Senior C++ Software Engineer - 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 C++ Software Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION Description: Job Description: This individual will be part of a small core development group that is responsible for developing and maintaining highly scalable, multi tiered trading applications and infrastructure. This hands-on role will work on high performance exchange connectivity and the infrastructure required to make that happen - Extensive experience in creating/supporting real-time multithreaded C++ applications on Unix/Linux - 5+ years experience with STL, BOOST or ACE libraries; knowledge/effective use of performance and memory profilers - Experience in developing exchange connectivity components and knowledge of Exchange protocols and APIs is a big plus - Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns - Basic knowledge of scripting such as Perl or Python - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Good understanding of the internals of the operating systems or networks, TCP/IP and enterprise messaging solutions such as TIBCO - Ability to work on a complete project lifecycle, from the requirement capturing, to design, development and final deployment to production - Ability to work in a team environment or individually - Ability to work on multiple projects and to come up with proper project estimates - Knowledge of financial markets and securities - 5+ years experience working directly with Traders or with production support team; ability to troubleshoot and resolve production problems when under pressure Candidate Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or its equivalent - At least 5+ years hands on development experience - Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities This client prefers to have candidates out of the trading industry (prop firms, banks, hedge funds, etc.), but open to other industries if talent has a passion for the financial industry, trade as a hobby, etc. Candidates from a high-frequency trading background are a plus. The environment is extremely fast-paced, entrepreneurial and driven. If talent is coming in from outside of the industry, they should be coming from environments such as or similar to Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, etc. These candidates need to be driven and have been trained well. This is the kind of environment where the traders will come up with an idea and ask the developers to work it out on a whiteboard while they are all sitting in the same room. In this role they will be interacting with traders and will be exposed to a variety of areas within IT. TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Reporting Architect-Business Objects in Chicago, IL

Application/Enterprise Architecture, Design Patterns, UML the Custom Objects role requires someone who specializes in custom reporting with BO (Business Objects) and Crystal. This will be a Reporting Architect of sorts. It is important they have prior experience in the architecture listed below, J2EE, Spring and Hibernate, to effectively implement their reporting strategy Experience: Business Objects, Crystal RAS SDK, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Oracle, To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

TSM ADMINISTRATOR - 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 TSM ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION Requirements: • Transition, discovery, and knowledge transfer for BAU support of TSM backup servers. • The majority of systems will have TSM, however a general knowledge of backup and recovery methods and operations are required. • ADSM &TSM Products. • TSM, Customer-facing skills. TAKE ACTION! Why wait another day? It is time to act! Apply NOW and join the CDI Team TODAY!!! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP Basis Security Manager in Chicago, IL

Our Client currently seeks a SAP Basis Security Manager with GlobalEnterprise experience for 3-6 month CONTRACT-TO-HIRE positions.-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYJob Description:•Build and lead the on-/offshore SAP Basis Operations team to support a global company.•The responsibilities include day-to-day management of the SAP Basis and Security team in a ECC6.0, CRM2007, BI, GRC, BPC (Outlooksoft), Portal and XI, currently with 3,000+ Global users.•The Basis Manager will also be responsible for overall Basis strategy and roadmap, upgrade-planning, project management, budgeting and metrics.•Requires hands-on support as needed•The responsibilities include day-to-day management of the SAP Basis and Security team, allocating and monitoring the workflow to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assignments and projects within the established time frame and quality standards. •Will manage and schedule Basis and Security Staff to provide 24x7 availability. •Installation of new SAP systems and instances to meet expanding business requirements including translation into HW/SW requirements and project delivery plans. •Oversee daily monitoring of all the SAP systems and development of appropriate metrics.This position will collaborate and communicate with SAP Functional, Technical teams and other support groups for projects or to resolve system issues. •Maintain and update policies, procedures and controls for the operation of the SAP systems, including backup/recovery, to be in compliance with SOX and general IT Security requirements. •Coordinate periodic SOX audits with Internal and External Audit personnel and lead potential mitigation efforts. •Develop, maintain and document standard operating procedures, including backup and recovery of the SAP system, system error detection procedures, database reorganization and SAP background job scheduling. •Provide technical SAP expertise in the selection of new hardware and software platforms.•In addition, the Basis/Security Manager will define the Basis/Security strategy and roadmap, provide SAP technical thought-leadership and knowledge, lead the team to explore, test and recommend/implement new technologies from SAP and partners, and initiate/manage upgrades and projects around scalability, HA, ITIL, virtualization, security, SOX, DR, operational metrics etc. Job Requirements:• 15+ years of IT experience• 10+ years of SAP Basis experience across ERP, CRM, BI, Portal, XI (and GRC) on Microsoft or OracleHands-on Basis skills are required• 5+ years of demonstrated Basis Team leadership and management of large-size High-Availability complex SAP/MS and/or SAP/Oracle environments.• Experience in developing, staffing and retaining highly technical employees• Experience implementing and supporting SAP audit controls and monitoring solutions (e.g. GRC, etc.)• Experience across all SAP Basis disciplines: Daily Operations, User/Security Management, Upgrade and Patch Management, ABAP and Java, Web-servers, vmware, MS SQLDB, SAN, Oracle 11x…etc.• Experience in setting up and managing near/off-shore resources and contractors.• Defined and implemented strategic plans with goals and objectives• Proven ability to manage time-critical projects (planning, scheduling, monitoring)• Customer-centric and Service minded – ability to interact with all levels of users• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including Power-Point presentations.• Knowledge/experience in ITIL, SOX, ISO etc.• Team leadership skills required to manage internal and external teams that will be developing, implementing and maintaining the global SAP Environment and Security Experience: SALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYIf you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses, we will only be personally contacting the most qualified candidates. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Customer Service - Stable and Growing Call Center - $9-10/hour!!! in Chicago, IL

Stable and growing outsourced call center is seeking Bilingual Client Care Representatives to join their team! Requirements below absolutely must be met--qualified candidates will be contacted directly after applying! Note: There are both part-time and full-time openings. Both types of positions *require* availability every day of the week (including Saturday, Sunday, *and* holidays), flexibility to work evenings, and flexibility to have a changing schedule on a weekly or biweekly basis. You will be taking inbound calls to provide superior customer service in the capacities of taking orders, general customer service and question-answer resolution, after-hours telephone answering services, etc. ~ You must have at least 2 years of experience in customer service requiring high-volume customer satisfaction. Experience working partially or completely over the telephone a plus. ~ You *must* be fully bilingual in English and Spanish. ~ You must have basic computer skills and be able to type 25-30 wpm at least. ~ You must demonstrate excellent, upbeat, and positive customer service over the phone and provide at least two professional references to verify your customer service skills. Demonstrated job stability and key success stories in customer satisfaction are important to note. ~ This position pays $9-10/hour, and long-term potential for growth and training exist. Please submit your resume for review today--qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Outbound Fund Raising Specialists - On-Going Temporary Project - $10-13/hour!!! in Chicago, IL

Our client has a regular, on-going need for outbound call center representatives to work on fund raising projects! This is a temporary opportunity expected to last 6 weeks, but candidates who perform well are eligible for extension if they have excellent results, attendance, and attitude. You will be making outbound calls to local business to identify members of the community who are able to assist in donating their time to a fund raising event/campaign. You will be working off of moderately warm leads, and it is critical that you demonstrate excellent customer service, strong persuasive skills, and extroverted attitude! You will be expected to hit small goals set by the client, and this position is expected to be 25-30 hours a week. Pay is $10-13/hour, and previous call center/similar experience is a plus. Qualified candidates, please send your resume in today! Those who meet the appropriate qualifications will be contacted directly to schedule an interview. Please note that it is AppleOne's policy to conduct reference checks, and candidates must be prepared to comply with our referencing policies and offer contact information for previous supervisors of recent temporary and permanent assignments. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP BUSINESS ANALYST in Chicago, IL

Our Client currently seeks several SAP BUSINESS ANALYST'S with GlobalEnterprise experience for 3-6 month CONTRACT-TO-HIRE positions.-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYPOSITION 1. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST!o Experience with or knowledge of inventory management, logistics, warehousemanagement, manufacturing, and sourcing/procurement o Team Leadership o MM, LE, and WM Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred)POSITION 2. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST! o Experience with or knowledge of manufacturing, manufacturing engineering,inventory management, and warehouse management o Team Leadership o SCM/PP Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred)POSITION 3. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST!o Experience with, or knowledge of marketing, sales, contracts, ordermanagement, distribution, and warehouse management. o Team Leadership o CRM/SD Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred)POSITION 4. • 5 years of SAP implementation experience, including: o GLOBAL Enterprise experience a MUST!o Experience with or knowledge of sourcing, procurement, inventory management,logistics, and warehouse management. o Team Leadership o SRM/MM Design and Configuration o Business Process Modeling (ARIS preferred) Experience: SALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYIf you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses, we will only be personally contacting the most qualified candidates. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Director of Information Technology in Chicago, IL

I am currently looking for a Director of Information Technology that has worked within the Pharmaceutical industry. You will be responsible for application development, forecasting, and develop best practices for the organization. If you are an entrepreneur that has a pharmaceutical background, please submit your resume to or call 312.616.7974. Experience: Candidate MUST have a Healthcare/Pharmaceutical background with at least 5+ years in a management position. Must have a BS/BA in relevant field, MS or PMP certification is advantageous. Candidate should be exposed to the full SDLC, and expert level with MS Office. You must have excellent communication both verbal and written. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

SAP Basis Security Manager in Chicago, IL

Our Client currently seeks a SAP Basis Security Manager with GlobalEnterprise experience for 3-6 month CONTRACT-TO-HIRE positions.-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYJob Description:•Build and lead the on-/offshore SAP Basis Operations team to support a global company.•The responsibilities include day-to-day management of the SAP Basis and Security team in a ECC6.0, CRM2007, BI, GRC, BPC (Outlooksoft), Portal and XI, currently with 3,000+ Global users.•The Basis Manager will also be responsible for overall Basis strategy and roadmap, upgrade-planning, project management, budgeting and metrics.•Requires hands-on support as needed•The responsibilities include day-to-day management of the SAP Basis and Security team, allocating and monitoring the workflow to ensure the accurate and timely completion of assignments and projects within the established time frame and quality standards. •Will manage and schedule Basis and Security Staff to provide 24x7 availability. •Installation of new SAP systems and instances to meet expanding business requirements including translation into HW/SW requirements and project delivery plans. •Oversee daily monitoring of all the SAP systems and development of appropriate metrics.This position will collaborate and communicate with SAP Functional, Technical teams and other support groups for projects or to resolve system issues. •Maintain and update policies, procedures and controls for the operation of the SAP systems, including backup/recovery, to be in compliance with SOX and general IT Security requirements. •Coordinate periodic SOX audits with Internal and External Audit personnel and lead potential mitigation efforts. •Develop, maintain and document standard operating procedures, including backup and recovery of the SAP system, system error detection procedures, database reorganization and SAP background job scheduling. •Provide technical SAP expertise in the selection of new hardware and software platforms.•In addition, the Basis/Security Manager will define the Basis/Security strategy and roadmap, provide SAP technical thought-leadership and knowledge, lead the team to explore, test and recommend/implement new technologies from SAP and partners, and initiate/manage upgrades and projects around scalability, HA, ITIL, virtualization, security, SOX, DR, operational metrics etc. Job Requirements:• 15+ years of IT experience• 10+ years of SAP Basis experience across ERP, CRM, BI, Portal, XI (and GRC) on Microsoft or OracleHands-on Basis skills are required• 5+ years of demonstrated Basis Team leadership and management of large-size High-Availability complex SAP/MS and/or SAP/Oracle environments.• Experience in developing, staffing and retaining highly technical employees• Experience implementing and supporting SAP audit controls and monitoring solutions (e.g. GRC, etc.)• Experience across all SAP Basis disciplines: Daily Operations, User/Security Management, Upgrade and Patch Management, ABAP and Java, Web-servers, vmware, MS SQLDB, SAN, Oracle 11x…etc.• Experience in setting up and managing near/off-shore resources and contractors.• Defined and implemented strategic plans with goals and objectives• Proven ability to manage time-critical projects (planning, scheduling, monitoring)• Customer-centric and Service minded – ability to interact with all levels of users• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including Power-Point presentations.• Knowledge/experience in ITIL, SOX, ISO etc.• Team leadership skills required to manage internal and external teams that will be developing, implementing and maintaining the global SAP Environment and Security Experience: SALARY: Open (based upon experience and qualifications)-- MUST BE A US CITIZEN...(NO GREEN CARD HOLDERS or EAD VISA HOLDERS)-- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSER OR TRANSFER H1B-VISA'S-- PLEASE!! NO 3RD PARTIES-- NO PAID RELOCATION IS OFFERED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITYIf you are interested and qualified, please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immediate consideration. Unfortunately, due to the volume of responses, we will only be personally contacting the most qualified candidates. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

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