Senior E-Trading Systems Engineer in Chicago, IL

Sr. E-Trading Systems Engineer with Extensive E-Trading Experience Employment Type : FTE (Full time Employment) Job Description/Responsibilities: This position assists and participates in the E-Trading team in tactical and strategic operations in the E-Trading group of The Client Company in Chicago. Take ownership and assist in resolving all E-Trading related tasks i.e. PATS, Trading Technologies, GL, ULLINK, ORC, Firewall issues related to E-Trading, security and others that arise through the different work groups that we deal with, i.e. E-Trading Support, FFM, Exchanges, The Client Company, and other Client Company offices, etc. Become 3rd level support for all E-Trading related incidents. Assist in evaluating/testing/designing and implementing different ISV (TT, GL, PATS, ULLINK, ORC, etc.) front end applications and installing and configuring of back end applications. Assisting in the testing, evaluating, and maintaining of hardware firmware, OS patching of Unix/Linux Servers. Top Skills: E-Trading ULLINK TTM MISS Servers PATS Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in E-Trading server related maintenance and installation of Windows and Sun environments. At least 7 years of more in Information Technology. Have in depth knowledge of Trading Technologies (TT) and PATS, and other ISVs. Have in depth knowledge of UNIX server hardware and technologies. The ability to pro-actively learn through the use of documentation and web based resources like forums, vendor publications and knowledge bases. The Company: Top Financial Company located in/near Chicago, IL. Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate Benefits 401K To Apply: E-mail your Word resume to and include the E-Trading Systems Engineer, 10512 and your full contact information. *** IT Ascent is a premier IT consulting company with a flexible person, team, project approach that allows us to connect experienced consultants with positions at our more than 40 Fortune-ranked clients in the financial service, life science, technology and public sectors. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Business Analyst in Chicago, IL

The Business Analyst is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of business application processes to meet the organization's information needs. The Business Analysts are a sub-team of the Enterprise Applications team which is responsible for the design, build, test, deployment and ongoing maintenance of applications to support Business. The Business Analyst is responsible for requirements gathering and to-be process definition. They are a liaison between the business community and the Information Services department to support the business processes. This position will participate primarily, but not exclusively on SAP projects as well as on-going maintenance requests. Experience: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree is a plus. Prefer 3-5 years experience in information systems development life cycles, package software solutions and/or application delivery. Prefer 3-5 years relevant industry experience. SAP experience a strong plus. Must have experience with creating functional specifications and creating process design documentation. Must have experience with business analysis, business process design and application delivery. Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, collaboration skills, adaptability skills and planning and organization skills. CRM experience in Service Management and/or Leasing a plus. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

User Interface Designer/Developer in Chicago, IL

We seek and experienced UI Designer for a challenging contract assignment located in downtown Chicago. Our direct client is a well known organization that is looking to do a full scale redesign on one of their large web sites. You would be involved from the beginning as you evaluate the current site then work closely with key staff to create a page by page set-up and flow using wire-frames. Once that is completed you will play a critical role in putting the new design into production using HTML ('Clean Code' approach), CSS, and various graphics packages. The start date for the project is Monday April 16th with the project is expected to last approximately 2 months. Chicago area applicants only please. Experience: UI Design, Wire-frames, Visio, HTML, CSS, Web site best practices, graphics software. **The ideal candidate is a "Creative Technologist" that is part Information Architect, part UI Designer, and part HTML coder. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Application Architect in Chicago, IL

We are currently seeking to fill an Application Architect 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. Responsibilities: - Work closely with business and technology counterparts to understand the enterprise objectives and initiatives and their impact on the application architecture environment - Develop and maintain the enterprise application architecture strategy and associated reference architectures/blueprints (based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack) that are aligned with the enterprise objectives and initiatives and the overall technical strategy with respect to budget, functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to architectural goals and principles - Develop and maintain the business case and roadmap (project plan, budget, and interim architectures) that are aligned with the overall project portfolio to implement the enterprise application architecture strategy and architectures - Develop documents and present to communicate and build consensus with business and technology counterparts on the enterprise application architecture strategy, associated reference architectures/blueprints, and roadmap - Develop, maintain, and enforce common conventions, standards, and technologies across the IT landscape - Oversee the selection, design, and implementation of the appropriate application solutions needed to deliver the application architecture strategy and architectures - Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to project activities to ensure solutions are being implemented per the architectures - Provide Level 3 escalation support to project and operations activities - Provide thought leadership on application architecture and conduct technical research to stay abreast of trends and identify points of view and new technologies that will improve the business or technology landscapes - Lead small teams of architects and engineers in the development of the application architecture Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 5 years of experience performing application architecture work and experience as a application architect in a leadership role - Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting application solutions based on the Oracle eBusiness technology stack and associated technologies such as the J2EE platform - BS in Computer Science or related field required, Masters preferred - Strong business and technical acumen - Ability to translate highly complex and ambiguous problems into actionable components and lead the solutioning efforts - Experience with blueprinting and developing conceptual, logical, and technical architecture models - Excellent communication, presentation and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics and build consensus among business and technical constituents - Self-starter with excellent organization, administrative, interpersonal skills and project management Preferred Qualifications: - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization - Experience developing high level plans and budgets - Experience leading and developing small teams of architects and engineers - Very strong technical leadership and ability to command respect at all levels of the organization 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. Experience: Desired skills: . To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Software Developer in Chicago, IL

SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED EXCELLENT .NET EXPERTISE SEEKING HANDS-EXPERTISE DEVELOPING CODE Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 46,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aon's account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients' organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy. Introduction The software design environment for Aon/Impact Forecasting incorporates a Microsoft Visual Studio framework base on .NET technology using C# (?C sharp?) and SQL/SQL Express as Database. Individuals which wish to join the design team must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work in the fast-paced high-pressure environment. Software Engineer/Analyst Software development engineer with background in Computer Science or MIS experience. Bachelors degree minimum required. Must have 4 to 6 years experience in developing application (using Object Oriented methodology) in MS Visual Studio, preferably in C++/C# languages. Development experience with SQL Server Programming using ADO.NET, ODBC is plus. At least 2 years of Object Oriented development experience with full Software development lifecycle. Should have knowledge of various report generation tools such as Crystal Reports or other Microsoft based reporting facilities such as Report Viewer. Knowledge of MapObjects GIS software from ESRI is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Duties: Engineer must work with production/research team to produce required features. Involve in documentation, design and development of application. Develop report generation facilities within in-house applications. Report generation provides complete dissemination of scientific analysis of insurance related data via databases, text files, GIS mapping, and various graphic formats. We seek a deleper who wants to be hands on not manage projects. Insurance, Investments or Trading (Merchantile Exchange or CBOT) Industry required. In return for your expertise, Aon offers excellent benefits and compensation to include tuition assistance, 401(K), and the opportunity to grow your career! Please peruse our website to learn more about us: www.aon.com To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Temp to Full Time Interactive Project Manager in Chicago, IL

Project Manager is needed for a project with this company. Candidate must be extremely detailed and organized, great communication skills both written and verbal, excellent client communication skills, This is a PC environment. You will Temp for 4 months prior to a decision being made for the opportunity to go on a permanent full time hire. The hours will be 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. On occasions you may need to stay after 5. Must know a Project Management program like Microsoft Project. If you know Visio that is a PLUS! Candidate must be well versed in interactive software's that are used. You will be working with the interactive Design team and you need to understand what they are talking about. You must live in the Chicago land area to qualify for this position.<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: Project management experience. Must know a project management program like Microsoft Project. Must be well versed in Interactive Programs to communicate effectively with the interactive department on projects. Detailed, organizes and excellent communications skills are a MUST! Visio is a PLUS! To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Senior Network Voice Engineer position in Chicago and Texas in Chicago, IL

Position #1 Senior Network Voice Engineer in Chicago, IL Responsibilities: Performs client consultation: Plans, designs, implements and supports the voice infrastructure. Develops and implements the technical architecture and physical design of the network. Analyzes the existing voice and data networks and recommends solutions. Sets up, configures and tests Cisco Call Manager. Provides technology support by installing servers, routers, and systems hardware. Trouble-shoots, maintains, upgrades, and provides solutions to complex hardware/software problems. Assists Account Managers during the sales process by educating the customer of new technologies and IP Telephony methodology. Assist with and deliver customer presentations, product demonstrations and statements of understanding documentation. Respond to RFIs/RFPs. Assists in the management of projects through Client's project management methodology. Ensures a stable performance environment for enterprise computer applications. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable High end experience in PBX and/or Call Center systems engineering experience Knowledge of voice mail, unified messaging, ACD and IVR systems Minimum five years of related experience in infrastructure/network environments, with some experience in network engineering (hardware and software), network security practices and designing, planning and implementing LANs and WANs using the latest technology CCNP, CCDP or CCIE certification preferred Minimum of one year experience in programming or analytical work Consulting experience preferred Ability to effectively communicate with clients and end users Experience with router configuration Willingness to travel Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs. Previous consulting experience preferred. Position #2 VOIP Engineer in Irving, TX Qualified individual with 9 + years of networking experience and 4+ years experience managing a multi-national Cisco VoIP and Cisco Unity system and has experience with large networks. Experience with trouble-ticket tracking systems and managing to high Service Level Agreements in a multi-tiered support infrastructure. Must be a team player, with excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must have experience in the development of best practices and support documentation. Must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail, highly tuned problem solving and analytical skills, and excellent customer service skills. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: This individual will play a key role in designing a VoIP solution for CLIENT. Other responsibilities will include level 3 support for the VoIP and the LANs/WANs for the CLIENT. Develop documentation for levels 1 and 2 support and assist in training levels 1 and 2 support personnel. Knowledge Required: * CISCO ICM/IPCC Scripting Experience * CISCO Translation Routing * CTI/CTIOS Experience * Admin Workstation * Web View * ACD/PBX Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco Call Manager configuration and troubleshooting experience * IVR Peripheral Gateway configuration experience * Cisco IP-IVR configuration and Scripting experience * Telecommunications: FXO/FXS/PRI/T1/DS3 Circuits & Signaling Protocols Qualifications Required: CCNA CCDA CCVP Qualifications Desired: Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist Cisco IP Contact Center Specialist Cisco Unity Design Specialist Cisco Unity Support Specialist Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist Please send your responses to or call @ 866-411-3088X2144 Experience: Cisco, ACD, PBX, VOIP To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

Freelance 2 days a week graphic/interact designer with FLASH in Chicago, IL

Our client wants to find a designer who is proficient in Photoshop, InDesign and FLASH to come in 2 days a week to carry on the work of the designer who works Monday through Friday. You would need to be able to work in their loop office Thursday and Friday 9-5pm or later if needed. You will be working on a project that has print and interactive components. You must be able to work with little supervision. Someone who can hit the ground running.<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: Need to be familiar with Website work (FLASH) and print design. Know InDesign and Photoshop with familiarity of FLASH. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here

GadBall | GadBall Blog