Reporting Architect-Business Objects in Chicago, IL

Application/Enterprise Architecture, Design Patterns, UML the Custom Objects role requires someone who specializes in custom reporting with BO (Business Objects) and Crystal. This will be a Reporting Architect of sorts. It is important they have prior experience in the architecture listed below, J2EE, Spring and Hibernate, to effectively implement their reporting strategy Experience: Business Objects, Crystal RAS SDK, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior C++ Software Engineer - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a Senior C++ Software Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION Description: Job Description: This individual will be part of a small core development group that is responsible for developing and maintaining highly scalable, multi tiered trading applications and infrastructure. This hands-on role will work on high performance exchange connectivity and the infrastructure required to make that happen - Extensive experience in creating/supporting real-time multithreaded C++ applications on Unix/Linux - 5+ years experience with STL, BOOST or ACE libraries; knowledge/effective use of performance and memory profilers - Experience in developing exchange connectivity components and knowledge of Exchange protocols and APIs is a big plus - Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns - Basic knowledge of scripting such as Perl or Python - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Good understanding of the internals of the operating systems or networks, TCP/IP and enterprise messaging solutions such as TIBCO - Ability to work on a complete project lifecycle, from the requirement capturing, to design, development and final deployment to production - Ability to work in a team environment or individually - Ability to work on multiple projects and to come up with proper project estimates - Knowledge of financial markets and securities - 5+ years experience working directly with Traders or with production support team; ability to troubleshoot and resolve production problems when under pressure Candidate Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or its equivalent - At least 5+ years hands on development experience - Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities This client prefers to have candidates out of the trading industry (prop firms, banks, hedge funds, etc.), but open to other industries if talent has a passion for the financial industry, trade as a hobby, etc. Candidates from a high-frequency trading background are a plus. The environment is extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial and driven. If talent is coming in from outside of the industry, they should be coming from environments such as or similar to Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, etc. These candidates need to be driven and have been trained well. This is the kind of environment where the traders will come up with an idea and ask the developers to work it out on a whiteboard while they are all sitting in the same room. In this role they will be interacting with traders and will be exposed to a variety of areas within IT. TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Unix Administrator - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a Unix Administrator. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Unix Administrator will have experience with Unix (Solaris and Linux) and the trading community and the ideal candidate will be comfortable dealing with traders in a Unix environment but also have some exposure to Linux and Windows. He/she must also be comfortable in a fast paced environment and be a good problem solver. Required Experience: - 3+ years Unix administration and support, ideally with Solaris. - Good understanding of operating systems. - Good understanding of hardware and OS interoperability. - Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking. - Experience working with a ticketing systems for tracking incidents and response. - Experience adding/removing users. - Knowledge of NFS, NIS, DNS, SMTP, directory services, web services. - Experience with server builds, patching, software deployment. - Understanding of financial markets and trading systems a plus. - Experience with on-call support a plus. Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience preferred. TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Contract for a Sharepoint Developer in CHICAGO, IL

Our client is in the prototype phase of SharePoint deployment. They already have a team in place but need an additional resource. They already have Designers and Architects. They would need a Developer that is a &#147;doer&#148; not a &#147;thinker&#148;. The candidate must have very deep knowledge and experience with MOSS 2007. The contractor will need experience in content management and publication, site provisioning through workflow, a geographically distributed environment with server farms. The environment is very complex, therefore, the Developer must be very senior. <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 will have developed SharePoint MOSS 2007 in a global environment. The Agile methodology will be utilized in this project. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Security Analyst I in Chicago, IL

Title is SAP Anaylst, Production Support MM/SD/PP Production Support role for ERPinitiative for Order-to-Cash, Production Planning, and Supply Chain Material Master.The objective is to provide SAP post go-live production support to include issue resolution, root-cause analyis, training, and documentation as well as the ability to understand business requirements/issues in the context of a standard ERP solution. This position will be answering emails and phone calls from 500 virtual users for 1st and 2nd level support that has been delegate by the team lead. They will be running reports, working on transactions and issue resolution, and follow up on completed emails and calls. Required QualificationsSAP Experience - MM, SD, and/or PP, minumum 3 yrs experience Business experience in CPG company and/or Supply Chain. Proficient to Expert Microsoft Skills - Excel, Access To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

(PHARMA) Manager of Applications Development in Chicago, IL

I am currently looking for a Director of Application Development from the Pharmaceutical Industry. You will be responsible for application development, forecasting, and develop best practices for the organization. If you are an entrepreneur that has a pharmaceutical background, please submit your resume to or call 312.616.7974. Experience: Candidate MUST have a Pharmaceutical background with at least 5+ years in a management position. Must have a BS/BA in relevant field, MS or PMP certification is advantageous. Candidate should be exposed to the full SDLC, and expert level with MS Office. You must have excellent communication both verbal and written. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

WebSphere AIX Administrator in Chicago, IL

Manage WebSphere installations, modifications, performance management & configuration. Act as code & build manager for WebSphere applications. Manage interactions with members from internal & vendor organizations. Investigate & resolve application hosting issues. Develop application & operational processes needed to model, integrate, automate & manage efficient, flexible business processes. Troubleshoot performance issues, disconnects and security or load balancing aspects form JMS using the Service Integration Bus. Experience: 5+ years solid WebSphere System Management & Architecture experience managing 24/7 applications in Client Server environments. Senior level in-depth experience with WebSphere 6.1 ND and JDBC. Fluent with AIX, Unix, Linux, Solaris or other Unix type operating systems; must understand SIB. Advanced experience analyzing & implementing procedures to improve system & application efficiency. Ability to automate manual procedures utilizing shell scripting, JACL & Jython. WebSphere 6.1 certification preferred; Bachelor's degree required. Some knowledge of Java, j2ee and jsp files along with AS400 databases beneficial; Unix scripting experience required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Instructor/Trainer in Chicago, IL

Our client downtown is seeking an Instructor for an A+/Network + course. The candidate will need to have the proof of one or both of the certifications to evidence their knowledge. The students in this course will need an Instructor that has been in IT for at least 3+ years. The Instructor will be teaching all aspects of hardware and should have &#147;real world&#148; experience to help the students understandable. <br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. Experience: The candidate must have received their A+ Certification or Network+ Certification. Any IT instruction at a college, would be a huge plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

QTP Tester with Trading in Chicago, IL

? The successful candidate will be working on testing of Electronic Trading Applications and Order Management systems and should have the following abilities: ? System test planning, test creation and test execution. ? Apply existing test scripts (QTP,Mercury Quality Center), learn quickly and deliver test reports. ? Strong SQL skills ? FIX Protocol knowledge ? 2-3 years software quality assurance experience required in creating and executing test scripts. ? Experience of testing financial services applications like Electronic Trading Applications and Order Management System. ? Capable of coordinating Analysts, Development and Test teams and executing end to end tests. ? Coding in VB Scripting and QTP ? Strong SQL Desired: C#, Java ? Knowledge of Equity Trading Systems Experience: NO Agencies allowed for this requirment To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Contract to HIRE for a Computer Forensics Analyst in Chicago, IL

Our client is looking for 2-3 Computer Forensic Analysts. The candidates chosen will be overseeing the Forensics Lab, providing development, managing and communicating, and implementing a forensic program. This role will be responsible for creating systems and processes for the Best Practices, as well as analyzing and making recommendations for new technologies and industry trends. Additional duties will include creating forensic images of hard drives, including RAID systems, and generating reports/affidavits. Extensive knowledge with N-case, ethical hacking knowledge, trial testimony experience will be required.<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 will have at least 5 years of Computer Forensics experience including expert testimony and management-level department oversight. Certifications requested; EnCE, ACE or similar forensic certification. An extensive amount of knowledge of EnCase, FTK, and Paraben; including developing custom EnScripts. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

CISCO IPT Phone deployment (Job #9481) in Chicago, IL

SMARTSOURCE is in need of 8 resources starting May 26th in Downtown Chicago, Michigan Avenue for a week Job type: project Duration: 1 week Normal business hours Candidates must have hands-on experience with setting up Cisco IPT Phones and, more importantly, the ability to do end user training and troubleshooting. Certifications are not required but you must have proven experience. Requirements: Good customer service skills Cisco phone setup and end user configuration experience End user phone training experience (one on one, not classroom training) To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Tester/ Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

Internal consulting resource to provide business analysis, LoadRunner scripting, performance test execution and analysis services. Resource will follow ISO9001:2000 approved processes and procedures, using team templates to gather requirements and implement performance tests on midrange platforms (Wintel/AIX). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior C++ Software Engineer - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a Senior C++ Software Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION Description: Job Description: This individual will be part of a small core development group that is responsible for developing and maintaining highly scalable, multi tiered trading applications and infrastructure. This hands-on role will work on high performance exchange connectivity and the infrastructure required to make that happen - Extensive experience in creating/supporting real-time multithreaded C++ applications on Unix/Linux - 5+ years experience with STL, BOOST or ACE libraries; knowledge/effective use of performance and memory profilers - Experience in developing exchange connectivity components and knowledge of Exchange protocols and APIs is a big plus - Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns - Basic knowledge of scripting such as Perl or Python - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Good understanding of the internals of the operating systems or networks, TCP/IP and enterprise messaging solutions such as TIBCO - Ability to work on a complete project lifecycle, from the requirement capturing, to design, development and final deployment to production - Ability to work in a team environment or individually - Ability to work on multiple projects and to come up with proper project estimates - Knowledge of financial markets and securities - 5+ years experience working directly with Traders or with production support team; ability to troubleshoot and resolve production problems when under pressure Candidate Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or its equivalent - At least 5+ years hands on development experience - Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities This client prefers to have candidates out of the trading industry (prop firms, banks, hedge funds, etc.), but open to other industries if talent has a passion for the financial industry, trade as a hobby, etc. Candidates from a high-frequency trading background are a plus. The environment is extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial and driven. If talent is coming in from outside of the industry, they should be coming from environments such as or similar to Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, etc. These candidates need to be driven and have been trained well. This is the kind of environment where the traders will come up with an idea and ask the developers to work it out on a whiteboard while they are all sitting in the same room. In this role they will be interacting with traders and will be exposed to a variety of areas within IT. TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Reporting Architect-Business Objects in Chicago, IL

Application/Enterprise Architecture, Design Patterns, UML the Custom Objects role requires someone who specializes in custom reporting with BO (Business Objects) and Crystal. This will be a Reporting Architect of sorts. It is important they have prior experience in the architecture listed below, J2EE, Spring and Hibernate, to effectively implement their reporting strategy Experience: Business Objects, Crystal RAS SDK, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

TSM ADMINISTRATOR - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This may be your lucky day! It is time for a change, and CDI can help! We have an immediate need for a TSM ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION Requirements: • Transition, discovery, and knowledge transfer for BAU support of TSM backup servers. • The majority of systems will have TSM, however a general knowledge of backup and recovery methods and operations are required. • ADSM &TSM Products. • TSM, Customer-facing skills. TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP Basis Security Manager in Chicago, IL

Our Client currently seeks a SAP Basis Security Manager with GlobalEnterprise experience for 3-6 month CONTRACT-TO-HIRE positions.-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYJob Description:•Build and lead the on-/offshore SAP Basis Operations team to support a global company.•The responsibilities include day-to-day management of the SAP Basis and Security team in a ECC6.0, CRM2007, BI, GRC, BPC (Outlooksoft), Portal and XI, currently with 3,000+ Global users.•The Basis Manager will also be responsible for overall Basis strategy and roadmap, upgrade-planning, project management, budgeting and metrics.•Requires hands-on support as needed•The responsibilities include day-to-day management of the SAP Basis and Security team, allocating and monitoring the workflow to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assignments and projects within the established time frame and quality standards. •Will manage and schedule Basis and Security Staff to provide 24x7 availability. •Installation of new SAP systems and instances to meet expanding business requirements including translation into HW/SW requirements and project delivery plans. •Oversee daily monitoring of all the SAP systems and development of appropriate metrics.This position will collaborate and communicate with SAP Functional, Technical teams and other support groups for projects or to resolve system issues. •Maintain and update policies, procedures and controls for the operation of the SAP systems, including backup/recovery, to be in compliance with SOX and general IT Security requirements. •Coordinate periodic SOX audits with Internal and External Audit personnel and lead potential mitigation efforts. •Develop, maintain and document standard operating procedures, including backup and recovery of the SAP system, system error detection procedures, database reorganization and SAP background job scheduling. •Provide technical SAP expertise in the selection of new hardware and software platforms.•In addition, the Basis/Security Manager will define the Basis/Security strategy and roadmap, provide SAP technical thought-leadership and knowledge, lead the team to explore, test and recommend/implement new technologies from SAP and partners, and initiate/manage upgrades and projects around scalability, HA, ITIL, virtualization, security, SOX, DR, operational metrics etc. Job Requirements:• 15+ years of IT experience• 10+ years of SAP Basis experience across ERP, CRM, BI, Portal, XI (and GRC) on Microsoft or OracleHands-on Basis skills are required• 5+ years of demonstrated Basis Team leadership and management of large-size High-Availability complex SAP/MS and/or SAP/Oracle environments.• Experience in developing, staffing and retaining highly technical employees• Experience implementing and supporting SAP audit controls and monitoring solutions (e.g. GRC, etc.)• Experience across all SAP Basis disciplines: Daily Operations, User/Security Management, Upgrade and Patch Management, ABAP and Java, Web-servers, vmware, MS SQLDB, SAN, Oracle 11x…etc.• Experience in setting up and managing near/off-shore resources and contractors.• Defined and implemented strategic plans with goals and objectives• Proven ability to manage time-critical projects (planning, scheduling, monitoring)• Customer-centric and Service minded – ability to interact with all levels of users• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including Power-Point presentations.• Knowledge/experience in ITIL, SOX, ISO etc.• Team leadership skills required to manage internal and external teams that will be developing, implementing and maintaining the global SAP Environment and Security Experience: SALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYIf you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses, we will only be personally contacting the most qualified candidates. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Customer Service - Stable and Growing Call Center - $9-10/hour!!! in Chicago, IL

Stable and growing outsourced call center is seeking Bilingual Client Care Representatives to join their team! Requirements below absolutely must be met--qualified candidates will be contacted directly after applying! Note: There are both part-time and full-time openings. Both types of positions *require* availability every day of the week (including Saturday, Sunday, *and* holidays), flexibility to work evenings, and flexibility to have a changing schedule on a weekly or biweekly basis. You will be taking inbound calls to provide superior customer service in the capacities of taking orders, general customer service and question-answer resolution, after-hours telephone answering services, etc. ~ You must have at least 2 years of experience in customer service requiring high-volume customer satisfaction. Experience working partially or completely over the telephone a plus. ~ You *must* be fully bilingual in English and Spanish. ~ You must have basic computer skills and be able to type 25-30 wpm at least. ~ You must demonstrate excellent, upbeat, and positive customer service over the phone and provide at least two professional references to verify your customer service skills. Demonstrated job stability and key success stories in customer satisfaction are important to note. ~ This position pays $9-10/hour, and long-term potential for growth and training exist. Please submit your resume for review today--qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Outbound Fund Raising Specialists - On-Going Temporary Project - $10-13/hour!!! in Chicago, IL

Our client has a regular, on-going need for outbound call center representatives to work on fund raising projects! This is a temporary opportunity expected to last 6 weeks, but candidates who perform well are eligible for extension if they have excellent results, attendance, and attitude. You will be making outbound calls to local business to identify members of the community who are able to assist in donating their time to a fund raising event/campaign. You will be working off of moderately warm leads, and it is critical that you demonstrate excellent customer service, strong persuasive skills, and extroverted attitude! You will be expected to hit small goals set by the client, and this position is expected to be 25-30 hours a week. Pay is $10-13/hour, and previous call center/similar experience is a plus. Qualified candidates, please send your resume in today! Those who meet the appropriate qualifications will be contacted directly to schedule an interview. Please note that it is AppleOne's policy to conduct reference checks, and candidates must be prepared to comply with our referencing policies and offer contact information for previous supervisors of recent temporary and permanent assignments. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP BUSINESS ANALYST in Chicago, IL

Our Client currently seeks several SAP BUSINESS ANALYST'S with GlobalEnterprise experience for 3-6 month CONTRACT-TO-HIRE positions.-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYPOSITION 1. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST!o Experience with or knowledge of inventory management, logistics, warehousemanagement, manufacturing, and sourcing/procurement o Team Leadership o MM, LE, and WM Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred)POSITION 2. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST! o Experience with or knowledge of manufacturing, manufacturing engineering,inventory management, and warehouse management o Team Leadership o SCM/PP Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred)POSITION 3. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST!o Experience with, or knowledge of marketing, sales, contracts, ordermanagement, distribution, and warehouse management. o Team Leadership o CRM/SD Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred)POSITION 4. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST!o Experience with or knowledge of sourcing, procurement, inventory management,logistics, and warehouse management. o Team Leadership o SRM/MM Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred) Experience: SALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYIf you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses, we will only be personally contacting the most qualified candidates. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Director of Information Technology in Chicago, IL

I am currently looking for a Director of Information Technology that has worked within the Pharmaceutical industry. You will be responsible for application development, forecasting, and develop best practices for the organization. If you are an entrepreneur that has a pharmaceutical background, please submit your resume to or call 312.616.7974. Experience: Candidate MUST have a Healthcare/Pharmaceutical background with at least 5+ years in a management position. Must have a BS/BA in relevant field, MS or PMP certification is advantageous. Candidate should be exposed to the full SDLC, and expert level with MS Office. You must have excellent communication both verbal and written. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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