Java QA Developer 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 seeking a Java/QA Developer.



Education/Experience Requirements:



* 3+ years experience with server side Java development (primarily J2SE applications) in a collaborative environment

* 4+ years experience working with multiple operating systems (Unix, Linux, Windows)

* 3+ years experience working with Relational SQL databases (e.g. DB2, Oracle, MySQL)

* High competency in JUnit unit testing

* High competency in SQL queries, updates, inserts

* Strong experience in defect analysis and production support

* Ability to learn complex business functions with little guidance

* Self-motivated and able to work independently

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of formal education



Optional Experience:



* Agile development environments (e.g. Scrum, XP)

* Spring Framework

* SOAP client applications

* Test-driven development

* CruiseControl for automated continuous integration and testing

* Clover for test coverage analysis

* Ruby on Rails, JRuby development

* Unix/Linux-based scripting languages



Essential Job Functions:



* Work in a highly collaborative team environment to deliver quality functionality in short iterations

* Work with analysts, business units and developers to formalize acceptance criteria

* Refactor legacy Java code to enable better enable automated testing

* Write JUnits and test harnesses to improve overall automated test coverage

* Quickly analyze defects and production issues to identify root causes

* Implement defect repairs and feature enhancements as part of a standard development cycle

* Perform manual application testing and create automation suites wherever possible

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Business Systems Analyst (Development Background) in Chicago, IL

My downtown client seeks a Business Systems Analyst to join their team on a full- time basis. The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for working with internal and external customers to determine and implement technology solutions. This position also focuses on designing, developing and implementing custom applications, facilitating and integrating new business systems and software and maintaining all application source code and application development procedures.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE 7+ years of technical experience in a Development and Analysis capacity. Candidates should have a development background and 3+ years experience with HTML, XML, and JavaScript. Strong Windows and Linux experience is also required, as well as 2+ years with reporting (preferably Crystal Reports.)

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Manager of Applications Development in Chicago, IL

Manager of Applications Development

My client located in the Loop is looking for a Manager for Applications Development to run their team. The position will have 10+ direct reports and will be managing a group of .Net developers. The ideal candidate will have come from a development background in .Net or have a deep understanding of .Net technologies (ASP.Net and C# with SQL). This person must have experience in web development, Object Oriented programming, and MUST have experience managing a team of .Net developers.

TO APPLY for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: Must have recent experience managing a team of .Net developers and in-depth knowledge of web development and OO development.

TO APPLY for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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Systems Analyst - EAGLE in Chicago, IL

Our suburban Financial Services client currently seeks a Systems Analyst with strong experience in EAGLE for a 1year+ project engagement.

Client seeks a strong Eagle Systems Analyst to provide ongoing support to Eagle systems as well as provide analystical skills and development skills to work with business user community to develope new functionality within eagle system.

Necessary skills include experience with Eagle system development, Oracle, Unix, PL/SQL. Analytics skills also necessary, good comm skills and ability to function in a fast paced environment.

Client projects all revolve around Eagle software tool, integration tools, upgrades and new developement. Will be scoping new projects.

Skills required: Oracle, Unix, Sql, stored procedures, investment/securities experience.
Ideal Candidate should be competent in a Unix environment - commands, cron, edit, view. Candidate needs to be able to write stored procedures that perform, basic SQL statements.

The overall analysis is a plus - someone with some investment background that would understand the different nuances in securities - fixed income vs. factor based vs. equities vs futures, etc. and understand, at least at a very high level, how these securities trade in the market.



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Software Implementation Manager in Chicago, IL

The Software Implementation Manager is responsible for serving clients and ensuring the successful execution of projects. Managers develop lasting relationships with client personnel and seek to further these relationships through quality product delivery. The Software Implementation Manager is responsible for understanding their client’s business and demonstrating technical competence in their product group and industry.

TO APPLY please email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This Software Implementation Manager must be able to develop expertise with enabling technology solutions and understand client business requirements, manage client software implementation and training and contribute to employee development by actively mentoring employees, creating development opportunities, and initiating and conducting training. The Manager must also be able to interfaces with local engagement teams to provide knowledge transfer around technology solutions. Experience as a Business Analyst is a plus.

Ability to travel up to 50% is required.

TO APPLY please email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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Great Company in the Loop needs C# and ASP.Net Developer in Chicago, IL

My client located in the Loop is looking for a Senior ASP.Net and C# developer to join their dynamic team.

The Senior Applications Developer will be an expert in ASP.Net and C# development and will be developing .Net applications, database, and reporting solutions. These solutions will interface with SQL server and .Net. The ideal candidate will have deep experience developing .Net applications at a senior level and some experience mentoring junior .Net developers through the full development lifecycle.

To apply for this position directly email resumes to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This Developer role requires 4+ years experience with C#, 3+ years experience programming in ASP or ASP.Net, and extensive experience with .NET and OO programming. Candidate must possess 4+ years SQL Server and/or database maintenance experience, experience with database modeling, stored procedures, jobs, complex queries, and modifications, Enterprise and web based application development experience, experience with .NET 2.0, experience with web services and XML / XSL a plus, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

To apply for this position directly email resumes to Brad Scott at:

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Freelance to Fulltime : Order Management Lead in Chicago, IL

Client requiring an Order Management Lead who has a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing a combination of the following modules: Oracle Management, Order Entry, Advanced Pricing, Fulfillment, Shipping, Incentive Compensation, Trade Management, Receivables, iReceivables, and Advanced Collections within discrete manufacturing and / or distribution, multi-org environments.Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role. Implementation experience must include requirement determination, gap analysis , business process and solution design, application setup, application testing and support. Ideally, candidate should have completed at least 2 full life cycle implementations within Order to Cash business flows, and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.This position is in Grand Rapids,Michigan and it requires travel from Sunday through Thursday. <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: Experience with Oracle Configurator, ATO, and PTO solutions; experience with Oracle WMS; experience with LPN, containerization, packaging, and departure planning business processes; and experience with MS Projects, Excel, and Visio preferred. Any prior Oracle technical skills including TOAD, SQL, SQL*Plus, Discoverer, and Workflow Developer is also desired. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities. User and team focused communication skills. Possesses Oracle Database V9i, JAVA, and Unix Scripting knowledge. Experience with HTML, Excel, and other Microsoft Tools. Demonstrated ability to develop complex business applications. Understands and has experience with standard development procedures.

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Manager of Enterprise Applications (SQL Server) in Chicago, IL

My downtown client seeks a Manager of Enterprise Applications to join their team on a full- time basis. This person will be charged with managing a small development team, as well as doing hands- on maintenance and development of custom applications. This is a high visibility role within a small technology group, so great communication and a great attitude is a MUST.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE extensive experience managing SQL Server 2000 and 2005 databases, some experience with Oracle applications, and extensive development and management of Reporting Services in SQL Server.

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Freelance to Fulltime : Project Manufacturing Lead in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a Project Manufacturing Lead,who has a minimum of two full lifecycle implementations of the Oracle Project Manufacturing.This position is in Grand Rapids,Michigan and it requires travel from Sunday through Thursday. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role.Experience with Project Manufacturing, Project Collaboration, Project Resource Management, and / or Project Contracts would be highly desired. Additionally, experience with Oracle Inventory, Planning, Cost, Purchasing, and / or WIP modules would be beneficial. Previous industry experience in manufacturing and/or distribution preferred.This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.
<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: Outside of Oracle specific background / experience, this candidate must have typical strong consulting background. This means process design, requirements gathering, functional training and training collateral development, task plan maintenance, functional conversion documentation assistance, etc. The client would make this a manager position depending on level of experience (Oracle and / or industry), and their ability to assist in sales pursuit

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Peoplesoft HR Benefits Business System Analyst in Chicago, IL

Genesis10 is seeking a Peoplesoft HR Benefits Business System Analyst in Chicago for a 6 month contract position.

. Strong knowledge of Peoplesoft's Base Benefits and Benefits Administration modules version 8.9 is required.

. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, not limited to but including: strong negotiation, influencing and collaboration skills.

. Strong initiative and facilitation skills are required to interact with both functional and technical resources

. Expertise in developing business requirements, process analysis and design, gap analysis, functional system design and specifications, system configuration, development of system tests, procedures and documentation.

. Experience in mergers and acquisitions and combining two HR applications is helpful.

. Upgrade experience PeopleSoft Version 8.x Setup, Control Tables, Reporting and integration with other PeopleSoft modules is desired

. Experience with Application Designer, PeopleSoft Query, Crystal Reports, Nvision, SQR, and Security Administration is desired




Experience: Location: Chicago

Travel: Yes, between Chicago and Breen bay

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Project: Implement 4/1/08 Benefit Changes



Benefits

- Vacation

- Paid Holidays, personal days, sick days

- Medical & Dental Insurance

- 401K

- Disability, AD&D

- Life Insurance



This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning team. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action. Apply Now! Or, send your resume directly to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step.





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Freelance to Fulltime :Process Manufacturing Lead in Chicago, IL

Client looking for a Process Manufacturing Lead, who must have at least 5 years Oracle 11i experience, implementing a combination of the following modules: Inventory, Recipe, Process Execution, and Quality.. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role.Experience with ASCP (Advanced Supply Chain Management) or Production Scheduling would also be preferred. Also, prefer someone that has actual industry background, having previously served in inventory, production, quality, purchasing, or planning role(s).This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.This position is in Grand Rapids,Michigan and it requires travel from Sunday through Thursday. <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: Strong project management skills, process design skills, experienced in using MS (microsoft) Projects, Excel, and Visio. Experience with TOAD and basic PL/SQL scripts a plus, but not necessary. Skills must include strong project management, training documentation development and delivery, requirements definition, business process design, application setup and testing, data mapping, and implementation support and optimization. Prefer those candidates with experience with TOAD, Pl/SQL, and Discoverer. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities

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Solutions Architect - Virtual in Chicago, IL

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!



We have an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Architect



**Position is Virtual - Anywhere within USA - from home-based office**





Duties and Responsibilities:



Develop and manage strategic plans for multiple client needs and ensures the effective use and application of departmental staff and resources



Exercise working supervision over subordinate/project staff supporting applicable program/solution



Direct the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies focusing on one or more specialized disciplines to meet client needs



Analyze client requirements/standards to develop and implement high level, client-focused solutions



Oversee implementation of applicable solution to ensure client needs are met in a timely manner consistent with specified budget



Interface with upper management to understand and provide solutions consistent with business needs



Interface with client management to evaluate level of service being provided and resolves issues as appropriate



Ensure that vendor contracts/services are adhered to and identifies/addresses issues as needed



Develop and monitor the status of solution/program schedules and tracks all funds associated with the contract, program, project, e.g., direct labor, subcontractors, and temporary labor as appropriate



Acts as subject matter expert and may assist functional management in the performance of special assignments and projects in support of ACS' strategic planning efforts.



Ensure applicable service/operating procedures and practices are in compliance with industry standards and relevant regulations/laws



Education and Typical Years of Experience:



Minimum 5-8 years experience in contact centers - preferably in outsourcing



Minimum of 3-5 years sales experience designing and selling multi-national contact center solutions



Prior experience at the senior leader level



HR knowledge or experience



Benefits knowledge or experience



Implementation experience



PMP Certification preferred



Specific Requirements:



Strong communication and influencing skills in client situations



Strong problem solving skills



Comprehensive ACS benefits apply.





ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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Freelance to fulltime : Procurement Lead with Oracle11i in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a Procurement Lead who has a minimum of five years of experience implementing Oracle Inventory, Purchasing, Payables, Receiving, and iProcurement within discrete manufacturing and / or distribution, multi-org environments. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role. Experience with Contracts preferred. Ideally, the candidate should have completed at least 3 full life cycle implementations within Procure to Pay business flows. Experience with asset procurement, expense procurement, internal orders, outside processing, and self-service applications is desired. Implementation experience must include requirement determination, gap analysis , business process and solution design, application setup, application testing and support.This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.This position is in Grand Rapids,Michigan and it requires travel from Sunday through Thursday.<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: Experience with MS (microsoft) Projects, Excel, and Visio preferred. Any prior Oracle technical skills including TOAD, SQL, SQL*Plus, Discoverer, and Workflow Developer is also desired. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities.

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Quality Assurance Engineer in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago-area Financial client currently seeks a QA Engineer for a
"FULL-TIME/DIRECT-HIRE" position we currently have
available with a Chicago-loop based Client. In addition to strong employee benefits there is an annual 20% bonus.

Job Description:

As a member of the Quality Assurance department, you will participate in the development of a growing team of quality assurance engineers dedicated to ensuring the superiority of the client's Systems. You will work closely with the support and client services teams as well as with the software and database development groups to understand and ensure appropriate product functionality. A large portion of time will be spent designing and executing automated test scripts for proprietary applications.

Core Responsibilities:

" Implementing a suite of automated regression test scripts to ensure maximum coverage
" Working and consulting with QA Manager to promote and improve the quality of the software products
" Testing development releases and reporting and resolving test results
" Assist in troubleshooting production problems as they arise
" Assist in maintenance of development testing environment


Skills Required:

" 5+ years of software testing and Quality Assurance, financial experience preferred
" 2+ years professional automation testing experience (Compuware Test Partner is a plus)
" An in depth knowledge of QA processes and automated testing techniques
" Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in implementing and running an automated test environment (experience in financial software testing will be an advantage)
" Must be able to work as part of a motivated Quality Assurance team
" Must be a team player and good communicator
" Knowledge of VB, .NET, C++, Perl, SQL and various relational Databases is a plus
" Experience with UNIX/Linux/Solaris Operating Systems as a plus
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S
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Freelance to fulltime : Procurement Lead with Oracle11i in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a Procurement Lead who has a minimum of five years of experience implementing Oracle Inventory, Purchasing, Payables, Receiving, and iProcurement within discrete manufacturing and / or distribution, multi-org environments. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role. Experience with Contracts preferred. Ideally, the candidate should have completed at least 3 full life cycle implementations within Procure to Pay business flows. Experience with asset procurement, expense procurement, internal orders, outside processing, and self-service applications is desired. Implementation experience must include requirement determination, gap analysis , business process and solution design, application setup, application testing and support.This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.<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: Experience with MS (microsoft) Projects, Excel, and Visio preferred. Any prior Oracle technical skills including TOAD, SQL, SQL*Plus, Discoverer, and Workflow Developer is also desired. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities.

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Java Developer (2322) in Chicago, IL

Java Developer



Why Crowe?

What could you do with a true work life balance - spend time with your family or pursue outside interests? Find out by working for Crowe! Would you like to be promoted based on your abilities versus on your tenure? Crowe values all of your experience and promotes or enhances positions to leverage every employee's contributions. What if you can have all of this with an attractive salary and benefits? Then Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is the firm for you! We understand that in order to be satisfied in your career every aspect of your life should be fulfilled. We offer the opportunities to expand and enrich your career while allowing you a balance with your personal life through a team atmosphere, flexibility and Talent Development. We have maintained an average compounded growth of 17 percent for the past 40 years. through our strong client relationships and employees' talent.



Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.



The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe Chizek as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crowe Chizek is looking for Java Developer candidates for the Solution Innovation group in our Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN or South Bend, IN office to provide application development, system testing, and business analysis/business mapping capabilities. Individuals will have a full time client delivery focus on Java WebSphere development for strategic accounts.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Custom application development including 2-years of Java Programming (preferably Sun Certified)

Knowledge of J2EE architecture

Working knowledge of Eclipse or comparable IDE

Understanding of Struts, Spring and Hibernate frameworks

"Front end" web application development skills including HTML, JavaScript, and JSP

Application design with assistance from project tech leads

Unit and System Testing of developed software

Managing development activities within defined task budgets

Strong oral and written communication skills

Must possess good teamwork and customer service skills and have a strong attention to detail

Ability and willingness to travel



OPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Visual Basic

Microsoft .NET technologies

Installshield



* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.



EOE

M/F/D/V

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LAMP Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client is a Software Implementation Company with long-term clients. They believe in giving the customer maximum value. They believe that each employee should be valued, as well. They need a team-centered, experienced Software Developer to oversee important new projects from their excellent downtown-Chicago location.
The Software Developer must have at least 4+ years of experience as a developer. The Developer must be comfortable with evolutionary changes in the collaborative process in an agile development atmosphere. Using LAMP software tools, the Software Developer will lead a team to build customer solution suites. Of course, previous experience with building and debugging PHP code and MySQL databases is a must. The Developer's responsibilities include some customer interaction and project oversight, from requirements gathering to delivery. <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: Experience and skill with Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP are required!

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Freelance to Fulltime : Project Manufacturing Lead in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a Project Manufacturing Lead,who has a minimum of two full lifecycle implementations of the Oracle Project Manufacturing. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role.Experience with Project Manufacturing, Project Collaboration, Project Resource Management, and / or Project Contracts would be highly desired. Additionally, experience with Oracle Inventory, Planning, Cost, Purchasing, and / or WIP modules would be beneficial. Previous industry experience in manufacturing and/or distribution preferred.This position requires travel in the Central zone.This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.
<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: Outside of Oracle specific background / experience, this candidate must have typical strong consulting background. This means process design, requirements gathering, functional training and training collateral development, task plan maintenance, functional conversion documentation assistance, etc. The client would make this a manager position depending on level of experience (Oracle and / or industry), and their ability to assist in sales pursuit

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

Systems Analyst - EAGLE in Chicago, IL

Our suburban Financial Services client currently seeks a Systems Analyst with strong experience in EAGLE for a 1year+ project engagement.

Client seeks a strong Eagle Systems Analyst to provide ongoing support to Eagle systems as well as provide analystical skills and development skills to work with business user community to develope new functionality within eagle system.

Necessary skills include experience with Eagle system development, Oracle, Unix, PL/SQL. Analytics skills also necessary, good comm skills and ability to function in a fast paced environment.

Client projects all revolve around Eagle software tool, integration tools, upgrades and new developement. Will be scoping new projects.

Skills required: Oracle, Unix, Sql, stored procedures, investment/securities experience.
Ideal Candidate should be competent in a Unix environment - commands, cron, edit, view. Candidate needs to be able to write stored procedures that perform, basic SQL statements.

The overall analysis is a plus - someone with some investment background that would understand the different nuances in securities - fixed income vs. factor based vs. equities vs futures, etc. and understand, at least at a very high level, how these securities trade in the market.



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Software Implementation Manager in Chicago, IL

The Software Implementation Manager is responsible for serving clients and ensuring the successful execution of projects. Managers develop lasting relationships with client personnel and seek to further these relationships through quality product delivery. The Software Implementation Manager is responsible for understanding their client&#146;s business and demonstrating technical competence in their product group and industry.

TO APPLY please email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This Software Implementation Manager must be able to develop expertise with enabling technology solutions and understand client business requirements, manage client software implementation and training and contribute to employee development by actively mentoring employees, creating development opportunities, and initiating and conducting training. The Manager must also be able to interfaces with local engagement teams to provide knowledge transfer around technology solutions. Experience as a Business Analyst is a plus.

Ability to travel up to 50% is required.

TO APPLY please email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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Freelance to Fulltime :Process Manufacturing Lead in Chicago, IL

Client looking for a Process Manufacturing Lead, who must have at least 5 years Oracle 11i experience, implementing a combination of the following modules: Inventory, Recipe, Process Execution, and Quality.. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role.Experience with ASCP (Advanced Supply Chain Management) or Production Scheduling would also be preferred. Also, prefer someone that has actual industry background, having previously served in inventory, production, quality, purchasing, or planning role(s).This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology. <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: Strong project management skills, process design skills, experienced in using MS (microsoft) Projects, Excel, and Visio. Experience with TOAD and basic PL/SQL scripts a plus, but not necessary. Skills must include strong project management, training documentation development and delivery, requirements definition, business process design, application setup and testing, data mapping, and implementation support and optimization. Prefer those candidates with experience with TOAD, Pl/SQL, and Discoverer. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities

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Freelance to Fulltime : Order Management Lead in Chicago, IL

Client requiring an Order Management Lead who has a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing a combination of the following modules: Oracle Management, Order Entry, Advanced Pricing, Fulfillment, Shipping, Incentive Compensation, Trade Management, Receivables, iReceivables, and Advanced Collections within discrete manufacturing and / or distribution, multi-org environments.Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role. Implementation experience must include requirement determination, gap analysis , business process and solution design, application setup, application testing and support. Ideally, candidate should have completed at least 2 full life cycle implementations within Order to Cash business flows, and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology. <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: Experience with Oracle Configurator, ATO, and PTO solutions; experience with Oracle WMS; experience with LPN, containerization, packaging, and departure planning business processes; and experience with MS Projects, Excel, and Visio preferred. Any prior Oracle technical skills including TOAD, SQL, SQL*Plus, Discoverer, and Workflow Developer is also desired. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities. User and team focused communication skills. Possesses Oracle Database V9i, JAVA, and Unix Scripting knowledge. Experience with HTML, Excel, and other Microsoft Tools. Demonstrated ability to develop complex business applications. Understands and has experience with standard development procedures.

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Java QA Developer 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 seeking a Java/QA Developer.



Education/Experience Requirements:



* 3+ years experience with server side Java development (primarily J2SE applications) in a collaborative environment

* 4+ years experience working with multiple operating systems (Unix, Linux, Windows)

* 3+ years experience working with Relational SQL databases (e.g. DB2, Oracle, MySQL)

* High competency in JUnit unit testing

* High competency in SQL queries, updates, inserts

* Strong experience in defect analysis and production support

* Ability to learn complex business functions with little guidance

* Self-motivated and able to work independently

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of formal education



Optional Experience:



* Agile development environments (e.g. Scrum, XP)

* Spring Framework

* SOAP client applications

* Test-driven development

* CruiseControl for automated continuous integration and testing

* Clover for test coverage analysis

* Ruby on Rails, JRuby development

* Unix/Linux-based scripting languages



Essential Job Functions:



* Work in a highly collaborative team environment to deliver quality functionality in short iterations

* Work with analysts, business units and developers to formalize acceptance criteria

* Refactor legacy Java code to enable better enable automated testing

* Write JUnits and test harnesses to improve overall automated test coverage

* Quickly analyze defects and production issues to identify root causes

* Implement defect repairs and feature enhancements as part of a standard development cycle

* Perform manual application testing and create automation suites wherever possible

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Java Developer (2323) in Chicago, IL

Java Developer



Why Crowe?

What could you do with a true work life balance - spend time with your family or pursue outside interests? Find out by working for Crowe! Would you like to be promoted based on your abilities versus on your tenure? Crowe values all of your experience and promotes or enhances positions to leverage every employee's contributions. What if you can have all of this with an attractive salary and benefits? Then Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is the firm for you! We understand that in order to be satisfied in your career every aspect of your life should be fulfilled. We offer the opportunities to expand and enrich your career while allowing you a balance with your personal life through a team atmosphere, flexibility and Talent Development. We have maintained an average compounded growth of 17 percent for the past 40 years. through our strong client relationships and employees' talent.



Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.



The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe Chizek as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crowe Chizek is looking for Java Developer candidates for the Solution Innovation group in our Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN or South Bend, IN office to provide application development, system testing, and business analysis/business mapping capabilities. Individuals will have a full time client delivery focus on Java WebSphere development for strategic accounts.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Custom application development including 2-years of Java Programming (preferably Sun Certified)

Knowledge of J2EE architecture

Working knowledge of Eclipse or comparable IDE

Understanding of Struts, Spring and Hibernate frameworks

"Front end" web application development skills including HTML, JavaScript, and JSP

Application design with assistance from project tech leads

Unit and System Testing of developed software

Managing development activities within defined task budgets

Strong oral and written communication skills

Must possess good teamwork and customer service skills and have a strong attention to detail

Ability and willingness to travel



OPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Visual Basic

Microsoft .NET technologies

Installshield



* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.



EOE

M/F/D/V

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

Various SAP Opportunities in Chicago, IL

Various SAP Opportunities

My client does not write individual job descriptions for each opening. They hire to a company profile not job specs.

These are some of the openings they have... These are FULL-TIME - 100% travel opportunities (no relo needed)

PLEASE review the information and let me know your interest...

SAP SD (Transportation, OTC) Sr. Level Consultants - 3144
SAP Variant Configurator (with SD) - 3145
SAP WM Sr-Level Consultants - 3146
SAP HR SME or Strong Team Lead - 3147
SAP SRM/ E-sourcing (Frictionless) - 3148
Sr SAP APO SNP/DP Professional. HIGHEST PRIORITY - 3135
SAP QM Sr Consultant - Must be US CITIZEN, West Coast candidates accepted - 3136
SAP Development Manager - West & East Coast Candidates - 3137
SAP Technical Architect - 3138
SAP FI/CO Team Lead - 3133
SAP PP Team Lead - 3139
SAP MM/ procurement Team Lead - 3140
SAP Asset Management Team Lead - 3141
SAP Global Trade Service (GTS) Team Lead Consultant - 3142
SAP Project Manager/ Solution Architect (1 in LA, others east coast) - 3143

____________________________________________________
Paul D
SophLogic
pdedea-AT-sophlogic-DOT-com
6*1*4 - 8*8*9 - 9*8*6*6

Experience: Company Profile
* Locations: Unless otherwise listed most positions are on the east coast or in Mid-west.
* Travel: All positions can be up to 100% travel. It depends on the client and project assigned. All candidates need to enjoy the "consulting lifestyle." Most work weeks are four days on-site.
* US Citizens, Green Cards, H1B candidates are all acceptable unless indicated otherwise.
* All positions are Sr. Level consultants (7-9+ years experience).
* They hire a lot of people from the Big Four & other large consulting firms, but it is NOT required that candidates have Big Four experience.
* Some of the more senior hires besides being in delivery roles we will be required to work on proposals and sales efforts.
* Sr. Consultants usually manage a team of 1-3 members. They have experience in multiple SAP implementations (7-9 years SAP).
* Pay rates are competitive with Big Four and in some cases better.
* PM's & Architect Level candidates are in the 150K+ range.
* PM's/Architects are client facing, SME's, work closely with AE's

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* Selection process usually moves quickly. We submit. They review and send to hiring directors & usually have feedback in 48 hours.
* Phone interviews can last 30-90 minutes depending on the interviewer.
* There are separate functional & technical interviews.
* There is always a face to face before offers are made. (Company is in Atlanta, GA)
* All of the above can take place in a week for a good candidate.

Currently they are in dire need of filling the APO, FICO & MM positions.

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

QA Automated Tester - QTP in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago-area Financial client currently seeks a QA Analyst for a
LONG-TERM Contract engagement.

Client is looking for a QA Analyst that has extensive automated testing experience with portal based systems. Be able to understand and interpret ideas and put that into good test plans that revolve around service oriented architecture(SOA) standards. looking for someone to set up testing environment and build trust with business users in process.Next phase of this project is crucial and they're in need of a sharp analyst with good testing methodologies..

Required Skills:
*understanding of testing methodologies
*Must have worked with advanced automation techniques and methods around service oriented SOA architecture.
*any experience with newer tools from Mercury(Quality Center suite, QTP) any Mind-Reef or ITKO qa testing tools a plus!
*must have strong Analytical aptitude
*be able to test against requirements
*understand business rules and functional testing
*Must be able to communicate well with the development team and senior level managers to interpret requirements..

Technologies consists of : Java/J2EE, SOA, Oracle 9.i / Microsoft technologies(C#/ASP.net) within a web portal environment..


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

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

Freelance to Hire : Order Management Lead in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a candidate who has a minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing a combination of the following modules: Oracle Management, Order Entry, Advanced Pricing, Fulfillment, Shipping, Incentive Compensation, Trade Management, Receivables, iReceivables, and Advanced Collections within discrete manufacturing and / or distribution, multi-org environments.Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role. Implementation experience must include requirement determination, gap analysis , business process and solution design, application setup, application testing and support. Ideally, candidate should have completed at least 2 full life cycle implementations within Order to Cash business flows, and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills. <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: Experience with Oracle Configurator, ATO, and PTO solutions; experience with Oracle WMS; experience with LPN, containerization, packaging, and departure planning business processes; and experience with MS Projects, Excel, and Visio preferred. Any prior Oracle technical skills including TOAD, SQL, SQL*Plus, Discoverer, and Workflow Developer is also desired. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities. User and team focused communication skills. Possesses Oracle Database V9i, JAVA, and Unix Scripting knowledge. Experience with HTML, Excel, and other Microsoft Tools. Demonstrated ability to develop complex business applications. Understands and has experience with standard development procedures.

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

Senior Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago-area Financial client currently seeks a Senior Business Analyst for a
LONG-TERM Contract engagement with OPTION-TO-HIRE.

Client seeks a Senior BA with experience working with Fortune 500 type companies and is capable of working with business process flows within dynamic portal based applications specifically for the financial/insurance/investment verticals.. This company is in a growth phase and will hire the right candidate..

Skills:
* Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure their appropriate participation in all product development efforts
* conduct high-level and detail business requirements documentation for all project modules.
* Create business models and UML artifacts (Use Case Models, Activity Diagrams and Use Cases) to document the business processes.
* Lead scope review (JAD)sessions and priority setup for program planning.
* Provide leadership within the team to identify and facilitate the resolution of requirements, process, and project issues.
* Assist the Quality Assurance team when needed in the creation of plans to test business and functional processes during systems development life cycle and testing.
* Modeling: Business Process Modeling (BPM), Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Must have a good understaning of overall methodologies like: Waterfall, Iterative, Rational Unified Process (RUP), also IT Governance: Process setup and definition for requirements management and change management issues..

Technologies consists of : JAVA/J2EE, SOA, Oracle 9.i / Microsoft technologies(C#/ASP.net) within a web portal environment..









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


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

Freelance to Hire : Procurement Lead with Oracle11i in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a candidate who has a minimum of five years of experience implementing Oracle Inventory, Purchasing, Payables, Receiving, and iProcurement within discrete manufacturing and / or distribution, multi-org environments. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role. Experience with Contracts preferred. Ideally, the candidate should have completed at least 3 full life cycle implementations within Procure to Pay business flows. Experience with asset procurement, expense procurement, internal orders, outside processing, and self-service applications is desired. Implementation experience must include requirement determination, gap analysis , business process and solution design, application setup, application testing and support. <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: Experience with MS Projects, Excel, and Visio preferred. Any prior Oracle technical skills including TOAD, SQL, SQL*Plus, Discoverer, and Workflow Developer is also desired. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities.

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

Freelance to Hire : Process Manufacturing (OPM) Lead in Chicago, IL

Client looking for a candidate who must have at least 5 years Oracle 11i experience, implementing a combination of the following modules: Inventory, Recipe, Process Execution, and Quality.. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role.Experience with ASCP (Advanced Supply Chain Management) or Production Scheduling would also be preferred. Also, prefer someone that has actual industry background, having previously served in inventory, production, quality, purchasing, or planning role(s). <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: Strong project management skills, process design skills, experienced in using MS Projects, Excel, and Visio. Experience with TOAD and basic PL/SQL scripts a plus, but not necessary. Skills must include strong project management, training documentation development and delivery, requirements definition, business process design, application setup and testing, data mapping, and implementation support and optimization. Prefer those candidates with experience with TOAD, Pl/SQL, and Discoverer. Should also be comfortable discussing subject matter expertise during business development activities

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

Freelance to Hire : Project Manufacturing Lead in Chicago, IL

Client requiring a candidate who has a minimum of two full lifecycle implementations of the Oracle Project Manufacturing. Ideal candidate must have development experience in Oracle 11i .This is 80% technical and 20% functional role.Experience with Project Manufacturing, Project Collaboration, Project Resource Management, and / or Project Contracts would be highly desired. Additionally, experience with Oracle Inventory, Planning, Cost, Purchasing, and / or WIP modules would be beneficial. Previous industry experience in manufacturing and/or distribution preferred.This position requires travel in the Central zone.
<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: Outside of Oracle specific background / experience, this candidate must have typical strong consulting background. This means process design, requirements gathering, functional training and training collateral development, task plan maintenance, functional conversion documentation assistance, etc. The client would make this a manager position depending on level of experience (Oracle and / or industry), and their ability to assist in sales pursuit

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Software Implementation Manager in Chicago, IL

The Software Implementation Manager is responsible for serving clients and ensuring the successful execution of projects. Managers develop lasting relationships with client personnel and seek to further these relationships through quality product delivery. The Software Implementation Manager is responsible for understanding their client&#146;s business and demonstrating technical competence in their product group and industry.

TO APPLY please email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This Software Implementation Manager must be able to develop expertise with enabling technology solutions and understand client business requirements, manage client software implementation and training and contribute to employee development by actively mentoring employees, creating development opportunities, and initiating and conducting training. The Manager must also be able to interfaces with local engagement teams to provide knowledge transfer around technology solutions. Experience as a Business Analyst is a plus.

Ability to travel up to 50% is required.

TO APPLY please email a resume to Brad Scott at:

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Quality Assurance Engineer in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago-area Financial client currently seeks a QA Engineer for a
"FULL-TIME/DIRECT-HIRE" position we currently have
available with a Chicago-loop based Client. In addition to strong employee benefits there is an annual 20% bonus.

Job Description:

As a member of the Quality Assurance department, you will participate in the development of a growing team of quality assurance engineers dedicated to ensuring the superiority of the client's Systems. You will work closely with the support and client services teams as well as with the software and database development groups to understand and ensure appropriate product functionality. A large portion of time will be spent designing and executing automated test scripts for proprietary applications.

Core Responsibilities:

" Implementing a suite of automated regression test scripts to ensure maximum coverage
" Working and consulting with QA Manager to promote and improve the quality of the software products
" Testing development releases and reporting and resolving test results
" Assist in troubleshooting production problems as they arise
" Assist in maintenance of development testing environment


Skills Required:

" 5+ years of software testing and Quality Assurance, financial experience preferred
" 2+ years professional automation testing experience (Compuware Test Partner is a plus)
" An in depth knowledge of QA processes and automated testing techniques
" Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in implementing and running an automated test environment (experience in financial software testing will be an advantage)
" Must be able to work as part of a motivated Quality Assurance team
" Must be a team player and good communicator
" Knowledge of VB, .NET, C++, Perl, SQL and various relational Databases is a plus
" Experience with UNIX/Linux/Solaris Operating Systems as a plus
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S
INCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATION
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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

Java QA Developer 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 seeking a Java/QA Developer.



Education/Experience Requirements:



* 3+ years experience with server side Java development (primarily J2SE applications) in a collaborative environment

* 4+ years experience working with multiple operating systems (Unix, Linux, Windows)

* 3+ years experience working with Relational SQL databases (e.g. DB2, Oracle, MySQL)

* High competency in JUnit unit testing

* High competency in SQL queries, updates, inserts

* Strong experience in defect analysis and production support

* Ability to learn complex business functions with little guidance

* Self-motivated and able to work independently

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of formal education



Optional Experience:



* Agile development environments (e.g. Scrum, XP)

* Spring Framework

* SOAP client applications

* Test-driven development

* CruiseControl for automated continuous integration and testing

* Clover for test coverage analysis

* Ruby on Rails, JRuby development

* Unix/Linux-based scripting languages



Essential Job Functions:



* Work in a highly collaborative team environment to deliver quality functionality in short iterations

* Work with analysts, business units and developers to formalize acceptance criteria

* Refactor legacy Java code to enable better enable automated testing

* Write JUnits and test harnesses to improve overall automated test coverage

* Quickly analyze defects and production issues to identify root causes

* Implement defect repairs and feature enhancements as part of a standard development cycle

* Perform manual application testing and create automation suites wherever possible

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

Java Developer (2322) in Chicago, IL

Java Developer



Why Crowe?

What could you do with a true work life balance - spend time with your family or pursue outside interests? Find out by working for Crowe! Would you like to be promoted based on your abilities versus on your tenure? Crowe values all of your experience and promotes or enhances positions to leverage every employee's contributions. What if you can have all of this with an attractive salary and benefits? Then Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is the firm for you! We understand that in order to be satisfied in your career every aspect of your life should be fulfilled. We offer the opportunities to expand and enrich your career while allowing you a balance with your personal life through a team atmosphere, flexibility and Talent Development. We have maintained an average compounded growth of 17 percent for the past 40 years. through our strong client relationships and employees' talent.



Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.



The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe Chizek as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crowe Chizek is looking for Java Developer candidates for the Solution Innovation group in our Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN or South Bend, IN office to provide application development, system testing, and business analysis/business mapping capabilities. Individuals will have a full time client delivery focus on Java WebSphere development for strategic accounts.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Custom application development including 2-years of Java Programming (preferably Sun Certified)

Knowledge of J2EE architecture

Working knowledge of Eclipse or comparable IDE

Understanding of Struts, Spring and Hibernate frameworks

"Front end" web application development skills including HTML, JavaScript, and JSP

Application design with assistance from project tech leads

Unit and System Testing of developed software

Managing development activities within defined task budgets

Strong oral and written communication skills

Must possess good teamwork and customer service skills and have a strong attention to detail

Ability and willingness to travel



OPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Visual Basic

Microsoft .NET technologies

Installshield



* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.



EOE

M/F/D/V

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

Java Developer (2323) in Chicago, IL

Java Developer



Why Crowe?

What could you do with a true work life balance - spend time with your family or pursue outside interests? Find out by working for Crowe! Would you like to be promoted based on your abilities versus on your tenure? Crowe values all of your experience and promotes or enhances positions to leverage every employee's contributions. What if you can have all of this with an attractive salary and benefits? Then Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is the firm for you! We understand that in order to be satisfied in your career every aspect of your life should be fulfilled. We offer the opportunities to expand and enrich your career while allowing you a balance with your personal life through a team atmosphere, flexibility and Talent Development. We have maintained an average compounded growth of 17 percent for the past 40 years. through our strong client relationships and employees' talent.



Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.



The world leaders in technology products and processes recognize Crowe Chizek as a leading consulting firm in helping clients develop and implement technology solutions to solve business issues. Our technology consulting practice has been helping clients maximize their technology investments by enhancing legacy systems and implementing new Web and network applications and processes that build shareholder value, improve performance and create competitive advantage. We provide services in areas such as industry specific applications, system integration and business processes. We also help clients select or develop systems or processes and assist them in the implementation. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn just in terms of Crowe's growth and stability, have challenging client work, and work with a high quality team.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crowe Chizek is looking for Java Developer candidates for the Solution Innovation group in our Oak Brook, IL, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN or South Bend, IN office to provide application development, system testing, and business analysis/business mapping capabilities. Individuals will have a full time client delivery focus on Java WebSphere development for strategic accounts.



QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Custom application development including 2-years of Java Programming (preferably Sun Certified)

Knowledge of J2EE architecture

Working knowledge of Eclipse or comparable IDE

Understanding of Struts, Spring and Hibernate frameworks

"Front end" web application development skills including HTML, JavaScript, and JSP

Application design with assistance from project tech leads

Unit and System Testing of developed software

Managing development activities within defined task budgets

Strong oral and written communication skills

Must possess good teamwork and customer service skills and have a strong attention to detail

Ability and willingness to travel



OPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft Visual Basic

Microsoft .NET technologies

Installshield



* THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL.



EOE

M/F/D/V

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

QA Automated Tester - QTP in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago-area Financial client currently seeks a QA Analyst for a
LONG-TERM Contract engagement.

Client is looking for a QA Analyst that has extensive automated testing experience with portal based systems. Be able to understand and interpret ideas and put that into good test plans that revolve around service oriented architecture(SOA) standards. looking for someone to set up testing environment and build trust with business users in process.Next phase of this project is crucial and they're in need of a sharp analyst with good testing methodologies..

Required Skills:
*understanding of testing methodologies
*Must have worked with advanced automation techniques and methods around service oriented SOA architecture.
*any experience with newer tools from Mercury(Quality Center suite, QTP) any Mind-Reef or ITKO qa testing tools a plus!
*must have strong Analytical aptitude
*be able to test against requirements
*understand business rules and functional testing
*Must be able to communicate well with the development team and senior level managers to interpret requirements..

Technologies consists of : Java/J2EE, SOA, Oracle 9.i / Microsoft technologies(C#/ASP.net) within a web portal environment..


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

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

LAMP Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client is a Software Implementation Company with long-term clients. They believe in giving the customer maximum value. They believe that each employee should be valued, as well. They need a team-centered, experienced Software Developer to oversee important new projects from their excellent downtown-Chicago location.
The Software Developer must have at least 4+ years of experience as a developer. The Developer must be comfortable with evolutionary changes in the collaborative process in an agile development atmosphere. Using LAMP software tools, the Software Developer will lead a team to build customer solution suites. Of course, previous experience with building and debugging PHP code and MySQL databases is a must. The Developer's responsibilities include some customer interaction and project oversight, from requirements gathering to delivery. <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: Experience and skill with Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP are required!

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

Various SAP Opportunities in Chicago, IL

Various SAP Opportunities

My client does not write individual job descriptions for each opening. They hire to a company profile not job specs.

These are some of the openings they have... These are FULL-TIME - 100% travel opportunities (no relo needed)

PLEASE review the information and let me know your interest...

SAP SD (Transportation, OTC) Sr. Level Consultants - 3144
SAP Variant Configurator (with SD) - 3145
SAP WM Sr-Level Consultants - 3146
SAP HR SME or Strong Team Lead - 3147
SAP SRM/ E-sourcing (Frictionless) - 3148
Sr SAP APO SNP/DP Professional. HIGHEST PRIORITY - 3135
SAP QM Sr Consultant - Must be US CITIZEN, West Coast candidates accepted - 3136
SAP Development Manager - West & East Coast Candidates - 3137
SAP Technical Architect - 3138
SAP FI/CO Team Lead - 3133
SAP PP Team Lead - 3139
SAP MM/ procurement Team Lead - 3140
SAP Asset Management Team Lead - 3141
SAP Global Trade Service (GTS) Team Lead Consultant - 3142
SAP Project Manager/ Solution Architect (1 in LA, others east coast) - 3143

____________________________________________________
Paul D
SophLogic
pdedea-AT-sophlogic-DOT-com
6*1*4 - 8*8*9 - 9*8*6*6

Experience: Company Profile
* Locations: Unless otherwise listed most positions are on the east coast or in Mid-west.
* Travel: All positions can be up to 100% travel. It depends on the client and project assigned. All candidates need to enjoy the "consulting lifestyle." Most work weeks are four days on-site.
* US Citizens, Green Cards, H1B candidates are all acceptable unless indicated otherwise.
* All positions are Sr. Level consultants (7-9+ years experience).
* They hire a lot of people from the Big Four & other large consulting firms, but it is NOT required that candidates have Big Four experience.
* Some of the more senior hires besides being in delivery roles we will be required to work on proposals and sales efforts.
* Sr. Consultants usually manage a team of 1-3 members. They have experience in multiple SAP implementations (7-9 years SAP).
* Pay rates are competitive with Big Four and in some cases better.
* PM's & Architect Level candidates are in the 150K+ range.
* PM's/Architects are client facing, SME's, work closely with AE's

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Selection process usually moves quickly. We submit. They review and send to hiring directors & usually have feedback in 48 hours.
* Phone interviews can last 30-90 minutes depending on the interviewer.
* There are separate functional & technical interviews.
* There is always a face to face before offers are made. (Company is in Atlanta, GA)
* All of the above can take place in a week for a good candidate.

Currently they are in dire need of filling the APO, FICO & MM positions.

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

Senior Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

Our Chicago-area Financial client currently seeks a Senior Business Analyst for a
LONG-TERM Contract engagement with OPTION-TO-HIRE.

Client seeks a Senior BA with experience working with Fortune 500 type companies and is capable of working with business process flows within dynamic portal based applications specifically for the financial/insurance/investment verticals.. This company is in a growth phase and will hire the right candidate..

Skills:
* Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure their appropriate participation in all product development efforts
* conduct high-level and detail business requirements documentation for all project modules.
* Create business models and UML artifacts (Use Case Models, Activity Diagrams and Use Cases) to document the business processes.
* Lead scope review (JAD)sessions and priority setup for program planning.
* Provide leadership within the team to identify and facilitate the resolution of requirements, process, and project issues.
* Assist the Quality Assurance team when needed in the creation of plans to test business and functional processes during systems development life cycle and testing.
* Modeling: Business Process Modeling (BPM), Unified Modeling Language (UML)

Must have a good understaning of overall methodologies like: Waterfall, Iterative, Rational Unified Process (RUP), also IT Governance: Process setup and definition for requirements management and change management issues..

Technologies consists of : JAVA/J2EE, SOA, Oracle 9.i / Microsoft technologies(C#/ASP.net) within a web portal environment..









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


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

LAMP Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client is a Software Implementation Company with long-term clients. They believe in giving the customer maximum value. And they believe that each employee should be valued, too. They need a team-centered, experienced software developer to oversee important new projects from their excellent downtown-Chicago location.
The professional must have at least 4 years + of experience as a developer. The candidate must be comfortable with evolutionary changes in the collaborative process in an agile development atmosphere. Using LAMP software tools, the candidate will lead a team to build customer solution suites. And, of course, previous experience with building and debugging PHP code and MySQL databases is a must. The candidates responsibilities include some customer interaction and project oversight, from requirements gathering to delivery. <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: Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP are must.

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Security Manager (1666) in Chicago, IL

Security and Privacy Manager



Why Crowe?

What could you do with a true work life balance - spend time with your family or pursue outside interests? Find out by working for Crowe! Would you like to be promoted based on your abilities versus on your tenure? Crowe values all of your experience and promotes or enhances positions to leverage every employee's contributions. What if you can have all of this with an attractive salary and benefits? Then Crowe Chizek and Company LLC is the firm for you! We understand that in order to be satisfied in your career every aspect of your life should be fulfilled. We offer the opportunities to expand and enrich your career while allowing you a balance with your personal life through a team atmosphere, flexibility and Talent Development. We have maintained an average compounded growth of 17 percent for the past 40 years. through our strong client relationships and employees' talent.



Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values," Crowe Chizek and Company LLC (www.crowechizek.com) provides innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting. Crowe Chizek, a Crowe Group LLP entity, was founded in 1942. One of the top 10 public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, Crowe also serves clients worldwide as a leading independent member of the Horwath International global professional services organization.



In the expanding IT universe, security extends far beyond the walls of your enterprise. Without secure locks, mission-critical infrastructure and data are at high risk of theft from inside and outside your organization.

Crowe Chizek and Company LLC has a proven framework to help organizations align information security with key business objectives. We assist our clients in Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Privacy and Compliance (e.g., Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, HIPAA, Payment Card Industry), and Application Security.

Some of our specific Security related services include:

- Security Strategy Development

- Implementation and Integration Services

- Identity Management

- Access Management

- Web Services Security

- Data Protection Services

- Network Security Reviews

- Attack and Penetration Assessments

- E-Business Planning and Pre-implementation Risk Assessments

- Secure Network Architecture and Design

- Enterprise Security Program Outsourcing

- E-Commerce Infrastructure

- Firewall and Web Server Configuration

- Secure Network Infrastructure and Migration

- Enterprise Security Management and Intrusion Detection

- Remote Access and Authentication Services

- Application Security



Responsibilities:



The Information Security Manager will be responsible for planning, supervising staff, and executing IT Security and Privacy projects, as well as support proposal development, and new solution development. This individual will manage projects to ensure high-quality delivery within the project confines of budget. This position will also perform work, as well as oversee the technical work of junior level personnel. This position will work directly with clients to communicate business and technical aspects of the work being performed. This Manager will set performance expectations for junior level personnel and provide constructive performance feedback on a regular basis. This position will assist or manage the engagement economics of the projects, including budget status tracking, billing, and collection analysis. The Information Security Manager will perform the following responsibilities:



- Manage and lead Information Security Projects.

- Evaluate IS operations to ensure data security and integrity for our clients.

- Manage and lead engagements surrounding the analysis, design, and implementation of security infrastructure solutions (incl. â?? Identity Management, Access Management, Data Protection, etc.) for clients.

- Manage and lead engagements to support our public company financial audits by planning, evaluating, and testing information technology controls as required under the Sarbanes Oxley Act.

- Prepare reports to detail results of evaluation.

- Submit recommendations to client for corrective action.

- Participate in strategic and tactical objectives to include new product offerings, identify additional client needs, and generating new business leads.

- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and identify new opportunities for business.

- Correspond with a variety of clients and communicate security issues, recommendations, and deliverables effectively.



Requirements:



Minimum 5 - 10 years of business experience in the areas of Information Security. Experience within consulting or professional services, or at leading industry public companies is required. We require some prior experience supervising junior level resources in the areas of In

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HTML / CSS Web Developer in Chicago, IL

My Client is seeking an exceptionally experienced HTML/CSS Developer to help create new features, implement new designs and expand upon old ones for a rapidly growing online media property. The successful candidate will have a broad range of experience creating high-traffic websites, with a focus on usability and performance.

HTML / CSS Developer specific duties include maintaining and streamlining all aspects of the company HTML and CSS, creating CSS and HTML standards, working closely with product management, marketing and engineering to map out user models, streamline experiences, and produce both high-level flows and detailed HTML mockups, transform high level product ideas and mock ups into working HTML/CSS, and help define the user model and user interface for new and existing products and features. The HTML / CSS Developer will also juggle several projects at once in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment, be a persuasive advocate for the end-user, educate technical teams on user-centered design principles, and direct design reviews in order to provide the best performance for our sites.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you please email current resume to .
Experience: HTML/CSS Developer job requirements include excellent HTML and CSS skills, experience with JavaScript, the ability to work alongside with developers in ASP.NET and Visual Source Safe in a team environment, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at both a business and technical level. Demonstrated experience designing complex web applications; advertising, content management or e-commerce application experience a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce technical documentation are required. Candidates must be self motivated and focused, with a positive outlook and excellent organizational skills.
Benefits include: Participation in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance and 401 (k) programs, along with annual bonuses and stock options.

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Programmer Analyst - Ruby on Rails in Chicago, IL

We are looking for entrepreneurs, professionals who thrive on growth, opportunity and success. We need motivated, savvy and driven Programmers to make our company reach its potential. Programmers must have at least 2 years experience writing code/script in HTML and Ruby on Rails.

Responsibilities will include: Maintaining web site layout and creating new HTML and RoR pages, Project Management, adding new features/programs for members, improving usability, uniqueness and member tagging capabilities, creating/maintaining databases, adding content as needed, and creating and modifying web graphics and images.
This Programmer Analyst works with VP Sales in search engine optimization, develops new web-based programs based on future company needs, imbeds advertisements and ensures ads comply with advertisers expectations. This Programmer will also manage (and hire) additional IT personnel.
Experience: This Programmer Analyst role requires 2+ years experience with Ruby on Rails, experience in Project Management, ability to thrive in a fast paced environment that requires managing multiple projects, priorities, and relationships simultaneously, strong organizational skills, strong analytical and creative problem solving skills. This person must have the ability to communicate and work with company clients in a professional manner.

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Systems Consultant - in Chicago, IL

Fast growing technology company in Phoenix is looking for a Systems Consultant with a minimum of 4 years of experience. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing company providing valuable insight and contributing to the companys success.



Systems Consultants provide in-depth technical product assistance during pre-sales discussions, including product demonstrations. As part of the product sale, may provide consulting services to customers, such as product training, design and implementation expertise. This position blends a unique skill set of technical know-how along with excellent customer skills. As new avenues for product sales become available, such as new partner agreements, this position will play a role in developing key relations and consulting opportunities.



The qualified candidate must possess good communication and organizational skills in addition to the following:



Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience and training required.

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in real-life enterprise environments required, specifically with Microsoft Active Directory. Expertise with other Microsoft products including Exchange, SQL, SMS, IIS and MIIS are preferred.

At least 3 years of consulting experience and technical sales support in a commercial environment.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills required. Strong writing and speaking abilities necessary to present complex technical concepts in a clear and compelling manner to various levels of a technical and business audience. Must have the ability to handle groups of people in presentation and classroom training situations.

Excellent problem solving skills required. Must have the ability to resolve complex pre-sales technical problems, and discovering solutions to work in diverse customer environments.

Excellent project management and organizational skills needed. Must have the ability to prioritize and estimate time needed to accomplish tasks.

Knowledge of software product development processes desired.

Extensive travel required (greater than 50%).



The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:



Provides assistance on sales activities requiring advanced technical product knowledge.

Provide consulting services, including design, deployment, and training.

Assist customers and prospects in resolving highly technical problems.

Maintains an advanced technical understanding of products and technology.

May provide work leadership to more junior technical support staff.


Experience: call for details

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Senior Oracle Applications Database Administrator in Chicago, IL

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



Salary: $89,000 - $110,000



Overview:

Our client is looking for talented Oracle Applications administrator to design, implement and maintain its Oracle 11i E-Business Suite database system. The administrator is expected to provide leadership and expertise in the operational effectiveness of the E-Business Suite system which includes; upgrading, patching, cloning, installation, high availability, performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.



Additionally, the engineer will be expected to perform database administration activities such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, and maintaining the Oracle 11i E-business suite and 9i databases as well as provide level 2 & 3 support on a rotating basis. It is essential for these engineers to mentor and develop junior DBAs. This is an opportunity to be a part of the team that provides high performing fault tolerant systems for a business-critical production environment. Very limited travel may be required.



Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years IT experience, with the following specific experiences: 4 years of Oracle database administration; 4 years of Oracle applications administration; 2 year of Oracle 11i applications administration; 2 years of UNIX

- Minimum of 2 years experience working in a large organization

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent.

- Able to work flexible hours as required by business priorities

- Hands on experience with Oracle 11.5.9 or 11.5.10 Applications including; Financials, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, ASCP, or HRMS

- Experience installing, upgrading, cloning, and patching Oracle 11i applications

- 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

- Strong database concepts and fundamentals

- Hands on experience with Oracle 9i database management systems and overall Oracle technical environment

- Strong desire and aptitude to learn new technologies and additional Oracle solutions

- Solid Unix system administration fundamentals

- Ability to create SQL & shell scripts for automation of tasks

- Responsible for monitoring, and second and third tier resolution of production issues and alerts

- Ability to mentor and develop junior administrators

- Work effectively with Oracle DBAs, developers, infrastructure teams and external customers to resolve problems with application/database systems

- Ability to implement, enforce, and adhere to standards

- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills

- Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.



Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with DBA support for custom application development efforts

- Experience with MSCA and/or ASCP modules

- Experience with Oracle 10gAS Stack including; Single Sign On integration with the Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Discoverer

- Oracle 9i or 10g RAC experience

- Experience in 24x7 environments



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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