Dynamic Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a VOIP Engineer with Trading Turret experience, to support enterprise wide Cisco VOIP and IPC Trading Turret system technologies. Candidate will will help design, implement, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain corporate and auxiliary Voice over IP systems and peripherals. The VoIP Engineer will be comfortable interfacing with business customers, and most importantly have a team-oriented approach to projects and day to day responsibilities. ResponsibilitiesDesign, implementation, and maintenance of VoIP in a campus environment. Plan and recommend system/network architecture for VoIP, Traditional TDM based phone systems and other supporting technologies such as United Communications and Unified Messaging. Maintain technical role in support of VoIP, Unified Messaging, Unified Communications, and traditional TDM phone systems. Develop and maintain ongoing QoS and other network designs and parameters in coordination with Network Engineering. Ensure the stable and reliable connectivity of all networked systems.* Circuit Provisioning * VOIP design, implementation, and support * Wireless e-mail device implementation and support * Moves, adds, and changes for telecommunication equipment * Trading turret implementation and support * Provide management reports for telecommunications performance and utilization * Provide and maintain architectural documentation of telecommunications infrastructure Qualifications:* 5 years experience in network and/or telecommunications industry* 3 years experience with Cisco phone systems* Experience with trading turrets preferred* Blackberry experience is desired, but not required *Previous Avaya experience is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Top Tier proprietary electronic trading firm is seeking an exceptional Network Specialist to focus on designing, developing, and maintaining networks to support traders. Responsibilities involve building network infrastructure, responding to network problems, short and long term project work, and continually driving improvements in network performance. Experience supporting applications in a Network environment is a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms and exchanges is desired. This position provides an exceptional compensation package recognizing contributions to company's operating performance. Key Responsibilities: Work with teammates to drive the design and deployment of new installations of trading systems at exchange collocations Design and implement high performance, low latency WAN infrastructure Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow, and technology deployment Identify and evaluate new technology Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues Find and improve performance bottlenecks Work closely with other parts of the business to identify areas of high opportunity Key Skills/Attributes: Deep understanding of IP networking: Switching Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) Multicast (IGMP, PIM) Expertise with high-performance LAN technology (10 G ethernet, product architecture) Expertise with optical WAN technology (SONET, DWDM/CWDM, MPLS) Performance analysis and troubleshooting Packet capture and analysis Tapping and spanning Deep understanding of the TCP/IP protocol Experience with data center planning and deployment Experience with a Scripting language such as python or Perl Experience with the Linux operating system, C/C , SQL a plus Able and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation Eager to work in a collaborative, team environment Detail oriented, analytical mindset, highly effective at decision making Ability to manage numerous business priorities with ease Trading Industry experience a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Terrific opportunity for a professional individual ready to move ahead in a great career. As a customer service representative for this well-known business services company, you will be responsible for answering multi-line phones, resolving customer questions and accurate data entry. Experience team player/team builder, self starter and enjoys fast paced environment or similar a big plus. Top compensation and a rewarding work environment that offers hands on training, business casual environment and company invested in your office. Apply for this great position as a customer service representative today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior Technical Analyst. The Technical Analyst will work closely with IT and business stakeholders, to define requirements and acceptance criteria for new IT projects. The ideal person for this role understands business needs of trading firms and has had hands-on experience with networking, server support, and various operating systems. Responsibilities: Work with IT Services and stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria for common IT problems and new projects Work with Project Managers to ensure requirements are clearly documented in the project plan Work to ensure that project content is understood and communicated to stakeholders and engineers Train IT Services members on technical analysis best practices Stay on top of current technology trends Experience: 3 years of Window client/server experience (MCSE preferred) 2 years UNIX experience 2 years networking experience (CCNA preferred). 2 years of data center technologies Knowledge of various collaboration technologies Knowledge of procurement processes and applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Past project management experience is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Accountabilities . Maintain and administer Weblogic Portal Infrastructure . . Working with Developers during development phase to integrate the application into Weblogic portal. . Provide 24x7 rotation environment support. . Plan, coordinate, and implement standards, recommend changes to improve performance. . Deploy and implement standard web services using Apache, . Coordinates installation of new hardware/software; installs, tests, and monitors the operation of hardware/software; configures hardware/software to meet project goals. . Debug application issue. . Handle scheduled code deployments. . Build and maintain web servers such as Sun one iplanet, apache, IBM HIS. . Work across work streams with other application team to integrate the application together. Experiences Requirements: . Weblogic and Weblogic portal 10 experiences. . Experiences working in Sun Solaris platform. . Experiences with webservers such as iplanet, IHS and apache . Understand infrastructure components such as load balancer, dns. . Have to ability to debug application issues and debug Web To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior TT Linux/Windows Trading Systems Engineer. Job Description This engineer will be responsible for the trading systems. Work with other members of the team to keep trade systems operational 24x5 and quickly respond to any production issues that arise. Optimize systems and implement appropriate new technology to deliver continuous improvement in trade system performance. Design, develop and implement a monitoring system for performance analysis, capacity planning and Real Time alerting. Administer Linux and Windows trading applications and the Servers they run on. Work with the Networking team to analyze network utilization and traffic patterns. Communicate with exchanges as needed to resolve issues Provide support off-hours and remotely when needed. Maintain and improve systems documentation. Assist other team members. Experience Minimum 2 years experience supporting trading systems such as TT, GL, proprietary trading software, etc. At least 2 years experience in high performance computing and low-latency, high-volume message based applications. Minimum 2 years experience monitoring and reducing latency in trading systems. Experience administering both Linux and Windows systems is preferred. Knowledge Deep understanding of systems architecture, including networks, operating systems (Linux, Solaris, Windows) and application development (C ). Expert knowledge of electronic trading systems. Expert knowledge of network technology such as TCP/IP and Multicast. Strong knowledge of FIX protocol. Knowledge of troubleshooting Back End application issues, including but not limited to, exchange Gateways, TT WAN Routing and remote connections, network related problems and exchange connectivity issues. Expert knowledge of Linux Red Hat update 4 and above. Understands Windows XP professional and 2003 server to registry level. Intermediate knowledge of desktop productivity tools such as Excel and Visio. Knowledge of Shell Scripting, Perl Python, or other Scripting languages is required. Self motivated with strong critical thinking skills and inquisitive mind with a strong desire to learn and excel. Education B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a Senior SQL DBA. Responsibilities: • Manage all development and production database servers• Manage database backups and ensure that Corporate Disaster Recovery and Data Retention protocols are adhered to• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues and conduct database transaction audits• Manage security at all levels of SQL Server• Design, manage and implement database maintenance plans• Develop and maintain live snapshots for development, QA and UAT• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems and work with development teams on data sizing• Work with the application support/development teams for database upgrades and releases• Active in all hardware decisions for new servers; and any technology upgrades• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, and standards in support of development efforts• Participate in documentation process• Responsible for completing other work requirements or tasks that are requested by management when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the department or company• Reports to the Senior DBA; works closely with Development DBA team Experience and Skills:• 5 years of database administration experience, preferably in a financial environment (bank, hedge fund, trading firm, etc)• Hands-on SQL Server 2000/2005 administration, database tuning and troubleshooting experience; must have strong knowledge of all the standard SQL Server tools• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices; Must have strong SQL, T-SQL, and DTS package skills• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003; good Active Directory knowledge• Some knowledge of Linux/Unix and the cross platform issues involved in access• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices• Strong knowledge in at least one language (scripting or otherwise) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong analytical skills• Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills• SAN and DB replication experience is a plusSQL DBA Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious company located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a C#, .NET, or Java J2EE Developer. Candidates will develop .NET or J2EE to work on front, middle, and Back Office software. Candidates must have Agile experience.• Hands-on development, design, and testing of trading-related applications• Working on agile software teams (developers, analysts, iteration managers, QA, users, stakeholders)• Contributing to and adhering to software best practices• Mentoring team members• Learning about the trading industry practices, models, strategy, vocabulary. Classroom training on Natenburg's book is provided.• Contributing to the success of traders, recruiting, software engineering, etc.• At least 7 years experience with development in an OO Language and deep knowledge of Object Oriented Design• At least 5 years experience with C# and/or Java• At least 3 years experience with trading software development• Experience and strong understanding of agile software development, especially Test Driven Development• Experience with GUI development and/or server development preferred• Understanding of multi-threaded programming is a plusExperience with message-oriented Middleware is a plusC# or Java Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious company located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior Hitachi IBM Storage Architect. Candidates will design storage solutions around Hitachi and IBM storage. Candidates will design, implement, and support this vast open system environment. Candidates should have strong replication and capacity planning experience. Must have excellent communication skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm is currently seeking a MS SQL Server DBA on Windows and Linux. Strong analytical and creative skills as well as experience in database maintenance are a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms is desired but not necessary. Interviewing process will include a thorough technical interview. Very good opportunity to learn and grow. Key Responsibilities: As a member of DBA team, successful candidate will carry various responsibilities in the area of DB system administration and maintenance. Developing, documenting and implementing written database maintenance procedures; Developing documentation for an existing data processing applications and systems, ie process workflow; Database change process management, execution and documenting; T-SQL programming to support ongoing database development Maintaining proprietary T-SQL coding standards and documentation Job Requirements: At least 1 year of operational experience in database administration and maintenance is a must; Hands-on experience in maintenance of large SQL Server systems; Hands-on experience managing and documenting database change process Basic T-SQL coding skills; Basic VB/.NET programming skills or in other Windows development environments Understanding of the Client Server concepts and related challenges Heavy attention to detail; broad picture view as well Must be eligible to work in the United States. Additional Skills/Attributes: Analytical Able to manage numerous business priorities with ease; Candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment; Must be available for occasional off-hours system support; Excellent communications skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Java UI Engineer - Web Developer - Javascript - CSS- HTML - AJAX Skills Required Web Developer, UI Engineer, Java, Javascript, CSS, XTHML, AJAX, Servlets, Javascript Frameworks, EXT JSIf you love designing and developing User Interfaces for enterprise-level software and have 2 years of experience as a UI Developer, JavaScript, CSS, HTML and AJAX, please read on!What you need:- 2 years of User Interface Web design/development experience- A strong passion for creating dynamic Web Pages with high-level functionality and usability- Expert level with the following technologies: Java, Javascript, CSS, XHTML, DOM and AJAX, Java Servlets, SDK, JSP, JDBC, Spring, XML, XSLT and XPath- Experience developing multi-browser Javascript frameworks (such as jQuery, Dojo, MooTools, Ext JS, etc)- Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Arts, Design, or Human-Computer Interface- Exposure to Agile and XP methodologies preferredWhat you'll be doing:- Designing, and developing user interface for both external (point of sale application as well as a subscription based E-commerce site) and internal applications- Collaborate with internal and external clients on the designs and functionalities of the sites- Building robust cross browser and cross platform User InterfacesWhat's in it for you:- Competitive base salary- Generous bonus and benefits packageSo, if you love designing and developing User Interfaces for enterprise-level software and have 3 years of experience as a Web Developer, please apply today! ZM-CHIFEJA - CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

$90-$100K Key Strengths: C/C , OOD, Lead, FIX.Responsibilities:Develop state-of-the-art trading application infrastructure.Analyze, design and implement FIX Gateway.Lead a team of highly talented developers by performing employee reviews, setting individual goals, and coordinating training/career development.Be responsible for resource management and project planning.Analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, and time.Identify and manage cross system dependencies.Work with other development teams and support to resolve issues.Lead training sessions for other development teams and technical support staff. Required Skills: Qualifications:7 years commercial software development experience.Strong experience with C/C development and Object Oriented Design.3 years managing teams of 8 developers producing Client Server software.Hands on leadership skill.Be highly involved in design and architecture.BS Computer Science required; M.S. or M.B.A. is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Java Developer - Hibernate - Eclipse - Velocity - J2SE Senior Java Developer - J2SE - Hibernate - Eclipse - Velocity - JSF - ORM - Freemarker - Tomcat - Skills Required - Java Developer, J2SE, Hibernate, Eclipse, Velocity, JSF, ORM, Freemarker, Tomcat, XML Senior Java Developer - J2SE - core Java - Hibernate - Eclipse - Velocity - JSF - ORM - Freemarker - Tomcat - XMLIf you are a Senior Java Developer living in the Salt Lake City area or open to relocating, please read on!What you need for this position:- Strong core Java (J2SE) development skills, preferably through release of 1.5- Proficiency in Object Oriented design and programming- Java EE related experience such as EJB, Spring- Experience with Object Relational Mapping (ORM), especially Hibernate- Experience using Web presentation technologies such as JSP, JSF, Ajax, Jamon, Velocity, or FreeMarker- Use of Web container technologies, especially Tomcat- Proficiency with IDE-based development, especially in Eclipse- Proficiency building unit tests, especially using JUnit- Proficiency with Ant, and SVN or CVS- Experience with Maven- XML and related technologies such as XSD, JAXB, XSLT- Experience with Oracle 10g- Experience building Web services, especially using the REST style a plus- Experience with JMS a plusWhat you'll be doing:- Working on enterprise, Web applications and infrastructure- Working with a dynamic team of developers- Building highly reliable systems that can handle huge loads What's in it for you:- Work for an industry leader- Work with current cutting edge technologies- Excellent compensation and benefits packageSo, if you are a Senior Java Developer living in the Salt Lake City area or open to relocating, please apply today! - CR-Javaou9 - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

C#.Net Team Lead - HedgeFund Management C#.NET Software Engineer - C# Programmer - C#.NET Developer - Skills Required - C#.NET Engineer, C# Developer, Team Lead, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Webservices, XML, .NET 3.5 framework, WCF, UI in WPS, web C#.NET Software Engineer - Team Lead - Hedgefund ManagementHeadquartered in downtown Chicago, we are a growing financial services firm that is leading the industry with our Web based trade monitoring and execution platform. If you are a great C#.NET Software Engineer with experience designing and developing robust and high quality enterprise Web applications, please read on!What you need:- 5 years of C#.NET, ASP.NET, Web Services with OO Development expertise- Solid .NET based UI development using the latest tools in the .NET framework (such as WinFX, WPF, XAML, etc.)- SQL Server, writing stored procedures, schemas, etc in SQL Server 2k5- Understanding of C# 3.0, WCF, and LINQ is a strong plus- Experience with financial applications and trading applicationsWhat you'll be doing:- Participate in the design and development of the Real Time trade systems- Design and develop the entirety of the trade and trade monitoring system's Front End (presentation layer) to the Back End - Continually research and develop the most cutting edge and speedy trade systemsWhat's in it for you:- Excellent opportunity to excel in the financial services, trade services industry- Generous base salary and bonus structures- Full Benefits and other perksSo, if you are a great C#.NET Software Engineer with great experience, please apply today! - ZM-CHINETTRA - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

VB.NET Engineer - .NET Developer - ASP.NET Programmer - Web VB.NET Engineer - .NET Developer - ASP.NET Programmer - CSS -HTML - LINQ - WCF Skills Required - VB.NET Developer, VB.NET Engineer, ASP.NET, SQL Server, AJAX, CSS, SQL Stored Procedures, WCF, WPF, LINQSuccessful software solutions company in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior level .NET Software Engineer to join their growing team. Since their inception 10 years ago, they have become one of the top leaders in software products for IT management solutions. What you need:3 years in VB.NET programming3 years with ASP.NET DevelopmentAJAX, JavaScript, CSS, and HTMLSQL Server, Stored Procedures, Triggers, and T-SQLExperience with Web based business management solutions is highly desired.NET 3.5 framework and tools such as LINQ, WCF, WPF are also highly desiredWhat you'll be doing:Participate in design and development of the newest product offeringsWork with other engineering staff and coordinate efforts to maintain efficiency and best practicesWhat's in it for you:Rewarding opportunity for someone to join a product based software development teamGrowth and promotions from withinExcellent benefits package and other perksSo, if you are a great .NET Developer with great experience, please apply today! ZM-CHIVBNET - CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SQL Developer - .NET Engineer - C# Programmer SQL Programmer - C#.NET Software Engineer - .NET Developer - Skills Required - SQL, T-SQL, ASP.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET, Stored Procedures, Queries, Production Support, Webservices, .NET fundamentals, Debugging, Programmer, Software Engineer, Developer, C# Programmer, SQL Developer .NET Web developer - SQL Server - Production Support Software EngineerIf you are a passionate SQL and .NET Developer looking for a job where you can exercise your love of problem-solving, work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and learn, this is the job for you! This is an opportunity to join a company that has tripled in size in the last 2 years and has revenues of over $100Million. What you need for this position - 1 year(s) of experience:- C# or VB.NET and ASP.NET- SQL Server, coding in T-SQL, and writing stored procedures- Desire to work in a fast-paced, fun, dynamic, iterative and collaborative engineering environment. What you'll be doing:- Handle customization of financial applications, data changes, and coding of enhancements to existing applications- Build automated customized solutions to minimize repetitive support work- Learn the systems and product development to transition into the development teamWhat you get:- Full health benefits coverage- Aggressive base salary and bonus structure- Working with cutting edge technology- Fast paced and creative development atmosphere-Encouragement in creative solutions in technology and problem solvingSo, if you have 1 year(s) of experience with C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, and SQL, apply now. - ZM-CHICSHARPPS - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a Senior SQL DBA. Responsibilities: • Manage all development and production database servers• Manage database backups and ensure that Corporate Disaster Recovery and Data Retention protocols are adhered to• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues and conduct database transaction audits• Manage security at all levels of SQL Server• Design, manage and implement database maintenance plans• Develop and maintain live snapshots for development, QA and UAT• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems and work with development teams on data sizing• Work with the application support/development teams for database upgrades and releases• Active in all hardware decisions for new servers; and any technology upgrades• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, and standards in support of development efforts• Participate in documentation process• Responsible for completing other work requirements or tasks that are requested by management when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the department or company• Reports to the Senior DBA; works closely with Development DBA team Experience and Skills:• 5 years of database administration experience, preferably in a financial environment (bank, hedge fund, trading firm, etc)• Hands-on SQL Server 2000/2005 administration, database tuning and troubleshooting experience; must have strong knowledge of all the standard SQL Server tools• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices; Must have strong SQL, T-SQL, and DTS package skills• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003; good Active Directory knowledge• Some knowledge of Linux/Unix and the cross platform issues involved in access• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices• Strong knowledge in at least one language (scripting or otherwise) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong analytical skills• Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills• SAN and DB replication experience is a plusSQL DBA Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

C#.Net Team Lead - HedgeFund Management C#.NET Software Engineer - C# Programmer - C#.NET Developer - Skills Required - C#.NET Engineer, C# Developer, Team Lead, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Webservices, XML, .NET 3.5 framework, WCF, UI in WPS, web C#.NET Software Engineer - Team Lead - Hedgefund ManagementHeadquartered in downtown Chicago, we are a growing financial services firm that is leading the industry with our Web based trade monitoring and execution platform. If you are a great C#.NET Software Engineer with experience designing and developing robust and high quality enterprise Web applications, please read on!What you need:- 5 years of C#.NET, ASP.NET, Web Services with OO Development expertise- Solid .NET based UI development using the latest tools in the .NET framework (such as WinFX, WPF, XAML, etc.)- SQL Server, writing stored procedures, schemas, etc in SQL Server 2k5- Understanding of C# 3.0, WCF, and LINQ is a strong plus- Experience with financial applications and trading applicationsWhat you'll be doing:- Participate in the design and development of the Real Time trade systems- Design and develop the entirety of the trade and trade monitoring system's Front End (presentation layer) to the Back End - Continually research and develop the most cutting edge and speedy trade systemsWhat's in it for you:- Excellent opportunity to excel in the financial services, trade services industry- Generous base salary and bonus structures- Full Benefits and other perksSo, if you are a great C#.NET Software Engineer with great experience, please apply today! - ZM-CHINETTRA - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Java Developer - Hibernate - Eclipse - Velocity - J2SE Senior Java Developer - J2SE - Hibernate - Eclipse - Velocity - JSF - ORM - Freemarker - Tomcat - Skills Required - Java Developer, J2SE, Hibernate, Eclipse, Velocity, JSF, ORM, Freemarker, Tomcat, XML Senior Java Developer - J2SE - core Java - Hibernate - Eclipse - Velocity - JSF - ORM - Freemarker - Tomcat - XMLIf you are a Senior Java Developer living in the Salt Lake City area or open to relocating, please read on!What you need for this position:- Strong core Java (J2SE) development skills, preferably through release of 1.5- Proficiency in Object Oriented design and programming- Java EE related experience such as EJB, Spring- Experience with Object Relational Mapping (ORM), especially Hibernate- Experience using Web presentation technologies such as JSP, JSF, Ajax, Jamon, Velocity, or FreeMarker- Use of Web container technologies, especially Tomcat- Proficiency with IDE-based development, especially in Eclipse- Proficiency building unit tests, especially using JUnit- Proficiency with Ant, and SVN or CVS- Experience with Maven- XML and related technologies such as XSD, JAXB, XSLT- Experience with Oracle 10g- Experience building Web services, especially using the REST style a plus- Experience with JMS a plusWhat you'll be doing:- Working on enterprise, Web applications and infrastructure- Working with a dynamic team of developers- Building highly reliable systems that can handle huge loads What's in it for you:- Work for an industry leader- Work with current cutting edge technologies- Excellent compensation and benefits packageSo, if you are a Senior Java Developer living in the Salt Lake City area or open to relocating, please apply today! - CR-Javaou9 - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SQL Developer - .NET Engineer - C# Programmer SQL Programmer - C#.NET Software Engineer - .NET Developer - Skills Required - SQL, T-SQL, ASP.NET, C#.NET, VB.NET, Stored Procedures, Queries, Production Support, Webservices, .NET fundamentals, Debugging, Programmer, Software Engineer, Developer, C# Programmer, SQL Developer .NET Web developer - SQL Server - Production Support Software EngineerIf you are a passionate SQL and .NET Developer looking for a job where you can exercise your love of problem-solving, work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and learn, this is the job for you! This is an opportunity to join a company that has tripled in size in the last 2 years and has revenues of over $100Million. What you need for this position - 1 year(s) of experience:- C# or VB.NET and ASP.NET- SQL Server, coding in T-SQL, and writing stored procedures- Desire to work in a fast-paced, fun, dynamic, iterative and collaborative engineering environment. What you'll be doing:- Handle customization of financial applications, data changes, and coding of enhancements to existing applications- Build automated customized solutions to minimize repetitive support work- Learn the systems and product development to transition into the development teamWhat you get:- Full health benefits coverage- Aggressive base salary and bonus structure- Working with cutting edge technology- Fast paced and creative development atmosphere-Encouragement in creative solutions in technology and problem solvingSo, if you have 1 year(s) of experience with C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, and SQL, apply now. - ZM-CHICSHARPPS - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior Technical Analyst. The Technical Analyst will work closely with IT and business stakeholders, to define requirements and acceptance criteria for new IT projects. The ideal person for this role understands business needs of trading firms and has had hands-on experience with networking, server support, and various operating systems. Responsibilities: Work with IT Services and stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria for common IT problems and new projects Work with Project Managers to ensure requirements are clearly documented in the project plan Work to ensure that project content is understood and communicated to stakeholders and engineers Train IT Services members on technical analysis best practices Stay on top of current technology trends Experience: 3 years of Window client/server experience (MCSE preferred) 2 years UNIX experience 2 years networking experience (CCNA preferred). 2 years of data center technologies Knowledge of various collaboration technologies Knowledge of procurement processes and applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Past project management experience is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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 Trade Desk Analyst JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Description: This position has primary responsibility for monitoring and support of trading system applications and exchanges including issue resolution, tracking and status reporting over European hours. The hours for this position will be from 12:00 am - 9:00 am. Position will solve complex problems that require both technical and business understanding. The candidate will work with traders, Back Office, exchanges, and developers to investigate and solve system issues and participate in business analysis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Monitor trading systems and exchange/venues - Research latent orders and liaise with trading exchanges and venues - Reconcile trades and position breaks - Identify, troubleshoot and respond to emergency situations impacting traders and/or exchanges - Collaborate with Risk Management and Technical Services for production support - Interact directly with traders to troubleshoot problems - Participate in application release deployments - Participate in change control procedures for rollout from development to production - Cooperate with System Administrators to assist with forecasting system utilization - Author process and procedure documentation - Exhibit solid organizational skills - Participate in and lead projects - Participate in weekend training sessions KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Demonstrated audit, problem solving and analytical skills - Shell Scripting, Perl, Python or other programming languages - Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking and troubleshooting - Familiar with trading process including Back Office systems, Front End clearing systems and order entry systems - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong customer service orientation - Superior Microsoft Access, Excel, and word knowledge - Ability to work independently - Knowledge of financial terminology - Effective communication skills - Ability to handle a fast paced environment - Excellent verbal and written skills EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or equivalent work experience - Experience working with order entry systems and policies and procedures of various exchanges. - Previous experience with TCP/IP Networking in a Linux or Unix environment - Minimum 2-3 years experience administering proprietary applications in a Linux/Windows environment - Experience supporting proprietary developed applications - Previous Scripting experience with Bash and Perl - Minimum of 2-3 years of IT or application support experience working in financial services or electronic trading environment. 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

Epic Analyst - In Patient ClinDoc Certified with RN experience Epic Analyst with Certification in In Patient, Clin Doc Experience and a nursing background - Skills Required - Epic, Inpatient Clinical Documentation, Epic Clindoc, RN, Epic Certification, Healthcare Information Systems, Nursing Informatics Epic Inpatient Clinical Documentation Analyst - Epic Inpatient Clindoc, Implementation Analyst, Epic Design Build Validate, Nurse, Epic Go-live, In patient Informatics, In patient Clinical Documentation, If you are an RN with Epic Certification for In patient Clinical Documentation and go-live experience, read on!No need to relocate - you can work anywhere in the US for this position! You will travel to different locations through out the US and be back home by Friday afternoon!Fast growing, dynamic national company that specializes in automation of Healthcare information systems seeks Professional HIS Systems Analysts - Consultants. This fun, challenging position is a full time opportunity with a very successful, national provider of HIS Consulting Services. The position requires up to 75% travel, but they pay all expenses and let you keep your frequent flier miles!This company pays well, treats their people well and has tons of challenging work in the pipeline. We are looking for EPIC Certified nurses (with Epic In patient Clinical Documentation certification experience). To be considered, you need to have experience with the Design, Build & Validate process for EPIC.We love our employees and show our love through bonuses!Who we seek:* 3 experience in Epic Systems* Bachelors degree in Nursing* Experience as a Nurse* EPIC Certification for Inpatient ClinDoc* Prior implementation experience through "go-live"* Consulting experience preferred but not requiredThis job offers a great salary with bonuses every 6 months. Travel is required but all travel is paid for you and you get to keep the hotel points and airline miles for your personal vacations. Our team is seasoned, friendly and professional. You will have an opportunity to LEARN from some of the best!So, If you are an RN with Epic Certification for In patient Clinical Documentation and go-live experience, apply now! - CMW-MKT-EPICIPCLINDOC0709 - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamic Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a VOIP Engineer with Trading Turret experience, to support enterprise wide Cisco VOIP and IPC Trading Turret system technologies. Candidate will will help design, implement, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain corporate and auxiliary Voice over IP systems and peripherals. The VoIP Engineer will be comfortable interfacing with business customers, and most importantly have a team-oriented approach to projects and day to day responsibilities. ResponsibilitiesDesign, implementation, and maintenance of VoIP in a campus environment. Plan and recommend system/network architecture for VoIP, Traditional TDM based phone systems and other supporting technologies such as United Communications and Unified Messaging. Maintain technical role in support of VoIP, Unified Messaging, Unified Communications, and traditional TDM phone systems. Develop and maintain ongoing QoS and other network designs and parameters in coordination with Network Engineering. Ensure the stable and reliable connectivity of all networked systems.* Circuit Provisioning * VOIP design, implementation, and support * Wireless e-mail device implementation and support * Moves, adds, and changes for telecommunication equipment * Trading turret implementation and support * Provide management reports for telecommunications performance and utilization * Provide and maintain architectural documentation of telecommunications infrastructure Qualifications:* 5 years experience in network and/or telecommunications industry* 3 years experience with Cisco phone systems* Experience with trading turrets preferred* Blackberry experience is desired, but not required *Previous Avaya experience is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious company located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior Hitachi IBM Storage Architect. Candidates will design storage solutions around Hitachi and IBM storage. Candidates will design, implement, and support this vast open system environment. Candidates should have strong replication and capacity planning experience. Must have excellent communication skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

$90-$100K Key Strengths: C/C , OOD, Lead, FIX.Responsibilities:Develop state-of-the-art trading application infrastructure.Analyze, design and implement FIX Gateway.Lead a team of highly talented developers by performing employee reviews, setting individual goals, and coordinating training/career development.Be responsible for resource management and project planning.Analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, and time.Identify and manage cross system dependencies.Work with other development teams and support to resolve issues.Lead training sessions for other development teams and technical support staff. Required Skills: Qualifications:7 years commercial software development experience.Strong experience with C/C development and Object Oriented Design.3 years managing teams of 8 developers producing Client Server software.Hands on leadership skill.Be highly involved in design and architecture.BS Computer Science required; M.S. or M.B.A. is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Summary Manages and coordinates business unit activities which includes Peoplesoft financials functional support, customer service support andoperational metrics and reportingand other administration services ensuring effective delivery of service to all levels of internal and external customers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Manages the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. 2. Oversees administration service functions which may include but are not limited to Peoplesoft financials functional support, customer service support andoperational metrics and reporting, accounting and information technology support, and ensures compliance to company policies and procedures. 3. Executes administration services activities consistent with department/corporate goals, strategic planning and growth objectives. 4. Participates in the development of metric reporting which includes short term and long range financial plans and budgets. 5. Provides input for management decision making including documenting processes and delivering presentations. 6. Sets direction and establishes performance goals communicating progress and addressing issues that impact service provided by the teams. 7. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. 8. Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within the functional area of accountability as well as the insurance industry. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Knowledge of the insurance industry, the company's products and the functional areas of accountability which may include Peoplsoft financials, IT support, accounting and other business services areas. 2. Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing established goals. 3. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. 4. Strong project management, organizing and planning skills. 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 6. In-depth knowledge of the organization's strategies, goals, and functions and the ability to recognize and implement best practices. Education & Experience 1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. 2. Minimum of 8 years experience in a specific function or field of expertise, including 5 years management experience. Experience: 1. Manages the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. 2. Oversees administration service functions which may include but are not limited to Peoplesoft financials functional support, customer service support and operational metrics and reporting, accounting and information technology support, and ensures compliance to company policies and procedures. 3. Executes administration services activities consistent with department/corporate goals, strategic planning and growth objectives. 4. Participates in the development of metric reporting which includes short term and long range financial plans and budgets. 5. Provides input for management decision making including documenting processes and delivering presentations. 6. Sets direction and establishes performance goals communicating progress and addressing issues that impact service provided by the teams. 7. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. 8. Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within the functional area of accountability as well as the insurance industry. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious professional services firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Network Engineer who has experience working in a financial or trading firm. The Senior Network Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the firm's most complex networking and technical issues. You will learn our firm's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our firm by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. You will continue to develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer will include: Solving technical client issues, often under time constraints Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized security review, network design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues Mentoring junior consultants and guiding the internal technical training program Researching new technology and analyzing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients' mission-critical environments Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients Qualifications Successful candidates will have the ability to thrive in an intense industry that relies on the latest advances in technology. All applicants must have the qualifications listed below. Detailed knowledge of and at least 7-10 years experience with configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: o Advanced Routing and Switching (Cisco CCIE preferred) o Firewall & Security Technologies o Microsoft Windows o Linux/Unix Bachelor's or Master's degree High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail Consulting experience is a big plus Financial industry experience is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Top Tier proprietary electronic trading firm is seeking an exceptional Network Specialist to focus on designing, developing, and maintaining networks to support traders. Responsibilities involve building network infrastructure, responding to network problems, short and long term project work, and continually driving improvements in network performance. Experience supporting applications in a Network environment is a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms and exchanges is desired. This position provides an exceptional compensation package recognizing contributions to company's operating performance. Key Responsibilities: Work with teammates to drive the design and deployment of new installations of trading systems at exchange collocations Design and implement high performance, low latency WAN infrastructure Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow, and technology deployment Identify and evaluate new technology Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues Find and improve performance bottlenecks Work closely with other parts of the business to identify areas of high opportunity Key Skills/Attributes: Deep understanding of IP networking: Switching Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) Multicast (IGMP, PIM) Expertise with high-performance LAN technology (10 G ethernet, product architecture) Expertise with optical WAN technology (SONET, DWDM/CWDM, MPLS) Performance analysis and troubleshooting Packet capture and analysis Tapping and spanning Deep understanding of the TCP/IP protocol Experience with data center planning and deployment Experience with a Scripting language such as python or Perl Experience with the Linux operating system, C/C , SQL a plus Able and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation Eager to work in a collaborative, team environment Detail oriented, analytical mindset, highly effective at decision making Ability to manage numerous business priorities with ease Trading Industry experience a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious company located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a C#, .NET, or Java J2EE Developer. Candidates will develop .NET or J2EE to work on front, middle, and Back Office software. Candidates must have Agile experience.• Hands-on development, design, and testing of trading-related applications• Working on agile software teams (developers, analysts, iteration managers, QA, users, stakeholders)• Contributing to and adhering to software best practices• Mentoring team members• Learning about the trading industry practices, models, strategy, vocabulary. Classroom training on Natenburg's book is provided.• Contributing to the success of traders, recruiting, software engineering, etc.• At least 7 years experience with development in an OO Language and deep knowledge of Object Oriented Design• At least 5 years experience with C# and/or Java• At least 3 years experience with trading software development• Experience and strong understanding of agile software development, especially Test Driven Development• Experience with GUI development and/or server development preferred• Understanding of multi-threaded programming is a plusExperience with message-oriented Middleware is a plusC# or Java Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm is currently seeking a MS SQL Server DBA on Windows and Linux. Strong analytical and creative skills as well as experience in database maintenance are a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms is desired but not necessary. Interviewing process will include a thorough technical interview. Very good opportunity to learn and grow. Key Responsibilities: As a member of DBA team, successful candidate will carry various responsibilities in the area of DB system administration and maintenance. Developing, documenting and implementing written database maintenance procedures; Developing documentation for an existing data processing applications and systems, ie process workflow; Database change process management, execution and documenting; T-SQL programming to support ongoing database development Maintaining proprietary T-SQL coding standards and documentation Job Requirements: At least 1 year of operational experience in database administration and maintenance is a must; Hands-on experience in maintenance of large SQL Server systems; Hands-on experience managing and documenting database change process Basic T-SQL coding skills; Basic VB/.NET programming skills or in other Windows development environments Understanding of the Client Server concepts and related challenges Heavy attention to detail; broad picture view as well Must be eligible to work in the United States. Additional Skills/Attributes: Analytical Able to manage numerous business priorities with ease; Candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment; Must be available for occasional off-hours system support; Excellent communications skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior TT Linux/Windows Trading Systems Engineer. Job Description This engineer will be responsible for the trading systems. Work with other members of the team to keep trade systems operational 24x5 and quickly respond to any production issues that arise. Optimize systems and implement appropriate new technology to deliver continuous improvement in trade system performance. Design, develop and implement a monitoring system for performance analysis, capacity planning and Real Time alerting. Administer Linux and Windows trading applications and the Servers they run on. Work with the Networking team to analyze network utilization and traffic patterns. Communicate with exchanges as needed to resolve issues Provide support off-hours and remotely when needed. Maintain and improve systems documentation. Assist other team members. Experience Minimum 2 years experience supporting trading systems such as TT, GL, proprietary trading software, etc. At least 2 years experience in high performance computing and low-latency, high-volume message based applications. Minimum 2 years experience monitoring and reducing latency in trading systems. Experience administering both Linux and Windows systems is preferred. Knowledge Deep understanding of systems architecture, including networks, operating systems (Linux, Solaris, Windows) and application development (C ). Expert knowledge of electronic trading systems. Expert knowledge of network technology such as TCP/IP and Multicast. Strong knowledge of FIX protocol. Knowledge of troubleshooting Back End application issues, including but not limited to, exchange Gateways, TT WAN Routing and remote connections, network related problems and exchange connectivity issues. Expert knowledge of Linux Red Hat update 4 and above. Understands Windows XP professional and 2003 server to registry level. Intermediate knowledge of desktop productivity tools such as Excel and Visio. Knowledge of Shell Scripting, Perl Python, or other Scripting languages is required. Self motivated with strong critical thinking skills and inquisitive mind with a strong desire to learn and excel. Education B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a Senior SQL DBA. Responsibilities: • Manage all development and production database servers• Manage database backups and ensure that Corporate Disaster Recovery and Data Retention protocols are adhered to• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues and conduct database transaction audits• Manage security at all levels of SQL Server• Design, manage and implement database maintenance plans• Develop and maintain live snapshots for development, QA and UAT• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems and work with development teams on data sizing• Work with the application support/development teams for database upgrades and releases• Active in all hardware decisions for new servers; and any technology upgrades• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, and standards in support of development efforts• Participate in documentation process• Responsible for completing other work requirements or tasks that are requested by management when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the department or company• Reports to the Senior DBA; works closely with Development DBA team Experience and Skills:• 5 years of database administration experience, preferably in a financial environment (bank, hedge fund, trading firm, etc)• Hands-on SQL Server 2000/2005 administration, database tuning and troubleshooting experience; must have strong knowledge of all the standard SQL Server tools• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices; Must have strong SQL, T-SQL, and DTS package skills• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003; good Active Directory knowledge• Some knowledge of Linux/Unix and the cross platform issues involved in access• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices• Strong knowledge in at least one language (scripting or otherwise) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong analytical skills• Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills• SAN and DB replication experience is a plusSQL DBA Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior Technical Analyst. The Technical Analyst will work closely with IT and business stakeholders, to define requirements and acceptance criteria for new IT projects. The ideal person for this role understands business needs of trading firms and has had hands-on experience with networking, server support, and various operating systems. Responsibilities: Work with IT Services and stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria for common IT problems and new projects Work with Project Managers to ensure requirements are clearly documented in the project plan Work to ensure that project content is understood and communicated to stakeholders and engineers Train IT Services members on technical analysis best practices Stay on top of current technology trends Experience: 3 years of Window client/server experience (MCSE preferred) 2 years UNIX experience 2 years networking experience (CCNA preferred). 2 years of data center technologies Knowledge of various collaboration technologies Knowledge of procurement processes and applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Past project management experience is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious company located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a C#, .NET, or Java J2EE Developer. Candidates will develop .NET or J2EE to work on front, middle, and Back Office software. Candidates must have Agile experience.• Hands-on development, design, and testing of trading-related applications• Working on agile software teams (developers, analysts, iteration managers, QA, users, stakeholders)• Contributing to and adhering to software best practices• Mentoring team members• Learning about the trading industry practices, models, strategy, vocabulary. Classroom training on Natenburg's book is provided.• Contributing to the success of traders, recruiting, software engineering, etc.• At least 7 years experience with development in an OO Language and deep knowledge of Object Oriented Design• At least 5 years experience with C# and/or Java• At least 3 years experience with trading software development• Experience and strong understanding of agile software development, especially Test Driven Development• Experience with GUI development and/or server development preferred• Understanding of multi-threaded programming is a plusExperience with message-oriented Middleware is a plusC# or Java Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Dynamic Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a VOIP Engineer with Trading Turret experience, to support enterprise wide Cisco VOIP and IPC Trading Turret system technologies. Candidate will will help design, implement, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain corporate and auxiliary Voice over IP systems and peripherals. The VoIP Engineer will be comfortable interfacing with business customers, and most importantly have a team-oriented approach to projects and day to day responsibilities. ResponsibilitiesDesign, implementation, and maintenance of VoIP in a campus environment. Plan and recommend system/network architecture for VoIP, Traditional TDM based phone systems and other supporting technologies such as United Communications and Unified Messaging. Maintain technical role in support of VoIP, Unified Messaging, Unified Communications, and traditional TDM phone systems. Develop and maintain ongoing QoS and other network designs and parameters in coordination with Network Engineering. Ensure the stable and reliable connectivity of all networked systems.* Circuit Provisioning * VOIP design, implementation, and support * Wireless e-mail device implementation and support * Moves, adds, and changes for telecommunication equipment * Trading turret implementation and support * Provide management reports for telecommunications performance and utilization * Provide and maintain architectural documentation of telecommunications infrastructure Qualifications:* 5 years experience in network and/or telecommunications industry* 3 years experience with Cisco phone systems* Experience with trading turrets preferred* Blackberry experience is desired, but not required *Previous Avaya experience is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious company located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior Hitachi IBM Storage Architect. Candidates will design storage solutions around Hitachi and IBM storage. Candidates will design, implement, and support this vast open system environment. Candidates should have strong replication and capacity planning experience. Must have excellent communication skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

$90-$100K Key Strengths: C/C , OOD, Lead, FIX.Responsibilities:Develop state-of-the-art trading application infrastructure.Analyze, design and implement FIX Gateway.Lead a team of highly talented developers by performing employee reviews, setting individual goals, and coordinating training/career development.Be responsible for resource management and project planning.Analyze and estimate feasibility, cost, and time.Identify and manage cross system dependencies.Work with other development teams and support to resolve issues.Lead training sessions for other development teams and technical support staff. Required Skills: Qualifications:7 years commercial software development experience.Strong experience with C/C development and Object Oriented Design.3 years managing teams of 8 developers producing Client Server software.Hands on leadership skill.Be highly involved in design and architecture.BS Computer Science required; M.S. or M.B.A. is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm is currently seeking a MS SQL Server DBA on Windows and Linux. Strong analytical and creative skills as well as experience in database maintenance are a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms is desired but not necessary. Interviewing process will include a thorough technical interview. Very good opportunity to learn and grow. Key Responsibilities: As a member of DBA team, successful candidate will carry various responsibilities in the area of DB system administration and maintenance. Developing, documenting and implementing written database maintenance procedures; Developing documentation for an existing data processing applications and systems, ie process workflow; Database change process management, execution and documenting; T-SQL programming to support ongoing database development Maintaining proprietary T-SQL coding standards and documentation Job Requirements: At least 1 year of operational experience in database administration and maintenance is a must; Hands-on experience in maintenance of large SQL Server systems; Hands-on experience managing and documenting database change process Basic T-SQL coding skills; Basic VB/.NET programming skills or in other Windows development environments Understanding of the Client Server concepts and related challenges Heavy attention to detail; broad picture view as well Must be eligible to work in the United States. Additional Skills/Attributes: Analytical Able to manage numerous business priorities with ease; Candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment; Must be available for occasional off-hours system support; Excellent communications skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago’s Loop is currently seeking a Senior SQL DBA. Responsibilities: • Manage all development and production database servers• Manage database backups and ensure that Corporate Disaster Recovery and Data Retention protocols are adhered to• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues and conduct database transaction audits• Manage security at all levels of SQL Server• Design, manage and implement database maintenance plans• Develop and maintain live snapshots for development, QA and UAT• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems and work with development teams on data sizing• Work with the application support/development teams for database upgrades and releases• Active in all hardware decisions for new servers; and any technology upgrades• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, and standards in support of development efforts• Participate in documentation process• Responsible for completing other work requirements or tasks that are requested by management when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the department or company• Reports to the Senior DBA; works closely with Development DBA team Experience and Skills:• 5 years of database administration experience, preferably in a financial environment (bank, hedge fund, trading firm, etc)• Hands-on SQL Server 2000/2005 administration, database tuning and troubleshooting experience; must have strong knowledge of all the standard SQL Server tools• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices; Must have strong SQL, T-SQL, and DTS package skills• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003; good Active Directory knowledge• Some knowledge of Linux/Unix and the cross platform issues involved in access• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices• Strong knowledge in at least one language (scripting or otherwise) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Strong analytical skills• Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills• SAN and DB replication experience is a plusSQL DBA Excellent Communication Skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious professional services firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Network Engineer who has experience working in a financial or trading firm. The Senior Network Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the firm's most complex networking and technical issues. You will learn our firm's methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our firm by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. You will continue to develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Network Engineer will include: Solving technical client issues, often under time constraints Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized security review, network design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues Mentoring junior consultants and guiding the internal technical training program Researching new technology and analyzing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients' mission-critical environments Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients Qualifications Successful candidates will have the ability to thrive in an intense industry that relies on the latest advances in technology. All applicants must have the qualifications listed below. Detailed knowledge of and at least 7-10 years experience with configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: o Advanced Routing and Switching (Cisco CCIE preferred) o Firewall & Security Technologies o Microsoft Windows o Linux/Unix Bachelor's or Master's degree High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail Consulting experience is a big plus Financial industry experience is a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior TT Linux/Windows Trading Systems Engineer. Job Description This engineer will be responsible for the trading systems. Work with other members of the team to keep trade systems operational 24x5 and quickly respond to any production issues that arise. Optimize systems and implement appropriate new technology to deliver continuous improvement in trade system performance. Design, develop and implement a monitoring system for performance analysis, capacity planning and Real Time alerting. Administer Linux and Windows trading applications and the Servers they run on. Work with the Networking team to analyze network utilization and traffic patterns. Communicate with exchanges as needed to resolve issues Provide support off-hours and remotely when needed. Maintain and improve systems documentation. Assist other team members. Experience Minimum 2 years experience supporting trading systems such as TT, GL, proprietary trading software, etc. At least 2 years experience in high performance computing and low-latency, high-volume message based applications. Minimum 2 years experience monitoring and reducing latency in trading systems. Experience administering both Linux and Windows systems is preferred. Knowledge Deep understanding of systems architecture, including networks, operating systems (Linux, Solaris, Windows) and application development (C ). Expert knowledge of electronic trading systems. Expert knowledge of network technology such as TCP/IP and Multicast. Strong knowledge of FIX protocol. Knowledge of troubleshooting Back End application issues, including but not limited to, exchange Gateways, TT WAN Routing and remote connections, network related problems and exchange connectivity issues. Expert knowledge of Linux Red Hat update 4 and above. Understands Windows XP professional and 2003 server to registry level. Intermediate knowledge of desktop productivity tools such as Excel and Visio. Knowledge of Shell Scripting, Perl Python, or other Scripting languages is required. Self motivated with strong critical thinking skills and inquisitive mind with a strong desire to learn and excel. Education B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline is required. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Top Tier proprietary electronic trading firm is seeking an exceptional Network Specialist to focus on designing, developing, and maintaining networks to support traders. Responsibilities involve building network infrastructure, responding to network problems, short and long term project work, and continually driving improvements in network performance. Experience supporting applications in a Network environment is a must. Prior experience with proprietary trading firms and exchanges is desired. This position provides an exceptional compensation package recognizing contributions to company's operating performance. Key Responsibilities: Work with teammates to drive the design and deployment of new installations of trading systems at exchange collocations Design and implement high performance, low latency WAN infrastructure Employ innovative thought and automation to improve productivity, workflow, and technology deployment Identify and evaluate new technology Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues Find and improve performance bottlenecks Work closely with other parts of the business to identify areas of high opportunity Key Skills/Attributes: Deep understanding of IP networking: Switching Routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) Multicast (IGMP, PIM) Expertise with high-performance LAN technology (10 G ethernet, product architecture) Expertise with optical WAN technology (SONET, DWDM/CWDM, MPLS) Performance analysis and troubleshooting Packet capture and analysis Tapping and spanning Deep understanding of the TCP/IP protocol Experience with data center planning and deployment Experience with a Scripting language such as python or Perl Experience with the Linux operating system, C/C , SQL a plus Able and willing to do critical strategy work all the way through hands on implementation Eager to work in a collaborative, team environment Detail oriented, analytical mindset, highly effective at decision making Ability to manage numerous business priorities with ease Trading Industry experience a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Support and maintain storage environments Ad-hoc reporting Mentor junior team members Requirements: BS Degree 5 years storage support and management Proven experience to lead teams Competency in Storage Management - Disk and/or Tape Backup support, maintenance and reporting 5 years experience EMC SAN, NAS technologies 4 years experience Hitachi AMS and Thunder SAN arrays Experience with Disaster Recovery, HSM, ILM and advanced backup technologies such as Virtual Tape Libraries Vendor Management skills EMC expertise - CLARiiON, Centera, Celerra, NAS Cisco SAN Switch products EMC Control Center EMC Proven professional Storage virtualization Data de-duplication. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

C#.NET Developer - NET Engineer - Trading Systems C#.NET Developer - C#.NET Engineer - Winforms - Skills Required - C#.NET Engineer , C#.NET Developer, Winforms, ASP.NET, SQL Server, Webservices, XML, AJAX, SOA, Trading systems, FCM C#.NET Software Engineer - .NET Developer - FCM - Brokerage - Trading If you are an excellent C#.NET Software Engineer with heavy interest in the financial industry, please read on.One of the top FCM and clearing boutique firms in downtown Chicago is seeking a Senior C #.NET software engineer to join the development team. The primary responsibility of this role will be to design and develop the multiple aspects of the flagship order entry systems as well as other front office software applications. The position requires a senior level C#.NET engineer that can take ownership of the entire full life cycle development of these projects. Must Have Technical Skills:- 3 years of C#.NET, Winforms, SQL Server development experience - Experience developing trading application and tools - SQL Server Database experience - Experience building GUI of order entry systems, reporting systems, messaging systems, order clearing systems, or any trading toolsPluses: - Multithreaded application development - Real-Time system Development - Enterprise level, distributed system development - Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Perks:-Work in a well-recognized and established name brand in the FCM marketplace-Excellent benefits and bonus package-Opportunities for internal promotions and career advancementIf you have strong financial experience with C#.NET and want to continue in the financial and trading industry please apply now. - ZM-ChiCSharpTrad - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Software Engineer- Web Developer-HTML-Jscript- CSS- ASP- PHP-SQL Software Engineer, Web Developer, Commercial Software Developer,HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, PHP,SQL - Skills Required - Software Engineer, Web Developer, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, PHP, SQL, UML, Structured Analysis & Design, Web 2.0, E-procurement, Supply Chain Software Engineer, Web Developer, Commercial Software Developer,HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, PHP,SQLIf you are an experienced technical and functional Software Engineer with please read on! A dynamic, growing company in Chicago dedicated to providing software solutions to global 2000 companies is looking to hire a strong Software Engineer to join its teamWhat you need for this position:- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field- 3 years of commercial software development experience- Proven ability to analyze and produce functional and technical specifications- Ability to work with high caliber clients regarding technical and functional issuesWhat Technical Skills you are going to need: 3 years experience in all or most of the following:HTML, SQL Server, ASP, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, WEB2.0, UML Technologies, Structured analysis and design, User interface design and usabilityWhat's GREAT to have:- E-Procurement and/or Supply Chain Business experience- E-Business Solution developmentWhat's in it for you:- Excellent pay depending on experience- Comprehensive benefits- Great location, high tech building, dynamic and fun work environment- Lots of opportunities for learning and growthSo, if you are a Strong Functional/Technical Software Engineer with 3 years experience, please apply today! - AA-SoftwareEngr-CHIL - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Summary Manages and coordinates business unit activities which includes Peoplesoft financials functional support, customer service support andoperational metrics and reportingand other administration services ensuring effective delivery of service to all levels of internal and external customers. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Manages the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. 2. Oversees administration service functions which may include but are not limited to Peoplesoft financials functional support, customer service support andoperational metrics and reporting, accounting and information technology support, and ensures compliance to company policies and procedures. 3. Executes administration services activities consistent with department/corporate goals, strategic planning and growth objectives. 4. Participates in the development of metric reporting which includes short term and long range financial plans and budgets. 5. Provides input for management decision making including documenting processes and delivering presentations. 6. Sets direction and establishes performance goals communicating progress and addressing issues that impact service provided by the teams. 7. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. 8. Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within the functional area of accountability as well as the insurance industry. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Knowledge of the insurance industry, the company's products and the functional areas of accountability which may include Peoplsoft financials, IT support, accounting and other business services areas. 2. Ability to effectively lead and motivate others in accomplishing established goals. 3. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. 4. Strong project management, organizing and planning skills. 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 6. In-depth knowledge of the organization's strategies, goals, and functions and the ability to recognize and implement best practices. Education & Experience 1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. 2. Minimum of 8 years experience in a specific function or field of expertise, including 5 years management experience. Experience: 1. Manages the work activities and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction. 2. Oversees administration service functions which may include but are not limited to Peoplesoft financials functional support, customer service support and operational metrics and reporting, accounting and information technology support, and ensures compliance to company policies and procedures. 3. Executes administration services activities consistent with department/corporate goals, strategic planning and growth objectives. 4. Participates in the development of metric reporting which includes short term and long range financial plans and budgets. 5. Provides input for management decision making including documenting processes and delivering presentations. 6. Sets direction and establishes performance goals communicating progress and addressing issues that impact service provided by the teams. 7. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. 8. Responsible for staying up to date on trends and developments within the functional area of accountability as well as the insurance industry. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Software Engineer- Web Developer-HTML-Jscript- CSS- ASP- PHP-SQL Software Engineer, Web Developer, Commercial Software Developer,HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, PHP,SQL - Skills Required - Software Engineer, Web Developer, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, PHP, SQL, UML, Structured Analysis & Design, Web 2.0, E-procurement, Supply Chain Software Engineer, Web Developer, Commercial Software Developer,HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP, PHP,SQLIf you are an experienced technical and functional Software Engineer with please read on! A dynamic, growing company in Chicago dedicated to providing software solutions to global 2000 companies is looking to hire a strong Software Engineer to join its teamWhat you need for this position:- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field- 3 years of commercial software development experience- Proven ability to analyze and produce functional and technical specifications- Ability to work with high caliber clients regarding technical and functional issuesWhat Technical Skills you are going to need: 3 years experience in all or most of the following:HTML, SQL Server, ASP, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, WEB2.0, UML Technologies, Structured analysis and design, User interface design and usabilityWhat's GREAT to have:- E-Procurement and/or Supply Chain Business experience- E-Business Solution developmentWhat's in it for you:- Excellent pay depending on experience- Comprehensive benefits- Great location, high tech building, dynamic and fun work environment- Lots of opportunities for learning and growthSo, if you are a Strong Functional/Technical Software Engineer with 3 years experience, please apply today! - AA-SoftwareEngr-CHIL - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Driving issues from inception to closure Deriving short and long term fixes to issues Contribute to the development and enhancement of the defect management process Understand managing to SLA's and identifying opportunities for improvement Experience with Six Sigma or other root cause/process improvement methodology would be a big plus Ability to survey internal business partners and external vendors Ability to package solutions and present findings Skills: 5 years of Operations Management (different from Project Management or Delivery Management) Ideally would have experience supporting a similar environment to the Performance Engineer (Java, Unix, Tivoli, etc) Six Sigma or other formal process improvement methodology would be a plus To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Data Center Lead Engineer FTP $0.00 - $105,000.00 Title: Data Center Lead Engineer - Chicago Location: Chicago SUMMARY: The Data Center Lead Engineer is required to manage the infrastructure at all layers of technology for the assigned region. This will require the Engineer to have a broad understanding of and background in Data Center operations, knowledge of HVAC and power management for lights out operations. The ideal candidate must be a strong lead , with a proven track record to deliver enterprise solutions by partnering with other business users. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Data Center Lead Engineer will lead in the design, development, consolidation and build-out of the firm's Data Centers. This consists of maintaining existing co-located and in house Data Centers Develop and implement Data Center strategy and support existing production environment at each Data Center Provide daily direction regarding data center operational procedures and technologies Provide ongoing technical and leadership expertise in supporting the Data Centers, including growth and scalability requirements Provide high-level vendor management and assist in vendor selections Establish standards for Engineering Data Centers, including, power and capacity planning, lights out operations, Data Centers equipment inventory Serve as a Data Center liaison with Applications teams and Management, Network, Engineering and Facilities groups Development of a Data Center SOP documentation and process, including emergency response, and physical security management Data Centers outsourcing management Data Centers stack & rack services including, equipment EOL process, Data Center Jumpstart Services - Data Centers SOP Documentation Responsible for notifying and coordinating projects directly affecting business users Enforce strict Change Management policies regarding productions changes Must be a consistent participant in weekly Change Control/Management (CM) meetings Responsible to assist in creating and enforcing technology standards for production related systems Responsible to create and sustain consistency in regards to production IT services. This includes remaining synchronized with other regions whenever possible Create and validate monthly reports regarding the current and future state of all business critical IT systems within the region, ensuring compliance with global policies Responsible for monitoring and alerting of all business critical technical systems Responsible for notifying and escalating to senior IT management regarding all data center and computing facility incidents Create and maintain an operational run book, showing all business critical production systems, including but not limited to the following information: o Service hours and maintenance windows o Site Recovery procedures o Escalation procedures as they pertain to the Configuration Management Database o High availability and fail over procedures as they pertain to the Configuration Management Database o Architectural diagrams and elevations Is required to follow proper quality assurance procedures regarding releasing any and all technical changes into production Manage vendor and outsourcing relationships Assist in implementing proper ITIL service methodologies including but not limited to, incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management, etc. Establishes a professional working relationship with other team members and management staff REQUIRED SKILLS: 5 years of experience in Information Technology in direct support of multiple Data Centers hosting enterprise class environments 5 years of information technology experience supporting enterprise class environments Solid knowledge of HVAC and power requirements for highly available Data Centers. Understanding of Lights Out concepts of Data Center operations. Familiarity with SAN and NAS requirements in a production Data Center Strong organization and communication skills; must clearly communicate production related, technical issues and resolutions to customer/clients, other departments and senior management Backup and recovery experience using best practice standards supporting SAN/NAS environments High level understanding of SAN switch requirements, TCP/IP, troubleshooting network problems with LAN connectivity Quality training (Six Sigma, TQM, ISO or other) preferred, contract negotiations training desirable Must fully understand proper technology services following ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) methodologies Experience with Linux, Solaris, Windows and enterprise class Servers The candidate must have excellent conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills. In depth understanding of Operating Systems, Trading/Market Applications and data flow dependencies between applications across regions Must be able to establish effective professional business relationships with all levels of management Experience in leading both, direct and contracted, technical support resources Formal process design and implementation experience Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive completion of deliverables Establish and maintain an environment conducive to team building and cross departmental communications Must be able to govern regional IT initiatives to ensure that all process and procedures are executed following company policies and standards Must possess strong writing and documentation skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Provide technical direction and leadership and act as an escalation point for all design and operational related issues regarding data centers and computing facilities Ability to translate business requirements and needs to valuable technological initiatives Identify and provide problem resolution for infrastructure inefficiencies and allow for the prevention of reoccurring issues with long-term, end-to-end solutions Must be accustomed to responding quickly and in a controlled manner to emergencies Skilled in troubleshooting issues in high pressure, business critical production environments. Previous experience in a high-pressure environments in the financial sector Business critical services management Discipline regarding communications and policy enforcement Strong team building Excellent problem solving Senior level written and oral communication skills Ability to understand the "big picture" to provide long-term resolutions DESIRED SKILLS: Previous experience in the Brokerage industry EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here