C++ and Quantitative Consultant - 12+ month project in Chicago, IL

We are working with our direct end client in Chicago, IL who is looking for a consultant for a 12+ month project. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to: .

* Must have strong C++ developing either on a Windows or a Linux platform

. Must have a quantitative background with financial experience.
. Also must have factor modeling






Thank you,

Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Solutions
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C# Developer (Oracle PL/SQL) in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a C# Developer for a 6 month contract located in Chicago, IL. The primary purpose of this position is to focus on the development and support of Windows based applications. The consultant will work closely with the business manager to understand requirements. He/She will support the QA staff in resolving any issues that arise. He/She will coordinate the code releases and prepare appropriate technical documentation required for application development and support deployment to the various environments and provide ongoing production support of new and existing applications, as necessary. Must have experience developing and supporting applications utilizing Microsoft C# and Oracle Database using PL/SQL. Required Skills:- Microsoft C#- Oracle, PL/SQL and SQL- TOAD preferred- ClearCase and ClearQuest- Microsoft Visual Studio- Industry experience within the Financial Services industry is preferred
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Quality Assurance - 12+ month contract position in Chicago, IL

We are currently working with our client who has one openings in either Chicago and or Texas. This is a 18+ month contract and could be a contract to hire. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to:


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Importance of experience.
1. Business Industry Experience - Must have worked at an exchange or Large trading/brokerage firm; Knowledge of derivatives, risk, collateral, trading and options/futures experience a plus.
2. Technical skills - XML concepts & structure, Advanced SQL, UNIX, experience in mult-tiered architecture, QTP and Loadrunner
3. QA knowledge (must be advanced level) - Testing methodologies, creating test strategies and test plans, create testing metrics, requirements based testing
4. Leadership skills - project planning experience, has worked independently on projects
5. Communication skills - has experience in dealing with all levels of management and users, ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical users

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst works with other Analysts to ensure that the systems meet specified standards and requirements. This person will be assigned to the Collateral in Margins project. This individual will be experienced contributor in the Quality Assurance process including, test planning and preparation, generating test cases and scripts, reporting upon and coordinating test environments and activities, execution of test scripts, recording results in a defect tracking tool, and provide general mentoring on sound testing practices. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will be a team player and work well with technical and non-technical professionals in a project environment.

Job Requirements:
. B.S. in Computer Science/Finance/related degree or equivalent experience
. 5 or more years of IT experience
. Competent to work at the highest Quality Assurance level of all phases of system testing (must have backend testing experience)
. Experienced in the QA lifecycle
. Proficiency in SQL (2 years experience doing queries, data manipulation, reading data models, navigating in relational databases)
. Fundamental knowledge of Unix (i.e. logon, change directories, understand VI Editor)
. Experience with Mercury Test Director, QTP, Quality Center, Load Runner
. XML (preferably FIXML) experience
Experience in the financial markets industry
Ability to communicate clearly/efficiently with users, management and staff.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate across multiple departments

Technical Skills:
. XML concepts & structure, SQL a good understanding of complex joins and unions, UNIX, experience in multi-tiered architecture, QTP and Loadrunner
. Business: Industry Experience (Derivatives, Risk, Collateral, Trading and Options/Futures experience a plus)
. QA Knowledge (Advanced Level): Testing Methodologies, Creating Test Strategies and Test Plans, Create Testing Metrics, Requirements Based Testing
. Leadership Skills: Project Planning experience, has worked independently on projects
. Communication Skills: has experience in dealing with all levels of Management and Users, Ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical users
. Performance Monitoring tools: Wily InterScope. BMC products, such as MainView/AppTune.

Thank you,

Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Solutions



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.Net Developer with Strong SQL in Chicago, IL

As a Developer, you will be responsible for providing high quality technology solutions that address Commercial Credit Card business needs by developing applications within mature technology environments. You will utilize mature (3rd or 4th generation) programming methodologies and languages. You will be expected to adhere to Commercial Card IT coding standards, procedures, and techniques. You will be expected to 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.

Additional Skills: Experience with object oriented analysis and design practices (object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, UML).
. Minimum of 3 years experience using C# or VB.NET.
. Minimum of 3 years experience using MS SQL Server/Transact SQL.
. Experience in coding complex high performing stored procedures.
. Experience using ASP and ASP.NET.
. Experience in at least two of the following:
. .NET framework
. .NET Remoting
. C++, Java and Java Script
. Message queuing architecture (MQ, MSMQ)
. Web Service development and XML
. SQL Server Reporting Services
. Data Modeling - relational database design, normalization, tuning
. High-volume eCommerce infrastructures
. Experience using version control system, e.g. Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS) or Rational Clear Case.
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Software Developer in Chicago, IL

Capital Markets Software Developer

Direct Hire Only

Location: Downtown Chicago, within walking distance of major train stations


CLIENT
Our client is a diversified financial institution specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. They are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, they take pride in serving the interests of both clients and colleagues. Client is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.

POSITION SUMMARY

You will build custom electronic trading applications for a leader in the industry, work with a team of top technology professionals, interact with senior partners and traders, and maintain the systems that you design, build, test and deploy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

. Perform full life-cycle development of trading applications using C++, C#, Python, SQL, and other languages

. Develop trading application graphical user interfaces

. Work with traders to determine application requirements

. Integrate custom systems with trading exchanges and market data vendors

. Support and maintain software


Experience: Experience developing software solutions in capital markets highly preferred

. More than 2 years of programming experience

. Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

. History of academic excellence, with a minimum 3.0 GPA

. Solid understanding of object-oriented design and development

. Strong C# skills and some experience with C++ and SQL

. Excellent problem solving skills

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Quality Assurance - Automated Tester Client Server in Chicago, IL

Roles and Responsibilities: As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will create and execute functional, regression and end to end system test cases. In addition, you will be responsible for developing test plans, cases, scripts based upon business requirements and processes, in line with defined workflows, business requirements, functional requirements, and use cases. Process transactions from system entry to exit documenting all defects. Test functionality delivered across applications and workflows. Test applications to demonstrate that relevant existing system functionality. Develop testing processes and approaches according to client standards. Assist in designing and ensuring overall integrity of the testing strategy. Work with appropriate business and technology leads to determine the acceptable range for test results and performance. You will help design, develop and implement test plans, scripts, tools using the detailed business requirements document provided by the business analysts. Work with business and technology leads to identify the appropriate data for testing, and prepare that data for the test cases. Assist Application Developers, Business Analysts and technical support staff in identifying and resolving problems. You will facilitate resolution and communication of cross-application/organization architectural issues and decisions. Assess and revise test sequence and scope based upon test results and/or changes in product design. Coordinate component, system and documentation testing. Scope: --Contribute to test planning, test preparation and writing, and test execution according to defined best practices, standards and procedures. --Knowledge of test methodologies Experience creating and writing test cases. --Interfaces regularly with peers and management regarding test related topics including the coordination of test related initiatives with QA Test Leads, Project Managers, Development Managers, and other QA Core team members. --Participates in all phases of the IT Project Delivery Framework, including review of complex business and functional requirements. --Assesses risk to quality service based upon results of verification and validation. --Monitors adherence to established test standards and procedures. --Provides QA consultation services to support users of related test processes. --Maintains document template libraries and internal project documentation. --Participates in both internal and external process improvement projects Required Skills Must have at least 4 years of QA experience CSTE or CSQA certifications, a plus Experienced using Mercury Quality Center or Test Director Experienced writing database queries QTP experience, a plus Special Requirements: Candidate must be willing to submit at any and all U.S. government security and/or clearance procedures. This may include the following: --Proof of US Citizenship (original of any of the following documents) a) Birth Certificate b) US Naturalization Certificate c) US Passport d) Lawful Permanent Resident CardSocial Security Card --An EVS screening through Social Security Administration will be completed to validate the social security number. --Seven (7) year Residence and Employment history including background, criminal and credit check: information must include 7 years of uninterrupted residence and employment in the United States About Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC () provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmark's client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries, as well as state and city government. Tekmark's expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held technology and telecom solutions providers, Tekmark delivers innovative, cost-effective, results-driven solutions to help clients excel in their market place. Key Words: QTP; quality center; Test Director
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Linux Trading Systems Administrator - CJ-LinuxT in Chicago, IL

Prestigious Proprietary Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Linux Trading Systems Support Administrator. Candidate will be responsible for supporting trading systems for a Chicago based proprietary trading company, and will be a backup Linux administrator. This individual should have prior experience supporting trade execution systems in a Linux or Unix environment. Responsibilities Install, support and troubleshoot ISV and proprietary trading applications. Provide backup coverage for Linux system administration issues. Monitor execution systems to facilitate high frequency - low latency electronic trading. Develop scripts for monitoring applications, extracting data from application logs and reporting performance Work with exchanges to deploy new services and resolve technical issues. Escalation point for the trade desk in resolving desktop and application related incidents. Work with trading groups and developers to resolve intra-day technology issues. Work with developers and systems engineers to test, debug, and deploy new software solutions. Document systems/infrastructure changes and additions. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Two or more years experience supporting trading execution systems is required. Administrative level knowledge of Linux, preferably including Red Hat Linux. Demonstrated experience in automating and monitoring systems with Perl, Python or C++ including ability to write SQL queries. Solid understanding of the functions of the capital markets, including market data, execution, and clearing. Experience with Exchange API's and working knowledge of the FIX protocol. Experience supporting a high-frequency trading desk is desirable Intermediate knowledge of desktop productivity tools such as Excel and Visio. Self motivated, self starter with the ability to follow directions and complete tasks with little supervision and the ability to effectively multi-task. Strong planning and organizational skills, and strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field is preferred
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QA Analyst in Chicago, IL

QA Analyst
Downtown Chicago
6 months
$29/hr W2

Maintains document template libraries and internal project documentation
Participates in both internal and external process improvement projects
Must have at least 4 years of QA experience
Experienced using Mercury Quality Center or Test Director
Experienced writing database queries
QTP experience, a plus

Best Regards,

Brian D. Easter
Technical Recruiting Manager
Ajilon Consulting
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 760
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-737-2202 ext. 232
847-737-2255 fax
773-716-8433 cell

www.ajilonconsulting.com

Please connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bdeaster
@brianeaster


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Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

We are currently working with our client who has one openings in either Chicago and or Texas. This is a 18+ month contract and could be a contract to hire. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to:


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Importance of experience.
1. Business Industry Experience - Must have worked at an exchange or Large trading/brokerage firm; Knowledge of derivatives, risk, collateral, trading and options/futures experience a plus.
2. Technical skills - XML concepts & structure, Advanced SQL, UNIX, experience in mult-tiered architecture, QTP and Loadrunner
3. QA knowledge (must be advanced level) - Testing methodologies, creating test strategies and test plans, create testing metrics, requirements based testing
4. Leadership skills - project planning experience, has worked independently on projects
5. Communication skills - has experience in dealing with all levels of management and users, ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical users

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst works with other Analysts to ensure that the systems meet specified standards and requirements. This person will be assigned to the Collateral in Margins project. This individual will be experienced contributor in the Quality Assurance process including, test planning and preparation, generating test cases and scripts, reporting upon and coordinating test environments and activities, execution of test scripts, recording results in a defect tracking tool, and provide general mentoring on sound testing practices. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will be a team player and work well with technical and non-technical professionals in a project environment.

Job Requirements:
. B.S. in Computer Science/Finance/related degree or equivalent experience
. 5 or more years of IT experience
. Competent to work at the highest Quality Assurance level of all phases of system testing (must have backend testing experience)
. Experienced in the QA lifecycle
. Proficiency in SQL (2 years experience doing queries, data manipulation, reading data models, navigating in relational databases)
. Fundamental knowledge of Unix (i.e. logon, change directories, understand VI Editor)
. Experience with Mercury Test Director, QTP, Quality Center, Load Runner
. XML (preferably FIXML) experience
Experience in the financial markets industry
Ability to communicate clearly/efficiently with users, management and staff.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate across multiple departments

Technical Skills:
. XML concepts & structure, SQL a good understanding of complex joins and unions, UNIX, experience in multi-tiered architecture, QTP and Loadrunner
. Business: Industry Experience (Derivatives, Risk, Collateral, Trading and Options/Futures experience a plus)
. QA Knowledge (Advanced Level): Testing Methodologies, Creating Test Strategies and Test Plans, Create Testing Metrics, Requirements Based Testing
. Leadership Skills: Project Planning experience, has worked independently on projects
. Communication Skills: has experience in dealing with all levels of Management and Users, Ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical users
. Performance Monitoring tools: Wily InterScope. BMC products, such as MainView/AppTune.

Thank you,

Barb Connelly
Manager, Consulting Services
York Solutions



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Data Analyst in Chicago, IL

DATA REPORTING and FEES ANALYST

Experience with DATA FEEDS and CAPITAL MARKETS highly preferred.

Direct Hire Only
Location: Downtown Chicago, within walking distance of major train stations


CLIENT
Our client is a diversified financial institution specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. They are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, they take pride in serving the interests of both clients and colleagues. Client is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.

POSITION SUMMARY
The qualified candidate will be responsible for the hands-on implementation of processes and procedures needed to ensure accurate and timely reporting of key business metrics on behalf of a routing broker-dealer and its affiliates. Additionally, this person will be responsible for industry, competitor, and company analysis on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement processes for:

. Tracking and reporting all internal and external market data usage
. Reconciling all payment for order flow expenses and payouts
. Tracking and maintaining current exchange fee data and reconcile with invoices
. Tracking and reporting other information relevant to the firm's business


Experience: QUALIFICATIONS
. Minimum three years experience with an emphasis in analysis and data modeling
. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Access; knowledge of Reuters DACS and MS SQL a plus
. Bachelor's degree in accounting desired; will consider candidates with a computer science degree (or related), or relevant experience
. Ability to work independently and proactively and provide solution-based thinking
. Strong planning, organizational and communication skills
. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
. A team player capable of working in a cross-functional environment with associates from all levels of the organization


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C++ Developer in Chicago, IL

Location is Chicago, IL ( There will be an in-person interview)

.Must have recent C++ Experience
Someone who has Quantitative experience and Factor Modeling Experience


This is a 12+ Month ( Could go much longer)


. Location is Chicago, IL (CANDIDATE MUST COME IN FOR FACE TO FACE AFTER A PHONE INTERVIEW)

. Must know C++

. Trading Experience is a plus

. Must have Multithreading Experience




This position will focus on the design, development, and testing of C/C++ Algorithmic Trading Application.



Responsibilities will include requirements analysis, Design and Develop C/C++ application on Windows and/or Linux platform and Production support to existing Algorithmic Trading Application. The new hire will also be involved in unit testing, integration testing, feature testing and Regression testing of application. Additional responsibilities include preparing SOX documents and documenting code in user readable format. The person should have good communication skills, be a quick learner, be able to manage priorities with multitasking abilities, and good team player.



Minimum Professional and Technical Skills:

. 5+ years design and programming experience.

. 5+ years of experience developing client server application.

. Programming language in C/C++ and XML.

. Scripting language in Shell and Perl

. Object-Oriented design and programming

. TCP/IP Protocol.

. Multi-threaded programming.

. Working experience in Windows and Linux/Unix environments.

. Working Knowledge of MS SQL Server.

. Exposure to SDLC Full Life Cycle development.

. Test case planning, design and development.

. Service Oriented architecture design.

. Trading application development experience preferred.

. Experience in using tools such as CVS, Visual Source Safe, and SVN etc.

. Proven ability to carry technical vision and provide technical leadership.

. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

. Strong set of problem solving and analytical skills.

. A strong sense of process, detail and follow-through.

. Ability to multi-task across problems domains and various contexts.

. Good oral and written communication skills.

. Ability to work effectively in a team or work independently.



Minimum Education, Certification, Training:

Bachelor

Additional Comments



The ideal candidate should have the following skills:



Pluses

. Previous experience in developing Financial Client/Server application.

. Exposure to FIX Protocol




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Business Analyst - Client Server in Chicago, IL

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE US CITIZENSHIP, GREEN CARD OR EAD
NO SUBS/3RD PARTY VENDORS

Working under the direction of the application development manager, the business analyst senior leads large size project efforts and tasks, and participates in large, complex efforts. Business analyst senior is responsible for producing documentation relating to business, operational, and technical tasks. Interacting with internal customers, the business analyst senior works to solve complex issues understands and participates in project planning and estimating. Knowledge of Treasury Services business is required - especially credit card and information management.
. Identify, asses and record business needs, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs versus benefits
. Helps shape the vision of longer-term requirements
. Communicates business priorities to the technology development teams in order to drive effective business solutions
. Facilitates requirements and design sessions with business and IT
. Researches to determine if solutions to business needs currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible
. Documents business and functional requirements, and communicates these requirements to the development team for design and implementation of business solutions
. Provides, as needed, input to the development of formal business cases
. Working knowledge of Data processes around Extract, Transform and Load processes and SQL development concepts
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Senior JAVA/SQL Developer - Up to $100k - Chicago in Chicago, IL

JAVA. J2EE. MVC. JSF. Struts. Hibernate. RAD. Eclipse. XML. SQL. Oracle. Linux.JAVA. J2EE. MVC. JSF. Struts. Hibernate. RAD. Eclipse. XML. SQL. Oracle. Linux. A Middle Office JAVA/SQL Developer is required to design, develop and support the application software and database Back End processing for our investment banking client. You will be responsible for managing several types of Database Management Systems and provide support and development of Front End interfaces to various other teams internal to the organization.Understanding of financial products (futures.options, Fixed Income, equities etc) is required plus also the ability to be able to work in a fast paced development environment.Please send your CV to Adam Elliott for immediate consideration.Required IT operate as an employment business and employment agency.
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QA Program Manager in Chicago, IL

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a leading global provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy QA Program Manager. These positions will be based in Hartford, CT, New York, NY and Toronto, Ontario Canada. These positions will require 50% - 100% travel. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsThe chosen candidate(s) for these positions must possess very strong project management skills with experience managing complex IT projects within an integrated programCandidates must have either financial, insurance and/or retail vertical market experience.Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to provide clear direction to set matrix resources are required.Experienced in use of PM tools to track all aspects of QA projects are essential in this role.QA/Test activities include: • design, develop and execute test strategies/plans• debug and troubleshoot• perform impact gap analysis• coordinate test resources• weekly status reporting• problem resolution and analysis• defect tracking and defect triage activities
Experience: Bachelors Degree is required.10 – 15 years of overall IT experience is required.10 years of consulting industry experience is required. Mid-range to large-scale consulting organizational experience is required.10 years of QA/Testing experience is required.4 years of project budget forecasting and planning of projects of $2 mil or more is required.3 years experience supervising and managing a team of 4 or more direct reports.2 years minimum experience in managing, planning, administering and/or executing Quality Assurance (QA) test activities during all test-related project phases, for one or more IT projects within client Very strong communications skills, verbal, written and interpersonal are essential in this role.Previous C-level communication with business, development, and senior management, on the progress of the Release Period project goals, objectives, and testing efforts is required.Strong presentation skills are mandatory in this role.PMP or PMI certification is highly preferred.Travel of 50% or more will be required.CompensationNegotiable
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Data Center Automation Manager in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a Data Center Automation Manager for a Data Center in Chicago, IL. This is a large Data Center consisting of over 1500 Servers (Wintel, Unix, Linux, AIX, IBM Mainframe). Individual should have solid experience managing the automation of server provisioning and de-provisioning. The project will consist of remediating applications to clean up the environment in preparation for a Data Center migration. Local candidates are preferred and no 3rd parties please. Qualified applicants can e-mail resumes in for consideration. Required Skills: Data Center Automation and Project Management.
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Helpdesk/Phone Support in Chicago, IL

Description Our client, one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US, is seeking a Service Support Analyst. Location: Aurora, IL Type of Position: Contract Mandatory requirements: Previous help desk phone support for in-office and remote technologies. Meet individual team goals: talk-time, closed first, productivity time, etc. Previous experience using a Knowledge Base tool to provide Real Time resolutions to end-users. We are not a pass through Call Center. We resolve 65% of all cases on first call. Ability to quickly search Knowledge Base Real Time and apply resolutions over the phone Excellent typing skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task by walking a user through multiple fixes, updating the tracking tool, and searching the Knowledge Base tool simultaneously Flexible scheduling including include weekends, evenings or holidays Ability to work in a high-paced, changing environment Strong knowledge of following technologies: Remote/VPN/RDP/RSA Token Windows XP/Client based Wireless Blackberries Active Directory Good knowledge: Microsoft Office Internet Explorer 7 Vista
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Senior WebLogic Portal Developers - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

WHY WAIT?
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
This may be your lucky day!
It is time for a change, and CDI can help!

We have an immediate need for a Senior WebLogic Portal Developers

JOB DESCRIPTION
Weblogic Portal 10 and above
Former BEA consultants or Oracle consultants are a plus.

Must Have Skills
At least 5-10 years architecting enterprise portal solutions
Thorough understanding of WLP 10.0 and above
Implemented custom security solutions using SSPI
Implemented Unified User Profile
Extensively used WebLogic Portal APIs for exposing various services such as security, UUP, customer user profiles, content management
Developed WSRP portlets using WebLogic
Developed and deployed many web services
Ability to troubleshoot WebLogic Portal issues

Definite Plus Skills
Knowledge of Ajax and other RUI technologies
Thorough understanding of J2EE technologies

Good understanding of SOA

TAKE ACTION!
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Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!!
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Operations Desk Junior Unix Systems Administrator in Chicago, IL

The Operations Desk Junior Unix Systems Administrator provides first line response for monitoring, diagnosing, and rectifying issues with the computer systems and applications. These people monitor the performance and notify users and address issues when problems or questions arise. Procedures are developed by and for the administrators to use to initialize the systems, shut down environments , and to manage recovery operations when applications or computer or network systems fail. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include: Coordinate and perform the release of applications into the various production environments including dissemination of notice of, and information about, the releases. Perform, or coordinate execution of, verification testing as appropriate to assure correct installation and assist in execution of acceptance testing of the releases as appropriate. Maintain information regarding the distribution status across environments and coordinate the management of subsequent releases to account for the differing revisions present in different environments. Maintain documentation of the configuration of applications and the application distribution status. Ensure recovery plans are understood to address release failure due to application problems or configuration and installation errors. Provide functionally correct and robust solutions for management and monitoring of installations and reconfigurations so that configuration errors or installation problems can be identified before they are critical and proactive actions can be taken to reduce recovery time. Develop procedures, and monitor conformance to those procedures, to aid in the installation and configuration of applications. Create reports and data to monitor and report on installation success, the factors surrounding failures and the actions required to address those failures. . Contribute to planning sessions regarding how to manage release distribution and configuration modification and when to change those to support new/enhanced functionality. Work with users to gather requirements and develop a project definition and scope. Ensure the project data maintained in the Primavera Project Management System is accurate and up to date. Create project estimates for accepted projects and provide timely updates to reporting systems as projects progress. Ensure conformance to required user communications and project documentation for each project as defined Complete work in a timely fashion so projects are completed by the date specified as the end of a project. Participate in peer reviews for Scripting and tools development as appropriate for self and peer-written written tools. Participate in the planning, evaluation, and testing for disaster recovery. Provide time allocation reporting to the Operations Manager or Supervisor for the previous week by the first work day of each week. Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager. Technical Skills and Knowledge BS in Computer Science or 2 to 3 years work experience as a UNIX systems administrator. Knowledge of the UNIX operating system (Solaris and Linux preferred). Very Strong Perl and Shell programming skills. C and C++ knowledge is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills ability to work well with users. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated with interest in learning new applications and systems. Ability to handle multiple issues of varying priority, effectively. Ability to work unsupervised when asked. Must be able to work 6:15am -3:15pm.
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10916 TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD in Chicago, IL

SHORT SCOOP: Degreed and experience with one or more agile development methodologies. 3+ years as a Technical Lead; Experienced with Team Management, providing a collaborative environment, results driven and someone who will provide Strategic Leadership. Should have exp. with Visual Studio .NET, C#, Web Services, XML, XSD, XSLT, and AJAX . RESPONSIBILITIES: The Technical Lead is responsible for: Design and facilitate in the development. Documents software systems. Analysis of software requirements, consults with IT Architects. Coordination of software development projects. Responsible for mentoring: direction and training. Assists Project Management in evaluating project responsibilities. Documentation of progress and responsible for status updates. Responsible for ensuring adherence to appropriate standards and quality levels. Manage assigned projects, team members, design, vendor integration and tracks deliverables. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Microsoft environment. Agile Methodology experience. Would like the following technologies: Visual Studio .NET, C#, Web Services, XML, XSD, XSLT, and AJAX . Full life-cycle experience; including design, development, unit testing, debugging, etc. Experience with comprehensive software development estimates. Experienced with Relational Databases and database applications. Experience with SDLC methodologies. Experienced with design, design patterns, operational characteristics of systems, networking, etc. Hands on project management methodologies and techniques. EDUCATION: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experienced. 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 at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10916 RB on the subject line of your email. Email Rich or Amy Bradley at: (see below) or (see below) .
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SharePoint Developer/Designer in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a SharePoint Developer/Designer for a 6 month contract opening located in downtown Chicago. Will be responsible for designing and developing a brand new inventory/asset tool using Microsoft SharePoint. Demonstrate subject-matter expertise in developing on the Microsoft Office SharePoint platform. Understand site design, and navigation principles and best practices. Will design web parts and web frames that are customizable for this solution. Will also be responsible for maintaining the SharePoint sites and solutions. Will need to research and study different Inventory or Asset Tools in the current market place. Must have expert level skills with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS 2007). * Candidates will have to provide screen shots of SharePoint samples and work.*
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C++ Developer with some STL, Multi-threaded programming - Chicago in Chicago, IL

Job DescriptionC++ Developer with some STL, Multi-threaded programming - ChicagoLong term contractor role with the following requirements: Developer Programming Languages: - C++ - Python and C# are a plus Strong C++ skills, expert knowledge of STL, multi-threaded programming, 5+ years experience working in C++. Must have worked on and built large scale systems. Personnel/Communication Skills: - Need to be able to work as a team - Able to take ownership of the task at hand - Proactive, high energy Other - Financial background is a big plus- Quantitative aptitude or a degree in Math is a big plus. - Python expertise is a plus General Job Responsibilities The candidate will work on the Structured Credit Technology team and will build systems for trading and risk management of structured credit instruments. These systems help traders identify opportunities, price, value, risk manage various structured credit products including credit indices, tranches and bespoke trades.
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SAP ABAP/BSP Consultant in Chicago, IL

We are currently looking for a SAP ABAP contractor with BSP experience. Contractor needs to have (SAP)Plant Maintainence and warranty experience (Equipment,Warranty,XML).Good communication skills are essential. Location is west Suburbs of Chicago.Start date: January 4th thru April . Extension is possiblePlease state all inclusive corp to corp rate.Submit resumes with telephone contact information
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Senior JAVA/SQL Developer - Up to $100k - Chicago in Chicago, IL

JAVA. J2EE. MVC. JSF. Struts. Hibernate. RAD. Eclipse. XML. SQL. Oracle. Linux.JAVA. J2EE. MVC. JSF. Struts. Hibernate. RAD. Eclipse. XML. SQL. Oracle. Linux. A Middle Office JAVA/SQL Developer is required to design, develop and support the application software and database Back End processing for our investment banking client. You will be responsible for managing several types of Database Management Systems and provide support and development of Front End interfaces to various other teams internal to the organization.Understanding of financial products (futures.options, Fixed Income, equities etc) is required plus also the ability to be able to work in a fast paced development environment.Please send your CV to Adam Elliott for immediate consideration.Required IT operate as an employment business and employment agency.
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Sr. C# Developer in Chicago, IL

Are you driven? Are you an extremely talented developer with a desire to put your skilled to the test? You could describe my client as a fast paced and innovative firm. You will be working on the main trading applications and support tools for the trader. Primary responsibilities of this role are timely implementation of functionality, estimating task durations, and implementation of unit tests. Our client prides itself on being a leader in the trading industry with technology professionals that are truly outstanding at what they do. REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Computer Science.7+ years of C# Development. Experience must include work with exchange or auto spreaders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desired skills - knowledge of C++ and Perl. 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 #10892RB on the subject line of your email.
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QA Program Manager in Chicago, IL

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a leading global provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy QA Program Manager. These positions will be based in Hartford, CT, New York, NY and Toronto, Ontario Canada. These positions will require 50% - 100% travel. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsThe chosen candidate(s) for these positions must possess very strong project management skills with experience managing complex IT projects within an integrated programCandidates must have either financial, insurance and/or retail vertical market experience.Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to provide clear direction to set matrix resources are required.Experienced in use of PM tools to track all aspects of QA projects are essential in this role.QA/Test activities include: • design, develop and execute test strategies/plans• debug and troubleshoot• perform impact gap analysis• coordinate test resources• weekly status reporting• problem resolution and analysis• defect tracking and defect triage activities
Experience: Bachelors Degree is required.10 – 15 years of overall IT experience is required.10 years of consulting industry experience is required. Mid-range to large-scale consulting organizational experience is required.10 years of QA/Testing experience is required.4 years of project budget forecasting and planning of projects of $2 mil or more is required.3 years experience supervising and managing a team of 4 or more direct reports.2 years minimum experience in managing, planning, administering and/or executing Quality Assurance (QA) test activities during all test-related project phases, for one or more IT projects within client Very strong communications skills, verbal, written and interpersonal are essential in this role.Previous C-level communication with business, development, and senior management, on the progress of the Release Period project goals, objectives, and testing efforts is required.Strong presentation skills are mandatory in this role.PMP or PMI certification is highly preferred.Travel of 50% or more will be required.CompensationNegotiable
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PeopleSoft Tester in Chicago, IL

Description Our client is seeking a PeopleSoft Tester.Type of Position: Contract, 6 to 9 monthsLocation: Chicago, IL Project Description: Financial Testing lead for Financials. Must have broad knowledge of majority of Financial modules and must have acted as the Testing manager for multiple projects. This cannot be a person that has acted as the testing lead just for individual modules Additional information from PM on this project Not looking for project managers, or functional leads. Seeking an experienced testing manager first (let's say 65%) then PeopleSoft (35%). There is plenty of PeopleSoft experience on the project; need someone to come in assess the testing approach/toolset, make/implement recommendations and `own` all things testing.
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Storage/Unix Engineer in Chicago, IL

Description Our client one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US is seeking a Storage/Unix EngineerContract position6 monthsDaily Tasks Daily storage engineering and Unix engineering operational tasks including: On-call support; storage provisioning, backup troubleshooting, system software upgrades, customer engineering inquiries Required Technical Skills Storage Engineering skill requirements: ? Extensive knowledge of Networker backup software including upgrades, EMC EDL tape library support and on call backup support. ? EMC storage frame support for DMX, Clarion, Celerra and Centera including; storage provisioning, zoning, masking, Power Path software and trouble shooting. ? Extensive knowledge of CISCO SAN hardware and Fabric Manager Software. ? Support for Disaster Recovery including SRDF, Cloning and Recover Point knowledge. ? Knowledge of Scripting utilities to support existing processes and to develop new. Unix Engineering skill requirements: ? Extensive knowledge of AIX (5.1 and above features). ? Knowledge of Power4, Power5, and Power6 hardware. ? Solid understanding of Networking, NIM, Patching, VIOs, GPFS, Active Directory (AD) Authentication ? Solid HACMP knowledge. ? Perl & Shell script writing experience. ? Veritas for AIX & Solaris. ? Disk Multipathing knowledge (MPIO, Powerpath, etc). ? Experience with NMON and other performance specific tools/commands. ? Good understanding of HP OS (10.20, 11, 11i, on K/A/N/L hardware). ? Good understanding of SUN OS (Solaris 8 on Netra/220/280/Utlra hardware). Additional Qualities: Worked for large internal IT organization. Experience with Change control processes. On-call experience
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Business Analyst - Client Server in Chicago, IL

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHICAGO
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE US CITIZENSHIP, GREEN CARD OR EAD
NO SUBS/3RD PARTY VENDORS

Working under the direction of the application development manager, the business analyst senior leads large size project efforts and tasks, and participates in large, complex efforts. Business analyst senior is responsible for producing documentation relating to business, operational, and technical tasks. Interacting with internal customers, the business analyst senior works to solve complex issues understands and participates in project planning and estimating. Knowledge of Treasury Services business is required - especially credit card and information management.
. Identify, asses and record business needs, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs versus benefits
. Helps shape the vision of longer-term requirements
. Communicates business priorities to the technology development teams in order to drive effective business solutions
. Facilitates requirements and design sessions with business and IT
. Researches to determine if solutions to business needs currently exist within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions are feasible
. Documents business and functional requirements, and communicates these requirements to the development team for design and implementation of business solutions
. Provides, as needed, input to the development of formal business cases
. Working knowledge of Data processes around Extract, Transform and Load processes and SQL development concepts
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Helpdesk/Phone Support in Chicago, IL

Description Our client, one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US, is seeking a Service Support Analyst. Location: Aurora, IL Type of Position: Contract Mandatory requirements: Previous help desk phone support for in-office and remote technologies. Meet individual team goals: talk-time, closed first, productivity time, etc. Previous experience using a Knowledge Base tool to provide Real Time resolutions to end-users. We are not a pass through Call Center. We resolve 65% of all cases on first call. Ability to quickly search Knowledge Base Real Time and apply resolutions over the phone Excellent typing skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task by walking a user through multiple fixes, updating the tracking tool, and searching the Knowledge Base tool simultaneously Flexible scheduling including include weekends, evenings or holidays Ability to work in a high-paced, changing environment Strong knowledge of following technologies: Remote/VPN/RDP/RSA Token Windows XP/Client based Wireless Blackberries Active Directory Good knowledge: Microsoft Office Internet Explorer 7 Vista
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10916 TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD in Chicago, IL

SHORT SCOOP: Degreed and experience with one or more agile development methodologies. 3+ years as a Technical Lead; Experienced with Team Management, providing a collaborative environment, results driven and someone who will provide Strategic Leadership. Should have exp. with Visual Studio .NET, C#, Web Services, XML, XSD, XSLT, and AJAX . RESPONSIBILITIES: The Technical Lead is responsible for: Design and facilitate in the development. Documents software systems. Analysis of software requirements, consults with IT Architects. Coordination of software development projects. Responsible for mentoring: direction and training. Assists Project Management in evaluating project responsibilities. Documentation of progress and responsible for status updates. Responsible for ensuring adherence to appropriate standards and quality levels. Manage assigned projects, team members, design, vendor integration and tracks deliverables. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Microsoft environment. Agile Methodology experience. Would like the following technologies: Visual Studio .NET, C#, Web Services, XML, XSD, XSLT, and AJAX . Full life-cycle experience; including design, development, unit testing, debugging, etc. Experience with comprehensive software development estimates. Experienced with Relational Databases and database applications. Experience with SDLC methodologies. Experienced with design, design patterns, operational characteristics of systems, networking, etc. Hands on project management methodologies and techniques. EDUCATION: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experienced. 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 at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10916 RB on the subject line of your email. Email Rich or Amy Bradley at: (see below) or (see below) .
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SharePoint Developer/Designer in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a SharePoint Developer/Designer for a 6 month contract opening located in downtown Chicago. Will be responsible for designing and developing a brand new inventory/asset tool using Microsoft SharePoint. Demonstrate subject-matter expertise in developing on the Microsoft Office SharePoint platform. Understand site design, and navigation principles and best practices. Will design web parts and web frames that are customizable for this solution. Will also be responsible for maintaining the SharePoint sites and solutions. Will need to research and study different Inventory or Asset Tools in the current market place. Must have expert level skills with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS 2007). * Candidates will have to provide screen shots of SharePoint samples and work.*
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Microsoft Messaging/Exchange Engineer in Chicago, IL

Prestigious Firm, located in Chicago, has an immediate opening for a Senior Microsoft Messaging/Exchange Engineer. Candidate is responsible for operational support of and project initiatives involving the messaging environment. This position provides maintenance, support, and enhancements of the messaging systems including Exchange, Outlook, Blackberry/BES, Postini, and email archiving. Candidates should be team players with excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage a multitude of assignments independently.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Analyzing, planning, testing, and implementation of Messaging application software Actively pursuing new technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Messaging systems Monitoring and analysing the Messaging systems to ensure 100% uptime operational availability Support high availability technologies Performing root cause analysis and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies and resolve problems Resolving problems with Messaging systems and technologies Escalating problems to vendors Providing troubleshooting training to the User Support team Implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions Documenting system uptime and usage metrics Maintaining documentation of processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides and change management logs Provide 24x7 On-Call support on a rotating basis Flexible to work overtime as require Education and/or Experience: Required: Bachelors degree and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience Strong expertise (5+ years) in Messaging systems Proven troubleshooting abilities Specific Messaging experience including: Expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007 (to include monitoring, clustering, backup/restore, and attached storage) Expertise in BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.x Expertise with Postini Strong understanding of message routing technologies Experience with SMTP gateway tools and appliances is preferred Experience with MessageOne EMS Good working knowledge of Active Directory Experience with Quest MessageStats, ActiveGroups, & Spotlight on Exchange Understanding of IronPort Email Gateway Understanding of TLS/SPN connections to firm clients Understanding of Outlook Web Access (OWA) Strong understanding of technical networking Strong knowledge of Windows 2000, 2003 and XP Strong planning and analysis skills Strong documentation skills Strong understanding of MS Office Suite and Document Management Systems Strong understanding of email clients
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Data Center Automation Manager in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a Data Center Automation Manager for a Data Center in Chicago, IL. This is a large Data Center consisting of over 1500 Servers (Wintel, Unix, Linux, AIX, IBM Mainframe). Individual should have solid experience managing the automation of server provisioning and de-provisioning. The project will consist of remediating applications to clean up the environment in preparation for a Data Center migration. Local candidates are preferred and no 3rd parties please. Qualified applicants can e-mail resumes in for consideration. Required Skills: Data Center Automation and Project Management.
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C++ Developer with some STL, Multi-threaded programming - Chicago in Chicago, IL

Job DescriptionC++ Developer with some STL, Multi-threaded programming - ChicagoLong term contractor role with the following requirements: Developer Programming Languages: - C++ - Python and C# are a plus Strong C++ skills, expert knowledge of STL, multi-threaded programming, 5+ years experience working in C++. Must have worked on and built large scale systems. Personnel/Communication Skills: - Need to be able to work as a team - Able to take ownership of the task at hand - Proactive, high energy Other - Financial background is a big plus- Quantitative aptitude or a degree in Math is a big plus. - Python expertise is a plus General Job Responsibilities The candidate will work on the Structured Credit Technology team and will build systems for trading and risk management of structured credit instruments. These systems help traders identify opportunities, price, value, risk manage various structured credit products including credit indices, tranches and bespoke trades.
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Senior WebLogic Portal Developers - NEEDED NOW!! in Chicago, IL

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We have an immediate need for a Senior WebLogic Portal Developers

JOB DESCRIPTION
Weblogic Portal 10 and above
Former BEA consultants or Oracle consultants are a plus.

Must Have Skills
At least 5-10 years architecting enterprise portal solutions
Thorough understanding of WLP 10.0 and above
Implemented custom security solutions using SSPI
Implemented Unified User Profile
Extensively used WebLogic Portal APIs for exposing various services such as security, UUP, customer user profiles, content management
Developed WSRP portlets using WebLogic
Developed and deployed many web services
Ability to troubleshoot WebLogic Portal issues

Definite Plus Skills
Knowledge of Ajax and other RUI technologies
Thorough understanding of J2EE technologies

Good understanding of SOA

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Infrastructure and Mainframe Delivery Manager in Chicago, IL

Duties: Responsible for all aspects of infrastructure, marketing and data management services Understands customer business requirements to determine risk and make informed decisions regarding services Coordinate technical resources for client, manages incident and change processes, manages over SLAs as well as owns the Statement of Work for all services Manage the contract scope, process enforcement and respond to outages Requirements: 10+ years of IT experience in service delivery, consulting, offshore, professional services, outsourcing, methodology and process adherence Must have solid background with Mainframe systems 3+ years experience in a management role PMP and/or ITIL certifications a plus Must have experience with infrastructure outsourcing data center & mainframes Excellent communication & documentation skills
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Application Developer (Level III) in Chicago, IL

Description .NET Developer for ARM CIS Project Required: 5 plus experience in developing web based applications with Microsoft .NET technologies. Very hands on Senior Developer role Should be able to work with NET Framework 3.5 Should be ASP.NET 3.5 using C# Should have used Microsoft Message Queue and integrated with ASP.NET/Windows Services IIS 6.0 Object Oriented Programming Should be able to write/edit existing windows service component Should be able to write complex stored procedures , functions and design table in SQL server 2005 Pluses Patterns WCF SSIS Packages Any reporting experience
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Help Desk Support in Chicago, IL

Description Our client, one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US, is seeking a Help Desk Support Specialist. Location: Aurora, IL Type of Position: Contract Hours: Sun - 6a-3p; Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 8a-5pMandatory requirements: Previous help desk phone support for in-office and remote technologies Meet individual team goals: talk-time, closed first, productivity time, etc. Previous experience using a Knowledge Base tool to provide Real Time resolutions to end-users. We are not a pass through Call Center. We resolve 65% of all cases on first call. Ability to quickly search Knowledge Base Real Time and apply resolutions over the phone Excellent typing skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task by walking a user through multiple fixes, updating the tracking tool, and searching the Knowledge Base tool simultaneously Flexible scheduling including include weekends, evenings or holidays Ability to work in a high-paced, changing environment Strong knowledge of following technologies: Remote/VPN/RDP/RSA Token Windows XP/Client based Wireless Blackberries Active Directory Good knowledge: Microsoft Office Internet Explorer 7 Vista
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#10922 - SAS Analyst in Chicago, IL

TITLE: #10922 - SAS Analyst LOCATION: CHICAGO , IL SALARY: $ 60,000 - $ 65,000 SHORT SCOOP: 2+ years SAS Programming Ideally experienced with healthcare/eligibility data. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support of project, data analysis on designated projects. Work directly with clients and vendors. Assess needs based on data analysis. Key in assessing reporting needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with IT staff and Account Managers to define data reporting needs and issues. Resolve issues regarding data reconciliation. Implement programming needs of the client. Use SAS for conversion of external data into company s standard format. Validate data and assess quality issues. Comply with standard operational procedures. Implement improvements. Perform system administration tasks, as required. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 4+ years experience in working healthcare/eligibility data or systems (medical claims or pharmacy preferred)2+ years experience in SAS programming (Informatica PowerCenter or similar ETL toolset a big plus). We are seeking a strong candidate who is a Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to multi-task, strong organizational skills and is detail oriented. Problem solver who works positively towards deadlines and to set and achieve goals 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 at this time and is not open to relocation expenses. If you wish to forward your resume to us, please include #10922RB on the subject line of your email. Email Rich or Amy Bradley at: (see below) or (see below) .
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Provisioning Project Managers in Chicago, IL

We currently require a number of Project Manager's to work in the Chicago market who have a strong T1 & Provisioning background. We also in need for solid Transport PM's and PM's to manage Ethernet to cell site initiatives.
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Windows Systems Engineer in Chicago, IL

Duties: Design, deploy, maintain and monitor Windows-based client and server systems Architect, deploy and maintain new systems End to end management of systems including email, electronic communications, archiving, SAN, VMWare, AD and instant messaging Requirements: 4+ years Windows experience Understanding of TCP/IP Networking, security, Windows and AD Experience setting up and administering a Windows AD infrastructure, including DNS and DHCP Some Scripting preferred (VBScript, PowerShell) Should be familiar with Exchange 2007, Office Communications Server 2007, Commvault Galaxy, Altiris, Sharepoint 2007, VMWare, ITIL, MS SQL BS Degree preferred
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PeopleSoft Tester in Chicago, IL

Description Our client is seeking a PeopleSoft Tester.Type of Position: Contract, 6 to 9 monthsLocation: Chicago, IL Project Description: Financial Testing lead for Financials. Must have broad knowledge of majority of Financial modules and must have acted as the Testing manager for multiple projects. This cannot be a person that has acted as the testing lead just for individual modules Additional information from PM on this project Not looking for project managers, or functional leads. Seeking an experienced testing manager first (let's say 65%) then PeopleSoft (35%). There is plenty of PeopleSoft experience on the project; need someone to come in assess the testing approach/toolset, make/implement recommendations and `own` all things testing.
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SAP PI Integration Consultant in Chicago, IL

Our Client is looking for SAP PI Integration Consultant with the following skills: SAP PI 7.0/7.1 development & configuration experience. SAP PI Integration Repository, Integration Directory, Integration Engine, SLDExperience working with SAP iDocs at least the one related to Customer Master and Material Master Experience in the usage of third-party adapters, and configuring BPM (Business Process Management) interfaces Proficient in all areas of ABAP development especially interfaces Integration between SAP MDM and ECC (Ideally should have experience integrating with SAP MDM 7.1 and ECC 6.0) Critical to have good experience with Installing and Configuring PI. PS: No phone calls please. Please contact initially via email.
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10920 Support Engineer in Chicago, IL

SHORT SCOOP: Degreed and 5+ Years Software Release Experience - Configuration and Change Management Process. SUMMARY: Our client is an electronic trading firm seeks an outstanding Support Engineer. This position is truly exciting! Our client is seeking a talented individual to add to their development team. They are seeking someone who has the skills and abilities to participate in the design, architecture and implementation of the next generation of software. Trading system experience is important with the ability to internalize the theories behind current trading systems is important. Do you have team player mentality!? And are you an excellent communicator with a strong sense of urgency. My client seeks the following type of employee. Someone who is . An excellent communicator. . Has the ability to multi-task successfully. . Consistently improving their skill set and knowledge base. . Willingness to work on the cutting edge of technology. TALENT AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Degreed Computer Science or Engineering. 5+ Years Software Release Experience - Configuration and Change Management Process. SDLC - Understanding of various programs. DEVELOPMENT: Support automated builds. Support daily continuous integration. Able to create complex codes both automated and manual. VERSION RELEASE - Administration/Control regarding Version Control Administration and maintenance (code repository and backup files). Build process - Trouble shoot (Identify and resolve problems.) Coordinate Deployment release development, testing, and validation of completion for deployment. Resolve release delivery failures and provide analysis for corrective action Seek improvement processes. SALARY: Is dependent upon level of experience. 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 #10920RB on the subject line of your email.
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Senior SAN Engineer in Chicago, IL

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*
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Storage/Unix Engineer in Chicago, IL

Description Our client one of the largest commercial, property & casualty insurers in the US is seeking a Storage/Unix EngineerContract position6 monthsDaily Tasks Daily storage engineering and Unix engineering operational tasks including: On-call support; storage provisioning, backup troubleshooting, system software upgrades, customer engineering inquiries Required Technical Skills Storage Engineering skill requirements: ? Extensive knowledge of Networker backup software including upgrades, EMC EDL tape library support and on call backup support. ? EMC storage frame support for DMX, Clarion, Celerra and Centera including; storage provisioning, zoning, masking, Power Path software and trouble shooting. ? Extensive knowledge of CISCO SAN hardware and Fabric Manager Software. ? Support for Disaster Recovery including SRDF, Cloning and Recover Point knowledge. ? Knowledge of Scripting utilities to support existing processes and to develop new. Unix Engineering skill requirements: ? Extensive knowledge of AIX (5.1 and above features). ? Knowledge of Power4, Power5, and Power6 hardware. ? Solid understanding of Networking, NIM, Patching, VIOs, GPFS, Active Directory (AD) Authentication ? Solid HACMP knowledge. ? Perl & Shell script writing experience. ? Veritas for AIX & Solaris. ? Disk Multipathing knowledge (MPIO, Powerpath, etc). ? Experience with NMON and other performance specific tools/commands. ? Good understanding of HP OS (10.20, 11, 11i, on K/A/N/L hardware). ? Good understanding of SUN OS (Solaris 8 on Netra/220/280/Utlra hardware). Additional Qualities: Worked for large internal IT organization. Experience with Change control processes. On-call experience
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LDAP Consultant with TDS in Chicago, IL

This is a remote support opportunity with some on site at the beginning. LDAP resource to work with the client and produce a RACI matrix, determine long term support model and execute support model.The client is is currently utilizing an unsupported version of Tivoli Directory Server. Their intent is to migrate to the newer supported version.Software:LDAP Support for IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS), formerly known as IBM Directory Server.Current version: 5.1. This is unsupported software.Future version: 6.1. Client is planning on future growth.Resource will take over LDAP support. Anticipate supporting all environments from design thru deployment and ongoing support.ITDS software installation and maintenance including all it's components (DB2, UDB, etc.) TDS administration and configuration Provide expertise on TDS migration from the old server and future upgrades Create standards and build documents Provide clustering solution for TDS. Software is installed but there is no data replication between the clustered Servers yet Provide all levels of support for the production and development environment (application/design support) Performance tuning and any necessary database reorganizations Solution design
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Senior Network Engineer in Chicago, IL

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 analysing 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. 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 our website. No third party candidates will be considered. Only qualified candidates with suitable experience will be contacted. No H1 sponsorship available.
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Applications Development - E-Commerce in Chicago, IL

REQUIRED SKILLS: Microsoft .Net COM+ C# Architecture OO Design OO Programming UML Application Development OO OO Analysis ADDTIONAL SKILLS Highly technical programmer with experience working on highly complex projects. Minimum of 5-8 years experience as a Software Developer. Minimum 2-3 years banking experience, lockbox experience a plus. Proven systems analysis, programming and problem solving capabilities. Strong diagnostic capabilities required. Experience completing medium to complex projects and participating as a team member on projects of moderate to complex scope. Experience in concurrent software development. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates professionalism and good judgment. Experience supporting applications in a 24x7 production environment a plus About Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC Tekmark Global Solutions, LLC () provides information technology, telecom services, and business solutions to a broad range of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Tekmark's client list is comprised of top companies in the telecommunications, financial services, technology, insurance, health care, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries, as well as state and city government. Tekmark's expertise lies in developing and integrating information systems, operating and improving technology and business processes, and helping clients evolve to the next generation of technologies. As one of the largest privately held technology and telecom solutions providers, Tekmark delivers innovative, cost-effective, results-driven solutions to help clients excel in their market place. Key Words: .net; C#; COM; OOA; OOD; OOP
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Data Center Engineer in Chicago, IL

Work as part of a team in a high availability and mission critical data center environment. The position requires the knowledge of how to maintain a data center, including but not limited to documentation management, equipment installation, work with structured cabling systems, maintenance procedures, best practices, and troubleshoot cable plant issues with Category 5, 6,Fiber Optic, etc. using test equipment. Some travel between Chicago and suburb data centers. Must be available for weekend and evening work when applicable due to project deadlines, problems, production hours of operation, etc. Must be able to lift equipment of 75 lbs or less into enclosures.
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Core Java Developer in Chicago, IL

Resource 1 is in need of a Core Java Developer for a 12 month contract (possible contract for hire) located in downtown Chicago, IL. Experience developing Java based applications using Core Java programming skills. Programming skills required include Core Java/J2SE. Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and knowledge of threads and collections, multi-threading, and core API's are key qualifications. Experience with Oracle or DB2 is required including the use of SQL for creating stored procedures, triggers, functions, etc. Experience with data retrieval or data parsing systems that use messaging specifications is preferred. Strong ability to learn existing applications quickly and to be able to make modifications to them. Ability to work independently and be a team player. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
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Project Administrator (Job #9694) in Chicago, IL

SmartSource, Inc is seeking a Project Administrator for a contract to hire opportunity in Chicago.
Location: Chicago (loop)
Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Description:
The Program Management Office Administrator is responsible for administration, coordination and documentation production activities in support of operations of the Program Management Office

Program Management Office Administrators will support the Program Management Office's overall efforts to establish, enhance, and sustain optimal practices, processes, and standards regarding Program Portfolio, Program Applications, Program and Project Methodology, Resource Management, Performance, and Governance Management. These efforts will support our Project Management community, Business Partner Group, and Business Segment Leaders successful delivery of technology and change initiatives to meet their business objectives. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator must demonstrate the ability to provide day-to-day support for the Program Management Office's efforts to develop and deliver consistent standards, plans, and frameworks that can be re-used on multiple technology and broader change management initiatives.

Paramount to this success is the ability to work in a dynamic environment where a premium is placed on providing support that is oriented toward the Program Management Office's charge of understanding Business Segment plans, the applicability of best practices and the criticality of delivery to ensure Our Investments continues to secure the long-term goals of its clients and the advisors who serve them. To achieve this, the Program Management Office Administrator will demonstrate the following responsibilities and duties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES

" Support the development, and implementation, and on-going operations of PMO strategy, processes and service model
? Support data gathering and collateral development relative to best practices for Program Portfolio Management, Project Management, Pricing Management, Program Applications Management, Performance Management and Governance Management
? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts to develop and deliver processes and tools which support effective PMO operations, continuous improvement cycles, and the extension of an enterprise-wide Program Management platform
? Support PMO Leadership with meeting and schedule coordination, assistance in creating executive level presentations, and document production support for the Program Management Office, including data collection, report configuration, and materials assembly for monthly reporting requirements

" Support the PMO Leadership to engage the firm in the PMO operation, including assistance with the following:


Program Portfolio Management
? Support analysis activities oriented toward qualifying business demand across projects, applications, and services congruent with prioritization efforts assisting with data gathering and development of working materials
? Provide assistance with materials development related to standards, templates and tools for effective Program Management
? Provide needed administrative and coordination support for the assessment and evaluation of PMO effectiveness and, accordingly, support efforts to re-define program objectives to align with changes in the business environment
? Provide coordination and production support to PMO Leadership in managing an effective Stage-Gate review process in conjunction with best practices, preparing project reviews and executive reporting, and developing program-level presentations to senior management

Project Management
? Support research efforts, toolkit development, and training administration and coordination geared toward project management professionals on project methods, processes, tools and templates to support their efforts relative to project scope management, resource and task management, product quality management, project monitoring, tracking and reporting, including cost, schedule, earned value analysis, and remediation efforts, and compliance and regulatory mandates
? Support PMO Leadership efforts to work with project managers to ensure that individual projects conform to defined standards and processes
? Provide assistance with analyses in support of PMO efforts to ensure that program projects are managed effectively in terms of overall schedule and budget

Resource Management
? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with collating, maintaining and reporting of IT resource allocations
? Provide administrative support of Time Tracker application
? Provide coordination and administrative support for efforts related to Overtime and Resource Utilization reporting

Pricing Management
? Provide administrative, coordination, and production support for PMO Leadership efforts with marshalling and coordinating technology cost management and business unit allocation information in support of demand planning and resource allocation efforts

Program Applications Management (Clarity)
? Assist with requirements validation efforts with key user groups, including Business Partners, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Resource Managers, IT Leadership, and Business Unit constituents, to ensure system optimization relative to work in-take, prioritization, resource management, support integration, cost management, and financial analysis
? Serve as residential Clarity Administrator, monitoring the application, setting up and removing users, conducting training (as needed) for particular user groups, and generating reports

Performance Management
? Support PMO Leadership efforts to facilitate definition of technology SLAs across advisory, projects and operational services

Governance Management
? Support PMO Leadership with materials development and scheduling of prioritization and governance committee meetings
? Support development of executive level presentations and agendas for IT Leadership Reviews and IT Advisory Committee
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" Perform role as part of Business Partner team
? Align Business Partner goals, objectives and strategies to broader IT organization goals and strategic direction, and those of firm overall.
? Support the development, monitoring and adherence to project and departmental budget
? Help drive IT performance to higher levels to improve business user satisfaction
? Actively participate in special IT and corporate projects as needed, such as business continuity drills, corporate strategy support, Sarbanes-Oxley or SEC audits

" Perform other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS

Education and Training:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience:
" 2- 5 years with related experiences leading to successful administration of competencies as presented above.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
" Introductory knowledge of IT, including experience in Project Management, Change Management, Business Systems Analysis
" Effectively assimilates to new environments and has the proclivity for quickly developing project and program management knowledge base
" Exceptional communication skills, written and oral
" Ability to support quantitative and qualitative analysis activities
" Effectively adapts to change; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity and change; models the behaviors
" Seeks input, drives for consensus and obtains closure; excellent collaboration and team building skills
" Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines and pressure
" Pragmatic and persistent, with an orientation towards urgency and driving to results.
" Ability to work in a matrix organization, partnering with resources to achieve results through others
" Strong, professional work ethic
" Exceptional customer service orientation
" Strong organizational skills with penchant for attention to details
" Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Power Point, Excel, Visio)
" Maintain integrity in all transactions; follows up and keeps promises; maintains ethical standards of Our Investments
" Investment industry experience helpful


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