J2EE Developer in Chicago, IL

Description
Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions. These application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools. Participates in the design, development and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies. May provide technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource. Will not have direct reports but may lead projects and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations. Will collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities. Works under minimal supervision, with general guidance from more senior project members. Typically requires 5-7 years of experience.


Qualifications
. In-depth knowledge of Java J2EE and frameworks such as Struts 2 & Spring (3 yrs min)
. In-depth knowledge Hibernate a must (1+ yrs min)
. Knowledge of web presentation technologies (CSS, Freemarker, HTML, etc..) (1+ yrs min)
. Comfortable with Unix and Unix Shell scripting
. Familiar with Sybase database and strong SQL skills
. Excellent communication skills
. Familiar with basic project management processes
. Motivated to make a difference

Desired Skills
. Capital markets experience preferred. Strong math skills.
. Experience with Bloomberg preferred.
. JMS experience a plus.
. Solid results driven history in managing large projects with multiple Scopes and aggressive timelines.



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Applications Database Administrator in CHICAGO, IL

This position is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving database environments. This position plays an integral role in the maintenance, support, and enhancements of business critical applications. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.

This person will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of ETL processes between disparate systems. Design new databases to meet application requirements, perform database object review, creation, maintenance, and change control. He or she will monitor relational databases to optimize performance, resource use, backup/recovery, and physical implementation, monitor and maintain database security, and support highly-available database technologies (clustering). They will migrate databases between servers and various platforms, implement SQL Server Reporting services support and implementation, Fault analysis and resolution, and implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions such as replication and Log Shipping. He/she will investigate and resolve reported application issues escalating issues as necessary to application owners, document data flows, application specifications from a DB perspective, and system procedures, and provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis. Flexible to work overtime as required.
Experience: The candidate must have a BA/BS in computer science/related field, strong expertise (5+ years) in SQL Server 2000 and 2005, and proven troubleshooting abilities. He/she must have specific SQL Server Administration experience including: Triggers, stored procedure code, development and standardization, data integration and migration, management studio, SQL XML,
Database Auditing and Controls, Strong understanding of security implementation, Strong knowledge of Windows 2000, 2003 and XP, Expert knowledge of SQL and Stored Procedure Language, Expert knowledge of relational database concepts, Ability to translate Logical Data Models into physical structures, SQL Server performance management and tuning, Strong planning and analysis skills, Strong documentation skills, Ability to mentor/guide junior database administrators, and Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior application development experience including architectural and design skills are strongly preferred as well as prior experience with Oracle.

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Network/Systems Analyst in Chicago, IL

Looking for:

- Someone who can take a problem and dig deep into it using debugging or system internal utilities to identify what is really going on (pure end to end technologist).

- Someone who has experience in debugging/troubleshooting and performance analysis (not developement).

HM must have someone who is communicative/open to sharing info with/comfortable with contacting other team members - this is a MUST.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Application Performance and Troubleshooting team is looking for a technical heavy hitter to work across various technical areas representing end-to-end application performance. The focus of this position is application performance analysis, modeling, and troubleshooting for distributed systems such as client/server, n-tier, market data, trading, and web applications.

The ability to effectively engage and bridge the knowledge gaps between different technology specializations is critical to this position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate has 7+ years experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting heterogeneous systems. The desired applicant is a specialist in one or more technology/platform(s) but has familiarity and at least a cursory understanding of most areas listed below:

- Unix/Linux Administration/Internals
- Windows Administration/Internals
- Web Administration (J2EE, Load Balancing, HTTP, TLS)
- Distributed Systems (Client/Server, n-tier)
- TCP Internals (data flow, re-transmission, windowing, etc..)
- Relational Database architecture/internals (Sybase, Oracle, MS SQL Server)

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills:
- Strong communication and task management skills
- Detail oriented
- Experience in mining and formalizing technical requirements
- Understanding of systems performance concepts
- Network and systems management knowledge
- Able to dynamically multi-task across numerous issues in a high pressure environment.
- Network protocol analysis
- Trend analysis
- Familiarity with network and system monitoring tools
- Ability to model a system end-to-end and identify performance issues and bottlenecks

Desired Skills:
- Experience with OPNET IT Guru and ACE
- Experience with Ethereal and/or Sniffers for troubleshooting application performance
- Understanding of ITIL or IT Service Management

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Sr. Applications Developer (Job #8649) in Chicago, IL

Position: Senior Applications Developer
Location: Chicago, IL (loop area)
Long term Open Ended Contract 40 hour weeks normal business hours.

Smartsource is seeking a senior applications developer who has experience working with ASP.NET, JavaScript, SQL, and other web-based technologies.

Requirements
Mandatory Working Experience
" Two years of JavaScript development in an AJAX architecture
" Three years development experience in HTML, CSS, and XHTML
" Three years of XML, XSLT, and ASP.NET development
" Advanced fluency in SQL. Proficiency with complex stored procedure development.
" Has worked in multi-developer environments participating in full development lifecycle from design through product rollout

Mandatory Qualifications
" Thorough understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts
" Thorough understanding of database concepts
" Experience with a SQL-based server product
" Demonstrable capability for application visual design
" Strong communication, problem solving, and research skills
" Strong enthusiasm for working with computers and the creation of quality software

Desirable Qualifications
" Experience with other object-oriented languages, including any .NET language
" Experience with PVCS Version Manager and/or Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
" Familiarity with data warehouse concepts
" Experience with System Change Management processes
" Microsoft Sharepoint portal server
" Microsoft Office development
" Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities
" Act as a full service resource for design and development of web-based applications
" Collaborate with other teams on application visual design
" Organize details and manage the promotion of applications to testing and production environments.
" Manage the source control process
" Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues
" Troubleshoot and improve performance of the application
" Thoroughly understand all facets of our application environment (network, server and desktop infrastructure)
" Commit to quality and completeness
" Occasional weekend/after-hours work may be required to assist in application rollouts

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MySQL Architect - Chicago, IL (Job #8657) in Chicago, IL

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

Title: MySQL Architect
Location: Chicago, IL, 60606
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-4 months project
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Scope:
- MySQL Architect will work on the customer's site in Chicago, IL
- design and development of complex applications,
- utilization of best practices,
- implementation and completion of assigned development tasks
- 3+ years of experience administering MySQL Databases is required

For immediate consideration, please feel free to email word .doc of your resume, your contact info and availability to interview/start and hourly rate expectations.
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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Studio Manager for Pharma Agency in the City! in Chicago, IL

The successful Studio Manager will be responsible for monitoring the day-to-day studio workflow, managing external and internal resources, including freelancers, vendors and production artists. Other key responsibilities include constructing mechanical and digital keylines for the creative group, providing support to art directors during copy layout, compiling mock-ups and art boards as needed and supporting all aspects of the creative work by providing the highest quality, most accurate work for our clients.<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 Studio Manager role requires five plus years of advertising or design related experience, preferably managing a studio, expert knowledge of Mac OS x, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator and Photoshop software, and the ability to work effectively with other staff members on multiple projects.

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MS Information Worker Developer in Chicago, IL

This position requires (minimum 2 years!) recent experience LEADING the design, architecture, implementation of Sharepoint, IW, or related areas; either as a consultant OR performing same in a LARGE company environment.

Travel: 25 - 40%, typically by car only, roughly a couple hours, in the State of Illinois

Relocation:
Will assist in relocation for right candidate

Benefits:
Major Medical/Dental/Vision, Vacation/Holiday/Sick time, 401K, LTD, AD&D,

Senior Developer - Microsoft Information Worker

We have become a proven partner to businesses in need of information technology solutions. We continue to set the standard for uncompromising customer support and technical leadership, and our relationships with IBM, Cisco, and Microsoft provide our clients with category-leading platforms and products. Whether it's hardware, software, networking, services, or support, we provide knowledge, skills, and expertise through principled partnerships with our clients. We are adding a Senior Microsoft Information Worker Developer to our team.

This position is part of the award-winning Microsoft practice. With seven partner competencies and specializations, company is part of an elite group of Microsoft Gold and managed Partners worldwide to achieve such levels of achievement. We've built a team of certified consultants who have expertise implementing Microsoft's solution set for Core Infrastructure, Communications and Collaboration, Security and Information Worker Solutions.

As a part of the Microsoft team, you are in the middle of the action creating technical solutions, impacting company's business growth and supporting our sales team. If you are interested in having a significant impact on the Microsoft business at Berbee and enabling our clients to achieve their business goals, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. This position will be based out of our Indianapolis/Carmel, Indiana office.

The incumbent of this position will:
Participate in complete software development lifecycle, including analysis. Design, code and unit test, for Information Worker applications based on Microsoft technologies, especially .NET, web services and SQL
Assist clients with business requirements for their SharePoint and Office System based solutions. Assist with the Information Architecture (taxonomy) appropriate to each particular client and take the design all the way through the solution Life-Cycle
Build applications using Internet and Windows Development tools. Manage, develop, integrate and implement related applications components, including front-end development, server-side development and database integration
Develop web pages and applications for customers
Provide technical consultation in new systems development, new package evaluations, and enhancement of existing systems; participate in structured walkthrough and technical reviews
Prepare functional specifications from which programs will be written; design, code, test, debug, and document programs
Build relationships with customers to determine business requirements that will drive web site planning
Prepare design documents and technical papers explaining and motivating the approaches to be taken in the architectures of systems
Translate business strategies into tech¬nical visions and strategies
Deliver high-quality solutions to our customers to ensure their investment in technology is consistent with their business objectives.
Deliver project oversight responsibilities
Contribute to company intellectual capital such as white papers and presentations on area of expertise



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Interface Designer in Chicago, IL

A fast growing eCommerce solutions company is looking for a talented user experience and interface design contractor! The ideal candidate knows user-centered design processes with expertise in designing user flows, wireframes, and user interfaces for an optimal customer experience. They will understand user personas and groups, prototype and document user requirements and will test usability.<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 appropriate candidate will have an expert level background in user-centric web usability and interface design, HTML, CSS, and will also have expert knowledge of information architecture best practices with a portfolio of projects including site maps, wireframes and interaction modules. Experience in e-commerce preferred, must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be extremely detail oriented. JavaScript and Flash experience a plus

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Consumer Web Business Analyst - Up To $60,000 in Chicago, IL

This consumer web business analyst Position Features:
pays well
challenging
growth
Great Pay to $60K

Immediate need for consumer web business analyst seeking position that pays well, is challenging and has growth potential. Must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills and be an innovative thinker. These traits will be the keys to your success in this well-known organization. You will be responsible for analyzing website metrics, analyzing website trends and tracking performance indicators for credit bureau company. Great benefits. Apply for this fun and rewarding position as a Consumer Web Business Analyst today!
Experience: call for details

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Tivoli Consultant (Job #5196) in Chicago, IL

SMARTSOURCE is in need of a Tivoli Consultant for a contract to hire opportunity in the Chicago Loop.

Requirements.
Tivoli TIM - TAM SPECIALIST

Description:
Individual contributor participates in the engineering, specification and communication of the firm's technology plan, the infrastructure components required to support it, and in the integration of corporate and business area architectures. Provides guidance to others informally and formally leads teams on short-term basis. Develops innovative and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

This position requires 2-3 yrs experience with Tivoli Access Manager 5.x. and Tivoli Identify Manager 4.x.
Need TAM understanding of integration with LDAP, MQ and entire Websphere suite of applications. Helpful to have understanding of J2EE roles. Need Tivoli Identity Manager implementation expertise with specific integration experience with Active Directory. Must have understanding of troubleshooting processes and methodologies.


Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum seven years of solid, diverse work experience in IT including experience with systems architecture methodologies.
3. Some previous project leadership experience is desirable.
4. Applicable certifications preferred


Please apply email your resume and hourly rate to .

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Messaging Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

This position is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving the Messaging environment. This position provides maintenance, support, and enhancements of the messaging systems including Exchange, Outlook, Blackberry/BES, Postini, and email archiving. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Analyzing, planning, testing, and implementation of Messaging application software, actively pursuing new technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Messaging systems, monitoring and analyzing the Messaging systems to ensure 100% uptime operational availability, Support high availability technologies, performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies and resolve problems, resolving problems with Messaging systems and technologies, escalating problems to vendors, providing troubleshooting training to the User Support team, implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions, documenting system uptime and usage metrics, maintaining documentation of processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides and change management logs, must provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis, must be flexible to work overtime as required.
Experience: Required experience includes: BA/BS in computer science/related field, strong expertise (5+ years) in Messaging systems, and proven troubleshooting abilities. Specific Messaging experience including: Expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007 (to include monitoring, clustering, backup/restore, and attached storage), BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.x, Postini, strong understanding of message routing technologies, experience with SMTP gateway tools and appliances is preferred, experience with MessageOne EMS, experience with Tumbleweed Email Firewall, Quest MessageStats, ActiveGroups, & Spotlight on Exchange, understanding of IronPort Email Gateway, understanding of TLS / SPN connections to firm clients, Outlook Web Access (OWA), strong understanding of technical networking, Windows 2000, 2003 and XP, strong planning and analysis skills, strong documentation skills, strong understanding of MS Office Suite and Document Management Systems, and email clients.

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Project Manager - Long Term Contract with Opportunities for Certifications! in Chicago, IL

Are you a Project Manager looking to advance your career and receive free training?

If so, Join ConsultUSA Now and Obtain Free BA, PM or Technical Certifications.

One of the leading telecom companies in the Chicago, IL area has an immediate need for a Project Manager.

The Project Manager work to develop requirements. This position is customer facing and requires experience in all aspects of project management including determining requirements, organizing, scheduling, & tracking through on time delivery. He/she will interface with the client organization to document & review requirements for Skills Base Routing, Call Flow, & infrastructure.

Required:
. Strong Project Management skills
. Developing requirements experience
. Excellent verbal/written communication skills
. Experience working with clients and technical individuals
. Great teamwork skills, ability to take ownership
. Ability to take iniative
. Experience with Avaya and VoIP
. MS Office Suite including MS Project
. Knowledge of Genesys
. Call Center Management experience

Desired:
. Ability to work with cross-functional teams

When Hired:
. ConsultUSA will invest in you by providing training to enable you to grow and diversify your skill set to keep abreast of the latest technologies.
. ConsultUSA will work closely with you to develop an exciting career path of your choosing, focusing on your key strengths.
. You will work within a dynamic team environment gaining invaluable experience.
. You will be a part of a growing organization focused on success and empowerment

How to Apply:
. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, please send your MS Word document with the reference number 3902 to .
. For a complete listing of all our opportunities, please visit: http://www.consultusa.com
. U.S. Citizenship, Green Card or EAD Required.
. Managers are short listing qualified candidates.




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Senior CAD Operator in Chicago, IL

Great opportunity for a direct position for a Sr. AutoCAD Drafter with a large engineering, consulting, and construction firm in Chicago, IL.

This Sr. AutoCAD Drafter will draft redlines, provide design assistance and managing CAD coordination on projects specific to CAD skills and capabilities.

Will assist designers and engineers in calculations by creating floor-plan, one-line diagrams and panel scheduled drawings in AutoCAD from redlined drawings.

Will create schematic and equipment schedules.

Must be proficient in converting architectural backgrounds into company backgrounds, and proficient in the latest National CAD standards.

Must have the ability to read floor plans, sections and elevations, draw sections with no direction, and available to work overtime to meet project deadlines.

Experience in electronic file transfer required.

Must be familiar with one of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades along with a minimum of five years relevant experience using the current versions of AutoCAD.

Must have completed an advanced computer and CAD course beyond trade school or have equivalent formal training.

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Tivoli Consultant (Job #5196) in Chicago, IL

SMARTSOURCE is in need of a Tivoli Consultant for a contract to hire opportunity in the Chicago Loop.

Requirements.
Tivoli TIM - TAM SPECIALIST

Description:
Individual contributor participates in the engineering, specification and communication of the firm's technology plan, the infrastructure components required to support it, and in the integration of corporate and business area architectures. Provides guidance to others informally and formally leads teams on short-term basis. Develops innovative and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

This position requires 2-3 yrs experience with Tivoli Access Manager 5.x. and Tivoli Identify Manager 4.x.
Need TAM understanding of integration with LDAP, MQ and entire Websphere suite of applications. Helpful to have understanding of J2EE roles. Need Tivoli Identity Manager implementation expertise with specific integration experience with Active Directory. Must have understanding of troubleshooting processes and methodologies.


Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum seven years of solid, diverse work experience in IT including experience with systems architecture methodologies.
3. Some previous project leadership experience is desirable.
4. Applicable certifications preferred


Please apply email your resume and hourly rate to .

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Sr. Applications Developer (Job #8649) in Chicago, IL

Position: Senior Applications Developer
Location: Chicago, IL (loop area)
Long term Open Ended Contract 40 hour weeks normal business hours.

Smartsource is seeking a senior applications developer who has experience working with ASP.NET, JavaScript, SQL, and other web-based technologies.

Requirements
Mandatory Working Experience
" Two years of JavaScript development in an AJAX architecture
" Three years development experience in HTML, CSS, and XHTML
" Three years of XML, XSLT, and ASP.NET development
" Advanced fluency in SQL. Proficiency with complex stored procedure development.
" Has worked in multi-developer environments participating in full development lifecycle from design through product rollout

Mandatory Qualifications
" Thorough understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts
" Thorough understanding of database concepts
" Experience with a SQL-based server product
" Demonstrable capability for application visual design
" Strong communication, problem solving, and research skills
" Strong enthusiasm for working with computers and the creation of quality software

Desirable Qualifications
" Experience with other object-oriented languages, including any .NET language
" Experience with PVCS Version Manager and/or Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
" Familiarity with data warehouse concepts
" Experience with System Change Management processes
" Microsoft Sharepoint portal server
" Microsoft Office development
" Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities
" Act as a full service resource for design and development of web-based applications
" Collaborate with other teams on application visual design
" Organize details and manage the promotion of applications to testing and production environments.
" Manage the source control process
" Track and follow through on reported production errors and issues
" Troubleshoot and improve performance of the application
" Thoroughly understand all facets of our application environment (network, server and desktop infrastructure)
" Commit to quality and completeness
" Occasional weekend/after-hours work may be required to assist in application rollouts

To Apply for this role please email your resume and hourly rate to

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Senior CAD Operator in Chicago, IL

Great opportunity for a direct position for a Sr. AutoCAD Drafter with a large engineering, consulting, and construction firm in Chicago, IL.

This Sr. AutoCAD Drafter will draft redlines, provide design assistance and managing CAD coordination on projects specific to CAD skills and capabilities.

Will assist designers and engineers in calculations by creating floor-plan, one-line diagrams and panel scheduled drawings in AutoCAD from redlined drawings.

Will create schematic and equipment schedules.

Must be proficient in converting architectural backgrounds into company backgrounds, and proficient in the latest National CAD standards.

Must have the ability to read floor plans, sections and elevations, draw sections with no direction, and available to work overtime to meet project deadlines.

Experience in electronic file transfer required.

Must be familiar with one of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades along with a minimum of five years relevant experience using the current versions of AutoCAD.

Must have completed an advanced computer and CAD course beyond trade school or have equivalent formal training.

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J2EE Developer in Chicago, IL

Description
Develops, enhances, debugs, supports, maintains and tests software applications that support business units or supporting functions. These application program solutions may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools. Participates in the design, development and implementation of complex applications, often using new technologies. May provide technical direction and system architecture for individual initiatives. Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource. Will not have direct reports but may lead projects and direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations. Will collaborate with external programmers to coordinate delivery of software application. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities. Works under minimal supervision, with general guidance from more senior project members. Typically requires 5-7 years of experience.


Qualifications
. In-depth knowledge of Java J2EE and frameworks such as Struts 2 & Spring (3 yrs min)
. In-depth knowledge Hibernate a must (1+ yrs min)
. Knowledge of web presentation technologies (CSS, Freemarker, HTML, etc..) (1+ yrs min)
. Comfortable with Unix and Unix Shell scripting
. Familiar with Sybase database and strong SQL skills
. Excellent communication skills
. Familiar with basic project management processes
. Motivated to make a difference

Desired Skills
. Capital markets experience preferred. Strong math skills.
. Experience with Bloomberg preferred.
. JMS experience a plus.
. Solid results driven history in managing large projects with multiple Scopes and aggressive timelines.



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Project Manager - Long Term Contract with Opportunities for Certifications! in Chicago, IL

Are you a Project Manager looking to advance your career and receive free training?

If so, Join ConsultUSA Now and Obtain Free BA, PM or Technical Certifications.

One of the leading telecom companies in the Chicago, IL area has an immediate need for a Project Manager.

The Project Manager work to develop requirements. This position is customer facing and requires experience in all aspects of project management including determining requirements, organizing, scheduling, & tracking through on time delivery. He/she will interface with the client organization to document & review requirements for Skills Base Routing, Call Flow, & infrastructure.

Required:
. Strong Project Management skills
. Developing requirements experience
. Excellent verbal/written communication skills
. Experience working with clients and technical individuals
. Great teamwork skills, ability to take ownership
. Ability to take iniative
. Experience with Avaya and VoIP
. MS Office Suite including MS Project
. Knowledge of Genesys
. Call Center Management experience

Desired:
. Ability to work with cross-functional teams

When Hired:
. ConsultUSA will invest in you by providing training to enable you to grow and diversify your skill set to keep abreast of the latest technologies.
. ConsultUSA will work closely with you to develop an exciting career path of your choosing, focusing on your key strengths.
. You will work within a dynamic team environment gaining invaluable experience.
. You will be a part of a growing organization focused on success and empowerment

How to Apply:
. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, please send your MS Word document with the reference number 3902 to .
. For a complete listing of all our opportunities, please visit: http://www.consultusa.com
. U.S. Citizenship, Green Card or EAD Required.
. Managers are short listing qualified candidates.




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Consumer Web Business Analyst - Up To $60,000 in Chicago, IL

This consumer web business analyst Position Features:
pays well
challenging
growth
Great Pay to $60K

Immediate need for consumer web business analyst seeking position that pays well, is challenging and has growth potential. Must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills and be an innovative thinker. These traits will be the keys to your success in this well-known organization. You will be responsible for analyzing website metrics, analyzing website trends and tracking performance indicators for credit bureau company. Great benefits. Apply for this fun and rewarding position as a Consumer Web Business Analyst today!
Experience: call for details

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Messaging Engineer in CHICAGO, IL

This position is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving the Messaging environment. This position provides maintenance, support, and enhancements of the messaging systems including Exchange, Outlook, Blackberry/BES, Postini, and email archiving. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Analyzing, planning, testing, and implementation of Messaging application software, actively pursuing new technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Messaging systems, monitoring and analyzing the Messaging systems to ensure 100% uptime operational availability, Support high availability technologies, performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies and resolve problems, resolving problems with Messaging systems and technologies, escalating problems to vendors, providing troubleshooting training to the User Support team, implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions, documenting system uptime and usage metrics, maintaining documentation of processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides and change management logs, must provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis, must be flexible to work overtime as required.
Experience: Required experience includes: BA/BS in computer science/related field, strong expertise (5+ years) in Messaging systems, and proven troubleshooting abilities. Specific Messaging experience including: Expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007 (to include monitoring, clustering, backup/restore, and attached storage), BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.x, Postini, strong understanding of message routing technologies, experience with SMTP gateway tools and appliances is preferred, experience with MessageOne EMS, experience with Tumbleweed Email Firewall, Quest MessageStats, ActiveGroups, & Spotlight on Exchange, understanding of IronPort Email Gateway, understanding of TLS / SPN connections to firm clients, Outlook Web Access (OWA), strong understanding of technical networking, Windows 2000, 2003 and XP, strong planning and analysis skills, strong documentation skills, strong understanding of MS Office Suite and Document Management Systems, and email clients.

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Applications Database Administrator in CHICAGO, IL

This position is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving database environments. This position plays an integral role in the maintenance, support, and enhancements of business critical applications. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.

This person will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of ETL processes between disparate systems. Design new databases to meet application requirements, perform database object review, creation, maintenance, and change control. He or she will monitor relational databases to optimize performance, resource use, backup/recovery, and physical implementation, monitor and maintain database security, and support highly-available database technologies (clustering). They will migrate databases between servers and various platforms, implement SQL Server Reporting services support and implementation, Fault analysis and resolution, and implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions such as replication and Log Shipping. He/she will investigate and resolve reported application issues escalating issues as necessary to application owners, document data flows, application specifications from a DB perspective, and system procedures, and provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis. Flexible to work overtime as required.
Experience: The candidate must have a BA/BS in computer science/related field, strong expertise (5+ years) in SQL Server 2000 and 2005, and proven troubleshooting abilities. He/she must have specific SQL Server Administration experience including: Triggers, stored procedure code, development and standardization, data integration and migration, management studio, SQL XML,
Database Auditing and Controls, Strong understanding of security implementation, Strong knowledge of Windows 2000, 2003 and XP, Expert knowledge of SQL and Stored Procedure Language, Expert knowledge of relational database concepts, Ability to translate Logical Data Models into physical structures, SQL Server performance management and tuning, Strong planning and analysis skills, Strong documentation skills, Ability to mentor/guide junior database administrators, and Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior application development experience including architectural and design skills are strongly preferred as well as prior experience with Oracle.

Please contact

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Studio Manager for Pharma Agency in the City! in Chicago, IL

The successful Studio Manager will be responsible for monitoring the day-to-day studio workflow, managing external and internal resources, including freelancers, vendors and production artists. Other key responsibilities include constructing mechanical and digital keylines for the creative group, providing support to art directors during copy layout, compiling mock-ups and art boards as needed and supporting all aspects of the creative work by providing the highest quality, most accurate work for our clients.<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 Studio Manager role requires five plus years of advertising or design related experience, preferably managing a studio, expert knowledge of Mac OS x, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator and Photoshop software, and the ability to work effectively with other staff members on multiple projects.

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MS Information Worker Developer in Chicago, IL

This position requires (minimum 2 years!) recent experience LEADING the design, architecture, implementation of Sharepoint, IW, or related areas; either as a consultant OR performing same in a LARGE company environment.

Travel: 25 - 40%, typically by car only, roughly a couple hours, in the State of Illinois

Relocation:
Will assist in relocation for right candidate

Benefits:
Major Medical/Dental/Vision, Vacation/Holiday/Sick time, 401K, LTD, AD&D,

Senior Developer - Microsoft Information Worker

We have become a proven partner to businesses in need of information technology solutions. We continue to set the standard for uncompromising customer support and technical leadership, and our relationships with IBM, Cisco, and Microsoft provide our clients with category-leading platforms and products. Whether it's hardware, software, networking, services, or support, we provide knowledge, skills, and expertise through principled partnerships with our clients. We are adding a Senior Microsoft Information Worker Developer to our team.

This position is part of the award-winning Microsoft practice. With seven partner competencies and specializations, company is part of an elite group of Microsoft Gold and managed Partners worldwide to achieve such levels of achievement. We've built a team of certified consultants who have expertise implementing Microsoft's solution set for Core Infrastructure, Communications and Collaboration, Security and Information Worker Solutions.

As a part of the Microsoft team, you are in the middle of the action creating technical solutions, impacting company's business growth and supporting our sales team. If you are interested in having a significant impact on the Microsoft business at Berbee and enabling our clients to achieve their business goals, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. This position will be based out of our Indianapolis/Carmel, Indiana office.

The incumbent of this position will:
Participate in complete software development lifecycle, including analysis. Design, code and unit test, for Information Worker applications based on Microsoft technologies, especially .NET, web services and SQL
Assist clients with business requirements for their SharePoint and Office System based solutions. Assist with the Information Architecture (taxonomy) appropriate to each particular client and take the design all the way through the solution Life-Cycle
Build applications using Internet and Windows Development tools. Manage, develop, integrate and implement related applications components, including front-end development, server-side development and database integration
Develop web pages and applications for customers
Provide technical consultation in new systems development, new package evaluations, and enhancement of existing systems; participate in structured walkthrough and technical reviews
Prepare functional specifications from which programs will be written; design, code, test, debug, and document programs
Build relationships with customers to determine business requirements that will drive web site planning
Prepare design documents and technical papers explaining and motivating the approaches to be taken in the architectures of systems
Translate business strategies into tech¬nical visions and strategies
Deliver high-quality solutions to our customers to ensure their investment in technology is consistent with their business objectives.
Deliver project oversight responsibilities
Contribute to company intellectual capital such as white papers and presentations on area of expertise



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MySQL Architect - Chicago, IL (Job #8657) in Chicago, IL

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

Title: MySQL Architect
Location: Chicago, IL, 60606
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-4 months project
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Scope:
- MySQL Architect will work on the customer's site in Chicago, IL
- design and development of complex applications,
- utilization of best practices,
- implementation and completion of assigned development tasks
- 3+ years of experience administering MySQL Databases is required

For immediate consideration, please feel free to email word .doc of your resume, your contact info and availability to interview/start and hourly rate expectations.
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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Contract for 3 spots- Manager of Data/ Database & Developers in Chicago, IL

One of our global financial clients is seeking 3 contractors. The client will be building a brand new team for Chicago. They would like a new framework developed in JAVA (currently a C++ Shop.) The candidates will take the information from the client's organizations and recode it to JAVA. When the new gateway is developed they will be looking to sell it as a new product. There will be some international travel required at the start of position. The ideal candidate must be self starter in a fast paced environment, like to take responsibility, and be able to learn fast and enjoy working in a team. The candidate's skills can be a mix, however, the lead candidate has to be a JAVA Export specialist.<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 3+ years of Java experience, 3+ years of C++ experience, and financial experience.

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ERP Security Specialist in Chicago, IL

Our client in Downtown Chicago is looking for a ERP Security Specialist. Our Client specialize in Audit and Enterprise Risk Services business which has a risk-based approach, experienced professionals, comprehensive methodologies, and technical resources. 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: 3+ years of SAP experience.
Experience in implementing, designing or administering security in SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or JD Edwards applications helpful.
Experience in implementing, designing or enhancing processes and/or internal controls in SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, or JD Edwards applications helpful.
Good understanding of technology architectures helpful for technical roles.
Strong understanding of accounting, financial management processes and risks helpful for functional roles.
Good understanding of IT audit and auditing concepts helpful for serving attest clients in more assessment focused roles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills required.
Understanding of and experience with segregation of duty concepts and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 requirements, other compliance requirements very helpful.
BA/BS required
Willingness to travel required, both domestic and international requirement.
CPA, CISSP or CISA certification preferred.

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Moss 2007 Developer in Chicago, IL

My client is looking for a MOSS Developer who is responsible for planning, designing, developing and testing websites built within the MOSS environment. This position requires significant skills and understanding of application architecture, platforms and business processes. The candidates will have a proven track record of successful application deployment. 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 Moss Developer should have 2+ years of hands-on, custom development experience in all content management, search and reporting aspects of SharePoint Server 2007/MOSS and in incorporating javascript into MOSS developments. The candidate should have proven understanding/command of server topology and be able to configure web and database server environments. This position requires solid experience with ASP.Net, C# and SQL Server. Experience in developing multi-language sites within MOSS (or another content management system) is desired. Experience with InfoPath development and project development will be considered a plus. The Developer should be Microsoft certified and have a BS degree in computer science or a related field. The Developer for this position should have excellent problem solving and management skills, as well as the ability to effectively establish priorities and manage multiple projects.

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Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

Sr. SAP Business Analyst/Project ManagerPosition Description:This position will perform Business Analyst/Project Manager functions within theGo-to-Market Team.The Business Analysis duties of this position include but are
not limited to:- Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, either by interviewing
business and technical individuals or in a group/workshop type setting. - This will
require preparation of workshop or interview materials; documenting workshop notes;
identifying application requirements.- Write supporting functional enhancement design
documents to meet identified requirements. Work with technical developers to ensure
supporting reports, interfaces, conversions, forms and workflow are effectively
built, tested and implemented.- Fit-gap analysis, design requirements to fit with
current applications or for new applications. gather implementation requirements
and plan , go-live activities and production support.- Develop, document, test and
implement the design with acceptance and support of business and audit controls
leadership.- Identify, document and facilitate or conduct all unit testing, mock
and system testing of mission critical scenarios; manage expected results versus
actual results; track and resolve errors.- Support generation of procedural documentation
regarding the business processes being implemented. This documentation will then
be leveraged to create end user training manuals by functional area. - Support all
Program Management Office requirements related to work activities (documentation
and reporting). - Provide post-implementation production support.Project Management Responsibilities:- Manage multiple tasks for yourself and possibly others.- Can help identify the work/tasks that are necessary to implement a deliverable
and then put them in a plan and manage to that plan.- Can present status of tasks
to management. Escalates as necessary critical tasks that are not meeting deliverables
timelines.- Can manage a project budget if necessary (has experience in this role
in the past).

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Excellent opportunity for Flash-Actionscript 3 developers in Chicago, IL

Our client in Downtown Chicago is looking for a strong Actionscript 3.0 candidate who has a firm practical application of
OOP engineering. He/she must be able to work with a large existing code base, to assist in upgrading the functional requirements in a timely manner. It's a must to have past experience with MVC application development. The potential flash / Actionscript developer must have a strong background in event-driven (asynchronous) application development.
Ideal candidates also must have experience writing UIComponent based
components, including styling, skinning and accessibility
implementations. The ideal candidates must be comfortable creating large-scale pure coding projects.
<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 ideal candidate must have solid experience in Actionscript 3.0 , Flash CS3 , XML .Experience in Flex Builder 3 ASP 3.0 AMF is considered as a huge plus.

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Contract- Project Manager for Application Developers in Chicago, IL

Our client, a large integration firm, is requesting a Project Manager / Business Analyst. The Project Manager / Business Analyst will have been an Application Developer in the past. The Project Manager must have experience in planning, estimating and budgeting for the past 1+ years. The Business Analyst side of the project will consist of understanding customer requirements and translating business requirement to functional/technical requirements. The ideal Project Manager will possess the experience to execute the project diligently with efficiency & effectiveness. 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 Project Manager must possess strong communication skills as well as skills in Lotus Notes/Domino, .Net, VB, ASP, SQL.

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IT Manager (Creative and Mac Environment- MUST HAVE) in Chicago, IL

My client, a downtown Ad Agency, seeks an IT Manager to join their team on a full- time basis. The IT Manager will handle all day- to- day IT operations, including Systems Administration and Support, as well as basic desktop support. This person will be the sole IT resource, but will also be responsible for managing 3rd party consultants. This is a hands- on position with management functions.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 3+ years of experience supporting and administering Mac and Windows servers within a Creative environment. They should also have user interface experience.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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Senior Web Developer - Ruby in Chicago, IL

A vibrant healthcare services business, based in Chicago, whose mission is to facilitate communication and support for patients and their families. The service creates patient web sites that help family and friends stay in touch when someone is receiving care.

The primary purpose of the Web Developer is to work within a team of technical experts to develop and maintain our core product. They will participate in full agile development methodology (XP / scrum-like) including user story definition, acceptance test creation, design, development, unit testing, deployment, and documentation. Develop tools for the monitoring of all online systems for uptime and optimum performance. Actively involved in the ongoing support of production systems. Integrate third party solutions and service to support business initiatives. Provide support and perform system maintenance/upgrades. This person assists in operations including release coordination and system deployment.
Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years experience relating to web-based software development using PHP, Python, Ruby (preferred) or Perl. Other languages a plus (eg Java). Minimum of 5 years experience developing, testing, deploying and maintaining open source interactive web applications. Minimum of 5 years experience with any SQL-based database development (MySQL or Oracle experience especially).
Real-world experience with Agile engineering practices (test-driven development, object-oriented design, refactoring) and project management practices (Scrum teamwork, User Story development and estimation). Thorough understanding of common web and e-commerce concepts and technologies, such as: HTTP, SSL, Javascript and variants, HTML and other client-side data formats (no graphic design skills required). Knowledge of OO design patterns, refactoring and unit testing. Ability to work collaborative, in a team environment and independently. Good written and verbal communication skills. Actual experience on a ROR project a plus, and entrepreneurial spirit, interest in open-source and advanced Internet technologies, and experience with large volume, public-facing web sites preferred.

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Contract - Exchange Upgrade Engineer in Chicago, IL

Our client downtown is looking for an Exchange Engineer that has recently completed an upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007. The Engineer should also be able to implement, administer and maintain electronic mail. The Exchange Engineer will troubleshoot and fix system problems and service requests and plan, document, and test appropriate messaging-related disaster recovery. 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 Exchange Engineer must have experience migrating from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007.

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SAN Engineer in Chicago, IL

Minimum Requirements: Four Year Technical Bachelor degree or international equivalent , HTL or ETH and three years' job experience or many years professional experience in the storage industryBroad and deep engineering-level understanding of EMC Clariion and DMX arrays, Cisco and McData switches, and associated software Ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines Technical documentation Solaris 8 and 10, Linux and Wintel Perl and shell scripting Host based volume management tools" Applicant must meet ALL of these requirements. Description: Provide technical depth and wisdom in the storage SAN area Timely delivery of engineering projects and programmes as instructed by Storage Engineering Management Gather customer requirements, define scope and estimate resources for projects Thoroughly document the results of evaluations and certifications to a high quality using UBS standard processes Present Engineering Management with recommendations on best usage of SAN within UBS environment Work with UBS operating system and database engineering teams to certify complete stacks Work with other UBS support teams with regular information exchange to resolve level 3 storage related problems. On-call duties may be required. Work closely with UBS' selected vendors to influence future roadmaps and technology Transfer knowledge of new storage infrastructure technology to UBS ITI operational team members. For more information please contact Reshmi//847-227-8081

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JAVA DEVELOPER in Chicago, IL

They seek someone with 2 to 3 years experience that has worked on distributed applications. Should have solid JAVA skills and be proficient with a higher level language like Perl, Python, Ruby or Groovy. Candidate should also have experience with building web applications and needs to understand how they work. Java - J2EEJava Web Framework of some kind and Web ServicesServlets, JSP & TaggingJBOSS/Jetty any other container is fineGWT SpringHibernateMySQL or DB equivalentAntSubversionCruiseControlJunit & EasyMockExperience with at least one high level language: Perl, Python, Ruby, Groovy, etc.Experience working on high load, clustered systems.Solid experience with Unix/Linux.================================================================================*** NOTE ***Taking a JAVA test is required
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADINGSALARY: UP TO $100,000.00 (based upon experience and qualifications)

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Contract -Exchange Upgrade in Chicago, IL

Our client downtown is looking for an Exchange Engineer that has recently completed an upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007. The Engineer should also be able to implement, administer and maintain electronic mail. Troubleshooting and fixing system problems and service requests. The candidate should also know how to plan, document, and test appropriate messaging-related disaster recovery.<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: Migration from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007

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IT Operations & Database Manager in CHICAGO, IL

The Database Manager will oversee Client Operations as performed by the IT Department and will directly manage 2-6 IT staff members. Will also manage client processes and procedures for maximum efficiency and optimal results including file loading, file processing, database operations, client operations, reporting, and quality control. Needs the ability to learn, master, and develop skills and understanding of database systems, software and processes utilized for Client IT Operations. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: Must have: Previous personnel management experience; Hard-working, energetic, team-oriented mentality; Previous IT Operations experience; Background working with databases. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:

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Contract to Full Time for Entry Level Cold Fusion Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client, a large Marketing Agency, is requesting a Cold Fusion Developer. The Developer will be gathering business requirements and developing specifications for the applications. Candidates should be well versed in HTML, SQL, and Cold Fusion. The employer specified that the Developer must have at least 6+ months experience developing in Cold Fusion. 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: Cold Fusion, SQL, HTML required.

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IT Manager (Creative and Mac Environment- MUST HAVE) in Chicago, IL

My client, a downtown Ad Agency, seeks an IT Manager to join their team on a full- time basis. The IT Manager will handle all day- to- day IT operations, including Systems Administration and Support, as well as basic desktop support. This person will be the sole IT resource, but will also be responsible for managing 3rd party consultants. This is a hands- on position with management functions.
Experience: Candidates MUST have 3+ years of experience supporting and administering Mac and Windows servers within a Creative environment. They should also have user interface experience.

CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO

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Senior Web Developer - Ruby in Chicago, IL

A vibrant healthcare services business, based in Chicago, whose mission is to facilitate communication and support for patients and their families. The service creates patient web sites that help family and friends stay in touch when someone is receiving care.

The primary purpose of the Web Developer is to work within a team of technical experts to develop and maintain our core product. They will participate in full agile development methodology (XP / scrum-like) including user story definition, acceptance test creation, design, development, unit testing, deployment, and documentation. Develop tools for the monitoring of all online systems for uptime and optimum performance. Actively involved in the ongoing support of production systems. Integrate third party solutions and service to support business initiatives. Provide support and perform system maintenance/upgrades. This person assists in operations including release coordination and system deployment.
Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years experience relating to web-based software development using PHP, Python, Ruby (preferred) or Perl. Other languages a plus (eg Java). Minimum of 5 years experience developing, testing, deploying and maintaining open source interactive web applications. Minimum of 5 years experience with any SQL-based database development (MySQL or Oracle experience especially).
Real-world experience with Agile engineering practices (test-driven development, object-oriented design, refactoring) and project management practices (Scrum teamwork, User Story development and estimation). Thorough understanding of common web and e-commerce concepts and technologies, such as: HTTP, SSL, Javascript and variants, HTML and other client-side data formats (no graphic design skills required). Knowledge of OO design patterns, refactoring and unit testing. Ability to work collaborative, in a team environment and independently. Good written and verbal communication skills. Actual experience on a ROR project a plus, and entrepreneurial spirit, interest in open-source and advanced Internet technologies, and experience with large volume, public-facing web sites preferred.

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Contract-Project Manager for Application Developers in Chicago, IL

Our client, a large integration firm, is requesting a Project Manager/Business Analyst. The candidate will have been an Application Developer in the past with the following technologies; . The PM should have had experience in planning, estimating and budgeting for the past 1+ years. The Business Analyst side of the project will consist of understanding customer requirements, translating business requirement to functional/technical requirements. The ideal candidate will possess the experience to execute the project diligently with efficiency & effectiveness.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Strong communication skills, Lotus Notes/Domino, .Net, VB, ASP, SQL

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Moss 2007 Developer in Chicago, IL

My client is looking for a MOSS Developer who is responsible for planning, designing, developing and testing websites built within the MOSS environment. This position requires significant skills and understanding of application architecture, platforms and business processes. The candidates will have a proven track record of successful application deployment.



<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 should have 2+ years of hands-on, custom development experience in all content management, search and reporting aspects of SharePoint Server 2007/MOSS and in incorporating javascript into MOSS developments. The candidate should have proven understanding/command of server topology and be able to configure web and database server environments. This position requires solid experience with ASP.Net, C# and SQL Server. Experience in developing multi-language sites within MOSS (or another content management system is desired. Experience with InfoPath development and project development will be a plus. The candidate should be Microsoft certified and have BS degree in computers science or related field. The developer for this position should have excellent problem solving, excellent management skills, as well as the ability to effectively establish priorities and manage multiple projects.

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SAN Engineer in Chicago, IL

Minimum Requirements: Four Year Technical Bachelor degree or international equivalent , HTL or ETH and three years' job experience or many years professional experience in the storage industryBroad and deep engineering-level understanding of EMC Clariion and DMX arrays, Cisco and McData switches, and associated software Ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines Technical documentation Solaris 8 and 10, Linux and Wintel Perl and shell scripting Host based volume management tools" Applicant must meet ALL of these requirements. Description: Provide technical depth and wisdom in the storage SAN area Timely delivery of engineering projects and programmes as instructed by Storage Engineering Management Gather customer requirements, define scope and estimate resources for projects Thoroughly document the results of evaluations and certifications to a high quality using UBS standard processes Present Engineering Management with recommendations on best usage of SAN within UBS environment Work with UBS operating system and database engineering teams to certify complete stacks Work with other UBS support teams with regular information exchange to resolve level 3 storage related problems. On-call duties may be required. Work closely with UBS' selected vendors to influence future roadmaps and technology Transfer knowledge of new storage infrastructure technology to UBS ITI operational team members. For more information please contact Reshmi//847-227-8081

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Long Term Project for AWESOME Web Developer!! in Chicago, IL

Our client is a TOP College in Chicago and they are looking for a Web Developer to help out during their busy summer months! This is a contract position that will last 4 months. In this position, as Web Developer you will be working on a variety of web development projects for Internet and intranet use. This is a great team setting!<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: To be a fit for this position, you must have 3+ years experience working in web development and have sample URLS of your work! You must be skilled in HTML, XML, Javascript and CSS. You must also have familiarity working with ASP.net and C Sharp.

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Contract-Project Manager for Application Developers in Chicago, IL

Our client, a large integration firm, is requesting a Project Manager/Business Analyst. The candidate will have been an Application Developer in the past with the following technologies; . The PM should have had experience in planning, estimating and budgeting for the past 1+ years. The Business Analyst side of the project will consist of understanding customer requirements, translating business requirement to functional/technical requirements. The ideal candidate will possess the experience to execute the project diligently with efficiency & effectiveness.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Strong communication skills, Lotus Notes/Domino, .Net, VB, ASP, SQL

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Senior Web Developer - Ruby in Chicago, IL

A vibrant healthcare services business, based in Chicago, whose mission is to facilitate communication and support for patients and their families. The service creates patient web sites that help family and friends stay in touch when someone is receiving care.

The primary purpose of the Web Developer is to work within a team of technical experts to develop and maintain our core product. They will participate in full agile development methodology (XP / scrum-like) including user story definition, acceptance test creation, design, development, unit testing, deployment, and documentation. Develop tools for the monitoring of all online systems for uptime and optimum performance. Actively involved in the ongoing support of production systems. Integrate third party solutions and service to support business initiatives. Provide support and perform system maintenance/upgrades. This person assists in operations including release coordination and system deployment.
Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years experience relating to web-based software development using PHP, Python, Ruby (preferred) or Perl. Other languages a plus (eg Java). Minimum of 5 years experience developing, testing, deploying and maintaining open source interactive web applications. Minimum of 5 years experience with any SQL-based database development (MySQL or Oracle experience especially).
Real-world experience with Agile engineering practices (test-driven development, object-oriented design, refactoring) and project management practices (Scrum teamwork, User Story development and estimation). Thorough understanding of common web and e-commerce concepts and technologies, such as: HTTP, SSL, Javascript and variants, HTML and other client-side data formats (no graphic design skills required). Knowledge of OO design patterns, refactoring and unit testing. Ability to work collaborative, in a team environment and independently. Good written and verbal communication skills. Actual experience on a ROR project a plus, and entrepreneurial spirit, interest in open-source and advanced Internet technologies, and experience with large volume, public-facing web sites preferred.

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Lead Technical ASP.NET Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client is requesting a lead for various projects in Microsoft Technologies including but not limited to .NET framework, ASP.NET, BizTalk Server, SharePoint. The Lead Technical Developer will collaborate with the development team, business analysts and business partners to acquire full understanding of business requirements and determine the technical solution that meets the requirements and architectural standards. They will lead software development teams and manage implementation projects that utilize Microsoft Windows based technologies. The main experience required is at least 2+ years of experience in .NET framework 2.0. A minimum of 7+ years of total application development experience with expert knowledge of ASP.NET and ADO.NET required. 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: ASP.NET and ADO.NET, BizTalk 2004, SharePoint required.

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Long Term Project for AWESOME Web Developer!! in Chicago, IL

Our client is a TOP University in Chicago and they are looking for a Web Developer to help out during their busy summer months! This is a contract position that will last 4 months. In this position, as Web Developer you will be working on a variety of web development projects for Internet and intranet use. This is a great team setting!<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: To be a fit for this position, you must have 3+ years experience working in web development and have sample URLS of your work! You must be skilled in HTML, XML, Javascript and CSS. You must also have familiarity working with ASP.net and C Sharp.

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3 month contract for a Software Packager! in Chicago, IL

One of our largest clients in downtown Chicago is seeking a Software Packager to implement solutions/applications to user desktops. The Software Packager will design and implement Active Directory Group Policy Settings to manage desktop environments & create scripts, batch files, or other programs to customize software deployment, test application packages, and document results. 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 Software Packager must be experienced in Desktop Group Policies, possess in depth knowledge of application packaging and distribution tools sets. Directory Services (e.g. Active Directory / Novell NDS),MCSE preferred.

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IT Operations & Database Manager in CHICAGO, IL

The Database Manager will oversee Client Operations as performed by the IT Department and will directly manage 2-6 IT staff members. Will also manage client processes and procedures for maximum efficiency and optimal results including file loading, file processing, database operations, client operations, reporting, and quality control. Needs the ability to learn, master, and develop skills and understanding of database systems, software and processes utilized for Client IT Operations. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: Must have: Previous personnel management experience; Hard-working, energetic, team-oriented mentality; Previous IT Operations experience; Background working with databases. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:

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Contract -Exchange Upgrade in Chicago, IL

Our client downtown is looking for an Exchange Engineer that has recently completed an upgrade from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007. The Engineer should also be able to implement, administer and maintain electronic mail. Troubleshooting and fixing system problems and service requests. The candidate should also know how to plan, document, and test appropriate messaging-related disaster recovery.<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: Migration from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007

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Moss 2007 Developer in Chicago, IL

My client is looking for a MOSS Developer who is responsible for planning, designing, developing and testing websites built within the MOSS environment. This position requires significant skills and understanding of application architecture, platforms and business processes. The candidates will have a proven track record of successful application deployment.



<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 should have 2+ years of hands-on, custom development experience in all content management, search and reporting aspects of SharePoint Server 2007/MOSS and in incorporating javascript into MOSS developments. The candidate should have proven understanding/command of server topology and be able to configure web and database server environments. This position requires solid experience with ASP.Net, C# and SQL Server. Experience in developing multi-language sites within MOSS (or another content management system is desired. Experience with InfoPath development and project development will be a plus. The candidate should be Microsoft certified and have BS degree in computers science or related field. The developer for this position should have excellent problem solving, excellent management skills, as well as the ability to effectively establish priorities and manage multiple projects.

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SAN Engineer in Chicago, IL

Minimum Requirements: Four Year Technical Bachelor degree or international equivalent , HTL or ETH and three years' job experience or many years professional experience in the storage industryBroad and deep engineering-level understanding of EMC Clariion and DMX arrays, Cisco and McData switches, and associated software Ability to work under pressure and hit deadlines Technical documentation Solaris 8 and 10, Linux and Wintel Perl and shell scripting Host based volume management tools" Applicant must meet ALL of these requirements. Description: Provide technical depth and wisdom in the storage SAN area Timely delivery of engineering projects and programmes as instructed by Storage Engineering Management Gather customer requirements, define scope and estimate resources for projects Thoroughly document the results of evaluations and certifications to a high quality using UBS standard processes Present Engineering Management with recommendations on best usage of SAN within UBS environment Work with UBS operating system and database engineering teams to certify complete stacks Work with other UBS support teams with regular information exchange to resolve level 3 storage related problems. On-call duties may be required. Work closely with UBS' selected vendors to influence future roadmaps and technology Transfer knowledge of new storage infrastructure technology to UBS ITI operational team members. For more information please contact Reshmi//847-227-8081

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JAVA DEVELOPER in Chicago, IL

They seek someone with 2 to 3 years experience that has worked on distributed applications. Should have solid JAVA skills and be proficient with a higher level language like Perl, Python, Ruby or Groovy. Candidate should also have experience with building web applications and needs to understand how they work. Java - J2EEJava Web Framework of some kind and Web ServicesServlets, JSP & TaggingJBOSS/Jetty any other container is fineGWT SpringHibernateMySQL or DB equivalentAntSubversionCruiseControlJunit & EasyMockExperience with at least one high level language: Perl, Python, Ruby, Groovy, etc.Experience working on high load, clustered systems.Solid experience with Unix/Linux.================================================================================*** NOTE ***Taking a JAVA test is required
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADINGSALARY: UP TO $100,000.00 (based upon experience and qualifications)

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Contract to Full Time for Entry Level Cold Fusion Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client, a large Marketing Agency, is requesting a Cold Fusion Developer. The Developer will be gathering business requirements and developing specifications for the applications. Candidates should be well versed in HTML, SQL, and Cold Fusion. The employer specified that the Developer must have at least 6+ months experience developing in Cold Fusion. 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: Cold Fusion, SQL, HTML required.

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JD Edwards OneWorld Developer/Report Writer in Chicago, IL

The country's leading distributor of household consumer products is looking for an experienced OneWorld Report Writer/Developer with a strong background in applications design/development, report writing and help desk. Primary responsibilities will be to create and modify Batch and Interactive applications, create or modify business views, business functions and named event rules using JDE development ToolSet and OMW. You will participate in problem analysis and system design as required preparatory to development efforts. You will be involved in testing, debugging and documentation of efforts. Required skills include Foundations, Distribution, Finance and MS SQL database. Highly competitive salary and full benefits package.

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Application Developer in Chicago, IL

This position requires only minimal supervision to analyze, design, test and debug the most complex systems using extensive knowledge and experience with large-scale application development. The Developer may code more complex and critical functions required for an individual project.
Experience: This person must be agile and have the ability to work with a number of technologies. They must be able to support legacy systems in VB 6.0 and traditional ASP, while also working in .Net and C#. Citrix, Biztalk, and Sharepoint technologies are a plus.

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Network Administrator / Lawson Payroll in Chicago, IL

We are looking for Network Administrator with experience on Lawson payroll. The Administrator will analyze the data, run queries, provide user support, check the system for proper backups, performance and other administrative types of activities. The ideal candidate for this position should have strong problem solving, analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of business processes with the experience in media industry is considered a plus. 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 Administrator will analyze the data, run queries, provide user support, check the system for proper backups, performance and other administrative types of activities. Experience with key modules HR and PR (payroll) is required for this position.

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Long Term Project for AWESOME Web Developer!! in CHICAGO, IL

Our client is a TOP University in Chicago and they are looking for a web developer to help out during their busy summer months! This is a contract position that last 4 months. In this position, you'd be working on a variety of web development projects for Internet and intranet use. This is a great team setting!<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: To be a fit for this position, you must have 3+ years experience working in web development and have sample URLS of your work! You must be skilled in HTML, XML, Javascript and CSS. You must also have familiarity working with ASP.net and C Sharp.

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JD Edwards OneWorld Developer/Report Writer in Chicago, IL

The country's leading distributor of household consumer products is looking for an experienced OneWorld Report Writer/Developer with a strong background in applications design/development, report writing and help desk. Primary responsibilities will be to create and modify Batch and Interactive applications, create or modify business views, business functions and named event rules using JDE development ToolSet and OMW. You will participate in problem analysis and system design as required preparatory to development efforts. You will be involved in testing, debugging and documentation of efforts. Required skills include Foundations, Distribution, Finance and MS SQL database. Highly competitive salary and full benefits package.

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Senior Web Programmer in Chicago, IL

This position requires only minimal supervision to analyze, design, test and debug the most complex systems using extensive knowledge and experience with large-scale web development. The Developer may code more complex and critical functions required for an individual project.
Experience: This person must be agile and have the ability to work with a number of technologies. They must be able to support legacy systems in VB 6.0 and traditional ASP, while also working in .Net and C# technologies.

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Lead Technical ASP.NET Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client is requesting a lead for various projects in Microsoft Technologies including but not limited to .NET framework, ASP.NET, BizTalk Server, SharePoint. The candidate will collaborate with development team, business analysts and business partners to acquire full understanding of business requirements and determine the technical solution that meets the requirements and architectural standards. They will lead software development teams and manage implementation projects that utilize Microsoft Windows based technologies. The main experience required is at least 2+ years of experience in .NET framework 2.0 Some experience with is a big plus. A minimum of 7+ years of total application development experience with expert knowledge of ASP.NET and ADO.NET<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: ASP.NET and ADO.NET,BizTalk 2004, SharePoint

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Contract to Hire for Entry Level Cold Fusion Developer in Chicago, IL

Our client, a large Marketing Agency, is requesting a Cold Fusion Developer. The Developer will be gathering business requirements and developing specifications for the applications. Candidates should be well versed in HTML, SQL, and Cold Fusion. The employer specified that the developer must have at least 6+ months experience developing in Cold Fusion. <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: Cold Fusion, SQL, HTML

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IT Operations & Database Manager in CHICAGO, IL

The Database Manager will oversee Client Operations as performed by the IT Department and will directly manage 2-6 IT staff members. Will also manage client processes and procedures for maximum efficiency and optimal results including file loading, file processing, database operations, client operations, reporting, and quality control. Needs the ability to learn, master, and develop skills and understanding of database systems, software and processes utilized for Client IT Operations. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:
Experience: Must have: Previous personnel management experience; Hard-working, energetic, team-oriented mentality; Previous IT Operations experience; Background working with databases. Interested candidates can send their resumes to:

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JAVA DEVELOPER in Chicago, IL

They seek someone with 2 to 3 years experience that has worked on distributed applications. Should have solid JAVA skills and be proficient with a higher level language like Perl, Python, Ruby or Groovy. Candidate should also have experience with building web applications and needs to understand how they work. Java - J2EEJava Web Framework of some kind and Web ServicesServlets, JSP & TaggingJBOSS/Jetty any other container is fineGWT SpringHibernateMySQL or DB equivalentAntSubversionCruiseControlJunit & EasyMockExperience with at least one high level language: Perl, Python, Ruby, Groovy, etc.Experience working on high load, clustered systems.Solid experience with Unix/Linux.================================================================================*** NOTE ***Taking a JAVA test is required
Experience: WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SINCLUDE SALARY HISTORY FOR CONSIDERATIONPLEASE INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN SUBJECT HEADINGSALARY: UP TO $100,000.00 (based upon experience and qualifications)

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