SAN Architect Location: Chicago Position Overview: Provide technical leadership in the Storage & Data Protection infrastructure domain. Establish standards and guidelines for the design of technology solutions in the areas of SAN, NAS, Backup/Restore and Disaster Recovery and provide technical design recommendations with a goal of advancing storage and data protection capabilities within the environment. Support long-term IT organizational strategy and evolution of technology. Review and assist the Architecture community with defining high level requirements and conducting cost/benefits analysis to maximize utilization of available resources. Make recommendations for the establishment/update of standards and guidelines for the design of technology solutions including integration of storage technologies across multiple platforms and operating systems, including, but not limited to: Linux, AIX, z/OS, and Windows. Responsibilities: • Planning/Process Management: Planning activities include reviewing architectural concepts from both a technical perspective and business/financial perspective. Conduct cost/benefit analyses to determine proper architecture solutions. Reviews architectural proposals from other areas for feasibility and make suggestions for improvement when necessary. • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to infrastructure and applications/systems development teams to advance infrastructure technology. Utilizing extensive knowledge of multiple technologies and platforms, provide technical design recommendations based on long-term IT organizational strategy and evolution of technology. • Mentoring: Takes responsibility for personal and team technical and professional growth. Serves as a technical resource providing guidance and advice to associates on storage and data protection capabilities for utilizing the full capability of technology in designing effective solutions. Provides leadership and follow through on complex problems. Review design and development work, instructing team members as needed and recommends re-design of solutions that do not fit the architecture design. • Analysis/Design: Analyze high level requirements and apply knowledge of business needs and technical architecture to determine appropriate course of action. Plan, design, and drive delivery for technologies that reduce costs or improve capabilities within the organization. Bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions. An architect is a reuse advocate that must be able to define opportunities for reuse. An architect must not only provide analysis, but also facilitate design sessions. • Business Knowledge: Assist the Enterprise & Application Architects in defining high level requirements. Refine ability to combine knowledge of business environment with the architecture of technology solutions. Bridge the current technical capabilities with the business strategy of the organization. Evaluate possible implementation of new technology, consistent with the goal of improving existing systems and technologies and in meeting the needs of the business. • Technology Knowledge: Maintain a strong knowledge of IT systems and architectures. Continuously monitor and disseminate information on emerging technologies and key learning throughout the IT organization. • Communication: Communication is critical in forming the bridge between the technical and business realms. An architect must be fluent in both spectrums. The ability to convey complex technical processes to business people is an important feature of the architect role. Also participates in hiring process, conducts technical interviews, contributes to overall evaluation of candidates and makes recommendations for hiring. Qualifications: • Bachelor degree in computer science or a related discipline preferred with 11-12 years of infrastructure/systems/application analysis and design or demonstrated ability to meet job requirements through a comparable number of years of technical work experience • Previous experience and proven ability to define infrastructure/systems/application architectures is preferred. • Must have very good understanding of Architecture design process, methodology, and high level of understanding of business environment, strategy and needs. • Must have a high degree of understanding in the theories, methodologies and principals underlying technical analysis, design and implementation of software applications, systems, and/or databases. • Must have proven expert analytical and design skills at multi-product/multi-environment levels as well as an in-depth experience in research and analysis, project planning and implementation. • High understanding of entire development process, including specification, documentation and quality assurance. • Aware of business issues as they impact overall project plans. • Recognized reference and central point for technical issues across groups and products. Strong communications and interpersonal skills. • Must have strong knowledge of job specific technical skills specified in the requisition and be able to apply them to advance storage & data protection capabilities in the enterprise To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

This role will be a part of the external market intelligence group that is in charge of collecting, cleaning, saving and presenting data on global markets. Duties: Write applications to gather external data from exchanges and providers Work with analysts to develop cleansing algorithms and correctness metrics Work with financial analysts to create interpretations of collected data to drive firm strategy Requirements: 8 years experience building and deploying production systems 5 years experience in Java and C# Working knowledge of SQL Server 2005, HTML and XML Familiar with Linux Full life cycle development a must Trading/financial industry experience required To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Implement and integrate SharePoint within enterprise Develop SharePoint solutions using the appropriate tools (ASP.net, C#, WCF, SOA, etc.) Participate in the design, development, customization and integration efforts of enterprise solutions involving Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, and Business Process and Forms Facilitate design sessions Work with end users to gather, define and prioritize functional system requirements and acceptance criteria based on business needs Develop use case-based models to capture functional system requirements and corresponding test cases Work with end users to document workflows and business processes Act as liaison to stakeholders to communicate and validate system requirements and identify and resolve issues Ensure the quality of deliverables by following established QA processes for internally developed software and participate in the development of any associated documentation Experience and Skills: 4 years of SharePoint technical lead and architecture experience on corporate initiatives Strong knowledge of SharePoint architectural design, Web Parts development, server installation, management, and troubleshooting Development experience with Microsoft .NET technologies 5 years of experience providing business and systems analysis for implementation projects and software development In depth understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, and SharePoint Designer 2007 Previous experience in the financial services and/or technical verticals preferred Previous experience writing and executing test cases Experience managing and leading change Experience with portals, searches, content management systems, business process and enterprise social computing platforms preferred Experience analysing complex business processes and articulating improvements to achieve operational efficiencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Must be a flexible thinker that is able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Seeking Senior Engineer with high level Infrastructure Development experience for leading trading firm in downtown Chicago. Ideal candidate will have extensive Java experience with a concentration in low-pause (or zero pause) and throughput Garbage Collection algorithms.Duties: Design, develop, test and implement enhancements to Java language and subsystems including Java Core libraries, Garbage Collection subsystems, byte code and dynamic compilation engines Performance tuning and availability analysis C/C development Requirements: 8 years of experience developing software; at least 5 years developing software in Java 5 years C/C development on Unix 3 years of experience in technical leadership role Development experience with distributed systems Extensive knowledge of Garbage Collection, open-source Java projects and performance tuning Experience building Java monitors, experience with Publish/Subscribe messaging systems on Unix/Linux or Scripting experience in Korn, Perl or Python a plus Bachelors Degree strongly desired To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Part of the support team that provides monitoring and diagnostic support of trading platforms Monitor production logs, troubleshooting and resolving issues Support test systems, maintain documentation, developing support software Requirements: 2 years experience in software development - at least 1 year in Java Proven technical troubleshooting and documentation skills Knowledge of and use of Unix commands, Unix Shell and scripts and Unix file systems Some Oracle and basic SQL Support experience a plus Familiar with Publish/Subscribe messaging systems such as Tibco, SmartSockets or JMS BS Degree To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Design, implementation, support and maintenance of large scale database environments including clustering, securing, monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting and disaster recovery Upgrade service packages Recovery testing Database backups, restores, log shipping, mirroring and replication Logical database design reviews and physical database implementations Design including tables, views, stored procedures and permissions Assist server installations, configurations, capacity planning Database migrations Requirements: 5 years as Oracle DBA (10g version and up) 2 years experience administering SQL Server 2000/2005 or Sybase ASE T-SQL and/or PL/SQL Data backup, recovery and rollback planning/implementation Working knowledge of Linux/Unix platforms At least 1 Scripting language (ksh, bash, csh, perl) ETL tool knowledge a plus Working knowledge of Oracle RAC (10g and up) To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Exciting enterprise company located in the Western Suburbs seeking SQL Server Support DBA. Ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience with a willingness to be a part of a progressive industry leader. Duties: Database design Project Management - manage technical projects in database group including database design, creation and maintenance. Provide research on new technology and be an innovator for the group. Performance Tuning - monitoring the server and making configuration changes. Capacity Planning - includes backup and recovery procedures Lead - lead research, planning and implementations of new database installs, upgrades and patches. 24/7 production support Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline or equivalent experience required 7 years of IT experience including database design and implementation in a large scale Terabyte environment Advanced knowledge of database concepts, performance tuning and monitoring Experience with high availability, standby, backup and recovery, re-indexing, database management and partitioning Excellent communication skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DIRECTOR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect. Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it. Job Title: Director, Program Management Job Summary: This role presents a leadership opportunity for a senior-level Project Management professional that encompasses all facets of project management, client management and team leadership. The Director, Program Management will be accountable for delivery of large scale engagements to clients as well as managing the client relationship from a delivery and commercial standpoint. A Director of Program Management must have excellent program management skills capable of leading teams in distributed environments that are delivering complex business systems. Strong leadership, relationship building, and team management skills are key expectations. He/she must have a deep understanding of various commercial parameters and their business impact on delivery. The Director of Program Management creates a positive team environment that leads to high performance standards, and demonstrable growth. He/She will be a mentor and coach, focused on the individual development of team members. The Director will also contribute to the continual improvement and development of the Program Management Domain and community through training/mentoring others, knowledge sharing and leveraging best practices. Primary Responsibilities: Structures and manages integrated projects and programs to achieve expected business results Manages large, complex projects/programs (50-100 people) to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality Participates in proposal efforts and can sell Sapient value proposition Leads diverse teams (i.e., multiple domains, across geographies, potential partners involved) to deliver integrated client solutions that achieve measurable business results for our clients Manages the financial profitability of the engagement - costs, collections, etc. Responsible for relationships with client's senior leadership team and communicates status and issues regularly Shaping follow-on opportunities for Sapient at existing clients Identifying business development opportunities for Sapient with new or existing clients Plans Sapient projects or work packages up front by leading the estimation efforts Mobilizes and manages a team to execute against project plans Manages the growth of the project team Experience Guidelines: Minimum of 10 years of Project and Program Management experience required Previous experience in a client facing role within a global consulting firm Experience in sales efforts such as writing proposals, RFP responses and other sales related activities Experience in multi channel commerce projects ideally for Fortune 500 Retailers and/or CPG firms is strongly desired Experience in both Fixed Time/Fixed price projects, and Time & Material projects Strong estimation and risk management skills Experience in managing multiple complex IT (full lifecycle) projects with teams of 40+ in a globally distributed environment Proven ability to manage multiple programs and/or projects simultaneously (preferably in an integrated program) Experience managing new build, upgrade and package implementation projects Familiarity with Agile and Iterative Development (or other PM methodologies) Frequent and extensive travel may be required Education: Bachelor’s degree required - Computer Science, Engineering, or Business or related field desired. About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit . Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Build custom electronic trading applications Perform full life cycle development using C , C#, Python and/or SQL Requirements gathering Support and maintain software Requirements: 2 years programming experience BS Degree Solid understanding of object-oriented design and development C required; C#, Python, SQL, XML a plus Trading industry experience required To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Responsible for TMG trading systems Keep trade systems operational and respond to production issues Design, develop and implement a monitoring system for performance analysis, capacity planning and Real Time alerting Administer Linux and Windows trading applications and Servers they run on Analyze network utilization and traffic patterns Requirements: 2 years experience supporting trading systems such as TT, GL, proprietary trading software 2 years experience in high performance computing and low latency, high-volume message based applications 2 years monitoring and reducing latency in trading systems Experience administering both Linux and Windows systems BS Degree Strengths: Deep understanding of systems architecture including networks, operating systems (linux, Solaris, windows) and application development (C ) Expert knowledge of electronic trading systems, network technology (TCP/IP and multicast) Knowledge of FIX protocol Knowledge of Back End application issues Expert with Linux Red Hat 4 & above Understanding of Windows XP and 2003 server to registry level Excel and Visio Some knowledge of Shell Scripting, Perl Python or another language To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Work with traders/analysts to generate applications to aide in critical trading related tasks C#/T-SQL programming to help redesign database and reporting infrastructure Requirements: 8 years full life cycle development from design through mature system status Senior level C#/.NET 2.0/3.5 programming skills Experience writing C# applications and developing reusable components Solid understanding of SQL Server 7.0/2005 Hands-on experience with large distributed database systems Understanding of Client Server concepts Experience in UI design/presentation of data to end users Bachelors Degree desired Trading industry experience strongly desired To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Translate high level specifications into use cases, object/data models and then into designs/code. Design and development of technology and business domain object models Evaluation of design alternatives for development cost Perform code test coverage analysis on components for turnover to integration testing team Provide support and maintenance for existing applications Requirements: 5 years of core Java Server Side development experience REQUIRED Oracle (stored procedures, reporting, Scripting) Unix Shell Scripting Object modelling utilizing UML Scrum or RUP a plus Some Cobra knowledge required Orbix or VisiBroker a plus Development experience within a highly available system on Unix Servers and database Servers Exposure to object-oriented databases management systems BS Degree Excellent communication skills To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Position: Help Desk/IT Support Technician Experience Level: Minimum 2 years full time IT help desk Required Technical Skills: Desktop support, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP/2000, Microsoft Office, BlackBerry, SharePoint Portal Server Other Desired Skills: TrackIt, Cisco Responsibilities: We are looking for a customer-focused and highly motivated team player to join our team already providing outstanding IT services for a mid-sized marketing organization. The Helpdesk/IT Support Technician is charged with providing on-site and remote level I helpdesk and technical support as well as general tasks related to network administration and special projects. The primary functions of the successful candidate: Provide end user desktop technical support services for users of a Microsoft based network. Technologies supported include Windows XP/2000, MS Office, MS Exchange, Cisco VPN, general networking, wireless networking, SharePoint Portal Server, Active Directory, printing, and more. Maintain the help desk support logging system. Maintain the Information Technology inventory system Perform various IT networking functions as needs arise Document existing and future technical, procedural and functional information Write up technical how-to documents for use by IT staff and general users. Escalate technical issues as needed. Provide shift coverage that will include weekend and/or evening support. MCP Preferred The successful candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to communicate with staff at all levels. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ajilon Solutions has a great opportunity with a leading local hospital in downtown Chicago. IT Security Analyst The IT Security Analyst will provide support for the clinical information system EPIC. This position will lead the security role build and security design. It will also assist with the user access processes including set up and maintenance. Position Responsibilities: Provides support with the development and implementation of security controls for the EPIC application Coordinates user support issues for the EPIC application Responsible for the user access, security templates, and the design of EPIC security Identifies existing processes for EPIC user and provider record management Establishes an approach toward auditing the Epic application and provides audit reports when needed Provides support for special IT Risk projects Qualifications: Requires B.S Information Systems 2-4 years experience with EPIC Chronicles EPIC user and provider record administration and security access experience Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Oracle Experience with EPIC role-based access security classes, and user profiles; Please respond immediately if you meet these qualifications and are interested in this position 312-782-7788 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, Agile Development, Iterative Development 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 & Iterative development methodologies, Unified Modeling Language (UML), 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

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 Trading Equities Software Engineer. JOB DESCRIPTION: This individual will be part of a trading group working as a developer to implement high frequency black box trading strategies. This position involves working directly with other traders and developers in the group in a highly flexible and fast-paced environment. Candidate Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills: - Extensive experience in supporting real-time, multithreaded C++ applications on Unix/Linux - Experience in Object-Oriented design - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Experience debugging multi-threaded, concurrent applications - Experience with performance tuning - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to work within a team and independently - Knowledge of operating systems and network preferred Education and Work Experience: - BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent - At least three years of hands-on development experience Prefer 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

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

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 SystemsBachelors degree in NursingExperience as a NurseEPIC Certification for Inpatient ClinDocPrior 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! 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

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!If you have 2 years of experience working on an EPIC Radiant/Radiology Systems Installation, please apply! EPIC Certification required for this position.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 experienced professionals with experience in the Installation of EPIC Radiant Radiology Systems. Who we seek:* 2 experience in EPIC Radiant (Specifically system DBV/Build)* Bachelors degree (minimum)* 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 have 2 years of experience working on an EPIC Radiant Installs, send your Resume today! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Summary Individual contributor plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives. 2. Coordinates, schedules, assign project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT. 3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $15-50 million 4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs. 5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives. 6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required. 7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support. 8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team. 9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback. 10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry. Effective Project Delivery via Embracing Technology 1. Ensures all projects within program adhere to standard phase gate methodology 2. Adhere to standard PMO Processes and Tool Enablers to ensure transparent, consistent, effective delivery 3. Ensure accurate, high quality, standardized Resource Staffing Plans following the PMO Financial Management and Resource Management processes 4. Adhere to the standard PMO Risk Management Process to ensure the appropriate level of risk has been identified and is mitigated within the overall project plan 5. Ensure alignment with IT Compliance standards, including Internal Audit, Sox, and Business Framework Develop and Manage IT Talent 1. Ensure and Coach project team roles and responsibilities are understood and managed via the Matrix Manager Review Process 2. Ensure competency and objectives are managed via the Resource Management process 3. Administer project methodologytraining and ensure thatevery project team member have at least the basic level of CNA Business Framework Continually Provide Value for CNA 1. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate Return On Investment (ROI) considerations for the project solution alternatives throughout the life of the project 2. Grow Organizational Change Management capabilities for the project team members 3. Increase Financial Management capabilities for PMO and project team members 4. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate project parameter and delivery approach considerations for projects throughout the life of the project Continued Improvement 1. Conduct quarterly project team effectiveness surveys, maintaining a target of 75% team rating 2. Perform after Action Reviews at the end of each phase with best practices, lessons learned, and reusable deliverables being harvested to the Delivery Excellence organization Customer Focused and Expectation Management 1. Ensure proper project team success criteria are defined and satisfaction expectations are managed at least twice a year for 100% of Business Demand and Technology Investments Quality Management 1. Perform quality planning and quality assurance and control as defined in the project Quality Strategy and Plan 2. Monitor and Implement SDLC improvement to ensure Project rework (Cost of Failure) is within 13-23% of the overall project labor cost 3. Manage CPI, SPI, and COQ within PMO standards Reporting Relationship Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms(Note you want the Senior Managers, not the consultants) 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors, executive management and IT organization 7. Proficient competency of written and verbal communication, influencing, presentation, and listening skills in order to interact through executive leadership level 8. Proficient competency in team collaboration, teamwork, and project team development techniques 9. Proficient level of project management skills, such as: Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Issue/Risk Management, Project Status Reporting, Resource Management, Financial Management; PMP Certification is preferred 10. Strong organizational, time management, root cause & problem solving, and follow up skills 11. Ability to be independent and complete work assignments with little oversight 12. Should be customer focused and oriented, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through professionalism and leadership Education & Experience 1.Master’s degree in Business and/or Information Technology or equivalent experience. 2. Minimum of 10 years of diverse experience in multiple areas of technology with at least four years in a project leadership. 3. PMP or other applicable certifications. Experience: Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors, executive management and IT organization 7. Proficient competency of written and verbal communication, influencing, presentation, and listening skills in order to interact through executive leadership level 8. Proficient competency in team collaboration, teamwork, and project team development techniques 9. Proficient level of project management skills, such as: Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Issue/Risk Management, Project Status Reporting, Resource Management, Financial Management; PMP Certification is preferred To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior ATG Architect - Senior Ecommerce Architect - Senior ATG Architect - Senior Ecommerce Architect - Senior Solutions/Applications Architect - Skills Required - ATG, ATG Commerce, ATG Content Administration, Java, Jboss 4, Linux, Redhat V, Redhat 4, Ajax, Flex, Oracle Database, Web Architect If you are a Senior ATG Architect with experience working with ATG Commerce, ATG Content Administration and ATG Dynamo, we need to speak with you.This position is outside of Chicago, however we can relocate you!We are looking for a Senior Ecommerce Architect who has plenty of experience working with ATG commerce modules who can work within a large structured development organization. If you have worked at large retailers like; Amazon, ebay, Office Depot, Staples, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Dell, Rite Aid, Caremark, CVS, Home Depot and others as a Senior Ecommerece Architect, please read on!What you need:- 2 years ATG commerce experience from high level architecture to day-to-day design and development- Experience with ATG Commerce & ATG Dynamo- Experience with ATB Business Commerce- Experience with latest versions of Content Administration and Search- Experience with troubleshooting CA issues and production performance problems- 3 years with Java, JBoss- Deep understanding of Web Services, SOA, Java and ATG products- Experience developing on a Linux platform-What you'll be doing:- This person would be working with everything from the ATG Back End systems all the way to the code on the HTML page itself- Work closely with our Marketing Team to discuss, recommend, explain, and reconcile desired functionality, as well as ATG capabilities. - Ensure systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures as they apply to the implementation and specification for information technology solutions.- Manage delegated relationships with external contacts and has frequent and direct contract with the most senior level managers and executives to provide consulting, technical expertise, and project direction. What's in it for you:- We offer an excellent compensation package which includes competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. -So, if you are a great ATG Ecommerce Architect with expert knowledge of ATG commerce modules, who is also very experienced with JBoss , please apply today! - DN-ATG-CHICAGO - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific 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 Senior C++ Software Engineer. JOB DESCRIPTION: The individual in this role will be a part of a small, dynamic trading group and will work directly with traders to design, build, and test cutting-edge trading systems. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure. The successful candidate will be able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment. This hands-on role will encompass high performance exchange connectivity, machine learning, advanced pattern recognition, and creation of complex algorithms. Ideal candidates should be creative, passionate, and possess excellent communication skills. Candidate Qualifications: - Extensive experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications. - Experience in object-oriented design. - Strong analytical and problem solving skills. - Extensive understanding of computer systems e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc. - Ability to work on a complete project lifecycle: requirement capturing, design, development and final deployment to production. - Ability to work with team members, yet be motivated and self directed. - Ability to work on multiple projects and provide proper project estimates. - Willingness and desire to constantly improve skills and embrace new ideas. - Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field, PhD preferred. - At least 5+ years development experience. Prefer 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

Job Summary Individual contributor plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives. 2. Coordinates, schedules, assign project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT. 3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $15-50 million 4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs. 5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives. 6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required. 7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support. 8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team. 9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback. 10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry. Effective Project Delivery via Embracing Technology 1. Ensures all projects within program adhere to standard phase gate methodology 2. Adhere to standard PMO Processes and Tool Enablers to ensure transparent, consistent, effective delivery 3. Ensure accurate, high quality, standardized Resource Staffing Plans following the PMO Financial Management and Resource Management processes 4. Adhere to the standard PMO Risk Management Process to ensure the appropriate level of risk has been identified and is mitigated within the overall project plan 5. Ensure alignment with IT Compliance standards, including Internal Audit, Sox, and Business Framework Develop and Manage IT Talent 1. Ensure and Coach project team roles and responsibilities are understood and managed via the Matrix Manager Review Process 2. Ensure competency and objectives are managed via the Resource Management process 3. Administer project methodologytraining and ensure thatevery project team member have at least the basic level of CNA Business Framework Continually Provide Value for CNA 1. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate Return On Investment (ROI) considerations for the project solution alternatives throughout the life of the project 2. Grow Organizational Change Management capabilities for the project team members 3. Increase Financial Management capabilities for PMO and project team members 4. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate project parameter and delivery approach considerations for projects throughout the life of the project Continued Improvement 1. Conduct quarterly project team effectiveness surveys, maintaining a target of 75% team rating 2. Perform after Action Reviews at the end of each phase with best practices, lessons learned, and reusable deliverables being harvested to the Delivery Excellence organization Customer Focused and Expectation Management 1. Ensure proper project team success criteria are defined and satisfaction expectations are managed at least twice a year for 100% of Business Demand and Technology Investments Quality Management 1. Perform quality planning and quality assurance and control as defined in the project Quality Strategy and Plan 2. Monitor and Implement SDLC improvement to ensure Project rework (Cost of Failure) is within 13-23% of the overall project labor cost 3. Manage CPI, SPI, and COQ within PMO standards Reporting Relationship Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors, executive management and IT organization 7. Proficient competency of written and verbal communication, influencing, presentation, and listening skills in order to interact through executive leadership level 8. Proficient competency in team collaboration, teamwork, and project team development techniques 9. Proficient level of project management skills, such as: Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Issue/Risk Management, Project Status Reporting, Resource Management, Financial Management; PMP Certification is preferred 10. Strong organizational, time management, root cause & problem solving, and follow up skills 11. Ability to be independent and complete work assignments with little oversight 12. Should be customer focused and oriented, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through professionalism and leadership Education & Experience 1.Master’s degree in Business and/or Information Technology or equivalent experience. 2. Minimum of 10 years of diverse experience in multiple areas of technology with at least four years in a project leadership. 3. PMP or other applicable certifications. Experience: 1. Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

-- MUST HAVE A GREEN CARD or be a US CITIZEN (NO EXCEPTIONS!)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES, C2C, etc.-- PAID RELOCATION IS NOT OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYOur Client currently seeks a BUSINESS OBJECTS ADMINISTRATOR (not a DEVELOPER) fora CONTRACT-TO-HIRE opportunity.SUMMARY:The Business Objects Administrator (not a DEVELOPER) will be responsible for day to day administration of multiple Business Objects environments. They will also provide support to Client's business by addressing all escalated technical production related issues in an efficient manner. RESPONSIBILITIES:Creating additional Users and groups in multiple Business Objects environments Assigning Rights in multiple Business Objects environments Migrating Content between multiple Business Objects environments Responsible for server settings within Business Objects Installation of Client Tools Follow strict Change Management policies regarding productions changes (ITIL) Must take part in Change Management (CM) meetings as necessary. Follow proper Incident Management and Problem Management policies and assist in the creation and closure of incidents, including incident reporting. When assigned tasks, they will be required to continue working on the task through completion, or until the task is properly transferred to a co-worker. Follow strict Systems patching policy. Follow pre-deployment checklist. Is required to baseline Systems before deployment and provide monthly reports on current performance. Assists in the daily monitoring servers/systems and respond quickly to alerts. Must assume ownership of issues and work issues until completion, unless changed by management. Rotate an on-call schedule with co-workers. While on-call, will be required to carry a laptop and Blackberry/Cell phone. Response time must be within 15 minutes to alerts. Is required to follow proper escalation procedures as defined by management. Is required to attend knowledge transfer sessions as necessary as well as facilitate knowledge transfer to other co-workers. Must take part in strategic and tactical weekly meetings as necessary. Must complete or update operational runbooks as required for handoff to the operations team. Is required to follow proper quality assurance procedures regarding releasing anything into production. Assigned as the primary technical support resource or the secondary technical support resource for specific servers/systems. As the primary technical support resource, expert knowledge is expected. As the secondary technical support resource, general working knowledge is expected. Will have the opportunity to learn other technologies to further their technical and career growth, only after they are at an expert level for their primary support roles. REQUIRED SKILLS: 5+ years of information technology experience supporting enterprise class environments Strong organization and communication skills; must clearly communicate production related, technical issues and resolutions to customer/clients, other departments and senior management Ability to understand data flow dependencies between applications across regions Must be able to establish effective professional business relationships with all levels of management Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive completion of deliverables 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 Experience with technologies directly related this position 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 Significant understanding of security issues relating to deployment of highly sensitive systems which contain significant company and customer data. 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 trading experience preferred or equivalent high speed, high-pressure environments in financial sector Technical Skills Business Objects Enterprise XI R2, Crystal Enterprise 8-10, Crystal Reports 10 - 2008, Web Intelligence XI R2, Universe Designer, Import Wizard, Query Builder, Instance Manager, Change Control, Version Control, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Models, SMTP, FTP, Clustering, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, JIRA EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Experience: -- MUST HAVE A GREEN CARD or be a US CITIZEN (NO EXCEPTIONS!)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES, C2C, etc.-- PAID RELOCATION IS NOT OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY-- RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS)If you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. 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

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, Agile Development, Iterative Development 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 & Iterative development methodologies, Unified Modeling Language (UML), 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 Individual contributor plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives. 2. Coordinates, schedules, assign project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT. 3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $15-50 million 4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs. 5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives. 6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required. 7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support. 8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team. 9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback. 10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry. Effective Project Delivery via Embracing Technology 1. Ensures all projects within program adhere to standard phase gate methodology 2. Adhere to standard PMO Processes and Tool Enablers to ensure transparent, consistent, effective delivery 3. Ensure accurate, high quality, standardized Resource Staffing Plans following the PMO Financial Management and Resource Management processes 4. Adhere to the standard PMO Risk Management Process to ensure the appropriate level of risk has been identified and is mitigated within the overall project plan 5. Ensure alignment with IT Compliance standards, including Internal Audit, Sox, and Business Framework Develop and Manage IT Talent 1. Ensure and Coach project team roles and responsibilities are understood and managed via the Matrix Manager Review Process 2. Ensure competency and objectives are managed via the Resource Management process 3. Administer project methodologytraining and ensure thatevery project team member have at least the basic level of CNA Business Framework Continually Provide Value for CNA 1. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate Return On Investment (ROI) considerations for the project solution alternatives throughout the life of the project 2. Grow Organizational Change Management capabilities for the project team members 3. Increase Financial Management capabilities for PMO and project team members 4. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate project parameter and delivery approach considerations for projects throughout the life of the project Continued Improvement 1. Conduct quarterly project team effectiveness surveys, maintaining a target of 75% team rating 2. Perform after Action Reviews at the end of each phase with best practices, lessons learned, and reusable deliverables being harvested to the Delivery Excellence organization Customer Focused and Expectation Management 1. Ensure proper project team success criteria are defined and satisfaction expectations are managed at least twice a year for 100% of Business Demand and Technology Investments Quality Management 1. Perform quality planning and quality assurance and control as defined in the project Quality Strategy and Plan 2. Monitor and Implement SDLC improvement to ensure Project rework (Cost of Failure) is within 13-23% of the overall project labor cost 3. Manage CPI, SPI, and COQ within PMO standards Reporting Relationship Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms(Note you want the Senior Managers, not the consultants) 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors, executive management and IT organization 7. Proficient competency of written and verbal communication, influencing, presentation, and listening skills in order to interact through executive leadership level 8. Proficient competency in team collaboration, teamwork, and project team development techniques 9. Proficient level of project management skills, such as: Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Issue/Risk Management, Project Status Reporting, Resource Management, Financial Management; PMP Certification is preferred 10. Strong organizational, time management, root cause & problem solving, and follow up skills 11. Ability to be independent and complete work assignments with little oversight 12. Should be customer focused and oriented, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through professionalism and leadership Education & Experience 1.Master’s degree in Business and/or Information Technology or equivalent experience. 2. Minimum of 10 years of diverse experience in multiple areas of technology with at least four years in a project leadership. 3. PMP or other applicable certifications. Experience: Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors, executive management and IT organization 7. Proficient competency of written and verbal communication, influencing, presentation, and listening skills in order to interact through executive leadership level 8. Proficient competency in team collaboration, teamwork, and project team development techniques 9. Proficient level of project management skills, such as: Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Issue/Risk Management, Project Status Reporting, Resource Management, Financial Management; PMP Certification is preferred To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Ready to hire today!$40-$80KOvernight shiftKey skills required: Shell Scripting (KSH or BASH), LUA or Python, SQL, Linux, Excel, C or JAVA, trading basicsAn excellent opportunity for learning and growth at this trading firm, highly Dependent on high-speed data communication and network computing for its electronic trading operation. The working environment is high energy and fast paced, with an opportunity to interface with all levels. Responsibilities: - Interact with IT support personnel to confirm system issues if any. - Log into various proprietary systems, monitor computers and network. - Update parameters for current day's trading using in-house applications. - Write scripts and modify existing ones as needed. - Use strong Excel. - Proactively monitor and verify all trading activity for a specific trading team. - Continuously reconcile positions and confirm trading parameters. - Communicate with exchange trade support in case of emergencies. - Occasionally execute trading orders. - Update various databases, eg financial events calendar, product specifications, etc. - Manage compliance issues and ad hoc reporting for the team. Qualifications: - Previous coding experience (lua, Shell Scripting, C , Java, etc.). - Must be comfortable running Linux and Windows systems and working with spreadsheets and SQL databases. - Shell Scripting - ksh or bash - Lua or Python - SQL - C or Java a big plus - Understand trading basics, such as the meaning of bid/ask, long/short and what it means to hedge positions - Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent documentation skills. - Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment. - Excellent communication skills both written and oral. - Excel. - Programming/Scripting highly desired - Windows and Linux knowledge highly desired To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Up to $90KKey experience:UNIX, Sun Solaris, Perl Scripting, Shell Scripting Responsibilities:Operational support of multiple, remote environments. This involves performance monitoring and analysis and the development of improved monitoring methodologies, tools, and systems reporting processes.Provide first level technical support for staff.Communicate systems related issues to staff.Understand the architecture of the environment.Manage the startup of the environment.Monitor the trading environment and identify and report system failures and inefficiencies.Understand the purpose of the applications used by the staff.Understand how these applications are accessed by the staff.Understand the communications needs and expected behavior of these applications.Troubleshoot and resolve unexpected application or system behavior.Recommend improvements to facilitate better management and monitoring of the environment. Qualifications:BS in Computer Science or 2 to 3 years work experience as a UNIX systems administrator.Knowledge of the UNIX operating system (Solaris and Linux preferred).Strong Perl and Shell Programming skills. C and C knowledge is a plus.Previous trading environment experience a plusStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with users.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated with interest in learning new applications and systems.Ability to handle multiple issues of varying priority effectively.Ability to work unsupervised. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Summary Individual contributor plans and manages complex IT projects consisting of one or more project teams. Manages relationships and acts as liaison between the development teams, client organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the project cycle. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Manages and directs one or more project teams to meet complex project objectives. 2. Coordinates, schedules, assign project tasks, builds teams, and maintains working relationships with the functional areas outside of IT. 3. Reviews, evaluates and formulates project plans, schedules and budgets. Typical project budget: $15-50 million 4. Allocates staff and budget resources to meet changing corporate needs. 5. Identifies and negotiates schedules, milestones and resources required to meet project objectives. 6. Evaluates and reports progress in terms of quality and performance metrics. Modifies schedules as required. 7. Works with client departments to coordinate systems testing, installation, training and support. 8. Uses appropriate systems development methodologies to structure and organize the tasks to be completed by the team. 9. Provides input on performance of team members and may provide feedback. 10. Stays up to date on trends and developments within functional area of expertise and the insurance industry. Effective Project Delivery via Embracing Technology 1. Ensures all projects within program adhere to standard phase gate methodology 2. Adhere to standard PMO Processes and Tool Enablers to ensure transparent, consistent, effective delivery 3. Ensure accurate, high quality, standardized Resource Staffing Plans following the PMO Financial Management and Resource Management processes 4. Adhere to the standard PMO Risk Management Process to ensure the appropriate level of risk has been identified and is mitigated within the overall project plan 5. Ensure alignment with IT Compliance standards, including Internal Audit, Sox, and Business Framework Develop and Manage IT Talent 1. Ensure and Coach project team roles and responsibilities are understood and managed via the Matrix Manager Review Process 2. Ensure competency and objectives are managed via the Resource Management process 3. Administer project methodologytraining and ensure thatevery project team member have at least the basic level of CNA Business Framework Continually Provide Value for CNA 1. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate Return On Investment (ROI) considerations for the project solution alternatives throughout the life of the project 2. Grow Organizational Change Management capabilities for the project team members 3. Increase Financial Management capabilities for PMO and project team members 4. Continually Demonstrate, Incorporate, and Communicate project parameter and delivery approach considerations for projects throughout the life of the project Continued Improvement 1. Conduct quarterly project team effectiveness surveys, maintaining a target of 75% team rating 2. Perform after Action Reviews at the end of each phase with best practices, lessons learned, and reusable deliverables being harvested to the Delivery Excellence organization Customer Focused and Expectation Management 1. Ensure proper project team success criteria are defined and satisfaction expectations are managed at least twice a year for 100% of Business Demand and Technology Investments Quality Management 1. Perform quality planning and quality assurance and control as defined in the project Quality Strategy and Plan 2. Monitor and Implement SDLC improvement to ensure Project rework (Cost of Failure) is within 13-23% of the overall project labor cost 3. Manage CPI, SPI, and COQ within PMO standards Reporting Relationship Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities 1. Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors, executive management and IT organization 7. Proficient competency of written and verbal communication, influencing, presentation, and listening skills in order to interact through executive leadership level 8. Proficient competency in team collaboration, teamwork, and project team development techniques 9. Proficient level of project management skills, such as: Project Planning, Project Monitoring and Control, Project Issue/Risk Management, Project Status Reporting, Resource Management, Financial Management; PMP Certification is preferred 10. Strong organizational, time management, root cause & problem solving, and follow up skills 11. Ability to be independent and complete work assignments with little oversight 12. Should be customer focused and oriented, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through professionalism and leadership Education & Experience 1.Master’s degree in Business and/or Information Technology or equivalent experience. 2. Minimum of 10 years of diverse experience in multiple areas of technology with at least four years in a project leadership. 3. PMP or other applicable certifications. Experience: 1. Multiple experiences in lead role managing multiple complex programs with multiple projects from inception to user adoption with budgets ranging from $15-50 million. 2. 8+ years experience working at one of the Big 4 (Deliotte Consulting, CapGemini, Accenture, IBM) Management Consulting firms 3. Experience leading programs with multiple vendors in on shore and off shore delivery model to execute project deliverables 4. Knowledge of and experience of industry software lifecycle techniques such as: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Spiral, Enterprise Package Implementation, Business Intelligence, Custom Development, Integration 5. Moderate to Expert knowledge within a P&C Insurance operation 6. Exceptional ability to manage expectations with business partners, vendors To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior ATG Architect - Senior Ecommerce Architect - Senior ATG Architect - Senior Ecommerce Architect - Senior Solutions/Applications Architect - Skills Required - ATG, ATG Commerce, ATG Content Administration, Java, Jboss 4, Linux, Redhat V, Redhat 4, Ajax, Flex, Oracle Database, Web Architect If you are a Senior ATG Architect with experience working with ATG Commerce, ATG Content Administration and ATG Dynamo, we need to speak with you.This position is outside of Chicago, however we can relocate you!We are looking for a Senior Ecommerce Architect who has plenty of experience working with ATG commerce modules who can work within a large structured development organization. If you have worked at large retailers like; Amazon, ebay, Office Depot, Staples, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, Dell, Rite Aid, Caremark, CVS, Home Depot and others as a Senior Ecommerece Architect, please read on!What you need:- 2 years ATG commerce experience from high level architecture to day-to-day design and development- Experience with ATG Commerce & ATG Dynamo- Experience with ATB Business Commerce- Experience with latest versions of Content Administration and Search- Experience with troubleshooting CA issues and production performance problems- 3 years with Java, JBoss- Deep understanding of Web Services, SOA, Java and ATG products- Experience developing on a Linux platform-What you'll be doing:- This person would be working with everything from the ATG Back End systems all the way to the code on the HTML page itself- Work closely with our Marketing Team to discuss, recommend, explain, and reconcile desired functionality, as well as ATG capabilities. - Ensure systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures as they apply to the implementation and specification for information technology solutions.- Manage delegated relationships with external contacts and has frequent and direct contract with the most senior level managers and executives to provide consulting, technical expertise, and project direction. What's in it for you:- We offer an excellent compensation package which includes competitive salary, medical/dental benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. -So, if you are a great ATG Ecommerce Architect with expert knowledge of ATG commerce modules, who is also very experienced with JBoss , please apply today! - DN-ATG-CHICAGO - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

-- MUST HAVE A GREEN CARD or be a US CITIZEN (NO EXCEPTIONS!)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES, C2C, etc.-- PAID RELOCATION IS NOT OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYOur Client currently seeks a BUSINESS OBJECTS ADMINISTRATOR (not a DEVELOPER) fora CONTRACT-TO-HIRE opportunity.SUMMARY:The Business Objects Administrator (not a DEVELOPER) will be responsible for day to day administration of multiple Business Objects environments. They will also provide support to Client's business by addressing all escalated technical production related issues in an efficient manner. RESPONSIBILITIES:Creating additional Users and groups in multiple Business Objects environments Assigning Rights in multiple Business Objects environments Migrating Content between multiple Business Objects environments Responsible for server settings within Business Objects Installation of Client Tools Follow strict Change Management policies regarding productions changes (ITIL) Must take part in Change Management (CM) meetings as necessary. Follow proper Incident Management and Problem Management policies and assist in the creation and closure of incidents, including incident reporting. When assigned tasks, they will be required to continue working on the task through completion, or until the task is properly transferred to a co-worker. Follow strict Systems patching policy. Follow pre-deployment checklist. Is required to baseline Systems before deployment and provide monthly reports on current performance. Assists in the daily monitoring servers/systems and respond quickly to alerts. Must assume ownership of issues and work issues until completion, unless changed by management. Rotate an on-call schedule with co-workers. While on-call, will be required to carry a laptop and Blackberry/Cell phone. Response time must be within 15 minutes to alerts. Is required to follow proper escalation procedures as defined by management. Is required to attend knowledge transfer sessions as necessary as well as facilitate knowledge transfer to other co-workers. Must take part in strategic and tactical weekly meetings as necessary. Must complete or update operational runbooks as required for handoff to the operations team. Is required to follow proper quality assurance procedures regarding releasing anything into production. Assigned as the primary technical support resource or the secondary technical support resource for specific servers/systems. As the primary technical support resource, expert knowledge is expected. As the secondary technical support resource, general working knowledge is expected. Will have the opportunity to learn other technologies to further their technical and career growth, only after they are at an expert level for their primary support roles. REQUIRED SKILLS: 5+ years of information technology experience supporting enterprise class environments Strong organization and communication skills; must clearly communicate production related, technical issues and resolutions to customer/clients, other departments and senior management Ability to understand data flow dependencies between applications across regions Must be able to establish effective professional business relationships with all levels of management Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive completion of deliverables 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 Experience with technologies directly related this position 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 Significant understanding of security issues relating to deployment of highly sensitive systems which contain significant company and customer data. 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 trading experience preferred or equivalent high speed, high-pressure environments in financial sector Technical Skills Business Objects Enterprise XI R2, Crystal Enterprise 8-10, Crystal Reports 10 - 2008, Web Intelligence XI R2, Universe Designer, Import Wizard, Query Builder, Instance Manager, Change Control, Version Control, Software Development Life Cycle, Security Models, SMTP, FTP, Clustering, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, JIRA EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Experience: -- MUST HAVE A GREEN CARD or be a US CITIZEN (NO EXCEPTIONS!)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES, C2C, etc.-- PAID RELOCATION IS NOT OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY-- RATE: OPEN (BASED UPON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS)If you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. 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

Well versed with one or more software methodologies; . Contributes to test planning, test preparation and writing, and test execution according to defined best practices, standards and procedures. . Experience creating and writing test cases. . Interfaces regularly with peers and management regarding test related topics including the coordination of test related initiatives with QA Test Leads, Project Managers, Development Managers, and other QA Core team members. . Participates in all phases of the IT Project Delivery Framework, including review of complex business and functional requirements. . Assesses risk to quality service based upon results of verification and validation. . Monitors adherence to established test standards and procedures. . Provides QA consultation services to support users of related test processes. . Manages verification and validation activities for production modifications. . Maintains document template libraries and internal project documentation. . Participates in both internal and external process improvement projects CSTE or CSQA Certification is needed. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, implements, maintains, and documents client/server computer system software. Usually works on one or more specific software applications and includes operating systems, compilers, utilities, job control language, and other control modules. Analyzes business and system requirements and recommends and performs development activities. Skill set required includes: •Oracle DB, Pro-C, PL-SQL, Oracle Forms and Reports •Working knowledge of UNIX/Oracle, Shell Scripting * BS in Computer Science or equivilant is required; MS is desired •Should have minimum 7-10 years extensive development expertise. Additional expertise or experience with Financial or Billing applications, especially in a telecom environment would be a plus. Required Skills: oracle DBA,PL/SQL,UNIX,Oracle,Analyst 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 Senior Trading Equities Software Engineer. JOB DESCRIPTION: This individual will be part of a trading group working as a developer to implement high frequency black box trading strategies. This position involves working directly with other traders and developers in the group in a highly flexible and fast-paced environment. Candidate Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills: - Extensive experience in supporting real-time, multithreaded C++ applications on Unix/Linux - Experience in Object-Oriented design - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Experience debugging multi-threaded, concurrent applications - Experience with performance tuning - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to work within a team and independently - Knowledge of operating systems and network preferred Education and Work Experience: - BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent - At least three years of hands-on development experience Prefer 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

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: The individual in this role will be a part of a small, dynamic trading group and will work directly with traders to design, build, and test cutting-edge trading systems. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure. The successful candidate will be able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment. This hands-on role will encompass high performance exchange connectivity, machine learning, advanced pattern recognition, and creation of complex algorithms. Ideal candidates should be creative, passionate, and possess excellent communication skills. Candidate Qualifications: - Extensive experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications. - Experience in object-oriented design. - Strong analytical and problem solving skills. - Extensive understanding of computer systems e.g. operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc. - Ability to work on a complete project lifecycle: requirement capturing, design, development and final deployment to production. - Ability to work with team members, yet be motivated and self directed. - Ability to work on multiple projects and provide proper project estimates. - Willingness and desire to constantly improve skills and embrace new ideas. - Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field, PhD preferred. - At least 5+ years development experience. Prefer 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