QA Analyst in Chicago, IL
QA Analyst ensures that custom LAN-based and Web-based software products developed at the Company conform to stated requirements for these products and ensures that these products introduce no unintended side effects as a result of their use. To verify that content, navigation, and functionality changes on the Company Web site are consistent with intended changes. The QA Analyst conducts software functionality tests as part of the annual disaster recovery testing exercises, test security patches for operating system, database, and PC application software in order to determine if such patches would adversely affect the Company software environment, and verify that Company software will function properly with upgrades to system software (e.g. Windows, Oracle) and packaged applications (e.g. Microsoft Office). To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to
Experience: This QA Analyst role requires a B.S. degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience, 1+ years of experience with software configuration tools in a Microsoft Windows client/server environment, and 1+ years of experience planning and executing tests of custom software. Working knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems (they prefer Oracle) is required. To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to
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Netsuite Project (Job #8203) in Chicago, IL
SMARTSOURCE has two immediate needs for Netsuite Consultants for Projects in Chicago
1) Engineer needs to know how to integrate and work with the customer to setup the software to work with their needs. They would like a person that knows the program enough to assist with the implementation of modules, such as forecasting and CRM
Second need is a Consultant to provide support for the software including day to day fixes and issues.
The customer would need this person to be the first line of support and this person would also work with NetSuite to fix any issues that they have.
They are looking for help 9am-5pm M-F
The support person can be located anywhere in the country
Resumes should be sent to:
Marla
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.NET Architect/Developer - Server Side in CHICAGO, IL
This Company is a focused MS.Net Consulting firm looking to add 1-2 Developers to their staff. Candidates could work at their client site or from home on an outsourced project. They really try to keep the Consultant within a 1 hr commute from their home if they are at the client site. Need great communication and ability to work well independently while remote.
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: 95-110k
Our Client company specializes in application design, development and integration. They have a wide range of talent and skills which focus on software applications, web applications and database design.
Their team has created software applications of all sizes, ranging from small office management applications to highly optimized, intricate financial service applications, as well as web applications for small/medium sized e-commerce web sites to large scale search engines that serve hundreds of thousands of users.
Their business demand has grown to the point where they need to add to their team of developers. Most of their clients are local to the Chicago area. They prefer local candidates, but will consider qualified people willing to relocate.
The successful candidate must be proficient in Object Oriented programming and server side development. In addition, the candidate must have several years experience with the following technologies:
Server Side Programming
C#/C++
SQL Server 2000/2005
NET framework
SQL Server 2005 reporting services
SharePoint
Financial programming (pricing/risk tools, messaging)
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XML
Web Services
ASP.Net
Due to the wide range of solutions our Client company provides, it is critical that the next addition to their team is not only strong enough technically to adapt to the myriad of third party tools used within each new client, but also possess the creativity and interpersonal skills necessary to adapt to each client with a truly consultative approach.
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Oracle Consulting Director - Financials/ BI (14330) in Chicago, IL
Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for an Oracle Consulting Director specialized in Oracle Financials and Business Intelligence to join our Consulting Solutions team. All positions in our Consulting Practice require up to 100% travel. As long as you have access to a major airport, you will not be required to relocate from your current residence.
At Perot Systems, we provide opportunities that offer both challenges and rewards. Put your knowledge and skills to work on a team that encourages initiative, fosters innovation, endorses accountability, and promotes integrity. We value our associates and respect our customers?always striving to enable them to achieve the measurable results that support their success.
The passion for what we do is evident in how we charge after our goals on a daily basis. In order for us to provide services that help our clients differentiate themselves through their people, we must have a hard-working, passionate and diverse team. What it is like:
Perot Systems consultants deliver industry-specific counsel and integrated, end-to-end solutions that support our customers' strategic, operational, and financial goals. Senior associates with deep industry expertise and extensive experience in strategizing and implementing business and technology change work collaboratively with business leaders to align technology and processes to organizational strategies and objectives. We focus on technology's ability to create new strategic opportunities and drive change throughout the entire organization to control costs, increase operational efficiencies, improve productivity, accelerate delivery time, enhance customer service, drive revenue, and cultivate business growth.
A Perot Systems' Consultant should expect a diverse, challenging and ever-changing work environment as our client's needs vary from project to project. Our consultants are senior-level individuals who have experience in offering unique and innovative solutions to our clients.
Working within the Perot Systems' Consulting division provides our Associates with a career path tailored to their expectations. We value the experiences that our Associates bring to Perot Systems and our clients seek to capitalize on the career goals and aspirations of our workforce ? we never demand that an Associate take on a role or position that is misaligned with their stated goals.
Perot Systems Enterprise Solutions division has a strong record of meeting high performance standards while implementing complex global enterprise solutions that deliver real value. We accomplish this through the combination of experienced consultants with a unique implementation approach and culture. Our enterprise consultants possess deep industry expertise, process proficiency, and technology skill, gained through numerous prior successful implementations. This experience and expertise, combined with our lean, cross-life cycle methodology, helps ensure solutions that deliver real value for our customers.
Our Oracle Applications Professionals have a successful track record of delivering world-class E-Business Suite solutions to our client base. In a Director level role, we're looking for individuals who have both Sales & Delivery capabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Minimum Educational Requirements:
All positions in our Consulting Practice require up to 100% travel. As long as you have access to a major airport, you will not be required to relocate from your current residence.
More about Perot Systems
At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance, expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.
In addition to a dynamic environment, Perot Systems will provide you with a very competitive salary, performance based bonuses, stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement (5K annually), 401K (100% match for first 4% of salary), health, dental and vision insurance coverage, paid holidays and vacation.
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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Senior Linux Systems Administrator in Chicago, IL
The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will coordinate the efforts of assigned Linux Systems Administrators and act as a technical lead. The Administrator will also analyze and resolve advanced problems associated with server hardware, UNIX application software and escalated customer problems, facilitate maintenance operations, performance and capacity planning, disk space management, system documentation and procedures and other operations specific responsibilities as needed. This person may be called on to communicate with criminal investigative organizations as necessary, attend strategy meetings and communicate system changes to other departments. This team leader is expected to provide weekly status reports detailing completed projects and any issues affecting operations, provide other metrics as required. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator must have the ability to manage hundreds of servers, assume the role of technical lead which shall include delegation of tasks, management of projects and outages as well as provide technical assistance to assigned System Administrators, write comprehensive documentation, help develop tools to monitor systems performance, and work on optimization and tuning of various systems.
This Administrator will be spending about 10% of his/her time on management and will be leading mostly by example.
Experience: This Linux Administrator must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or similar technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (4+ years). An advanced familiarity with system administration on Linux is required. Hosting background strongly preferred, along with advanced skill to diagnose and remedy serious UNIX-related problems and/or failures promptly and effectively. This person must also have advanced ability to perform periodic software and hardware system updates, upgrades, backups and security patches, and have a desire and patience to work with other members of the staff to fix and improve existing services as well as add new ones. The ability to install, configure, optimize and maintain network services including but not limited to Apache, Bind, Sendmail and FTP and experience with Shell scripting, PERL or C is required. A working knowledge of MySQL required as well. Strong organizational and communication skills, basic networking knowledge, and availability for occasional on-call duties is also a requirement.
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Oracle Financials Consultant (14114) in Chicago, IL
Perot Systems Corporationis a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for an Oracle Financials Consultant to join our Consulting Solutions team. All positions in our Consulting Practice require up to 100% travel. As long as you have access to a major airport, you will not be required to relocate from your current residence.
At Perot Systems, we provide opportunities that offer both challenges and rewards. Put your knowledge and skills to work on a team that encourages initiative, fosters innovation, endorses accountability, and promotes integrity. We value our associates and respect our customers?always striving to enable them to achieve the measurable results that support their success.
The passion for what we do is evident in how we charge after our goals on a daily basis. In order for us to provide services that help our clients differentiate themselves through their people, we must have a hard-working, passionate and diverse team. What it is like:
Perot Systems consultants deliver industry-specific counsel and integrated, end-to-end solutions that support our customers' strategic, operational, and financial goals. Senior associates with deep industry expertise and extensive experience in strategizing and implementing business and technology change work collaboratively with business leaders to align technology and processes to organizational strategies and objectives. We focus on technology's ability to create new strategic opportunities and drive change throughout the entire organization to control costs, increase operational efficiencies, improve productivity, accelerate delivery time, enhance customer service, drive revenue, and cultivate business growth.
A Perot Systems' Consultant should expect a diverse, challenging and ever-changing work environment as our client's needs vary from project to project. Our consultants are senior-level individuals who have experience in offering unique and innovative solutions to our clients.
Working within the Perot Systems' Consulting division provides our Associates with a career path tailored to their expectations. We value the experiences that our Associates bring to Perot Systems and our clients seek to capitalize on the career goals and aspirations of our workforce ? we never demand that an Associate take on a role or position that is misaligned with their stated goals.
Perot Systems Enterprise Solutions division has a strong record of meeting high performance standards while implementing complex global enterprise solutions that deliver real value. We accomplish this through the combination of experienced consultants with a unique implementation approach and culture. Our enterprise consultants possess deep industry expertise, process proficiency, and technology skill, gained through numerous prior successful implementations. This experience and expertise, combined with our lean, cross-life cycle methodology, helps ensure solutions that deliver real value for our customers.
Our Oracle Applications Professionals have a successful track record of delivering world-class E-Business Suite solutions to our client base.
Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Minimum Educational Requirements:
All positions in our Consulting Practice require up to 100% travel. As long as you have access to a major airport, you will not be required to relocate from your current residence.
More about Perot Systems
At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance, expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.
In addition to a dynamic environment, Perot Systems will provide you with a very competitive salary, performance based bonuses, stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement (5K annually), 401K (100% match for first 4% of salary), health, dental and vision insurance coverage, paid holidays and vacation.
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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Do you have a passion for Video Games? Extraordinary Programmers needed in Seattle in Chicago, IL
Are you looking for a change? Talented C++ Programmers are needed for Seattle gaming studios. Must have 3 years of commercial programming experience, preferably in the gaming industry. Must be very strong in C++ coding. Experience with any of the following: Maya, 3D Max, or Unreal Engine.
Experience: call for details, Experience with any of the following: Maya, 3D Max, Unreal Engine. Please send resume for immediate consideration.
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Data Management Project Manager in Chicago, IL
We are currently seeking to fill a Data Management Project Manager position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.
Type: 15 months contract opportunity
Overview:
The Data Management Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and direction of Data Acquisition and Delivery project effort(s) including overall budgeting, planning, controlling and management status reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage project goals, objectives and scope
- Set day-to-day project operations and direction
- Develop and maintain overall work plan
- Develop and maintain project budget
- Manage all aspects of the project effort and coordinate issue resolution
- Coordinate project effort with team members (internal and external), applications and business units
- Report overall project status to management
- Determine appropriate resources to fill project positions
- Perform an overall risk analysis for the project
Qualifications:
- 4 year college degree or equivalency required
- Project Management Institutes Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- Project Management training, certificate or degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- 5+ years experience in estimating, staffing, managing, controlling, administering, budgeting and executing project efforts
- 2 years experience in Financial Services (preferred / brokerage knowledge desired)
- Experience in Data Warehousing (preferred)
- A substantial track record of successfully delivering projects on-time and within budget that provide the agreed upon scope to meet the business goals
- Significant experience in project management skills, methods and techniques (planning, scheduling, project control procedures, etc.)
- Significant experience in issue and risk management
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to effectively interact with business unit management
- Significant experience with SDLCs and structured approaches to project management
- Solid experience with MS Project
In addition to great career opportunities, Harvey Nash is proud to offer its valued contract professionals a number of benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open.
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Oracle Apps DBA in Chicago, IL
Position: Oracle Apps DBA
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Chicago IL
Required Skills: Oracle 11i E-Business Suite, 9i, 10gAS, performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery
Job Description:
. Must have every good experience working in design, implement and maintain Oracle 11i E-Business Suite database system.
. Hands on experience with Oracle 11.5.9 or 11.5.10 Applications including; Financials, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, ASCP, or HRMS
. Experience with Oracle 10gAS Stack including; Single Sign On integration with the Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Discoverer
. Experience installing, upgrading, cloning, and patching cloning, installation, high availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery and maintaining the Oracle 11i E-business suite and 9i databases as well as provide level 2 & 3 support on a rotating basis
. Hands on experience with a multi-tier Oracle Applications environment
. Experience performance tuning, setting up highly availability, and securing Oracle Applications 11i
. Oracle Applications system administration experience including concurrent manager configuration
. Strong understanding of the Oracle technology stack and architecture for Oracle Applications 11.5.9/11.5.10
. Hands on experience with Oracle 9i database management systems and overall Oracle technical environment
. Solid Unix system administration fundamentals and ability to create SQL & shell scripts for automation of tasks
. Experience with DBA support for custom application development efforts
. Experience with MSCA and/or ASCP modules
. Experience working on Oracle 9i or 10g RAC is required.
. Strong inter-personal and communication skills are required.
If interested, apply to with your resume in word attachment and contact details.
For any queries call me directly at: 412-894-8001
Compensation and other relevant details:
1. We are looking only for people willing to join us directly as W2 employees.
2. W2 salaried with full benefits or W2 hourly all-inclusive rates.
3. Prefer Local candidates but W2 salaried employees may also receive relocation assistance.
Mastech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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CMC/Trainer in Chicago, IL
DoubleClick Performics, the country's largest search engine marketing firm (Jupiter Research 2006), and the performance marketing division of DoubleClick Inc., is an online marketing innovator devoted to maximizing our clients'affiliate and search marketing programs. With the right blend of insight, technological investment and response-oriented marketing plans we engage and deliver more consumers for our clients? which includes more than 300 of the world's top brands.
Our success is a result of our people, relationships, industry tenure, and thought leadership through original research. DoubleClick Performics'seasoned professionals are uniquely positioned to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, enabling the continual optimization of results.
DoubleClick Performics clients realize impressive results by engaging consumers, significantly growing sales and exceeding objectives is seeking a Campaign Management Consultant (CMC).
The CMC travels to DART Search client offices and works with them to increase their comfort with and use of the product. The role supports the GTS Client Services and Sales teams by working hands-on with clients in need of launch and supplemental training, implementing campaigns, and best practices.
Key Accountabilities
* Present to, train, and consult clients on use of the DART Search product and services, offering industry perspective, product knowledge, and best practices well beyond the basics of the product.
*Engage and win over clients to expanded use of the DART Search
* Work with manager, TAMs, Sales, and Account Management to identify client training needs
*Manage travel schedule and client training/consultation engagements
*Debrief key stakeholders post visit on client status, successes, further client needs, and suggestions for product improvement
*Keep DART Search training materials current with new product features and services
*Identify the need for and create new training materials as needs arise
*Improve training process with primary goals of better training methods, scheduling, and delivery.
*Provide internal training to GTS and other DoubleClick teams
*Occasional weekend support coverage, project work, or travel.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
*Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Systems, or Information Systems Management
*Very strong written and verbal communication skills
*Strong client management and problem solving skills
*Good understanding of Search industry
*2+ years experience in a client-facing technology role
* 1+ year experience as a DoubleClick DART Search TAM or equivalent DART Search experience
* 1+ year experience with DoubleClick online marketing tools
*Previous training experience
*Medium competency level in HTML, cookie technology, and URL encoding and structures
* Familiarity with databases.
*Ability to travel up to 50%.
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
APPLY TODAY!
We want bright, motivated, skilled and passionate people, so put your best foot forward in a cover letter and send us your resume. For a complete listing of positions by location, please follow the link below to our career homepage.If your qualifications appear to be a good match with our needs, we will be in touch to learn more about you. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest!
https://doubleclick./main/careerportal/login.cfm
To 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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Microsoft Access Developer in Chicago, IL
The Microsoft Access developer is responsible for end-to-end management and maintenance of several Access applications and front-ends. The developer will investigate and resolve application problems, modify the applications to support internally-generated requests and customers' requests for change (RFCs), monitor and tune the applications for availability and performance, and support customers. Candidates must have strong Microsoft Access application development skills including at least three years' experience creating, maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft Access database applications. Candidates must be able to create Access applications; maintain existing Access applications; create, maintain, and troubleshoot VBA modules and procedures; and manage linked databases. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as with team members and customers. Mandatory Skills: Microsoft Access 2000 or later, Software development using Visual Basic for applications (VBA), Designing, creating, and maintaining database tables using RDBMS best practices, Microsoft Access applications using an enterprise database server for back-end data storage.<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: Access development, Microsoft Access 2000 or later, Software development using Visual Basic for applications (VBA) are required.
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Network Administrator with VMware experience in Chicago, IL
Downtown Chicago company is in search of a Network resource with strong VMWare experience. The Network Administrator will be responsible for managing application level administration, proactively monitoring and providing light Citrix Server support, supporting application servers and core infrastructure including but not limited to: SonicWall firewall, Active Directory, and Exchange 2003. The candidate will utilize system tools to proactively support the over approximately 70 Windows client devices, printer deployments and approximately 20 Windows servers.
Daily tasks include some Windows 2000 – XP support while maintaining regional IT priorities. Installation and configuring VMWare ESX server operating systems and applications is a very important aspect of this position. Other tasks include: developing and documenting back-up routines, taping rotation and taping storage processes for all servers, and monitoring to ensure failed or incomplete back-ups are rectified. The engineer will also define and document process for managing service requests to restore data from back-ups. The right Network Administrator will participate in a positive team working environment with technical staff and other departments.
<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: VmWare, Citrix, SonicWall, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server, basic batch scripting experience needed. Experience with Veritas Backup Exec., Symantec Antivirus and Spam filters as well.SAN and WSUS experience are also required. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with end users. On-call infrastructure support experiences a must. Microsoft Exchange 2003 installation and maintenance experience a must. Small and large scale deployment and migration project experience. Experience with security management tools. Hands-on experience configuring and supporting routers and data switches in both WAN and LAN environments. Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols, WAN protocols, and good troubleshooting skills are a must. Experience with SOX audit documentation a plus. Must be a team player, have project planning, change control, and excellent communication skills.
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SQL DBA in Chicago, IL
We are looking for two consultants to perform database / systems audits for our client in the Northwest Suburbs. These individuals will help our client evaluate all reports/results/data, being used for developing action plans and trends, for the purpose of conducting baseline analyses to confirm that the functional foundation of our data operations is functional. Please send your resume directly to
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: We are looking for someone with a significant amount of data management experience, reporting and analysis skills, and SQL reporting experience. Broad analysis and systems background, and direct marketing analysis a plus. They should be able to query and generate data sets with Query Analyzer, manipulate data and create stored procedures with Enterprise Manager and produce reporting with Reporting Services. Must have experience with SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
Other competencies include
Strong analytic capabilities and general business skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven business analysis and solution implementation experience
Advanced MS SQL Server, Advanced T-SQL, Advanced SQL
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Software Engineer-JDE in Chicago, IL
Candidate will be working for a large hotel corporation on contract as a Manager/Systems Administrator/JDE. This Software Engineer will manage, monitor, and maintain the database. He/she will also make requested changes, updates, and modifications to database structure and data and ensure database integrity, stability and system availability. CNC experience is a must.<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: JDE, CNC-expert, DBA
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Network Administrator with VMware experience in Chicago, IL
Downtown Chicago company is in search of a Network resource with strong VMWare experience. The Network Administrator will be responsible for managing application level administration, proactively monitoring and providing light Citrix Server support, supporting application servers and core infrastructure including but not limited to: SonicWall firewall, Active Directory, and Exchange 2003. The candidate will utilize system tools to proactively support the over approximately 70 Windows client devices, printer deployments and approximately 20 Windows servers.
Daily tasks include some Windows 2000 – XP support while maintaining regional IT priorities. Installation and configuring VMWare ESX server operating systems and applications is a very important aspect of this position. Other tasks include: developing and documenting back-up routines, taping rotation and taping storage processes for all servers, and monitoring to ensure failed or incomplete back-ups are rectified. The engineer will also define and document process for managing service requests to restore data from back-ups. The right Network Administrator will participate in a positive team working environment with technical staff and other departments.
<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: VmWare, Citrix, SonicWall, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server, basic batch scripting experience needed. Experience with Veritas Backup Exec., Symantec Antivirus and Spam filters as well.SAN and WSUS experience are also required. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with end users. On-call infrastructure support experiences a must. Microsoft Exchange 2003 installation and maintenance experience a must. Small and large scale deployment and migration project experience. Experience with security management tools. Hands-on experience configuring and supporting routers and data switches in both WAN and LAN environments. Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols, WAN protocols, and good troubleshooting skills are a must. Experience with SOX audit documentation a plus. Must be a team player, have project planning, change control, and excellent communication skills.
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Product Support Specialist - Kronos and UltiPro in Chicago, IL
Downtown non-profit seeks an UltiPro and Kronos support analyst. This individual will perform analytical and technical maintenance tasks in order to support new or existing automated business applications and systems. Primary responsibilities include providing end-user support for UltiPro and Kronos. The analyst will assist in providing routine system maintenance, apply patches, troubleshooting and testing of Ultipro and Kronos.
This will be a 30-40 hour work week, and has the potential to convert to full-time. Initially and immediately however, the client is seeking a contract resource. Interested and available candidates should contact their Robert Half Technology recruiter or call 312-616-7974 to register.
<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: Kronos, UltiPro, strong support and troubleshooting skills are required.
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SQL DBA in Chicago, IL
We are looking for two consultants to perform database / systems audits for our client in the Northwest Suburbs. These individuals will help our client evaluate all reports/results/data, being used for developing action plans and trends, for the purpose of conducting baseline analyses to confirm that the functional foundation of our data operations is functional. Please send your resume directly to
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: We are looking for someone with a significant amount of data management experience, reporting and analysis skills, and SQL reporting experience. Broad analysis and systems background, and direct marketing analysis a plus. They should be able to query and generate data sets with Query Analyzer, manipulate data and create stored procedures with Enterprise Manager and produce reporting with Reporting Services. Must have experience with SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
Other competencies include
Strong analytic capabilities and general business skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven business analysis and solution implementation experience
Advanced MS SQL Server, Advanced T-SQL, Advanced SQL
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Business Intelligence Analyst in CHICAGO, IL
Our Client currently seeks a Business Intelligence Analyst (PERM position). This position is responsible for the design, creation and support of business intelligence content.
Duties and Responsibilities
. Responsible for providing business and technical leadership for the design and creation of the business intelligence (BI) environment and objects
. Responsible for consulting with business teams to evaluate business requirements and develop optimal BI tool strategies
. Responsible for collaborating with Database Administrator/ETL role
to assist in the design/enhancement of the data model for best possible BI solution
. Responsible for designing, developing, and deploying BI solutions (e.g., models, catalogs, reports, web reports and multi-dimensional cubes) via the current BI application tool set using best business practices guidelines for given discipline
. Responsible for proposing solutions for gaps between business requirements and tool capabilities
. Responsible for helping to ensure the integrity, elegance and maintainability of the overall business intelligence solution
. Responsible for automating processes for purposes of efficiency
. Responsible for creating education material for user community training, including the creation of user reference materials
. Responsible for documenting all BI solutions
. Responsible for following best practice guidelines for BI development
. Responsible for assisting to define BI direction within the company
Education and/or Experience
. 4 year degree or equivalent experience
. A minimum of 2 years experience in designing and developing business intelligence solutions
. Experience with enterprise report writing tools
. Experience in developing Scorecarding BI presentation
. Demonstrated competence of business systems, database design and OLAP development
. Applied knowledge of data warehousing methodologies and best practices
. Advanced Transact-SQL /SPL development skills
. Experience with enterprise database engines such as SQL Server, DB2
. Understanding of E.T.L. processes and familiarity with one or more of the following enterprise E.T.L. tools: Informatica, Ab Initio, Data Stage, DecisionStream
. Demonstrated understanding of best practices for the SDLC - with a strong emphasis in DW/BI discipline
. Exceptional organizational skills
. Disciplined at self management
. Strong written and verbal communication skills
. Must exemplify leadership and salesmanship qualities to promote BI environment throughout the organization
. Demonstrated ability to proactively seek opportunities that will provide effective BI solutions to various business units throughout the organization
Preferred
. Experience developing Cognos 8 BI objects using Report Studio and Analysis Studio
. Experience with Cognos Framework Manager
. Experience creating and maintaining Cognos PowerPlay Cube models
. Experience with designing and developing E.T.L processes using Cognos Decision Stream.
. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
. Experience coding in HTML and Java Script
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QA Analyst in Chicago, IL
QA Analyst ensures that custom LAN-based and Web-based software products developed at the Company conform to stated requirements for these products and ensures that these products introduce no unintended side effects as a result of their use. To verify that content, navigation, and functionality changes on the Company Web site are consistent with intended changes. The QA Analyst conducts software functionality tests as part of the annual disaster recovery testing exercises, test security patches for operating system, database, and PC application software in order to determine if such patches would adversely affect the Company software environment, and verify that Company software will function properly with upgrades to system software (e.g. Windows, Oracle) and packaged applications (e.g. Microsoft Office). To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to
Experience: This QA Analyst role requires a B.S. degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience, 1+ years of experience with software configuration tools in a Microsoft Windows client/server environment, and 1+ years of experience planning and executing tests of custom software. Working knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems (they prefer Oracle) is required. To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to
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Desktop Publisher in Chicago, IL
Our client is a large financial company seeking a Desktop Publisher for their second shift position to work on a 5 person team. Hours are Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 12 am & Sunday 12 p.m. to 8:30 pm.
Projects will include mainly banker's documents- long form and short materials that need to be edited and distributed to staff throughout the company's offices nationwide. Skills is charting, data analysis and text correction are highly desired.
The Desktop Publisher will also be responsible for graphics and pitches. Our client will provide parking or public transportation home.
Desktop Publisher must have experience using Advanced Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as solid customer service, communication and coordination skills.
Amazing opportunity for growth!
Need to fill immediately.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years experience in desktop publishing and proofreading is required. All potential candidates will be tested in Word, Powerpoint and Excel. A background check is also required. If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to .
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.NET Architect/Developer - Server Side in CHICAGO, IL
This Company is a focused MS.Net Consulting firm looking to add 1-2 Developers to their staff. Candidates could work at their client site or from home on an outsourced project. They really try to keep the Consultant within a 1 hr commute from their home if they are at the client site. Need great communication and ability to work well independently while remote.
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Range: 95-110k
Our Client company specializes in application design, development and integration. They have a wide range of talent and skills which focus on software applications, web applications and database design.
Their team has created software applications of all sizes, ranging from small office management applications to highly optimized, intricate financial service applications, as well as web applications for small/medium sized e-commerce web sites to large scale search engines that serve hundreds of thousands of users.
Their business demand has grown to the point where they need to add to their team of developers. Most of their clients are local to the Chicago area. They prefer local candidates, but will consider qualified people willing to relocate.
The successful candidate must be proficient in Object Oriented programming and server side development. In addition, the candidate must have several years experience with the following technologies:
Server Side Programming
C#/C++
SQL Server 2000/2005
NET framework
SQL Server 2005 reporting services
SharePoint
Financial programming (pricing/risk tools, messaging)
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Helpful experience:
XML
Web Services
ASP.Net
Due to the wide range of solutions our Client company provides, it is critical that the next addition to their team is not only strong enough technically to adapt to the myriad of third party tools used within each new client, but also possess the creativity and interpersonal skills necessary to adapt to each client with a truly consultative approach.
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Microsoft Access Developer in Chicago, IL
The Microsoft Access developer is responsible for end-to-end management and maintenance of several Access applications and front-ends. The developer will investigate and resolve application problems, modify the applications to support internally-generated requests and customers' requests for change (RFCs), monitor and tune the applications for availability and performance, and support customers. Candidates must have strong Microsoft Access application development skills including at least three years' experience creating, maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft Access database applications. Candidates must be able to create Access applications; maintain existing Access applications; create, maintain, and troubleshoot VBA modules and procedures; and manage linked databases. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as with team members and customers. Mandatory Skills: Microsoft Access 2000 or later, Software development using Visual Basic for applications (VBA), Designing, creating, and maintaining database tables using RDBMS best practices, Microsoft Access applications using an enterprise database server for back-end data storage.<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: Access development, Microsoft Access 2000 or later, Software development using Visual Basic for applications (VBA) are required.
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Technical Analyst/Writer in Chicago, IL
Technical Analyst/Writer
Positions: 3
Location: Charlotte or Chicago
Client requires someone with a heavy technical writing and analysis background. they will be working closely with the application design area to perform data mapping,use case,test plan development.
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Programmer Analyst in CHICAGO, IL
Online auction company seeks entry level development position to assist in the planning, developing and maintaining application software. Good understanding of VB, .Net, and ASP. C++ is a bonus.<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: Basic .Net Visual Basic, Basic .Net C++, Basic .Net ASP
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Senior Business Analyst - Search Engine Marketing in Chicago, IL
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 searching for an exceptional Senior Business Analyst. The Sr. Business analyst will play a large role in greatly improving our search service offering by leading project teams focused on organizational effectiveness. The analyst will in essence work as a consultant to improve the value of our service offering while helping the team work much more efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Education/Experience:
Benefits offered to all DoubleClick employees include:
All qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume at .
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QA Analyst in CHICAGO, IL
<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: Basic MS SQL Server, Intermediate White Box Tester, Intermediate Black Box Tester, Basic ERP, Basic E-Commerce, None, None None.
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IT Infrastructure Support Specialist in Chicago, IL
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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Microsoft Access Developer in Chicago, IL
The Microsoft Access developer is responsible for end-to-end management and maintenance of several Access applications and front-ends. The developer will investigate and resolve application problems, modify the applications to support internally-generated requests and customers' requests for change (RFCs), monitor and tune the applications for availability and performance, and support customers. Candidates must have strong Microsoft Access application development skills including at least three years' experience creating, maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft Access database applications. Candidates must be able to create Access applications; maintain existing Access applications; create, maintain, and troubleshoot VBA modules and procedures; and manage linked databases. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as with team members and customers. Mandatory Skills: Microsoft Access 2000 or later, Software development using Visual Basic for applications (VBA), Designing, creating, and maintaining database tables using RDBMS best practices, Microsoft Access applications using an enterprise database server for back-end data storage.<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: Access development, Microsoft Access 2000 or later, Software development using Visual Basic for applications (VBA) are required.
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Desktop Publisher in Chicago, IL
Our client is a large financial company seeking a Desktop Publisher for their second shift position to work on a 5 person team. Hours are Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 12 am & Sunday 12 p.m. to 8:30 pm.
Projects will include mainly banker's documents- long form and short materials that need to be edited and distributed to staff throughout the company's offices nationwide. Skills is charting, data analysis and text correction are highly desired.
The Desktop Publisher will also be responsible for graphics and pitches. Our client will provide parking or public transportation home.
Desktop Publisher must have experience using Advanced Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as solid customer service, communication and coordination skills.
Amazing opportunity for growth!
Need to fill immediately.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years experience in desktop publishing and proofreading is required. All potential candidates will be tested in Word, Powerpoint and Excel. A background check is also required. If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to .
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QA Analyst in CHICAGO, IL
<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: Basic MS SQL Server, Intermediate White Box Tester, Intermediate Black Box Tester, Basic ERP, Basic E-Commerce, None, None None.
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Network Administrator with VMware experience in Chicago, IL
Downtown Chicago company is in search of a Network resource with strong VMWare experience. The Network Administrator will be responsible for managing application level administration, proactively monitoring and providing light Citrix Server support, supporting application servers and core infrastructure including but not limited to: SonicWall firewall, Active Directory, and Exchange 2003. The candidate will utilize system tools to proactively support the over approximately 70 Windows client devices, printer deployments and approximately 20 Windows servers.
Daily tasks include some Windows 2000 – XP support while maintaining regional IT priorities. Installation and configuring VMWare ESX server operating systems and applications is a very important aspect of this position. Other tasks include: developing and documenting back-up routines, taping rotation and taping storage processes for all servers, and monitoring to ensure failed or incomplete back-ups are rectified. The engineer will also define and document process for managing service requests to restore data from back-ups. The right Network Administrator will participate in a positive team working environment with technical staff and other departments.
<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: VmWare, Citrix, SonicWall, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server, basic batch scripting experience needed. Experience with Veritas Backup Exec., Symantec Antivirus and Spam filters as well.SAN and WSUS experience are also required. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with end users. On-call infrastructure support experiences a must. Microsoft Exchange 2003 installation and maintenance experience a must. Small and large scale deployment and migration project experience. Experience with security management tools. Hands-on experience configuring and supporting routers and data switches in both WAN and LAN environments. Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocols, WAN protocols, and good troubleshooting skills are a must. Experience with SOX audit documentation a plus. Must be a team player, have project planning, change control, and excellent communication skills.
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SQL DBA in Chicago, IL
We are looking for two consultants to perform database / systems audits for our client in the Northwest Suburbs. These individuals will help our client evaluate all reports/results/data, being used for developing action plans and trends, for the purpose of conducting baseline analyses to confirm that the functional foundation of our data operations is functional. Please send your resume directly to
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Experience: We are looking for someone with a significant amount of data management experience, reporting and analysis skills, and SQL reporting experience. Broad analysis and systems background, and direct marketing analysis a plus. They should be able to query and generate data sets with Query Analyzer, manipulate data and create stored procedures with Enterprise Manager and produce reporting with Reporting Services. Must have experience with SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
Other competencies include
Strong analytic capabilities and general business skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven business analysis and solution implementation experience
Advanced MS SQL Server, Advanced T-SQL, Advanced SQL
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Technical Analyst/Writer in Chicago, IL
Technical Analyst/Writer
Positions: 3
Location: Charlotte or Chicago
Client requires someone with a heavy technical writing and analysis background. they will be working closely with the application design area to perform data mapping,use case,test plan development.
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Software Engineer-JDE in CHICAGO, IL
Candidate will be working for a large hotel corporation on contract as a Manager/Systems Administrator/JDE. Must manage, monitor, and maintain the database. Making requested changes, updates, and modifications to database structure and data. Ensuring database integrity, stability and system availability. CNC experience is a must.<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: JDE, CNC-expert, DBA
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QA Analyst in Chicago, IL
QA Analyst ensures that custom LAN-based and Web-based software products developed at the Company conform to stated requirements for these products and ensures that these products introduce no unintended side effects as a result of their use. To verify that content, navigation, and functionality changes on the Company Web site are consistent with intended changes. The QA Analyst conducts software functionality tests as part of the annual disaster recovery testing exercises, test security patches for operating system, database, and PC application software in order to determine if such patches would adversely affect the Company software environment, and verify that Company software will function properly with upgrades to system software (e.g. Windows, Oracle) and packaged applications (e.g. Microsoft Office). To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to
Experience: This QA Analyst role requires a B.S. degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience, 1+ years of experience with software configuration tools in a Microsoft Windows client/server environment, and 1+ years of experience planning and executing tests of custom software. Working knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems (they prefer Oracle) is required. To apply directly for this position, please email your resume to
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Programmer Analyst in CHICAGO, IL
Online auction company seeks entry level development position to assist in the planning, developing and maintaining application software. Good understanding of VB, .Net, and ASP. C++ is a bonus.<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: Basic .Net Visual Basic, Basic .Net C++, Basic .Net ASP
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Senior Business Analyst - Search Engine Marketing in Chicago, IL
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 searching for an exceptional Senior Business Analyst. The Sr. Business analyst will play a large role in greatly improving our search service offering by leading project teams focused on organizational effectiveness. The analyst will in essence work as a consultant to improve the value of our service offering while helping the team work much more efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Education/Experience:
Benefits offered to all DoubleClick employees include:
All qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume at .
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Business Intelligence Analyst in CHICAGO, IL
Our Client currently seeks a Business Intelligence Analyst (PERM position). This position is responsible for the design, creation and support of business intelligence content.
Duties and Responsibilities
. Responsible for providing business and technical leadership for the design and creation of the business intelligence (BI) environment and objects
. Responsible for consulting with business teams to evaluate business requirements and develop optimal BI tool strategies
. Responsible for collaborating with Database Administrator/ETL role
to assist in the design/enhancement of the data model for best possible BI solution
. Responsible for designing, developing, and deploying BI solutions (e.g., models, catalogs, reports, web reports and multi-dimensional cubes) via the current BI application tool set using best business practices guidelines for given discipline
. Responsible for proposing solutions for gaps between business requirements and tool capabilities
. Responsible for helping to ensure the integrity, elegance and maintainability of the overall business intelligence solution
. Responsible for automating processes for purposes of efficiency
. Responsible for creating education material for user community training, including the creation of user reference materials
. Responsible for documenting all BI solutions
. Responsible for following best practice guidelines for BI development
. Responsible for assisting to define BI direction within the company
Education and/or Experience
. 4 year degree or equivalent experience
. A minimum of 2 years experience in designing and developing business intelligence solutions
. Experience with enterprise report writing tools
. Experience in developing Scorecarding BI presentation
. Demonstrated competence of business systems, database design and OLAP development
. Applied knowledge of data warehousing methodologies and best practices
. Advanced Transact-SQL /SPL development skills
. Experience with enterprise database engines such as SQL Server, DB2
. Understanding of E.T.L. processes and familiarity with one or more of the following enterprise E.T.L. tools: Informatica, Ab Initio, Data Stage, DecisionStream
. Demonstrated understanding of best practices for the SDLC - with a strong emphasis in DW/BI discipline
. Exceptional organizational skills
. Disciplined at self management
. Strong written and verbal communication skills
. Must exemplify leadership and salesmanship qualities to promote BI environment throughout the organization
. Demonstrated ability to proactively seek opportunities that will provide effective BI solutions to various business units throughout the organization
Preferred
. Experience developing Cognos 8 BI objects using Report Studio and Analysis Studio
. Experience with Cognos Framework Manager
. Experience creating and maintaining Cognos PowerPlay Cube models
. Experience with designing and developing E.T.L processes using Cognos Decision Stream.
. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
. Experience coding in HTML and Java Script
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Development Team Lead in Chicago, IL
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Team Lead is a member of the Web Services team unit in the Application Development and Reporting division in the Internal Client Services Information Technology ( IT ) department. The Web Services team provides support of Web Content Management systems for Internet and Intranet sites to the firm. The Development Team Lead provides technical mentoring to development team members, provides technical direction and process oversight, and assists the Manager of the Web Services team in managing the activities and staff on the development team.
The Development Team Lead is responsible for assigned specifications work with business analysis and customers, programming work, project management responsibilities, assigned user and management communications, briefings, and presentations, and the supervision/coaching team programmers as identified by the team Manager. This position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Coordinate efforts effectively with the Manager of the Web Services team, customers, IT Relationship Managers, IT Project Managers and Developers.
-Supervise and mentor development team members as assigned on day to day tasks.
-Provide mentoring and professional guidance - both functional and technical - to members of the Web Services team.
-Work with business owners to develop functional specifications and translate those to technical specifications as assigned.
-Document technologies and tools, including all projects.
-Provide daily supervision of assigned projects and project programmers' work.
-Work collaboratively with other team members on architectural requirements within and across applications.
-Champion development team processes within the team, ensuring compliance by all team members.
-Design and recommend new processes to the Manager of Web Services.
-Create solutions in Grant Thornton's installed Vignette Content Management system using organized systems development methodology.
-Provide programming team technical and functional team leadership and technical direction.
-Interact with the QA group in review of all applications developed or customized prior to release to production.
-Report exceptions of issues, problems, and customer needs as they occur to IT management.
-Respond proactively 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 the Application Development and Reporting division and throughout the IT department.
-Review and oversee assigned programmers work product and deliverables.
-Communicate and coordinate user needs with IT management effectively.
-Be aware of fiscal impact of project work, technical operations and functions.
-Participate in and occasionally lead special projects as assigned by IT management.
-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 as identified by supervisor.
Experience: QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, MIS, Communications, or related field.
-Project Management Professional certification or other certifications applicable to the position a plus.
-6+ years experience in medium to large size corporate environment with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity of projects and applications. -Previous experience in the Professional Services / Accounting industry a plus.
-Minimum 5 years experience with most or all of the following technologies: HTML, JavaScript, Microsoft Internet Information Server ( IIS ), Apache Tomcat, Microsoft SQL Server, Java Server Pages, Servlets, Active Server Pages, and other Internet technologies in the production and publishing of Internet and/or Intranet websites.
-Experience with the Vignette content management platform and / or competitive products either commercial or open source.
-Previous experience in the application of knowledge management best practices in the publishing of information systems content a plus.
-Significant experience with J2EE architectures and best practices therein.
-Experience with creating and interacting with SQL database systems.
-Strong training and presentation skills in individual and group settings.
-Ability to integrate procedural steps and processes with technical requirements and system functions to ensure successful delivery of work.
-Project management skills including planning, WBS, requirements gathering, and project team coordination.
-Report status as requested for projects with primary and oversight-level responsibilities.
-Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
-Proven ability to effectively multitask with strong attention to detail.
-Ability to work with minimal supervision.
-Team oriented, flexible and able to work in an ambiguous and / or changing work environment.
-100% in-office work arrangement required; pager required. In-frequent overtime required ( evenings / weekends ).
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Senior Java Developer in CHICAGO, IL
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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Interface Engineer in Chicago, IL
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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IT Operations Manager in Chicago, IL
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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Project Manager - Interfaces in Chicago, IL
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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