Database Administrator in Boston, MA

Our client, located in Boston MA, is seeking a Database Administrator.



Qualifications include:



* B.S. Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related technical field.

* 2-7 years experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 10g RAC is ideal).

* Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, as well as some experience implementing them.

* Core Oracle DBA experience: installation, tuning, and backup.

* Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

* Should have experience in the production of documentation.

* Ability to prioritize developmental and operational tasks in a dynamic and challenging environment.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'
Experience: Please see above.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'

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Python Developer in Boston, MA

Berean Group is seeking a Sr. Python Developer.



Responsibilities:

Able to develop and support. Needs to be a self starter.



Must have skills:

Content management

Experience with Python and Zope

50/50 Functional/Technical



Day to day functions:

Able to feature and bug in content management systems.



Location: Boston, MA

Duration: Temp to perm

Start date: ASAP


Experience: Desired skills: .

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Desktop Support with room for growth! in BOSTON, MA

Great opportunity for an experienced desktop support administrator to join an expanding IT team at a law firm in downtown Boston. The role is a combination of phone and hands-on support. Must be adapt at troubleshooting software issues as well as general connectivity and hardware issues. The ideal candidate will enjoy training the staff on software applications including Microsoft Office. This position includes an excellent benefit package and a great work environment.
Experience: * Three plus years of desktop support experience in a professional environment
* Experience with application support troubleshooting and training
* Must have excellent customer service skills and communicate effectively
Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to

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Web Developer in Boston, MA

Minimum of three years software development experience with web-based solutions.

2+ years experience developing for the presentation layer using JSP/JSLT, XML/XSLT, XHTML, javascript, CSS, etc.

Experience integrating front end code with other web applications.", but when in doubt it really is about the XSLT.

Experience setting up and configuring the Struts framework.

1+ years experience programming web applications in the Struts framework.

Experience creating Ant build scripts for project deployment.

Knowledge and experience in applying industry standard Design Patterns in Java for web application development.

Intimate understanding of the MVC design pattern.

Minimum of three years software development experience with web-based solutions.

2+ years experience developing for the presentation layer using JSP/JSLT, XML/XSLT, XHTML, javascript, CSS, etc.

Experience integrating front end code with other web applications.

Working knowledge of the Sun Java Enterprise System/iPlanet preferred.

Working knowledge of Oracle databases preferred.

Excellent communication, listening, analytical and problem solving skills.<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: Must have Strong development skills

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Programmer Analyst in Boston, MA

Our Boston client is looking for a PHP consultant that has prior experience troubleshooting existing PHP technology. The right consultant must have web experience as well as the ability to work on the back end development. his is a remote project, no need to travel to an onsite location.

This is a perfect project for a consultant or full-time employee working elsewhere looking for some side work. The industry our client is part of develops up and coming ideas to offer virtual tour solutions for realtors and agents.<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: Required skills: PHP 5 is preferred but will consider experience with PHP 4. Linux experience is a "must have" as well as SQL 2000 platform experience. Java experience and using web development tools is a PLUS!

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

Fixed Income & Derivatives Senior System Analyst (Job #98) in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!



You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.



Summary

As a Fixed Income & Derivatives Senior System Analyst, you will be the domain expert for fixed-income securities and analytics systems. You will manage projects throughout the systems development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, functional specifications, systems and integration testing, and documentation. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing support, problem resolution, and responding to ad hoc requests. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with the business users and excellent communication and delivery skills. You must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of our organization.



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Partner with the Investment Data and Derivative Service business team to define and document new requirements as they relate to Fixed Income specific initiative


  • Champion the user's needs to the software and quality assurance engineers, insuring the "what" and "why" are effectively communicated


  • Assist in the design, testing, and support of the Fixed Income Analytics application and its integration points


  • Work collaboratively with IS and business teams across Investment Systems, Trading, Compliance, Client Administration, and Infrastructure


  • Document, track, and research production issues and work with appropriate teams on the resolution




You must possess the following qualities:



  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills




Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.


Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Management of Information Systems


  • 7+ years experience as a systems or business analyst


  • Experience in management of mission-critical production support


  • Strong understanding of Fixed Income Securities and analytics


  • Investment Management knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis or research


  • Experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans


  • Experience in writing basic SQL commands and comfort in navigating relational databases




Major Pluses to Have



  • Solid knowledge of Fixed Income


  • Understanding of Derivatives




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Lead Web Developer for leading Corporate Bank in BOSTON, MA

Our client, located in Boston MA, is seeking a Database Administrator.



Qualifications include:



* B.S. Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related technical field.

* 2-7 years experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 10g RAC is ideal).

* Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, as well as some experience implementing them.

* Core Oracle DBA experience: installation, tuning, and backup.

* Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

* Should have experience in the production of documentation.

* Ability to prioritize developmental and operational tasks in a dynamic and challenging environment.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'
Experience: Please see above.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'

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

Senior Systems Analyst Derivative Operations (Job #99) in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!



You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.



Summary

As Derivative Operations Senior Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for ongoing enhancements and development of our internal systems with vendor applications for Over the Counter Trades settlement outsourcing, which includes Settlements, Trade Communication, Pricing, Position Reconciliation, and other related functions. The Derivative Operations Group will support a growing volume of Over the Counter (OTC) trades. Your team will be aligned with the Derivative Operations Group to support and enable back office outsourcing, Portfolio Management reference data, Trade entry, Confirm Tracking, Confirm Matching, OTC pricing, and settlements. Your career path from this role would either follow as a Project Manager or a Lead Systems Analyst.



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Work on the integration with third party systems such as such as MarkIt, DTCC, and SwapsWire


  • Work closely with the Derivatives Operations Group on additional internal initiatives and building new tools to support other teams, such as the Derivative team, and lead these initiatives through to implementation


  • Create data analysis reports for the Derivative Operations team


  • Extract data from our systems and send them out to 3rd-party systems


  • Lead weekly meetings with business groups, meetings with vendors, and daily phone calls to business users


  • Work closely with the development team as solutions are implemented


  • Responsible for assisting with systems testing, deployment, training and support


  • Your time will be divided almost equally among Systems Analysis, Implementation, and Support




You must possess the following qualities:



  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills


  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


  • Collaborative and interpersonal skills




Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.


Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Working knowledge of Derivative Instruments and processing (Swap data flow, interest rate swap, and OTC derivatives knowledge)


  • 5+ years of Business Analysis or Systems Analysis experience with a strong ability to extract and document requirements from project stakeholders


  • Experience with formal QA practices


  • Proficient with SQL and relational databases


  • Strong knowledge of back office practices and markets


  • Ability to extract requirements from business users and communicate them to technical resources




Major Pluses to have



  • Experience working in iterative development environments


  • Experience in management of vendor or outsourcing relationships




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Help Desk Analyst III in Boston, MA

Our client has an immediate need for a Help Desk Level 3 Technician with in-depth experience with Windows AND Linux.


Responsibilities
o Set up of new equipment, both loaned and purchased, tear down of old equipment
o Perform hardware troubleshooting and problem resolution, including coordinating repairs with vendors
o Installation and support of desktop software and applications, including operating systems, MS Office productivity tools, and email services
o Troubleshoot and resolve various file and print issues
o Assist in office relocations as required
o Manage trouble ticket queue: input, update and close tickets as work is completed
o Escalate trouble tickets in queue to appropriate resources and follow up to ensure completion within designated SLAs (Service level agreements)
o Other technical projects as required.

Requirements
o Minimum 1 to 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably supporting Software Engineering environments
o BS in Computer Science or equivalent
o In depth experience with Windows AND Linux operating systems.
o Ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software problems
o Ability to resolve complex support issues, through research, testing and problem solving skills.
o Experience supporting shared services such as file/print
o Software engineering process experience (QA methodologies)
o Excellent communications skills (verbal & written) in English
o Excellent customer service skills<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: Advanced Windows XP, Advanced MS Office XP, Advanced Linux

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Linux Systems Administrator in Boston, MA

LINUX Systems Administrator Opportunity!

Our nonprofit client is seeking a qualified candidate to who will focus on operational support/maintenance of their Linux systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES
&#149; Responsible for the administration of OES linux and Red Hat servers.
&#149; Participate in the planning and implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing system
&#149; Perform health checks and performance tuning
&#149; Provide system administration for file, print, e-mail and application servers in a Linux and Windows environment.
&#149; Maintain and plan deployment of Windows and Linux network servers as required. This will include hardware and software installations, upgrades, backups, troubleshooting and data restoration.
&#149; Identify and independently deploy special projects and network implementations.
&#149; Maintain, support and manage pertinent documentation for all enterprise hardware, including
&#149; Dell Switches
&#149; HP Blades, SAN and standalone servers
&#149; Sonicwall Firewalls and
&#149; Cisco routers.
&#149; Assist in the training and Mentoring of Administrative staff
<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: QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position should possess the following:
&#149; Excellent communication skill, written and oral.
&#149; Ability to interact with and assist a wide range of end users.
&#149; Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities and workloads.
&#149; Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and follow-through.
&#149; Ability to think independently, learn new skills quickly, and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
&#149; Five or more years of end-user support experience.
&#149; 3-5 years (or more) of server, LAN or WAN support experience.
&#149; At least 3-5 years of UNIX/Linux systems administration experience.
&#149; Proficient in OES Linux and Redhat administration, operation, hardware, OS and software installation and configuration.
&#149; Solid understanding of UNIX-based operating systems, OES Linux and Redhat; understand boot process and run levels, paging and swapping, inter-process communication, function of devices and device drivers and file system concepts
&#149; Proficient in Windows OS administration, maintenance, installation, configuration and fundamentals of Windows OS system security.
&#149; Working knowledge of TCP/IP networked environments; configuring network interfaces, routing table, and network troubleshooting.
&#149; Knowledge of Groupwise, HP Blades/ SAN a plus.

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Software Engineer in Boston, MA

Project Scope:

Need 4 programmers to design, test, and implement customized applications within an Oracle environment. Having the knowledge and past experience working within Oracle e-business environment. The project will require the consultant to be able to perform coding ASP.net with an oracle back end on a Sun Server platform. The purpose of using Oracle e-business suite version 11.59 is to work along side the enhancement team to work on the customization and modifying of oracle forms and reports version 6.0. The e-business suite is responsible for recording FLA information (financial data), OTL (Oracle timing labor), billing, and time & attendance.

Required Technology:

Oracle 11i , ASP.net, Oracle e-business suite, Oracle PL/SQL, 5+ years development experience, TOAD, Sun Server, Windows Server 2003, Oracle Reports 6.0, Modifying project extensions within an oracle database environment.

Desired Skills:

Past experience with governmental contracts programming within an oracle environment. Recent experience modifying and customizing existing oracle applications and reports.<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: Advanced Oracle 11i, Intermediate ASP.net, Advanced SUN Servers, Intermediate Oracle PL/SQL, Advanced Toad, Intermediate Oracle Financial

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Citrix Team Lead in Boston, MA

The Citrix Support Team Lead is is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Citrix Team. Responsible for all resources assigned to the project, developing and maintaining all project plans, managing the project budget and conducting first-line quality reviews of all project deliverables. In addition the Citrix Team Lead is also responsible for maintaining all project deliverables as defined in the project communication plan such as issue and change control activities and regularly scheduled status reports. The Ajilon Consulting Citrix Team Lead is responsible for the following duties:



. Performing Quality Management activities;

. Preparing project work plans;

. Managing the day-to-day activities of the Ajilon Consulting project team to ensure completion of project work assignments within time and budget constraints;

. Addressing and resolving all issues regarding the Citrix Solution;

. Conducting Monthly Reviews with customer

. Collecting monthly reports and dash boards;

. Resolving architecture issues with the Citrix environment;

. Maintaining a relationship with Citrix;

. Maintaining a relationship with server vendors;

. Managing upgrades, patches, software updates and OS changes

. Managing required hardware support;

. Refreshing the strategy and vision for the Citrix environment within the customer;

. Developing yearly budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the customer.






Experience: 7 years of experience with Citrix.



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Sight Support Specialist in Boston, MA

Are you interested in working for an elite global law firm? Please read below:



JOB SUMMARY:



The IT Site Support Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the maintenance, provisioning, and repair of PCs and related Site Support assets for their own location.

As well as coordinate all work activities with the team in their location and report to the Desktop Services Supervisor and Manager.

Coordinate inventory levels with the firm Asset Coordinator and fill in as a backup when needed.







ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



· Assist Site Support Specialists with escalated client issues including trouble tickets and systemic problems

· Coordinate day to day activities surrounding tickets, loaner laptops and BBs.

· Coordinate events such as moves, and projects.

· Schedule and coordinate activities relating to the installation, maintenance and day-to-day management of personal computers, and PC-related software and hardware

· Work with the Desktop Engineering, Desktop Support, and User Support teams to assist, diagnose, and resolve software and hardware related problems

· Coordinate the receipt, storage, and disposal of computer hardware with the Asset Coordinator.

· Provide back up support to the Asset coordinator for the firm.

· Collect and log data on support problems, including follow-up until successful completion.

Records all daily support activity in the call tracking system

· Facilitate ticket work with the Site Support Specialists on site.

· Ensure accurate record keeping of all personal computers and related equipment

· Inspect, install, and perform diagnostics and repairs on computers and related equipment

· Coordinate and perform scheduled maintenance checks and equipment moves throughout the firm as needed



EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



·High school graduate

·Minimum 5 - 7 years desktop computer systems experience

·Advanced knowledge of PC hardware and desktop operating systems.

·Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills



ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:



Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs.



Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.



Must be a self-starter who understands the details within a much larger content.



Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.



Ability to work in a teamwork/collaborative style and environment.



Must be creative and flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.



Must be a team-oriented person who can share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.



Ability to organize, plan and carry out multiple related activities.



Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.



Ability to work effectively in a multi-office environment.



Working Conditions:



Normal office environment.

Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.



Note:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as and exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

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Web Developer in Boston, MA

Minimum of three years software development experience with web-based solutions.

2+ years experience developing for the presentation layer using JSP/JSLT, XML/XSLT, XHTML, javascript, CSS, etc.

Experience integrating front end code with other web applications.", but when in doubt it really is about the XSLT.

Experience setting up and configuring the Struts framework.

1+ years experience programming web applications in the Struts framework.

Experience creating Ant build scripts for project deployment.

Knowledge and experience in applying industry standard Design Patterns in Java for web application development.

Intimate understanding of the MVC design pattern.

Minimum of three years software development experience with web-based solutions.

2+ years experience developing for the presentation layer using JSP/JSLT, XML/XSLT, XHTML, javascript, CSS, etc.

Experience integrating front end code with other web applications.

Working knowledge of the Sun Java Enterprise System/iPlanet preferred.

Working knowledge of Oracle databases preferred.

Excellent communication, listening, analytical and problem solving skills.<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: Must have Strong development skills

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Linux Systems Administrator in Boston, MA

LINUX Systems Administrator Opportunity!

Our nonprofit client is seeking a qualified candidate to who will focus on operational support/maintenance of their Linux systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES
&#149; Responsible for the administration of OES linux and Red Hat servers.
&#149; Participate in the planning and implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing system
&#149; Perform health checks and performance tuning
&#149; Provide system administration for file, print, e-mail and application servers in a Linux and Windows environment.
&#149; Maintain and plan deployment of Windows and Linux network servers as required. This will include hardware and software installations, upgrades, backups, troubleshooting and data restoration.
&#149; Identify and independently deploy special projects and network implementations.
&#149; Maintain, support and manage pertinent documentation for all enterprise hardware, including
&#149; Dell Switches
&#149; HP Blades, SAN and standalone servers
&#149; Sonicwall Firewalls and
&#149; Cisco routers.
&#149; Assist in the training and Mentoring of Administrative staff
<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: QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position should possess the following:
&#149; Excellent communication skill, written and oral.
&#149; Ability to interact with and assist a wide range of end users.
&#149; Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities and workloads.
&#149; Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and follow-through.
&#149; Ability to think independently, learn new skills quickly, and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
&#149; Five or more years of end-user support experience.
&#149; 3-5 years (or more) of server, LAN or WAN support experience.
&#149; At least 3-5 years of UNIX/Linux systems administration experience.
&#149; Proficient in OES Linux and Redhat administration, operation, hardware, OS and software installation and configuration.
&#149; Solid understanding of UNIX-based operating systems, OES Linux and Redhat; understand boot process and run levels, paging and swapping, inter-process communication, function of devices and device drivers and file system concepts
&#149; Proficient in Windows OS administration, maintenance, installation, configuration and fundamentals of Windows OS system security.
&#149; Working knowledge of TCP/IP networked environments; configuring network interfaces, routing table, and network troubleshooting.
&#149; Knowledge of Groupwise, HP Blades/ SAN a plus.

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

Programmer Analyst in Boston, MA

Our Boston client is looking for a PHP consultant that has prior experience troubleshooting existing PHP technology. The right consultant must have web experience as well as the ability to work on the back end development. his is a remote project, no need to travel to an onsite location.

This is a perfect project for a consultant or full-time employee working elsewhere looking for some side work. The industry our client is part of develops up and coming ideas to offer virtual tour solutions for realtors and agents.<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: Required skills: PHP 5 is preferred but will consider experience with PHP 4. Linux experience is a "must have" as well as SQL 2000 platform experience. Java experience and using web development tools is a PLUS!

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

Desktop Support with room for growth! in BOSTON, MA

Great opportunity for an experienced desktop support administrator to join an expanding IT team at a law firm in downtown Boston. The role is a combination of phone and hands-on support. Must be adapt at troubleshooting software issues as well as general connectivity and hardware issues. The ideal candidate will enjoy training the staff on software applications including Microsoft Office. This position includes an excellent benefit package and a great work environment.
Experience: * Three plus years of desktop support experience in a professional environment
* Experience with application support troubleshooting and training
* Must have excellent customer service skills and communicate effectively
Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to

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

Database Administrator in Boston, MA

Our client, located in Boston MA, is seeking a Database Administrator.



Qualifications include:



* B.S. Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related technical field.

* 2-7 years experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 10g RAC is ideal).

* Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, as well as some experience implementing them.

* Core Oracle DBA experience: installation, tuning, and backup.

* Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

* Should have experience in the production of documentation.

* Ability to prioritize developmental and operational tasks in a dynamic and challenging environment.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'
Experience: Please see above.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'

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

Python Developer in Boston, MA

Berean Group is seeking a Sr. Python Developer.



Responsibilities:

Able to develop and support. Needs to be a self starter.



Must have skills:

Content management

Experience with Python and Zope

50/50 Functional/Technical



Day to day functions:

Able to feature and bug in content management systems.



Location: Boston, MA

Duration: Temp to perm

Start date: ASAP


Experience: Desired skills: .

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

Senior Systems Analyst Derivative Operations (Job #99) in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!



You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.



Summary

As Derivative Operations Senior Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for ongoing enhancements and development of our internal systems with vendor applications for Over the Counter Trades settlement outsourcing, which includes Settlements, Trade Communication, Pricing, Position Reconciliation, and other related functions. The Derivative Operations Group will support a growing volume of Over the Counter (OTC) trades. Your team will be aligned with the Derivative Operations Group to support and enable back office outsourcing, Portfolio Management reference data, Trade entry, Confirm Tracking, Confirm Matching, OTC pricing, and settlements. Your career path from this role would either follow as a Project Manager or a Lead Systems Analyst.



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Work on the integration with third party systems such as such as MarkIt, DTCC, and SwapsWire


  • Work closely with the Derivatives Operations Group on additional internal initiatives and building new tools to support other teams, such as the Derivative team, and lead these initiatives through to implementation


  • Create data analysis reports for the Derivative Operations team


  • Extract data from our systems and send them out to 3rd-party systems


  • Lead weekly meetings with business groups, meetings with vendors, and daily phone calls to business users


  • Work closely with the development team as solutions are implemented


  • Responsible for assisting with systems testing, deployment, training and support


  • Your time will be divided almost equally among Systems Analysis, Implementation, and Support




You must possess the following qualities:



  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills


  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


  • Collaborative and interpersonal skills




Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.


Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Working knowledge of Derivative Instruments and processing (Swap data flow, interest rate swap, and OTC derivatives knowledge)


  • 5+ years of Business Analysis or Systems Analysis experience with a strong ability to extract and document requirements from project stakeholders


  • Experience with formal QA practices


  • Proficient with SQL and relational databases


  • Strong knowledge of back office practices and markets


  • Ability to extract requirements from business users and communicate them to technical resources




Major Pluses to have



  • Experience working in iterative development environments


  • Experience in management of vendor or outsourcing relationships




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Desktop Support Technician with a Leading Healthcare Firm in Boston, MA

Sr. Desktop Support Specialist

-Ability to work in a fast paced environment, excellent communication skills.
-Expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
-Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Outlook
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory
-Familiarity with Active Directory including a good understanding of Group Policy implementation
-Expert Knowledge with Windows security model, including NTFS file system, User Rights, Services, and Active Directory objects
-Expert Experience with Symantec Ghost required
-Experience with Dell laptops, desktops, Compaq/HP servers
-Understanding of Citrix, Cisco VPN Client, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Virtual Server and VM Ware
-Nortel PBX Phone system experience
-Good understanding of DHCP, DNS, WINS
-Exceptional writing skills for the production of clear and concise end user documentation
<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: -Ability to partially manage corporate MS server systems (Exchange, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, print servers, system imaging, etc.)
-Anti-Virus / Anti-spam / Anti-Spy ware services/software
-Team oriented, skilled in customer relations, able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks without supervision

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Citrix Team Lead in Boston, MA

The Citrix Support Team Lead is is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Citrix Team. Responsible for all resources assigned to the project, developing and maintaining all project plans, managing the project budget and conducting first-line quality reviews of all project deliverables. In addition the Citrix Team Lead is also responsible for maintaining all project deliverables as defined in the project communication plan such as issue and change control activities and regularly scheduled status reports. The Ajilon Consulting Citrix Team Lead is responsible for the following duties:



. Performing Quality Management activities;

. Preparing project work plans;

. Managing the day-to-day activities of the Ajilon Consulting project team to ensure completion of project work assignments within time and budget constraints;

. Addressing and resolving all issues regarding the Citrix Solution;

. Conducting Monthly Reviews with customer

. Collecting monthly reports and dash boards;

. Resolving architecture issues with the Citrix environment;

. Maintaining a relationship with Citrix;

. Maintaining a relationship with server vendors;

. Managing upgrades, patches, software updates and OS changes

. Managing required hardware support;

. Refreshing the strategy and vision for the Citrix environment within the customer;

. Developing yearly budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the customer.






Experience: 7 years of experience with Citrix.



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Linux Systems Administrator in Boston, MA

LINUX Systems Administrator Opportunity!

Our nonprofit client is seeking a qualified candidate to who will focus on operational support/maintenance of their Linux systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES
&#149; Responsible for the administration of OES linux and Red Hat servers.
&#149; Participate in the planning and implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing system
&#149; Perform health checks and performance tuning
&#149; Provide system administration for file, print, e-mail and application servers in a Linux and Windows environment.
&#149; Maintain and plan deployment of Windows and Linux network servers as required. This will include hardware and software installations, upgrades, backups, troubleshooting and data restoration.
&#149; Identify and independently deploy special projects and network implementations.
&#149; Maintain, support and manage pertinent documentation for all enterprise hardware, including
&#149; Dell Switches
&#149; HP Blades, SAN and standalone servers
&#149; Sonicwall Firewalls and
&#149; Cisco routers.
&#149; Assist in the training and Mentoring of Administrative staff
<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: QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position should possess the following:
&#149; Excellent communication skill, written and oral.
&#149; Ability to interact with and assist a wide range of end users.
&#149; Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities and workloads.
&#149; Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and follow-through.
&#149; Ability to think independently, learn new skills quickly, and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
&#149; Five or more years of end-user support experience.
&#149; 3-5 years (or more) of server, LAN or WAN support experience.
&#149; At least 3-5 years of UNIX/Linux systems administration experience.
&#149; Proficient in OES Linux and Redhat administration, operation, hardware, OS and software installation and configuration.
&#149; Solid understanding of UNIX-based operating systems, OES Linux and Redhat; understand boot process and run levels, paging and swapping, inter-process communication, function of devices and device drivers and file system concepts
&#149; Proficient in Windows OS administration, maintenance, installation, configuration and fundamentals of Windows OS system security.
&#149; Working knowledge of TCP/IP networked environments; configuring network interfaces, routing table, and network troubleshooting.
&#149; Knowledge of Groupwise, HP Blades/ SAN a plus.

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Fixed Income & Derivatives Senior System Analyst (Job #98) in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!



You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.



Summary

As a Fixed Income & Derivatives Senior System Analyst, you will be the domain expert for fixed-income securities and analytics systems. You will manage projects throughout the systems development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, functional specifications, systems and integration testing, and documentation. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing support, problem resolution, and responding to ad hoc requests. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with the business users and excellent communication and delivery skills. You must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of our organization.



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Partner with the Investment Data and Derivative Service business team to define and document new requirements as they relate to Fixed Income specific initiative


  • Champion the user's needs to the software and quality assurance engineers, insuring the "what" and "why" are effectively communicated


  • Assist in the design, testing, and support of the Fixed Income Analytics application and its integration points


  • Work collaboratively with IS and business teams across Investment Systems, Trading, Compliance, Client Administration, and Infrastructure


  • Document, track, and research production issues and work with appropriate teams on the resolution




You must possess the following qualities:



  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills




Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.


Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Management of Information Systems


  • 7+ years experience as a systems or business analyst


  • Experience in management of mission-critical production support


  • Strong understanding of Fixed Income Securities and analytics


  • Investment Management knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis or research


  • Experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans


  • Experience in writing basic SQL commands and comfort in navigating relational databases




Major Pluses to Have



  • Solid knowledge of Fixed Income


  • Understanding of Derivatives




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

Help Desk Analyst III in Boston, MA

Our client has an immediate need for a Help Desk Level 3 Technician with in-depth experience with Windows AND Linux.


Responsibilities
o Set up of new equipment, both loaned and purchased, tear down of old equipment
o Perform hardware troubleshooting and problem resolution, including coordinating repairs with vendors
o Installation and support of desktop software and applications, including operating systems, MS Office productivity tools, and email services
o Troubleshoot and resolve various file and print issues
o Assist in office relocations as required
o Manage trouble ticket queue: input, update and close tickets as work is completed
o Escalate trouble tickets in queue to appropriate resources and follow up to ensure completion within designated SLAs (Service level agreements)
o Other technical projects as required.

Requirements
o Minimum 1 to 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably supporting Software Engineering environments
o BS in Computer Science or equivalent
o In depth experience with Windows AND Linux operating systems.
o Ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software problems
o Ability to resolve complex support issues, through research, testing and problem solving skills.
o Experience supporting shared services such as file/print
o Software engineering process experience (QA methodologies)
o Excellent communications skills (verbal & written) in English
o Excellent customer service skills<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: Advanced Windows XP, Advanced MS Office XP, Advanced Linux

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Lead Web Developer for leading Corporate Bank in BOSTON, MA

Leading corporate Bank is seeking a lead web developer who will be responsible for all aspects of developing web sites and web applications. This position will provide expert technical leadership in regards to web site development with emphasis on fully leveraging the firm's content management system.
Experience: &#149; 5+ years of web site/web application development experience required
* Experience with: JSP, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, ASP, .NET, C#, HTML, DHTML, XML, CGI, Perl, CSS (including complex layouts), VBScript, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver
* Full understanding of web site interface design best practices
* Must communicate effectively and have experience as a team lead
Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to

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Desktop Support with room for growth! in BOSTON, MA

Great opportunity for an experienced desktop support administrator to join an expanding IT team at a law firm in downtown Boston. The role is a combination of phone and hands-on support. Must be adapt at troubleshooting software issues as well as general connectivity and hardware issues. The ideal candidate will enjoy training the staff on software applications including Microsoft Office. This position includes an excellent benefit package and a great work environment.
Experience: * Three plus years of desktop support experience in a professional environment
* Experience with application support troubleshooting and training
* Must have excellent customer service skills and communicate effectively
Applicants interested in applying to this position should send resumes directly to

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Lead Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!





You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.





Summary

As Lead Systems Analyst, you will be part of the Client Systems Team. You will be responsible for requirements, systems analysis, testing, and project management for system initiatives and enhancements to a suite of client facing web applications and other strategic initiatives for Global Relationship Management (GRM) and Global Business Development (GBD). You should have strong project management and delivery skills as well as excellent analytical and communication skills as the position requires a high level of direct interaction with business users.



Reports to: The Client Systems Team Lead



The resume of the Ideal Candidate would reflect the following:



  • Strong systems analysis skills


  • Strong leadership/project management skills


  • Domain expertise in Financial Services


  • SQL skills to query the database






Duties/Responsibilities



  • Partner with the Global Relationship Management and Global Business Development users to define and document requirements


  • Identify and recommend appropriate tactical and strategic solutions that will meet the business needs of Global Relationship Management and Global Business Development


  • Take ownership for delivery of functionality, working collaboratively within the development teams to design, implement, test, and support systems


  • Participate in the development of project estimates and schedules


  • Lead teams of systems analysts and consultants on projects


  • Develop deep expertise in the systems, workflows, complex account structures, Datamart, and other data associated with Global Relationship Management and Global Business Developmen


  • Work collaboratively with information services and business teams


  • Document, track, and research production issues and work with the appropriate teams on the resolution of these issues



  • Work with business users to prioritize needs and ensure communication to keep them appraise of progress


  • Serve as a key point of contact for the business and IS teams






You must possess the following qualities:



  • Understanding of the investment management business process


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


  • Strong client relationship and analytical skills


  • Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, production environment


  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment






Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program






All applications for this position are accepted via email. My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS or a related discipline


  • 10+ years of systems analysis experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans


  • 5+ years track record in project management for medium to large initiatives


  • Understanding of relational databases and working knowledge of SQL


  • Technology experience in front, middle or back office operations in an investment management environment


  • Experience with the Rational Unified Process, or similar development methodologies, and with UML and Use Case methodologies




Major Pluses to have



  • Advanced degree


  • PMI Certification as a Project Management Professional




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Sight Support Specialist in Boston, MA

Are you interested in working for an elite global law firm? Please read below:



JOB SUMMARY:



The IT Site Support Coordinator has primary responsibility for coordinating the maintenance, provisioning, and repair of PCs and related Site Support assets for their own location.

As well as coordinate all work activities with the team in their location and report to the Desktop Services Supervisor and Manager.

Coordinate inventory levels with the firm Asset Coordinator and fill in as a backup when needed.







ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



· Assist Site Support Specialists with escalated client issues including trouble tickets and systemic problems

· Coordinate day to day activities surrounding tickets, loaner laptops and BBs.

· Coordinate events such as moves, and projects.

· Schedule and coordinate activities relating to the installation, maintenance and day-to-day management of personal computers, and PC-related software and hardware

· Work with the Desktop Engineering, Desktop Support, and User Support teams to assist, diagnose, and resolve software and hardware related problems

· Coordinate the receipt, storage, and disposal of computer hardware with the Asset Coordinator.

· Provide back up support to the Asset coordinator for the firm.

· Collect and log data on support problems, including follow-up until successful completion.

Records all daily support activity in the call tracking system

· Facilitate ticket work with the Site Support Specialists on site.

· Ensure accurate record keeping of all personal computers and related equipment

· Inspect, install, and perform diagnostics and repairs on computers and related equipment

· Coordinate and perform scheduled maintenance checks and equipment moves throughout the firm as needed



EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



·High school graduate

·Minimum 5 - 7 years desktop computer systems experience

·Advanced knowledge of PC hardware and desktop operating systems.

·Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills



ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:



Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs.



Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.



Must be a self-starter who understands the details within a much larger content.



Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment.



Ability to work in a teamwork/collaborative style and environment.



Must be creative and flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks.



Must be a team-oriented person who can share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.



Ability to organize, plan and carry out multiple related activities.



Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.



Ability to work effectively in a multi-office environment.



Working Conditions:



Normal office environment.

Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.



Note:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as and exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

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Desktop Engineer/Jr. Network Administrator in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;


*Recruitment Process Outsourcing
*Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing
*Corporate Recruitment Process Implementation and Improvement
*Retained Search
*Staffing Vendor Management
*Human Resources Consulting


We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' recruitment and staffing, employee retention, and human resource consulting needs.


Desktop Engineer / Jr. Network Administrator - Downtown Boston


This is a 3 month contract engagement with the possibility of going full time.


Ecellent opportunity for a recent graduate as a Desktop Engineer / Jr. Network Administrator to work in a dynamic Information Technology Department for a downtown Boston investment firm. This position will be part of a team of 5 working to support multi-platform, multi-site, 24x7 environments that includes telephone, database, web, and application services. This opportunity is in a challenging environment with growth capabilities.


Responsibilities include day-to-day desktop and network support, installation and configuration and monitoring desktops, and fundamental network/server administration and support.


This is a 3-month contract engagement with a potential to turn into a full-time opportunity.




Experience:
Candidates with 0-1 year of support experience through classroom or business in a multi-server and desktop support environment. Proficient working knowledge of Windows 2000/XP as well as networking and troubleshooting (e.g., break fixes of desktops. printers, Windows XP) experience required. Knowledge of physical, system, network and data security tools needed. Experience providing desktop support to non-technical users of Microsoft Office and other business applications preferred. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge of key networking protocols.

Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, Factset, Trading Applications and Functions helpful. Blackberry and Palm devices, Cisco Ip Phone, Cisco routers, switches and firewalls and software back-up is desirable.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant degree or equivalent hands-on experience required. Individuals must be detailed-oriented, an independent problem solver, multi-tasker who can work in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.





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Jr. Programmer/Analyst in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;

Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing
Corporate Recruitment Process Implementation and Improvement
Retained Search
Staffing Vendor Management
Human Resources Consulting
We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' recruitment and staffing, employee retention, and human resource consulting needs.


Jr. Programmer/Analyst in Boston - Contract position with the possibility of going Full Time.



Excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic Information Technology Department as a Junior Programmer/Analyst with heavy emphasis on SQL Server and its reporting platform. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in Office automation (i.e. Excel macros) and/or.Net web development. This is a 3-month contract engagement with a potential to turn into a full-time opportunity.


Experience: Candidates must possess 2-4 years of relevant experience in the following areas:

SQL Server 2000/05
Writing stored procedures, triggers, functions, views
Querying remote servers
Creating tables/indexes/constraints
Creating/managing/deploying DTS packages
Creating/managing/deploying ISS packages
Report writing
SQL 2000/2005 report writer
Crystal Reports
Eagle Reports (preferred)
Programming platforms:

. Net
ASP.Net
ADO.Net
VB.Net
Scripting
ASP
VBScript
JavaScript
WSH
VA/VBA
Excel macros (very important)
Word automation
VB 6.0
A Bachelor's degree in computer science or comparable degree required. Individuals must be detailed-oriented, an analytical thinker and independent problem solver, multi-tasker who can work in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational skills. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a contributed team player.





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Citrix Team Lead in Boston, MA

The Citrix Support Team Lead is is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Citrix Team. Responsible for all resources assigned to the project, developing and maintaining all project plans, managing the project budget and conducting first-line quality reviews of all project deliverables. In addition the Citrix Team Lead is also responsible for maintaining all project deliverables as defined in the project communication plan such as issue and change control activities and regularly scheduled status reports. The Ajilon Consulting Citrix Team Lead is responsible for the following duties:



. Performing Quality Management activities;

. Preparing project work plans;

. Managing the day-to-day activities of the Ajilon Consulting project team to ensure completion of project work assignments within time and budget constraints;

. Addressing and resolving all issues regarding the Citrix Solution;

. Conducting Monthly Reviews with customer

. Collecting monthly reports and dash boards;

. Resolving architecture issues with the Citrix environment;

. Maintaining a relationship with Citrix;

. Maintaining a relationship with server vendors;

. Managing upgrades, patches, software updates and OS changes

. Managing required hardware support;

. Refreshing the strategy and vision for the Citrix environment within the customer;

. Developing yearly budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the customer.






Experience: 7 years of experience with Citrix.



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

Database Administrator in Boston, MA

Our client, located in Boston MA, is seeking a Database Administrator.



Qualifications include:



* B.S. Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related technical field.

* 2-7 years experience as an Oracle DBA (Oracle 10g RAC is ideal).

* Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, as well as some experience implementing them.

* Core Oracle DBA experience: installation, tuning, and backup.

* Must possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

* Should have experience in the production of documentation.

* Ability to prioritize developmental and operational tasks in a dynamic and challenging environment.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'
Experience: Please see above.



For immediate consideration, please send your resume to 'lisa [at] kalypxo-unbundled [dot] com'

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Fixed Income & Derivatives Senior System Analyst (Job #98) in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!



You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.



Summary

As a Fixed Income & Derivatives Senior System Analyst, you will be the domain expert for fixed-income securities and analytics systems. You will manage projects throughout the systems development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, functional specifications, systems and integration testing, and documentation. Your responsibilities will also include ongoing support, problem resolution, and responding to ad hoc requests. This position requires a high level of direct interaction with the business users and excellent communication and delivery skills. You must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of our organization.



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Partner with the Investment Data and Derivative Service business team to define and document new requirements as they relate to Fixed Income specific initiative


  • Champion the user's needs to the software and quality assurance engineers, insuring the "what" and "why" are effectively communicated


  • Assist in the design, testing, and support of the Fixed Income Analytics application and its integration points


  • Work collaboratively with IS and business teams across Investment Systems, Trading, Compliance, Client Administration, and Infrastructure


  • Document, track, and research production issues and work with appropriate teams on the resolution




You must possess the following qualities:



  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills




Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.


Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Management of Information Systems


  • 7+ years experience as a systems or business analyst


  • Experience in management of mission-critical production support


  • Strong understanding of Fixed Income Securities and analytics


  • Investment Management knowledge in the areas of quantitative analysis or research


  • Experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans


  • Experience in writing basic SQL commands and comfort in navigating relational databases




Major Pluses to Have



  • Solid knowledge of Fixed Income


  • Understanding of Derivatives




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

Windows Systems Administrator in Boston, MA

Urgent requirement for Long term contractor (1 Year), Windows Systems Administrator.



Job description:

Will install, upgrade, configure, tune, and qualify (IQ) servers for a complex multi vendor Intel environment. Will perform hands on and remote support. Will participate in a 24x7 on call pager rotation cycle. Will maintain FDA compliance at all times and perform system changes under strict change management guidelines. Will be assigned stand alone projects to lead and assist others as a team participant. Will have customer interface.

Experience:

Five years of hands-on system administration supporting multiple vendor Intel products in a large storage management environment. Solid Window 2000 / 2003 and active directory experience. Excellent communication skills. Project leadership and individual contribution experience.

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Security Master Data Lead Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!





You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.





Summary

As a Security Master Data Lead System Analyst, you will be responsible for requirements, systems analysis, testing, and project management for the applications that support the information delivery platform. These include the Investment DataMart, Enterprise Reporting, and Business Intelligence applications.



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Partner with business and systems teams across the organization to prioritize, define and document new requirements for information delivery


  • Champion the user's needs to the software and quality assurance engineers, insuring the "what" and "why" are effectively communicated


  • Assist in the design, testing, and support of the information delivery applications and their integration points


  • Work collaboratively with IS and business teams across Investment Systems, Trading, Compliance, Client Administration, and Infrastructure


  • Document, track, and research production issues and work with appropriate teams on the resolution






You must possess the following qualities



  • You must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of the organization.


  • You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and delivery skills to have a high-level of direct interaction with the business users.


  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


  • Strong analytical skills






Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one


  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program


  • Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care






All applications for this position are accepted via email.My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related discipline


  • 7+ years experience as a systems or business analyst


  • Experience in Financial Services systems, specifically, understanding of the data requirements of the financial services industry


  • Strong Systems Analysis skills


  • Proficiency with security master data


  • Experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans


  • Mission-critical production support management experience


  • Experience in writing SQL commands and comfort in navigating relational databases




Major Pluses to have



  • Experience with Cognos Business Intelligence software a plus


  • Data modeling skills




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Web Developer in Boston, MA

Minimum of three years software development experience with web-based solutions.

2+ years experience developing for the presentation layer using JSP/JSLT, XML/XSLT, XHTML, javascript, CSS, etc.

Experience integrating front end code with other web applications.", but when in doubt it really is about the XSLT.

Experience setting up and configuring the Struts framework.

1+ years experience programming web applications in the Struts framework.

Experience creating Ant build scripts for project deployment.

Knowledge and experience in applying industry standard Design Patterns in Java for web application development.

Intimate understanding of the MVC design pattern.

Minimum of three years software development experience with web-based solutions.

2+ years experience developing for the presentation layer using JSP/JSLT, XML/XSLT, XHTML, javascript, CSS, etc.

Experience integrating front end code with other web applications.

Working knowledge of the Sun Java Enterprise System/iPlanet preferred.

Working knowledge of Oracle databases preferred.

Excellent communication, listening, analytical and problem solving skills.<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: Must have Strong development skills

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Fixed Income/Derivatives Senior Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!





You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.





Summary

As a Fixed Income/Derivatives Senior Systems Analyst, you will be the domain expert for fixed income securities/analytics systems. You will be responsible for managing the projects throughout the systems development lifecycle including requirements analysis, functional specifications, systems and integration testing, and documentation. You will also provide ongoing support, problem resolution, and respond to ad hoc requests.



Reports to: Investment Data and Derivative Service Team Leader



Duties/Responsibilities



  • Partner with the Investment Data and Derivative Service business team to define and document new requirements as they relate to Fixed Income specific initiatives


  • Champion the user's needs to the software and quality assurance engineers, insuring the "what" and "why" are effectively communicated

  • Assist in the design, testing, and support of the Fixed Income Analytics application and its integration points


  • Work collaboratively with Information Services and business teams across Investment Systems, Trading, Compliance, Client Administration, and Infrastructure


  • Document, track, and research production issues and work with appropriate teams on the resolution




You must possess the following qualities:



  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


  • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment




Employee Benefits



  • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


  • We will reimburse relocation expenses


  • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


  • 11 paid holidays


  • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


  • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


  • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


  • Up to 25% bonus!


  • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one


  • Personal Computing Reimbursement


  • Commuting Expense Program


  • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.
Experience: Required Background/Experience



  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Management Information Systems


  • 7+ years experience as a systems or business analyst


  • Quantitative analysis and research experience within Financial Services or Investment Management


  • Experience writing requirements, functional specifications, use cases, and test plans


  • Proficient at navigating relational databases


  • Experience in writing basic sql commands to query databases and extract data


  • Experience in management of mission-critical production support




Major Pluses to Have



  • Strong understanding of analytics in Fixed Income Securities or Derivatives




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ERP Systems Analysis Sr Spec (13029) in Boston, MA

Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for an ERP Supply Chain Business Systems Analyst Senior Specialist to join our team in Boston, MA.



Work location is in walking distance to the South Station Train Station in Boston



Job Responsibilities:

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for developing, administering, and supporting various modules of the Lawson ERP System, as well as ancillary responsibility for development and support of other financial applications, including Patient Keeper, within a team environment. We seek an experienced professional who will be able to lead initiatives including interacting with the vendor and customer in an effort to design solutions. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Provide business systems and applications analysis expertise in support of the development of new business applications. This includes evaluation, analysis, and documentation of requirements as well as developing processes and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements.

  • Review system test plans and system tests modules before implementation and review end-user documentation (user guide, process flow charts, and training materials) for accuracy.

  • Teach end users new technology and enhancements using all appropriate communication tools as well as providing support for existing system procedures. Classifies problems as system, training, or process and recommends corrections.

  • Coordinate the efforts of a variety of vendors and support organizations that have responsibility for the delivery of end product.

  • Communicate with high level managers to determine roll out strategies.



    Required Skills:

  • 5+ years experience in applications analysis or equivalent combination of experience and education. This should include ERP systems experience with a focus on Supply Chain


  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

  • Experience dealing with conflicting priorities.



    Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Lawson or other ERP system (with a focus on Supply Chain modules)


  • Remote hosting experience


  • Project management experience a plus




  • Minimum Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred




  • Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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    Senior Systems Analyst Derivative Operations (Job #99) in Boston, MA

    To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!



    You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.



    Summary

    As Derivative Operations Senior Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for ongoing enhancements and development of our internal systems with vendor applications for Over the Counter Trades settlement outsourcing, which includes Settlements, Trade Communication, Pricing, Position Reconciliation, and other related functions. The Derivative Operations Group will support a growing volume of Over the Counter (OTC) trades. Your team will be aligned with the Derivative Operations Group to support and enable back office outsourcing, Portfolio Management reference data, Trade entry, Confirm Tracking, Confirm Matching, OTC pricing, and settlements. Your career path from this role would either follow as a Project Manager or a Lead Systems Analyst.



    Duties/Responsibilities



    • Work on the integration with third party systems such as such as MarkIt, DTCC, and SwapsWire


    • Work closely with the Derivatives Operations Group on additional internal initiatives and building new tools to support other teams, such as the Derivative team, and lead these initiatives through to implementation


    • Create data analysis reports for the Derivative Operations team


    • Extract data from our systems and send them out to 3rd-party systems


    • Lead weekly meetings with business groups, meetings with vendors, and daily phone calls to business users


    • Work closely with the development team as solutions are implemented


    • Responsible for assisting with systems testing, deployment, training and support


    • Your time will be divided almost equally among Systems Analysis, Implementation, and Support




    You must possess the following qualities:



    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills


    • Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment


    • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively


    • Collaborative and interpersonal skills




    Employee Benefits



    • Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident


    • We will reimburse relocation expenses


    • Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service


    • 11 paid holidays


    • 2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time


    • 125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)


    • PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance


    • Up to 25% bonus!


    • Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one



    • Personal Computing Reimbursement


    • Commuting Expense Program


    • Chartered Financial Analyst Program




    All applications for this position are accepted via email. You can begin the interview process or REFER someone you know by sending us your resume and your salary history. Once you have completed the interview, your information will be sent directly to the hiring manager for decisions on the next steps. Regardless of the outcome, My ePersona will keep you updated of your status by e-mail or phone.


    Experience: Required Background/Experience



    • Working knowledge of Derivative Instruments and processing (Swap data flow, interest rate swap, and OTC derivatives knowledge)


    • 5+ years of Business Analysis or Systems Analysis experience with a strong ability to extract and document requirements from project stakeholders


    • Experience with formal QA practices


    • Proficient with SQL and relational databases


    • Strong knowledge of back office practices and markets


    • Ability to extract requirements from business users and communicate them to technical resources




    Major Pluses to have



    • Experience working in iterative development environments


    • Experience in management of vendor or outsourcing relationships




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