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

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Our large marketing client is looking for an excellent midlevel candidate with working experience in Cold Fusion Development. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and application in addition to a solid understanding of the agency market. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The candidate should have at least 2+ years developing Cold Fusion.

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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?



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

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Level 1 Support Analyst
3rd Shift - 10 pm to 6 am
Sun - Thurs

Position Description:
This team is responsible for supporting and maintaining a straight-through trade processing system , utilized by the Alternative & Quantitative Investment and Hedge Fund Administration groups of Global Asset Management. This role is for a first-line support Analyst for this group.

Responsibilities include:

First-line support of trading and back-office systems.

Risk assessment and prioritization of production problems.

Escalation of persistent or critical problems to development teams and senior management.

Proactive identification of risk areas.

Ad-hoc reports/extracts.

Impact analysis and requirements gathering.

UAT and regression testing.

Software deployment/integration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional problem solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly-driven environment

UNIX and scripting experience (Perl, C Shell, and Bourne shell)

Relational database experience (Sybase/Oracle)

HTML/Web or Java skills desirable

Computer science or Finance related degree is preferred

Application support experience is a plus

The role requires an individual who is self-motivated, can thrive and multi-task in a fast-pace environment and can meet high customer expectations.


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Our client in Downtown Chicago is looking for an excellent level 1 Helpdesk person. The ideal Helpdesk professional, for this role, must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. Maintaining an inventory of installed software, managing software licensing and creating policies and procedures for upgrades, will be the main responsibilities, and also analyzing and making recommendations for hardware and software standardization. Personality is the key for this position.

<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: Microsoft experience should be at least 2 years. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting desk side issues.

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Smartsource is searching for a Consultant Technical Architect for an International Solution Provider

Job type: Permanent
Location: Based out of Chicago-land area
Travel: Frequent travel (up to 50%) is an integral part of this job
Salary at $125K/yr; plus bonus incentive of 10%.


Job description follows:
Someone in the Chicago-land area, but we are open to different locations.
We are implementing an internal project with MS Project Server 2007.Must have be hands on Technical Experience with MS Project Server!!!
First and foremost: must have excellent knowledge and experience managing large MS Project Server 2003 and 2007 implementations.

We seek an individual who has a broad knowledge of the Enterprise Project Management industry domain. Knowledge of Business Operations, Engineering, and Product Lifecycle Management business functions and the high-level architecture of their respective solutions are desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate EPM domain knowledge in combination with broad technology knowledge and the ability to architect solutions by mapping common enterprise business problems to reusable end-to-end technology solutions. Demonstrated ability to engage with senior level technology decision makers from IT and business customers, as well as solutions partners is a must. CTA is a key enabler for other consultants and partner staff. They oversee delivery of the largest, most complex, and most strategic projects for enterprise customers or with strategic partners. CTA has a passion for excellence which is demonstrated through professionalism and striving for quality of execution throughout the engagement.

CTA applies advanced analysis skills and experience in principles of software design to define appropriate customer solutions. To be credible he or she must have current experience with implementation of large Project Server 2003/2007.

CTA helps management identify, pursue and close the most strategic opportunities. To accomplish this, CTA must be effective in fostering executive level relationships.

CTA routinely act as subject matter experts assisting Engagement Managers and the Sales team in definition and development of service and solution offerings. They maintain extensive product group relationships and drive technical readiness around all products/go-to-markets for the region by mentoring consultants and partner staff and sharing best practices. In addition, CTA is responsible for extending and championing solutions from the vertical solution maps. CTA is able to deliver articulate and effective strategic presentations to audiences of all sizes.

CTA must have proven experience in positioning, selling and managing projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing multi-phase/multi-dimensional/multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high customer satisfaction. The role requires an individual who is resourceful, confident under pressure, and has demonstrated skill in both crisis management and expectation management.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Operations Management, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience. Higher relevant education preferred. Position requires at least 7-10 years relevant working experience including expertise in enterprise architecture as well as infrastructure deployment and/or distributed system implementation. In addition knowledge of one or several of the following technical domains is highly desirable: service orientated architecture, enterprise modeling, security, mobility, data management, enterprise application integration, reliability and availability, collaboration solutions, and high-value specialized technical skills (directories, embedded mobility, etc

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DAS Network Engineer Smartlink currently has an immediate opening for a DAS Network Engineer. The candidate must be familiar with Distributed Antenna Systems or will not be considered for the opening. Candidates who have worked at companies that produce Distributed Antenna Systems or have worked on Distributed Antenna Systems at PCS/Cellular providers are ideal.Must Have Understanding of the Following: · Distributed Antenna Solutions or DAS systems experience with providing enhanced in-building coverage. · Radio technologies · Antenna concepts · Repeater concepts · Distributed Antenna System (DAS) knowledge · Network design, installation, and management · Wireless standards and organizations · Cellular/PCS technologies · Project management concepts · System troubleshooting · How to perform site surveys Required Skills for the DAS Network Engineer Job: · Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent working experience · PC literacy: ability to use basic office applications such as Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD Lite, Outlook/Email · Excellent customer interface skills working with Wireless Services providers and end Enterprise customers. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to travel and work at the customer site for approximately 50% of normal work time · Intimate working knowledge of CDMA, TDMA, GSM, iDEN, UMTS, and EvDo technologies · Intimate knowledge of public tools · Fundamental understanding of the physics behind RF wave propagation theory. · Ability to apply logarithmic RF math concepts to networking tools such as spectrum analyzers, packet analyzers, Cellular/PCS Optimization test sets, Agilent E647a, various transmitters and receivers, protocol analyzers to conduct RF site surveys and troubleshoot real customer problems The Ideal Candidate will also have: · SitePlanner training/certification· iBwave training/experience· DAS System training/certification for; ADC/LGC Wireless, MobileAccess, RFS, Andrew and Powerwave products· Training/certification for Cellular/PCS Technologies including: CDMA, TDMA, GSM, iDEN, EvDo, and UMTS· Working knowledge of Windows PC Operating SystemAbout Smartlink: We are a placement and consulting company specializing in the wireless telecommunication, energy, and transportation industries. Smartlink supports infrastructure deployment and asset management. We pride ourselves in being able to provide consistent work in market. Smartlink was established in early 2000 and have had people on board working consistently with our clients. It is our goal to provide a work place environment where employees can hang their hat. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holiday.

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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 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?



Our mission is:

1. To build the software applications needed by our customers, from the simple to the complex, in a flawless, optimal, profitable, competitive, on-time manner that is in compliance with the best practices set out by our industry, our platform vendors, and ourselves.

2. To delight our internal and external customers with our level of service through a strong sense of ownership over our assignments, proactive and constant communication, and a "whatever-it-takes" attitude.





The Associate Software Engineer (ASE) is responsible for guided development of applications, and for participating in those 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 compliance with departmental standards, high standards for quality assurance and customer service, and providing detailed documentation. The ASE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).



Required/Desired Skill or Attributes:

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1. 0-3 years of Java software programming experience, specializing in web applications

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

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

4. Introductory knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations is a plus.

5. Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic) is a plus

6. Experience using Struts framework, knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate is a plus

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

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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.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.7+ years of experience in Java/J2EE web application architecture and development

2.Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one Java/J2EE related technology.

3.Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns.

4.Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for OLTP with experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

5.Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

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

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

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

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

10.Familiarity with the Agile Programming methodologies like Scrum and XP a plus

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

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

13.Experience with test driven development using JUnit and related technologies like Cactus, Clover, etc.







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.

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, particularly Project Managers, proactively communicating status and issues

Exceptional written communication and oral communications skills with significant

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Our client in Downtown Chicago is currently looking for TIMSS Specialist. The main function of the job is to be a power user of TIMSS and support other departments using TIMSS such as Member Relations, Corporate Relations, Meetings, Education & Marketing by doing the following functions: Data Integrity, setup & configuration, system codes setup, training & Level 2 trouble shooting.

Provide analysis, maintenance, functionality expertise, testing, support and training for TIMSS Software . Interact with various levels of staff and management to first document & then ensure data integrity and standard operating procedures are followed to allow maximum usage of applications. Suggest additions and/or modifications to such documentation as needed to ensure data integrity and application functionality is maximized.
<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 5 years experience as a business analyst. He/she should have, minimum of 2 years of experience in level 2 support on an enterprise software application. The ideal TIMSS candidate, for this position should have experience in, creating and executing unit test plans.

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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?



The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading efforts to deliver large, complex projects on time and within the established estimate. They may also serve as "leads" on large client accounts, working with the Account Management team to nurture client relationships and traffic project work across larger teams of multiple Project Mangers. The Sr. Project Manager has excellent documentation experience and superior technical knowledge, and is both internally team-focused and externally client-facing as required. Sr. Project Managers may be responsible for supervising Project Coordinators and/or Project Managers, and may assist in trafficking project work and managing resource assignments.



Key responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager:



Collaborates with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client's needs within established constraint

Works with account team as well as any and all members of assigned project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools

Actively participates in all project activities, collaborating on the content and presentation of key client deliverables as required to ensure relevancy, strategy, quality and timelines

Responsible for managing project financial lifecycle, including estimates, status reporting, revenue forecasts, invoicing, etc

Creates and maintains project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.

Sets the standards for project work

Accountable for flawless execution in own work and that of direct reports; pushes for same with project team members

Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve work processes



Requirements



Minimum 4 years experience as a Technical Project Manager, website development a plus.

BA Degree, PMP a plus

Must have delivered projects using SDLC methodology

Must be able to work in a fast-pace environment accommodating and reporting on the impacts from changing technical requirements.

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My client, that is a great agency in the city, is looking for a High-level Flash/Actionscript developer who can start immediately. My client is working in a e-large development project using Actionscript 2 or 3.The Flash developer should have experience with Actionscript 2 or 3 to help build online courses. The developer 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 2 or 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 standards.

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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 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?



Our mission is:

1. To build the software applications needed by our customers, from the simple to the complex, in a flawless, optimal, profitable, competitive, on-time manner that is in compliance with the best practices set out by our industry, our platform vendors, and ourselves.

2. To delight our internal and external customers with our level of service through a strong sense of ownership over our assignments, proactive and constant communication, and a "whatever-it-takes" attitude.





The Associate Software Engineer (ASE) is responsible for guided development of applications, and for participating in those 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 compliance with departmental standards, high standards for quality assurance and customer service, and providing detailed documentation. The ASE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager (SEM).



Required/Desired Skill or Attributes:

----------------------------------------------------

1. 0-3 years of Java software programming experience, specializing in web applications

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

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

4. Introductory knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations is a plus.

5. Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic) is a plus

6. Experience using Struts framework, knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate is a plus

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

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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.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.7+ years of experience in Java/J2EE web application architecture and development

2.Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one Java/J2EE related technology.

3.Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns.

4.Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for OLTP with experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

5.Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

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

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

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

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

10.Familiarity with the Agile Programming methodologies like Scrum and XP a plus

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

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

13.Experience with test driven development using JUnit and related technologies like Cactus, Clover, etc.







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.

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, particularly Project Managers, proactively communicating status and issues

Exceptional written communication and oral communications skills with significant

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Smartsource is searching for a Consultant Technical Architect for an International Solution Provider

Job type: Permanent
Location: Based out of Chicago-land area
Travel: Frequent travel (up to 50%) is an integral part of this job
Salary at $125K/yr; plus bonus incentive of 10%.


Job description follows:
Someone in the Chicago-land area, but we are open to different locations.
We are implementing an internal project with MS Project Server 2007.Must have be hands on Technical Experience with MS Project Server!!!
First and foremost: must have excellent knowledge and experience managing large MS Project Server 2003 and 2007 implementations.

We seek an individual who has a broad knowledge of the Enterprise Project Management industry domain. Knowledge of Business Operations, Engineering, and Product Lifecycle Management business functions and the high-level architecture of their respective solutions are desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate EPM domain knowledge in combination with broad technology knowledge and the ability to architect solutions by mapping common enterprise business problems to reusable end-to-end technology solutions. Demonstrated ability to engage with senior level technology decision makers from IT and business customers, as well as solutions partners is a must. CTA is a key enabler for other consultants and partner staff. They oversee delivery of the largest, most complex, and most strategic projects for enterprise customers or with strategic partners. CTA has a passion for excellence which is demonstrated through professionalism and striving for quality of execution throughout the engagement.

CTA applies advanced analysis skills and experience in principles of software design to define appropriate customer solutions. To be credible he or she must have current experience with implementation of large Project Server 2003/2007.

CTA helps management identify, pursue and close the most strategic opportunities. To accomplish this, CTA must be effective in fostering executive level relationships.

CTA routinely act as subject matter experts assisting Engagement Managers and the Sales team in definition and development of service and solution offerings. They maintain extensive product group relationships and drive technical readiness around all products/go-to-markets for the region by mentoring consultants and partner staff and sharing best practices. In addition, CTA is responsible for extending and championing solutions from the vertical solution maps. CTA is able to deliver articulate and effective strategic presentations to audiences of all sizes.

CTA must have proven experience in positioning, selling and managing projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing multi-phase/multi-dimensional/multi-resource projects to conclusion while maintaining high customer satisfaction. The role requires an individual who is resourceful, confident under pressure, and has demonstrated skill in both crisis management and expectation management.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Operations Management, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience. Higher relevant education preferred. Position requires at least 7-10 years relevant working experience including expertise in enterprise architecture as well as infrastructure deployment and/or distributed system implementation. In addition knowledge of one or several of the following technical domains is highly desirable: service orientated architecture, enterprise modeling, security, mobility, data management, enterprise application integration, reliability and availability, collaboration solutions, and high-value specialized technical skills (directories, embedded mobility, etc

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Robert Half Technology is searching for some excellent desktop talent! Our clients are consistently asking for desktop candidates with several years of experience. They must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. Maintaining an inventory of installed software, managing software licensing and creating policies and procedures for upgrades. Analyzing and making recommendations for hardware and software standardization. This is an ongoing opportunity for 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: Microsoft experience should be at least 3+ years. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting deskside issues.

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This is a Senior Level contract-to-hire Graphic Design position at a small CPG company on the South Side. They are seeking a Senior Level Graphic Designer to design all Consumer Packaged Goods products including cheese and meat. This designer will be exceptionally strong in Illustrator, Photoshop and proficient in Indesign. This is a primarily print position.

The designer will also be responsible for attending photoshoots of the products and be an integral part of a small in house creative staff.<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: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

The ideal candidate must have Consumer Packaged Goods samples and be comfortable overseeing a junior designer. They will be responsible mentoring them and giving performance reviews.

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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?



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

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Our large marketing client is looking for an excellent midlevel candidate with working experience in Cold Fusion Development. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and application in addition to a solid understanding of the agency market. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The candidate should have at least 2+ years developing Cold Fusion.

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DAS Network Engineer Smartlink currently has an immediate opening for a DAS Network Engineer. The candidate must be familiar with Distributed Antenna Systems or will not be considered for the opening. Candidates who have worked at companies that produce Distributed Antenna Systems or have worked on Distributed Antenna Systems at PCS/Cellular providers are ideal.Must Have Understanding of the Following: · Distributed Antenna Solutions or DAS systems experience with providing enhanced in-building coverage. · Radio technologies · Antenna concepts · Repeater concepts · Distributed Antenna System (DAS) knowledge · Network design, installation, and management · Wireless standards and organizations · Cellular/PCS technologies · Project management concepts · System troubleshooting · How to perform site surveys Required Skills for the DAS Network Engineer Job: · Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent working experience · PC literacy: ability to use basic office applications such as Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD Lite, Outlook/Email · Excellent customer interface skills working with Wireless Services providers and end Enterprise customers. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to travel and work at the customer site for approximately 50% of normal work time · Intimate working knowledge of CDMA, TDMA, GSM, iDEN, UMTS, and EvDo technologies · Intimate knowledge of public tools · Fundamental understanding of the physics behind RF wave propagation theory. · Ability to apply logarithmic RF math concepts to networking tools such as spectrum analyzers, packet analyzers, Cellular/PCS Optimization test sets, Agilent E647a, various transmitters and receivers, protocol analyzers to conduct RF site surveys and troubleshoot real customer problems The Ideal Candidate will also have: · SitePlanner training/certification· iBwave training/experience· DAS System training/certification for; ADC/LGC Wireless, MobileAccess, RFS, Andrew and Powerwave products· Training/certification for Cellular/PCS Technologies including: CDMA, TDMA, GSM, iDEN, EvDo, and UMTS· Working knowledge of Windows PC Operating SystemAbout Smartlink: We are a placement and consulting company specializing in the wireless telecommunication, energy, and transportation industries. Smartlink supports infrastructure deployment and asset management. We pride ourselves in being able to provide consistent work in market. Smartlink was established in early 2000 and have had people on board working consistently with our clients. It is our goal to provide a work place environment where employees can hang their hat. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holiday.

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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?



The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading efforts to deliver large, complex projects on time and within the established estimate. They may also serve as "leads" on large client accounts, working with the Account Management team to nurture client relationships and traffic project work across larger teams of multiple Project Mangers. The Sr. Project Manager has excellent documentation experience and superior technical knowledge, and is both internally team-focused and externally client-facing as required. Sr. Project Managers may be responsible for supervising Project Coordinators and/or Project Managers, and may assist in trafficking project work and managing resource assignments.



Key responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager:



Collaborates with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client's needs within established constraint

Works with account team as well as any and all members of assigned project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools

Actively participates in all project activities, collaborating on the content and presentation of key client deliverables as required to ensure relevancy, strategy, quality and timelines

Responsible for managing project financial lifecycle, including estimates, status reporting, revenue forecasts, invoicing, etc

Creates and maintains project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.

Sets the standards for project work

Accountable for flawless execution in own work and that of direct reports; pushes for same with project team members

Identifies and recommends opportunities to improve work processes



Requirements



Minimum 4 years experience as a Technical Project Manager, website development a plus.

BA Degree, PMP a plus

Must have delivered projects using SDLC methodology

Must be able to work in a fast-pace environment accommodating and reporting on the impacts from changing technical requirements.

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Level 1 Support Analyst
3rd Shift - 10 pm to 6 am
Sun - Thurs

Position Description:
This team is responsible for supporting and maintaining a straight-through trade processing system , utilized by the Alternative & Quantitative Investment and Hedge Fund Administration groups of Global Asset Management. This role is for a first-line support Analyst for this group.

Responsibilities include:

First-line support of trading and back-office systems.

Risk assessment and prioritization of production problems.

Escalation of persistent or critical problems to development teams and senior management.

Proactive identification of risk areas.

Ad-hoc reports/extracts.

Impact analysis and requirements gathering.

UAT and regression testing.

Software deployment/integration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional problem solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly-driven environment

UNIX and scripting experience (Perl, C Shell, and Bourne shell)

Relational database experience (Sybase/Oracle)

HTML/Web or Java skills desirable

Computer science or Finance related degree is preferred

Application support experience is a plus

The role requires an individual who is self-motivated, can thrive and multi-task in a fast-pace environment and can meet high customer expectations.


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Our client in Downtown Chicago is looking for an excellent level 1 Helpdesk person. The ideal Helpdesk professional, for this role, must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. Maintaining an inventory of installed software, managing software licensing and creating policies and procedures for upgrades, will be the main responsibilities, and also analyzing and making recommendations for hardware and software standardization. Personality is the key for this position.

<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: Microsoft experience should be at least 2 years. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting desk side issues.

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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?



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

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We are looking for an SAP ERP Applications Developer involving activities such as SAP Business Process Configuration, Programming (ABAP), and Application Support.
This person will work closely with Packaging Sector/Business Unit Customers in understanding their business process requirements and then mapping these requirements into the SAP ERP landscape.
SAP Business Process Configuration (Customizing) for the SAP R3 Modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, and PP.
Developing SAP programs for data interfaces, application integration with other non-SAP applications, custom forms, and custom reports using standard SAP development tools
Day to day Application / Operational Support for the SAP templates including Incident Management and Change Request Management.
Participate on IT Project Teams that require SAP Development and integration with other non-SAP applications.

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Experience: The requirements include 5+ years experience with SAP ERP systems including SAP implementation experience.
Knowledge of SAP ERP (R3) required; knowledge of SAP BW, APO, XI, xMII a plus.
Knowledge of SAP Configuration/Customizing Transactions and SAP Development Tools.
Good understanding of Application Client/Server technology.
Familiar with IT Project Methodologies as well as IT Support Procedures.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, self motivated, customer focused, knowledge of finance and manufacturing business processes.

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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 troubleshooting for the company website and will also sustain services, application and their related network components and environment. The developer will maintain and create new web application for the company website by adding to or altering existing content will be responsible for updating charts and margin information, repairing codes. The web developers should have in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and applications in addition to a solid understanding of business strategy. The ideal must have experience working with an agency.
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 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 My SQL



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

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The Lead Technical Writer develops and publishes user documentation and training materials to support system functionality for Company software including user manuals, field and form level online help, web help, instructional materials to support both independent and group instruction and mentors writers new to the team.
Experience: MUST HAVE:

Bachelors degree in Technical Communications, Education, English, Journalism, Instructional Design or related field
5+ years of proven technical writing skills
Familiarity with the methods and tools used to develop both printed and online documentation (knowledge of AuthorIT useful but not necessary)
Practical experience as a system user

Interested candidates can send their resumes to:

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Our client in Downtown Chicago is looking for a Business Analyst, with excellent communication skills. The Business Analyst (BA) will be leading requirements building and quality assurance tasks. The BA will also work on proposal development activities. The BA will work with internal and external clients to develop and formally document system requirements; create systems test plans and test cases; coordinate and execute test cycles; and assist in the resolution of post-production issues and enhancements. The BA will assist the IT Project Manager in tracking progress on these tasks, and assisting the PM in resolution of issues that could impact the schedule, budget, resources or quality. The BA will contribute to proposal writing, editing, and related business development efforts. 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 ideal candidate for this position, should have a B.S. in Computer Science or related field required; plus at least two years of related experience in business information systems and process analysis, with strong data analysis skills (SQL, relational database) and system process modeling skills. Prior hands-on background in software development and data management preferred, preferably in a data intensive environment. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in: (1) structured requirements and specifications development (including UML and Use Cases) for custom software builds and software builds within existing application frameworks; (2) creating and executing test plans and cycles, including systems testing and UAT (3) task management and client presentation skills; (4) the ability to write and communicate complex systems descriptions and specifications for both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience with complex data management (research data management, databases, and data warehousing) is a plus. The candidate should have strong communications skills and be able to work effectively in an on-site consulting environment. The candidate should also have strong writing skills for proposal development efforts.

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Our large marketing client is looking for an excellent midlevel candidate with working experience in Cold Fusion Development. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of Internet protocols and application in addition to a solid understanding of the agency market. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The candidate should have at least 2+ years developing Cold Fusion.

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Are you a Quality Assurance looking to advance your career?

If so, Join ConsultUSA Now and Obtain Free BA, PM or Technical Certifications.
One of the Fortune Global 500 telecom companies in the Chicago, IL area has an immediate need for a full time Quality Assurance Tester.

The candidate will be responsible for QA testing of applications and ensuring all standards and best practices are followed.

Required:
. Ability to analyze and test new or modified software
. Design and write test plans/test cases
. Execute tests according to documented tickets
. Experience documenting software issues in a defect
. Experience thoroughly testing software
. Ability to assist developers in reproducing and investigating
. Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle
. Experience testing Web and Client Server software


Desired:
. Programming and customer support experience

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
. Our client is continually creating advanced technologies to stay ahead of the competition in voice, wireless, and other emerging technologies thus creating stability in a unstable environment
. ConsultUSA will work closely with you to develop an exciting career path of your choosing, focusing on your key strengths
. Our client has the ability to hire the smartest people, therefore, you will grow faster and learn more


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 4681 to
. For a complete listing of all our opportunities, please visit: http://www.consultusa.com
. U.S. Citizenship, EAD, or Green Card REQUIRED
. Managers are short listing qualified candidates quickly





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Robert Half Technology is searching for some excellent desktop talent! Our clients are consistently asking for desktop candidates with several years of experience. They must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. Maintaining an inventory of installed software, managing software licensing and creating policies and procedures for upgrades. Analyzing and making recommendations for hardware and software standardization. This is an ongoing opportunity for 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: Microsoft experience should be at least 3+ years. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting deskside issues.

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Are you a Web Application Developer looking to advance your career?

If so, Join ConsultUSA Now and Obtain Free BA, PM or Technical Certifications.
One of the Fortune Global 500 telecom companies in the Chicago, IL area has an immediate need for a full time Web Application Developer.

The candidate responsible for bring up the appropriate hardware and software
associated with the project and insure it is complaint with standards and polices.

Required:
. PHP
. Ajax
. HTML
. Web application development

Desired:
. SQL
. Perl

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
. Our client is continually creating advanced technologies to stay ahead of the competition in voice, wireless, and other emerging technologies thus creating stability in a unstable environment
. ConsultUSA will work closely with you to develop an exciting career path of your choosing, focusing on your key strengths
. Our client has the ability to hire the smartest people, therefore, you will grow faster and learn more


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 4680 to
. For a complete listing of all our opportunities, please visit: http://www.consultusa.com
. U.S. Citizenship, EAD, or Green Card REQUIRED
. Managers are short listing qualified candidates quickly



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The Decision Support Services Systems Analyst will be responsible for database technology with an emphasis on the use of analytical and reporting tools, developing enterprise-wide data analysis and reporting solutions by developing and maintaining the data warehouse for internal customers.

Key responsibilities include analyzing and documenting business reporting requirements in the areas of operational data support and management decision support systems.
Developing technical specifications required for reporting and analytical applications, developing Web-based business intelligence that supports various business information needs, as well as assisting in the building and maintenance of the data warehouse

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Experience: Requirements include 3-5 years of business intelligence experience, Bachelor&#146;s degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or related areas.

A thorough understanding and experience in one of more of the following technologies and programming environments: Reporting software such as Business Objects, Crystal Reports, ETL products and technologies such as Informatica PowerCenter, Standard database systems such as Oracle, MS-SQL, MySQL and Sybase. Programming abilities using .Net, Java/J2EE, XML, XSLT, SQL, JavaScript. Excellent verbal and written skills are required.

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Position Details:

Job Title: MySql DBA
Job Duration: 6+ months extendible
Location: Chicago, IL
Total # of Positions: 2
Fulltime / W2: Mastech Inc.

Our client is looking for a MySQL DBA with at least 2 years of recent experience in a Linux/Unix environment.

Responsibilities would include:

. Performing physical database changes.
. Performing Installations, Configuration Changes, Clustering, Replication, Version Upgrades, Physical Layout support and Capacity analysis
. Performance tuning
. Develops strategies for Archival and purging
. Database backup and recovery
. Database utility strategies.
. Tuning database and SQL queries
. Ensure database software versions are maintained, service packs applied
. Investigate, recommend or write tools & scripts to support the design and implementation of databases
. Provide technical advice and support to application developers.
. Monitor database performance, determines and implements appropriate adjustments as required.

Skills Required:

. Bachelor's degree in computer science, specialized computer systems training or equivalent experience.
. Minimum of two years My SQL database administration experience and at least five years IT experience.
. Strong knowledge of database products on distributed systems (Unix and Wintel).
. Strong performance tuning and optimization skills are a plus.
. Strong relational database background and SQL (Structured Query Language).
. Knowledgeable and skilled in system software and hardware.
. Good oral and written communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
. Experience with ecommerce applications in Java/tomcat environment

Compensation and other relevant details:

1. We are looking only for people willing to join us directly as W2 employees.
2. W2 salaried with full benefits or W2 hourly all-inclusive rates.
3. Prefer Local candidates but W2 salaried employees may also receive relocation assistance.

Mastech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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International software development firm with a location in Chicago has an opening for a Software Trainer! Company develops tax/accounting software and offers, in addition to stability, a competitive compensation package and great stability!

Responsibilities and qualifications include but are not limited to:

Support Account Executives in demonstrations.
Provide feedback on and recommendations for training material.
Suggestions to product design and enhancement.
Training over the Internet or client locations.
Internal training on proprietary and developed products.
Bachelor's degree required.
Certification as a CPA is highly preferential.
Minimum of 3 years experience in internal audit or public accounting
Thorough knowledge and understanding of multiple tax/accounting softwares essential.
Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows.
The ability to identify and assess problems to devise viable solutions.
A take-charge and spearheading attitude.
Presentation, organization, and planning experience.
Extensive and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Must be open traveling as needed, up to 75% of the time.
Experience: ,

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Our client in Downtown Chicago is looking for an excellent level 1 Helpdesk person. The ideal Helpdesk professional, for this role, must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. Maintaining an inventory of installed software, managing software licensing and creating policies and procedures for upgrades, will be the main responsibilities, and also analyzing and making recommendations for hardware and software standardization. Personality is the key for this position.

<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: Microsoft experience should be at least 2 years. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting desk side issues.

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Our Client seeks an experienced Business Process Modeling (BPM) developer to model current and future states of mission critical business processes. In addition to the technical skills of modeling and process reengineering, the candidate will also need to partner with business and operations stakeholders, contributing and/or leading business analysis activities. The BPM developer will also work closely with Senior Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Architects to validate current and target state process models. Candidates with extensive understanding of SOA and hands-on experience with BEA AquaLogic tools will be given a preference.* Contribute to project delivery including project progress reporting and other governance processes.* Follow department software development guidelines and processes. Skills:Position Requirements: * Bachelor degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field of study.* 6+ years of BPM development experience.* Experience participating in large-scale, full lifecycle SOA implementations. * Expert experience with a BPMS tool from BEA, Tibco, IBM, or other major vendor including design, implementation, monitoring, testing, and administration skills.* Hands-on experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) technology from BEA, Sonic, IBM, Oracle, or another major vendor.* Knowledge of SOA architecture and concepts.* Knowledge of Java, Oracle, LoadRunner, and UNIX a plus.* Ability to manage small business analysis engagements and teams.* Excellent analytical and technical skills; outstanding attention to detail.* Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills are required for interaction with all levels of business, operations, and technical stakeholders. * Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.* Ability to work both independently and as part of teams.* Ability to effectively function in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SSALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)

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This is a Senior Level contract-to-hire Graphic Design position at a small CPG company on the South Side. They are seeking a Senior Level Graphic Designer to design all Consumer Packaged Goods products including cheese and meat. This designer will be exceptionally strong in Illustrator, Photoshop and proficient in Indesign. This is a primarily print position.

The designer will also be responsible for attending photoshoots of the products and be an integral part of a small in house creative staff.<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: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

The ideal candidate must have Consumer Packaged Goods samples and be comfortable overseeing a junior designer. They will be responsible mentoring them and giving performance reviews.

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We are looking for an SAP ERP Applications Developer involving activities such as SAP Business Process Configuration, Programming (ABAP), and Application Support.
This person will work closely with Packaging Sector/Business Unit Customers in understanding their business process requirements and then mapping these requirements into the SAP ERP landscape.
SAP Business Process Configuration (Customizing) for the SAP R3 Modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, and PP.
Developing SAP programs for data interfaces, application integration with other non-SAP applications, custom forms, and custom reports using standard SAP development tools
Day to day Application / Operational Support for the SAP templates including Incident Management and Change Request Management.
Participate on IT Project Teams that require SAP Development and integration with other non-SAP applications.

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Experience: The requirements include 5+ years experience with SAP ERP systems including SAP implementation experience.
Knowledge of SAP ERP (R3) required; knowledge of SAP BW, APO, XI, xMII a plus.
Knowledge of SAP Configuration/Customizing Transactions and SAP Development Tools.
Good understanding of Application Client/Server technology.
Familiar with IT Project Methodologies as well as IT Support Procedures.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, self motivated, customer focused, knowledge of finance and manufacturing business processes.

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Robert Half Technology is searching for some excellent desktop talent! Our clients are consistently asking for desktop candidates with several years of experience. They must be customer-service oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of computing resources. Maintaining an inventory of installed software, managing software licensing and creating policies and procedures for upgrades. Analyzing and making recommendations for hardware and software standardization. This is an ongoing opportunity for 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: Microsoft experience should be at least 3+ years. The candidate should have 3+ years of experience troubleshooting deskside issues.

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International software development firm with a location in Chicago has an opening for a Software Trainer! Company develops tax/accounting software and offers, in addition to stability, a competitive compensation package and great stability!

Responsibilities and qualifications include but are not limited to:

Support Account Executives in demonstrations.
Provide feedback on and recommendations for training material.
Suggestions to product design and enhancement.
Training over the Internet or client locations.
Internal training on proprietary and developed products.
Bachelor's degree required.
Certification as a CPA is highly preferential.
Minimum of 3 years experience in internal audit or public accounting
Thorough knowledge and understanding of multiple tax/accounting softwares essential.
Extensive proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows.
The ability to identify and assess problems to devise viable solutions.
A take-charge and spearheading attitude.
Presentation, organization, and planning experience.
Extensive and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Must be open traveling as needed, up to 75% of the time.
Experience: ,

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Are you a Web Application Developer looking to advance your career?

If so, Join ConsultUSA Now and Obtain Free BA, PM or Technical Certifications.
One of the Fortune Global 500 telecom companies in the Chicago, IL area has an immediate need for a full time Web Application Developer.

The candidate responsible for bring up the appropriate hardware and software
associated with the project and insure it is complaint with standards and polices.

Required:
. PHP
. Ajax
. HTML
. Web application development

Desired:
. SQL
. Perl

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
. Our client is continually creating advanced technologies to stay ahead of the competition in voice, wireless, and other emerging technologies thus creating stability in a unstable environment
. ConsultUSA will work closely with you to develop an exciting career path of your choosing, focusing on your key strengths
. Our client has the ability to hire the smartest people, therefore, you will grow faster and learn more


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 4680 to
. For a complete listing of all our opportunities, please visit: http://www.consultusa.com
. U.S. Citizenship, EAD, or Green Card REQUIRED
. Managers are short listing qualified candidates quickly



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Our Client seeks an experienced Business Process Modeling (BPM) developer to model current and future states of mission critical business processes. In addition to the technical skills of modeling and process reengineering, the candidate will also need to partner with business and operations stakeholders, contributing and/or leading business analysis activities. The BPM developer will also work closely with Senior Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Architects to validate current and target state process models. Candidates with extensive understanding of SOA and hands-on experience with BEA AquaLogic tools will be given a preference.* Contribute to project delivery including project progress reporting and other governance processes.* Follow department software development guidelines and processes. Skills:Position Requirements: * Bachelor degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field of study.* 6+ years of BPM development experience.* Experience participating in large-scale, full lifecycle SOA implementations. * Expert experience with a BPMS tool from BEA, Tibco, IBM, or other major vendor including design, implementation, monitoring, testing, and administration skills.* Hands-on experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) technology from BEA, Sonic, IBM, Oracle, or another major vendor.* Knowledge of SOA architecture and concepts.* Knowledge of Java, Oracle, LoadRunner, and UNIX a plus.* Ability to manage small business analysis engagements and teams.* Excellent analytical and technical skills; outstanding attention to detail.* Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills are required for interaction with all levels of business, operations, and technical stakeholders. * Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.* Ability to work both independently and as part of teams.* Ability to effectively function in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'SSALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)

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