One of the world's top public relations agencies needs an Interactive Graphic Designer to join their web division in downtown Chicago. This Interactive Designer will work closely with senior creative staff to develop and produce online projects for a wide array of clients. A team player with excellent communications skills and the ability to pitch in to help on projects wherever needed is key. The Interactive Designer must be able to work on and off the Mac to develop concept sketches, presentations and board mountings.
Experience: A Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of design experience are required. So is an online portfolio you designed and programmed in HTML or Flash showing a minimum of 2 interactive projects. Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, HTML and Flash are required. If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your resume today to .

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Our Financial Services client currently seeks a Developer for DIRECT-HIRE. Job Title: DeveloperJob description: Reporting to the Manager of Back Office Technology, the Back Office Developer will participate in developing and maintaining the firm's back office clearing system, an automated process that integrates information from multiple clearing firms and prime brokerages to report consolidated risk and financial data, along with a related set of operations and maintenance tools. The Back Office Developer will assist in researching and responding to ad-hoc requests from business users and developers as necessary.Core Responsibilities - Participate in:- Development and support of the firm's mission-critical nightly clearing process- Development and maintenance of a set of start-of-day and end-of-day external and internal reporting tools- Development and maintenance of a set of position, trade and financial reconciliation tools- Investigating and resolving occasional inquiries from operations and financial staffDesired Candidate Attributes:- Must be well a proven T-SQL developer and comfortable with complex stored procedure development and analysis- Must be knowledgeable in application development, preferably in Visual Basic or C#- Must be able to good communicator- Must have a commitment to delivering high-quality data and business processesExperience, Technical Knowledge, and Educational Requirements:- 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server developmento Mastery of SQL Server 2000 is requiredo Experience with SQL Server 2005 is a plus- 2+ years of client application development experience, preferably in Visual Basic or C# is a plus- Experience in the option trading industry is a plus- A bachelor's degree
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Our Financial Services client currently seeks a C++ Developer for DIRECT-HIRE.Job Description: The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing trading system functionality, unit testing, and system integration. Skills required:" More than 5 yrs of programming experience. " Very strong C++ developer with a solid knowledge of socket level coding on Windows. " Strong network programming skills with Inter-process communication experience, TCP/IP programming, C++ sockets, multicasting. " Proficient with high-performance computing environments. " Ability to relate effectively to all levels of associates - management, developers, and operations. " Heavy attention to detail; broad picture view as well. " Strong communication, analytical, and creative skills.
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Our Financial Services client currently seeks a WEB DEVELOPER for DIRECT-HIRE.Job Description: This position has responsibilities associated with on-going website and application development, maintenance, database development, and implementation for various website applications.Tasks will include but are not limited to:· Designing and developing websites based on needs analysis and scope of work.· Designing and developing the necessary back-end database and necessary SQL calls for the applications.· Deploying applications.· Continued maintenance, development, and bug fixes for applications through the use of content management systems and customization on an as-need basis.· Document the website code and applications.Required skills:· Extensive knowledge of HTML, ASP ASP.NET .· Extensive knowledge of MySQL, SQL Server, ODBC.· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.· Experience with source management systems such as Source SafeEducation: Bachelor of Science Degree Salary 60-80K + SOLID BENEFITS AND BONUS
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We are seeking a financial engineer/programmer who will help make important strategic decisions and coordinate all technical aspects of the configuration and support of electronic trading that will impact the competitive position of our well established and growing proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. The available opportunity calls for an experienced candidate, who can effectively leverage technology, implement and manage all IT projects, and provide strategic planning in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
Experience: Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in computer science or computer engineering (GPA at least 3.0) Excellent communication skills/personality is a must. Having financial/trading industry experience is a plus. Some experience with C++ and Java programming languages. Must demonstrate excellent team skills and have serious interest in the trading/financial industry. Solaris, Linux, and Windows proficiency or a combination of the three. This person must be well organized and detail oriented.

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Job Title: Business Intelligent Data Warehouse ArchitectJob Description: We are seeking a Business Intelligent Data Warehouse Architect to join our technology organization. Reporting to the Manager of Back-Office Technology, the BI Architect will take lead responsibility to analyze, design, develop and test database structures for our trading, financial and planning data warehouses and data marts. Specific responsibilities include:" Define Data Warehouse Schema's and Processes to meet the data requirements for business needs" Work with business leaders to gather and analyze business requirements for enterprise reporting" Defining solutions to support the business needs" Assist in defining ETL processes to meet data requirements" Model data with Sybase PowerDesigner.Requirements:" At least 3 years of relevant experience in Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Design, preferably for the financial industry" At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Business Intelligence products, preferably Cognos." Knowledge of databases and SQL is a must, MS SQL Server and MS Windows environment knowledge is a plus" Strong Communication and documentation skills" Undergraduate degree is required, preferably in Business or Computer Science area.Salary - $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 + SOLID BENEFITS AND BONUS
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The Business Analyst is responsible for managing the financial and administrative functions of the assigned Practice Groups in order to assist the Practice Groups in achieving their straight goals and operational objectives. Leadership: Provides financial and administrative guidance and support to the Practice Leaders regarding the management of their Groups. Identifies and plans for the changing needs of the Groups and takes the lead in implementing new procedures to ensure that the Groups are managed smoothly and efficiently. Works with the Practice Leaders and other administrative managers to develop and implement business process improvement programs. Business Planning: Plays a proactive role in working with the Practice Leaders and Marketing staff to develop and implement their annual Business and Marketing Plans. Monitors and reports on the progress of each plan on a regular basis. Budgeting and Financial Management: Directs the preparation of the annual operating budgets of Practice Groups for approval by the Leaders, including staffing levels, billable hours, billing rates, billings, realization, turnover, revenue projections, direct expenses and net income. Coordinates these activities with the Director of Accounting, Chief Financial Officer and the Policy and Planning Committee. Reviews and analyzes the monthly financial reports prepared by the Accounting Department and recommends corrective action as required. Prepares or causes to be prepared any ad hoc financial analysis requested by the Practice Leaders. Client Accounting: Provides support to the Practice Leaders regarding new client and new matter intake, assessment of financial viability of new and returning clients, exception billing rates and analysis of alternative and non-standard billing arrangements. Supports the Group Leaders in performance of routing Group matters, such as AR maintenance and reminders, time entry reminders, attorney evaluation reminders, billing deadlines, etc. Provides other financial and administrative management for the Practice Groups as assigned.
Experience: Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting or equivalent work experience is required; advanced degree in Business or Finance is desirable. Minimum of 5 years of business management and/or financial management experience is required; prior law firm experience strongly desired but not required. Must be fluent with MS Office tools, including Excel, Word and Power Point. Access and SQL skills are preferred. CMS Open and Redwood Analytics experience is desired, but not required. Well developed analytical and problem solving skills, as well as strong documentation skills. Effective communication and presentation skills. Strong diplomacy skills and the ability to achieve results.

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Our Chicago area client, currently seeks a SAP SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS ANALYST with MM/PP experience for a DIRECT-HIRE opportunity.. Participates in business and systems requirements gathering sessions with supply chain business unit in support of projects requiring systems enablement.. Prepares high level IT project assessments to accurately estimate project resources, costs, and timelines.. Translates business requirements into technical system solutions which enable and enhance business processes and satisfy business needs. . Responsible for systems detailed design, SAP Configuration, prototyping of systems solutions, data conversion/migration design and final detailed design documentation.. Works within a project team environment interfacing with business management, business users, project managers, and technical IT resources.. Uses judgment in proactively researching, evaluating, and implementing systems and business process best practices.. Evaluates and communicates impact to the supply chain business unit for system and process changes.. Works with their Manager and Business area on business strategies, system solutions, service levels, IT portfolios, and establishes measurements for internal customer satisfaction.. Provides a single client interface between the Business & IT.. Participates in project and enhancement prioritization meetings with supply chain business unit representatives. Qualifications Bachelors in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Computer Science/Business or related field required.. 4 - 7 years of in-depth IT experience in support of supply chain business processes.. 2+ years of in-depth SAP APO Demand Planning and or Supply Network Planning experience required.. Experience in IT business analysis, developing business process flows, and providing systems solutions to enhance business performance.. Detailed knowledge of systems development cycles, methodologies, project planning and work flow diagramming. Knowledge of supply chain business processes and technical environments. Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal, project management and organizational skills. Experience in supply chain business process outsourcing a plus.. Understanding of supply chain processes within the high tech industry a plus.. Experience implementing SAP in support of supply chain business processes (purchasing, inventory management, demand planning, supply planning, logistics execution, and new product introduction).. Excellent project and program management skills required.. Experience participating in medium to large (10 + team member) projects from start to finish with cross functional members.. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. Ability to present information to team members clearly and concisely.. Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Visio experience required. . Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize appropriately.

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Our client, a MAJOR Financial Institution located in the Chicago-Loop currently seeks a PROJECT MANAGER for a 12+ month engagement. Job Description: The clients' needs are for more application type project managers (business driven projects). Project is related to check processing. Banking background is mandatory. Ability to work with vendors but also understands the banking work processes.Skills:- experience managing budgets, tracking to project plans, chairing steering committees, etc.- someone who can manage a small project by themselves or can easily take direction from a more senior project manager in a program situation;- experience in managing bank projects, internet projects or regulatory projects (with an IT component) is also very helpful.
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My client located in the Loop is looking for an IT Support person to help them with their higher touch first and second level support issues. This person must have experience supporting laptops, desktops, PDA's, phone and voicemail systems. This is a Windows OS environment and the IT Support person must have experience supporting the Microsoft Office suite in a professional environment. Blackberry support is a big plus. Experience tracking issues in a ticketing system is also highly desired. This is a fast paced and demanding environment, but also provides room for advancement.

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Experience: This IT Support role requires 3+ years experience in supporting 200+ users in a professional environment and experience in a Windows environment with the Microsoft Office suite. Blackberry PDA support is highly desired. Exchange and Outlook troubleshooting skills are a big plus. Hardware break / fix support for PC's and laptops are a must.

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If you're ready to take your Interactive design career to the next level, this job is for you!
Our client is a business and technology consulting firm that helps its clients build and design dynamic, user-centric websites to drive their business. Our client is looking for a highly effective User Experience Specialist who is able to bring an in depth understanding of user centered design theory and practice to their growing company. This User Experience Specialist should have agency or design firm experience leading the creative execution of large web and software design projects. A background in e-commerce, e-mail marketing and online advertising is also needed. The User Experience Specialist must be able to understand a target audience's needs and translate them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences. This expert will be the go-to person on design projects so they must be able to communicate clearly, be open to change, and be prepared to deliver projects on tight deadlines. The User Experience Specialist must also be prepared to show a portfolio of past User Experience projects that include page schematics, site maps, user personas, page flow diagrams, usability test scripts and competitive audits.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years agency or design firm experience are required. So is a thorough understanding of best practices in web design, user interface/usability/information architecture and general web analytics. Strong knowledge of fundamental digital marketing and search engine optimization best practices as it relates to UX design is also needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Windows and Mac operating systems, and knowledge of motion graphic design, search engine optimization, digital Marketing, web analytics, HTML, CSS, Flash and ActionScript. Morae, Vignette, Interwoven, Day integration are a plus! Interested candidates meeting the requirements can apply for this position today by sending a resume to .

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The Senior Interactive Developer assists in the creation of interactive work (web and disk-based), designing both front-end interfaces and backend infrastructure to meet client’s strategic needs. The Senior Interactive Developer must have an advanced understanding of current programming and object-oriented design approaches. The Senior Interactive Developer must be capable of leading a project from beginning to end.
Experience: The position requires at least 5 years experience in developing interactive materials: Web-based programming experience, Flash animation, HTML, and ActionScript abilities are required.
Specifically, programming using HTML and CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript 1.0, ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3.0, Flex and other scripting languages is necessary. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with current design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator to translate design layouts into programming templates. Advanced knowledge of integrating video and audio into animations and experience integrating front-end programming with middleware or back-end applications is preferred. And, experience doing light editing of audio or video files and motion graphics or 3D applications will be most helpful.

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Our client located in Downtown Chicago, is looking for a Web Developer. The ideal Web Developer for this position, should have a minimum of 5 years of solid web development experience, which includes : Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of good Macromedia Flash/Flex experience (Flash, Flex and Actionscript.) The ideal Web Developer for this position should have experience in coding concepts and languages and also should be experienced in system design concepts. He/she should have excellent knowledge of related applications and should be able to develop unique insights into the business/technologies. The ideal candidate should have the ability to respond to changing business demands and opportunities.

The ideal Web Developer's specialized knowledge should include, developing technical external/functional design specifications ; providing technical expertise and leadership of the product development lifecycle process ; coaching other team members on relevant technical skills ; demonstrating the ability to work with team on time critical projects ; providing the estimates for project plans and input on required tasks based on customer requirements and specifications ; evaluating modules for performance stability and openness of design ; establishing initial system component configuration ; exhibiting an understanding of the business goals; recognizing the client needs and links needs to specific Application Development solutions and finally, identifying and documenting technical trends and incorporating innovative uses of 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: The candidate must possess excellent development experience in Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. He/she should have good knowledge on Flash, Flex and Actionscript

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One of the world's top public relations agencies needs an Interactive Graphic Designer to join their web division in downtown Chicago. This Interactive Designer will work closely with senior creative staff to develop and produce online projects for a wide array of clients. A team player with excellent communications skills and the ability to pitch in to help on projects wherever needed is key. The Interactive Designer must be able to work on and off the Mac to develop concept sketches, presentations and board mountings.
Experience: A Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of design experience are required. So is an online portfolio you designed and programmed in HTML or Flash showing a minimum of 2 interactive projects. Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, HTML and Flash are required. If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your resume today to .

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We are seeking a financial engineer/programmer who will help make important strategic decisions and coordinate all technical aspects of the configuration and support of electronic trading that will impact the competitive position of our well established and growing proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. The available opportunity calls for an experienced candidate, who can effectively leverage technology, implement and manage all IT projects, and provide strategic planning in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
Experience: Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in computer science or computer engineering (GPA at least 3.0) Excellent communication skills/personality is a must. Having financial/trading industry experience is a plus. Some experience with C++ and Java programming languages. Must demonstrate excellent team skills and have serious interest in the trading/financial industry. Solaris, Linux, and Windows proficiency or a combination of the three. This person must be well organized and detail oriented.

Please contact for more information.

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My client located in the Loop is looking for an IT Support person to help them with their higher touch first and second level support issues. This person must have experience supporting laptops, desktops, PDA's, phone and voicemail systems. This is a Windows OS environment and the IT Support person must have experience supporting the Microsoft Office suite in a professional environment. Blackberry support is a big plus. Experience tracking issues in a ticketing system is also highly desired. This is a fast paced and demanding environment, but also provides room for advancement.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: This IT Support role requires 3+ years experience in supporting 200+ users in a professional environment and experience in a Windows environment with the Microsoft Office suite. Blackberry PDA support is highly desired. Exchange and Outlook troubleshooting skills are a big plus. Hardware break / fix support for PC's and laptops are a must.

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

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If you're ready to take your Interactive design career to the next level, this job is for you!
Our client is a business and technology consulting firm that helps its clients build and design dynamic, user-centric websites to drive their business. Our client is looking for a highly effective User Experience Specialist who is able to bring an in depth understanding of user centered design theory and practice to their growing company. This User Experience Specialist should have agency or design firm experience leading the creative execution of large web and software design projects. A background in e-commerce, e-mail marketing and online advertising is also needed. The User Experience Specialist must be able to understand a target audience's needs and translate them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences. This expert will be the go-to person on design projects so they must be able to communicate clearly, be open to change, and be prepared to deliver projects on tight deadlines. The User Experience Specialist must also be prepared to show a portfolio of past User Experience projects that include page schematics, site maps, user personas, page flow diagrams, usability test scripts and competitive audits.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years agency or design firm experience are required. So is a thorough understanding of best practices in web design, user interface/usability/information architecture and general web analytics. Strong knowledge of fundamental digital marketing and search engine optimization best practices as it relates to UX design is also needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Windows and Mac operating systems, and knowledge of motion graphic design, search engine optimization, digital Marketing, web analytics, HTML, CSS, Flash and ActionScript. Morae, Vignette, Interwoven, Day integration are a plus! Interested candidates meeting the requirements can apply for this position today by sending a resume to .

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The Network and Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for researching applicable technologies and vendors, making selection recommendations and drafting and executing vendor agreements. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with the application development team to help optimize our operating software for use in all of our remote offices as well as recommending solutions for data/voice integration. As the company is rapidly growing worldwide, this position will require an individual with strength and experience in setting up remote international offices; travel will be required when setting up and supporting these sites. This position will be somewhat hands-on and will have 1 potential direct report.

This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a company experiencing explosive growth both in USA and Europe. They offer great benefits and perks like 401K with matching, a workout facility onsite, casual dress (jeans), etc. They are located 1 block from the Metra so it is an easy commute to and from downtown Chicago.

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Experience: This Network and Infrastructure Manager role requires experience in architecting both LANs and WANs, recent experience setting up domestic and international remote sites (preferably with experience in Europe) and experience in vendor contract negotiations. Candidates must possess 5+ years experience.
Operating Systems/Software: Windows Enterprise Environment, MS Exchange, MS SQL Server, IIS
Telecom: Nortel, Avaya
Cisco, Nortel routers switiches, MPLS, TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, DNS

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The Senior Interactive Developer assists in the creation of interactive work (web and disk-based), designing both front-end interfaces and backend infrastructure to meet client&#146;s strategic needs. The Senior Interactive Developer must have an advanced understanding of current programming and object-oriented design approaches. The Senior Interactive Developer must be capable of leading a project from beginning to end.
Experience: The position requires at least 5 years experience in developing interactive materials: Web-based programming experience, Flash animation, HTML, and ActionScript abilities are required.
Specifically, programming using HTML and CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript 1.0, ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3.0, Flex and other scripting languages is necessary. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with current design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator to translate design layouts into programming templates. Advanced knowledge of integrating video and audio into animations and experience integrating front-end programming with middleware or back-end applications is preferred. And, experience doing light editing of audio or video files and motion graphics or 3D applications will be most helpful.

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Our client located in Downtown Chicago, is looking for a Web Developer. The ideal Web Developer for this position, should have a minimum of 5 years of solid web development experience, which includes : Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of good Macromedia Flash/Flex experience (Flash, Flex and Actionscript.) The ideal Web Developer for this position should have experience in coding concepts and languages and also should be experienced in system design concepts. He/she should have excellent knowledge of related applications and should be able to develop unique insights into the business/technologies. The ideal candidate should have the ability to respond to changing business demands and opportunities.

The ideal Web Developer's specialized knowledge should include, developing technical external/functional design specifications ; providing technical expertise and leadership of the product development lifecycle process ; coaching other team members on relevant technical skills ; demonstrating the ability to work with team on time critical projects ; providing the estimates for project plans and input on required tasks based on customer requirements and specifications ; evaluating modules for performance stability and openness of design ; establishing initial system component configuration ; exhibiting an understanding of the business goals; recognizing the client needs and links needs to specific Application Development solutions and finally, identifying and documenting technical trends and incorporating innovative uses of 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: The candidate must possess excellent development experience in Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. He/she should have good knowledge on Flash, Flex and Actionscript

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Role Responsibilities:

- Answer data verifier calls and emails with appropriate responses in a timely fashion.

- Create and maintain a roster of data verifiers, business sponsors, P1Up Process teams, DMO resources and other interested parties.

- Arrange meeting rooms, equipment, resources, presenters, food and beverage for training sessions.

- Create and maintain an assignment list of data verifiers by site and object.

- Review and follow up on the status of data verification submission documents.

- Register data verifiers for access to the data verification web site.

- Create and maintain a MS Outlook Contact directory and distribution lists.

- Analyze data using Excel and Access and report results to leadership.

- Track revisions (add, changes, deletes) to all master roster, assignment lists, site lists, object lists and resource list to insure complete, accurate and timely resource information.

- Write and update Microsoft Word data verification procedure documents.

- Develop and maintain a list of Frequently Asked Questions which includes researching and investigating and coordinating the appropriate response.

- Record and document attendance for meeting attendees, resources and trainers.

- Provide high quality, impeccable accuracy in entering and maintaining data and data records.

- Attend weekly staff meeting and publish meeting notes with action item assignments.

- Work independently with minimal supervision and assistance.

- Initiate extensive follow-up and expediting actions to insure the task is complete in the proper manner within the allocated time.

- Conduct frequent analysis on consistently change project assumptions to assess the impact of each change. Report results of analysis to leadership.

- Use advance Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Visio and Project in the completion of assigned tasks.

- Create and publish Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for training and education sessions.

- Administer Microsoft Sharepoint Web Site.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

- Must have extensive experience using Microsoft Application Suite - Excel, Access, Project, Access and Visio.

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Title: Business IntelligenceLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: FulltimeStart Date: ASAPSkills: Experience of metadata repositories with Informatica versionsThanks & RegardsPhilip RajResource ExecutiveConsulting DivisionPhone: 732.283.0499 Extn: 253Fax: 732. 783. 0439E-mail: URL: http://www.eprocorp.com

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Job Description:
This role supports the accountabilities of the DMO Data Tools Team in the development and delivery of enterprise data tools and applications to support project and production data reports and analytic models.

The DMO Data Analysis Tool/Application Specialist position requires strong business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and building/modifying applications including script build, coding, testing, debugging and installing patches/enhancements to support DMO applications and environment.


Required Skills:

- Minimum of 7 years of technology experience with at least 5 years development/hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

- Strong background in Database architecture and administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or equivalent.

- Background in Microsoft .NET, C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Excel (VBA), Sharepoint and Oracle.

- Knowledge of data architecture and data integration processes using multiple vendor specific packages.

- Experience working with Master Data in SAP or other ERP system.

- Technical experience with database technologies, database programming, web application development, and user support.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

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Our Chicago-area GLOBAL Client, currently seeks an E-COMMERCE BUSINESS ANALYST. This is a LONG-TERM CONTRACT assignment.MUST be able to work on a W2/hourly basis....no corp-to-corp...no exceptions...Responsibilities/Duties: This candidate will be responsible for Business Analysis activities across multiple E-Commerce Marketing projects. Major responsibilities include requirements gathering, working with Solution Architect to transform conceptual ideas into innovative robust solutions, and scope management. This person will be managing project requirements for website development and will be responsible for the definition of product deliverables to ensure smooth integration across a matrix organization. This person must be a good team player and problem solver with strong communication skills (both written and verbal). Utilizes experience and knowledge of Project Management, Business Analysis, and technical skills to Lead the analysis of complex business problems to be solved with technical and non-technical solutions. Serves as a senior subject matter expert associated with content, processes, procedures and business/technology roadmap associated with E-Commerce systems. Leads the detailed requirements stage, analyzes business needs, and validates solutions with the client. Applies functional knowledge to design and customization of workflow systems that provide seamless integration for applications. Translates the business requirements into use cases, activity diagrams, and functional specifications to define the scope and requirements for development projects. Provides leadership on the project team to identify and facilitate the resolution of requirements, process, and project issues. Guides teams to analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, and project timeline. Assists in the development of project plans specifying project objectives, tasks, staff requirements, identification of risks, and contingency planning. Takes ownership of business related issues, performs a consulting role in solving those issues in working with both Business and IT. Performs business impact analysis of new systems and process, and ensures business readiness for deployment. Use case experience a MUST. REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:Demonstrated understanding of business practices and processes, with ability to clearly document and communicate business concepts High proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio Demonstrates a working knowledge of Internet technologies and software design Experience with all phases of software development life-cycle REQUIRED EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Master's degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.
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Job Description:We are looking for a Req pro systems admin with the following skills- Should have good working knowledge of RequisitePro and Requirements Management Process as it related to software development lifecycle.- Should have setup integration between ReqPro and ClearQuest.- Should have worked to at least 2 years with SODA Scripting and/ or Crystal Reports.- Should have at least 1 year experience with PERL and Shell Scripting- Should have worked in the capacity of RequisitePro Administrator changing workflows and a good understanding of ClearQuest schemas and hooks- Should be able to conduct meetings, coordinate with various Development teams, Project Managers to get an understanding of their requirements in setting up process and policies for the Configuration Management team.DESIRABLE SPECIFICATIONS:- 5-8 yrs of experience in the software industry; 3-5 years in Configuration Management area- Excellent working knowledge of Rational Suite of tools; SODA, Crystal Reports, ClearQuest- Knowledge of CMM/ PCMM standards- Knowledge of PERL, CGI, Shell ScriptingWORK PRODUCTS:RequisitePro Setup and implementation, support and maintenance, RequisitePro Customization, Requirements management plans.

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Our client currently seeks a mid-level Technical Writer for a LONG-TERM CONTRACT position.Job Title: Technical Writer Job description: Technical Writer with strong Visio skills to augment our Network Design & Engineering team in developing business processes and updating network diagrams in Visio. Skills required:· Proficiency of Microsoft Office products - specifically Word andExcel· Proficiency in Visio for preparing network design drawings· Experience in developing technical documentation on their own through review of existing material and interviews with staff· Candidate should bring samples of documentation and diagrams they have prepared and to articulate what role they played in the development of these documents. Skills desired:· Experience in developing business process is a plus
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Our Client located in a Chicago suburb currently seeks a C# DEVELOPER for DIRECT-HIRE or CONTRACT-TO-HIRE.Required Skills- C# .net, Oracle PL-SQL development skills(T-SQL acceptable, clear requirements definition abilities, strong analysis skills. Knowledge of stored procedures and functions.Provide estimates for scope of work, ability to track and report on progress.Client is looking for a consultant with both C#.net experience as well as Oracle PL SQL experience. However, If they have C# but T-SQL (MS SQL Server) combination, that may be okay, as they can transfer the T-SQL skills over to PL/SQL without a long learning curve. Experience knowledge in Oracle 10g, PL SQLis preferred, stored procedures and functions, Firm understanding of relational database design. Strong analysis skills within a relational database, experience with conducting impact analysis. Responsibilities will include taking design specs and breaking them down into a logical design path, Provide estimate for scope of work, manage time to scope and project completion and report to PM program manager project advancement. Clearly design scope and requirements, define functional and non-functional requirements. Financial, stock trading and insurance industry experience preferred. In conjunction with Oracle skills. Client is looking for strong c#.net developer consultants to be able to develop as well as train and mentor junior employees. Will be working on both middle application tier and user interface tier depending on strengths and make up of team.
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Role Responsibilities:

- Answer data verifier calls and emails with appropriate responses in a timely fashion.

- Create and maintain a roster of data verifiers, business sponsors, P1Up Process teams, DMO resources and other interested parties.

- Arrange meeting rooms, equipment, resources, presenters, food and beverage for training sessions.

- Create and maintain an assignment list of data verifiers by site and object.

- Review and follow up on the status of data verification submission documents.

- Register data verifiers for access to the data verification web site.

- Create and maintain a MS Outlook Contact directory and distribution lists.

- Analyze data using Excel and Access and report results to leadership.

- Track revisions (add, changes, deletes) to all master roster, assignment lists, site lists, object lists and resource list to insure complete, accurate and timely resource information.

- Write and update Microsoft Word data verification procedure documents.

- Develop and maintain a list of Frequently Asked Questions which includes researching and investigating and coordinating the appropriate response.

- Record and document attendance for meeting attendees, resources and trainers.

- Provide high quality, impeccable accuracy in entering and maintaining data and data records.

- Attend weekly staff meeting and publish meeting notes with action item assignments.

- Work independently with minimal supervision and assistance.

- Initiate extensive follow-up and expediting actions to insure the task is complete in the proper manner within the allocated time.

- Conduct frequent analysis on consistently change project assumptions to assess the impact of each change. Report results of analysis to leadership.

- Use advance Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Visio and Project in the completion of assigned tasks.

- Create and publish Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for training and education sessions.

- Administer Microsoft Sharepoint Web Site.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

- Must have extensive experience using Microsoft Application Suite - Excel, Access, Project, Access and Visio.

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Title: Business IntelligenceLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: FulltimeStart Date: ASAPSkills: Experience of metadata repositories with Informatica versionsThanks & RegardsPhilip RajResource ExecutiveConsulting DivisionPhone: 732.283.0499 Extn: 253Fax: 732. 783. 0439E-mail: URL: http://www.eprocorp.com

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Experience of metadata repositories with Informatica versions

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Job Description:
This role supports the accountabilities of the DMO Data Tools Team in the development and delivery of enterprise data tools and applications to support project and production data reports and analytic models.

The DMO Data Analysis Tool/Application Specialist position requires strong business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and building/modifying applications including script build, coding, testing, debugging and installing patches/enhancements to support DMO applications and environment.


Required Skills:

- Minimum of 7 years of technology experience with at least 5 years development/hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

- Strong background in Database architecture and administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or equivalent.

- Background in Microsoft .NET, C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Excel (VBA), Sharepoint and Oracle.

- Knowledge of data architecture and data integration processes using multiple vendor specific packages.

- Experience working with Master Data in SAP or other ERP system.

- Technical experience with database technologies, database programming, web application development, and user support.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

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Our Client located in a Chicago suburb currently seeks a APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT for DIRECT-HIRE or CONTRACT-TO-HIRE.Required Skills-Ability to demonstrate and provide evidence of past work involving the translation of abstract requirements into tight, concise, and an actionable design Analytical ability to breakdwon larger problems into components. 3-5 years of hands-on software design experience, in a demonstrable, real-world environment. experience in database design, process flow design, and object-oriented/based thinkingSome level of technical document creation experienceThe architect will be responsible for understanding a set of business requirements and transform the same into a technical specification. The technical solution should be consistent with the overall application architecture, and must be compliant with the prescribed design standards for the application. To accomplish this, the individual must be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in a) joint requirements analysis sessions with business analysts, and b) joint application prototyping sessions involving front-end and back-end developers. The architect should be able to quickly gain an understanding of the underlying business problem, and use that to formulate a series of plausible solutions. In conjunction with the architectural manager and other key stakeholders, the architect must be able to identify the optimal solution to a design task.Required Job Knowledge skills and qualifications: Critical knowledge needed to justify the use/avoidance of a design methodology. Ability to demonstrate and provide evidence of past work involving the translation of abstract requirements into tight, concise, and an actionable design Analytical ability to breakdwon larger problems into components. 3-5 years of hands-on software design experience, in a demonstrable, real-world environment. experience in at least one currently extant software development methodology, i.e. RUP, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Anderson Swim Lane methodology.
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Capgemini is one of the world's largest providers of Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services. Capgemini has a vast range of capabilities and the ability to deliver them consistently. The firm's core expertise is in bringing together business, technology, and operations skills to provide truly integrated services. Capgemini has a unique way of working with its clients, which is called Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment to mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, the company helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology, and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 78,000 people worldwide and reported 2006 global revenues of 7.4 billion euros. Business in North America accounts for about 25% of Capgemini's global revenues. Capgemini's Financial Services practice is well recognized for offering creative solutions, thought leadership and technology to the banking, insurance, Wealth Management, asset management, investment banking, real estate, and leasing sectors. The Financial Services practice can leverage a broad set of solution offerings to create tangible value for its clients including: sales and service innovation, compliance and risk management, branch optimization, multi-channel management, claims management, back office scaling, creating virtual service networks, payments, , to name a few. The practice has led major IT infrastructure and business process re-engineering projects with many of the leading banking/insurance/leasing/wealth management institutions Skills required Java with Guidewire

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The Berean Group is seeking a QA tester with a development background experience.
Position Description:

This person will be responsible for writing test script, requirements mapping, and the over testing from end to end.

Skills Needed:

-proficient with testing methodologies preferably interactive approach.
-proficient with a variety of testing tools, Mercury suite.
-experience testing large systems.
-prior experience integrating large scale implementations.
-at least 5 years testing back ground.

Requirements:

- SQL,

- PERL,

- KSH,

- UNIX/LINUX

- messaging technologies

- Interfaces

- SQL

- TOAD
Duration:
6 months

Location:

Chicago


Start Date
: TBD







Experience: Desired skills: .

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We are seeking a financial engineer/programmer who will help make important strategic decisions and coordinate all technical aspects of the configuration and support of electronic trading that will impact the competitive position of our well established and growing proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. The available opportunity calls for an experienced candidate, who can effectively leverage technology, implement and manage all IT projects, and provide strategic planning in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
Experience: Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in computer science or computer engineering (GPA at least 3.0) Excellent communication skills/personality is a must. Having financial/trading industry experience is a plus. Some experience with C++ and Java programming languages. Must demonstrate excellent team skills and have serious interest in the trading/financial industry. Solaris, Linux, and Windows proficiency or a combination of the three. This person must be well organized and detail oriented.

Please contact for more information.

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The Network and Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for researching applicable technologies and vendors, making selection recommendations and drafting and executing vendor agreements. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with the application development team to help optimize our operating software for use in all of our remote offices as well as recommending solutions for data/voice integration. As the company is rapidly growing worldwide, this position will require an individual with strength and experience in setting up remote international offices; travel will be required when setting up and supporting these sites. This position will be somewhat hands-on and will have 1 potential direct report.

This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a company experiencing explosive growth both in USA and Europe. They offer great benefits and perks like 401K with matching, a workout facility onsite, casual dress (jeans), etc. They are located 1 block from the Metra so it is an easy commute to and from downtown Chicago.

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Experience: This Network and Infrastructure Manager role requires experience in architecting both LANs and WANs, recent experience setting up domestic and international remote sites (preferably with experience in Europe) and experience in vendor contract negotiations. Candidates must possess 5+ years experience.
Operating Systems/Software: Windows Enterprise Environment, MS Exchange, MS SQL Server, IIS
Telecom: Nortel, Avaya
Cisco, Nortel routers switiches, MPLS, TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, DNS

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Title: Business IntelligenceLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: FulltimeStart Date: ASAPSkills: Experience of metadata repositories with Informatica versionsThanks & RegardsPhilip RajResource ExecutiveConsulting DivisionPhone: 732.283.0499 Extn: 253Fax: 732. 783. 0439E-mail: URL: http://www.eprocorp.com

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Our Client located in a Chicago suburb currently seeks a APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT for DIRECT-HIRE or CONTRACT-TO-HIRE.Required Skills-Ability to demonstrate and provide evidence of past work involving the translation of abstract requirements into tight, concise, and an actionable design Analytical ability to breakdwon larger problems into components. 3-5 years of hands-on software design experience, in a demonstrable, real-world environment. experience in database design, process flow design, and object-oriented/based thinkingSome level of technical document creation experienceThe architect will be responsible for understanding a set of business requirements and transform the same into a technical specification. The technical solution should be consistent with the overall application architecture, and must be compliant with the prescribed design standards for the application. To accomplish this, the individual must be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in a) joint requirements analysis sessions with business analysts, and b) joint application prototyping sessions involving front-end and back-end developers. The architect should be able to quickly gain an understanding of the underlying business problem, and use that to formulate a series of plausible solutions. In conjunction with the architectural manager and other key stakeholders, the architect must be able to identify the optimal solution to a design task.Required Job Knowledge skills and qualifications: Critical knowledge needed to justify the use/avoidance of a design methodology. Ability to demonstrate and provide evidence of past work involving the translation of abstract requirements into tight, concise, and an actionable design Analytical ability to breakdwon larger problems into components. 3-5 years of hands-on software design experience, in a demonstrable, real-world environment. experience in at least one currently extant software development methodology, i.e. RUP, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Anderson Swim Lane methodology.
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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The Senior Interactive Developer assists in the creation of interactive work (web and disk-based), designing
both front-end interfaces and backend infrastructure to meet client&#146;s strategic needs. The Senior Interactive
Developer must have an advanced understanding of current programming and object-oriented design
approaches. The Senior Interactive Developer must be capable of leading a project from beginning to end.
Experience: The position requires at least 5 years experience in developing interactive materials: Web-based programming experience, Flash animation, HTML, and ActionScript abilities are required.
Specifically, programming using HTML and CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript 1.0, ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3.0, Flex and other scripting languages is necessary.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with current design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator to translate design layouts into programming templates. Advanced knowledge of integrating video and audio into animations and experience integrating front-end programming with middleware or back-end applications is preferred. And, experience doing light editing of audio or video files and motion graphics or 3D applications will be most helpful.

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Job Description:
This role supports the accountabilities of the DMO Data Tools Team in the development and delivery of enterprise data tools and applications to support project and production data reports and analytic models.

The DMO Data Analysis Tool/Application Specialist position requires strong business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and building/modifying applications including script build, coding, testing, debugging and installing patches/enhancements to support DMO applications and environment.


Required Skills:

- Minimum of 7 years of technology experience with at least 5 years development/hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

- Strong background in Database architecture and administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or equivalent.

- Background in Microsoft .NET, C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Excel (VBA), Sharepoint and Oracle.

- Knowledge of data architecture and data integration processes using multiple vendor specific packages.

- Experience working with Master Data in SAP or other ERP system.

- Technical experience with database technologies, database programming, web application development, and user support.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

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One of the world's top public relations agencies needs an Interactive Graphic Designer to join their web division in downtown Chicago. This Interactive Designer will work closely with senior creative staff to develop and produce online projects for a wide array of clients. A team player with excellent communications skills and the ability to pitch in to help on projects wherever needed is key. The Interactive Designer must be able to work on and off the Mac to develop concept sketches, presentations and board mountings.
Experience: A Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of design experience are required. So is an online portfolio you designed and programmed in HTML or Flash showing a minimum of 2 interactive projects. Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, HTML and Flash are required. If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your resume today to .

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Role Responsibilities:

- Answer data verifier calls and emails with appropriate responses in a timely fashion.

- Create and maintain a roster of data verifiers, business sponsors, P1Up Process teams, DMO resources and other interested parties.

- Arrange meeting rooms, equipment, resources, presenters, food and beverage for training sessions.

- Create and maintain an assignment list of data verifiers by site and object.

- Review and follow up on the status of data verification submission documents.

- Register data verifiers for access to the data verification web site.

- Create and maintain a MS Outlook Contact directory and distribution lists.

- Analyze data using Excel and Access and report results to leadership.

- Track revisions (add, changes, deletes) to all master roster, assignment lists, site lists, object lists and resource list to insure complete, accurate and timely resource information.

- Write and update Microsoft Word data verification procedure documents.

- Develop and maintain a list of Frequently Asked Questions which includes researching and investigating and coordinating the appropriate response.

- Record and document attendance for meeting attendees, resources and trainers.

- Provide high quality, impeccable accuracy in entering and maintaining data and data records.

- Attend weekly staff meeting and publish meeting notes with action item assignments.

- Work independently with minimal supervision and assistance.

- Initiate extensive follow-up and expediting actions to insure the task is complete in the proper manner within the allocated time.

- Conduct frequent analysis on consistently change project assumptions to assess the impact of each change. Report results of analysis to leadership.

- Use advance Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Visio and Project in the completion of assigned tasks.

- Create and publish Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for training and education sessions.

- Administer Microsoft Sharepoint Web Site.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

- Must have extensive experience using Microsoft Application Suite - Excel, Access, Project, Access and Visio.

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My client located in the Loop is looking for an IT Support person to help them with their higher touch first and second level support issues. This person must have experience supporting laptops, desktops, PDA's, phone and voicemail systems. This is a Windows OS environment and the IT Support person must have experience supporting the MS Office suite in a professional environment. Blackberry support is a big plus. Experience tracking issues in a ticketing system is also highly desired. This is a fast paced and demanding environment, but also provides room for advancement.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: Must have 3+ years experience in supporting 200+ users in a professional environment. Must have experience in a Windows environment with the MS Office suite. Blackberry PDA support is highly desired. Exchange and Outlook troubleshooting skills are a big plus. Hardware break / fix support for PC's and laptops are a must.

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If you're ready to take your Interactive design career to the next level, this job is for you!
Our client is a business and technology consulting firm that helps its clients build and design dynamic, user-centric websites to drive their business. Our client is looking for a highly effective User Experience Specialist who is able to bring an in depth understanding of user centered design theory and practice to their growing company. This User Experience Specialist should have agency or design firm experience leading the creative execution of large web and software design projects. A background in e-commerce, e-mail marketing and online advertising is also needed. The User Experience Specialist must be able to understand a target audience's needs and translate them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences. This expert will be the go-to person on design projects so they must be able to communicate clearly, be open to change, and be prepared to deliver projects on tight deadlines. The User Experience Specialist must also be prepared to show a portfolio of past User Experience projects that include page schematics, site maps, user personas, page flow diagrams, usability test scripts and competitive audits.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years agency or design firm experience are required. So is a thorough understanding of best practices in web design, user interface/usability/information architecture and general web analytics. Strong knowledge of fundamental digital marketing and search engine optimization best practices as it relates to UX design is also needed. Proficiency in MS Office applications, Windows and Mac operating systems, and knowledge of motion graphic design, search engine optimization, digital Marketing, web analytics, HTML, CSS, Flash and ActionScript. Morae, Vignette, Interwoven, Day integration are a plus! Qualified candidates can apply for this position today by sending a resume to .

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Our client located in Downtown Chicago, is looking for a Web Developer. The ideal Web Developer for this position, should have a minimum of 5 years of solid web development experience, which includes : Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of good Macromedia Flash/Flex experience (Flash, Flex and Actionscript.) The ideal Web Developer for this position should have experience in coding concepts and languages and also should be experienced in system design concepts. He/she should have excellent knowledge of related applications and should be able to develop unique insights into the business/technologies. The ideal candidate should have the ability to respond to changing business demands and opportunities.

The ideal Web Developer's specialized knowledge should include, developing technical external/functional design specifications ; providing technical expertise and leadership of the product development lifecycle process ; coaching other team members on relevant technical skills ; demonstrating the ability to work with team on time critical projects ; providing the estimates for project plans and input on required tasks based on customer requirements and specifications ; evaluating modules for performance stability and openness of design ; establishing initial system component configuration ; exhibiting an understanding of the business goals; recognizing the client needs and links needs to specific Application Development solutions and finally, identifying and documenting technical trends and incorporating innovative uses of 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: The candidate must possess excellent development experience in Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. He/she should have good knowledge on Flash, Flex and Actionscript

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Cisco Network Engineer needed to work for our client in Chicago. The Cisco Network Engineer will design, implement, and administer large scale network systems, implement, maintain and trend LAN/WAN infrastructure, and manage the voice and data communications connecting to remote locations. The Network Engineer will also ensure integrity of BCS, monitor components and report/resolve issues, perform periodic preventative maintenance on systems, and document extensively. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: The Cisco Network Engineer must possess 3+ years experience in a network design and administration role, in depth knowledge of Cisco products and features, and extensive experience in Cisco switching and routing technologies and configuration. Candidates must possess demonstrated experience with the administration of BGP-4, EIGRP, IGMP, and RIP. Experience with the standards and implementation of CAT3-6, Serial, Data, Voice, Fiber required. Cisco certification(s) are preferred, particularly relating to advanced troubleshooting and network architecture. Unix or Linux background is a plus. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:

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If you're ready to take your Interactive design career to the next level, this job is for you!
Our client is a business and technology consulting firm that helps its clients build and design dynamic, user-centric websites to drive their business. Our client is looking for a highly effective User Experience Specialist who is able to bring an in depth understanding of user centered design theory and practice to their growing company. This User Experience Specialist should have agency or design firm experience leading the creative execution of large web and software design projects. A background in e-commerce, e-mail marketing and online advertising is also needed. The User Experience Specialist must be able to understand a target audience's needs and translate them into concepts for compelling interactions and experiences. This expert will be the go-to person on design projects so they must be able to communicate clearly, be open to change, and be prepared to deliver projects on tight deadlines. The User Experience Specialist must also be prepared to show a portfolio of past User Experience projects that include page schematics, site maps, user personas, page flow diagrams, usability test scripts and competitive audits.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years agency or design firm experience are required. So is a thorough understanding of best practices in web design, user interface/usability/information architecture and general web analytics. Strong knowledge of fundamental digital marketing and search engine optimization best practices as it relates to UX design is also needed. Proficiency in MS Office applications, Windows and Mac operating systems, and knowledge of motion graphic design, search engine optimization, digital Marketing, web analytics, HTML, CSS, Flash and ActionScript. Morae, Vignette, Interwoven, Day integration are a plus! Qualified candidates can apply for this position today by sending a resume to .

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Cisco Network Engineer needed to work for our client in Chicago. The Cisco Network Engineer will design, implement, and administer large scale network systems, implement, maintain and trend LAN/WAN infrastructure, and manage the voice and data communications connecting to remote locations. The Network Engineer will also ensure integrity of BCS, monitor components and report/resolve issues, perform periodic preventative maintenance on systems, and document extensively. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: The Cisco Network Engineer must possess 3+ years experience in a network design and administration role, in depth knowledge of Cisco products and features, and extensive experience in Cisco switching and routing technologies and configuration. Candidates must possess demonstrated experience with the administration of BGP-4, EIGRP, IGMP, and RIP. Experience with the standards and implementation of CAT3-6, Serial, Data, Voice, Fiber required. Cisco certification(s) are preferred, particularly relating to advanced troubleshooting and network architecture. Unix or Linux background is a plus. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:

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Our Client located in a Chicago suburb currently seeks a APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT for DIRECT-HIRE or CONTRACT-TO-HIRE.Required Skills-Ability to demonstrate and provide evidence of past work involving the translation of abstract requirements into tight, concise, and an actionable design Analytical ability to breakdwon larger problems into components. 3-5 years of hands-on software design experience, in a demonstrable, real-world environment. experience in database design, process flow design, and object-oriented/based thinkingSome level of technical document creation experienceThe architect will be responsible for understanding a set of business requirements and transform the same into a technical specification. The technical solution should be consistent with the overall application architecture, and must be compliant with the prescribed design standards for the application. To accomplish this, the individual must be able to demonstrate skills needed to participate in a) joint requirements analysis sessions with business analysts, and b) joint application prototyping sessions involving front-end and back-end developers. The architect should be able to quickly gain an understanding of the underlying business problem, and use that to formulate a series of plausible solutions. In conjunction with the architectural manager and other key stakeholders, the architect must be able to identify the optimal solution to a design task.Required Job Knowledge skills and qualifications: Critical knowledge needed to justify the use/avoidance of a design methodology. Ability to demonstrate and provide evidence of past work involving the translation of abstract requirements into tight, concise, and an actionable design Analytical ability to breakdwon larger problems into components. 3-5 years of hands-on software design experience, in a demonstrable, real-world environment. experience in at least one currently extant software development methodology, i.e. RUP, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Anderson Swim Lane methodology.
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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One of the world's top public relations agencies needs an Interactive Graphic Designer to join their web division in downtown Chicago. This Interactive Designer will work closely with senior creative staff to develop and produce online projects for a wide array of clients. A team player with excellent communications skills and the ability to pitch in to help on projects wherever needed is key. The Interactive Designer must be able to work on and off the Mac to develop concept sketches, presentations and board mountings.
Experience: A Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of design experience are required. So is an online portfolio you designed and programmed in HTML or Flash showing a minimum of 2 interactive projects. Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, HTML and Flash are required. If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your resume today to .

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Role Responsibilities:

- Answer data verifier calls and emails with appropriate responses in a timely fashion.

- Create and maintain a roster of data verifiers, business sponsors, P1Up Process teams, DMO resources and other interested parties.

- Arrange meeting rooms, equipment, resources, presenters, food and beverage for training sessions.

- Create and maintain an assignment list of data verifiers by site and object.

- Review and follow up on the status of data verification submission documents.

- Register data verifiers for access to the data verification web site.

- Create and maintain a MS Outlook Contact directory and distribution lists.

- Analyze data using Excel and Access and report results to leadership.

- Track revisions (add, changes, deletes) to all master roster, assignment lists, site lists, object lists and resource list to insure complete, accurate and timely resource information.

- Write and update Microsoft Word data verification procedure documents.

- Develop and maintain a list of Frequently Asked Questions which includes researching and investigating and coordinating the appropriate response.

- Record and document attendance for meeting attendees, resources and trainers.

- Provide high quality, impeccable accuracy in entering and maintaining data and data records.

- Attend weekly staff meeting and publish meeting notes with action item assignments.

- Work independently with minimal supervision and assistance.

- Initiate extensive follow-up and expediting actions to insure the task is complete in the proper manner within the allocated time.

- Conduct frequent analysis on consistently change project assumptions to assess the impact of each change. Report results of analysis to leadership.

- Use advance Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Visio and Project in the completion of assigned tasks.

- Create and publish Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for training and education sessions.

- Administer Microsoft Sharepoint Web Site.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

- Must have extensive experience using Microsoft Application Suite - Excel, Access, Project, Access and Visio.

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My client located in the Loop is looking for an IT Support person to help them with their higher touch first and second level support issues. This person must have experience supporting laptops, desktops, PDA's, phone and voicemail systems. This is a Windows OS environment and the IT Support person must have experience supporting the MS Office suite in a professional environment. Blackberry support is a big plus. Experience tracking issues in a ticketing system is also highly desired. This is a fast paced and demanding environment, but also provides room for advancement.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: Must have 3+ years experience in supporting 200+ users in a professional environment. Must have experience in a Windows environment with the MS Office suite. Blackberry PDA support is highly desired. Exchange and Outlook troubleshooting skills are a big plus. Hardware break / fix support for PC's and laptops are a must.

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

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We are seeking a financial engineer/programmer who will help make important strategic decisions and coordinate all technical aspects of the configuration and support of electronic trading that will impact the competitive position of our well established and growing proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. The available opportunity calls for an experienced candidate, who can effectively leverage technology, implement and manage all IT projects, and provide strategic planning in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.
Experience: Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in computer science or computer engineering (GPA at least 3.0) Excellent communication skills/personality is a must. Having financial/trading industry experience is a plus. Some experience with C++ and Java programming languages. Must demonstrate excellent team skills and have serious interest in the trading/financial industry. Solaris, Linux, and Windows proficiency or a combination of the three. This person must be well organized and detail oriented.

Please contact for more information.

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The Senior Interactive Developer assists in the creation of interactive work (web and disk-based), designing
both front-end interfaces and backend infrastructure to meet client&#146;s strategic needs. The Senior Interactive
Developer must have an advanced understanding of current programming and object-oriented design
approaches. The Senior Interactive Developer must be capable of leading a project from beginning to end.
Experience: The position requires at least 5 years experience in developing interactive materials: Web-based programming experience, Flash animation, HTML, and ActionScript abilities are required.
Specifically, programming using HTML and CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript 1.0, ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3.0, Flex and other scripting languages is necessary.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with current design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator to translate design layouts into programming templates. Advanced knowledge of integrating video and audio into animations and experience integrating front-end programming with middleware or back-end applications is preferred. And, experience doing light editing of audio or video files and motion graphics or 3D applications will be most helpful.

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Our client located in Downtown Chicago, is looking for a Web Developer. The ideal Web Developer for this position, should have a minimum of 5 years of solid web development experience, which includes : Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of good Macromedia Flash/Flex experience (Flash, Flex and Actionscript.) The ideal Web Developer for this position should have experience in coding concepts and languages and also should be experienced in system design concepts. He/she should have excellent knowledge of related applications and should be able to develop unique insights into the business/technologies. The ideal candidate should have the ability to respond to changing business demands and opportunities.

The ideal Web Developer's specialized knowledge should include, developing technical external/functional design specifications ; providing technical expertise and leadership of the product development lifecycle process ; coaching other team members on relevant technical skills ; demonstrating the ability to work with team on time critical projects ; providing the estimates for project plans and input on required tasks based on customer requirements and specifications ; evaluating modules for performance stability and openness of design ; establishing initial system component configuration ; exhibiting an understanding of the business goals; recognizing the client needs and links needs to specific Application Development solutions and finally, identifying and documenting technical trends and incorporating innovative uses of 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: The candidate must possess excellent development experience in Asp.Net, C# ,Javascript, AJAX, HTML / DHTML, XML / XSL, MS SQL server and T-SQL. He/she should have good knowledge on Flash, Flex and Actionscript

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The Network and Infrastructure Manager will be responsible for researching applicable technologies and vendors, making selection recommendations and drafting and executing vendor agreements. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with the application development team to help optimize our operating software for use in all of our remote offices as well as recommending solutions for data/voice integration. As the company is rapidly growing worldwide, this position will require an individual with strength and experience in setting up remote international offices; travel will be required when setting up and supporting these sites. This position will be somewhat hands-on and will have 1 potential direct report.

This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a company experiencing explosive growth both in USA and Europe. They offer great benefits and perks like 401K with matching, a workout facility onsite, casual dress (jeans), etc. They are located 1 block from the Metra so it is an easy commute to and from downtown Chicago.

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Experience: This Network and Infrastructure Manager role requires experience in architecting both LANs and WANs, recent experience setting up domestic and international remote sites (preferably with experience in Europe) and experience in vendor contract negotiations. Candidates must possess 5+ years experience.
Operating Systems/Software: Windows Enterprise Environment, MS Exchange, MS SQL Server, IIS
Telecom: Nortel, Avaya
Cisco, Nortel routers switiches, MPLS, TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, DNS

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Title: Business IntelligenceLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: FulltimeStart Date: ASAPSkills: Experience of metadata repositories with Informatica versionsThanks & RegardsPhilip RajResource ExecutiveConsulting DivisionPhone: 732.283.0499 Extn: 253Fax: 732. 783. 0439E-mail: URL: http://www.eprocorp.com

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Job Description:
This role supports the accountabilities of the DMO Data Tools Team in the development and delivery of enterprise data tools and applications to support project and production data reports and analytic models.

The DMO Data Analysis Tool/Application Specialist position requires strong business skills and would be responsible for reviewing, analyzing and building/modifying applications including script build, coding, testing, debugging and installing patches/enhancements to support DMO applications and environment.


Required Skills:

- Minimum of 7 years of technology experience with at least 5 years development/hands-on technical roles in the field and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

- Strong background in Database architecture and administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or equivalent.

- Background in Microsoft .NET, C#, T-SQL, PL/SQL, Excel (VBA), Sharepoint and Oracle.

- Knowledge of data architecture and data integration processes using multiple vendor specific packages.

- Experience working with Master Data in SAP or other ERP system.

- Technical experience with database technologies, database programming, web application development, and user support.

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

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Our Client located in a Chicago suburb currently seeks a C# DEVELOPER for DIRECT-HIRE or CONTRACT-TO-HIRE.Required Skills- C# .net, Oracle PL-SQL development skills(T-SQL acceptable, clear requirements definition abilities, strong analysis skills. Knowledge of stored procedures and functions.Provide estimates for scope of work, ability to track and report on progress.Client is looking for a consultant with both C#.net experience as well as Oracle PL SQL experience. However, If they have C# but T-SQL (MS SQL Server) combination, that may be okay, as they can transfer the T-SQL skills over to PL/SQL without a long learning curve. Experience knowledge in Oracle 10g, PL SQLis preferred, stored procedures and functions, Firm understanding of relational database design. Strong analysis skills within a relational database, experience with conducting impact analysis. Responsibilities will include taking design specs and breaking them down into a logical design path, Provide estimate for scope of work, manage time to scope and project completion and report to PM program manager project advancement. Clearly design scope and requirements, define functional and non-functional requirements. Financial, stock trading and insurance industry experience preferred. In conjunction with Oracle skills. Client is looking for strong c#.net developer consultants to be able to develop as well as train and mentor junior employees. Will be working on both middle application tier and user interface tier depending on strengths and make up of team.
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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Title: Business IntelligenceLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: FulltimeStart Date: ASAPSkills: Experience of metadata repositories with Informatica versionsThanks & RegardsPhilip RajResource ExecutiveConsulting DivisionPhone: 732.283.0499 Extn: 253Fax: 732. 783. 0439E-mail: URL: http://www.eprocorp.com

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Our Client located in a Chicago suburb currently seeks a C# DEVELOPER for DIRECT-HIRE or CONTRACT-TO-HIRE.Required Skills- C# .net, Oracle PL-SQL development skills(T-SQL acceptable, clear requirements definition abilities, strong analysis skills. Knowledge of stored procedures and functions.Provide estimates for scope of work, ability to track and report on progress.Client is looking for a consultant with both C#.net experience as well as Oracle PL SQL experience. However, If they have C# but T-SQL (MS SQL Server) combination, that may be okay, as they can transfer the T-SQL skills over to PL/SQL without a long learning curve. Experience knowledge in Oracle 10g, PL SQLis preferred, stored procedures and functions, Firm understanding of relational database design. Strong analysis skills within a relational database, experience with conducting impact analysis. Responsibilities will include taking design specs and breaking them down into a logical design path, Provide estimate for scope of work, manage time to scope and project completion and report to PM program manager project advancement. Clearly design scope and requirements, define functional and non-functional requirements. Financial, stock trading and insurance industry experience preferred. In conjunction with Oracle skills. Client is looking for strong c#.net developer consultants to be able to develop as well as train and mentor junior employees. Will be working on both middle application tier and user interface tier depending on strengths and make up of team.
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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