Title: CUDA Developer Pay Rate: Based on experience Skills: CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), NVIDIA, GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a CUDA Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Perform some proprietary low-latency application development Key Requirements Experience with CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) Experience with NVIDIA Experience with GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Exceptional interpersonal skills are a must! About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Title: ERP Systems Trainer Reports To: Deployment Business Lead Type: Long Term OpportunityLocation: Chicago, IL Compensation: $800 Day when Training / $400 Day when traveling. PURPOSE The Trainer will tailor training materials for the specific sites and wave and then conduct instructor led training classes across a broad range of subjects to prepare site personnel for the processes and software. Training will be conducted in the local area of the wave's cutover sites. The Trainer will be trained on the processes and software by members of the development and deployment teams. The Trainers will then remain in place as a core training team after deployment to meet on-going training needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in order of importance. Other duties may be assigned.• Train end users, chiefly in instructor led training sessions where they will be speaking in front of a group• Tailor training materials for the specific locations of the audience.• Assist in the planning and execution of training logistics (such as facilities, hard copy material preparation and course registration)• Participate in testing activities• Develop competence in training for all training courses• Develop in-depth expertise in one or two functionsPRIMARY INTERACTIONS • development and deployment teams• Site personnel participating in trainingSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY• NoneCOMPETENCIES• Functional area specific knowledge in Finance, Sales & Operations, or Supply Chain• Extensive knowledge of their current processes and systems, in order to contrast legacy with the new when appropriate• Strong people skills, ability to work under pressure and proven proficiency in Oracle• Proficiency in using web training aids, computers and a variety of multimedia training aids• Comfortable speaking in front of a group • Strong communication skills• Experience interacting with a variety of adult learners – professional, skilled and hourly labor • Tested to verify working knowledge and proficiency with EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • A minimum of 4 years industry experience, preferably with some experience in one or more legacy IT systems common in the building materials supply industryWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel Requirements 80% plus travel If qualified and interested please send resume to In the subject line of the email Put Trainer Opportunity. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Resource 1 is in need of a Mainframe Operations/Production Analyst for a 6 month contract located in Chicago, IL. Daily Monitoring of the production and certification schedules on the IBM Mainframe system which uses OS/390. Ability to respond to job abends and resolve JCL issues without much supervision Escalating problems using prescribed escalation protocol to management and peers. The individual will also be required to write schedules in Jobrac and UC4. The position will also require the individual to support Saturday coverage on a bi-monthly basis. Daily written documentation of issues and regular turnover will be required via problem reporting tool (Heat) and email. Participation in upcoming projects.Local candidates preferred and qualified candidates can email resumes for consideration. 5 + years working in the Mainframe environment OS/390. 3-5 years working with scheduler(s) ex: Jobtrac UC4, CA-7. 3-5 working with restart packages ex: CA-11,UC4. 3-5 years of IBM Mainframe operations experience. Working knowledge of Unix commands (Sun, Linux). Strong JCL knowledge 3-5 years. (Job Control Language). Strong communication and writing skills. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products, Word, Excel, etc. Working knowledge of report distribution packages; ex: Mobius/Infopac, IBM/On-Demand. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Responsibilities:*SAN provisioning *Setup and maintain replication and cloning, including basic Scripting *SAN switch management and configuration*Host configuration needed to access provisioned storage*Migration of data to new arrays* Maintain documentation of storage allocations for all arrays* Troubleshoot SAN connectivity issuesRequirements:* Comprehensive understanding of the various storage frame offerings from:EMCHDSNetApp* Comprehensive understanding of the software components, including management, replication, snapshots, etc, for the vendors listed above* Strong applied experience with all or most of the following storage related technologies:- Cisco MDS Director Class Switches- Replication and Cloning- Mulitpathing - Volume managers- Tiered Storage- RAID Levels* Experience with change management practices.* Good SAN troubleshooting skills from host through to disk array* Experience configuring Fibre Channel Directors and Switches, such as Brocade and Cisco.* Experience with HBA installation, configuration and troubleshooting.* In-depth understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol* General understanding of remote replication techniques and their associated tools.* Experience with NAS, including CIFS and NFS sharing architectures. * Background in large-scale Unix and Windows environments with a strong concentration in Linux. * Ability to read and program in Perl strongly desired * Bachelors in Computer Science or related field*Monday - Friday shift with Friday evenings/nights is mandatory working hours for updates and maintenance, some Saturday work required as well* To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Application Developer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: C, C++, Java, C#, 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ, Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL (some, but not all skills required). Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Application Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Application Developer will participate in full life cycle development of a variety of applications, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, enhancement, and troubleshooting. You will help our clients improve their business performance and maintain a competitive edge, and will help develop and maintain an internal best practices and development artifacts. Key Responsibilities Work closely with project managers, architects and other developers to analyze and refine business requirements, design efficient and scalable solutions, and produce technical specifications Design solution architectures encompassing multiple, complex application components with multiple integration points between them Design, develop and test complex applications and architecture components that fit within the overall solution architecture and leverage the client s technologies and toolsets Help lead high-level architecture and performance reviews of existing trading systems Follow firm and industry standards, procedures, and methodologies related to application development Contribute to collective team knowledge by researching new technologies and products pertinent to financial services as well as keeping up to date with professional publications and maintaining person and professional networks Contribute to and maintain the firm s knowledge capital such development standards, design artifacts, best practices, and source code libraries Provide support to sales processes Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Key Requirements - most but not all required Graduate (BS, BA, MS or PhD) with a strong academic record preferably with a computer science, engineering or science degree 7+ years experience with multi-threaded software development (C, C++, Java, C#) Experience designing complex applications and distributed architectures Driven performance test efforts and fixed problems uncovered Participated in all phases of the software development lifecycle Experience working with 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ or other distributed messaging systems (custom included) Hands-on experience with version control tools and automated build Servers Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills Highly professional demeanor and ability to comfortably interact with team members and clients at all levels Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment Analytical and problem solving skills. Prior experience in client services and/or consulting environment Prior experience within financial services Hands-on experience with high performance market data application development using technologies such as Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, etc. Familiarity with exchange connectivity APIs or third-party vendors Familiarity with Linux and Solaris Experience with an RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, etc. Experience with GPU-based platforms and challenges Knowledge of futures, equities and options markets About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Software Engineer - VoD Software Engineer, Image, video, audio - Skills Required - MPEG, H.264, C++, Linux, Assembly Language, IPTV Technologies, media gateways, multi-threaded applications, JPG, AAC Software Engineer - VoDIf you are a great Software Engineer with experience in video and cutting-edge content delivery.please read on!What you need:* Bachelor's degree (or Assoc. w/related exp) in Computer Science, Comp. Eng. or EE* 10+ years programming experience on diverse platforms* Strong C/C++ pgm skills w/assembly language knowledge (x386/MMX/SSE, MIPS)* Experience dev multi-process/threaded applications rather than just libraries* Passion for writing fast, reliable and efficient code* Knowledge of image/video/audio coding stds, JPEG, AAC, H.264/AVC, MPEG stds* Experience with routers, Switches and media gateways* Ability to take initiative, work independent and with Team* excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skillsWhat you'll be doing:* Work on a variety of client and server-side applications and solutions* Interpreting & enhancing existing systems for new features & perf improvements* Working with QA to track problems, debug, regression test and close issuesWhat's in it for you:* Great Company and Team* Cool Technology* Open environment* Competitive salary and benefits* Casual dress code and free parking* Mac OS X, Linux or Windows based system for developing* Engineering environment focused on writing code and creating cool software.not corporate!So.If you are a great Software Engineer with experience in video and cutting-edge content delivery.please apply now! - DBD-SrSWEngIL - , , , , , CyberCoders CyberScientific To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

In this position you will be responsible for rolling out an SIEM technical service (ArcSight) in phases across a large enterprise. The right candidate will communicate across the company with the various customers to understand what their requirements are and drive the implementation forward. Requirements:* Experience implementing security solutions in a medium to large environment. * Experience with the SIEM product space. * A strong understanding of the enterprise logging process.* Knowledge of networking concepts.* A strong understanding of encryption and authentication concepts.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* A College Degree is required WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY:Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship of employees at this time, and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your Resume, please include #10887RB on the subject line of your email. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Networking support Support Windows applications Requirements: 1-3 years of experience with Windows support Working knowledge with Active Directory, VMWare, Exchange, Citrix and Blade technologies Security, Firewall experience a plus WAN/LAN Willing to travel up to 20% locally MCSE, CCNA, CCNE desired but not required BS Degree desired To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: Cisco, Firewall, VPN, IP Telephony, SAN/NAS, UNIX/LINUX, CCNP, CCIE, MCSE Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Network Engineer preferably with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Network Engineer will successfully service client relationships, assist in client retention and apply technology to client business issues. Engineers will learn our firm s methodology for delivering outstanding technology service and refine that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. Engineers will continue to develop technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Identifying client needs and developing solutions to meet the needs Driving the client project forward by performing project analysis, technology design, implementation and testing. These projects may include specialized security review, technology design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Installing and maintaining internal and client hardware and software Troubleshooting network, server, workstation, and storage issues Effectively responding to system problems that occur by analyzing the impact, taking logical corrective steps, and effectively communicating and documenting the status Analyzing client business needs and designing, installing, and supporting infrastructure solutions on one or multiple platforms Developing technical knowledge through our internal training program and use of the lab Key Requirements - most but not all required Network consulting experience, able to understand client requirements and map them to our offerings. Ability to deliver solution as proposed. Detailed knowledge of and at least 4-7 years experience with consulting, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Enterprise network routing & switching (Cisco experience preferred) Datacenter network technologies Firewall, VPN, & other security technologies IP Telephony infrastructure Microsoft Windows Servers & workstations SAN/NAS systems Unix/Linux Servers & workstations is a plus Knowledge of Market Data Network Architectures and Financial Service Provider networks is a plus Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA Independent and creative when troubleshooting minor to moderate issues Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology Financial industry experience or a strong desire to learn about the industry Ideal applicants will have the following qualifications: Experience with trading environments, electronic trading vendors, data feeds, etc. Technical certifications (CCNP, CCIE, MCSE) About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description: Responsibilities- Develop complex Java/J2EE systems from use cases and wire frame diagrams. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and testing- Troubleshoot, enhance, support and maintain mission-critical Web and batch applications- Apply Java development best-practices to new and existing code- Operate at an extremely high technical level, mentor less experienced personnel and take direction from managers and other senior members of the team.Requirements- Expert level of knowledge of computer applications, programming and systems design/analysis. - Exceptional logical, analytical and problem solving skills. - Detailed knowledge of industry trends with excellent skills in planning and organizing. - 6 years of Java and J2EE application development in a Web environment- 4 years of JSP development including experience with custom tags and the MVC pattern- 2 year of XML (configuration and parsing)- 6 years experience with WebSphere Studio App Developer/Rational Application Developer/Eclipse (or other integrated development environment)- 6 years experience with ClearCase (or other comparable source control system)- 3 years experience with Frameworks such as Struts, Spring, Hibernate and iBatis- 5 years experience with unit testing and testing frameworks such as jUnit and Selenium- 5 years of knowledge and working experience in SQL and database design- Knowledge of security implications of Web applications, and have experience designing secure Web applications- Working knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS development- Knowledgeable of and comfortable with a formal software development methodology such as RUP- Experience with application and system architecture- Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills- Ability to work in a team environment Required Skills: Java/J2EE, JSP, Custom Tags, MVC Pattern, Spring (MVC) (Possible alternative - Struts), XML, SQL Preferred Skills: Soft Skills: Length of Contract: ?? Salary: Hourly Rate: 45 to 50 Education Requirements: College preferred Date Posted: September 2009 Job Category Keywords: J2EE To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

HM will be looking for 4-6 people. Key is spring.net, and Hibernate with SQL on the backend. This is for 4 .net developers with SQL spring hibernate to develop a lockbox application. See Sample resume Necessary Skills: .net/c# (3.0) SQL 2005 a little Java (really just a plus) Nice to Haves: crystal reports/Business objects *Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder* *Must be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance* Roles and Responsibilities: As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for providing high quality technology solutions that address Public Sector Receivables business needs by developing applications within mature technology environments. You will be expected to adhere to Public Sector Receivables IT coding standards, procedures, and techniques. You will be expected to write, and contribute to, the technical code and design documentation. You will be expected to understand/apply reusable code design, leverage application architecture/framework capabilities and functionality, and design/develop solutions that are highly reliable, scalable, and perform to meet business-defined service levels. You will be responsible for developing technical design documentation based on functional design specifications and implementing solutions using structured programming methods. Your design and implemented solutions must be reliable, scalable, and perform at a high-level to meet the service levels associated with mission-critical solutions. You will work within a team of developers (user-interface, middle tier business logic, data access) and application architects interfacing with business analysts, database developers, infrastructure architects, and quality assurance testers to ensure the successful delivery of an integrated solution meeting the needs of the Public Sector Receivables business. Job Family Description: Responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of applications to satisfy the requirements of one or more user areas. May include hands-on new development as well as support, maintenance or enhancement of existing applications. Works closely with client management to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes. Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DESCRIPTION The Contractor will be responsible for working with the team on multiple Web portals used both internally and externally to the company. The Candidate will be given tasks associated with the above project. This individual will also be responsible for the appropriate hardware and software associated with the project and insure we are complaint with standards and polices. This will include the lab and production environments. Qualifications: - Perl Intermediate Required - PHP Intermediate Required - Ajax Intermediate Desired - SQL Intermediate Required - HTML Expert Required - Web Application development Expert Required - JavaScript Intermediate Desired - Cold Fusion Intermediate Desired - Linux Sys admin Intermediate Desired SKILLS Perl, PHP, Ajax, SQL, html, Web Application development, JavaScript, Cold Fusion, Linux Sys admin Synectics offers competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits. EOE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

HM will be looking for 4-6 people. Key is spring.net, and Hibernate with SQL on the backend. This is for 4 .net developers with SQL spring hibernate to develop a lockbox application. See Sample resume Necessary Skills: .net/c# (3.0) SQL 2005 a little Java (really just a plus) Nice to Haves: crystal reports/Business objects *Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder* *Must be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance* Roles and Responsibilities: As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for providing high quality technology solutions that address Public Sector Receivables business needs by developing applications within mature technology environments. You will be expected to adhere to Public Sector Receivables IT coding standards, procedures, and techniques. You will be expected to write, and contribute to, the technical code and design documentation. You will be expected to understand/apply reusable code design, leverage application architecture/framework capabilities and functionality, and design/develop solutions that are highly reliable, scalable, and perform to meet business-defined service levels. You will be responsible for developing technical design documentation based on functional design specifications and implementing solutions using structured programming methods. Your design and implemented solutions must be reliable, scalable, and perform at a high-level to meet the service levels associated with mission-critical solutions. You will work within a team of developers (user-interface, middle tier business logic, data access) and application architects interfacing with business analysts, database developers, infrastructure architects, and quality assurance testers to ensure the successful delivery of an integrated solution meeting the needs of the Public Sector Receivables business. Job Family Description: Responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of applications to satisfy the requirements of one or more user areas. May include hands-on new development as well as support, maintenance or enhancement of existing applications. Works closely with client management to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes. Researches and evaluates alternative solutions and makes recommendations. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description: Responsibilities- Develop complex Java/J2EE systems from use cases and wire frame diagrams. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and testing- Troubleshoot, enhance, support and maintain mission-critical Web and batch applications- Apply Java development best-practices to new and existing code- Operate at an extremely high technical level, mentor less experienced personnel and take direction from managers and other senior members of the team.Requirements- Expert level of knowledge of computer applications, programming and systems design/analysis. - Exceptional logical, analytical and problem solving skills. - Detailed knowledge of industry trends with excellent skills in planning and organizing. - 6 years of Java and J2EE application development in a Web environment- 4 years of JSP development including experience with custom tags and the MVC pattern- 2 year of XML (configuration and parsing)- 6 years experience with WebSphere Studio App Developer/Rational Application Developer/Eclipse (or other integrated development environment)- 6 years experience with ClearCase (or other comparable source control system)- 3 years experience with Frameworks such as Struts, Spring, Hibernate and iBatis- 5 years experience with unit testing and testing frameworks such as jUnit and Selenium- 5 years of knowledge and working experience in SQL and database design- Knowledge of security implications of Web applications, and have experience designing secure Web applications- Working knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS development- Knowledgeable of and comfortable with a formal software development methodology such as RUP- Experience with application and system architecture- Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills- Ability to work in a team environment Required Skills: Java/J2EE, JSP, Custom Tags, MVC Pattern, Spring (MVC) (Possible alternative - Struts), XML, SQL Preferred Skills: Soft Skills: Length of Contract: ?? Salary: Hourly Rate: 45 to 50 Education Requirements: College preferred Date Posted: September 2009 Job Category Keywords: J2EE To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Duties: Networking support Support Windows applications Requirements: 1-3 years of experience with Windows support Working knowledge with Active Directory, VMWare, Exchange, Citrix and Blade technologies Security, Firewall experience a plus WAN/LAN Willing to travel up to 20% locally MCSE, CCNA, CCNE desired but not required BS Degree desired To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Application Developer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: C, C++, Java, C#, 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ, Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL (some, but not all skills required). Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Application Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Application Developer will participate in full life cycle development of a variety of applications, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, enhancement, and troubleshooting. You will help our clients improve their business performance and maintain a competitive edge, and will help develop and maintain an internal best practices and development artifacts. Key Responsibilities Work closely with project managers, architects and other developers to analyze and refine business requirements, design efficient and scalable solutions, and produce technical specifications Design solution architectures encompassing multiple, complex application components with multiple integration points between them Design, develop and test complex applications and architecture components that fit within the overall solution architecture and leverage the client s technologies and toolsets Help lead high-level architecture and performance reviews of existing trading systems Follow firm and industry standards, procedures, and methodologies related to application development Contribute to collective team knowledge by researching new technologies and products pertinent to financial services as well as keeping up to date with professional publications and maintaining person and professional networks Contribute to and maintain the firm s knowledge capital such development standards, design artifacts, best practices, and source code libraries Provide support to sales processes Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Key Requirements - most but not all required Graduate (BS, BA, MS or PhD) with a strong academic record preferably with a computer science, engineering or science degree 7+ years experience with multi-threaded software development (C, C++, Java, C#) Experience designing complex applications and distributed architectures Driven performance test efforts and fixed problems uncovered Participated in all phases of the software development lifecycle Experience working with 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ or other distributed messaging systems (custom included) Hands-on experience with version control tools and automated build Servers Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills Highly professional demeanor and ability to comfortably interact with team members and clients at all levels Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment Analytical and problem solving skills. Prior experience in client services and/or consulting environment Prior experience within financial services Hands-on experience with high performance market data application development using technologies such as Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, etc. Familiarity with exchange connectivity APIs or third-party vendors Familiarity with Linux and Solaris Experience with an RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, etc. Experience with GPU-based platforms and challenges Knowledge of futures, equities and options markets About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: CUDA Developer Pay Rate: Based on experience Skills: CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), NVIDIA, GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a CUDA Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Perform some proprietary low-latency application development Key Requirements Experience with CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) Experience with NVIDIA Experience with GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Exceptional interpersonal skills are a must! About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $100,000+ Skills: Cisco, Microsoft Windows Server Technologies, Microsoft Windows Desktop Technologies, Linux/Unix/Solaris, SAN, Citrix, Enterprise Backup Solutions, Virtualization Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, Cisco CCNA, EMC data storage. Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a permanent opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client s most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Systems Engineer will learn our client s methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Windows/Linux/Storage systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the client. Researching new technology and analyzing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - most but not all required Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Microsoft Windows Server technologies Microsoft Windows desktop technologies One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience (CCNA level or above) Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Citrix Enterprise backup solutions Virtualization technologies High performance computing Microsoft Exchange Microsoft SQL Server A wide variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above Cisco CCNA or above EMC Expert or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Responsibilities:*SAN provisioning *Setup and maintain replication and cloning, including basic Scripting *SAN switch management and configuration*Host configuration needed to access provisioned storage*Migration of data to new arrays* Maintain documentation of storage allocations for all arrays* Troubleshoot SAN connectivity issuesRequirements:* Comprehensive understanding of the various storage frame offerings from:EMCHDSNetApp* Comprehensive understanding of the software components, including management, replication, snapshots, etc, for the vendors listed above* Strong applied experience with all or most of the following storage related technologies:- Cisco MDS Director Class Switches- Replication and Cloning- Mulitpathing - Volume managers- Tiered Storage- RAID Levels* Experience with change management practices.* Good SAN troubleshooting skills from host through to disk array* Experience configuring Fibre Channel Directors and Switches, such as Brocade and Cisco.* Experience with HBA installation, configuration and troubleshooting.* In-depth understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol* General understanding of remote replication techniques and their associated tools.* Experience with NAS, including CIFS and NFS sharing architectures. * Background in large-scale Unix and Windows environments with a strong concentration in Linux. * Ability to read and program in Perl strongly desired * Bachelors in Computer Science or related field*Monday - Friday shift with Friday evenings/nights is mandatory working hours for updates and maintenance, some Saturday work required as well* To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DESCRIPTION The Consultant will develop and maintain training to support small business sales and service. The Consultant will also design WBT and/or LL training. Qualifications: WBT Design, Intermediate Required Captivate, Intermediate Required Flash, Intermediate Desired InfoMap, Intermediate Desired LORA, Intermediate Desired SKILLS WBT Design, Captivate, Flash, InfoMap, LORA Synectics offers competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits. EOE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Linux Systems Engineer/Administrator Pay Rate: $100,000+ Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client s most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will learn our client s methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve their technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Linux Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Linux systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the firm. Researching new technology and analyzing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - require most but not all: Posses a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Windows Server technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Enterprise backup/replication solutions Virtualization technologies High performance/Grid computing Supporting Linux system services: HTTP/HTTPS, SMB, NFS, Web proxy, Sendmail, BIND DNS, NTP A variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Red Hat RHCE or above EMC Expert or above VMWare VCP or above Cisco CCNA or above Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior BI/Reporting ArchitectPay Rate: $85,000++Skills: Business Intelligence, ETL, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Business AnalyticsJob DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior BI/Reporting Architect with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior BI/Reporting Architect will participate in full life cycle development of a variety of Business Intelligence and reporting applications, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, and development activities. You will help clients drive more information from disparate data sources to help them maintain a competitive edge, and will help develop and maintain an internal best practices and development artifacts.Key Responsibilities Participate in requirements gathering and definition, planning, design and execution of BI projects at client engagementsProvide technical leadership to help influence the short and long term Business Intelligence roadmaps and the direction of application projects from data capture through application design & implementationDefine and implement best practices and procedures for all BI tools and architecturesDevelop complex reports, ETL scripts and dashboardsContribute to collective team knowledge by researching new technologies and products pertinent to financial services as well as keeping up to date with professional publications and maintaining person and professional networksContribute to and maintain the firm s knowledge capital including methodologies, development standards, design artifacts, and best practices applicable to reporting and Business Intelligence projectsContribute to various sales activitiesEnhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Key Requirements - most but not all requiredGraduate (BS, BA, MS or PhD) with a strong academic record preferably with a computer science, engineering or science degreeDeep understanding of business reporting challenges and best practices, and able to discuss them with clientsProven expertise in gathering and documenting business requirements for BI/reporting systems, then designing a solution to meet those requirementsAble to analyze multiple source data stores and determine how related information can be transformed and consolidated for reporting purposesSkilled at documenting technical requirements, creating technical designs and developing logical/physical data modelsRecent hands-on experience in developing reports, ETL scripts or dashboardsStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsAbility and desire to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environmentAnalytical and problem solving skills8+ years experience, with 3+ as lead BI Architect on data warehousing, data architecture or business analytics development projects.Prior experience in client services and/or consulting environmentPrior experience within financial servicesKnowledge of futures, equities and options marketsAbout SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues.For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member.*We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW!If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.comNo third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: Cisco, Firewall, VPN, IP Telephony, SAN/NAS, UNIX/LINUX, CCNP, CCIE, MCSE Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Network Engineer preferably with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Network Engineer will successfully service client relationships, assist in client retention and apply technology to client business issues. Engineers will learn our firm s methodology for delivering outstanding technology service and refine that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. Engineers will continue to develop technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Identifying client needs and developing solutions to meet the needs Driving the client project forward by performing project analysis, technology design, implementation and testing. These projects may include specialized security review, technology design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Installing and maintaining internal and client hardware and software Troubleshooting network, server, workstation, and storage issues Effectively responding to system problems that occur by analyzing the impact, taking logical corrective steps, and effectively communicating and documenting the status Analyzing client business needs and designing, installing, and supporting infrastructure solutions on one or multiple platforms Developing technical knowledge through our internal training program and use of the lab Key Requirements - most but not all required Network consulting experience, able to understand client requirements and map them to our offerings. Ability to deliver solution as proposed. Detailed knowledge of and at least 4-7 years experience with consulting, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Enterprise network routing & switching (Cisco experience preferred) Datacenter network technologies Firewall, VPN, & other security technologies IP Telephony infrastructure Microsoft Windows Servers & workstations SAN/NAS systems Unix/Linux Servers & workstations is a plus Knowledge of Market Data Network Architectures and Financial Service Provider networks is a plus Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA Independent and creative when troubleshooting minor to moderate issues Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology Financial industry experience or a strong desire to learn about the industry Ideal applicants will have the following qualifications: Experience with trading environments, electronic trading vendors, data feeds, etc. Technical certifications (CCNP, CCIE, MCSE) About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Title: ERP Systems Trainer Reports To: Deployment Business Lead Type: Long Term OpportunityLocation: Chicago, IL Compensation: $800 Day when Training / $400 Day when traveling. PURPOSE The Trainer will tailor training materials for the specific sites and wave and then conduct instructor led training classes across a broad range of subjects to prepare site personnel for the processes and software. Training will be conducted in the local area of the wave's cutover sites. The Trainer will be trained on the processes and software by members of the development and deployment teams. The Trainers will then remain in place as a core training team after deployment to meet on-going training needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in order of importance. Other duties may be assigned.• Train end users, chiefly in instructor led training sessions where they will be speaking in front of a group• Tailor training materials for the specific locations of the audience.• Assist in the planning and execution of training logistics (such as facilities, hard copy material preparation and course registration)• Participate in testing activities• Develop competence in training for all training courses• Develop in-depth expertise in one or two functionsPRIMARY INTERACTIONS • development and deployment teams• Site personnel participating in trainingSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY• NoneCOMPETENCIES• Functional area specific knowledge in Finance, Sales & Operations, or Supply Chain• Extensive knowledge of their current processes and systems, in order to contrast legacy with the new when appropriate• Strong people skills, ability to work under pressure and proven proficiency in Oracle• Proficiency in using web training aids, computers and a variety of multimedia training aids• Comfortable speaking in front of a group • Strong communication skills• Experience interacting with a variety of adult learners – professional, skilled and hourly labor • Tested to verify working knowledge and proficiency with EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • A minimum of 4 years industry experience, preferably with some experience in one or more legacy IT systems common in the building materials supply industryWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel Requirements 80% plus travel If qualified and interested please send resume to In the subject line of the email Put Trainer Opportunity. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

In this position you will be responsible for rolling out an SIEM technical service (ArcSight) in phases across a large enterprise. The right candidate will communicate across the company with the various customers to understand what their requirements are and drive the implementation forward. Requirements:* Experience implementing security solutions in a medium to large environment. * Experience with the SIEM product space. * A strong understanding of the enterprise logging process.* Knowledge of networking concepts.* A strong understanding of encryption and authentication concepts.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* A College Degree is required WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY:Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship of employees at this time, and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your Resume, please include #10887RB on the subject line of your email. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Resource 1 is in need of a Mainframe Operations/Production Analyst for a 6 month contract located in Chicago, IL. Daily Monitoring of the production and certification schedules on the IBM Mainframe system which uses OS/390. Ability to respond to job abends and resolve JCL issues without much supervision Escalating problems using prescribed escalation protocol to management and peers. The individual will also be required to write schedules in Jobrac and UC4. The position will also require the individual to support Saturday coverage on a bi-monthly basis. Daily written documentation of issues and regular turnover will be required via problem reporting tool (Heat) and email. Participation in upcoming projects.Local candidates preferred and qualified candidates can email resumes for consideration. 5 + years working in the Mainframe environment OS/390. 3-5 years working with scheduler(s) ex: Jobtrac UC4, CA-7. 3-5 working with restart packages ex: CA-11,UC4. 3-5 years of IBM Mainframe operations experience. Working knowledge of Unix commands (Sun, Linux). Strong JCL knowledge 3-5 years. (Job Control Language). Strong communication and writing skills. Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products, Word, Excel, etc. Working knowledge of report distribution packages; ex: Mobius/Infopac, IBM/On-Demand. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior BI/Reporting ArchitectPay Rate: $85,000++Skills: Business Intelligence, ETL, Data Warehousing, Data Architecture, Business AnalyticsJob DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior BI/Reporting Architect with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior BI/Reporting Architect will participate in full life cycle development of a variety of Business Intelligence and reporting applications, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, and development activities. You will help clients drive more information from disparate data sources to help them maintain a competitive edge, and will help develop and maintain an internal best practices and development artifacts.Key Responsibilities Participate in requirements gathering and definition, planning, design and execution of BI projects at client engagementsProvide technical leadership to help influence the short and long term Business Intelligence roadmaps and the direction of application projects from data capture through application design & implementationDefine and implement best practices and procedures for all BI tools and architecturesDevelop complex reports, ETL scripts and dashboardsContribute to collective team knowledge by researching new technologies and products pertinent to financial services as well as keeping up to date with professional publications and maintaining person and professional networksContribute to and maintain the firm s knowledge capital including methodologies, development standards, design artifacts, and best practices applicable to reporting and Business Intelligence projectsContribute to various sales activitiesEnhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Key Requirements - most but not all requiredGraduate (BS, BA, MS or PhD) with a strong academic record preferably with a computer science, engineering or science degreeDeep understanding of business reporting challenges and best practices, and able to discuss them with clientsProven expertise in gathering and documenting business requirements for BI/reporting systems, then designing a solution to meet those requirementsAble to analyze multiple source data stores and determine how related information can be transformed and consolidated for reporting purposesSkilled at documenting technical requirements, creating technical designs and developing logical/physical data modelsRecent hands-on experience in developing reports, ETL scripts or dashboardsStrong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsAbility and desire to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environmentAnalytical and problem solving skills8+ years experience, with 3+ as lead BI Architect on data warehousing, data architecture or business analytics development projects.Prior experience in client services and/or consulting environmentPrior experience within financial servicesKnowledge of futures, equities and options marketsAbout SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues.For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member.*We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW!If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.comNo third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: CUDA Developer Pay Rate: Based on experience Skills: CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture), NVIDIA, GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a CUDA Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Perform some proprietary low-latency application development Key Requirements Experience with CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) Experience with NVIDIA Experience with GPU (Graphics Processing Units) Exceptional interpersonal skills are a must! About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your Resume, send it to (see below). No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Application Developer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: C, C++, Java, C#, 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ, Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, Linux, Solaris, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL (some, but not all skills required). Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Application Developer with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Application Developer will participate in full life cycle development of a variety of applications, including requirements gathering and analysis, design, development, enhancement, and troubleshooting. You will help our clients improve their business performance and maintain a competitive edge, and will help develop and maintain an internal best practices and development artifacts. Key Responsibilities Work closely with project managers, architects and other developers to analyze and refine business requirements, design efficient and scalable solutions, and produce technical specifications Design solution architectures encompassing multiple, complex application components with multiple integration points between them Design, develop and test complex applications and architecture components that fit within the overall solution architecture and leverage the client s technologies and toolsets Help lead high-level architecture and performance reviews of existing trading systems Follow firm and industry standards, procedures, and methodologies related to application development Contribute to collective team knowledge by researching new technologies and products pertinent to financial services as well as keeping up to date with professional publications and maintaining person and professional networks Contribute to and maintain the firm s knowledge capital such development standards, design artifacts, best practices, and source code libraries Provide support to sales processes Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Key Requirements - most but not all required Graduate (BS, BA, MS or PhD) with a strong academic record preferably with a computer science, engineering or science degree 7+ years experience with multi-threaded software development (C, C++, Java, C#) Experience designing complex applications and distributed architectures Driven performance test efforts and fixed problems uncovered Participated in all phases of the software development lifecycle Experience working with 29West, TIBCO, SonicMQ, WebSphere MQ or other distributed messaging systems (custom included) Hands-on experience with version control tools and automated build Servers Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills Highly professional demeanor and ability to comfortably interact with team members and clients at all levels Ability and desire to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment Analytical and problem solving skills. Prior experience in client services and/or consulting environment Prior experience within financial services Hands-on experience with high performance market data application development using technologies such as Activ, RMDS, FIX/FAST, etc. Familiarity with exchange connectivity APIs or third-party vendors Familiarity with Linux and Solaris Experience with an RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, etc. Experience with GPU-based platforms and challenges Knowledge of futures, equities and options markets About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Responsibilities:*SAN provisioning *Setup and maintain replication and cloning, including basic Scripting *SAN switch management and configuration*Host configuration needed to access provisioned storage*Migration of data to new arrays* Maintain documentation of storage allocations for all arrays* Troubleshoot SAN connectivity issuesRequirements:* Comprehensive understanding of the various storage frame offerings from:EMCHDSNetApp* Comprehensive understanding of the software components, including management, replication, snapshots, etc, for the vendors listed above* Strong applied experience with all or most of the following storage related technologies:- Cisco MDS Director Class Switches- Replication and Cloning- Mulitpathing - Volume managers- Tiered Storage- RAID Levels* Experience with change management practices.* Good SAN troubleshooting skills from host through to disk array* Experience configuring Fibre Channel Directors and Switches, such as Brocade and Cisco.* Experience with HBA installation, configuration and troubleshooting.* In-depth understanding of the Fibre Channel protocol* General understanding of remote replication techniques and their associated tools.* Experience with NAS, including CIFS and NFS sharing architectures. * Background in large-scale Unix and Windows environments with a strong concentration in Linux. * Ability to read and program in Perl strongly desired * Bachelors in Computer Science or related field*Monday - Friday shift with Friday evenings/nights is mandatory working hours for updates and maintenance, some Saturday work required as well* To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Title: ERP Systems Trainer Reports To: Deployment Business Lead Type: Long Term OpportunityLocation: Chicago, IL Compensation: $800 Day when Training / $400 Day when traveling. PURPOSE The Trainer will tailor training materials for the specific sites and wave and then conduct instructor led training classes across a broad range of subjects to prepare site personnel for the processes and software. Training will be conducted in the local area of the wave's cutover sites. The Trainer will be trained on the processes and software by members of the development and deployment teams. The Trainers will then remain in place as a core training team after deployment to meet on-going training needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in order of importance. Other duties may be assigned.• Train end users, chiefly in instructor led training sessions where they will be speaking in front of a group• Tailor training materials for the specific locations of the audience.• Assist in the planning and execution of training logistics (such as facilities, hard copy material preparation and course registration)• Participate in testing activities• Develop competence in training for all training courses• Develop in-depth expertise in one or two functionsPRIMARY INTERACTIONS • development and deployment teams• Site personnel participating in trainingSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY• NoneCOMPETENCIES• Functional area specific knowledge in Finance, Sales & Operations, or Supply Chain• Extensive knowledge of their current processes and systems, in order to contrast legacy with the new when appropriate• Strong people skills, ability to work under pressure and proven proficiency in Oracle• Proficiency in using web training aids, computers and a variety of multimedia training aids• Comfortable speaking in front of a group • Strong communication skills• Experience interacting with a variety of adult learners – professional, skilled and hourly labor • Tested to verify working knowledge and proficiency with EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • A minimum of 4 years industry experience, preferably with some experience in one or more legacy IT systems common in the building materials supply industryWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel Requirements 80% plus travel If qualified and interested please send resume to In the subject line of the email Put Trainer Opportunity. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DESCRIPTION The Consultant will develop and maintain training to support small business sales and service. The Consultant will also design WBT and/or LL training. Qualifications: WBT Design, Intermediate Required Captivate, Intermediate Required Flash, Intermediate Desired InfoMap, Intermediate Desired LORA, Intermediate Desired SKILLS WBT Design, Captivate, Flash, InfoMap, LORA Synectics offers competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits. EOE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $100,000+ Skills: Cisco, Microsoft Windows Server Technologies, Microsoft Windows Desktop Technologies, Linux/Unix/Solaris, SAN, Citrix, Enterprise Backup Solutions, Virtualization Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, Cisco CCNA, EMC data storage. Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a financial services background. This is a permanent opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Senior Systems Engineer will serve as a primary resource for the client s most complex technical issues and projects. A Senior Systems Engineer will learn our client s methodology for delivering outstanding technology service, and will support our client by refining that methodology to continually improve our technical consulting projects and/or support work. A Senior Systems Engineer will work to further develop their technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues, such as: specialized Windows/Linux/Storage systems design and implementation, new trading firm build-outs, performance tuning, and best practice reviews. Serving as a key resource for other consultants in solving complex technical issues. Mentoring junior consultants and developing internal processes and knowledge to advance the technical level of the client. Researching new technology and analyzing risks and benefits of applying that technology within our clients mission-critical environments. Working with internal teams to design and package offerings applicable to the financial industry. Serving as a lead architect for enterprise-level designs for our institutional networking clients. Key Requirements - most but not all required Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree Detailed knowledge of and at least 5 years experience with design, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Microsoft Windows Server technologies Microsoft Windows desktop technologies One or more variants of Linux/Unix/Solaris SAN storage technologies Previous consulting experience Networking experience (CCNA level or above) Financial industry experience Experience with a wide variety of technologies Citrix Enterprise backup solutions Virtualization technologies High performance computing Microsoft Exchange Microsoft SQL Server A wide variety of industry-respected certifications and supporting skills such as: Microsoft MCSE/MCITP or above Cisco CCNA or above EMC Expert or above High comfort level working in an intense environment Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology High attention to detail About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Senior Network Engineer Pay Rate: $85,000++ Skills: Cisco, Firewall, VPN, IP Telephony, SAN/NAS, UNIX/LINUX, CCNP, CCIE, MCSE Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking a Network Engineer preferably with a financial background. This is a career opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. The Network Engineer will successfully service client relationships, assist in client retention and apply technology to client business issues. Engineers will learn our firm s methodology for delivering outstanding technology service and refine that methodology to continually improve our technical project and support work. Engineers will continue to develop technical skills, along with business knowledge and consulting skills. Key Responsibilities Identifying client needs and developing solutions to meet the needs Driving the client project forward by performing project analysis, technology design, implementation and testing. These projects may include specialized security review, technology design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Installing and maintaining internal and client hardware and software Troubleshooting network, server, workstation, and storage issues Effectively responding to system problems that occur by analyzing the impact, taking logical corrective steps, and effectively communicating and documenting the status Analyzing client business needs and designing, installing, and supporting infrastructure solutions on one or multiple platforms Developing technical knowledge through our internal training program and use of the lab Key Requirements - most but not all required Network consulting experience, able to understand client requirements and map them to our offerings. Ability to deliver solution as proposed. Detailed knowledge of and at least 4-7 years experience with consulting, design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for most of the following: Enterprise network routing & switching (Cisco experience preferred) Datacenter network technologies Firewall, VPN, & other security technologies IP Telephony infrastructure Microsoft Windows Servers & workstations SAN/NAS systems Unix/Linux Servers & workstations is a plus Knowledge of Market Data Network Architectures and Financial Service Provider networks is a plus Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA Independent and creative when troubleshooting minor to moderate issues Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology Financial industry experience or a strong desire to learn about the industry Ideal applicants will have the following qualifications: Experience with trading environments, electronic trading vendors, data feeds, etc. Technical certifications (CCNP, CCIE, MCSE) About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Title: Entry Level Analyst Pay Rate: $50,000 - $65,000 Skills: NAT, Multicast, WAN, ISDN, Access lists, Cisco PIX, Windows Networking, Electronic Trading Vendors, APIs, Feeds Job DescriptionSD3 is seeking an Entry Level Analyst. This is a permanent opportunity with an SD3 client located in Chicago. Key Responsibilities Working at client sites and participating in the application of leading-edge technology in critical, time-sensitive environments as knowledge and experience are expanded Supporting network engineers to solve client problems, often under time pressure Assisting project leadership in completing project tasks and applying technology to client business issues such as specialized security review, network design and implementation, new trading firm build-out, and best practice reviews Key Requirements - most but not all required Knowledge of and some practical experience with configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of: Routing and switching (NAT, Multicast, WAN, ISDN, Access lists, etc.) Firewall technologies, including the Cisco PIX NT/Windows-based networking Internet connectivity Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.3 GPA Comfortable working in an intense environment High attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills Ability to adapt work habits to a specified methodology Financial industry experience or a strong desire to learn about the industry Trading industry experience Familiarity with electronic trading vendors, APIs, feeds, etc. Detailed knowledge of network security and remote connectivity About SD3SD3 is an Information Technology consulting firm dedicated to providing superior service, quality, and satisfaction to our clients. SD3 specializes in managing projects and/or providing expert consultants for the areas of custom application and database development, Datawarehouse and system integration. At SD3, we value our consultants' ability to blend into our client's organization, fill in their gaps, and work cooperatively within their team while at the same time bringing an outside, out-of-the-box perspective to all of their information technology issues. For Additional InformationPlease visit our Website at Candidates for this position must be located in the Chicago area and have the following skills: strong written and oral communications, and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a strong team member. *We are interested in filling this position quickly. APPLY NOW! If you would prefer to email your resume, send it to jobs at sd3.com No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Description: Responsibilities- Develop complex Java/J2EE systems from use cases and wire frame diagrams. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and testing- Troubleshoot, enhance, support and maintain mission-critical Web and batch applications- Apply Java development best-practices to new and existing code- Operate at an extremely high technical level, mentor less experienced personnel and take direction from managers and other senior members of the team.Requirements- Expert level of knowledge of computer applications, programming and systems design/analysis. - Exceptional logical, analytical and problem solving skills. - Detailed knowledge of industry trends with excellent skills in planning and organizing. - 6 years of Java and J2EE application development in a Web environment- 4 years of JSP development including experience with custom tags and the MVC pattern- 2 year of XML (configuration and parsing)- 6 years experience with WebSphere Studio App Developer/Rational Application Developer/Eclipse (or other integrated development environment)- 6 years experience with ClearCase (or other comparable source control system)- 3 years experience with Frameworks such as Struts, Spring, Hibernate and iBatis- 5 years experience with unit testing and testing frameworks such as jUnit and Selenium- 5 years of knowledge and working experience in SQL and database design- Knowledge of security implications of Web applications, and have experience designing secure Web applications- Working knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS development- Knowledgeable of and comfortable with a formal software development methodology such as RUP- Experience with application and system architecture- Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills- Ability to work in a team environment Required Skills: Java/J2EE, JSP, Custom Tags, MVC Pattern, Spring (MVC) (Possible alternative - Struts), XML, SQL Preferred Skills: Soft Skills: Length of Contract: ?? Salary: Hourly Rate: 45 to 50 Education Requirements: College preferred Date Posted: September 2009 Job Category Keywords: J2EE To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

DESCRIPTION Under direct supervision, The Developer will assists in the analysis, design, programming, and modification of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications. The Consultant will write code and complete programming, testing, and debugging of applications. He/she will finalize forms, procedures, and documentation needed for installation and maintenance of application programs. The candidate may interface with marketing and users to add new or custom features to company products. Qualifications: Requires a technical degree in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 - 6 years of experience as a Software Developer. 5+ years of in depth Sharepoint knowledge, building forms for data entry with drop down selections, database creation, and reporting capabilities. 5+ years in depth knowledge of Access. Looking for someone that is able to convert an Access application into Sharepoint. SKILLS Sharepoint, Access Synectics offers competitive salaries and a full suite of benefits. EOE. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Job Title: ERP Systems Trainer Reports To: Deployment Business Lead Type: Long Term OpportunityLocation: Chicago, IL Compensation: $800 Day when Training / $400 Day when traveling. PURPOSE The Trainer will tailor training materials for the specific sites and wave and then conduct instructor led training classes across a broad range of subjects to prepare site personnel for the processes and software. Training will be conducted in the local area of the wave's cutover sites. The Trainer will be trained on the processes and software by members of the development and deployment teams. The Trainers will then remain in place as a core training team after deployment to meet on-going training needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in order of importance. Other duties may be assigned.• Train end users, chiefly in instructor led training sessions where they will be speaking in front of a group• Tailor training materials for the specific locations of the audience.• Assist in the planning and execution of training logistics (such as facilities, hard copy material preparation and course registration)• Participate in testing activities• Develop competence in training for all training courses• Develop in-depth expertise in one or two functionsPRIMARY INTERACTIONS • development and deployment teams• Site personnel participating in trainingSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY• NoneCOMPETENCIES• Functional area specific knowledge in Finance, Sales & Operations, or Supply Chain• Extensive knowledge of their current processes and systems, in order to contrast legacy with the new when appropriate• Strong people skills, ability to work under pressure and proven proficiency in Oracle• Proficiency in using web training aids, computers and a variety of multimedia training aids• Comfortable speaking in front of a group • Strong communication skills• Experience interacting with a variety of adult learners – professional, skilled and hourly labor • Tested to verify working knowledge and proficiency with EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • A minimum of 4 years industry experience, preferably with some experience in one or more legacy IT systems common in the building materials supply industryWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel Requirements 80% plus travel If qualified and interested please send resume to In the subject line of the email Put Trainer Opportunity. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

C# ARCHITECTCODE #10901RBLOCATION: Chicago, IL – Downtown/LoopSALARY: $105,000 to $125,000SHORT SCOOP: 8+ years of C#, .net and SQL Server development experience. *** Very strong preference for Trading Systems Applications.DETAILS OF THIS OPPORTUNITY: Our client, a trading firm is seeking an exceptional C# architect.Strong design, analytical and creative skills as well as in-depth experience in the full life cycle of development is required. In this position the right person will have the key responsibilities of working closely with traders and analysts assessing and working with critical trading tasks. Talent with C# and T-SQL programming is required as well as previous experience with database design and reporting infrastructure.REQUIRED - TALENTED ARCHITECT* 8+ full life cycle development.* C# and .NET (2.0/3.5) development skills.* Solid understanding of SQL Server 7.0/2005.* Application experience should include extensive work writing C# applications and developing reusable components.* Large distributed database systems - hands-on experience.* Guru understanding of client-server concepts.At TeamBradley we understand that not all clients are created equal nor are they all structured the same. Our client is a fast paced environment. We are seeking, for our client, someone who is analytical by nature and able to manage multiple tasks at a given time. A desire to work in this type of environment is extremely important. WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY: Resumes without the required technical skills and experience will not be considered. Although a strong desire for a certain type of position is a credit to your goal, experience is necessary. Our client is not considering sponsorship of employees at this time, and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume, please include #10901RB on the subject line of your email.TO: OR Experience: REQUIRED - TALENTED ARCHITECT* 8+ full life cycle development.* C# and .NET (2.0/3.5) development skills.* Solid understanding of SQL Server 7.0/2005.* Application experience should include extensive work writing C# applications and developing reusable components.* Large distributed database systems - hands-on experience.* Guru understanding of client-server concepts. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here