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



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



The Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of applications, and for owning their applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. In addition to development responsibilities, this individual performs basic maintenance tasks on the departments development environment. This includes patching of servers, hardware replacement, monitoring backups, provisioning and de-provisioning of user rights, and acting as liaison to the IT department. The SE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.Intermediate knowledge of server administration on both Windows and UNIX platforms. Should be experience in applying security patches, setting up and monitoring backups, user administration, and basic hardware maintenance.

2.1-3 years of Java/J2EE and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications

3.Familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4.Familiarity with relational database design concepts for OLTP systems, with specific experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6.Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. Experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

8.Intermediate knowledge of web interface programming, including HTML, CSS, and basic graphic optimization and slicing.

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

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

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

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



Planning/Analysis

-Implements architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features as specified by senior resources

-Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

-Collaborates in the writing of thorough, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

-Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form.



Execution

-Follows the Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

-Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

-Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

-Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

-Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

-Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

-Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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



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



The Consutlant within the Tools & Technology group has primary responsibility for the development and/or maintenance of Client and Agency systems that support the delivery of data(base)-driven marketing initiatives that build Client business. Towards this end, the manager may be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of a variety of projects including, but not limited to, the following:

Development of a consumer marketing database

Creation of a centralized repository of Client consumer information

Migration of a consumer marketing database to a third party Vendor

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

Development and implementation of database tools (i.e., campaign management , query/reporting)tool

Development and implementation of user training programs

Production Support for an active marketing database

Development of new functionality for an active marketing database



Specific tasks include:

Vendor Selection

Production Support and System Development

Business Process Mapping

System User Advocacy

Quality Control & Best Practices

Tools & Technology Expertise

Other Technical Support

Compliance and Financial Management

Management and Training

Communication/Teamwork



Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or higher

Five to seven years' experience working as an I/T consultant or at a third party Vendor supporting large consumer databases

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Project Management experience (defining requirements and project scope as well as managing budgets and timelines) – PMP Certification is a PLUS

Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team

Experience with direct response (application and strategy)

Knowledge of Contact Management Tools (e.g., DoubleClick, Top Dog and Unica) is a plus

Knowledge of Query and Reporting Tools (e.g., Cognos, Business Objects, Brio) is a plus

Knowledge of data analytic tools (SAS, SPSS or other) is a plus

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

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



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



The Senior Software Engineer (SSE) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, and for owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of junior team members, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SSE's other responsibilities include project estimation, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The SSE position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 5+ years of Java software programming experience

2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

3. Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

4. Thorough familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to Java and J2EE).

5. Experience applying the MVC pattern to web applications using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

6. Been involved in software applications throughout development lifecycle.

7. Familiar with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

8. Proficient with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies.

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

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

11. Knowledge of Microsoft.NET Framework and the C# language are a plus but not required.



Education and Experience

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

Typically requires 5 years experience in full lifecycle application development capacity.

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

We currently have a position available for Application Support Analyst-Finance, who will provide support to end users in the organization on various types of financial software applications in order to effectively fulfill business objectives. This includes troubleshooting financial applications and software for all internal customers throughout the media group. The Application Analyst will also assist in the implementation of new systems and development of documentation. The essential functions of the Application Analyst are: providing support on the Lawson payroll/ H.R. system.; ability to evaluate and interpret end user information requests that require data extracts and reports using report writers such as crystal reports.; contributes to the development of tools and interfaces between Lawson and other applications such as oracle financial or the web.; work with business units to understand business requirements and business processes in order to properly gather technical requirements for system development, enhancement and support. ;participates in the analysis of user project proposals.; identifies potential problem areas, and recommends optimum approaches for project path.; provides on-call support and problem resolution for computer applications in multi-user computer and communications environments.; provides support for and participates in project-related activities in a variety of scientific/technical areas.; participates in data gathering for purposes of SOX compliance.This is an ongoing opportunity 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: Bachelor's degree; at least 1+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 5+ years of technical experience in total is required for this position. The Application Support Analyst should have in depth experience with Lawson payroll/H.R. system and crystal reports. The candidate should be expertise in extracting data from an oracle database. The ideal candidate for this Analyst position should have strong problem solving, analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of business processes with the experience in media industry would be a plus.

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Job Description : Senior Technical Architect

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

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

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

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





Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Regularly presents new engineering topics to the SE department at staff meetings.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

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

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



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



The Flash Build Engineer (FB) is responsible for the development of rich media applications on the Macromedia Flash platform, and for owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The FB's other responsibilities include project estimation, providing detailed documentation, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's rich media application frameworks and toolsets. The FB position reports to a Senior Flash Build Engineer (SFB).



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

3+ years of Flash/ActionScript software programming experience, specializing in rich web applications

Write clean, documented, reusable and scalable Actionscript code

Maintain a coding skill set at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and share knowledge with others

Thorough familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to rich media web applications

Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

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

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

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

Knowledge of the Cairngorm framework a plus but not required.

Knowledge of non-flash web development platforms (Microsoft.NET, Java/J2EE) is a plus, but not required.



Planning/Analysis

Implements architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features as specified by senior resources

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Core Competency

Able to provide high levels of customer service to internal team members, particularly Project Managers, proactively communicating status and issues.

Able to consider several alternatives, which may not be clearly defined, where problems are similar but not identical to past experiences, where information is incomplete and answers are typically sought outside of the work area. Able to effectively present rationale for identified solution.

Able to anticipate, assess and respond to development problems, working with the appropriate resour

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

My Loop based client is looking for a Software Implementation Specialist to join their team. They develop their own software which must be then implemented on the client site and this person will be managing the implementation process. This position is very client facing and this person must have extensive experience implementing software on a client site. The Software Implementation Specialist is an integral part of the organization and is in charge of the final client implementation and integration. This position may be managing a few contractors on site as well who will be helping with the process.

TO APPLY directly for this position email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: MUST have 3+ years experience managing software implementations on site at a client. This person must have outstanding client facing communication and presentation skills.

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

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

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



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



The Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of applications, and for owning their applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. In addition to development responsibilities, this individual performs basic maintenance tasks on the departments development environment. This includes patching of servers, hardware replacement, monitoring backups, provisioning and de-provisioning of user rights, and acting as liaison to the IT department. The SE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.Intermediate knowledge of server administration on both Windows and UNIX platforms. Should be experience in applying security patches, setting up and monitoring backups, user administration, and basic hardware maintenance.

2.1-3 years of Java/J2EE and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications

3.Familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4.Familiarity with relational database design concepts for OLTP systems, with specific experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6.Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. Experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

8.Intermediate knowledge of web interface programming, including HTML, CSS, and basic graphic optimization and slicing.

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

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

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

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



Planning/Analysis

-Implements architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features as specified by senior resources

-Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

-Collaborates in the writing of thorough, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

-Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form.



Execution

-Follows the Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

-Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

-Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

-Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

-Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

-Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

-Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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



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



Job Description : Senior Technical Architect.net

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

2. Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

3. Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4. Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6. For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

8. For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

9. Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

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

11. Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

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

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

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



Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc Wo

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Job Description : Senior Technical Architect

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

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

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

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





Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Regularly presents new engineering topics to the SE department at staff meetings.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

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

"Smartsource is a trusted international staffing and recruitment firm, building relationships by matching people with opportunities!"

Title: User Liaison II
Location: Chicago, IL
Start: ASAP
Duration: permanemet
Salary: 55-75K
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement: US Citizen
Degree: 4 yr degree required
Experience: 1-3 years
Candidate Must Have : SCT BANNER experience (within Higher Education) & Student Information experience

Scope:
A functional consultant who has extensive applied and practical experience in SunGard's Banner product:

o Consult with supervisor, systems analysts, other programmers and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, hardware and operating system environment, and interfaces with other systems.
o Design or write program specifications based on consultations with supervisor, systems analysts, other programmers and end users.
o May convert designs and specifications into computer code. May compile code into programs and corrects errors detected in compile process. Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications. Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.
o Write and maintain documentation of changes to computer code, programs and specifications.
o Design and code layouts for onscreen user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems.
o Provide technical assistance by responding to inquires regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs.
o Revises program for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes.
o Train end users for technical support staff to use and support program.
o Coordinate with programmers about program revisions. Modifies and maintains software programs written by others.
o Maintain a working knowledge of current releases (version changes and enhancements) of SunGard SCT's Banner.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Strong functional understanding of Student business processes and operations and administrative and/or ERP systems (module) within Higher Education. Must have specific experience in any of the following; Admissions, Recruiting, Registration, Graduation, Student General, Academic History, Financial Aid, Housing and student services processing:

o Experience in any of the ERP and/or administrative systems in Higher Ed required;
o Sungard's (SCT) Banner, PeopleSoft, Datatel, Jenzabar/CARS, IA Plus.
o Experience working with SCT Banner strongly desired and preferred.
o Banner SAR experience desired.
o One (1) to three (3) years experience using on-line data base information systems.
o Excellent communication and customer service skills.
o Minimum of three years experience using desktop and/or laptop computers.
o Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
o Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.
o Experience with on-line database query tools.
o Experience in consulting/training groups or individuals in the use of computers and related.
technologies.

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
Banner Forms creation.
SQL/PL-SQL skills.
Banner Self-Service Products
Project management skills.
CAPP
Report Writing Tools (Crystal Reports, BRIO, etc.)

For immediate consideration, please feel free to reply back to this email with word .doc of your resume, your contact info and availability to interview/start. Julia:

(As it is our intent to offer a safe and healthy work environment for our employees, we conduct a pre-employment background check)

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



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



Purpose

The Software Engineer (SE) is responsible for design and development of transactional and visual web applications, and for owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development and documentation tasks and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SE's other responsibilities include project estimation for small projects, enhancements, and maintenance efforts and providing detailed documentation. The SE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.2 - 4 years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET.

2.Thorough familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

3.For Java Positions Only: Thorough knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

4.For Java Positions Only: Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

5.For Java Positions Only : Experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

6.For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

7.Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

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

9.Familiarity with Agile Development methodology.

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

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

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





Planning/Analysis

Creates architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Works with senior team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form.



Execution

Follows Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Core Competency

Able to provide high levels of customer service to internal team members, particularl

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Programmer/Analyst - .Net

Great company in the Loop is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to join their growing team. This person will be responsible for a wide array of duties including business requirements gathering, analysis and documentation as well as system design and documentation, system support and system development. The core technologies required are SQL server, ASP.Net and C#. This person must have a good understanding of business processes and great communication skills.

TO APPLY for this position directly email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 2+ years experience in a programmer analyst capacity gathering business requirements and working in the core technologies of SQL server, ASP.Net and C#.

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

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We are currently working with a client in the O'Hare, Illinois area who is looking for a full time permanent and also a contract employee for the following position.

Purpose
To design, implement, and maintain a variety of C, C++, and VC++ Applications. Maintain a subsection of the client design and technology. Interact with customers to resolve technical issues. Manage day-to-day workflow for junior developers and provide both technical and personal leadership and guidance to those developers.


Experience: Job Functions
Essential
. Design and Implement various features within our products.
. Contribute to documenting design changes and additions to existing software
. Experience with developing software targeted for WinXP and Vista
. Willing to work with InstallShield tools for packaging releases
. Review and help estimate implementation times.
. Support QA and Tech Support in dealing with product releases and customers.
. Support Customer conference calls as a software expert.
. Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers in how to implement their own assignments.

Educational/Training Requirements
. Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar field
. Six to Eight years related work experience
. Hands-on experience in the following applications and technologies:
C and C++
MS VC++
MS MFC & ATL experience
Unicode
MS Access ODBC/ADO experience
. Experience working with the Visual Studio
. Skills interacting cross functionally with various company associates especially the engineering and quality assurance staffs
. Experience working in a fast paced team environment.
. Experience working with 3rd party APIs or building and supporting APIs
. Experience working with Quality Assurance or Software Testing
. Experience working with numerous International Carriers on technical items.

Other Requirements
. Regularly communicates verbally
. Must be available to travel to a customer's location if needed for technical discussions, approximately 1 to 2 days per quarter.

Thank you,
Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Enterprise Solutions
708-531-8361



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We currently have a position available for a Desktop Professional within Unix/Linux environment. The responsibilities for this position are: performing hardware system staging for Unix and Linux environments and interfaces directly with the datacenter infrastructure, electronic trading production assurance, and networking departments ; help manage the server fleet &#150; installs kernel patches, installs device drivers, installs third party software, and configures network interfaces ; perform hardware troubleshooting, manage spare part inventory, open trouble tickets, and schedule hardware repairs/service calls; responsible for hardware inventory, database inventory updates, hardware migrations, and removal of end-of-life hardware; coordinates production environment changes with the computer operations division in order to maintain a stable production environment. This is an ongoing opportunity by Robert Half Technology.





This position requires experience with Red Hat, Solaris and Security. A BS in EE, CS or CPEG is also preferred for this position. Desktop professional with Unix/ Linux platform is desired for this position. The candidate needs strong communication skills with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Since this is an immediate opening, candidates must be able to interview quickly and start immediately.





<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: This position requires experience with Red Hat, Solaris and Security. A BS in EE, CS or CPEG is also preferred for this position. Desktop professional within Unix/ Linux environment is desired for this position. The candidate needs strong communication skills with the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Since this is an immediate opening, candidates must be able to interview quickly and start immediately.

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This contract to hire position will assist with the internal scheduling of Company project work. Assists with the movement of all jobs through the Creative, Account Service, and Production Teams. Maintains and updates the job folders to insure all pertinent materials are present according to established project process.

Liaison between Account Service, Creative, Proofreading, and Production. Coordinates the production of meeting materials for assigned small meeting projects.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understands, facilitates, and adheres to project process.
2. Works with team input to support traffic workflow.
3. Assists with updating and maintaining time & events and all project information daily and weekly.
4. Provides timely communications regarding projects daily if necessary to staff.
5. Assists with support of projects to provide appropriate schedule/workflow support.
6. Creates, updates and maintains agency job jackets and filing records.
7. Supports with the creation and maintenance of a weekly project report (schedule adherence)
8. Responsible for preparing and packaging and posting project deliverables.
9. Monitors project timeliness by routing work to retrieve appropriate approval signatures.
10. Assists with reporting schedule information and &#147;conflicts&#148; to Group Heads, Account Management, Production and EVP.
11. Schedules process related meetings (PTW, Pre-Production, Creative Reviews, Status and Post-Mortem) according to internal process and provides supporting materials.
12. Assists Production Department with filing and maintains printed sample files.
13. Assists EVP in support of workflow and communications within the department.
14. Performs follow-up activity to ensure that all materials are received as expected, eg, faxes sent to project staff, boxes delivered, communications confirmed working with Office Services staff.
15. Coordinates meeting materials for assigned projects.
16. Gathers, researches, purchases, assembles, etc. meeting materials for small meeting projects.



Delegation of Authority
N/A

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Staff &#151; Works with members of staff on all levels in the company to traffic assignments.
Clients &#151; Strong detail work to adhere to client requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Performed in an office environment. Usually works regular hours, but is required to work overtime as needed.

<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: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

1. Able to interact effectively with other staff members on all levels of the company.
2. 3+ years of previous project management or traffic experience preferred.
3. Able to perform successfully in a fast-paced environment.
4. Detail oriented and highly organized.
5. Able to multi-task.
6. Ability to determine efficient ways to manage scheduling.
7. Service oriented. Customer service experience.
8. Flexible.
9. Proactive.
10. Maintaining accurate filling records.
11. Bachelor&#146;s degree is preferable.
12. Microsoft computer skills including Excel and Word.
13. Strong and skillful communication skills.

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My downtown client seeks a Technical Support Engineer to join their team on a full- time basis. The Technical Support Engineer will provide high level technical support to ensure that all Server and PC hardware equipment and software packages are maintained in optimal working order. They will also provide high-level support and technical expertise in networking technology, including LAN/WAN hardware, hubs, routers and firewalls. This is a "hands on" position that requires strong PC and server technical skills, the patience to work with users of all skill levels, and the ability to work on numerous assignments concurrently.
Experience: Candidates MUST HAVE a completed 4 year degree. Unfortunately, there is no negotiation on that requirement. From a technical standpoint, candidate MUST HAVE 5+ years of experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, Laptop and Desktop PC, and Cisco (routers and switches). Plus skills that may set candidates apart are AS/400 experience and Blackberry support, but those are not required.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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We currently have a position available for Application Support Analyst-Finance, who will provide support to end users in the organization on various types of financial software applications in order to effectively fulfill business objectives. This includes troubleshooting financial applications and software for all internal customers throughout the media group. The Application Analyst will also assist in the implementation of new systems and development of documentation. The essential functions of the Application Analyst are: providing support on the Lawson payroll/ H.R. system.; ability to evaluate and interpret end user information requests that require data extracts and reports using report writers such as crystal reports.; contributes to the development of tools and interfaces between Lawson and other applications such as oracle financial or the web.; work with business units to understand business requirements and business processes in order to properly gather technical requirements for system development, enhancement and support. ;participates in the analysis of user project proposals.; identifies potential problem areas, and recommends optimum approaches for project path.; provides on-call support and problem resolution for computer applications in multi-user computer and communications environments.; provides support for and participates in project-related activities in a variety of scientific/technical areas.; participates in data gathering for purposes of SOX compliance.This is an ongoing opportunity 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: Bachelor's degree; at least 1+ years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. 5+ years of technical experience in total is required for this position. The Application Support Analyst should have in depth experience with Lawson payroll/H.R. system and crystal reports. The candidate should be expertise in extracting data from an oracle database. The ideal candidate for this Analyst position should have strong problem solving, analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of business processes with the experience in media industry would be a plus.

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We are currently working with a client in the downtown Chicago area who is looking for a contract to hire consultant for a Technical Specialist - Infrastructure Software position.

Assignment Description / Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert with a focus on systems, database and application software performance optimization, monitoring and tracking. Addressing software, hardware, infrastructure, configuration, and environment integration for mission critical vendor products. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, integrating and supporting variety of mainframe, mid-frame and PC operating systems and ancillary products to improve systems and application efficiencies. Extensive "hands-on" experience with specific environments and integration relationships to related products.


Experience: JOB REQUIREMENTS:
. Bachelor Degree with 4 years experience OR 6 years experience. Experience in the following technologies: MQ, DB2, WAS, CICS, JAVA
. Analyzes and monitors systems and application performance metrics
. Propose solutions and enhancements to optimize performance. Works with project teams to implement needed improvements in infrastructure, in database systems or in applications
. Reviews deployment and testing procedures and recommends process improvements that address performance and monitoring of infrastructure, database and application systems
. Coordinates with Enterprise initiatives on monitoring and improving systems performance
. Analyzes hardware and software needs and recommends upgrades or new purchases
. Can discuss industry and marketplace trends and directions
. Can identify, discuss and solve key operational issues and considerations
. Can guide and assist other software specialists within specific field of expertise
. Formulates system scope, requirements, objectives and alternatives
. Works in all phases of systems project activities. Project oversight and assessments provided. Can describe key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for standards, policies and practices. Provides status / assessment reporting to management.
. Performs or oversees software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. Has in-depth knowledge of components of the subject matter.

Two very important requirements are strong performance tuning and testing skills.

Thank you,

Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Enterprise Solutions
708-531-8362





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Robert Half Technology is looking for a High-level Flash/Actionscript developer who can start immediately. My client is working on a e-large development project using Actionscript 3.The Flash developer should have experience with Actionscript 3 to help build online courses. The candidate will program eLearning simulations, presentations, exercises and will also build both templates and final course screens. This is an ongoing opportunity 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: The developer must be experienced with Flash/Actionscript 3 using either the timeline or more object-oriented methods, including developing classes, sub-classes and components.

The ideal candidate should closely follow specifications and also contributes new ideas and approaches. Experience working with Graphic design, media creation, Flash/ Flex together and prior elearning development is a plus.




The developer must be dependable, thorough, accurate, a good communicator, able to work well with all team members and have great attention to detail and high quality standa

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Our Client a leader in their industry,seeks an experienced Crystal Reports Developer with BO XI. This is a 3-6+ month CONTRACT enagement with possible extenstions.Job Title: Crystal Reports DeveloperRequired Skills: 3-6 years of experience designing & creating Crystal Reports in BO XI Helpful Skills: SQL, PeopleSoft HCM and EPM 8.9 Job description: As part of the development team, will design & create Crystal Reports in BO XI from PeopleSoft EPM based on functional specifications.
Experience: RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS)WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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Interactive Web Designer / Art Director needed to work for a design boutique that works with globally recognized brands to create unique experiences across channels &#150; with an emphasis on online.

We are seeking a mid-to senior level Web Designer / Art Director. Candidates must be able to concept and produce both motion and interactive design with a solid understanding of online branding. This Designer will have a willingness to work with others while being able to lead when needed. Design craft is paramount; including a strong sense of composition, typography and attention to detail. This Art Director should be as comfortable working within existing visual systems as inventing new ones. He/she must have a passion to push the capabilities of the web environment to create sophisticated design experiences that meet the unique needs of our clients and their site visitors.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: This Interactive Web Designer / Art Director position requires an undergraduate degree in graphic design or interaction design, a minimum of 3 years web design experience (in agency or design firm) and proficiency in Adobe CS3. Working knowledge of HTML and Flash is required.

Working to expert knowledge of: action script, java script, CSS, PHP and video technologies, client-facing experience with consumer brands, and eCommerce experience area all considered a plus. Print experience is also desired.

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Our Client a leader in their industry,seeks an experienced Crystal Reports Developer with BO XI. This is a 3-6+ month CONTRACT enagement with possible extenstions.Job Title: Crystal Reports DeveloperRequired Skills: 3-6 years of experience designing & creating Crystal Reports in BO XI Helpful Skills: SQL, PeopleSoft HCM and EPM 8.9 Job description: As part of the development team, will design & create Crystal Reports in BO XI from PeopleSoft EPM based on functional specifications.
Experience: RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON QUALIFICATIONS)WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADING

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We are seeking a professional with development experience to work on a custom web content management system. The appropriate candidate will possess 3+ years of experience developing websites in a corporate environment. The Web Developer will create, install, configure, maintain, administer support and troubleshoot for the company website and will also sustain services, applications and their related network components and environment.
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: The Web Developer should have development experience to perform web content migration between content management systems. The appropriate candidate will possess 3+ years of experience developing websites in a corporate environment. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and HTML. Experience with other programming languages and databases is a plus.

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A design boutique that works with globally recognized brands to create unique experiences across channels &#150; with an emphasis on online.

We are seeking a mid-to senior level web designer/art director. A qualified candidate can concept and produce both motion and interactive design with a solid understanding of online branding. This designer has a willingness to work with others while being able to lead when needed. Design craft is paramount; including a strong sense of composition, typography and attention to detail. Should be as comfortable working within existing visual systems as inventing new ones. Must have a passion to push the capabilities of the web environment to create sophisticated design experiences that meet the unique needs of our clients and their site visitors.<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: Required:
&#149; An undergraduate degree in graphic design or interaction design
&#149; Minimum 3 yrs web design experience (in agency or design firm)
&#149; Proficient in Adobe CS3
&#149; Working knowledge of HTML and Flash

Plusses:
&#149; Working to expert knowledge of: action script, java script, CSS, PHP and video technologies
&#149; Client-facing experience with consumer brands
&#149; eCommerce experience
&#149; Print experience

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We are currently working with a client in the downtown Chicago area who is looking for a contract to hire consultant for a Technical Specialist - Infrastructure Software position.

Assignment Description / Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert with a focus on systems, database and application software performance optimization, monitoring and tracking. Addressing software, hardware, infrastructure, configuration, and environment integration for mission critical vendor products. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, integrating and supporting variety of mainframe, mid-frame and PC operating systems and ancillary products to improve systems and application efficiencies. Extensive "hands-on" experience with specific environments and integration relationships to related products.


Experience: JOB REQUIREMENTS:
. Bachelor Degree with 4 years experience OR 6 years experience. Experience in the following technologies: MQ, DB2, WAS, CICS, JAVA
. Analyzes and monitors systems and application performance metrics
. Propose solutions and enhancements to optimize performance. Works with project teams to implement needed improvements in infrastructure, in database systems or in applications
. Reviews deployment and testing procedures and recommends process improvements that address performance and monitoring of infrastructure, database and application systems
. Coordinates with Enterprise initiatives on monitoring and improving systems performance
. Analyzes hardware and software needs and recommends upgrades or new purchases
. Can discuss industry and marketplace trends and directions
. Can identify, discuss and solve key operational issues and considerations
. Can guide and assist other software specialists within specific field of expertise
. Formulates system scope, requirements, objectives and alternatives
. Works in all phases of systems project activities. Project oversight and assessments provided. Can describe key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for standards, policies and practices. Provides status / assessment reporting to management.
. Performs or oversees software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages. Has in-depth knowledge of components of the subject matter.

Two very important requirements are strong performance tuning and testing skills.

Thank you,

Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Enterprise Solutions
708-531-8362





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We are currently working with a client in the O'Hare, Illinois area who is looking for a full time permanent and also a contract employee for the following position.

Purpose
To design, implement, and maintain a variety of C, C++, and VC++ Applications. Maintain a subsection of the client design and technology. Interact with customers to resolve technical issues. Manage day-to-day workflow for junior developers and provide both technical and personal leadership and guidance to those developers.


Experience: Job Functions
Essential
. Design and Implement various features within our products.
. Contribute to documenting design changes and additions to existing software
. Experience with developing software targeted for WinXP and Vista
. Willing to work with InstallShield tools for packaging releases
. Review and help estimate implementation times.
. Support QA and Tech Support in dealing with product releases and customers.
. Support Customer conference calls as a software expert.
. Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers in how to implement their own assignments.

Educational/Training Requirements
. Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar field
. Six to Eight years related work experience
. Hands-on experience in the following applications and technologies:
C and C++
MS VC++
MS MFC & ATL experience
Unicode
MS Access ODBC/ADO experience
. Experience working with the Visual Studio
. Skills interacting cross functionally with various company associates especially the engineering and quality assurance staffs
. Experience working in a fast paced team environment.
. Experience working with 3rd party APIs or building and supporting APIs
. Experience working with Quality Assurance or Software Testing
. Experience working with numerous International Carriers on technical items.

Other Requirements
. Regularly communicates verbally
. Must be available to travel to a customer's location if needed for technical discussions, approximately 1 to 2 days per quarter.

Thank you,
Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Enterprise Solutions
708-531-8361



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Robert Half Technology is looking for a High-level Flash/Actionscript developer who can start immediately. My client is working on a e-large development project using Actionscript 3.The Flash developer should have experience with Actionscript 3 to help build online courses. The candidate will program eLearning simulations, presentations, exercises and will also build both templates and final course screens. This is an ongoing opportunity 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: The developer must be experienced with Flash/Actionscript 3 using either the timeline or more object-oriented methods, including developing classes, sub-classes and components.

The ideal candidate should closely follow specifications and also contributes new ideas and approaches. Experience working with Graphic design, media creation, Flash/ Flex together and prior elearning development is a plus.




The developer must be dependable, thorough, accurate, a good communicator, able to work well with all team members and have great attention to detail and high quality standa

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Are you looking for a position that will allow you to use your creativity? If so, we have the position for you to make a significant impact with our client's website.

The Web Developer will create, install, configure, maintain, administer support and troubleshoot for the company website and will also sustain services, applications and their related network components and environment. The Developer will maintain and create new web applications for the company website by adding to or altering existing content. He/she will be responsible for updating charts, margin information & repairing codes. The Web Developer should have in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and applications in addition to a solid understanding of business strategy.

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: The Web Developer must possess a Bachelors Degree in computer science or a related field, plus 3+ years of web related experience. Candidate should be well versed in web technologies and tools such as XHTML, Java Script, PHP, Flash, C#, Action script and SQL.

The Developer must work well in a team environment and should be able to effectively express technical concepts, ideas, instructions and information.

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Programmer/Analyst - .Net

Great company in the Loop is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to join their growing team. This person will be responsible for a wide array of duties including business requirements gathering, analysis and documentation as well as system design and documentation, system support and system development. The core technologies required are SQL server, ASP.Net and C#. This person must have a good understanding of business processes and great communication skills.

TO APPLY for this position directly email a resume to Brad Scott at:
Experience: 2+ years experience in a programmer analyst capacity gathering business requirements and working in the core technologies of SQL server, ASP.Net and C#.

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

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My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a Sharepoint Architect to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint Architect will oversee and participate in the architectural design, development, customization and integration efforts of enterprise solutions involving Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms, and Business Intelligence.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 4+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 3+ years of Sharepoint technical lead and architecture experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication abilities are an absolute requirement.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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We are currently seeking to fill a Software Developer 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.


A Chicago-based trading firm seeks a Software Developer who wants to make an impact on the business. Essential to the position is to maintain code and develop new functionality to existing software as well as to design new features (enhancements), fundamental for our electronic trading system used by our U.S and European proprietary business.

Youll work with traders, financial engineers and other IT staff on applications geared for: Front-Office Trading, Electronic Trading Systems, Position Keeping, Back-Office Systems and Exchange Connectivity Interfaces.

We value and compensate for individual, team and firm wide performance. We encourage independent and collaborative contributions and continuous learning

The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of experience developing C++ based software or academic equivalent
- Excellent understanding of the Standard Template Library (STL).
- Excellent UNIX/Linux skills and SQL skills.

The position requires the ability to diagnose problems and develop solutions to meet trading and business goals and communicating clearly with colleagues across disciplines.

Proven troubleshooting skills and enjoyment of teamwork is essential. Knowing when to listen and when to speak up is necessary to be effective. Familiarity with financial markets is desirable. The willingness to learn is indispensable

Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of commercial software development work experience
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
- Solid troubleshooting skills
- System programming knowledge of Linux and Windows
- Proficient with the use of STL and POSIX threads
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, UNIX Shell, awk, etc) is required
- Knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
- Familiarity with web technologies like php, AJAX, a plus.

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

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My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a .NET Developer with Sharepoint experience to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint consultant will provide professional consulting services on Sharepoint development projects in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of enterprise- scale information portals and content management systems for mid- market and Fortune 500 clients.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 2+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 1+ year of Sharepoint experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication is an absolute requirement.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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We are looking for a Business Analyst with Intermediate Charles River OMS experience to assist in the upgrade to CRD 8.x

Conducts analysis with expertise in different business areas, application wide analysis and proposal of solutions. Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements. Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, recommends alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization.

Responsible for high level implementation plans, data and process models, cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and return on investments. These resources are also able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Business Analysts should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.
Experience: -Must have significant prior experience in analyzing and documenting OMS workflows. As well as a solid understanding of trading functionality, financial instruments, data requirements surrounding trading in capital markets.

-Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.

-Advanced level analytical skills, requirements gathering, high level technical and functional design related to Charles River OMS

-Advanced MS Office Suites, Professionalism, Detail Oriented, Technical Documentation, Testing, and Verbal Communication

-Intermediate SQL, MS Access, Lotus Notes

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SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Technology and creativity serve the idea. Together. To view them any other way is to view them with the narrowest of vision.

We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.

To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect.

Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it.

Job Title:
Manager, Program Management – CPG, MFG or Retail Verticals

Job Summary:
This exciting leadership opportunity for a senior-level Project Management professional encompasses all facets of project management, client management and team leadership. Ideal candidate should have proven track record in leading and delivering Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail related solutions from top consultancies such as Accenture, Deloitte, etc.

The most typical project roles for the Manager, Program Management are Track Lead (TL), which usually consists of leading tracks of work (3-8 people) as part of a larger project, and Project Manager (PM), which consists of leading project teams of 15-25 people.

He/she must have a deep understanding of project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced and integrated solutions to our client’s challenging business problems.

He/she must have solid problem solving skills, business skills, verbal and written communication skills. The Manager, Program Management must have excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. He/she must have a deep understanding of project management tools and approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to deliver balanced and integrated solutions to our client's challenging business problems.

Responsibilities:
Oversees the development and tracking of integrated project plans. Adapts and applies the Sapient delivery approach to meet project objectives and client business drivers.
Establishes and maintains project communications.
Oversees project estimations. Oversees the development of project deliverables.
Establishes and maintains processes to manage scope throughout the project lifecycle. Identifies and manages project issues.
Sets project quality and performance standards. Assesses and manages risk over the project lifecycle. Maintains project tracking and information systems.
Partners with others to lead teams of 15-25 individuals. Builds and structures project teams to ensure maximum performance. Provides purpose, direction and motivation to team. Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria.
Ensures key project-wide roles and responsibilities are defined. Ensures the use of best practices and applies lessons learned from previous projects. Ensures a positive, collaborative work environment for the team.
Directly supervises the work of Associate Project Manager(s). Mentors and coaches project team members, as appropriate. Manages third-party partner and/or vendor relationships, as necessary.
Responsible for ongoing client satisfaction. Manages peer-level client relationships (expectations, communications, negotiations, escalation, feedback, etc.). Develops relationships with key client stakeholders and client executives.
Provides day-to-day project contact for the client.
Participates in recruitment and hiring activities, including interviewing and conducting hiring exercises for Associates, Sr. Associates and other Managers within the Program Management Domain.
Manages the career of up to 6 individuals.
Participates in, and assists with, company events such as training and internal initiatives.
Contributes to the ongoing development of the Program Management Domain and community at Sapient.
Actively shares knowledge and learning from project experiences.

Experience Guidelines
5-10 years of industry experience
2+ years project management experience in successfully delivering IT solutions in Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing or Retail Verticals.
Led diverse teams of 10 or more people in dynamic and fast-paced environments
Accountability for budget or client revenue of $3mm or higher
1-2 years of client management experience with primary accountability for peer-level client relationships (preferably at the executive level)
Experienced multiple full project lifecycles from business development to final delivery
Led teams with multiple discipline representation (especially technology, creative, and strategy)
Direct managerial responsibility for 2+ or more individuals
Experience using object oriented design and development methodologies preferred Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and MS Project; knowledge of Visio
Frequent travel may be required.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
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About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.

Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

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Senior Software Engineer - C# .Net

Located in the Loop, my client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer skilled in development in C# and ASP.Net. Experience with .NET windows forms development, including custom user control development is important. They use SQL server as the backend for their applications. This company is on the leading edge using the latest .Net 3.0 technologies. They are seeking a well rounded player who has a great personality and communication skills to go along with strong .Net fundamentals (C# / ASP.Net).

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Experience: This Software Engineer role requires 3+ years experience developing in C# and ASP.Net with SQL backend in a professional environment.

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My client, a downtown consulting company, seeks a Sharepoint Architect to join their team on a full- time basis. The Sharepoint Architect will oversee and participate in the architectural design, development, customization and integration efforts of enterprise solutions involving Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms, and Business Intelligence.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 4+ years of .NET experience (VB.NET or C# and ASP.NET) and SQL Server. They MUST also have 3+ years of Sharepoint technical lead and architecture experience. This position is extremely client- focused, so excellent communication abilities are an absolute requirement.

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We are looking for a Business Analyst with Intermediate Charles River OMS experience to assist in the upgrade to CRD 8.x

Conducts analysis with expertise in different business areas, application wide analysis and proposal of solutions. Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements. Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, recommends alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization.

Responsible for high level implementation plans, data and process models, cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and return on investments. These resources are also able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Business Analysts should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.
Experience: -Must have significant prior experience in analyzing and documenting OMS workflows. As well as a solid understanding of trading functionality, financial instruments, data requirements surrounding trading in capital markets.

-Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD, and DRP sessions, etc. Should also be able to perform as a team leader when necessary.

-Advanced level analytical skills, requirements gathering, high level technical and functional design related to Charles River OMS

-Advanced MS Office Suites, Professionalism, Detail Oriented, Technical Documentation, Testing, and Verbal Communication

-Intermediate SQL, MS Access, Lotus Notes

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We are currently working with a client in the O'Hare, Illinois area who is looking for a full time permanent and also a contract employee for the following position.

Purpose
To design, implement, and maintain a variety of C, C++, and VC++ Applications. Maintain a subsection of the client design and technology. Interact with customers to resolve technical issues. Manage day-to-day workflow for junior developers and provide both technical and personal leadership and guidance to those developers.


Experience: Job Functions
Essential
. Design and Implement various features within our products.
. Contribute to documenting design changes and additions to existing software
. Experience with developing software targeted for WinXP and Vista
. Willing to work with InstallShield tools for packaging releases
. Review and help estimate implementation times.
. Support QA and Tech Support in dealing with product releases and customers.
. Support Customer conference calls as a software expert.
. Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers in how to implement their own assignments.

Educational/Training Requirements
. Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar field
. Six to Eight years related work experience
. Hands-on experience in the following applications and technologies:
C and C++
MS VC++
MS MFC & ATL experience
Unicode
MS Access ODBC/ADO experience
. Experience working with the Visual Studio
. Skills interacting cross functionally with various company associates especially the engineering and quality assurance staffs
. Experience working in a fast paced team environment.
. Experience working with 3rd party APIs or building and supporting APIs
. Experience working with Quality Assurance or Software Testing
. Experience working with numerous International Carriers on technical items.

Other Requirements
. Regularly communicates verbally
. Must be available to travel to a customer's location if needed for technical discussions, approximately 1 to 2 days per quarter.

Thank you,
Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Enterprise Solutions
708-531-8361



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