2/3/08 - 2/10/08 | GadBall

Systems Administrator for International company in Boston, MA

International investment firm is seeking a Systems Administrator with a financial background to support and manage the technology infrastructure. This is a fast paced, team oriented environment with a variety of responsibilities including: administering networks, servers, computer hardware/software, applications, data storage, data archiving, backup/recovery, disaster recovery and security solutions. This position also serves as a technical liaison with vendors and consults affiliates across multiple projects.
Experience: * Three plus years of Windows Systems Administration experience (financial background strongly preferred)
* Experience with MS Windows 2003, MS Exchange 2003, Active Directory, Cisco, Citrix and financial applications
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
* Must be technically strong as well as a strong communicator
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment
* Strong customer service skills are a must
Applicants interested in applying to this position should email resumes directly to or call 617-439-3000.

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.Net Programmer in Boston, MA

Pioneer in the print industry is seeking (2) contractors for immediate openings in their Boston location.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 5 years experience in developing object oriented Web Systems in C#, ASP.NET

A minimum of 5 years experience in developing Applications or Web Systems utilizing MSSQL 2000 or 2005

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and translate C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET Syntax

Working knowledge of JavaScript

Working knowledge of XML

Strong knowledge of .NET framework

Strong object oriented development skills

Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.

Experience with UML modeling (Use Cases, Activity or Sequence Diagrams and Class Diagrams) is a plus

The ideal candidate will have experience developing both web and win form front end applications as well and backend components

Ability to work in a small team environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience: Javascript,XML,ASP,UML,C#,VB.NET,MS-SQL SERVER,UML Modeling (Use Cases, Activity, Sequence Diagrams, Class Diagrams),

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Northshore, 6+ Month Contract, Strong VB.NET in BOSTON, MA

Our Northshore based client is looking for a strong .NET developer to be a vital source to their IT team. Currently this financial based company is looking to make changes on their internal and external websites that coordinate between the U.S. and U.K. locations. Advanced VB.net and along with ASP.net skills are required (5 plus years experience). Experience along with database driven websites and SQL Server technology is essential as well. SQL Server 2000 is a must, 2005 is desired. This is a 5-6+ month contract opportunity. Client is looking for a begin date right ASAP, please apply immediately and call Robert Chamberlain @ 617-439-3000 if interested.<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, VB.net, ASP.net

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PeopleSoft Financials Functional in Boston, MA

Role: PeopleSoft Financials Functional Location: Boston-MADuration: 6+ months Start Date: ASAPJob type: Contract Rate: OpenJob Requirement:The ideal candidate would have an in-depth understanding of PeopleSoft Financials modules (Asset Management being the most critical, Accounts Payables, and General Ledger) and some familiarity with Human Resources modules (Base HR, Benefits, Time & Labor). Responsibilities·Gather user requirements and develop specifications. ·Assist in configuration, design, and test various modules as needed to meet needs arising as a result of acquisitions and growth ·Enhance usage of AP, GL, AM processes, implement new functionality ·Train new and existing business users better understand of PeopleSoft functionality ·Lead conversion efforts for AM, GL, AP modules ·Troubleshoot any business process related problems AM - troubleshoot technical and functional problems with various AM processes, support AM customizations GL - Monthly processes, Year end processing, Reconciliations AP - troubleshoot Vendor, Voucher issues, Payment, Reconciliation problems, interface related data exceptions and issues Implement and support various Workflows Must have expertise with PS Query and nVision. Knowledge of Crystal Reports would be a plus Conduct Training and Testing during various phases Experience5 yrs + PeopleSoft Asset Management experience 3-5 years of PeopleSoft General Ledger and Accounts Payables experience Experience with version 8.8, 8.9, or 9.0 Strong communication and facilitation skills Project Management skills desirable Client offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, a great working environment and the opportunity to be part of a growing IT Team
Experience: Experience5 yrs + PeopleSoft Asset Management experience 3-5 years of PeopleSoft General Ledger and Accounts Payables experience Experience with version 8.8, 8.9, or 9.0 Strong communication and facilitation skills Project Management skills desirable

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Desktop Support Specialist for Boston Headquarters in BOSTON, MA

This is a perfect role for a Desktop Support Specialist looking for a permanent position in a small company where you can develop your skills by "wearing a lot of hats". Support 45 users on site at the Boston IT Headquarters, and provide remote support for 200+ field users. Must have good range of skills and the desire to learn new technology and skills always.

The successful Desktop Support Specialist will also play a large role with Active Directory administration. Previous MS Exchange experience will also be a great advantage. Very visible position in the company for candidates looking to grow.

Immediate need, so apply directly to Rick Johanson at or Rick at 617-439-3000 ext 62368.
Experience: * 1-2 years of professional desktop support experience.
* Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
* Ability to listen, assess, and recommend solutions in a clear, upbeat manner.
* Previous ticket tracking system experience preferred.
* Active Directory and MS Exchange experience a big, big plus.
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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MS SQL Server 2000/2005 DBA in Boston, MA

Leading online travel company is seeking an experienced MS SQL Server 2000/2005 DBA.

Key areas of responsibility:

The primary responsibility of a MS SQL Server 2000/2005 DBA
is to provide system and database administration to support our production environment. These duties include resolving problems and answering questions related to the database and platform environment, performance testing and tuning, capacity planning and reporting, implementation of backup and recovery plans and develops and analyzes SQL code from programming requirements.

Technical Skills:
Essential:

A thorough understanding of Microsoft SQL 2000/2005 (enterprise and standard editions) and Windows 2000/2003 Server in a cluster configuration.
· A strong understanding of MS SQL 2000/2005 security, MS SQL 2000/2005 performance monitoring and optimization techniques, indexes, constraints, transactions, file groups, stored procedures, full text searching, triggers, cursors, locking, and queue tuning.
·The ability to plan, test and implement the safe modification of a production database environment during software upgrade cycles.
·A strong understanding of MS SQL 2000/2005 backup and disaster recovery techniques.
·Strong understanding of storage technologies including RAID, SAN's, etc.
Strong understanding of database replication.
·Knowledge of Web Technologies (XML or HTML).
·Solid experience with source code control tools.

Highly Desirable:
· MS SQL Reporting Services

Desirable:
·Web Services
XML/SOAP
·ASP.NET
·C#
·HTML

Preferred Background:
· Minimum 3 years database administration, database design and database development experience with SQL Server in an on-line service environment.

Personal Qualities:
·Strong Team Player
·Good Communication Skills
·Organised
Delivery focused

Qualifications:
·BS degree in CS or equivalent required
·Microsoft Certifications (highly desirable)

Only candidates in the immediate Boston vicinity should apply. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States (No visa sponsorship will be offered).
Experience: HTML,XML,C#,MS-SQL SERVER,ASP.NET, SOAP, Web Services, RAID, SAN's,

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Graphic Designer/User Experience Analyst in BOSTON, MA

User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer, this person would be able to do both front and back end web development, to implement, lead and foster a growing web business. This is a well established company that is looking for a person that is passionate about user experience design. The correct User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer will be accomplished at web graphic and text design and will have a knowledge and understanding of setting a long term strategy for the Internet user experience.

Some of the User Experience Analyst/Graphic Designer Responsibilities are:

Working with account managers to identify communication needs and creating strategies, while maintaining exceptional customer service
Develop and design customer quoting application improvements
Communicate visual and written requirements for all user interface projects
Designing presentation templates
Being flexible to managing long term projects while meeting short-notice deadlines
Designing web sites and advertisements
Developing and managing relationships with vendors
Experience: The Qualifications are:
4+ years experience in consumer web interface design
Bachelors with formal design education
MS Office, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, wire framing software and either flash, and/or director are a plus
Experience testing and analysis of the user experience
Organizational skills
Maintain the knowledge of market trends
Passionate about organic search optimization

* * Applicants interested in applying to this position should e-mail resumes directly to

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Boston, MA

Human Capital Consultants is a strategic professional services consulting organization serving industry leading clients across the United States. Our offerings include;Recruitment Process Outsourcing Corporate Recruitment Strategy Development and Consulting Corporate Recruitment Process Consulting, Implementation, and Improvement Contract and Project Recruitment and Candidate Sourcing Staffing Vendor Management Human Resources Process Outsourcing Human Resources Strategy Consulting and Augmentation Human Capital Management Services We offer proven, customizable, and matrix driven solutions for our clients' Recruitment, Human Capital Management, and Human Resource Consulting needs. Human Capital Consultants has the experience and bandwidth to provide clients a wide array of resources from a single Recruitment or HR Resource to an entire team dedicated to single or multi-location needs, including Strategic Engagement Planning and Management.Sr. Software Development Engineer - Boston, MAOur client is a global software company with an array of career opportunities and locations throughout the world. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide rely on our client to deliver applications with the best performance, highest security, and lowest cost. Our client's customers include 100% of the Fortune 100 companies and 99% of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and consumers throughout the world.Our client's teams share a determination to build a world-class company and global software business. Their culture is informal but they work hard and demand high standards in all that they do. It's not all about hard work - they truly believe work should be fun, that's why their motto is 'Work Hard, Play Hard, Get Results and Have Fun Doing It.' Our client's employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with flexible hours and outstanding benefits to suit your lifestyle.Position Overview In this role you will be a member of a team responsible for validating 3rd party applications. For some vendors, the team will develop a validation kit that will be supplied to the vendor who will use it to validate the interoperability. The team will verify completed vendor validations. The team will interface with business development to report any issues found to the 3rd party vendor. For other vendors, the team will work collaboratively with the vendor to implement a customer integration using available interfaces. The team will interface with product management for the various product groups to highlight changes and additions need to the core products to support these integration efforts.In this role, the candidate will:Develop custom integration that combine our client's products with other 3rd party software products Assist with validation efforts as needed
Experience: BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in software company 5+ years developing software Experience developing complex software COM/COM+ C/C++ C# Linux XML and Web Services Experience with multi-product integration Interested and qualified candidate are invited to submit resumes to Mike Astringer by e-mail or call 800-378-0847 X701.

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Lead Cognos Architect in Boston, MA

To submit your resume for this position, you must include BOTH your desired annual salary and current annual salary broken down between base + bonus! NO EXCEPTIONS!
You must also include a short paragraph in the body of your email which briefly summarizes matches from your professional experience to the "Required Background/Experience" and "Major Pluses To Have" sections below. We appreciate your time in advance on this matter.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY: You must live within commuting distance of Boston, MA
Summary
As a Lead Cognos Architect on our Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our Business Intelligence Application Platform, which we are enhancing with new capabilities using the Cognos platform. You will focus primarily on building our Cognos capabilities, but you will also have analysis responsibilities that span our other Business Intelligence tool sets including Oracle Reports and internally built applications. You will have a high level of direct interaction with the Business Intelligence platform users as well as systems architects and engineers.
Reports to: The Business Intelligence Manager
Duties/Responsibilities

Architect and develop key components of a Business Intelligence Competency Center using Cognos and other Business Intelligence tools
Establish building blocks for the organization in the areas of functional architecture, technology architecture, data stewardship, and report delivery strategies
Design and implement the centralized Business Intelligence application platform and framework for use by other Business Intelligence delivery teams in the organization
Create and maintain the functional infrastructure
Develop, support, and maintain a shared application components toolkit
Communicate standards and best practices and train report developers on their use
Work with report developers, data modelers, and business analysts to ensure the Business Intelligence functional infrastructure meets the design and delivery needs of our business projects
Integrate Cognos with other Business Intelligence application platforms used internally
Provide Business Intelligence functional help desk with 1st and 2nd level on-call support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Provide oversight and governance of Business Intelligence reporting performance

You must possess the following qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments with people at all levels of the organization
Self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast-paced team environment

Employee Benefits

Sorry, but we DO NOT sponsor H1-B transfers or TN-1 Visas for this career opportunity. You must be a citizen or permanent resident
Vacations - from two weeks to five weeks, based on length of service
11 paid holidays
2 paid floating holidays to be used in the summer time
125% Tuition Reimbursement with an A grade, 100% for a B or Pass (in a Pass/Fail course)
PPO Health Plan/Dental Plan/Short & Long term disability/Life Insurance
Up to 30% bonus!
Retirement & Pension Plan: Profit sharing contribution of 15% on top of your yearly compensation (Base plus Bonus!), Vested from day one
Personal Computing Reimbursement
Commuting Expense Program
Chartered Financial Analyst Program
Backup Child Care - two slots available daily plus "Parents in a Pinch" in-home care

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

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related discipline
3+ years of experience as a Cognos Systems Architect and Report Developer
5+ years of experience in the Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing fields
Strong data modeling and data architecture skills
Strong analytical skills
Experience in management of mission-critical production support

Major Pluses to have

Advanced degree in engineering or computer science
Experience in financial services systems and an understanding of investment management data and information delivery requirements
Understanding of investment security types and asset classes
Experience with the reporting tools of the Oracle 11i E-Business Suite:
Oracle Reports
Discoverer
Daily Business Intelligence
Financial Statement Generator

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Graphic Designer in Boston, MA

Part-time, PC-based graphic designer with 5+ years experience needed for several weeks in Boston's Back Bay. Candidate must be proficient in Indesign and also skilled with Photoshop and Illustrator. The assignment is 20 hours per week. Projects include one-page promotional fliers and brochures (up to four pages). Candidate will be responsible for design as well as production, and must be able to prep files for printers. Candidate must be able to work on multiple smaller projects in a fast-paced environment.<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: Indesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

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Systems Admin - Boston (Job #8444) in Boston, MA

Position: Systems Administrator
Location: 200 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02116
6 month contract to hire
ASAP Start 8am - 5pm hours

BASIC PURPOSE/FUNCTION:
The Systems Administrator will directly support and manage (OM) technology infrastructure by proactively administering and optimizing networks, servers, computer hardware/software, applications, data storage, data archiving, backup/recovery, disaster recovery and security solutions. The OM technology enterprise includes MS Windows 2003, MS Exchange 2003 (Cluster), Active Directory, Cisco LAN/WAN devices, Citrix and numerous business applications. This position also serves as a technical liaison with vendors and OM affiliates and provides technical consultancy to affiliates across various projects. Specifically, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for the following areas:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:% of Time

Ensure seamless 7x24 operations for mission critical applications, servers, networks and associated devices. Maximize hardware and software systems availability and minimize outages by responding quickly and effectively. Ensure optimal hardware and software system performance. Resolve quickly all operational issues; identify root causes, research and test solutions and document findings. Proactively respond to growing cpu or storage requirements. Proactively respond to software releases, version updates, log file entries, security-related updates and issues and react swiftly to emergent vulnerabilities. Ensure day-to-day server, desktop and change management issues are documented, reported and executed in a timely manner. 40%

Enterprise Application Support
Provide support and maintenance for business applications including, Blackberry Enterprise
Server, Exchange, VMWare, Citrix Metaframe and advanced features, RSA, etc.10%

Oversee the LAN/WAN environment consisting of Blackberry Enterprise Server, RSA, Citrix, VPN, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, and multiple T1 and MPLS circuits. Work with consultants and vendors in the management of PIX firewalls, Symantec Antivirus and Symantec IDS/IPS. 10%

Evaluate and integrate products and functionality that increase overall capabilities or automates manual tasks. Identify best product and practices, make recommendations and plan implementation efforts. Execute service requests; ensuring end user satisfaction and consistently providing service excellence. Oversee virus protection updates, hardware and software warranties, licenses and inventories. Participate in the development, documentation and implementation of monthly metrics tracking and reporting. 10%

Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
Participate in the formulation and implementation of disaster recovery systems, planning and testing, ensuring efficient recovery strategies are in place. Work to provide increased hi-availability and redundancy of critical corporate resources using technologies that include DoubleTake and VMWare. Support OM and OM affiliate firm's Disaster Recovery operations in Boston and Denver. 5%

Provide technical consultancy to affiliates in a mixed technology environment including, dell, ibm, Sonicwall. Provide technical expertise across various projects interfacing with various groups within the organization. Recommend, size, and configure hardware and software solutions that meet the technology and business needs of affiliate firms. 15%

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
8 to 10 Years

NECESSARY SKILL SET:
1. Professional maturity, strong interpersonal, communication, multi-tasking and technical project management skills and be able to work well in a dynamic, team oriented environment
2. Excellent customer service skills and organizational skills
3. Superior trouble-shooting capabilities (hardware, software, applications, OS)
4. In-depth knowledge and experience with MS Windows 2003, MS Exchange 2003, LAN/WAN technologies, MS Office Applications, Cisco networking products, remote access solutions and security/firewall technology
5. A minimum of eight to ten years professional experience in high-performing technical service/operations environments. An undergraduate degree in management information systems, computer science or business related

To apply please email your resume and hourly and salary and availability to
please include the job number of 8444 in your subject line and tell me why you are qualified in your email

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Oracle Developer/Analyst in Boston, MA

Our client, a national firm, is currently looking to add a Oracle Developer/Analyst to the team in North Boston, MA. We are searching for that candidate with expertise in defining and implementing Order Management applications on a national/international basis. Responsibilities:-Translating business needs into application solutions-Team lead on systems implementations-Develop technical specifics and designs based upon knowledge of PL/SQL/SQL-Create design specifications and configure the system. Conduct design reviews as appropriate.- Provide end user support and training for implemented functionality. Ensure prompt resolution, documentation, coordination and communication for issues. Requirements:-BS or BA in Computer Science or related field-10 years of IT experience-4 years of experience with Order Management, Oracle Logistics and Manufacturing-5 years of experience with Oracle apps (Oracle 11i, PL/SQL, SQL)-2 years of experience with Java Script and/or VB Script-1 year of experience with Optio, Oracle Workflow, and/or MarkviewThis position is located in North Boston, MA. If you are interested in learning more about this position please apply through the website, www.madison-inc.net, or send your resume to jobs @ madison-inc.net.

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Application / Technical Support for Boston Financial Firm in Boston, MA

Our client, a leading financial software developer located in downtown Boston, is looking for an energetic and motivated Application/Technical Support professional to join their growing team. Their software components and applications are designed to meet the needs of today's leaders in the financial community here and abroad.

The Mid-Level Application/Technical Support person will play a key role in the maintenance/client services team. We are looking for a dynamic support/service engineer to help in supporting existing applications and to help with troubleshooting client issues. A willingness to learn and desire to succeed will be essential in the successful candidate for this position. You should also enjoy interacting with the internal development team and customers as well as working independently in fast-paced environment.
Experience: - 2-3 years experience in the construction and running of simple to complex SQL statements
- 1-2 years experience with 1 or more databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server) and their development tools
- 1 year's experience with a scripting language (e.g. Perl, Python, Unix Shell Scripts, Batch files, etc.)
- Ability to read & write a structured programming language (Java, C++, etc.)
- 1-2 years experience working in a Technical Support / Customer Service role
- Experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, and/or WebSphere
- BA/BS in Computer Science or the equivalent

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