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#7362 Technical
Recruiter, Location: Open via telecommuting, preferably in the Chicagoland
area
An experienced Technical Recruiter to join a staff of
aggressive industry leading recruiters. Position offers the opportunity to have a
rewarding career, with the flexibility to create you own work schedule. Full and part time
positions available. This position is responsible for sourcing, recruiting and qualifying
Information Systems professionals with the necessary skills to fill permanent and contract
position requirements. Position offers the opportunity to have a rewarding career, with a
flexible autonomous work schedule. State of the art candidate search and tracking systems
are used to maximize efficiency and earning potential. Telecommuting opportunities exist. Required:
Recruiting experience. Technical recruiting a plus but not required.
#5981 PC/LAN
Administrator, Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Position Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of the corporate LAN and WAN
environment as well as implementation of new technologies.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Install, configure and support all network hardware and
software
- Research and recommend solutions to desktop and network
issues
- Manage the configuration of desktop hardware and software on
the network
- Analyze and optimize network traffic and system capacity
- Troubleshoot and resolve LAN and WAN connectivity issues
- Ensure network performance and security
- Evaluate and test new network and desktop applications and
environments
- Plan and implement desktop and network upgrades and
migrations
- Resolve end-user desktop and network issues
- Manage relationships with outside vendors
- Assist with analysis and review of new technologies for the
organization
- Assist with increasing desktop productivity by implementing
standard applications and tools across the organization
- Manage and implement special projects as needed (e.g.
integration of new offices)
- Create and roll-out software training, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related
technical field
- CNA, CNE, or MSCE certified (or willing to become)
- Solid background in LAN, WAN, and Desktop support
- Product Skills:
- Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x
- Windows 95
- NT Server
- Microsoft Office
- Lotus Notes
- Netscape Navigator/Internet Explorer
- Email systems (cc:Mail, MS Exchange, Domino mail)
- AS/400 skills, a plus
Other Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Customer-service orientation
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Willing to take ownership of projects
#7735 Programmer
Analyst, Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Provide in house analytical and programming support of
company business systems to assure operation of critical systems without serious
interruption and continual design and development of new systems and enhancements to
current ones. Provide leadership to less experienced personnel in technology, standards,
etc. Provide leadership in the interpretation and specification of programming work,
selecting optimized architectural approaches in terms of resource consumption, future
flexibility, maintainability, reliability, and ease of use of all systems development.
Translates requirements defined by systems analysis into
logical, economical and practical systems designs. Prepares detailed specifications from
which complete sets of programs will be written. These specifications show system linkage,
data movement and resource requirements, document specifications for input handling,
processing and output preparation for each system function, and file, report and input
formats.
Specific tasks include:
- Develop file structures.
- Design forms and reports.
- Design data collection, processing and control procedures.
- Evaluate results of program and procedure test.
- Document results of design and testing.
- Assist in systems testing and implementation.
- Fulfill administrative reporting requirements.
- Analyze requests for any assistance and determine how best
to provide timely and effective support.
- Analyze system operations and maintain systems cost
effectively.
- Adhere to the companys defined methods, standards and
policies for development and operations of systems
Required: experience includes from three
to five years RPG/III or RPG/400 programming experience in a database environment on a
AS/400. Also highly desirable is at least five years of general business experience,
exposure to any AS/400 integrated manufacturing solution, ( i.e. BPCS, DATA/3, PRMS,
MAPICS/XA, JBA, JDEdwards, etc. ), and data conversion and implementation experience. The
successful candidate will posses highly developed skills in written and oral
communications, software quality assurance, the use of automated project management tolls,
project life cycle techniques, integrated testing and implementation procedures, RPG/III /
400, CL, PDM, DBU, etc. Bachelors degree in computer science or relevant experience
is required though a degree is preferred.
#7745 Business
Analyst, Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Gathers and analyzes information for developing and
modifying data processing systems. Designs and specifies systems and methods for
installing them and supervises or guides their installation. Evaluates operational systems
and recommends improvements. Works closely with personnel in problem areas to gather
information and define system objectives. Documents fact finding and study results. Makes
formal presentation of findings, recommendations and specifications in formal reports and
in oral presentations. Manages projects through their entire life cycle. Responsible for
the integrity of all operating data screens and data base elements for the company. Is
responsible for assuring project quality and successful implementation.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide day to day systems analysis support of assigned
systems in both problem solving and project environments.
- Define requirements for analytical studies.
- Document current systems operations.
- Apply current technology to solution of problems.
- Prepare specifications for system improvements.
- Define systems security and control procedures.
- Develop systems testing and conversion plans.
- Fulfill administrative reporting requirements.
- Analyze business requirements in close coordination with
functional user personnel. Develop recommendations for system solutions to support
business requirements and communicate them to MIS management and user personnel.
- Develop task plans, schedules, cost estimates and budgets.
- Develop overall system design and prototypes of major system
components. Demonstrate, as appropriate, all MAPICS functions , within assigned
applications areas, with facility and expertise.
- Adhere to the companys defined methods, standards and
policies for development and operation of systems.
Required: This position requires at least
one year of experience in systems analysis and project management and two years of
experience working in a general business climate. Also desirable is a working knowledge of
manufacturing systems and techniques, order entry and billing systems, and the AS/400
environment.This position requires highly developed skills in written and oral
communications, software quality assurance, the use of automated project management tolls,
project life cycle techniques, integrated testing and implementation procedures.
Bachelors degree in computer science or relevant experience is required though a
degree is preferred.
#5397 Senior
Applications Architect and Developer, Location: Chicago, IL
Candidate will assume the role of Architect and lead
developer of object-oriented Intranet applications. To guide in the creation and
implementation of an Object-Oriented applications methodology for the Information Rystems
department of a Fortune 500 business. To analyze requirements and new technology and
recommend solutions that will fulfill long range strategic goals.
Candidate will develop a comprehensive object-oriented
development environment to facilitate rapid development of Intranet applications. Provide
support and technical expertise to the development and project management team. Advise the
management team in development plans and schedules for project implementation. Maintain
effective working relationships with vendors, users, and co-workers. Through internal and
external training, will maintain a high level of technical knowledge required to develop
object-oriented Intranet applications. Required: Undergraduate degree in
Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. 7 to 10 years experience in
the computer industry. Strong skills in object-oriented design and architecture, analysis,
object-oriented programming, problem solving, self motivation, communications,
organization, technical writing. Good knowledge of Internet/Intranet concepts, methods,
and terminology. Must have previous experience with some of C, C++, TCP/IP, JAVA, HTML,
CORBA and Oracle databases.
#9731 Senior
Programmer, Location: Chicago, IL
To assume the role of lead programmer in development of
object-oriented Intranet applications. To provide support for development and production
computer systems and applications. To analyze user requirements and new technology and
recommend solutions that will fulfill long range strategic goals.
Candidate will lead the programming team in development of
Intranet browser based applications. Provide support and technical expertise to the
development team to aid in rapid application development and deployment. Aid the project
management team in development plans and schedules for project implementation. Maintain
effective working relationships with vendors, users, and co-workers. Through internal and
external training, will maintain a high level of technical knowledge required to develop
object-oriented Intranet applications. Required: Undergraduate degree in
Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. 5 - 7 years experience in the
computer industry. Strong skills in analysis, object-oriented programming, problem
solving, self motivation, communications, organization, technical writing. Good knowledge
of Internet/Intranet concepts, methods, and terminology. Must have previous experience
with some of C, C++, TCP/IP, JAVA,CORBA, HTML and Oracle databases
# 1573 Applications
Programmer, Location: Chicago, IL
Candidate will develops Object-Oriented Intranet
applications for a major Fortune 500 client. Support development and production systems.
Resolve production problems on Intranet production systems. Insures software integrity.
Act as team member for assigned development projects. Follow project plans and schedules,
attend project training, and generate required documentation for assigned projects. Aid in
design, development, documentation and implementation of assigned programs. Advise
management of production problems and potential production problems. Implement resolutions
and workarounds for these problems. Maintain effective working relationships with vendors,
users, and co-workers. Participate in Internal and External training and development as
needed to develop high quality Intranet programs. Required: Undergraduate
degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. 3 to 5 years
experience in the computer industry. Effective analysis, programming, communications,
organization, technical writing, and interpersonal skills. Ability to acquire a working
knowledge of new computer systems and their interaction with each other. Must have
previous experience with some of C, C++, TCP/IP, JAVA, HTML, CORBA and Oracle databases.
# 2559 MIS
Manager, Location: Southwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
The candidate will direct and control all management
information systems including hardware, software, utilization and security of all IS based
information. They will provide direction and policy for the company to standardize
equipment and systems in order to maximize customer service and manufacturing operations.
Provides EDI and ASN support between customers and vendors. The company is a manufacturing
firm running MAPICS/XA Version 3 on an AS/400 (model 620-2179) with approximately 150
personal computers on an Ethernet LAN which is connected through frame relay. Required:
College degree in Computer Sciences or related area, 7-15 years of experience,
management experience (2 years), leadership and organizational skills, knowledge of EDI
and ASN.
# 2564 MAPICS
Programmer, Location: Southwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
The candidate will be responsible for programming and
analysis of AS/400 RPG MAPICS/XA software. Will provide EDI and ASM support between
customers and vendors. The company is a manufacturing firm running MAPICS/XA Version 3 on
an AS/400 (model 620-2179). The company uses 12 MAPICS modules including Cross
Applications, Product Data Management, Inventory Management, Customer Order Management,
Production Control and Costing, A/P, A/R, General Ledger, MRP, Capacity Requirements
Planning, Master Production Schedule Planning, and Product Data Management Plus. This
candidate will have the opportunity to learn Windows NT on the company's 150 personal
computers running on an Ethernet LAN which is connected through frame relay. Required:
MAPICS experience, College degree in Computer Sciences or related area a plus,
minimum of 2 years of experience, leadership and organizational skills, knowledge of EDI
and ASN a plus.
#2569 PC/LAN
Administrator, Location: Southwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
The PC/LAN Administrator will be responsible for the
management, maintenance and supervision of the companys 150+ PC WAN and related
systems. They will recommend ad advise on all software and hardware purchases. Performs
analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration
and installation, installs and maintains local area network hardware and software,
including servers, peripherals, network nodes, terminals and wiring. Provides support and
maintains network stability. Communicates and coordinates network schedule, backups and
downtime to users, establishes network users, user environment, user environment,
directories and security for network. Required: Associates or BS/BA in
areas related to business systems or equivalent in education and experience. Will have
skills or aptitudes in the following areas; business/information systems, business
applications, will be self motivated, organized and timely, an effective problem solver,
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), good written and oral communications
#3356 Telecommunications
Systems - Switching Customer Technical Support, Location: Western Suburbs of
Chicago, IL
Defining and implementing production site verification
plan. Creating and executing sets of tests to verify products performance and stability.
Tests also run to support the site test team through championing fixes with development
and verifying software updates for site delivery. Traveling to the sites in the Asia
Pacific could be available/required. It also requires attending customer meetings and
presentations when needs arise. The assignment provides a great opportunity for people who
would like to understand the product from a technical, logistical and customer service
viewpoint. Required: Candidates should enjoy approaching a project from a
customer/system perspective. Prior experience with large switching systems, especially in
the areas of Terminal Maintenance, Call Processing, and Office Dependent Data is highly
desirable. Verification experience would be a definite plus. As this job involves a great
deal of interfacing with the developers, feature testers, and our customers, good
communication skills, good teamwork skills, and the ability to take initiative to work
issues are essential to the success.
#3348 Senior
Programmer/Analyst, Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the position
of Senior Programmer Analyst will play a key role in analyzing customer business
requirements as it relates to software design. This position will have considerable
interaction with clients and other internal departments and is best suited for a team
oriented professional seeking challenge and opportunity. Solid interpersonal skills are
necessary to define requirements and explain software solutions to customers and lower
level programmers. Candidates will be involved with projects in the following areas,
project design, definition of hardware and software specifications, project costing and
estimates, implementation and follow up. Required: Seven years of
experience with the AS/400 is required as is RPG/400 design, programming, and testing.
Knowledge of MAPICS, especially MAPICS XA Version 3.0 and the some of the following
modules is another plus: Inventory Management, Customer Order Management, Production
Control/Costing, General Ledger, A/P, A/R, and MRP.
#3349 Programmer/Analyst,
Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Recoding and analysis duties as well as reporting to the
Technical Services Manager, the position of Programmer Analyst will perform software a
variety of tasks which require planning and organization to meet deadlines and quality
standards. This position will have considerable interaction with clients and other
in-house professionals and is best suited for a team oriented professional seeking
challenge and opportunity. Solid interpersonal skills are necessary to coordinate
installation of software code and procedures both in-house and at the customers sites.
programming, and testing. Required: Three years of experience with the
AS/400 is required as is RPG/400 design, be able to code display files with sub-files and
be able to design databases and software solutions. Knowledge of MAPICS, especially MAPICS
XA Version 3.0 and the some of the following modules is another plus: Inventory
Management, Customer Order Management, Production Control/Costing, General Ledger, A/P,
A/R, and MRP.
#5186 Senior
Business Consultant - EDI, Location: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL
Project manager and senior business developer of the EDI
development team. Create work plans, schedule work and manage projects of various scope
and size. Work with various business units to assist them in implementing their EDI plans.
Assist the EDI staff in developing COBOL programs using CICS and DB2 to enable interfaces
between EDI utility and business system applications. Other responsibilities include
implementation of EDI and system software upgrades, monitoring and improving system
performance, assisting with disaster recovery tests, and resolving production problems. Required:
BS or BA in business or computer science, strong communications skills, proven track
record in system design and development, including batch, CICS, and DB2. It is preferred
that the candidate have EDI experience, communications software support experience, and
experience in client-server development.
#4352 Programmer/Analyst
- AS/400, Location: Northwestern Suburbs of Chicago, IL
The Programmer Analyst will play a key role in providing
technical and programmer support and service to internal user departments with a focus on
implementing and enhancing our new MACPAC manufacturing systems. Excellent communication
skills, both verbal and written are required. Candidates must be very strong in problem
solving abilities and be able to work with a cross section of technical and user staff. Required:
Two years of experience with AS/400 RPG/400 design, programming, and testing is required.
Prior knowledge of MACPAC, Software 2000 or Lansa Case Tool is a strong plus as is
client/server application experience on the AS/400. |