updating existing back-end B2B systems used to exchange data with customer systems

- Code and deploy new interfaces to customer systems

- Analyze and resolve problems with existing interfaces to customer systems

- Design, build and implement tools to monitor availability and performance of B2B systems

- Identify the need for and selected 3rd party products for use

- Develop and maintain Windows services



Requirements:

- 1+ years C# or VB.Net

- 1+ years SQL

- 1+ years XML and XSLT

- Possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

- Strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills required.

- Strong organizational, troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

- Ability to work consistently without requiring constant supervision and take initiative to generate new ideas to improve department operations.

- Strong analytical skills to facilitate code design and impact analysis.

- Excellent organizational skills with an attention for detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

- Must have a good sense of humor, patience and a positive attitude.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Must be able to work after hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Programming Skills including C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server and XML/XSLT/XSDs.

- Strong unit testing knowledge and skills.

- Ability to manage multiple/demanding tasks is required

- Willingness to learn

- Must have high energy level, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.



Desirable Skills:

- .NET / C#

- TCP/IP

- HL7

- Prior EDI or B2B experience particularly BizTalk, CloverLeaf, MasterChart IP, etc.



Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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

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



Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the successful implementations and support of demographic and clinical interfaces with our client's hospitals and providers.



Responsibilities:

- Assist with technical interface calls with clients

- Prepare Pre-load files for loading into the database

- Perform unit testing of new interface

- Conduct Interface training to clients over the phone

- Provide Interface client user acceptance assistance to help troubleshoot and answer questions

- Create/Load training date for consulting services

- Provide Interface support during normal business hours and rotating weekend and after hours support



Education and Work Experience:

- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Math or equivalent work experience

- Excellent customer service skills a must

- Familiar with HL7 of Hospital Demographics/Clinical interfaces a plus

- Basic SQL knowledge a must

- Project Management skills a must



Requirements:

- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

- Must be knowledgeable of Internet and Microsoft Office Products.

- Strong sense of ownership and good follow through skills required.

- Strong organizational, troubleshooting and problem solving skills required.

- Ability to work consistently without requiring constant supervision and take initiative to generate new ideas to improve department operations.

- Excellent organizational skills with an attention for detail and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

- Must have a good sense of humor, patience and a positive attitude.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Travel at least 10% of the time

- Willingness to learn



Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.

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

CDI is in HOT/IMMEDIATE need for an Exchange Administrator.



Duration-1 year

Location- CHICAGO, Illinois 60601



Job description:

We are looking for two Exchange Administrators for 2nd and 3rd shift to manage a messaging environment.



The position requires work to be performed on site in the Downtown Chicago area.



Good communications skills and the ability to work independently.



Must have strong problem management/resolution skills as well as current technical knowledge of the following:

Exchange 2003 experience

Exchange migration experience

Exchange Cluster

Any migration experience with other email platforms

All versions of outlook

RPC Over HTTP connectivity

Working knowledge of SAN hardware

Active Directory Mgmt (create, edit, manage users)

Blackberry experience

Windows Mobile

Windows 2003

Dell Servers



Weekend Coverage: Weekend coverage is required.

On Call: Needs to be on-call

Years Experience: 4

Travel Required: Travel is not required

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for Grant Thornton's firm-wide systems and data centers, reviews technology project requests, and coordinates schedules and related IT Department priorities. The Manager will grow the Grant Thornton IT organization to efficiently operate our systems across multiple locations by deploying consistent practices and infrastructure. The Manager works with the Director of IT Operations and other directors as needed to develop and implement both location-specific and location-independent applications, processes, and procedures in support of Grant Thornton business operations. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Coordinate, oversee and complete all aspects of projects, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects.

-Prepare reports for the Director of IT Operations regarding status of projects.

-Ensure effective coordination and technical support across departments and systems areas.

-Delegate project assignments to department members to meet organizational goals.

-Provide direction and guidance for the analysis and evaluation of current or proposed technology-related solutions that address business problems.

-Confer with and advise managers on technical issues, methods, policies and procedures.

-Implement methods to maximize department efficiency.

-Drive complex, system related projects to meet business goals and solve business problems with technology.

-Demonstrate leadership by focusing the IT Team on key activities that have a significant impact on the firm.

-Work effectively with other organizational leaders to meet firm goals.

-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, sometimes on short notice.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in an IT discipline, such as Computer Science or MIS or at least four years of experience in a professional IT-related role.

-At least 10-12 years of related work experience in IT, including six or more years successfully managing an IT area.

-Knowledge of MS Windows ( all variants of server and client ); MS Clustering; SAN; Exchange; Active Directory; SMS; Citrix, Colo and DR services, LAN and WAN.

-Experience managing a technical team is required.

-Must have strong leadership and management skills with experience leading, directing, developing and overseeing the work of others.

-Project management experience in a fast-changing environment is required.

-Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures

-Working familiarity with technologies in use at Grant Thornton a plus.

-Ability to partner with business managers and work with them in their business contexts.

-Proven ability to develop and implement effective IT strategies, business plans, and policies for the functional area.

-Must have the demonstrated ability to manage and influence others to achieve desired results and work with other organizational leaders to meet firm goals.

-Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, including business leaders and executives.

-Strong customer relationship and management skills as used in consulting engagements.

-Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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

Day Communiqué Developers

Location: Chicago, IL | Duration 6-9 Months | Start Date: ASAP |Rate: DOE all in

We have an immediate need for 2 consultants for a business opportunity with client - in Chicago, IL. The duration of the project is a 6 month project with a possibility of extension. START DATE WILL BE ASAP. THE RATE IS $DOE/HR ALL IN. The client might also want to bring this candidate aboard permanent after 6 to 9 months.

The specific requirement is as follows:

Day Communiqué Developers (2 developers)
? Need development resources with Day Communiqué experience (e.g. development/unit testing of templates, components, searching, workflow, etc.)
? Developers will need to participate in testing/bug fixing activities (e.g. system/integration testing, user acceptance testing, etc.)
? Developers may need to assist in preparing for migration to production.
? Developers will also need to provide support for the development after the site goes live


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

Our client located in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS currently seeks a Senior Java Developer with WAS experience for a 6 month + project engagement (probable extenstions). MUST have applications migrations experience.


Job Description:

Our client seeks someone who has extensive Java application migrations experience (4-7 years), moving applications from Websphere Application Server 4 to 6.1. The client is also upgrading Java J2EE from current version to latest version 1.5 and JDK's to version 5.0.

20-30 new projects are coming doing upgrades from Websphere 4 to 6.1 in the next year.

Resposibilities:

- Will be taking existing code (vs. creating a new one), migrate it on 6.1, see what happens and solve problems with it. So analytical skills are very important.
- Work with internal framework support for the Java development team (on-site);
- Will be debugging and troubleshooting code and helping developers; doing testing and validations.

Skills required:

- 4-7 years of Java application migrations exp., moving them from WAS 4 to 6.1 or at least 6.
- Good verbal communication skills are very important.
- Work with internal developers in migrating java applications and supporting the development team.
- Good experience with WSAD Java tool.

Skills desired:

- Experience with WBIMB and Websphere Process Server
- Rad( Rational Application Developer) which is part of (IDE)Integrated Developer Environment
- JDK
- mentoring skills

REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)


Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: RATE: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


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

SMARTSOURCE is searching for a Financial Applications Developer for a permanent opportunity with a leading international management consulting firm



Job Type: Permanent

Location: Downtown Chicago on Michigan Ave

Salary: DOE



Title:

Financial applications developer to aid our ongoing effort in the area of new/existing financial applications development for a globally distributed applications environment. This person must be an extremely detail oriented, self-motivated and have the skills necessary to develop and support our financial applications.





Key Working Relationships

. Reports to the Manager of Core Business Group

. Financial Systems Analyst

. Application Developers & Designers

. Accountants

. Database Administrators

. External Contractors



Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

. Strong enthusiasm for working with financial/accounting applications and the creation of quality products

. Very strong in SQL, proficiency with complex stored procedures, views development, and performance tuning.

. Excellent communicate skills (verbal and written), can communicate clearly and effectively with financial teams, technical teams and business users.

. Extremely detail oriented with the ability to work independently or in a small team with minimal supervision

. Thorough understanding of data modeling, specifically how it pertains to relational and dimensional financial systems.



Desirable Qualifications

. Exposure to SQL Server Reporting Service or Crystal Reports Enterprise

. Familiarity with Analysis Services data warehouse concepts

. Exposure to accounting applications such as Microsoft Navision



Mandatory Working Experience

. Minimum three (3) years hands-on web and desktop Financial or Accounting applications development experience

. Minimum three (3) years server side development experience in SQL Server or Oracle equivalent (preferably with SQL 2005)

. Minimum two (2) years hands-on VB.Net/JavaScript web development experience.

. Solid exposure to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) fundamentals

. Participated in the full development lifecycle from concept/design through product rollout

. Can demonstrate a successful history of having translated business requirements into applications

. Some Experience working in a distributed client/server environment using Delphi or Visual Basic.



Responsibilities



. Work closely with Financial Analyst, Data teams, and business/finance users to uncover and document new business problems.

. Develop web and desktop applications for Finance and Accounting department.

. Evaluate impact of change requests and new projects on our existing architecture and infrastructure.

. Conduct application maintenance / feature extensions of current products which may also involve integration with third party software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Crystal Reports, Navision, Hyperion Enterprise etc.).

. Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues.

. Collaborate with the application development team, the QA team, and the database team, Accounting Department during testing and rollout cycles.

. Be firmly committed to quality and completeness.

. Manage your own source code control.

. Coordinate and produce application builds across testing and production environments.

. Understand our network, server, and desktop infrastructure.

. Occasional weekend/after-hours work may be required to assist in application rollouts.

. Perform ad-hoc financial queries and reports upon request.





Resumes should be sent to:

Rick



888-832-7823 x 1050

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

Our client currently seeks a .NET DEVELOPER with Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2 experience for a 6 month+ project engagement.

We are seeking a highly motivated team player to join our team already providing outstanding Chicago-based client. This position will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining web based applications using VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies. Will also convert/support Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2

Experience Level: Minimum 3 years applicable experience

Required Technical Skills and Experience:
. Knowledge of network and Internet protocols including TCP/IP, FTP and SMTP.
. Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and peers.
. Excellent oral/written communication skills to clearly convey information, prepare detailed specifications, application documentation, reports, and user manuals.

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Location: CHICAGO ,ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

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POSITION SUMMARY



The Web Developer is a member of the Web Services team in the Information Technology ( IT ) department. This position analyzes, develops, supports, and provides training on firm internet and intranet technologies. Key components of this position are technical analysis skills, programming Java, supporting content management systems ( Vignette ), positive customer service skills, and facilitating effective combinations of business needs and web technologies. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Maintain production and development of internet / intranet environments for content authors, editors, publishers, and users.

-Train on the use of internet / intranet technologies and tools which support business information publishing needs.

-Perform system administration of content management systems and related technologies ( content management software, web server, etc. ).

-Provide technical support on assigned internet / intranet technologies and tools and coordinate support needs with other divisions within the IT department.

-Develop effective web technologies and tools that support business information publishing needs.

-Provide excellent customer service to all internet and intranet users ( authors, editors, publishers, management, and end users ).

-Use web technologies and tools in the publishing of firm internet and intranet websites on a daily basis.

-Provide content publishing assistance in the application of best practices of knowledge management and internet / intranet use.

-Perform exception reporting of issues, problems, and customer needs as they occur to IT management.

-Provide proactive response to identified training, technical support, and customer service needs in line with IT management and business guidelines.

-Coordinate identified user technical needs with others in immediate team or division and throughout the IT department.

-Adhere to highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

-Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

-1 to 3 years of experience with the following technologies: HTML, Java ( J2EE applications, not Swing ), JavaScript, Active Server Pages, Microsoft Internet Information Server ( IIS ), Apache Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server, Java Server Pages and other internet technologies in the production and publishing of internet and / or intranet websites.

-Previous experience in the professional services or accounting industry a plus.

-Experience with Vignette Content Management system ( or competitive product ).

-Previous experience in the application of knowledge management best practices in the publishing of information systems content a plus.

-Ability to work with minimal supervision.

-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.

-Proven ability to effectively multitask with strong attention to detail.

-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.

-Team oriented, flexible, and able to work in a changing work environment.

-100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. Infrequent overtime required ( evenings / weekends ).

-Reports directly to Website Technology Manager



KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

-Successful daily publishing of internet and intranet websites that comply with management and firm guidelines.

-Excellent customer service experiences by all customers and IT personnel.

-Effective training and support of user communities with web technologies and tools.

-Effective coordination of user needs and business requirements with others within the IT department and IT management.

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Our GLOBAL Client located in the western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, currently seeks an EXPERIENCED... HELP DESK ANALYST. (SORRY, NO ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME). Job Purpose:

Serves as first point of contact for users requesting IT service.
Provides Tier 1 resolution for requests and problems including but
not limited to PC/laptop/phone/PDA use, account administration,
Microsoft Windows/Office use/configuration and other desktop software, peripherals and technology.

Major Responsibilities:

1) Records user service requests in case tracking system according to department process.
2) Fulfills user requests for help desk service for desktop/laptop technology including PC, peripherals, printers, PDAs/Blackberry, USB devices, wireless NIC, CD/DVD and other desktop/laptop connected devices.
3) Assigns or escalates problems and requests to appropriate level 2 resources.
4) Creates user documentation to assist users with routine use and resolution scenarios.
5) Provides direct guidance and instruction to users to resolve PC problems and to assist the user with the use of PC and applications. Provide application, procedural and process assistance to all users of computer software applications
6) Assists desktop support, tier 2 and tier 3 resources with problem resolution. May implement solutions provided by others to solve escalated problems.
7) Performs issue follow-up with user and other technical resources to ensure problem resolution and timely close out of tickets.
8) Documents problem identification, symptoms, diagnosis and resolution steps in case tracking system or other document sources as required.
9) Runs reports in case tracking system as required to fulfill management reporting requests.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Help Desk Institute or equivalent certification desirable.

Experience & Skills Required:

2 year experience in a distributed help desk environment. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills a MUST! Ability to speak clearly in English and write well in English. PC skills with Windows operating systems (98/NT/2000/XP) and Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project). Experience with a variety of PC/laptop models and peripherals. Experience with remote administration tools and techniques. Demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn new applications and technologies.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Heavy to constant phone and PC usage during work hours.


REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net



(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)


Location: western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

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@netscape.net


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Location: Chicago, IL



Title SQL/BI Developer



Duration:6 month contract



job Requirement:



SQL/BI Developer. General SQL programming for legacy archiving project and sales reporting conversions. Report design and writing with SQL and Business Objects





- 5+ years exp with SQL



- 5+ years exp with Oracle



- 5+ years exp with Unix



- 3+ years exp with BI Tools



- 3+ years exp with Business Objects, both Report writing and universe design



- 1+ years exp with Knowledge of project management principles



- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience: SQL,oracle,unix,business objects

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Our client located in the North suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS currently seeks a WEBSPHERE ADMINISTRATOR - UNIX for a 6 month "OPTION-TO-HIRE" assignment.
Required skills:

Prior experience installing, administering and monitoring tasks related to the support of WebSphere Application Server (WAS) version 5.1 or greater. Fluent with Unix, Linux, AIX, Solaris or other flavor of Unix type operating system.
Experience working effectively in a multi-platform environment and applications hosted on Windows 2000/2003, AIX, Solaris, Linux and 0S/400.

Helpful skills: Experience with Oracle Financial and Databases a plus

Duties:

-Manage all WebSphere installations, modifications, performance management and configuration.
-Manage the Unix systems and Java system interfaces, including JDBC, Wepshere database communications and system integration.
-Develop application and operational process needed to model, integrate, automate and manage efficient and flexible business processes.
-Administration and support of all Unix servers, including working knowledge of Korne and C Shell scripting, backup and restore procedures.
-Advanced experience analyzing and implementing procedures to improve system and application efficiency.

-Bachelor's Degree preferred

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@netscape.net


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(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
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Location: North suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: RATE: OPEN

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Client is doing a move across the Loop and will require assistance for support and move.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Advanced Apple Macintosh, None, None None.

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Our client currently seeks a .NET DEVELOPER with Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2 experience for a 6 month+ project engagement.

We are seeking a highly motivated team player to join our team already providing outstanding Chicago-based client. This position will be charged with developing, supporting, and maintaining web based applications using VB.NET and ASP.NET technologies. Will also convert/support Mainframe COBOL/CICS/DB2

Experience Level: Minimum 3 years applicable experience

Required Technical Skills and Experience:
. Knowledge of network and Internet protocols including TCP/IP, FTP and SMTP.
. Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and peers.
. Excellent oral/written communication skills to clearly convey information, prepare detailed specifications, application documentation, reports, and user manuals.

REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)

Location: CHICAGO ,ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


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Our cleint has an exciting opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to join our team in Chicago, IL. This candidate must have a minimum of 5 - 7 years working in this field. This position requires strong communication and organization skills.
9 month contract - best rate C2C
Requirements:
Over all SQL knowledge. Data Partitioning, clustering and replication. Has to have extensive experience.

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Our GLOBAL Client located in the western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, currently seeks an EXPERIENCED... HELP DESK ANALYST. (SORRY, NO ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME). Job Purpose:

Serves as first point of contact for users requesting IT service.
Provides Tier 1 resolution for requests and problems including but
not limited to PC/laptop/phone/PDA use, account administration,
Microsoft Windows/Office use/configuration and other desktop software, peripherals and technology.

Major Responsibilities:

1) Records user service requests in case tracking system according to department process.
2) Fulfills user requests for help desk service for desktop/laptop technology including PC, peripherals, printers, PDAs/Blackberry, USB devices, wireless NIC, CD/DVD and other desktop/laptop connected devices.
3) Assigns or escalates problems and requests to appropriate level 2 resources.
4) Creates user documentation to assist users with routine use and resolution scenarios.
5) Provides direct guidance and instruction to users to resolve PC problems and to assist the user with the use of PC and applications. Provide application, procedural and process assistance to all users of computer software applications
6) Assists desktop support, tier 2 and tier 3 resources with problem resolution. May implement solutions provided by others to solve escalated problems.
7) Performs issue follow-up with user and other technical resources to ensure problem resolution and timely close out of tickets.
8) Documents problem identification, symptoms, diagnosis and resolution steps in case tracking system or other document sources as required.
9) Runs reports in case tracking system as required to fulfill management reporting requests.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

Associate Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. Help Desk Institute or equivalent certification desirable.

Experience & Skills Required:

2 year experience in a distributed help desk environment. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills a MUST! Ability to speak clearly in English and write well in English. PC skills with Windows operating systems (98/NT/2000/XP) and Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project). Experience with a variety of PC/laptop models and peripherals. Experience with remote administration tools and techniques. Demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn new applications and technologies.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Heavy to constant phone and PC usage during work hours.


REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net



(INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION)
(PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING)
(WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S)


Location: western suburbs of CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Compensation: OPEN

Experience: REPLY TO:

mcgstb
@netscape.net


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