Our client, located in the heart of the financial district in downtown Chicago is searching for a Software Developer to provide technical knowledge in all areas of applications programming, system design and archive and retrieval methods. This firm is expanding it's team and is looking for professionals who would like to be part of a collaborative team. This candidate must exude high level of professionalism and have excellent communication skills. The position will involve all phases of the development lifecycle. Candidate will be expected to analyze user specifications and requirements, establish a detailed program specification through these discussions, and then translated this into the programming language. Candidate will also be involved in encodes, tests, debugs and documentation on large, complex projects. Financial industry experience is a plus. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<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: Java and JSP/Jakarta Struts, experience in either VB Script, Java Script or Perl. Reporting experience is also required, preferably Crystal Reports. Any experience with ASP/HTML, Lotus Notes Development will be looked at very highly. Experience with testing Framework such as JUnit and Versioning software such as Ant are a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

A downtown Chicago client of Robert Half Technology is looking for SQL Application Developer with financial services experience. This role will consist of the following: Supporting middle-office clients in post-trade functions (mainly Tier1 banks and brokers), specifically in the futures/options arena. First-hand client contact, both via phone and on-site visits. New installations, upgrades, bug fixing/testing, as well as some remote off-hours support. This is fast-paced role in which the candidate will be asked to work with a global support team to resolve client issues as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<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: Solid Database experience including SQL Stored Procedures and Triggers (Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server). Advanced programming/debugging/testing skills in MS Visual Basic with DAO/ADO, Object Rexx. Intermediate level knowledge of MS Visual C++. It would be desirable for the candidate to be familiar with post-trade processing and clearing on the futures and options exchanges (CME, NYMEX, NYBOT, MFE, etc.), or to have a financial services background. 2+ years experience in a similar position is a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is looking for a Java Software Engineer. This person will design, write and unit test Java code from specified requirements. Responsibilities will include object oriented design and development, create and maintain specifications and design documents, unit testing and helping QA in test case development. This position works closely with the Project Manager and Application Architect on developing and executing the technical work plan. To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jessica Delopez at or (312) 616-7974.<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 using Java, 1+ years in J2EE (Especially EJB and JMS technologies), experience in SWING based desktop applications, SQL and Oracle experience is desired but experience with LUNIX or Linux is a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

IT Ascent is a leading national technology solutions firm. We implement tactical and strategic solutions through our flexible global delivery model. By partnering with our clients to craft solutions through creative people and a proven engagement methodology, we are able to successfully drive enterprise initiatives.





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seeking a senior applications developer who has experience working with ASP.NET, SQL, and other web-based technologies to aid our ongoing effort in the area of new/existing development for a globally distributed applications environment. This person must be detail oriented and have the skills necessary to lead a team.







Requirements


Mandatory Working Experience


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Three years of ASP.NET development

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Three years of CSS, XHTML and JavaScript development

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Two years of XML/XSLT

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Advanced fluency in SQL and complex stored procedure development

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Has worked in multi-developer environments participating in full development lifecycle from design through product rollout



Mandatory Qualifications


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Experience with .NET development environment

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Thorough understanding of database concepts

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Experience with a SQL-based server product

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Strong communication, problem solving, and research skills


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Strong enthusiasm for working with computers and the creation of quality software




Desirable Qualifications

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Experience working in a distributed client/server environment

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Windows 2000 and/or Windows XP

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Experience with PVCS Version Manager and/or Microsoft Visual SourceSafe

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Familiar with Web 2.0 technologies (Blogs, Wikis, RSS, AJAX, etc.)

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Familiar with data warehouse concepts

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Familiar with Microsoft Sharepoint portal server

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Experience with Microsoft Office development/customization



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Carry out maintenance work across a portfolio of sixteen (16) web products.

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Work independently or with a team producing web applications from specifications

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Manage the source control process

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Coordinate and produce application builds

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Organize details for promotion of application to testing environment



Interested? Please send resume in MS Word to











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

Robert Half Technology has a client in downtown Chicago searching for a C#/C++ Developer. This position will include the following responsibilities: Technical Project Management: analysis and conception for new software including relationship with Exchanges and Functional Analysts. Implementation of the functional requirements. Programming and testing. Troubleshooting. Please contact Jessica DeLopez at or (312) 616-7974.<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: Strong knowledge in C/C++, Unix, Linux, Windows. Exchange API Autonomous, rigorous, willing to learn in an international and multicultural environment. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client is a large university in Chicago looking for a web developer to join their team for a long term freelance position. This could possibly turn into a contract to hire position. In this position you will be the lead developer on a variety of internal and external websites and would provide direction and implementation on enhancements in design, content placement, structure and functionality. <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: In this position you must have at least 4+ years developing websites and have a portfolio to show your work! You must be very strong in HTML hand coding and must have experience developing web portals. Must also feel comfortable working in ASP.net. In this position you will be working in the following programs; DHTML, XHTML, XML,Javascript, CSS and Dreamweaver To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Our client, located in the heart of downtown Chicago, is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer. This person will design and write software code for the internal and external facing software delivery system. Responsibilities will include object oriented design and development, create and maintain specifications and design documents, unit testing and helping QA in test case development. This position works closely with the Project Manager and Application Architect on developing and executing the technical work plan. To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jessica Delopez at or (312) 616-7974.<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: 5+ years using Java, 3+ years in object oriented design, 3+ years in J2EE (Especially EJB and JMS technologies), experience in SWING based desktop applications, SQL and Oracle experience is desired but experience with LUNIX or Linux is a must. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

We are currently seeking to fill a Unix Systems Administrator ? Team Lead position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Overview:
This position will be a technical team lead within the Operations Unix platform team. Duties will include a combination of systems administration, performance monitoring and tuning, and project planning. Technology exposure will include HP SAN (XP1024), HP-UX, Virtual Partitioning, Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas File System, Veritas Cluster Server, Oracle9i RAC integration, and Veritas NetBackup.

Responsibilities:
- Ensure projects are implemented that meet quality standards, business/technical requirements, budgets and deadlines.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.

Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Technical leadership skills to assist teams in the design, development, and implementation of non-production and production environments
- Experience in leading projects, delegating tasks, and able to work productively in teams
- Must be able to guide and delegate tasks effectively to others, balancing resources with skills and priorities.
- Experience with technical support and testing of HP Unix systems, expertise with LAN and WAN based systems
- Experience with High Availability and Clustering Technologies
- SAN storage implementations using HP Hitachi based SAN technologies
- Participated in the design and development of large-scale, highly available, global applications in a distributed computing environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of hardware, peripherals, and systems
- Experience in the design and implementation of complex technical solutions
- Familiar with Oracle database and full systems development life cycle

Education/Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years technical experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, Masters preferred

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here