Cognos Support & Maintenance-BI Lead in Boston, MA

Description

Organization: Application Outsourcing

Location: Framingham, MA

Accenture Services workforce is a dedicated team of people who work on outsourcing engagements. These are long-term partnerships with clients for whom we manage and provide increasingly specialized business operations, such as finance and accounting, IT, applications development and maintenance, help desk services, and HR. We not only maintain key business functions for clients, we constantly seek to improve them to help our clients move ahead of the competition.

Job Description:

The BI Cognos Specialist will be responsible for support and maintenance functions with Cognos Reporting and Cognos Planning application tools.

Responsibilities and skills include:

. Should insure that applications are tuned for performance, efficiency, and reliability.
. Work directly with users and other IS groups as required.
. Analyze customer requirements and provide solutions utilizing a full-lifecycle methodology.
. Be a liaison in gathering and understanding requirements.
. Manage ad-hoc requests. Create technical specification documents for new functionality and ensure that new solutions integrate seamlessly with existing technologies in compliance with IS Standards & Strategy.
. Serve as technical lead on small to medium size projects.
. Must also be able set and meet the expectations of management (internal IS teams and business users).
. Domain knowledge in BI and data warehousing.
. User support
. Demand management
. SLA reporting
. Specifications development for offshore team
. Create and manage new processes to improve system supportability or current support processes
. Strong communication and relationship building skills
. Strong documentation skills (grammar, structure, etc)

Our people are our most important asset and we invest considerable resources to provide on-going training that builds and extends professional, technical and management skills in all areas. Your learning program will be determined by the requirements of your specific role but will usually involve specialized skills as well as personal and leadership development. You will work with your manager to determine what skills you need and how to build them.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Experience: Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

. 1 year minimum experience with support and maintenance of Cognos applications
. 1 year minimum experience with development of Cognos applications

Preferred technical skills:

. 4 year degree required
. Cognos 8 BI (Reporting) experience
. Cognos Enterprise Planning experience
. Cognos Infrastructure administration experience
. Project Leadership experience
. Off shore team coordination experience

Please submit resume online at https://accenture.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=2&reqNo=80526&art_servlet_language=en&selected_language=en&csNo=10003#topOfCsPage

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Development Team Lead in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!





May perform one or more of the following:



Directs the activities of software applications development team including:



Manages the development, installation, and maintenance of computer programs for business applications.



Directs and coordinates activities related to the design, development and implementation of software operating systems.



Establishes programming standards and program documentation requirements.



Reviews current status of system applications and prepares recommendations for improvements and resolution of errors.



Manages the technical programming and database development.



Manages the business activities and financial reporting of area.



All other duties as assigned.



Requirements:

Cobol, SQL, and Team Lead / Management Experience



ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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

Configuration Management Lead in Boston, MA

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!







May perform one or more of the following:



  • Act as part of a team maintaining a complex and integrated client/server application environment with Windows and UNIX servers located in multiple locations around the country.

  • Provide second and third level support for applications on a Microsoft Windows platform, including Cognos, OIT Docfinity, Sybase EA Server, and Tomcat. Support the application lifecycle, from development through production support.

  • Create/maintain high quality documentation/procedures covering the application infrastructure

  • Write programs/scripts to automate application log management, configuration file updates, and deployment processes.

  • Analyze new versions of applications to identify how changes would affect the environment. Plan and execute the implementation of applications upgrades.

  • Other duties as assigned.

    Education and Typical Years of Experience: REQUIRED:

    (MINIMUM)

  • Have a minimum of 2 year of relevant experience.

  • Experience with server support in a Windows environment.

  • Experience with Internet technologies.

  • Strong skills with multiple scripting technologies such as batch files, Perl, WSH, or VBScript.

  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

  • Be willing to work hours necessary to successfully accomplish assigned tasks.

  • Have excellent organizational and written communication skills.

  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment and be able to handle stress.



    Specific Requirements: PREFERRED:

  • BS/BA degree, preferably in a technical field.

  • MCSA/MCSE or other relevant industry certifications.

  • Experience with UNIX systems



    ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

    To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
  • XSLT and Java / JSP Contract Downtown Boston Marketing Co!! in Boston, MA

    Our Boston based client needs a Web Developer with project based experience using XSLT . This is short term assignment working in a Java environment ( JSP ) with XML feeds and XSLT transmissions. Our client is looking for a consultant with a desire to succeed in a short amount of time and hit the ground running on day one. Must have front end development skills.

    1 plus years working with XSLT
    2 plus years experience developing for the presentation layer using the following technologies: JSP , XML , XHTML , CSS , javascript
    Experience working within a UNIX environment preferred.
    Working knowledge of the Sun ONE 6.1 Web Server preferred.<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 XML, Advanced Linux, Advanced SunSystems, Advanced HTML, Advanced Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS, Advanced JSP - (Java Server Page), Advanced XSLT

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

    PM - PMPM Project Management - Project Management in Medford MA in Boston, MA

    Location: Medford, MA (near Boston)



    Please NO Corp to Corp is available for this role. Contract to hire MUST be able and willing to work directly for our end client in a permanent position.



    Job Description:



    - Technical hands-on Project Manager with 5 yrs experience

    - progressive background as Business Analyst

    - experienced with SDLC and .net technology

    - highly desired CRM and/or call centre experience

    - automotive or similar industry preferred



    please forward resumes to
    Experience: Project Management,,

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

    SQL Developer - Great Back Bay Company! in BOSTON, MA

    Our client, based in Boston's Back Bay, is a rapidly growing company looking for an experienced SQL Database Developer to join and support their growing development team. The selected candidate will have at least two years of SQL development experience, including an understanding of structured analysis and design techniques. Development experience with Financial and/or HR applications are a huge plus. The selected candidate must have excellent communication skills.

    For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 781-505-4031.
    Experience: * 2 years work experience in application development, using structured methodologies * 2 years experience with relational databases including MS SQL Server * Experience composing SQL queries required * Experience with Financial Analysis Accounting and General Ledger Packages including Solomon/Microsoft Dynamics SL and Hyperion Financial Planning and Hyperion Essbase is strongly desired

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

    Business Analyst in Boston, MA

    An award-winning brokerage services firm in downtown Boston is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their growing team of dynamic professionals. The Product Development Analyst must possess a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years of fund accounting experience, be an Excel Macros Guru and have great communication skills. The most important characteristic a candidate must have is to be able to create, edit and read macros in Excel. In addition, the Product Development Analyst will be interpreting business requirements, create macros, be a liaison across different lines of business, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a growth environment. The base salary will pay up to 70k with a bonus and great benefits. If you feel like you are a good fit and want to apply, please submit your resume to Joe Plaisance at or call 617-951-4000 ext 62446.
    Experience: An award-winning brokerage services firm in downtown Boston is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their growing team of dynamic professionals. The Product Development Analyst must possess a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years of fund accounting experience, be an Excel Macros Guru and have great communication skills. The most important characteristic a candidate must have is to be able to create, edit and read macros in Excel. In addition, the Product Development Analyst will be interpreting business requirements, create macros, be a liaison across different lines of business, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a growth environment. The base salary will pay up to 70k with a bonus and great benefits. If you feel like you are a good fit and want to apply, please submit your resume to Joe Plaisance at or call 617-951-4000 ext 62446.

    - 2+ years of Fund Accounting skills
    - Bachelor's Degree
    - Advanced MS Excel

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

    VB.net , SQL 2000 / 2005 Developer Downtown Boston!!! in BOSTON, MA

    Our Downtown Boston client, related in the Financial Services Industry are looking for a highly skilled VB.net Developer with 3 plus years experience. Looking for a success driven VB.net developer with experience working in Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2000 / 2005 (stored procedures, queries, triggers etc.. ) environments. Ability to code Win Forms and Windows Applications using VB.net is essential. Exposure and understanding of ASP.net framework along with XML and Web Services is valuable as you'll be interacting with another developer coding the entire ASP.net framework and web services part of the project. This is a 6 plus month assignment.<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 MS SQL Server, Advanced Visual Studio, Advanced Triggers, Advanced Stored Procedures, Basic ASP - (Active Server Page), Advanced VB.NET

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

    Quality Assurance Lead in Boston, MA

    Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!





    May perform one or more of the following:



    Works under general supervision

    Leads system and user acceptance testing with client involvement

    Provides guidance and assistance to testing staff

    Oversees creation and implementation of testing plan

    Participates in testing, across multiple project organizations to meet multiple requirements (i.e. functional, stress, endurance, integration, etc.).

    Develop test case scenarios for unit, system, integration, user acceptance, and parallel testing.

    Document testing results including incorporation of appropriate artifacts

    Document defects and track them through successful resolution

    Responsible for the creation of testing deliverables (i.e. approaches, plans, cases, results, metrics)

    Travel as needed (% dependent on project)

    Degree preferred, but significant experience can substitute

    Experience with Medicaid or Healthcare processing systems desired, especially in the area of Claims processing, Provider or Reference

    Experience with HIPAA transaction processing

    ICD9 and 10 Code orientation

    Familiarity with project work plan software, and tracking systems

    Prior experience with iterative development projects and/or RUP methodology

    Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the healthcare field

    Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, testing large-scale development projects

    Experience in a data processing development/operation environment

    Testing environment experience and knowledge

    Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team

    Must have an excellent ability to communicate (both verbal and written) with both technical and non-technical staff and clients

    Strong deadline and task management skills

    Sound discretionary judgment skills

    Background in Quality Control, Testing, and/or Validation of large-scale software development projects

    Experience with automated testing tools (Segue, Rational, Golden, Mercury, etc.).

    Experience working in a structured project management environment

    Experience with an object-oriented design project

    Experience with RDBMS (Oracle, SQL)

    Knowledge of accurately reporting and tracking defects throughout the development life cycle

    Strong analysis skills

    Prior experience interfacing with customers





    ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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

    Desktop Support Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    Desktop Support / Help Desk

    Our client, a leader in the Advertising industry is seeking to add an additional Desktop Support analyst to join their Desktop Support team. In this role you will be part of a team of 8, supporting 600 users at their headquarters.

    <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: To be considered you must be proficient supporting end users in a mixed MAC / Windows environment. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2+ years of experience.

    Mid Level experience with the following:
    - TrackIT
    - PC and Laptop Upgrades
    - MAC OS X
    - Windows XP

    This project is contract with a strong possibility to become a full time employee.

    We are only interviewing candidates this week - Dec 3 - Dec 7th.

    If you are interested/qualified - apply TODAY.

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

    Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

    JOB SUMMARY:



    Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and general requirements. Good understanding of relational database concepts and client-server concepts. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Working with limited managerial oversight, the Business Systems Analyst is responsible for fielding requests from users, analyzing those requests, producing specifications, testing, documenting, and training both the end-user and the User Support Department on the end product. Train and assist the other Programmer/Analysts in all these functions is also key to this role. The Business Systems Analyst will understand and promote key concepts relating to business systems analysis and will stay up to date on trends and happenings in the marketplace.



    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



    Work with members of the company and IT to define, understand, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user, department, practice group needs relating to technology solutions and systems.

    Develops documentation of group and user needs, and systems requirements specifications

    Establish and maintain processes, best practices, and metrics relating to business systems analysis. This will include items such as working to establish standards for business analysis relating to project assessment, data modeling, and design considerations.

    Provide assistance, training and backup to the other IT personnel in the areas of project scoping, technical assessment, and project analysis.

    Establish and maintain strong communications with users and vendors.

    Work closely with IT and user during entire project and product lifecycle to ensure success and completion of the work.

    Work closely with user and IT staff to determine metrics for success for each project.

    Work with members of the company, with a strong focus on financials, to develop specifications and functional requirements for reports and presentation of data.

    Provide basic project management functions for smaller projects and activities including but not limited to project scoping, resource recommendation, and skill alignment.



    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



    Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

    Minimum 3 years of experience in business systems analysis

    Must be both a self-starter and a team player and have excellent communication skills

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

    Help Desk Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    One of our clients, a leader in the advertising industry is seeking a Technical Support Analyst (Desktop Support and Help Desk) to provide support to all agency end-users on a variety of technical issues.

    The Technical Support Analyst will be part of a team of 4 other Desktop Support / Help Desk analysts to support 400 end users. All support will be handled desk side with very little phone support.

    <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: To be considered for this positions you must be proficient in the following areas:

    - 1+ years of IT hands on experience
    - Strong knowledge / understanding of MAC / Windows - hardware and OS (Operating Systems)
    - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with strong customer service orientation
    - Ability to troubleshoot technical problems under pressure while working independently.
    - High level of experience working with Microsoft Suite and Internet.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join the Desktop Support team in an industry that values the most cutting edge technology.

    Interviews will be held this week.

    Start - December 10th.

    Looking forward to telling you more about the position. Apply today!

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

    Web Development Software Engineer in BOSTON, MA

    Our client, based in Bedford, is a fast growing technology company looking for an experienced Online Marketing Applications Developer to manage content and design of their corporate website. The selected candidate will have strong experience with front end application development, including: HTML, CSS, and PHP.

    For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 781-505-4031.
    Experience: * 5 years online application development experience * 2-5 years experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, JavaScript * 2-5 years of experience with any of the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Excel * BS degree in Computer Science preferred

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

    SSIS/SQL Developer in Boston, MA

    Consultant to rewrite the Worldscope datafeed ingestion process. The current process in place is legacy, it goes thru an intermediate Sybase database that delays the data delivery to the strategic fundamentals components by about 24 hrs and also is a maintenance bottleneck. We have word from the team within CTG that maintains the current process that they will not be updating their process should worldscope alter the feed or introduce new data elements (which is pretty common). For both of these reasons, it is pretty urgent for us to take ownership of this feed and re-engineer it using the suitable technologies available in this area.
    Understand the worldscope data feed, help design the target schema and develop an ingestion feed process using SSIS. This is a SQL Server 2005 database and we will be developing this using Microsoft .Net 2.0 and C#. Help test the feed process, develop deployment procedures, develop escalation procedures and document them.


    Experience: ? 2+ yrs of experience working with SSIS and processing data-feeds directly.
    ? Overall experience should be around 6-7 yrs.
    ? Experience with DTS will help but it is not a requirement.


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

    PM - PMPM Project Management - Project Management in Medford MA in Boston, MA

    Location: Medford, MA (near Boston)



    Please NO Corp to Corp is available for this role. Contract to hire MUST be able and willing to work directly for our end client in a permanent position.



    Job Description:



    - Technical hands-on Project Manager with 5 yrs experience

    - progressive background as Business Analyst

    - experienced with SDLC and .net technology

    - highly desired CRM and/or call centre experience

    - automotive or similar industry preferred



    please forward resumes to
    Experience: Project Management,,

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

    VB.net , SQL 2000 / 2005 Developer Downtown Boston!!! in BOSTON, MA

    Our Downtown Boston client, related in the Financial Services Industry are looking for a highly skilled VB.net Developer with 3 plus years experience. Looking for a success driven VB.net developer with experience working in Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2000 / 2005 (stored procedures, queries, triggers etc.. ) environments. Ability to code Win Forms and Windows Applications using VB.net is essential. Exposure and understanding of ASP.net framework along with XML and Web Services is valuable as you'll be interacting with another developer coding the entire ASP.net framework and web services part of the project. This is a 6 plus month assignment.<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 MS SQL Server, Advanced Visual Studio, Advanced Triggers, Advanced Stored Procedures, Basic ASP - (Active Server Page), Advanced VB.NET

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

    Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

    JOB SUMMARY:



    Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and general requirements. Good understanding of relational database concepts and client-server concepts. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Working with limited managerial oversight, the Business Systems Analyst is responsible for fielding requests from users, analyzing those requests, producing specifications, testing, documenting, and training both the end-user and the User Support Department on the end product. Train and assist the other Programmer/Analysts in all these functions is also key to this role. The Business Systems Analyst will understand and promote key concepts relating to business systems analysis and will stay up to date on trends and happenings in the marketplace.



    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



    Work with members of the company and IT to define, understand, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user, department, practice group needs relating to technology solutions and systems.

    Develops documentation of group and user needs, and systems requirements specifications

    Establish and maintain processes, best practices, and metrics relating to business systems analysis. This will include items such as working to establish standards for business analysis relating to project assessment, data modeling, and design considerations.

    Provide assistance, training and backup to the other IT personnel in the areas of project scoping, technical assessment, and project analysis.

    Establish and maintain strong communications with users and vendors.

    Work closely with IT and user during entire project and product lifecycle to ensure success and completion of the work.

    Work closely with user and IT staff to determine metrics for success for each project.

    Work with members of the company, with a strong focus on financials, to develop specifications and functional requirements for reports and presentation of data.

    Provide basic project management functions for smaller projects and activities including but not limited to project scoping, resource recommendation, and skill alignment.



    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



    Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

    Minimum 3 years of experience in business systems analysis

    Must be both a self-starter and a team player and have excellent communication skills

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

    Desktop Support Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    Desktop Support / Help Desk

    Our client, a leader in the Advertising industry is seeking to add an additional Desktop Support analyst to join their Desktop Support team. In this role you will be part of a team of 8, supporting 600 users at their headquarters.

    <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: To be considered you must be proficient supporting end users in a mixed MAC / Windows environment. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2+ years of experience.

    Mid Level experience with the following:
    - TrackIT
    - PC and Laptop Upgrades
    - MAC OS X
    - Windows XP

    This project is contract with a strong possibility to become a full time employee.

    We are only interviewing candidates this week - Dec 3 - Dec 7th.

    If you are interested/qualified - apply TODAY.

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

    SQL Developer - Great Back Bay Company! in BOSTON, MA

    Our client, based in Boston's Back Bay, is a rapidly growing company looking for an experienced SQL Database Developer to join and support their growing development team. The selected candidate will have at least two years of SQL development experience, including an understanding of structured analysis and design techniques. Development experience with Financial and/or HR applications are a huge plus. The selected candidate must have excellent communication skills.

    For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 781-505-4031.
    Experience: * 2 years work experience in application development, using structured methodologies * 2 years experience with relational databases including MS SQL Server * Experience composing SQL queries required * Experience with Financial Analysis Accounting and General Ledger Packages including Solomon/Microsoft Dynamics SL and Hyperion Financial Planning and Hyperion Essbase is strongly desired

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

    Business Analyst in Boston, MA

    An award-winning brokerage services firm in downtown Boston is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their growing team of dynamic professionals. The Product Development Analyst must possess a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years of fund accounting experience, be an Excel Macros Guru and have great communication skills. The most important characteristic a candidate must have is to be able to create, edit and read macros in Excel. In addition, the Product Development Analyst will be interpreting business requirements, create macros, be a liaison across different lines of business, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a growth environment. The base salary will pay up to 70k with a bonus and great benefits. If you feel like you are a good fit and want to apply, please submit your resume to Joe Plaisance at or call 617-951-4000 ext 62446.
    Experience: An award-winning brokerage services firm in downtown Boston is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their growing team of dynamic professionals. The Product Development Analyst must possess a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years of fund accounting experience, be an Excel Macros Guru and have great communication skills. The most important characteristic a candidate must have is to be able to create, edit and read macros in Excel. In addition, the Product Development Analyst will be interpreting business requirements, create macros, be a liaison across different lines of business, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a growth environment. The base salary will pay up to 70k with a bonus and great benefits. If you feel like you are a good fit and want to apply, please submit your resume to Joe Plaisance at or call 617-951-4000 ext 62446.

    - 2+ years of Fund Accounting skills
    - Bachelor's Degree
    - Advanced MS Excel

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

    XSLT and Java / JSP Contract Downtown Boston Marketing Co!! in Boston, MA

    Our Boston based client needs a Web Developer with project based experience using XSLT . This is short term assignment working in a Java environment ( JSP ) with XML feeds and XSLT transmissions. Our client is looking for a consultant with a desire to succeed in a short amount of time and hit the ground running on day one. Must have front end development skills.

    1 plus years working with XSLT
    2 plus years experience developing for the presentation layer using the following technologies: JSP , XML , XHTML , CSS , javascript
    Experience working within a UNIX environment preferred.
    Working knowledge of the Sun ONE 6.1 Web Server preferred.<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 XML, Advanced Linux, Advanced SunSystems, Advanced HTML, Advanced Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS, Advanced JSP - (Java Server Page), Advanced XSLT

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

    Help Desk Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    One of our clients, a leader in the advertising industry is seeking a Technical Support Analyst (Desktop Support and Help Desk) to provide support to all agency end-users on a variety of technical issues.

    The Technical Support Analyst will be part of a team of 4 other Desktop Support / Help Desk analysts to support 400 end users. All support will be handled desk side with very little phone support.

    <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: To be considered for this positions you must be proficient in the following areas:

    - 1+ years of IT hands on experience
    - Strong knowledge / understanding of MAC / Windows - hardware and OS (Operating Systems)
    - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with strong customer service orientation
    - Ability to troubleshoot technical problems under pressure while working independently.
    - High level of experience working with Microsoft Suite and Internet.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join the Desktop Support team in an industry that values the most cutting edge technology.

    Interviews will be held this week.

    Start - December 10th.

    Looking forward to telling you more about the position. Apply today!

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

    Web Development Software Engineer in BOSTON, MA

    Our client, based in Bedford, is a fast growing technology company looking for an experienced Online Marketing Applications Developer to manage content and design of their corporate website. The selected candidate will have strong experience with front end application development, including: HTML, CSS, and PHP.

    For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 781-505-4031.
    Experience: * 5 years online application development experience * 2-5 years experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, JavaScript * 2-5 years of experience with any of the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Excel * BS degree in Computer Science preferred

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

    Tibco Consultant in Boston, MA

    Our client in Boston, MA is currently looking for a Tibco Consultant for a 6 Month plus project.



    This position will involve the following:

    Gathering requirements for integrations.



    Develop Business Works processes.



    Correcting defects reported against existing integrations.



    Tuning the performance and stability of Business Works and EMS deployments.



    Assist Integration Architect in optimizing the integration development process.



    Work on assigned production issues.



    Develop prototypes for new requirement/s with the help of Integration Architect.



    Work with vendor to resolve vendor related issues.



    Required skills include:

    5+ years of IT experience

    3+ years of Tibco development experience

    SAP Integration experience

    TIBCO Business Works

    TIBCO XML Canon

    TIBCO EMS

    XML

    Unix

    Working knowledge of SAP system

    XSLT

    SOAP

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

    Help Desk Analyst II in Boston, MA

    Help Support Consultants

    Our client, a major University in the Boston area is seeking 2 Tier 2 Help Desk consultants to assist with phone coverage during the busy times surrounding the upcoming holiday. Both consultants will be need for a 2 week project beginning December 7th.

    Minimum of 2+ years experience working in a Help Desk environment.

    If you or someone you know is interested - please apply today.

    This is an excellent opportunity to gain more experience and earn some extra cash for the holidays. <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: Please apply if you are skilled in the following areas:
    - Microsoft 2000, XP and Vista environment
    - MAC troubleshooting skills
    - Phone support - troubleshooting both Desktops and Laptops
    - VPN experience

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

    IT - IT Infrastructure Support Specialist - L2 in Boston, MA

    IT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SPECIALIST / DESKTOP SUPPORT / PC TECHNICIAN



    POSITION SUMMARY



    The IT Infrastructure Support Specialist ( ITISS - Level I and II Support ) supports the business practices of the firm by delivering reliable, high quality computer services, products and support.



    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    -Provide level one and two technical support to Grant Thornton lines of business, service lines, and physical locations.

    -Provide excellent customer service and delivery of technology services and products.

    -Adhere to firmwide policies and procedures and promote such adherence in your location.

    -Seek opportunities to improve platform reliability and optimization.

    -Log all support incidents into OTIS ( helpdesk ticket tracking system ) in addition to monitoring your local office's queue and providing assistance to fellow IT support specialists when needed.

    -Use Ghost to reimage or refresh laptops and desktops and transfer data accordingly.

    -Serve as liaison between other Internal Client Services ( ICS ) - IT resources, Regional Technology staff, and end user group.

    -Serve as contact for equipment orders to ensure proper configuration and compliance with firm standards.

    -Supervise and maintain all office PC systems including hardware, software, configuration, updates, patches, and more to minimize or potentially eliminate actual and potential down time experienced by the user community.

    -Prepare computers for new hires and provide personalized onsite support, when necessary, in delivering the finished product.

    -Cooperate in maintaining the inventory of all technology equipment including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, and portable printers.

    -Establish working relationship with all of the personnel in the office, including the Managing Partner, Controller / Office Manager, Business Practice Leader, and others.

    -Provide and coordinate onsite and offsite end user support.

    -Coordinate and communicate with the Regional Technology Administrator ( RTA ) any LAN / WAN issues that directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the office network as well as any other activities, strategies, and projects as required.

    -Evaluate the service and delivery methods being provided, solicit feedback regularly from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

    -Regularly solicit feedback from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

    -Research new ways to improve performance, deliver service, problem solve, and reduce costs and response time for users.

    -Develop and maintain skills to accomplish duties and support the firm's technology direction.

    -Seek development opportunities that allow growth and development in position and career with Grant Thornton.

    -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

    -Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

    -Perform other job-related duties as necessary.



    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; equivalent work experience will be considered.

    -At least 3 years of related work experience in desktop support in a large corporate environment.

    -A+ certifications a plus, Microsoft certifications a plus.

    -Ability to become Dell Certified for repair of Notebooks and Desktops.

    -Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office 2003.

    -Ability to work as a team and be a "team player", especially during time sensitive tasks / projects which may require overtime to successfully complete the job.

    -Good oral and written communications skills.

    -Excellent customer service skills.

    -Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goals while unsupervised.

    -Highly reliable and well organized; capable of balancing several projects and maintaining priorities.

    -Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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

    Business Analyst in Boston, MA

    An award-winning brokerage services firm in downtown Boston is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their growing team of dynamic professionals. The Product Development Analyst must possess a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years of fund accounting experience, be an Excel Macros Guru and have great communication skills. The most important characteristic a candidate must have is to be able to create, edit and read macros in Excel. In addition, the Product Development Analyst will be interpreting business requirements, create macros, be a liaison across different lines of business, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a growth environment. The base salary will pay up to 70k with a bonus and great benefits. If you feel like you are a good fit and want to apply, please submit your resume to Joe Plaisance at or call 617-951-4000 ext 62446.
    Experience: An award-winning brokerage services firm in downtown Boston is seeking a Product Development Analyst to join their growing team of dynamic professionals. The Product Development Analyst must possess a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 2 years of fund accounting experience, be an Excel Macros Guru and have great communication skills. The most important characteristic a candidate must have is to be able to create, edit and read macros in Excel. In addition, the Product Development Analyst will be interpreting business requirements, create macros, be a liaison across different lines of business, etc. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a growth environment. The base salary will pay up to 70k with a bonus and great benefits. If you feel like you are a good fit and want to apply, please submit your resume to Joe Plaisance at or call 617-951-4000 ext 62446.

    - 2+ years of Fund Accounting skills
    - Bachelor's Degree
    - Advanced MS Excel

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

    Lawson Business Analyst in Boston, MA

    Our client, a major leader in information technology is currently looking for a Lawson Business Analyst to join their team in Boston, MA.


    Only GC and Citizens will be accepted. H1Bs/1099 need not apply.


    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 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.

    To succeed, one must possess strong communications skills and experience dealing with conflicting priorities.

    Experience: Required Skills:

    Minimum of 5 + years progressive experience in systems analysis/programming using specialized languages in any combination of pertinent education and experience.

    Must have experience with Lawson.

    Ability to translate high-level specifications for software components into designs and implement the designs.

    Experience planning, conducting and coordinating development activities (writing code).

    Experience with analysis, design and implementation of business application software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business problems, questions or processes.

    Knowledge of computer hardware and software subject matter, information processing techniques, and business information gathered from system users to develop software.

    Experience developing detailed implementation and upgrade project plans in conjunction with other account team associates.

    Ability to classify problems as system, training, or process and work with users to correct them.

    Ability to provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements.

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

    Strong problem solving, development and communications skills.


    Desired Skills:

    Experience with Kronos.

    Experience with 4GL development.

    Experience with MicroFocus COBOL.

    SQL development experience.

    Healthcare industry experience.

    Remote hosting experience.

    Project management experience a plus.


    Next Steps:-

    Please send your updated resume to:

    OR
    Contact us at 214.575.8880 for immediate consideration.

    Only GC and Citizens will be accepted. H1Bs/1099 need not apply.

    AVA Consulting is a Nationwide staffing company that helps clients with Resource Management. Our client base includes Fortune 500 and international clients.

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

    Web Development Software Engineer in BOSTON, MA

    Our client, based in Bedford, is a fast growing technology company looking for an experienced Online Marketing Applications Developer to manage content and design of their corporate website. The selected candidate will have strong experience with front end application development, including: HTML, CSS, and PHP.

    For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 781-505-4031.
    Experience: * 5 years online application development experience * 2-5 years experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, JavaScript * 2-5 years of experience with any of the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Excel * BS degree in Computer Science preferred

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

    Tibco Consultant in Boston, MA

    Our client in Boston, MA is currently looking for a Tibco Consultant for a 6 Month plus project.



    This position will involve the following:

    Gathering requirements for integrations.



    Develop Business Works processes.



    Correcting defects reported against existing integrations.



    Tuning the performance and stability of Business Works and EMS deployments.



    Assist Integration Architect in optimizing the integration development process.



    Work on assigned production issues.



    Develop prototypes for new requirement/s with the help of Integration Architect.



    Work with vendor to resolve vendor related issues.



    Required skills include:

    5+ years of IT experience

    3+ years of Tibco development experience

    SAP Integration experience

    TIBCO Business Works

    TIBCO XML Canon

    TIBCO EMS

    XML

    Unix

    Working knowledge of SAP system

    XSLT

    SOAP

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

    Desktop Support Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    Desktop Support / Help Desk

    Our client, a leader in the Advertising industry is seeking to add an additional Desktop Support analyst to join their Desktop Support team. In this role you will be part of a team of 8, supporting 600 users at their headquarters.

    <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: To be considered you must be proficient supporting end users in a mixed MAC / Windows environment. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2+ years of experience.

    Mid Level experience with the following:
    - TrackIT
    - PC and Laptop Upgrades
    - MAC OS X
    - Windows XP

    This project is contract with a strong possibility to become a full time employee.

    We are only interviewing candidates this week - Dec 3 - Dec 7th.

    If you are interested/qualified - apply TODAY.

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

    Help Desk Analyst II in Boston, MA

    Help Support Consultants

    Our client, a major University in the Boston area is seeking 2 Tier 2 Help Desk consultants to assist with phone coverage during the busy times surrounding the upcoming holiday. Both consultants will be need for a 2 week project beginning December 7th.

    Minimum of 2+ years experience working in a Help Desk environment.

    If you or someone you know is interested - please apply today.

    This is an excellent opportunity to gain more experience and earn some extra cash for the holidays. <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: Please apply if you are skilled in the following areas:
    - Microsoft 2000, XP and Vista environment
    - MAC troubleshooting skills
    - Phone support - troubleshooting both Desktops and Laptops
    - VPN experience

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

    IT - IT Infrastructure Support Specialist - L2 in Boston, MA

    IT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SPECIALIST / DESKTOP SUPPORT / PC TECHNICIAN



    POSITION SUMMARY



    The IT Infrastructure Support Specialist ( ITISS - Level I and II Support ) supports the business practices of the firm by delivering reliable, high quality computer services, products and support.



    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    -Provide level one and two technical support to Grant Thornton lines of business, service lines, and physical locations.

    -Provide excellent customer service and delivery of technology services and products.

    -Adhere to firmwide policies and procedures and promote such adherence in your location.

    -Seek opportunities to improve platform reliability and optimization.

    -Log all support incidents into OTIS ( helpdesk ticket tracking system ) in addition to monitoring your local office's queue and providing assistance to fellow IT support specialists when needed.

    -Use Ghost to reimage or refresh laptops and desktops and transfer data accordingly.

    -Serve as liaison between other Internal Client Services ( ICS ) - IT resources, Regional Technology staff, and end user group.

    -Serve as contact for equipment orders to ensure proper configuration and compliance with firm standards.

    -Supervise and maintain all office PC systems including hardware, software, configuration, updates, patches, and more to minimize or potentially eliminate actual and potential down time experienced by the user community.

    -Prepare computers for new hires and provide personalized onsite support, when necessary, in delivering the finished product.

    -Cooperate in maintaining the inventory of all technology equipment including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, and portable printers.

    -Establish working relationship with all of the personnel in the office, including the Managing Partner, Controller / Office Manager, Business Practice Leader, and others.

    -Provide and coordinate onsite and offsite end user support.

    -Coordinate and communicate with the Regional Technology Administrator ( RTA ) any LAN / WAN issues that directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the office network as well as any other activities, strategies, and projects as required.

    -Evaluate the service and delivery methods being provided, solicit feedback regularly from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

    -Regularly solicit feedback from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

    -Research new ways to improve performance, deliver service, problem solve, and reduce costs and response time for users.

    -Develop and maintain skills to accomplish duties and support the firm's technology direction.

    -Seek development opportunities that allow growth and development in position and career with Grant Thornton.

    -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

    -Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

    -Perform other job-related duties as necessary.



    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; equivalent work experience will be considered.

    -At least 3 years of related work experience in desktop support in a large corporate environment.

    -A+ certifications a plus, Microsoft certifications a plus.

    -Ability to become Dell Certified for repair of Notebooks and Desktops.

    -Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office 2003.

    -Ability to work as a team and be a "team player", especially during time sensitive tasks / projects which may require overtime to successfully complete the job.

    -Good oral and written communications skills.

    -Excellent customer service skills.

    -Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goals while unsupervised.

    -Highly reliable and well organized; capable of balancing several projects and maintaining priorities.

    -Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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

    PM - PMPM Project Management - Project Management in Medford MA in Boston, MA

    Location: Medford, MA (near Boston)



    Please NO Corp to Corp is available for this role. Contract to hire MUST be able and willing to work directly for our end client in a permanent position.



    Job Description:



    - Technical hands-on Project Manager with 5 yrs experience

    - progressive background as Business Analyst

    - experienced with SDLC and .net technology

    - highly desired CRM and/or call centre experience

    - automotive or similar industry preferred



    please forward resumes to
    Experience: Project Management,,

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

    Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

    JOB SUMMARY:



    Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and general requirements. Good understanding of relational database concepts and client-server concepts. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Working with limited managerial oversight, the Business Systems Analyst is responsible for fielding requests from users, analyzing those requests, producing specifications, testing, documenting, and training both the end-user and the User Support Department on the end product. Train and assist the other Programmer/Analysts in all these functions is also key to this role. The Business Systems Analyst will understand and promote key concepts relating to business systems analysis and will stay up to date on trends and happenings in the marketplace.



    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



    Work with members of the company and IT to define, understand, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user, department, practice group needs relating to technology solutions and systems.

    Develops documentation of group and user needs, and systems requirements specifications

    Establish and maintain processes, best practices, and metrics relating to business systems analysis. This will include items such as working to establish standards for business analysis relating to project assessment, data modeling, and design considerations.

    Provide assistance, training and backup to the other IT personnel in the areas of project scoping, technical assessment, and project analysis.

    Establish and maintain strong communications with users and vendors.

    Work closely with IT and user during entire project and product lifecycle to ensure success and completion of the work.

    Work closely with user and IT staff to determine metrics for success for each project.

    Work with members of the company, with a strong focus on financials, to develop specifications and functional requirements for reports and presentation of data.

    Provide basic project management functions for smaller projects and activities including but not limited to project scoping, resource recommendation, and skill alignment.



    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



    Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

    Minimum 3 years of experience in business systems analysis

    Must be both a self-starter and a team player and have excellent communication skills

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

    VB.net , SQL 2000 / 2005 Developer Downtown Boston!!! in BOSTON, MA

    Our Downtown Boston client, related in the Financial Services Industry are looking for a highly skilled VB.net Developer with 3 plus years experience. Looking for a success driven VB.net developer with experience working in Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2000 / 2005 (stored procedures, queries, triggers etc.. ) environments. Ability to code Win Forms and Windows Applications using VB.net is essential. Exposure and understanding of ASP.net framework along with XML and Web Services is valuable as you'll be interacting with another developer coding the entire ASP.net framework and web services part of the project. This is a 6 plus month assignment.<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 MS SQL Server, Advanced Visual Studio, Advanced Triggers, Advanced Stored Procedures, Basic ASP - (Active Server Page), Advanced VB.NET

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

    SSIS/SQL Developer in Boston, MA

    Consultant to rewrite the Worldscope datafeed ingestion process. The current process in place is legacy, it goes thru an intermediate Sybase database that delays the data delivery to the strategic fundamentals components by about 24 hrs and also is a maintenance bottleneck. We have word from the team within CTG that maintains the current process that they will not be updating their process should worldscope alter the feed or introduce new data elements (which is pretty common). For both of these reasons, it is pretty urgent for us to take ownership of this feed and re-engineer it using the suitable technologies available in this area.
    Understand the worldscope data feed, help design the target schema and develop an ingestion feed process using SSIS. This is a SQL Server 2005 database and we will be developing this using Microsoft .Net 2.0 and C#. Help test the feed process, develop deployment procedures, develop escalation procedures and document them.


    Experience: ? 2+ yrs of experience working with SSIS and processing data-feeds directly.
    ? Overall experience should be around 6-7 yrs.
    ? Experience with DTS will help but it is not a requirement.


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

    XSLT and Java / JSP Contract Downtown Boston Marketing Co!! in Boston, MA

    Our Boston based client needs a Web Developer with project based experience using XSLT . This is short term assignment working in a Java environment ( JSP ) with XML feeds and XSLT transmissions. Our client is looking for a consultant with a desire to succeed in a short amount of time and hit the ground running on day one. Must have front end development skills.

    1 plus years working with XSLT
    2 plus years experience developing for the presentation layer using the following technologies: JSP , XML , XHTML , CSS , javascript
    Experience working within a UNIX environment preferred.
    Working knowledge of the Sun ONE 6.1 Web Server preferred.<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 XML, Advanced Linux, Advanced SunSystems, Advanced HTML, Advanced Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS, Advanced JSP - (Java Server Page), Advanced XSLT

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

    Help Desk Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    One of our clients, a leader in the advertising industry is seeking a Technical Support Analyst (Desktop Support and Help Desk) to provide support to all agency end-users on a variety of technical issues.

    The Technical Support Analyst will be part of a team of 4 other Desktop Support / Help Desk analysts to support 400 end users. All support will be handled desk side with very little phone support.

    <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: To be considered for this positions you must be proficient in the following areas:

    - 1+ years of IT hands on experience
    - Strong knowledge / understanding of MAC / Windows - hardware and OS (Operating Systems)
    - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with strong customer service orientation
    - Ability to troubleshoot technical problems under pressure while working independently.
    - High level of experience working with Microsoft Suite and Internet.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join the Desktop Support team in an industry that values the most cutting edge technology.

    Interviews will be held this week.

    Start - December 10th.

    Looking forward to telling you more about the position. Apply today!

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

    Business Systems Analyst in Boston, MA

    JOB SUMMARY:



    Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and general requirements. Good understanding of relational database concepts and client-server concepts. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Working with limited managerial oversight, the Business Systems Analyst is responsible for fielding requests from users, analyzing those requests, producing specifications, testing, documenting, and training both the end-user and the User Support Department on the end product. Train and assist the other Programmer/Analysts in all these functions is also key to this role. The Business Systems Analyst will understand and promote key concepts relating to business systems analysis and will stay up to date on trends and happenings in the marketplace.



    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:



    Work with members of the company and IT to define, understand, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user, department, practice group needs relating to technology solutions and systems.

    Develops documentation of group and user needs, and systems requirements specifications

    Establish and maintain processes, best practices, and metrics relating to business systems analysis. This will include items such as working to establish standards for business analysis relating to project assessment, data modeling, and design considerations.

    Provide assistance, training and backup to the other IT personnel in the areas of project scoping, technical assessment, and project analysis.

    Establish and maintain strong communications with users and vendors.

    Work closely with IT and user during entire project and product lifecycle to ensure success and completion of the work.

    Work closely with user and IT staff to determine metrics for success for each project.

    Work with members of the company, with a strong focus on financials, to develop specifications and functional requirements for reports and presentation of data.

    Provide basic project management functions for smaller projects and activities including but not limited to project scoping, resource recommendation, and skill alignment.



    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:



    Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

    Minimum 3 years of experience in business systems analysis

    Must be both a self-starter and a team player and have excellent communication skills

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

    Web Production Artist in boston, MA

    Web production artist needed to help build out a site redesign for a local advertising agency. The work will be roughly 1-2 weeks, offsite. The site has been designed in photoshop and needs only to be built out in HTML... some flash for the homepage would be ideal. The site consists of 12 pages total. This is an immediate and urgent freelance need. The Creative Group is always looking for Junior, Mid, and Senior level web designers, so please contact us with interest. Please register at: www.creativegroup.com<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: HTML

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

    Web Development Software Engineer in BOSTON, MA

    Our client, based in Bedford, is a fast growing technology company looking for an experienced Online Marketing Applications Developer to manage content and design of their corporate website. The selected candidate will have strong experience with front end application development, including: HTML, CSS, and PHP.

    For immediate consideration of this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Greg Tutuny, at , or call 781-505-4031.
    Experience: * 5 years online application development experience * 2-5 years experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, JavaScript * 2-5 years of experience with any of the following: Photoshop, Illustrator, DreamWeaver, Excel * BS degree in Computer Science preferred

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

    Help Desk Analyst II in Boston, MA

    Help Support Consultants

    Our client, a major University in the Boston area is seeking 2 Tier 2 Help Desk consultants to assist with phone coverage during the busy times surrounding the upcoming holiday. Both consultants will be need for a 2 week project beginning December 7th.

    Minimum of 2+ years experience working in a Help Desk environment.

    If you or someone you know is interested - please apply today.

    This is an excellent opportunity to gain more experience and earn some extra cash for the holidays. <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: Please apply if you are skilled in the following areas:
    - Microsoft 2000, XP and Vista environment
    - MAC troubleshooting skills
    - Phone support - troubleshooting both Desktops and Laptops
    - VPN experience

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

    VB.net , SQL 2000 / 2005 Developer Downtown Boston!!! in BOSTON, MA

    Our Downtown Boston client, related in the Financial Services Industry are looking for a highly skilled VB.net Developer with 3 plus years experience. Looking for a success driven VB.net developer with experience working in Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2000 / 2005 (stored procedures, queries, triggers etc.. ) environments. Ability to code Win Forms and Windows Applications using VB.net is essential. Exposure and understanding of ASP.net framework along with XML and Web Services is valuable as you'll be interacting with another developer coding the entire ASP.net framework and web services part of the project. This is a 6 plus month assignment.<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 MS SQL Server, Advanced Visual Studio, Advanced Triggers, Advanced Stored Procedures, Basic ASP - (Active Server Page), Advanced VB.NET

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

    IT - IT Infrastructure Support Specialist - L2 in Boston, MA

    IT INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SPECIALIST / DESKTOP SUPPORT / PC TECHNICIAN



    POSITION SUMMARY



    The IT Infrastructure Support Specialist ( ITISS - Level I and II Support ) supports the business practices of the firm by delivering reliable, high quality computer services, products and support.



    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    -Provide level one and two technical support to Grant Thornton lines of business, service lines, and physical locations.

    -Provide excellent customer service and delivery of technology services and products.

    -Adhere to firmwide policies and procedures and promote such adherence in your location.

    -Seek opportunities to improve platform reliability and optimization.

    -Log all support incidents into OTIS ( helpdesk ticket tracking system ) in addition to monitoring your local office's queue and providing assistance to fellow IT support specialists when needed.

    -Use Ghost to reimage or refresh laptops and desktops and transfer data accordingly.

    -Serve as liaison between other Internal Client Services ( ICS ) - IT resources, Regional Technology staff, and end user group.

    -Serve as contact for equipment orders to ensure proper configuration and compliance with firm standards.

    -Supervise and maintain all office PC systems including hardware, software, configuration, updates, patches, and more to minimize or potentially eliminate actual and potential down time experienced by the user community.

    -Prepare computers for new hires and provide personalized onsite support, when necessary, in delivering the finished product.

    -Cooperate in maintaining the inventory of all technology equipment including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, and portable printers.

    -Establish working relationship with all of the personnel in the office, including the Managing Partner, Controller / Office Manager, Business Practice Leader, and others.

    -Provide and coordinate onsite and offsite end user support.

    -Coordinate and communicate with the Regional Technology Administrator ( RTA ) any LAN / WAN issues that directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the office network as well as any other activities, strategies, and projects as required.

    -Evaluate the service and delivery methods being provided, solicit feedback regularly from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

    -Regularly solicit feedback from users to monitor users' perceived performance of the products and services provided by the firm's technical staff, and communicate ideas and recommendations for improvement of service and delivery to the RTA.

    -Research new ways to improve performance, deliver service, problem solve, and reduce costs and response time for users.

    -Develop and maintain skills to accomplish duties and support the firm's technology direction.

    -Seek development opportunities that allow growth and development in position and career with Grant Thornton.

    -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

    -Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

    -Perform other job-related duties as necessary.



    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

    -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area; equivalent work experience will be considered.

    -At least 3 years of related work experience in desktop support in a large corporate environment.

    -A+ certifications a plus, Microsoft certifications a plus.

    -Ability to become Dell Certified for repair of Notebooks and Desktops.

    -Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office 2003.

    -Ability to work as a team and be a "team player", especially during time sensitive tasks / projects which may require overtime to successfully complete the job.

    -Good oral and written communications skills.

    -Excellent customer service skills.

    -Self-starter, capable of successfully achieving support goals while unsupervised.

    -Highly reliable and well organized; capable of balancing several projects and maintaining priorities.

    -Ability to work additional hours as needed.

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    Desktop Support Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    Desktop Support / Help Desk

    Our client, a leader in the Advertising industry is seeking to add an additional Desktop Support analyst to join their Desktop Support team. In this role you will be part of a team of 8, supporting 600 users at their headquarters.

    <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: To be considered you must be proficient supporting end users in a mixed MAC / Windows environment. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2+ years of experience.

    Mid Level experience with the following:
    - TrackIT
    - PC and Laptop Upgrades
    - MAC OS X
    - Windows XP

    This project is contract with a strong possibility to become a full time employee.

    We are only interviewing candidates this week - Dec 3 - Dec 7th.

    If you are interested/qualified - apply TODAY.

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    Help Desk Analyst in BOSTON, MA

    One of our clients, a leader in the advertising industry is seeking a Technical Support Analyst (Desktop Support and Help Desk) to provide support to all agency end-users on a variety of technical issues.

    The Technical Support Analyst will be part of a team of 4 other Desktop Support / Help Desk analysts to support 400 end users. All support will be handled desk side with very little phone support.

    <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: To be considered for this positions you must be proficient in the following areas:

    - 1+ years of IT hands on experience
    - Strong knowledge / understanding of MAC / Windows - hardware and OS (Operating Systems)
    - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with strong customer service orientation
    - Ability to troubleshoot technical problems under pressure while working independently.
    - High level of experience working with Microsoft Suite and Internet.

    This is an excellent opportunity to join the Desktop Support team in an industry that values the most cutting edge technology.

    Interviews will be held this week.

    Start - December 10th.

    Looking forward to telling you more about the position. Apply today!

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    XSLT and Java / JSP Contract Downtown Boston Marketing Co!! in Boston, MA

    Our Boston based client needs a Web Developer with project based experience using XSLT . This is short term assignment working in a Java environment ( JSP ) with XML feeds and XSLT transmissions. Our client is looking for a consultant with a desire to succeed in a short amount of time and hit the ground running on day one. Must have front end development skills.

    1 plus years working with XSLT
    2 plus years experience developing for the presentation layer using the following technologies: JSP , XML , XHTML , CSS , javascript
    Experience working within a UNIX environment preferred.
    Working knowledge of the Sun ONE 6.1 Web Server preferred.<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 XML, Advanced Linux, Advanced SunSystems, Advanced HTML, Advanced Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS, Advanced JSP - (Java Server Page), Advanced XSLT

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    Tibco Consultant in Boston, MA

    Our client in Boston, MA is currently looking for a Tibco Consultant for a 6 Month plus project.



    This position will involve the following:

    Gathering requirements for integrations.



    Develop Business Works processes.



    Correcting defects reported against existing integrations.



    Tuning the performance and stability of Business Works and EMS deployments.



    Assist Integration Architect in optimizing the integration development process.



    Work on assigned production issues.



    Develop prototypes for new requirement/s with the help of Integration Architect.



    Work with vendor to resolve vendor related issues.



    Required skills include:

    5+ years of IT experience

    3+ years of Tibco development experience

    SAP Integration experience

    TIBCO Business Works

    TIBCO XML Canon

    TIBCO EMS

    XML

    Unix

    Working knowledge of SAP system

    XSLT

    SOAP

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    ** Systems Administrator / Destkop Support ** in Boston, MA

    Our Professional Services Client has an immediate need for a Jr. Network Administrator / Desktop Support Technician due to company growth.

    * 3+ years of experience *

    This role is a contract position with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

    Please apply if you are interested in the following:

    - Be a part of team of 3 supporting 200 employees - both locally and remotely. (15 office locations)

    Desktop Support Responsibilities:
    - Troubleshoot Windows XP, Windows 2000 and a few Vista desktops.
    - Troubleshoot and solve basic Email - Outlook/Exchange issues.
    - Work with end users both over the phone and desk side.

    - Assist with working on Servers: All Windows 2003 and 2000 (About 20 servers)

    - Must be proficient with Active Directory

    - Assist with Phone, Data and Internet vendors

    - Must have experience with Back Ups

    <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: - 50% Server Work

    - 50% Desktop Support - All Windows XP (2nd tier support to our current Desktop Support person)

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    Lawson Business Analyst in Boston, MA

    Our client, a major leader in information technology is currently looking for a Lawson Business Analyst to join their team in Boston, MA.


    Only GC and Citizens will be accepted. H1Bs/1099 need not apply.


    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 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.

    To succeed, one must possess strong communications skills and experience dealing with conflicting priorities.

    Experience: Required Skills:

    Minimum of 5 + years progressive experience in systems analysis/programming using specialized languages in any combination of pertinent education and experience.

    Must have experience with Lawson.

    Ability to translate high-level specifications for software components into designs and implement the designs.

    Experience planning, conducting and coordinating development activities (writing code).

    Experience with analysis, design and implementation of business application software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business problems, questions or processes.

    Knowledge of computer hardware and software subject matter, information processing techniques, and business information gathered from system users to develop software.

    Experience developing detailed implementation and upgrade project plans in conjunction with other account team associates.

    Ability to classify problems as system, training, or process and work with users to correct them.

    Ability to provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements.

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

    Strong problem solving, development and communications skills.


    Desired Skills:

    Experience with Kronos.

    Experience with 4GL development.

    Experience with MicroFocus COBOL.

    SQL development experience.

    Healthcare industry experience.

    Remote hosting experience.

    Project management experience a plus.


    Next Steps:-

    Please send your updated resume to:

    OR
    Contact us at 214.575.8880 for immediate consideration.

    Only GC and Citizens will be accepted. H1Bs/1099 need not apply.

    AVA Consulting is a Nationwide staffing company that helps clients with Resource Management. Our client base includes Fortune 500 and international clients.

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    SSIS/SQL Developer in Boston, MA

    Consultant to rewrite the Worldscope datafeed ingestion process. The current process in place is legacy, it goes thru an intermediate Sybase database that delays the data delivery to the strategic fundamentals components by about 24 hrs and also is a maintenance bottleneck. We have word from the team within CTG that maintains the current process that they will not be updating their process should worldscope alter the feed or introduce new data elements (which is pretty common). For both of these reasons, it is pretty urgent for us to take ownership of this feed and re-engineer it using the suitable technologies available in this area.
    Understand the worldscope data feed, help design the target schema and develop an ingestion feed process using SSIS. This is a SQL Server 2005 database and we will be developing this using Microsoft .Net 2.0 and C#. Help test the feed process, develop deployment procedures, develop escalation procedures and document them.


    Experience: ? 2+ yrs of experience working with SSIS and processing data-feeds directly.
    ? Overall experience should be around 6-7 yrs.
    ? Experience with DTS will help but it is not a requirement.


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    Software Engineer - Data Integration in Boston, MA

    CDI has an exciting opportunity waiting for you! We are looking for exceptional people to help us grow! We have an immediate need for a Data Integrations Software Engineer!



    Well known national publishing company seeks a Data Integrations Software Engineer for their Bay Area location. This Software Engineer provides technical and operational support to the DI team. The Engineer maintains existing systems, makes enhancement recommendations and/or designs new tools for DI, and assists with the overall data quality assurance process.



    ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES (General description)

    -Develop new and maintain existing DI tools: Work with the DI team, engineering, and PM to prioritize, design and spec, develop, and implement new DI software tools and projects. Maintain existing verification tools and make enhancements to Dizilla as needed.

    -Technical support: Assist DI Leads in addressing customer's technical concerns as well as assist in maintaining technical documentation. Provide technical support to the DI team in trouble-shooting application and data problems.

    -Manage the bug process: Delegate tasks as well as perform the actual investigation and fixing of data task bugs. Liaison with engineering and PM to champion bug fixes and communicate feature enhancement requests.

    -Maintain DI machines: Perform maintenance and upgrades to DI computers, including the installation and set-up of software and hardware.

    -Administer DI servers including the IDS, Dizilla, and the SFTP.

    -Metrics collection & analysis: Monitor and analyze system performance and make recommendations for improvement and scalability. Provide data queries to management.



    SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

    -Required: Experience with 3-4 years of Bash scripting on Linux/Unix environments, Perl, SQL and Java.

    -Preferred: Experience with Python and PHP and Oracle 10.

    -Required: Strong verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and remain focused. Capable of learning new technical skills quickly and effectively.

    -Preferred: Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and text editor skills.



    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

    -Required: Two+ years of engineering experience. B.S. degree in engineering or computer sciences

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    Business Continuity Coordinator in Boston, MA

    If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a highly reputable law firm and have experience with disaster recovery, then please continue reading!



    Job Description:

    JOB SUMMARY:



    The Business Continuity Team Lead is responsible for developing, maintaining and managing the firm's business continuity and disaster recovery program. Works with firm departments to develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans and procedures. This position will be the prime coordinator for the development of department level action plans. The person will support all activities necessary to enable our client to respond to a business interruption



    Requirements:

    RESPONSIBILITIES:



    Assists business units with development of business impact analyses. Provides guidance to and coordinates the efforts of staff members in the development of recovery procedures for key areas of the firm. Recommends recovery strategies and solutions.



    Develops and facilitates exercises to validate the business continuity strategy, assumptions, activities, and procedures specified in the business continuity plan against likely interruption scenarios. Reports results from validation exercises, identifying opportunities for continuous improvements



    Establishes disaster recovery testing methodologies; plans and coordinates the testing of recovery support and business resumption procedures in different functional areas. Assures that recovery procedures are effective for the restoration of key firm resources and for the resumption of critical business processes.



    Provides firm-wide business continuity program visibility and awareness so as to convey the importance of an ongoing continuity program.



    Coordinates and maintains critical contact information for internal and external resources



    Performs ongoing risk analysis for critical functional areas to identify points of vulnerability



    Develops and maintains standards and procedures for disaster recovery documentation. Maintains a library of recovery support and business resumption procedures.



    Works with vendors of disaster recovery services and facilities; studies and recommends outside services for use during a disaster situation



    Works with management to ensure that as new equipment, facilities, services, and systems are installed that the disaster recovery issues are addressed



    Assists recovery support and business resumption staff during a disaster. Acts as a coordinator during emergency situations.





    Additional Information:

    RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED:



    Availability to travel between office required.



    Works in conjunction with local Facilities Managers and Firm wide Facilities Manager to ensure office evacuation and life safety procedures are maintained and tested.



    QUALIFICATIONS:



    * Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred but not required; Certification in business continuity planning is preferred (e.g., DRII's, CBCP)

    * 3+ years of developing and maintaining business continuity programs

    * Knowledge of current business continuity and disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies

    * Strong leadership and ability to work independently

    * Strong problem solving skills

    * Superior written and oral communication skills at all organizational levels

    * Strong project management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the testing of emergency response, recovery support, and business resumption procedures.



    This is a permanent opportunity. If you find that your skills match our clients requirments then please apply now!

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    Domino developer in boston, MA

    Looking for Domino Developer with 4-5 years of Domino experience. (Domino is the name of the applications and messaging server program for the Lotus Corporation's Lotus Notes product.)



    Developer should have some Domino 5.X experience along with experience in Lotus script and office integration.



    Required Skills:

    Java, JavaScript, VBA, VB Script, XML



    Desired Skills:

    Graduate Degree, Technical Certification



    Experience: Domino Developer with 4-5 years of Domino experience.

    Developer should have some Domino 5.X experience along with experience in Lotus script and office integration.


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    SSIS/SQL Developer in Boston, MA

    Consultant to rewrite the Worldscope datafeed ingestion process. The current process in place is legacy, it goes thru an intermediate Sybase database that delays the data delivery to the strategic fundamentals components by about 24 hrs and also is a maintenance bottleneck. We have word from the team within CTG that maintains the current process that they will not be updating their process should worldscope alter the feed or introduce new data elements (which is pretty common). For both of these reasons, it is pretty urgent for us to take ownership of this feed and re-engineer it using the suitable technologies available in this area.
    Understand the worldscope data feed, help design the target schema and develop an ingestion feed process using SSIS. This is a SQL Server 2005 database and we will be developing this using Microsoft .Net 2.0 and C#. Help test the feed process, develop deployment procedures, develop escalation procedures and document them.


    Experience: ? 2+ yrs of experience working with SSIS and processing data-feeds directly.
    ? Overall experience should be around 6-7 yrs.
    ? Experience with DTS will help but it is not a requirement.


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