Software Development position for a great company downtown. This person will develop and maintain the web-based software platform. Take requirements from the business team or other sources, design and implement technical solution. Should be able to take several assignments at the same time and manage development activities according to priorities and schedules. Report progress and issues regularly to managers and business team.
Experience: A four year bachelor's degree is required. This person must have 3-5 years experience developing large scale e-commerce applications and 2-3 years experience using the Perl programming language. The candidate must also have experience with Oracle, Unix, and SQL.

Strong problem solving skills are a must. Can lead technically by example. Proven ability to deliver results in complex and large-scale development projects. The ability to work with different teams of people to clarify or gather requirements.

Please contact

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Ajilon Consulting is looking for an Application Developer for our client in downtown Chicago.

PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. YOU MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE ASSESSMENT AND YOU MUST HAVE A GREENCARD OR BE A US CITIZEN. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE AT LEAST 7 YRS OF US RESIDENCY TO PASS THE FEDERAL SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Roles and Responsibilities:
As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for providing high quality technology solutions that address business needs by developing applications within mature technology environments. You will be expected to adhere to 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 business.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AT LEAST ONE ASSESSMENT TO GET YOUR RESUME SUBMITTED. THE TESTS INCLUDE: OO CONCEPTS, C# 2.0, .NET FRAMEWORK 2.0. IF YOU DON'T FEEL STRONG WITH THESE TECHNOLOGIES, YOU ARE NOT A FIT FOR THIS POSITION.
Experience: -Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.
-Must have at least 7 years of US residency to be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance.
-Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience or specialized training) in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Software Engineering, or related discipline.
-4+ years relevant software development work experience
-2+ years of experience with object oriented analysis and design practices (object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, UML)
-3+ years of experience using C# and .NET framework
-Experience in at least two of the following: .NET remoting lol... juaLOL, Message queuing architecture (MQ, MSMQ), Web Service development and XML, MS SQL Server/Transact SQL, Stored procedure coding, MS Report writing, Data Modeling - relational database design/normalization/tuning, High-volume eCommerce infrastructures.
-3+ years of experience using version control system, e.g. Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS)
-2+ years of experience using a structured software development methodology in a large corporate or consulting environment.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work independently as a self-starter, and within a team environment.
-Banking and/or financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required.
-Experience using VB, or VB.NET is a plus, but not required

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Our client is a large retail corporation and they have an immediate need for a web designer with 4+ years experience. In this position you'd be helping to design Internet sites, intranet sites, e-mail blasts and interactive ads. You'd also be working with multiple teams to see projects to fruition.<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: To be a success in this position, you must have 4+ years experience working in web design and have a strong understanding of graphic design, web site usability, and navigation. Experience working with E-commerce is considered a plus. Also, you must have a portfolio that showcases your interactive samples.

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We have an immediate need for a Deskside Support Representative in our Oakbrook Terrance, IL location.Provides technical, operations, and training support to users of company's personal computers either by telephone or on-site relative to desktop hardware and software packages. Performs hardware diagnostics and coordinates repairs. Assists in planning and designing PC support systems. Acts as liaison for data transfer systems design and implementation. Installs and tests personal computers, printers, and other peripherals; configures operating system, shrink-wrap programs, and applications software programs. Develops reports and databases. Provides technical support for personal computers.Qualified US Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to "APPLY ONLINE" or send a resume in Word format to with the subject line: Job 2008-2622
Experience: Support IBM PC Desktops(3)Support Networking Interfaces/Protocols(3)Support Communications Software(3)Implement Desktop Operating Systems(3)Support E-Mail Systems/Standards(3)Implement Asset Management Services(3)Use Asset Management Tools(3)Use Customer Specific Tools(3)Support Productivity Applications(3)

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The Senior Content Strategist is responsible for leading content strategy and content management efforts for a major brand's website. This person will work in collaboration with strategists, designers, copywriters, developers and other project team members. Must be able to identify, structure and manage relevant, engaging content for one of America's most recognized brands.




<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: 3+ years experience in the interactive arena with an emphasis in content management and project management. Ability to identify common content requirements as well as manage content development lifecycle and workflow. Strong organizational skills. Attention to detail

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Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Medicare Data Analyst
Assignment: Medicare Risk Adjustment
Location: Chicago, IL

Are you a fit?
Are you a detail-oriented analytical thinker? Would you enjoy using your data management and analytical skills to maintain and improve data flow, processes and procedures within the Medicare Operations team?

Assignment Capsule
As a Medicare Data Analyst you will prepare, analyze and store medicare risk adjustment data, transactions and reports. Responsibilities include database creation and management, data retrieval and analysis, data reporting, forms and data storage. You will also serve as the data liaison regarding all data and data management systems between the local and corporate MRA offices.

Assist with managing the flow of information and reporting,
Create and track metrics which tell a story
Focus on process improvement activities by leveraging the use of technology

Key Competencies
Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
Drives for excellence: You are a continuous learner who encourages others to learn. By constantly upgrading your own work, you achieve results and outperform the competition.
Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

Role Essentials
Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, SQL, SQL Server and Visual Basic
3-5 years experience in database management and data reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Role Desirables
Knowledge and experience in health care environment/managed care preferred
Professional demeanor and appearance, strong work ethic, reliable, resourceful, enthusiastic team player


Reporting Relationships
You will report to the Director, Medicare Risk Adjustment

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Logo Designer needed for a downtown Chicago agency serving many of the best-known names in food service, food handling, industrial/ingredient manufacturing and associations. They do promotions, Ad development and Public Relations and aggressively build awareness and equity for the introduction of new brands. Can you bring new and fresh ideas to the table?<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Logo Designer must possess skills in Quark, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop! Possible onsite only!

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My Client is looking for a strong Cold Fusion Developer to assist on a couple applications. We are looking for the developer who can start immediately. The developer should have knowledge of Internet protocols and application in addition to a solid understanding of business strategy. The primary responsibility of the Developer is code the application. The ideal developer for this position should have excellent problem solving and good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), self starter, results oriented, able to work in a team environment as well as independently. This is an ongoing opportunity by Robert Half Technology
<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: The developer should have knowledge of Internet protocols and application in addition to a solid understanding of business strategy.

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Robert Half Technology is assisting one of their best clients, an industry leader, with placing a SQL Database Developer / DBA. The SQL Database Developer will strategically design and implement databases across the organization, while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for defining standards and models for database architectures. The Database Developer will, in addition, evaluate and select all technology components, such as software, hardware, and networking capabilities, for database management systems and applications.

The primary responsibilities of the Database Developer / Administrator are the following: Assess and cultivate long-term strategic goals for database development in conjunction with end users, managers, clients, and other stakeholders; Analyze user requirements and, based on findings, design functional specifications for client/server databases and database applications; Coordinate and work with other technical staff to develop relational databases and secondary databases (i.e. Access); Develop automated database applications, where necessary, using the applicable database packages; Identify data entry, retrieval, change, and delete issues, and work to ensure a high level of data availability; Work with project managers to ensure that data entry, retrieval, change and delete functions meet business requirements for project completion. The Database Developer will also plan and implement capacity and resource expansion to ensure scalability of company databases, identify inefficiencies in current databases and leverage solutions, install and configure relevant components to ensure database access, diagnose and resolve database access and performance issues, design and deploy data table structures, forms, reports, and queries, assist with the design of redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery to ensure effective availability, protection, and integrity of data assets. Other duties include evaluating and selecting database components, including hardware, relational database management systems, ETL software (SQL Servers DTS), metadata management tools, and database design solutions, conducting research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.



<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: This SQL Database Developer position requires a college diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or computer engineering and/or 3+ years equivalent work experience. Certifications in SQL Server 2000 are required for this position. The candidate should have technical experience with developing, installing, configuring and supporting multi-terabyte database environments also technical knowledge of network, PC and platform operating systems, including Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server is required for this position. Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques, database platforms, including SQL Server 2000, ORACLE 11, Access, FoxPro is also required for this position. Experience with database design applications is a plus. Since this is an immediate opening, candidates must be able to interview quickly and start immediately.

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Our Downtown Agency client is looking for a talented Flash Designer with Agency experience. The right person will integrate in a creative team to create rich media banners with on-line video components.

<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Proven talent working in Flash Animation and Actionscript is required with a portfolio or sample links to accompany. At least 3 years of experience is preferred.

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Genesis10 is seeking an Application Developer for a major client in the Chicago area. You will need a minimum of 5+ years experience with Java, C++ or C#. In this role, you will be responsible for application development from start to finish on Full Life Cycle projects. Previous experience designing and developing investment banking applications, most likely in Foreign Exchange, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities or Prime brokerage is needed. Local candidates preferred.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- Minimum of 5+ years experience with Java, C++, or C#.
- Previous experience designing and developing investment banking applications, most likely in Foreign Exchange, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities or Prime brokerage is needed.

Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Agile Development Methodology is a plus!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning team. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action. Apply Now! Or, send your resume directly to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step.

Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

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Genesis10 currently has several .net openings in Chicago for a large financial client of ours.
You will be responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of applications to satisfy the requirements of one or more user areas.
- Will include hands-on new development as well as support, maintenance or enhancement of existing applications.
- Work closely with client management to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes.
- Research and evaluate alternative solutions and makes recommendations.
Experience: Required skills include:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience or specialized training) in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant software development work experience
- 2+ years of experience with object oriented analysis and design practices (object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, UML)
- 3+ years of experience using C# and .NET framework
Experience in at least two of the following:
- .NET remoting
- Message queuing architecture (MQ, MSMQ)
- Web Service development and XML
- MS SQL Server/Transact SQL
- Stored procedure coding
- MS Report writing
- Data Modeling - relational database design, normalization, tuning
- High-volume eCommerce infrastructures
3+ years of experience using version control system, e.g. Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS)
2+ years of experience using a structured software development methodology in a large corporate or consulting environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter, and within a team environment.
-Banking and/or financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required.
- Experience using VB, or VB.NET is a plus, but not required.
** No third party candidates will be accepted for these roles, Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder and must be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance **

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Interactive Project Manager

Chicago



Overview

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Employment decisions are evaluated on the basis of an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance and other qualifications. In addition, Arc Worldwide maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Arc has facilities.



Position Requirements: Project Manager

2-5 or more years experience as an Interactive Project Manager

Responsible for taking a project from concept through completion – on schedule, on budget – and meeting or exceeding the expectations of the client and Arc

Collaborates with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client's needs within established constraints

Works with account team as well as any and all members of assigned project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools

Actively participates in all project activities, collaborating on the content and presentation of key client deliverables as required to ensure relevancy, strategy, quality and timeliness

Responsible for managing project financial lifecycle, including estimates, status reporting, revenue forecasts, invoicing, etc.

Create accurate, timely resource requests according to process; ensure that projects are appropriately staffed

Create and maintain project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.

May serve as a "lead" on large clients, working with account teams to nurture client relationships, and monitor opportunities for new business

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Job Description : Senior Technical Architect

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.





Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Regularly presents new engineering topics to the SE department at staff meetings.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

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Ajilon Consulting is looking for an Application Developer for our client in downtown Chicago.

PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. YOU MUST TAKE AT LEAST ONE ASSESSMENT AND YOU MUST HAVE A GREENCARD OR BE A US CITIZEN. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE AT LEAST 7 YRS OF US RESIDENCY TO PASS THE FEDERAL SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Roles and Responsibilities:
As an Application Developer, you will be responsible for providing high quality technology solutions that address business needs by developing applications within mature technology environments. You will be expected to adhere to 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 business.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AT LEAST ONE ASSESSMENT TO GET YOUR RESUME SUBMITTED. THE TESTS INCLUDE: OO CONCEPTS, C# 2.0, .NET FRAMEWORK 2.0. IF YOU DON'T FEEL STRONG WITH THESE TECHNOLOGIES, YOU ARE NOT A FIT FOR THIS POSITION.
Experience: -Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.
-Must have at least 7 years of US residency to be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance.
-Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience or specialized training) in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Software Engineering, or related discipline.
-4+ years relevant software development work experience
-2+ years of experience with object oriented analysis and design practices (object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, UML)
-3+ years of experience using C# and .NET framework
-Experience in at least two of the following: .NET remoting lol... juaLOL, Message queuing architecture (MQ, MSMQ), Web Service development and XML, MS SQL Server/Transact SQL, Stored procedure coding, MS Report writing, Data Modeling - relational database design/normalization/tuning, High-volume eCommerce infrastructures.
-3+ years of experience using version control system, e.g. Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS)
-2+ years of experience using a structured software development methodology in a large corporate or consulting environment.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work independently as a self-starter, and within a team environment.
-Banking and/or financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required.
-Experience using VB, or VB.NET is a plus, but not required

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Genesis10 currently has several .net openings in Chicago for a large financial client of ours.
You will be responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of applications to satisfy the requirements of one or more user areas.
- Will include hands-on new development as well as support, maintenance or enhancement of existing applications.
- Work closely with client management to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes.
- Research and evaluate alternative solutions and makes recommendations.
Experience: Required skills include:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience or specialized training) in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant software development work experience
- 2+ years of experience with object oriented analysis and design practices (object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, UML)
- 3+ years of experience using C# and .NET framework
Experience in at least two of the following:
- .NET remoting
- Message queuing architecture (MQ, MSMQ)
- Web Service development and XML
- MS SQL Server/Transact SQL
- Stored procedure coding
- MS Report writing
- Data Modeling - relational database design, normalization, tuning
- High-volume eCommerce infrastructures
3+ years of experience using version control system, e.g. Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS)
2+ years of experience using a structured software development methodology in a large corporate or consulting environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter, and within a team environment.
-Banking and/or financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required.
- Experience using VB, or VB.NET is a plus, but not required.
** No third party candidates will be accepted for these roles, Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder and must be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance **

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Logo Designer needed for a downtown Chicago agency serving many of the best-known names in food service, food handling, industrial/ingredient manufacturing and associations. They do promotions, Ad development and Public Relations and aggressively build awareness and equity for the introduction of new brands. Can you bring new and fresh ideas to the table?<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Logo Designer must possess skills in Quark, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop! Possible onsite only!

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Interactive Project Manager

Chicago



Overview

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Employment decisions are evaluated on the basis of an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance and other qualifications. In addition, Arc Worldwide maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Arc has facilities.



Position Requirements: Project Manager

2-5 or more years experience as an Interactive Project Manager

Responsible for taking a project from concept through completion – on schedule, on budget – and meeting or exceeding the expectations of the client and Arc

Collaborates with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client's needs within established constraints

Works with account team as well as any and all members of assigned project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools

Actively participates in all project activities, collaborating on the content and presentation of key client deliverables as required to ensure relevancy, strategy, quality and timeliness

Responsible for managing project financial lifecycle, including estimates, status reporting, revenue forecasts, invoicing, etc.

Create accurate, timely resource requests according to process; ensure that projects are appropriately staffed

Create and maintain project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.

May serve as a "lead" on large clients, working with account teams to nurture client relationships, and monitor opportunities for new business

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We have an immediate need for a Deskside Support Representative in our Oakbrook Terrance, IL location.Provides technical, operations, and training support to users of company's personal computers either by telephone or on-site relative to desktop hardware and software packages. Performs hardware diagnostics and coordinates repairs. Assists in planning and designing PC support systems. Acts as liaison for data transfer systems design and implementation. Installs and tests personal computers, printers, and other peripherals; configures operating system, shrink-wrap programs, and applications software programs. Develops reports and databases. Provides technical support for personal computers.Qualified US Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to "APPLY ONLINE" or send a resume in Word format to with the subject line: Job 2008-2622
Experience: Support IBM PC Desktops(3)Support Networking Interfaces/Protocols(3)Support Communications Software(3)Implement Desktop Operating Systems(3)Support E-Mail Systems/Standards(3)Implement Asset Management Services(3)Use Asset Management Tools(3)Use Customer Specific Tools(3)Support Productivity Applications(3)

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Job Description : Senior Technical Architect

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.





Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Regularly presents new engineering topics to the SE department at staff meetings.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

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Robert Half Technology is assisting one of their best clients, an industry leader, with placing a SQL Database Developer / DBA. The SQL Database Developer will strategically design and implement databases across the organization, while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for defining standards and models for database architectures. The Database Developer will, in addition, evaluate and select all technology components, such as software, hardware, and networking capabilities, for database management systems and applications.

The primary responsibilities of the Database Developer / Administrator are the following: Assess and cultivate long-term strategic goals for database development in conjunction with end users, managers, clients, and other stakeholders; Analyze user requirements and, based on findings, design functional specifications for client/server databases and database applications; Coordinate and work with other technical staff to develop relational databases and secondary databases (i.e. Access); Develop automated database applications, where necessary, using the applicable database packages; Identify data entry, retrieval, change, and delete issues, and work to ensure a high level of data availability; Work with project managers to ensure that data entry, retrieval, change and delete functions meet business requirements for project completion. The Database Developer will also plan and implement capacity and resource expansion to ensure scalability of company databases, identify inefficiencies in current databases and leverage solutions, install and configure relevant components to ensure database access, diagnose and resolve database access and performance issues, design and deploy data table structures, forms, reports, and queries, assist with the design of redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery to ensure effective availability, protection, and integrity of data assets. Other duties include evaluating and selecting database components, including hardware, relational database management systems, ETL software (SQL Servers DTS), metadata management tools, and database design solutions, conducting research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts. This is an ongoing recruiting effort by Robert Half Technology.



<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: This SQL Database Developer position requires a college diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or computer engineering and/or 3+ years equivalent work experience. Certifications in SQL Server 2000 are required for this position. The candidate should have technical experience with developing, installing, configuring and supporting multi-terabyte database environments also technical knowledge of network, PC and platform operating systems, including Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server is required for this position. Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques, database platforms, including SQL Server 2000, ORACLE 11, Access, FoxPro is also required for this position. Experience with database design applications is a plus. Since this is an immediate opening, candidates must be able to interview quickly and start immediately.

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Our Downtown Agency client is looking for a talented Flash Designer with Agency experience. The right person will integrate in a creative team to create rich media banners with on-line video components.

<br/><br/>All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Experience: Proven talent working in Flash Animation and Actionscript is required with a portfolio or sample links to accompany. At least 3 years of experience is preferred.

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Genesis10 is seeking an Application Developer for a major client in the Chicago area. You will need a minimum of 5+ years experience with Java, C++ or C#. In this role, you will be responsible for application development from start to finish on Full Life Cycle projects. Previous experience designing and developing investment banking applications, most likely in Foreign Exchange, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities or Prime brokerage is needed. Local candidates preferred.
Experience: Required Experience/Skills:
- Minimum of 5+ years experience with Java, C++, or C#.
- Previous experience designing and developing investment banking applications, most likely in Foreign Exchange, Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities or Prime brokerage is needed.

Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Agile Development Methodology is a plus!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning team. Take your career to the next level and turn your interest into action. Apply Now! Or, send your resume directly to . The only way to learn more is by taking the next step.

Genesis10 is a business and technology consulting company specializing in project management, business analysis, business transformation and large-scale systems infrastructure and application integration. Genesis10 services a variety of industries including banking and financial services, insurance, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and more. At Genesis10, we recognize that our consultants are our most powerful resource. Selecting only the most talented and experienced consultants provides our clients with the best the industry has to offer. We take pride in attracting the world's finest business and technology consultants.

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Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Medicare Data Analyst
Assignment: Medicare Risk Adjustment
Location: Chicago, IL

Are you a fit?
Are you a detail-oriented analytical thinker? Would you enjoy using your data management and analytical skills to maintain and improve data flow, processes and procedures within the Medicare Operations team?

Assignment Capsule
As a Medicare Data Analyst you will prepare, analyze and store medicare risk adjustment data, transactions and reports. Responsibilities include database creation and management, data retrieval and analysis, data reporting, forms and data storage. You will also serve as the data liaison regarding all data and data management systems between the local and corporate MRA offices.

Assist with managing the flow of information and reporting,
Create and track metrics which tell a story
Focus on process improvement activities by leveraging the use of technology

Key Competencies
Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
Drives for excellence: You are a continuous learner who encourages others to learn. By constantly upgrading your own work, you achieve results and outperform the competition.
Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

Role Essentials
Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, SQL, SQL Server and Visual Basic
3-5 years experience in database management and data reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Role Desirables
Knowledge and experience in health care environment/managed care preferred
Professional demeanor and appearance, strong work ethic, reliable, resourceful, enthusiastic team player


Reporting Relationships
You will report to the Director, Medicare Risk Adjustment

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Diageo, Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



Job Description : Senior Technical Architect.net

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

2. Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

3. Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4. Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6. For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

8. For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

9. Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

10. Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

11. Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

12. Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

13. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

14. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc Wo

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At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Senior Software Engineer (SSE) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, and for owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of junior team members, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SSE's other responsibilities include project estimation, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The SSE position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 5+ years of Java software programming experience

2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

3. Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

4. Thorough familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to Java and J2EE).

5. Experience applying the MVC pattern to web applications using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

6. Been involved in software applications throughout development lifecycle.

7. Familiar with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

8. Proficient with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies.

9. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, JUnit etc.)

10. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.

11. Knowledge of Microsoft.NET Framework and the C# language are a plus but not required.



Education and Experience

BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent work experience

Typically requires 5 years experience in full lifecycle application development capacity.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Today, Humana is a leader in consumer engagement. Throughout its diversified customer portfolio, the company provides guidance that can both help lower costs and lead to a better health plan experience.

Role: Medicare Data Analyst
Assignment: Medicare Risk Adjustment
Location: Chicago, IL

Are you a fit?
Are you a detail-oriented analytical thinker? Would you enjoy using your data management and analytical skills to maintain and improve data flow, processes and procedures within the Medicare Operations team?

Assignment Capsule
As a Medicare Data Analyst you will prepare, analyze and store medicare risk adjustment data, transactions and reports. Responsibilities include database creation and management, data retrieval and analysis, data reporting, forms and data storage. You will also serve as the data liaison regarding all data and data management systems between the local and corporate MRA offices.

Assist with managing the flow of information and reporting,
Create and track metrics which tell a story
Focus on process improvement activities by leveraging the use of technology

Key Competencies
Builds Trust: You honor your word by doing what you say you are going to do.
Drives for excellence: You are a continuous learner who encourages others to learn. By constantly upgrading your own work, you achieve results and outperform the competition.
Implementation/Execution: You are good at organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Problem Solving: You are a problem solver with the ability to encourage others in collaborative problem solving. Acting as both a broker and consultant regarding resources, you engage others in problem solving without taking over.

Role Essentials
Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of MS Access, MS Excel, SQL, SQL Server and Visual Basic
3-5 years experience in database management and data reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Role Desirables
Knowledge and experience in health care environment/managed care preferred
Professional demeanor and appearance, strong work ethic, reliable, resourceful, enthusiastic team player


Reporting Relationships
You will report to the Director, Medicare Risk Adjustment

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Interactive Project Manager

Chicago



Overview

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Employment decisions are evaluated on the basis of an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance and other qualifications. In addition, Arc Worldwide maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Arc has facilities.



Position Requirements: Project Manager

2-5 or more years experience as an Interactive Project Manager

Responsible for taking a project from concept through completion – on schedule, on budget – and meeting or exceeding the expectations of the client and Arc

Collaborates with the project team to identify strategies and solutions that will best meet the client's needs within established constraints

Works with account team as well as any and all members of assigned project team to estimate costs and timing for tasks such as project strategy, functional design, visual design, technology requirements, etc., utilizing established estimating process and tools

Actively participates in all project activities, collaborating on the content and presentation of key client deliverables as required to ensure relevancy, strategy, quality and timeliness

Responsible for managing project financial lifecycle, including estimates, status reporting, revenue forecasts, invoicing, etc.

Create accurate, timely resource requests according to process; ensure that projects are appropriately staffed

Create and maintain project documentation such as estimates, project plans, proposals, statements of work, status reports (internal and external), change requests, functional specifications, etc.

May serve as a "lead" on large clients, working with account teams to nurture client relationships, and monitor opportunities for new business

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Genesis10 currently has several .net openings in Chicago for a large financial client of ours.
You will be responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of applications to satisfy the requirements of one or more user areas.
- Will include hands-on new development as well as support, maintenance or enhancement of existing applications.
- Work closely with client management to identify and specify complex business requirements and processes.
- Research and evaluate alternative solutions and makes recommendations.
Experience: Required skills include:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience or specialized training) in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant software development work experience
- 2+ years of experience with object oriented analysis and design practices (object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, UML)
- 3+ years of experience using C# and .NET framework
Experience in at least two of the following:
- .NET remoting
- Message queuing architecture (MQ, MSMQ)
- Web Service development and XML
- MS SQL Server/Transact SQL
- Stored procedure coding
- MS Report writing
- Data Modeling - relational database design, normalization, tuning
- High-volume eCommerce infrastructures
3+ years of experience using version control system, e.g. Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS)
2+ years of experience using a structured software development methodology in a large corporate or consulting environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter, and within a team environment.
-Banking and/or financial services industry experience is a plus, but not required.
- Experience using VB, or VB.NET is a plus, but not required.
** No third party candidates will be accepted for these roles, Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder and must be able to pass US Federal Security Clearance **

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We have an immediate need for a Deskside Support Representative in our Oakbrook Terrance, IL location.Provides technical, operations, and training support to users of company's personal computers either by telephone or on-site relative to desktop hardware and software packages. Performs hardware diagnostics and coordinates repairs. Assists in planning and designing PC support systems. Acts as liaison for data transfer systems design and implementation. Installs and tests personal computers, printers, and other peripherals; configures operating system, shrink-wrap programs, and applications software programs. Develops reports and databases. Provides technical support for personal computers.Qualified US Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to "APPLY ONLINE" or send a resume in Word format to with the subject line: Job 2008-2622
Experience: Support IBM PC Desktops(3)Support Networking Interfaces/Protocols(3)Support Communications Software(3)Implement Desktop Operating Systems(3)Support E-Mail Systems/Standards(3)Implement Asset Management Services(3)Use Asset Management Tools(3)Use Customer Specific Tools(3)Support Productivity Applications(3)

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Job Description : Senior Technical Architect

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.





Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Regularly presents new engineering topics to the SE department at staff meetings.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Senior Software Engineer (SSE) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, and for owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of junior team members, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SSE's other responsibilities include project estimation, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The SSE position reports directly to the Director of Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 5+ years of Java software programming experience

2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

3. Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

4. Thorough familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to Java and J2EE).

5. Experience applying the MVC pattern to web applications using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

6. Been involved in software applications throughout development lifecycle.

7. Familiar with the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology.

8. Proficient with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies.

9. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, JUnit etc.)

10. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.

11. Knowledge of Microsoft.NET Framework and the C# language are a plus but not required.



Education and Experience

BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent work experience

Typically requires 5 years experience in full lifecycle application development capacity.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on...We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of applications, and for owning their applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. In addition to development responsibilities, this individual performs basic maintenance tasks on the departments development environment. This includes patching of servers, hardware replacement, monitoring backups, provisioning and de-provisioning of user rights, and acting as liaison to the IT department. The SE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.Intermediate knowledge of server administration on both Windows and UNIX platforms. Should be experience in applying security patches, setting up and monitoring backups, user administration, and basic hardware maintenance.

2.1-3 years of Java/J2EE and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications

3.Familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4.Familiarity with relational database design concepts for OLTP systems, with specific experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6.Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. Experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

8.Intermediate knowledge of web interface programming, including HTML, CSS, and basic graphic optimization and slicing.

9.Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

10.Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

11.Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

12.Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Planning/Analysis

-Implements architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features as specified by senior resources

-Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

-Collaborates in the writing of thorough, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

-Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form.



Execution

-Follows the Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

-Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

-Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

-Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

-Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

-Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

-Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Job Description : Senior Technical Architect

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



This particular position will favor Microsoft.NET



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.





Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

Regularly presents new engineering topics to the SE department at staff meetings.

Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

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At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Diageo, Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on... We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



Job Description : Senior Technical Architect.net

Department : U.S. Software Engineering



Purpose

The Senior Technical Architect (STA) is responsible for design and development of complex applications, owning the applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases, auditing of applications developed by other staff members, leading teams of developers, and mentoring more junior developers. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, supervision of development activities on large projects, acting as liaison to the project manager (PM), and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The STA's other responsibilities include estimation of large and complex projects, providing detailed documentation, mentoring of other members of the team, and enhancement of the Engineering Group's application frameworks and toolsets. The STA position reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1. 7+ years of Java and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications. This particular position will skew more strongly toward Microsoft.NET.

2. Achievement of official vendor-approved certification in one or more development subset. Certifications in the areas of Microsoft.NET and Java/J2EE are preferred.

3. Expert-level knowledge of Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4. Expert-level knowledge of relational database design for both OLTP and OLAP systems, with expertise in SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. For Java Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6. For Java Positions Only: Significant experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. For Java Positions Only : Significant experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, JSF, Apache Commons, etc.

8. For Microsoft.NET Positions Only: Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft.NET Frameworks 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 using Visual Studio.NET and the C# programming language

9. Experience applying the MVC Model 2 pattern to web applications

10. Past involvement leading large teams in the development software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

11. Familiarity with Agile development philosophy

12. Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

13. Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

14. Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Planning/Analysis

Formulates graceful architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features using UML and basic diagramming skills

Leads engineering team members to determine project scope, and to accurately determine project work estimates and timelines.

Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

Mentors more junior team members

Creates extensive, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form. Must be able to speak and write confidently in client-facing situations.



Execution

Follows and contributes to Arc Wo

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

At Arc, you'll work with a team of smart marketers and gain global marketing insights, as we share our capabilities across 37 offices in 31 countries. And talk about our marquis list of clients! We partner with Disney, Kellogg, McDonald's, Procter & Gamble, Purina, Visa, Whirlpool, and the list goes on...We're also part of Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth-largest marketing and communications company.



As a member of the Arc Worldwide team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a wide array of marketing practice areas, share ideas with some of the best minds in the business, and meet creative and professional challenges. Are you ready?



The Software Engineer is responsible for design and development of applications, and for owning their applications through QA, Production Deploy and Application Maintenance phases. Responsibilities include implementation and completion of assigned development tasks, and ensuring quality deliverables throughout the application lifecycle. The SE's other responsibilities include project estimation and providing detailed documentation. In addition to development responsibilities, this individual performs basic maintenance tasks on the departments development environment. This includes patching of servers, hardware replacement, monitoring backups, provisioning and de-provisioning of user rights, and acting as liaison to the IT department. The SE position reports directly to a Software Engineering Manager.



Essential Job Functions



Technical Skills and Experience

1.Intermediate knowledge of server administration on both Windows and UNIX platforms. Should be experience in applying security patches, setting up and monitoring backups, user administration, and basic hardware maintenance.

2.1-3 years of Java/J2EE and/or Microsoft.NET software programming experience, specializing in web applications

3.Familiarity with Object-oriented design concepts, and with Design Patterns (particularly relating to J2EE/Java or Microsoft.NET/C#).

4.Familiarity with relational database design concepts for OLTP systems, with specific experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 or Oracle 9.0i/10g.

5. Intermediate knowledge and understanding of J2EE technologies and implementations.

6.Experience with J2EE Application Servers (JBoss, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic)

7. Experience using STRUTS framework Knowledgeable with application frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate

8.Intermediate knowledge of web interface programming, including HTML, CSS, and basic graphic optimization and slicing.

9.Past involvement in software applications throughout the full development lifecycle.

10.Proficiency with XML and knowledgeable of associated technologies such as schemas, XSLT, transformers and parsers.

11.Familiar with application development and deployment strategies (CVS, VSS & other source code control applications, Ant, CruiseControl, NUnit, JUnit etc.)

12.Knowledge of Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies (Macromedia Flex, Laszlo) a plus but not required.



Planning/Analysis

-Implements architectures and high-level designs for new applications and application features as specified by senior resources

-Enhances and re-factors existing application frameworks to develop more comprehensive development tools, to minimize future application development effort, and to foster greater code reuse.

-Collaborates in the writing of thorough, intuitive documentation for application components, frameworks, processes etc.

-Presents accurate technical information, in written and oral form.



Execution

-Follows the Arc World Wide development standards and guidelines.

-Attends status meetings which may include all members of the project team, including project managers, user-centered design specialists, designers, QA analysts, systems architects, and hosting operations team to ensure all functional requirements of the assigned development task have been considered and can be implemented according to plan.

-Ensures that development possibilities and realities are clearly communicated to project team.

-Develops reusable, flexible, accurate, well-documented code for broad user base.

-Works with QA Analysts as necessary to resolve issues.

-Clearly documents code, testing results, and application changes in a timely fashion.

-Provides maintenance of their own personal development environments.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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