Saturday, October 27, 2007

Business Analyst in New York, NY

Saturday, October 27, 2007
My client is a diversified international provider of financial and investment banking services. World-wide we employ over 11,000 people in 23 countries.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial individual to join their team as a Business Service Analyst on a contract basis.
This division is responsible for managing the company's technology infrastructure; supporting, maintaining, and enhancing existing business systems; and delivering and deploying new systems, technologies, and services to the businesses. Their commitment to growth within our niche markets exemplifies some of our core values and starts with identifying like-minded talent.

This role will report into the Service Delivery Manager, is New York based, and covers all Business lines and offices in the Americas region. You will support end-to-end service delivery to the Americas by a mixture of proactive and reactive activity with a major focus on process and process compliance. The clear objective is to identify and action opportunities to improve overall service delivery to the Business.

Responsibilities:
• Lead, administer, streamline, and improve Change Management, Problem Management, and Asset Management processes
• Facilitate, monitor, and communicate Sev1 and Sev2 incidents
• Help identify root cause of problems
• Monitor outstanding issues and follow up with business delivery teams to meet SLAs
• Improve Remedy reporting capabilities
• Provide metrics and reports to help manage Service Desk area
• Request and Ticket trend analysis and reporting
• Problem, Error and Incident Control
• Facilitate and contribute to major Problem and Incident reviews
• Contribute to a continuous service improvement culture within the service desk, focusing on areas where real customer service improvements can be made
• Administer support roster
• Support various audit exercises
• Support BCP initiatives

To succeed in this role, you will possess:
• Broad experience in Infrastructure delivery across a broad range of technologies
• ITIL process expertise (including Change, Problem, Incident)
• Ability to manage incidents, problems, and change through a calm yet decisive manner
• Attention to detail
• Structured approach to problem identification and problem solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Action and people oriented with a passion for Service Delivery

Experience in the following will be considered an advantage:
• Understanding of the Financial Services industry
• Strong focus on delivery with some project management background
• Demonstrate ability to develop long term, strategic relationships with key business staff and stakeholders
• Strong Change Management background
• ITIL framework and processes

Qualified candidate should send their resume to
<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: Business Analyst

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Java/J2EE Developer in Webster, NY

Seeking Java/J2EE/EJB Developers for contract to direct hire opportunities in Rochester. Java developer with strong technical leadership, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn new technologies very quickly, under schedule pressure. Microsoft SQL Server skills highly desirable (but experience with any relational database will be considered).
Experience: Minimum 3 years with Java technologies. Certifications a plus!

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Web Developer in NEW YORK, NY

Robert Half Technology seeks a highly motivated and organized PHP Developer to fulfill technical and production duties. The primary delivery platforms will be community-driven websites as well as online application support for downloadable games. Teamwork, accuracy and quality are critical, as are flexibility and the ability to work on a schedule while managing multiple priorities. This position reports to the CTO, but will work closely with respective site and project Producers and management. Experience with User Interface Design is a must.

The candidate will be responsible for implementing the overall look-and-feel and specific GUI elements as well as functional requirements for the sites. Prospective candidates must possess the ability to allocate time and work on multiple smaller projects at once, as needed.


JOB DESCRIPTION

- Develop PHP templates and pages that meet functional and creative requirements using PHP, HTML, Javascript and CSS
- Develop MySQL &#150; PHP applications that support our required functionality
- Develop project plans and specifications
- Participate in site development by suggesting solutions to business problems
- Provide supplementary Flash Development as needed

SKILLS

- 3-5 years PHP + MySQL development
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with object oriented ActionScript 2.0 or 3.0
- Understanding of performance profiling, troubleshooting and operational procedures
- Project / Team Management skills are a must
- Shell scripting experience
- System administration experience as it relates to configuring web, application and database servers
- Great organizational abilities
- Experience with site management, ad insertion, research, reporting and monitoring tools
- Ability to work collaboratively in small teams
- University qualifications are regarded but not required
How to Apply:

No third parties
No corp to corp/1099
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Due to large response, candidates that do not meet the requirement may not be contacted regarding their submission
If you are qualified please forward your resume to <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: Intermediate PHP, Intermediate Flash, Intermediate Cascade Styling Sheets - CSS, Intermediate HTML, Intermediate MySQL,

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HTML/CSS Web Developers in NEW YORK, NY

Robert Half Technology is currently recruiting for multiple Web Developers with strong HTML/CSS development skills for five different positions within two agencies in Midtown. These positions will last a minimum of two months and could go up to six months each.
Candidates wanted immediately to work with project management and design teams to design, code and test web applications using CSS, HTML, JavaScript and Flash.
Candidates must have:
&#183; 4+ years of production-quality web development experience working with large-scale websites and expert skills in Web 2.0, ASP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and related graphics, and knowledge/familiarity with Ajax
&#183; Candidate must possess a strong command of web standards, cross-browser compatibility and various web-related optimization techniques, content management systems
&#183; Candidates with prior interactive agency experience preferred
Please submit work sample URLs or your application will not be considered.
How to Apply:

No third parties
No corp to corp/1099
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Due to large response, candidates that do not meet the requirement may not be contacted regarding their submission
If you are qualified please forward your resume to <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, CSS, JavaScript

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Retail Systems Administrator in New York, NY

Retail Systems Administrator

Principle Job Function:

Under the direction of the IT Director, this position is
responsible for all issues pertaining to the RetailPro POS
systems at our retail stores and the head-end system at our corporate
office. In addition, daily tasks include data maintenance, generating
reports and troubleshooting hardware/software at the retail store level.

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS:

&#149; Maintain/Support all areas pertaining to the RetailPro Point of Sale system.

&#149; Act as liaison between the IT Department and all other departments requesting information from the Retail Pro system.

&#149; Act as primary contact for Retail Pro help desk support 24 hours a day.

&#149; Handle entry of all retail markdowns into the Retail Pro system.

&#149; Handle all installation requirements for existing and new stores.

&#149; Handle all interface requirements between Retail Pro and other operating systems or software.

&#149; Help support PC hardware and software issues.

&#149; Help support telecommunication issues.

&#149; Prepare/maintain all Retail Pro documentation.

&#149; Train all employees required to use the Retail Pro Point of Sale system.

&#149; Handle all other duties as assigned.


Specific Skills Required:

&#149; A+ Certification preferred

&#149; Knowledge of Microsoft XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 2003

&#149; 4-5 yrs. of experience on Hardware and Software
troubleshooting

&#149; 4 yrs. of help desk experience

&#149; 3 yrs. of Retail experience

&#149; Excellent communication skills

&#149; Positive attitude and eagerness to learn new applications

&#149; Team Player

&#149; Knows how to provide &#147;Pro-Active solutions&#148; rather than re-
active solutions

Qualified candidate should send their resume to <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: POS AND Retail Pro

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Sr. C# Developer Trading Systems in NEW YORK, NY

The candidate for this position will implement and support applications related to Quant analysis, portfolio management, Client Reporting in a .NET environment to establish an Intranet for the Firm. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal skills. The client puts a premium on congenial interpersonal relations and decorum.

The candidate will be capable of working independently with Traders and Operations personnel in understanding their business requirements and developing applications to solve business problems.

We are looking for an intelligent, motivated person with excellent computer and interpersonal skills who posses the follow qualifications:
Experience: &#149; At least Bachelor&#146;s degree
&#149; Minimum of 5 years of experience
&#149; Excellent verbal and written communication skills
&#149; Well versed in Microsoft .NET structure
&#149; Experience with C#, Visual Basic
&#149; Web page development for Intranet
&#149; Microsoft SQL server for database (Oracle or Sybase would be acceptable also)
&#149; Experience in Financial Industry a plus. Any experience with financial engineering or Quant applications would be a plus.
&#149; Mathematically oriented individual who can understand Investment formulas.
&#149; Quick learner of the business

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ASP.NET WEB Developer in NEW YORK, NY

Seeking a Web Developer!
Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Director of Information Technology
Qualifications/Skills/ Knowledge Required

&#183; Strong Web Design - HTML, ASP.NET, CSS, IIS

&#183; Database Design - ADO.Net, SQL Server

&#183; Excellent communication skills
Experience: Stellar Communication Skills are a must
Desirable

Adobe Suite, Crystal Reports, Military experience



Prior Experience Required:

&#183; Web design and maintenance

&#183; Database development



Personal Qualities: Team Player, excellent communicator, eye for design, fast with code



Travel: 2-3 times per year, travel from NYC to the office in upstate NY required



Schedule: 35 hours/week

Salary: 80K + Benefits


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Access/Excel Developer in NEW YORK, NY

My client seeks an Access/Excel developer with strong SQL development skills. Client is an NYC based Fashion company.<p>


<b>Please send resume to </b><p>
Experience: My client seeks an Access/Excel developer with strong SQL development skills. Client is an NYC based Fashion company.<p>


<b>Please send resume to </b><p>

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Technical Writer / Junior BA in New York, NY

The individual needs to have the ability to interact with clients and collect Business requirements and write detailed technical documents and manuals.



Locals / citizens preferred


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Project Manager in Astoria, NY

Need a strong Project manager with excellent communication skills to deal with clients.
location : New York.

Will initially work on one of our end client project in media publication industry. Project is already approved and signed to start.


Should have knowledge of Web Development, and content management.

Tech : .net or Java/J2ee

Familarity with content management tools like Ektron and Quantumart will help.

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Friday, October 26, 2007

Business Analyst in NEW YORK, NY

Friday, October 26, 2007
Business Analyst needed. This role is responsible for ensuring proper allocation of overhead charges, helping with financial planning and modeling, assisting with the preparation of operating budgets, and assisting with variance analyses.
Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years relevant work experience
Excellent PC skills
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning system a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Good organizational skills a must

To be considered for this or any of Robert Half's New York City opportunities please e-mail resume to

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Entry Level PeopleSoft System / Security Admin in New York, NY

This company is seeking an Entry Level PeopleSoft System / Security Administrator, currently located in the headquarters running PeopleSoft Financials Systems v8.8, PeopleTools 8.45.13.

The Entry Level PeopleSoft System / Security Administrator will work with the current team members to assist in the implementation and maintenance of PeopleSoft. This application is used by our agencies located across North America. The PeopleSoft v8.8 modules currently in production are: General Ledger, Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, Project Costing, Contracts, Billing, Accounts Receivable and Expenses (including Time).

This is a full time position. There also will be required on-call support activities and off-hour responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:
. Assist with set up, administration and maintenance of PeopleSoft user ID security for production and non-production environments.
. Assist with administering, and maintaining PeopleSoft infrastructure.
. Assist with the troubleshooting and resolution of technical infrastructure issues.
. Assist with project migration (object and data) in both the development and production environments.
. Assist with the set up, administration and maintenance of computer stations and software for new users, the PeopleSoft implementation team and PeopleSoft training programs.
. Ensures delivery of equipment to users in different locations, if necessary.
. Performs basic and more complex troubleshooting, backup, archiving, and disaster recovery.
. Installs and upgrades computer software and network equipment.
. Assists with administering and maintaining check printers.
. Participates in the inventory management of software licenses, software, hardware, and other IT supplies.

Required Skills:
. Network Knowledge (Windows XP, 2003 and Macintosh OS X).
. Knowledge and understanding of PeopleSoft 8.x security administration (Version 8.8 a plus).
. Understanding of PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA).
. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
. Understanding of security audit procedures and practices.
. Ability to work as a team member.
. Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
. Excellent judgment and strong problem solving skills.
. Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
. Knowledge of core functionality for some of the aforementioned PeopleSoft modules.

Other Desired Skills:
. Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Guidelines.
. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL.

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SR SAS / SQL ANALYST in New York, NY

CDI is looking for a SAS/SQL Analyst in NYC. Join CDI today!!



Someone with strong Analytical skills along with working with tables and able to align the information and set correctly into the database. You will be pulling data using SAS and SQL as a pass thru. Will be putting tables together and then setting it up correctly. You will be dealing with PHD's and Statistics Professionals within a strategic and analysis testing group.



The job is in NYC at the World Financial Center.



Group is Information Mgmt Group - Strategic analysis and testing.



Macros experience is helpful



High pressure environment at times.

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JD Edwards Programmer in Rochester, NY

Our client has an ongoing need for a JD Edwards Programmer. This company is looking for an exceptional consultant to plan, prioritize, program and troubleshoot projects in accordance with business needs, as well as implement and maintain JD Edwards ERP system across multiple locations for consistent data access and functionality. As a Programmer you will be responsible for the following:
&#149; Manage multiple projects
&#149; Assist in hardware, software and network issues as needed
&#149; Train users on system capabilities and use to ensure users may generate own reports and data
&#149; Develop reports and queries in response to business strategic objectives and client requirements
&#149; Program JDE in RPG III
&#149; Set up and modify JDE System to provide ease of use and required functionality to end-users
To express your interest for more information and immediate consideration, contact Robert half Technology at today!

<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: As an ideal candidate for this position, the following is required:
&#149; Bachelors degree in Computer Science
&#149; Five or more years experience with JD Edwards programming
&#149; Three or more years of multi-state JD Edwards systems analyst experience in an RPGIII Environment
&#149; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving skills a results-oriented attitude
&#149; Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
&#149; .ASP Development in a JDE Environment is a big plus.

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Senior Network Engineer in New York, NY

About DoubleClick

DoubleClick is a global leader in digital marketing technology and services. The world's top marketers, publishers and agencies rely on DoubleClick's expertise in ad serving, rich media, video, search and affiliate marketing to help them make the most of the digital medium. DoubleClick provides unique insights and insider knowledge no one else can. That's why all 10 of the world's top 10 brands, 8 of the top 10 global agencies and 8 of the top 10 U.S. and European Web sites choose DoubleClick to help meet their digital marketing needs. Headquartered in New York, and with 17 offices and development hubs and 15 data centers worldwide, the company employs more than 1000 people. Learn more at .



Our suite of products is driven by the DoubleClick Technology Group (DTG), comprised of over 300 IT professionals, located in New York, Colorado, Chicago, San Francisco and Europe. DTG is an agile software development shop, and employs a mix of open-source and third-party technologies including Java, C++, Perl, ASP.NET, Ab Initio and Oracle running on Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms. In this rapidly growing industry, DoubleClick is both a market leader and innovator, creating an impressive number of new product releases every year.





We pride ourselves with hiring passionate, self-motivated and innovative professionals who enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and pushing those technologies to their limits. If this sounds exciting, come join us taking our world-class, high-volume systems to the next level!



Job Description:

DoubleClick is currently looking for a Senior Network Engineer to work at their NYC location. This individual will be part of a larger networking department and will support a Global Network.



Key responsibilities:

* Support and maintain DART network infrastructure worldwide

* Diagnose and resolve complex LAN/WAN problems

* Evaluate, load testing new and existing system and products

* Configure and maintain Cisco routers & switches

* Security Vulnerability assessment

* Support and maintain DNS infrastructure

* Design and implement network infrastructure for new data centers and offices

* Configure and work with global & local Load Balancers



Minimum Job Requirements / Skills:

* 5+ yrs experience with Cisco equipment (equivalent to CCNP or greater)

* Will be required to work some weekends and be part of ''on call'' schedule to support network off hours

* Minimal travel may be required as needed

* Solid understanding of LAN/WAN network operations, server load balancing and global traffic distribution systems

* Possess a solid understanding in networking fundamentals, the ISO 7 layer model, and TCP/IP.

* Solid understanding of Wide Area Networks (WAN) and Local Area Network(LAN) data communications systems and protocols.

* Knowledge of the fundamentals of the following: Bridging (Spanning Tree), Routing (RIP, OSPF, IGRP), IPSEC, wireless and TCP/IP protocols, Switched Ethernet and VLAN technologies. Serial WAN interfaces, DSU/CSUs, PPP, T1/T3 protocols, VPN technologies, Network Firewalls

* Requires a broad-based IT knowledge with familiarity of Unix, scripting language and Windows as it relates to networking

* Experience with using a network analyzer tool diagnosing TCP/IP issues



Optional Skills:

Any experience with Stonegate Firewall, F5 Bigip, F5 3DNS, Netscaler Application Switch would be a plus

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Systems Operator in NEW YORK, NY

The Systems Operator will provide support to internal groups such as Customer Service and Account Teams for production issues and the Development and Product Teams for non-production issues. The Systems Operator requires candidate to work rotating shifts to provide the customers with the best service and support coverage. The candidate will need to be willing to work outside normal business hours under certain conditions and wear a pager when out of the office.

The Systems Operator will be responsible for providing phone, email and instant messaging assistance to first and second level support personnel. The position will require monitoring of a support ticket queue and several application tools throughout the shift. The user will also be performing several operational tasks such as building and deploying the various applications to required environments. These operational tasks will require an understanding of the Linux operating system and other common Open Source applications. Candidate will also be asked to complete tasks for larger projects and/or solely complete smaller projects. These tasks and projects will be completed while not performing their primary function of supporting internal customers. The Systems Operator will have basic Perl programming skills to be able to complete common reporting and monitoring projects required by the group&#146;s customers.

The Systems Operator should have strong troubleshooting skills and a desire to learn new skills. Acquiring new skills will be partially accomplished by mentoring from senior group members but will mostly require a large degree of independence.

The Systems Operator will be part of the Operations Center in the Product Operations group. The Product Operations group is tasked with maintaining all environments at their defined support levels. Team members must have a strong customer service attitude, a commitment to completely resolving issues, and accountability for the environments they support
Experience: Candidates should have the following characteristics:

&#149; Enthusiastic Customer Service Attitude
&#149; Individual Accountability
&#149; Attention to Detail
&#149; Process Oriented
&#149; Strong Work Ethic
&#149; Focus on Teamwork
&#149; Professionalism in all Duties

Required Skills

&#149; Strong Linux systems administration in any business environment
&#149; Scripting experience (Perl, Bash)
&#149; Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
&#149; Strong organizational and communication skills
&#149; Understanding of network concepts

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Applications Architect in NEW YORK, NY

The User Experience team is responsible for creating a world-class online experience for a high-profile news site with a sophisticated, demanding and international audience. This includes experience planning, information architecture, user research, interaction design and visual design.
The Senior User Experience Architect plays a key role in the team. With a strong HCI (human computer interaction) background the architect helps lead the online business by practicing user-centered design in a fast-paced, rapid development environment.
We are looking for a strong practitioner and leader who will gather requirements, review customer feedback and market analysis, and help design and analyze user research to create effective, desirable and intuitive user interfaces that meet business and user needs and reduce time to market, and who translates the design into actionable tasks and projects.
The user experience architect works with editorial and commercial teams to understand business goals and with designers and developers to guide the prototyping and implementation process.
Projects include Web sites and applications, and products and services for other delivery platforms.
This position may require up to 25% travel.

Key accountabilities
&#149; Gather business requirements
&#149; Help design, conduct and analyze qualitative and quantitative research
&#149; Help develop presentations, personas and use cases to foster and evangelize the understanding of the target audience, users and their goals in the editorial, commercial and development teams
&#149; Define usability requirements
&#149; Establish and maintain industry best practices
&#149; Translate business requirements and user needs into effective, desirable, and intuitive user interfaces that meet business and user needs
&#149; Develop representations that communicate designs clearly for developers and designers (e.g. conceptual diagrams, site maps, interaction models, wireframes, and specifications).
&#149; Work closely with product development, technology, editorial and commercial teams
&#149; Conduct heuristic reviews and user tests to identify key user problems
&#149; Contribute to product development by introducing new ideas and creative approaches
&#149; Advocate for and champion user experience
&#149; Maintain and share awareness of industry trends and new technologies and explore those that would benefit the business and the audience

Performance measures
&#149; Interfaces adhere to industry best practices
&#149; High level of customer satisfaction with user interface
&#149; Meets agreed deadlines in project plans
&#149; Meets objectives set out in specific projects
Experience: &#149; Bachelor&#146;s degree required
&#149; Degree or study in information architecture, human-computer interaction, information design, or a related field
&#149; Graphic design and web development experience a plus
&#149; At least five years of experience as information architect, interaction designer, experience designer or similar role
&#149; Three or more years of applied experience in designing usable web interfaces
&#149; Three or more years of applied information architecture experience
&#149; Demonstrated ability to produce user-centered design solutions as evidenced by a portfolio or samples of work
&#149; Proven experience creating successful, large-scale, consumer-facing sites
&#149; Experience in gathering and documenting requirements for web-based products
&#149; Experience designing accessible websites
&#149; Experience with qualitative and quantitative user studies (e.g. usability tests, polls/surveys, field research)
&#149; Experience conducting usability testing
&#149; Proven experience in working with cross functional teams
&#149; Familiarity with technical issues around web development and ability to work constructively with development teams
&#149; A plus: Experience designing news and/or information interfaces
&#149; A plus: Experience designing and analyzing web statistics
&#149; A plus: Experience designing content management systems
&#149; Strong understanding of user-centered design methodologies
&#149; Fluency in human computer interaction
&#149; Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles, issues, and techniques.
&#149; Excellent wire-framing skills (Microsoft Visio or equivalent)
&#149; Very good Photoshop skills
&#149; Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
&#149; Exceptional written and oral communication skills (comfortable in interacting with executives)
&#149; Comfortable working in a small team
&#149; Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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Business Analyst Web Team in NEW YORK, NY

Responsible for identifying and translating client product needs, and driving internal resources to meet needs accordingly. Emphasis is on managing multiple large projects independently. Ability to prioritize work based on clear understanding of business needs. Will have a significant role in completing product design, developing product specs, and testing products. Coordinate closely with senior members of team and other departments. Coordinate with Client Service department on presentations to clients and coordinate completion of training materials
Experience: Bachelor&#146;s Degree (Advertising, MIS or Computer Science preferred)
At least 5 years experience in Advertising Industry or Interactive Industry (adserver; rich media vendor)
At least 5 years in product development and design or systems analyst experience
Must possess a positive attitude and be a high energy self starter
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Must possess creative problem solving skills; Ability to think &#147;outside the box&#148;
Will take risks to the appropriate degree
Enjoy learning and seeking new knowledge
Have a customer focus
Be flexible and open to change
Ability to mentor team members
Demonstrated relationship building skills both w/internal & external clients
Solid interpersonal communications skills &#150; oral & written &#150; including ability to listen and interpret client needs; Communicates well with clients, internal customers, manager, and team members
Demonstrated Project Management skills (including developing specs, status reporting, issues escalation, resourcing)
Must be proficient and comfortable with various PC software and operating systems. Must possess ability to quickly master new applications; must have worked on other similar systems in-depth
Should be able to analyze and evaluate feature requests, coordinate prioritization of features list
Build effective relationships with Programmers, technical writers on team and with other internal resources.
Ability to envision what the product would do, based on client input
Demonstrated experience creating application from scratch
Team player

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Business Operations Associate in New York, NY

About DoubleClick

DoubleClick is a global leader in digital marketing technology and services. The world's top marketers, publishers and agencies rely on DoubleClick's expertise in ad serving, rich media, video, search and affiliate marketing to help them make the most of the digital medium. DoubleClick provides unique insights and insider knowledge no one else can. That's why all 10 of the world's top 10 brands, 8 of the top 10 global agencies and 8 of the top 10 U.S. and European Web sites choose DoubleClick to help meet their digital marketing needs. Headquartered in New York, and with 17 offices and development hubs and 15 data centers worldwide, the company employs more than 1000 people. Learn more at .



Our suite of products is driven by the DoubleClick Technology Group (DTG), comprised of over 300 IT professionals, located in New York, Colorado, Chicago, San Francisco and Europe. DTG is an agile software development shop, and employs a mix of open-source and third-party technologies including Java, C++, Perl, ASP.NET, Ab Initio and Oracle running on Windows, Linux, and Solaris platforms. In this rapidly growing industry, DoubleClick is both a market leader and innovator, creating an impressive number of new product releases every year.



We pride ourselves with hiring passionate, self-motivated and innovative professionals who enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies and pushing those technologies to their limits. If this sounds exciting, come join us taking our world-class, high-volume systems to the next level!



DoubleClick's Global Technical Organization is looking for a strong candidate to fill a Business Analyst position in our New York office. This person in this position will be responsible for the design and maintenance of performance metrics reporting for the infrastructure technology side of DoubleClick's systems.



Required experience

* Statistical design and reporting

* Both ?out of the box? and customized Remedy environments

* General IT reporting, auditing processes, and procedures

* Designing and/or developing web-based reporting applications

* Crystal Reports or other reporting software

A typographical and/or graphic arts background or extensive experience with projects requiring a high standard of performance in these areas is required. Strong writing skills are also required.

A review of the candidate's portfolio or other appropriate selection of past work is required for all interviews.



Additional requirements include

* Being open to taking direction and is confident in asking questions

* Attending regularly scheduled meetings to discuss progress and new ideas

* The ability to work on concurrent projects



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Product Mgmt Systems Analyst in New York, NY

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ANALYST, NEW YORK



FINRA, created through the consolidation of NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) and the member regulation, enforcement, and arbitration functions of the New York Stock Exchange, is currently seeking talented individuals for our opening for a Product Management Systems Analyst in our New York location. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States and is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.



Major Purpose of Job:

The Product Management Systems Analyst will work in conjunction with the VP, Product Management on the development and distribution of technical specifications and related coding guidance for participants. The position is responsible for insuring that participants comprehend and adhere to the FINRA rules that govern the various Transparency Services interfaces for quoting and trade reporting fixed income and equity products. This role assists the Senior Product Manager in directing the technology vision to provide appropriate solutions and functionality for Transparency Services products. The role collaborates with participants and other FINRA departments, ensuring that Transparency Services products support the vision and provide accurate and timely data transmissions.



The Product Management Systems Analyst works in conjunction with FINRA Operations and Market Regulation to insure that the front end systems integrate seamlessly into the regulatory environments for both real-time and post market surveillance. The job requires a broad base understanding of interfaces, trade reporting and maintaining the integrity of data capture and audit trail transmission for surveillance, analysis and billing.



The Product Management Systems Analyst has a broad based understanding of the securities industry processing including a working knowledge of FINRA member firm's order and trade reporting systems and Exchange based systems. The Product Management Systems Analyst is a key stakeholder in the quality assurance process and is an active participant in software reviews and release testing to ensure the integrity of the FINRA processing environments. In addition, the Product Management Systems Analyst is responsible for keeping abreast of events, issues and changes that will or can affect the fixed income and equities industry such as: FINRA or SEC rule filings, publications and announcements.



Essential Job Functions:

  • In conjunction with the communications department, keeps website/emails up-to-date to interpret rules and procedures for usage of systems. To that end, originates initial drafts of technical specifications, user manuals, and will be responsible for technical input or review of Notices to Members that address system related topics.

  • Maintains list of business contacts and primary and secondary technical contacts for system-related questions, including working with FINRA Operations to ensure accuracy of contact lists and coordinating system upgrades, outage notifications and resolutions.

  • Assists in preparing for industry presentations (vendor meetings and industry notices); industry committees; and, meetings with industry professionals.

  • Reviews quality and content of participant specifications and web-sites to insure accuracy and compliance with FINRA rules and technical requirements. Responds to client inquiries regarding data and interface related issues.

  • Coordinates data requirements across FINRA divisions including: Technology, Market Regulation, Member Regulation and OGC.

  • Answers general inquiries regarding rules and requirements of Transparency Services products including ADF, TRF, OTC Equities and TRACE.



    Education/Experience Requirements:

  • BA/BS in Finance or Business;

  • Five+ years of experience in the fixed income and/or equities industry. Hands-on system experience with fixed income and/or equity OMS or trade reporting systems.

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as experience communicating with technical and operations teams.



    Working Conditions:

    Standard office environment. Extended hours and travel may be required. Frequent use of telephone and PC.



    In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, and an incentive bonus, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) with company match; a company funded pension plan; tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA.





    ABOUT FINRA:



    A new single SRO [Self Regulatory Organization] for the U.S. Securities Industry was created with the joining of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. in July 2007. This new SRO is the largest self-regulatory organization for securities brokers and dealers in the world. FINRA streamlines regulation by eliminating dual-regulation that existed for 200 of the largest securities firms in the U.S. Come join us as we become a modern regulator by focusing our efforts not just on enforcement of rules, but on forward thinking activities such as member education, investor education, compliance training for industry firms and increased collaboration with other U.S. and International Regulatory bodies.



    FINRA is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. All told, FINRA oversees nearly 5,100 brokerage firms, about 173,000 branch offices and more than 665,000 registered securities representatives. FINRA touches virtually every aspect of the securities business - from registering and educating all industry participants, to examining securities firms, enforcing both FINRA rules and the federal securities laws, and administering the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and member firms. FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.

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  • Cold Fusion Developer, Well-known Magazine Publisher in New York, NY

    AppleOne is currently recruiting for a full-time ColdFusion developer to work for a well-known magazine publisher in Manhattan. The company offers competitive salary and benefits.



    Summary purpose of job:



    Understand, investigate and document business issues. Also includes working with colleagues to identify, understand, and documentation possible solutions. Magazine groups Digital Media team is a global team that provides design, development, and systems/site management for magazine group web sites. The role will require some travel to other Group offices.



    Key accountabilities:



    Mastery of the current web services platform and participation in ongoing discussions to evolve the platform. The current platform is Oracle / Linux and ColdFusion and Java/ IIS/Windows.

    Implementation of web new features, based on functional specifications and requirements from business owners and other members of the Digtal Media team.

    Timely deployment of new features and follow-up to ensure their success.

    Quality of your code and overall system stability when its deployed to production.

    Understanding and appropriate use of the Project Framework and other Group standards.

    Performance and reliability of Group Web Sites. This is accomplished by ensuring quality of changes you make to the sites and by responding quickly when problems arise.

    Adherence to existing coding, documentation, and testing standards and participating in discussions to improve these standards.

    Identification of technical innovations which improve quality and efficiency of Group web sites.

    Appropriate use of Group IT project framework and other procedures within team



    If you have the skills necessary for this excellent opportunity, please apply now for immediate consideration.


    Experience: call for details, ColdFusion, experience in web development

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    Application Support Analyst for PeopleSoft Financial in New York, NY

    This company is seeking Financial Application Support Analyst currently located in the headquarters running PeopleSoft Financials Systems v8.8.

    This application is used by our agencies located across North America. The PeopleSoft v8.8 modules currently in production are: General Ledger, Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, Project Costing, Contracts, Billing, Accounts Receivable and Expenses (including Time).

    The Application Support Analyst will serve both functional and technical roles in our support model and is charged with a major understanding of the business processes. The Support Analyst is the primary customer interface for our PeopleSoft Financials application support. This is a full time position. There also will be required on-call support activities and off-hour responsibilities.

    Responsibilities include:
    . Log all incoming questions, issues or concerns from internal customers into helpdesk tracking software.
    . Research, resolve, and respond to incoming questions, issues or concerns in a timely manner.
    . Evaluate and escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate internal resource in a timely and efficient manner and follow-through to the conclusion.

    Requirements:
    . 2 year financial degree or equivalent experience.
    . 2+ years experience in application support for a large ERP environment running PeopleSoft Enterprise v8.0 or higher.
    . Preferred experience providing support for PeopleSoft Financials 8.8 environment working with the PeopleSoft modules currently in Production.
    . Candidate must express an aptitude for application problem solving and a solid work ethic and must be customer focused and the ultimate team player having direct contact with internal customers and staff.
    . Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    . Work well under pressure.
    . Possess strong interpersonal skills.
    . Experience with Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

    Other Desired Qualifications:
    . Advertising Agency or Professional Services experience.
    . Helpdesk tracking software experience.
    . Lotus Notes experience.
    . Experience with Windows 2000, Windows XP and Mac OSX a plus.
    Experience: If you are interested, please send your resume to Neisa at .

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    PHP Developer in New York, NY

    PHP Developer
    Job Description:
    The ideal candidate will work closely with the project manager on the development of a CMS to handle multimedia production. This includes developing an internal tool kit that produces a flexible media player that allows a user to mange the media assets (player templates, video, audio, skins) and a publishing tool for textual content for a web site. The code developed needs to be efficient and created with documentation. The candidate needs to be resourceful and willing to take initiative. We are looking for a person who can identify and learn new web technologies.
    Skill Set:
    . Proficient in LAMP development (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
    . Drupal development experience a strong asset
    . Intermediate JavaScript
    . Knowledge of XML or creating dynamic play lists to serve media
    . Familiarity with ActionScript 2 an asset, although ActionScript 3 preferred.
    . Knowledge of streaming media formats and encoding rates
    . Excellent in solving complex technical and business problems.
    . Excellent communication skill.
    . Ability to work within a team setting
    . Health care business knowledge would be an asset
    Key Responsibilities:
    . In certain cases finalizing the business requirements and finding the technical solution
    . Develop, Support & maintain applications
    . Understand the new requirements; develop and unit test the code to meet the specs/ requirements.


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    Wednesday, October 24, 2007

    Programmer Analyst in NEW YORK, NY

    Wednesday, October 24, 2007
    <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: A midtown investment bank needs a senior Java Swing developer to implement a new P&L system for its equity and derivative traders on a 6-12 month contract.

    <br><br>
    The portfolio system monitors risk calculations, position monitoring, reporting, and back testing. It will be an important part of the trader's daily regimen and direct communication with the trade floor is required for this role. The first phase of the project is to take the application live. During that portion the developer will work closely with team of 3 from the foreign offices. Second phase is to upgrade the system piece by piece from a list of trader requests and in parallel to upgrades made on the system in the other offices.

    <br><br>
    The application is n-tier with a Java Swing front end, a proprietary middle tier protocol communicating with Oracle 10g database on a Linux server. The financial products are mostly domestic and foreign
    <br><br>

    <b>How to Apply:</b>
    <ul>
    <li>No third parties</li>
    <li>No corp to corp/1099</li>
    <li>LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY</li>
    <li>Due to large response, candidates that do not meet the requirement may not be contacted regarding their submission</li>
    <li>If you are qualified please forward your resume to <a href="mailto:"></a></li>
    </ul>

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    Manager of Help Desk in NEW YORK, NY

    Help Desk Manager

    We are looking for a self-starter with exceptional organization and communication skills. Our ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, manage time efficiently and pay strong attention to detail.

    DUTIES INCLUDE:

    &#149; Direct and mentor front line Service Desk analysts in the development of their technical and customer-service skills to create a high level of support and customer satisfaction.
    &#149; Ensure appropriate staffing to meet service levels.
    &#149; Ongoing assessment, development and implementation of Service Desk processes to support business needs.
    &#149; Proactively identify areas for service improvement.
    &#149; Serve as point of escalation for customers and/or business partners.
    &#149; Review incidents and technical solutions to ensure the integrity and value of information in the incident management system.
    &#149; Receive and respond to Service Desk calls to maintain first-hand experience with incident handling & problem resolution.
    &#149; Demonstrated ability to initiate, promote, and exhibit team oriented behavior.
    &#149; Proven dedication to customer service and proactive responsiveness to client needs.
    &#149; Recommend improvements for the Service Desk&#146;s capabilities for Incident, Problem, and Configuration Management according to Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) definitions.
    &#149; Develop proactive support capabilities of the Service Desk using industry-leading support methods such as self-help, knowledge tools, sophisticated problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques, and integration of asset metering and management tools.
    &#149; Conduct follow-up interviews with customers to ensure satisfaction with service levels and communicate customer-related issues with support team.
    &#149; Ensure processes and procedures are followed.
    &#149; Maintain ownership of all incidents managed by the Service Desk.
    &#149; Participate in Problem, Change, and Project meetings.
    &#149; Provide customer maintenance and outage notifications.
    &#149; Foster a team atmosphere within and between departments.
    &#149; Conduct annual performance reviews of the team members and manage disciplinary issues when necessary.
    &#149; Conduct regular staff meetings.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    &#149; Formal education in computer science, business or related field, professional experience or combination of education, experience and certifications to effectively execute duties upon hire.
    &#149; Minimum one year experience in a leadership role within a Service Desk environment including direct supervision responsibilities.
    &#149; Three years Help Desk experience in an Information Technology company and/or 3 years technical experience.
    &#149; Process development experience in a Service Desk or Help Desk environment.
    &#149; Demonstrated understanding of ITIL best practices.
    &#149; ITIL and/or Help Desk Certifications a plus.
    &#149; Requires sound working knowledge in Intel based personal computing environment and Windows operating systems.
    &#149; Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Adobe, remote control tools and desktop utilities required.
    &#149; Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Active Directory.
    &#149; Desire to provide the highest levels of service to customers.
    &#149; Above average communication skills, verbal and written.
    &#149; Great interpersonal skills.
    &#149; Good problem solving, decision making, resolution, and organizational skills.
    &#149; Ability to prioritize work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

    Qualified candidate should send their resume to
    Experience: Help Desk Manager

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    AS400 RPG Programmers in Rochester NY in Rochester, NY

    InterFusion Technology is seeking a RPG AS400 Programmer with the following skills:







    # of Openings:

    10-12







    Type of Project:

    Billing System Conversion



    They are consolidating 2 DPI systems into 1.









    Deliverables:



    Programmers responsible for technical requirements and design work.







    Must Have Skills:







    Really good coder, great programmer



    3-5 years AS400 experience



    3-5 years RGP background in telecom daily duties



    Excellent communication skills







    Optimal:



    Telecomm experience



    ICMS/DPI experience



    Customer Care & Billing background







    Start date:

    Immediate



    Rate:

    Daily Rate needed DOE



    Location:

    Upstate, NY (possibility for remote for really good programmers)



    Duration:

    3 months (additional 5 months extension available)









    Citizenship Status:

    No restrictions

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    Jr. Web Developer in Westchester, NY

    My Westchester Based client is looking for a Jr. Level Web Developer to work with them on a contract basis through February of 08.

    The correct candidate will have basic HTML, JavaScript, VBScript and a great attitude. Any Flash experience would be a plus.

    This is a terrific opportunity to gain experience with a very reputable company that has a large on line E-Commerce presence.

    If you are interested please send your information to or <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: Work on Site (car)
    HTML
    VBScript
    JavaScript
    Flash a plus!

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    Desktop Support / Jr Sys Admin w/Novell Exp. in HAWTHORNE, NY

    Immediate need for Desktop Support / Jr Sys Admin with Novell 6.0 or higher server experience to support Servers, PCs, and communication equipment. Contract to hire after 6 months, salary to 55-60k annually.

    <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: Windows Desktop Support Experience (3+ years)
    Novell Server 6.0 or higher
    Macintosh Desktop experience (optional, but desirable)
    A+ certification or equivalent experience (Optional, but desirable)
    Must have own transportation - this role requires occasional (up to 1 day per week) field support within Westchester/Rockland County.

    Local candidates seeking W2 employment only. Qualified candidates should submit resume in .DOC format to and .

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    Programmer Analyst in WHITE PLAINS, NY

    Job Description:
    Seeking a Programmer Analyst with experience in developing and supporting application programs. This individual will be part of a team that is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining application programs. This individual will have the opportunity to learn many of the technologies surrounding the existing systems.
    The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have the desire to advance their career into leadership roles.

    Skills required include:
    &#149; Highly motivated and career oriented
    &#149; Good oral and written communications skills
    &#149; Good analytical skills
    &#149; Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
    &#149; Ability to work well under pressure
    &#149; Results oriented and ability to meet critical deadlines
    &#149; Consumer Packaged Goods business experience is a plus.
    Contact
    Experience: Technical Requirements
    &#149; 3+ years experience in programming
    &#149; Microsoft SQL Server database experience is required
    &#149; Visual Studio \ Visual Basic programming experience is required
    &#149; Microsoft Analysis Server experience is a plus

    Contact

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    Jr. Java/J2EE Developer in PURCHASE, NY

    The individual filling this position will be responsible for continued enhancements to the company's Risk and Compliance management solutions for the financial services and banking sector. This is a terrific opportunity for a person with the right aptitude to get their foot in the door in this fast-growing sector. Our suite of applications is built on a leading-edge J2EE-based n-tiered application framework, and utilizes best-of-breed middleware and integration infrastructure.

    Non-technical Skills:

    &#149;Good communication skills and problem solving abilities
    &#149;Must be able to work in a group, collaborative environment
    Experience: Technical Skills:

    &#149;1 - 3 years of non-academic software development experience in Java/J2EE (JSP/Struts/JavaScript/AJAX a strong plus)
    &#149;SQL
    &#149;Experience on Wintel and/or UNIX platforms

    Optional Skills (please indicate which of these you possess):

    &#149;Object Oriented Analysis and Design (UML)
    &#149;J2EE application servers (WebSphere, WebLogic, etc.)
    &#149;Database development experience with Oracle RDBMS
    &#149;Experience with Hibernate or other O-R mapping frameworks
    &#149;XML/XSL

    Education Requirements

    &#149;BS/BA degree or academic background in computer sciences, math or engineering preferred

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    Senior Java/J2EE Software Engineer in PURCHASE, NY

    The individual filling this senior level position will be responsible for the continued enhancements to the company's Risk and Compliance management solutions for the financial services and banking sector, supporting both core product development as well as client delivery projects. Our suite of applications is built on a J2EE-based n-tiered application framework, and utilizes best-of-breed middleware and integration infrastructure.

    Non-technical Skills:

    &#149;Strong communication skills and problem solving abilities
    &#149;Must be able to work in a group, collaborative environment
    Experience: Technical Skills:

    &#149;5 &#150; 10+ years of non-academic software development experience in Java/J2EE (JSP/Struts/JavaScript/AJAX a strong plus)
    &#149;Database development experience with Oracle RDBMS
    &#149;Strong Object Oriented Analysis and Design skills (UML, Rational Rose, etc.)
    &#149;XML/XSL
    &#149;IBM WebSphere Application Server
    &#149;Experience on Wintel and/or UNIX platforms

    Optional Skills:

    &#149;Experience with Hibernate or other O-R mapping frameworks
    &#149;Financial services industry experience (investment management a strong plus)
    &#149;IBM WebSphere Portal, BEA WebLogic or other J2EE application servers
    &#149;Oracle or DB2 DBA experience
    &#149;IBM AIX system administration experience
    &#149;Knowledge of workflow management systems (IBM MQ Workflow) and/or messaging/queuing systems (MQSeries)

    Education Requirements

    &#149;BS/BA degree or academic background in computer sciences, math or engineering preferred

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    Mid-Level Java/J2EE Software Engineer in PURCHASE, NY

    The individual filling this mid-level position will be responsible for continued enhancements to the company's Risk and Compliance management solutions for the financial services and banking sector. Our suite of applications is built on a J2EE-based n-tiered application framework, and utilizes best-of-breed middleware and integration infrastructure.

    Non-technical Skills:

    &#149;Strong communication skills and problem solving abilities
    &#149;Must be able to work in a group, collaborative environment or independently, as required
    Experience: Technical Skills:

    &#149;2 - 5 years of non-academic software development experience in Java/J2EE (JSP/Struts/JavaScript/AJAX a strong plus)
    &#149;Database development experience with Oracle RDBMS
    &#149;Object Oriented Analysis and Design (UML)
    &#149;Experience on Wintel and/or UNIX platforms

    Optional Skills:

    &#149;Experience with Hibernate or other O-R mapping frameworks
    &#149;IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere Portal
    &#149;Financial services industry experience (investment management experience a strong plus)
    &#149;XML/XSL
    &#149;Oracle or DB2 DBA experience
    &#149;IBM AIX system administration experience
    &#149;Knowledge of workflow management systems (IBM MQ Workflow) and/or messaging/queuing systems (MQSeries)


    Education Requirements

    &#149;BS/BA degree or academic background in computer sciences, math or engineering preferred

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    Windows Exchange Admin- Team Lead in Farmingville, NY

    I am searching for a hands on Windows/Exchange Network Manager for a LI based company. Individual must have strong hands on experience with Windows 2000 Servers, Exchange 2000, and SQL databases. Will have 1 direct report to assist with user issues. <p>

    <b>Please send resume to </b><p>
    Experience: I am searching for a hands on Windows/Exchange Network Manager for a LI based company. Individual must have strong hands on experience with Windows 2000 Servers, Exchange 2000, and SQL databases. Will have 1 direct report to assist with user issues. <p>

    <b>Please send resume to </b><p>

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    MS SQL Server 2005 DTS Analyst in NEW YORK, NY

    <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: A not-for-profit company needs a database developer to continue the development of data-driven and data intensive applications for a 3 to 6 month Contract. Last year this comp nay provided over $1 billion in funds for community development and affordable housing across the country. The company was featured in several prominent publications including mention in a former president's book about how it is a model for urban and rural redevelopment.

    <br><br>
    The position itself requires a MS SQL Server 2000 and 2005 developer to work closely with the .NET developer on new and existing applications. The largest application is intensely data driven with a significant amount of business logic built into the stored procedures. Therefore, in-depth knowledge of complex stored procedures and their optimization is required.

    <br><br>
    The development team is small in number, which requires each individual to proactive and forward thinking. The database developer is expected to be the authority on the data systems and continuously find ways to improve upon the database and delivery of information.

    <br><br>
    This is an agile/scrum environment with cross training of team members and team accountability.
    <br><br>

    <b>Skills Required:</b>
    <ul>
    <li>Advanced MS SQL Server</li>
    <li>Advanced Data Mapping</li>
    <li>Advanced Data Cleansing</li>
    <li>Advanced Performance Measurement and Tuning</li>
    </ul>

    <b>How to Apply:</b>
    <ul>
    <li>No third parties</li>
    <li>No corp to corp/1099</li>
    <li>LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY</li>
    <li>Due to large response, candidates that do not meet the requirement may not be contacted regarding their submission</li>
    <li>If you are qualified please forward your resume to <a href="mailto:"></a></li>
    </ul>

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    Web Developer; Web 2.0 XHTML, CSS2, J/S, AJAX in NEW YORK, NY

    <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: Our client, a progressive web marketing and publishing company has an immediate need for web developers to join their group on a consulting basis. The team is composed of cross functional developers who work on dynamic front end layouts using a mixture of XHTML, DHTML, CSS2 (using table-less layouts), JavaScript, DOM, AJAX and other technologies.

    <br><br>
    The group works as a team to come up with innovative front end designs and interfaces. The web developers integrate with the back-end applications team to produce highly aesthetic and highly functional web solutions. Projects will range from modification of existing code to new development projects from the ground up. Some server-side scripting will be required on an open-source PHP platform.

    <b>Skills Required:</b>
    <ul>
    <li>3+ years coding experience with XHTML, CSS2, AJAX and JavaScript</li>
    <li>Experience integrating code with server side scripting. (Ideally Object oriented PHP</li>
    <li>Strong experience using Dreamweaver as a development tool</li>
    <li>Strong communication skills and ability to work on a team is absolutely vital</li>
    </ul>

    <b>How to Apply:</b>
    <ul>
    <li>No third parties</li>
    <li>No corp to corp/1099</li>
    <li>LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY</li>
    <li>Due to large response, candidates that do not meet the requirement may not be contacted regarding their submission</li>
    <li>If you are qualified please forward your resume to <a href="mailto:"></a></li>
    </ul>

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    Senior Business Analyst- Internet Team in NEW YORK, NY

    Responsible for identifying and translating client product needs, and driving internal resources to meet needs accordingly. Emphasis is on managing multiple large projects independently. Ability to prioritize work based on clear understanding of business needs. Will have a significant role in completing product design, developing product specs, and testing products. Coordinate closely with senior members of team and other departments. Coordinate with Client Service department on presentations to clients and coordinate completion of training materials
    Experience: &#132;X Bachelor&#161;&#166;s Degree (Advertising, MIS or Computer Science preferred)
    &#132;X At least 5 years experience in Advertising Industry or Interactive Industry (adserver; rich media vendor)
    &#132;X At least 5 years in product development and design or systems analyst experience
    &#132;X Must possess a positive attitude and be a high energy self starter
    &#132;X Ability to take initiative and work independently
    &#132;X Must possess creative problem solving skills; Ability to think &#161;&#167;outside the box&#161;&#168;
    &#132;X Will take risks to the appropriate degree
    &#132;X Enjoy learning and seeking new knowledge
    &#132;X Have a customer focus
    &#132;X Be flexible and open to change
    &#132;X Ability to mentor team members
    &#132;X Demonstrated relationship building skills both w/internal & external clients
    &#132;X Solid interpersonal communications skills &#161;V oral & written &#161;V including ability to listen and interpret client needs; Communicates well with clients, internal customers, manager, and team members
    &#132;X Demonstrated Project Management skills (including developing specs, status reporting, issues escalation, resourcing)
    &#132;X Must be proficient and comfortable with various PC software and operating systems. Must possess ability to quickly master new applications; must have worked on other similar systems in-depth
    &#132;X Should be able to analyze and evaluate feature requests, coordinate prioritization of features list
    &#132;X Build effective relationships with Programmers, technical writers on team and with other internal resources.
    &#132;X Ability to envision what the product would do, based on client input
    &#132;X Demonstrated experience creating application from scratch
    &#132;X Team player

    send resume to:


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    Tuesday, October 23, 2007

    Jr. PHP Web Developer Entry Level, Fantastic Opportunity! in NEW YORK, NY

    Tuesday, October 23, 2007
    <h2>
    PHP 5.0 Developer Object Oriented Programmer GROWING COMPANY!
    </H2>
    <br>
    <br>
    Our client, dynamic web marketing company, has and immediate need for an object oriented PHP Developer on a long-term consulting basis. The Web developer will be primarily responsible for developing and maintaining existing open-source web applications, mostly PHP 5.0 based web applications in a Linux environment. Additionally, day to day the PHP Web Developer's functionality will include debugging, modification and upgrade of existing PHP code on a mySQL database. In addition to strong object-oriented PHP development, the ideal candidate will maintain front-end development functionality. More complex XHTML and CSS2 layouts without tables will be a big part of the developer's functionality though not the main focus.
    <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: 0-1 year of object oriented PHP 5.0 development experience in a Linux/Unix environment<br>
    -Strong MySQL development and administration experience.<br>
    -Excellent web development experience as a whole. Front end exposure is a plus (XHTML, CSS, JavaScript).<br>
    -Experience hand-coding is required along with an understanding of designing tableless layouts.<br>
    -Strong communication skills required.<br>
    <br>
    MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY.
    LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE.
    ABSOLUTELY NO THIRD PARTIES.
    <br>
    Due to the large volume of responses, candidates who do not meet the job requirements may not be contacted regarding their resumes.<br>

    ***For immediate and confidential consideration, send resumes to

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    Desktop Support Analyst in NEW YORK, NY

    My client is looking for an experienced individual that has worked as a Desktop Support professional. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in order to determine how to solve any technical issues that arise. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should be able to have the patience to work with unskilled and highly-skilled PC users, and the ability to make a quick and clear decision in accordance with the company policy. The following skill sets requested are: <br><br><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: &#149;2 years plus of Desktop Support experience required. <br>

    &#149;Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Windows 2000/XP operating systems and applications. Advanced knowledge of remote access applications and experience with WSUS. <br>

    &#149;Applications supported include: Outlook, Office XP\2003, and Blackberry devices. <br>

    &#149;Experience with troubleshooting Printers (both network and stand alones). <br>

    Troubleshooting in a MAC environment a definite plus. <br>

    &#149;Able to solve network connectivity problems, understand TCP/IP protocols, and be able to let higher levels of support know specific technical issues in detail. <br>

    &#149;Configuring and maintaining MS Server 200x and Exchange 200x required. <br>

    Working with MS Registry configurations a definite plus. <br>

    The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately. <br>

    *Salary to be based on experience.

    *MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK FOR ANY EMPLOYER

    **MUST HAVE HELP DESK EXPERIENCE**

    FOR IMMEDIATE AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO

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    SHAREPOINT ENGINEER -- IMMEDIATE NEED WITH A GREAT CLIENT in NEW YORK, NY

    SHAREPOINT ENGINEER -- IMMEDIATE NEED WITH A GREAT CLIENT <br><br>

    My client is looking for a strong Sharepoint Engineer experienced that's passionate about their work and dedicated to delivering high quality solutions. This project is with a great client here in the downtown Manhattan area. Additional functionality will include evaluating current systems in regards to efficiency and performance. The Sharepoint Engineer will need to work independently in configuring the current systems and eliminating bottle necks. The Sharepoint Engineer will also work very closely with the IT Support team regarding troubleshooting and configurations of the Sharepoint system. <br><br>
    <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: The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:<br>
    - 3+ years installing and configuring Sharepoint.
    - Ability to work unassisted in troubleshooting Sharepoint systems.
    - Experience troubleshooting bottlenecks and updating existing configurations.
    - MS SharePoint Portal Server 2003
    - Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007
    - Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 2003
    - Project experience deploying MS SharePoint 2003/MOSS 2007
    - Great communication skills to express issues with the IT Manager.

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    MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY. <br>
    LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE. <br>
    ABSOLUTELY NO THIRD PARTIES. <br>
    MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FOR ANY EMPLOYER IN THE U.S.
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    Web Applications Developer, C# ASP.NET, SQL Server 2000. in BROOKLYN, NY

    Our client, a web publishing company, has an immediate need for a C#, ASP.net web applications architect on a long-term consulting basis. The C# web Architect will work on a high impact, aggressive launch team engineering dynamic applications to be written in C#, ASP.net and SQL Server 2005. The programmer will provide technical hands-on leadership to a team that will add functionality, maintain current applications and maintain implementation of SQL Server 2005 databases. In addition to working on the on the applications, the C# Architect will have extensive database responsibility in an environment transitioning from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005. The Programmer/Analyst will have requirements and documentation responsibilities as well, working on complex systems designs in a growing 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: The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:<br>
    -5+ years experience with SQL Server 2000/05 including extensive T-SQL knowledge.<br>
    -5+ years developing C#, ASP.net applications.<br>
    -Experience controlling and developing a project from start to finish.<br>
    -Strong communication and organizational skills are required.<br>
    -XML knowledge is strongly preferred.<br>
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    MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY.
    LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY PLEASE.
    ABSOLUTELY NO THIRD PARTIES.
    <br>
    Due to the large volume of responses, candidates who do not meet the job requirements may not be contacted regarding their resumes.<br>

    ***For immediate and confidential consideration, send resumes to

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    Database Analyst with MS Access and SQL Server experience in ORANGEBURG, NY

    Interested candidates please make sure to email a copy of your resume to

    JOB DESCRIPTION:
    Designs and builds relational databases. Develops strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, and implementation of a database. Cleans and maintains the database by removing and deleting old data. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

    Responsibilities:
    Represent business user requirements in working with IT as they integrate sales and marketing applications.
    Maintain and improve the database, by identifying and implementing systems and tools necessary for data retrieval and storage
    Work with third party providers, assist in the selection and evaluation of products and vendors.
    Work closely with HR to identify, develop, and deliver end user training to develop subject matter experts throughout PDI for each application and increase self sufficiency on the part of field sales reps and customer support reps.
    Manage the content of and improve the Company/ Division website
    Handle day-to-day administration of core development needs.

    Interested candidates please make sure to email a copy of your resume to
    Experience: Use of a variety of Web, database and software development languages including but not limited to Access, SQL Server, JAVA
    Must have a working knowledge designing and developing databases,
    Must be self directed and have the ability to work with individuals across

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    Monday, October 22, 2007

    Data Modeler in Buffalo, NY

    Monday, October 22, 2007
    The Data Architect / Modeler for the Data Administration & Data Governance Department will be responsible for ensuring the proper data is available to achieve the business objectives for application development, analytical reporting and analysis. This position will also be responsible for the development of enterprise data models at the conceptual, logical, and physical levels, be able to identify and promote best practices and patterns for data modeling, and provide oversight activities related to data cleansing, data quality and data consolidation using standard data modeling methodologies and processes. This person will have the capabilities in conceptual analysis, problem solving, and data analysis, and be able to conduct user interviews and data analysis review meetings to identify the key facts and dimensions necessary to support the business requirements.




    Experience: Key Responsibilities:

    * Responsible for the development of enterprise data models at the conceptual and logical levels, be able to identify and promote best practices and patterns for data modeling, and provide oversight activities related to data cleansing, data quality and data consolidation using standard data modeling methodologies and processes.

    * High level of collaboration with IT management, IT Architects, IT Analysts, development staff, and business users in the design, modeling, and implementation of physical database structures to support new and ongoing application development.

    * Will have expertise in conceptual analysis, problem solving, and data analysis, and be able to conduct user interviews and data analysis review meetings to identify the key facts and dimensions necessary to support the business requirements. Also responsible for identifying opportunities for sharing and utilizing business data across program boundaries, thus extracting maximum benefit from the data resource. 10%

    * Collaborates with Data Administrators, Data Analysts, and development staff to develop and maintain the metadata architecture to maximize its use and increases the business's understanding of corporate data. This includes the design and implementation of an enterprise metadata maintenance and delivery application.

    * Generate and maintain logical and physical data models for all phases of application development and data warehousing that adhere industry best practices and corporate and industry standards.

    * Provides input into the use of data models by the Enterprise BI and reporting tool to maximize usefulness of corporate data structures by business users.

    * Supports the collection and reporting of corporate metadata for development and business use.

    * Promote sharing of corporate data, managing information as a resource, and continue efforts to prepare the culture for the information management impacts of the continuous changes to business via data integration from a business perspective.



    Experience & Skills:

    . Bachelors degree and minimum of 5 years work experience required

    . Secondary degree in Computer Science/MIS/CIS preferred

    . 3 - 5 years of IT work experience in business intelligence tools and systems, data modeling, data management, data quality, and metadata strategies

    . 3 - 5 years of experience in full lifecycle data warehousing.

    . Experience with one of more of the following database engines: Sybase, SQL Server

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    Application Security Engineer in Ithaca, NY

    Ajilon Consulting is an international IT consulting firm with offices worldwide. We have over 6,000 consultants in over 80 cities in the United States, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. If you're looking for a company that takes pride in its people, rewards loyalty, has a solid reputation and a passionate commitment to a global vision -- consider a career at Ajilon.



    We are currently looking for a resource for a contract to perm opportunity with our client to provide application security support, and strategic advisement for the Application Infrastructure and our client's IT enterprise.



    These efforts include direct security support of the System Development Lifecycle, ongoing security testing, vulnerability identification, and mitigation recommendation/support for applications.
    Experience: 1. Provide direct security support for the Systems Development Lifecycle, including SDLC development/maintenance support, security requirements definition, design review, and security testing.



    2. Select, install, configure, maintain, and administer a suite of application security tools.



    3. Develop, analyze, and represent scheduled and ad hoc reports and make recommendations based on the data from various sources.



    4. Provide application layer vulnerability mitigation recommendations and support to appropriate ITS organizations.



    5. Develop and maintain application security system documentation.



    6. Research, evaluate, and implement application security-related technologies, processes, and policies.



    7. Aid in the development and execution of the security incident response procedures and business continuity plan.



    8. Assist in development and maintenance of security awareness education and training for users of information resources administered by the Office of ITS.



    QUALIFICATIONS:



    This position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. The equivalent combination of education, training and/or information security certification or directly related technical experience may be combined in lieu of degree requirement. Technical requirements include:



    . three or more years experience in application security, software (web) development, and/or application architecture,

    . strong technical background in IT security and an in-depth understanding of applications and databases,

    . technical knowledge of Microsoft, Solaris, and Linux operating systems, including script development

    . strong communication (written, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively on technical issues with non-technical personnel,

    . demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and across organizational boundaries.







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