12 Feb

Data Architect Development Team Lead: Chicago to $145,000 plus bonus

Position Description

Develop, maintain, test, and troubleshoot data solutions, including Database Development, ETL/Data Migration Development, and Big Data Development.

Collaborate with technical and non-technical resources to solve issues and develop new functionality.

Participate in Requirements Gathering and Analysis meetings with Team Members, Internal Customers, and Stakeholders.

Mentors and assists Data Engineers and Data Developers as needed.

Required Skills

Database development skills (SQL, T-SQL)

Data Analysis

Requirements Analysis

Big Data Technologies including (Azure Data Factory, Spark, NoSQL, Hadoop, HDInsight, Big Data Architecture) a plus

SQL Server 2012 or later, SQL Azure, SSIS

SQL Server 2016 Experience is a plus

Architect and manage teams of developers performing Data Integration, Data Quality management, Data Blending

Knowledge of structured programming languages: Example C# or Python

SQL Performance Tuning and Optimization

Troubleshooting of complex data solutions

Required Experience

6+ Years experience leading on-short and off-shore teams of developers

Experience working on large teams a plus.

Experience with Project Planning and more specifically sprint planning a plus.

6+ Years development and leadership experience with SQL and TSQL.

6+ Years development and leadership experience using ETL/Data Integration Tools (SSIS preferred).

7+ Years of experience performing Data Analysis/Data Profiling.

7+ Years of requirements analysis experience.

7+ Years of experience working in environments with formal SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) experience.

3 + years of experience working on teams utilizing Agile Methodologies.

6+ Years authoring technical and functional documentation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant experience.

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12 Feb

Project Manager: Chicago [$140,000 plus bonus]

Our client is looking for experienced Project Manager which oversee Client facing cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined project outcomes on time and within quality specifications. The Project Manager plans, organizes, monitors and oversees multiple work streams for a project; work streams can be business and/or technology related.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Defines and create the project scope and project plan for project and drives the overall project progress and quality of the delivery.
  • Collaborates with project team members to develop a detailed project schedule that is aggressive, yet realistic, and sets the project up for success.
  • Ensures requirements have been captured and are translated into a solid and actionable project plan.
  • Creates all necessary project documentation, maintains and manages the work efforts in line with the documented plans.
  • Develops and nurture relationships with a multitude of individuals you work with that is based on trust and can withstand the inevitable ups and downs of a project.
  • Drives the day-to-day coordination of the project efforts while adhering to standards and sponsor expectations to manage the timeline, scope and requirements to meet the project expectations.
  • Ensures proper Service Level Agreements and Compliance requirements are being met by the project being delivered.
  • Leads project teams with varying numbers of stakeholders.
  • Manages the relationship with project stakeholders, keeping all informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations.
  • Monitors projects progress on an ongoing basis through regular stakeholder meetings, status reporting and issues and risk tracking and mitigation to keep project on course.
  • Manages financial aspects of project budget, burn rate and financial health.
  • Escalates any significant issues to appropriate management team and key stakeholders as needed.
  • Organizes work into manageable and logical groups (work breakdown structure) and determines an effective approach to complete the work.
  • Identifies conflicts and seeks assistance in resolution to ensure team works well together to meet goals.
  • Mentors other project managers and team members on project management best practices.

What You’ll Bring

Creating unmatched experiences, for both clients and employees, is what we do. You should revel in doing the unexpected and extraordinary for others.

In addition, we are interested in getting to know you better if you have the following background and skills:

  • 6 to 8 years of related work experience with a minimum of 6 years in a formal project management role following a standard methodology or process
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with audiences of all levels
  • Must be action oriented
  • Ability to utilize project management tools and techniques to create solid project artifacts
  • Demonstrated experience in utilizing several different solution delivery frameworks to deliver projects (ie Waterfall, RAD, Agile, DevOps, LEAN); keen understanding of how project management disciplines weave throughout
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of projects in your career – large and small ($50K – $1M+), across multiple domains (ie business process, applications, infrastructure, risk/compliance, etc.), for different business capability areas (ie sales, finance, operations, product development, etc.) in different industries (ie professional services, retail, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, etc.).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools, specifically PowerPoint and Microsoft Project as well as other PPM tools (eg, Clarity etc.)
  • Ability to create and maintain appropriate project documentation with clarity and quality
  • Ability to plan and facilitate meetings with key stakeholders
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Detail-oriented, able to multi-task and prioritize
  • Self-starter with strong initiative
  • Ability to lead in ambiguous and high-pressure situations
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12 Feb

iSeries Project Leader: Oak Brook: $120,000

Job Description: iSeries Project Leader – AS400 – RPG ILE – Free Format – Web Services

The Project Leader is responsible for all stages and types of IT projects and initiatives from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation along with project cost and budget management. This position will proactively interface between internal and external customers and the technical/programming staff to ensure effective definition and the delivery of business applications. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Design, development and delivery of quality business applications is the key object for this role.
  • Lead design and review sessions with development team, business partners management
  • Review and assess vendor solutions and proposals
  • Manage multiple, parallel projects using formal project management methodologies
  • Maintain project controls that accurately reflect completed work against project plans, schedules and budgets, and ensure user/management involvement at appropriate milestones
  • Manage application design through the various life cycle stages from business need through design and delivery
  • Manage project priorities, scope, budgets, timelines and expectations
  • Develop project documentation and training materials where applicable
  • Provide technical support and assistance as necessary
  • Enforce best practices and implement policies and procedures for compliance and to ensure company wide consistent standards
  • Provide management with regular communication on the progress of projects and other initiatives
  • Responsible for recommending staffing plans and skill sets on a per project basis
  • Coordinate intradepartmental projects and resources

Experience/Qualifications Include;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of iSeries experience as well as RPG ILE, Free Format, CLP, Web Services, REST, SOAP, HTML, XML, PHP, JSON, Message Brokering
  • 8+ years demonstrated project leadership experience from a technical perspective
  • Results-oriented professional who is a self starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong management skills
  • Demonstrated success of establishing, managing and maintaining effective working relationships at the management level, internal and external to an organization
  • Strong leadership, teaching and mentoring skills
  • Critical thinking, strong analytical skills and problem solving ability
  • Ability to handle a variety of tasks effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and requests
  • Must be a team player
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12 Feb

iSeries Senior Programmer Analyst (AS/400 – RPG – ILE): Oak Brook, IL

The iSeries Senior Developer is responsible for the technical stages of IT projects and initiatives from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation. This position will proactively interface with internal customers and the technical/programming staff to ensure effective definition and the delivery of business applications. This position requires the ability to manage all aspects of small to medium size projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities Include:

-Ability to develop solutions in RPG ILE, Free Format, and CLP

-Design, develop and deliver quality technical solutions for business needs

-Work closely with Director of IT, Application Development Managers, Project Managers and other IT associates to develop solutions

-Participate in design sessions and review sessions with technical and business teams with an enterprise focus on solutions

-Recommends and implements technical solutions for approved projects

-Identifies new applicable technologies and solutions

-Create estimates and manage against project designs and budgets

-Provides technical support and troubleshooting as needed

-Develop technical documentation to support development activities

-Provide management with regular communication on the progress of projects and other initiatives

Experience/Qualifications Include:

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience

Work Experience:

7+ years working in an iSeries environment

7+ years programming & working in RPG ILE, Free

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12 Feb

Data Engineer

Data Engineer (C#/NoSQL/API): [Chicago/up to $110,000]

Our client is seeking a several Data Engineers who will be passionate about problem solving and technology.

Job Description

  • Develop, maintain, test, and troubleshoot data solutions, including Database Development, ETL/Data Migration Development, and Big Data Development.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical resources to solve issues and develop new functionality.
  • Participate in Requirements Gathering and Analysis meetings with Team Members, Internal Customers, and Stakeholders.

Required Skills

  • Database development skills (SQL, T-SQL)
  • SQL Server 2012 or later
  • SQL Server 2016 Experience is a plus
  • ETL/Data Integration
  • Troubleshooting of complex data solutions
  • Big Data Technologies including (Azure Data Factory, Spark, NoSQL, Hadoop, HDInsight, Big Data Architecture) a plus
  • Data Analysis
  • Requirements Analysis

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant experience.
  • 2 + Years development experience with SQL and TSQL using SQL Server 2012 or later.
  • 2 + Years development experience using ETL/Data Integration Tools (SSIS preferred).
  • 1 + Years of experience performing Data Analysis/Data Profiling.
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12 Feb

Senior .NET Web Developer – Deerfield [$120,000]

Our client has an outstanding opportunity as a Senior .NET Web Developer [Salary to $120,000], you will join an innovative eCommerce team responsible for delivering innovative eCommerce solutions built for sustainability and performance. Collaborating closely with product managers, testers and other software engineers, you will design, test, code, deliver and maintain software modules within an Agile Scrum environment.

Job Description:

  • Maintain, support, and enhance existing web applications.
  • Analyze, design, develop, and debug applications.
  • Participate in technical design meetings and assist in definition of system architecture.
  • Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress.
  • Diagram and document solutions when necessary.
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently with all associates and business contacts.
  • Promote a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Provide excellent customer service to users of company system software applications.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of web development experience; with a focus on E-commerce solutions preferred
  • Strong server side development skills using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and SQL Server
  • Experience working in web environment such as IIS administration
  • Experience with open source JavaScript libraries such as JQuery a plus
  • Experience with the agile/scrum development framework a plus
  • Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Ability to analyze business problems and provide accurate development estimates

Strong communication skills and experience working business stakeholders and web designers

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12 Feb

Senior Shop Floor Business Analyst: JDEdwards – RF Smart [Chicago – $120,000]

Senior Shop Floor Business Analyst w/ RF Smart:  [Salary to $120,000]

Provide primary support and implementation for RF Smart Bar Coding and Data Collection solution in a JDE E1 shop across companies various facilities. In addition, provide equipment maintenance and trouble shooting. Experience with integrating solution hardware with the software while working collaboratively with various business areas such as the warehouse, manufacturing, and IT. Work with internal as well as external sources, such as vendor, to resolve issues with the RF Solution.   Additional essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Implementing and supporting the RF Smart Data Bar Coding and Data Collection Solution for facilities.
  • Maintaining and providing support for RF Solution and hardware such as Honeywell scanners and Zebra printers.
  • Assist in developing standardization within the RF Smart solution across all facilities to allow for ease of support and growth.
  • Prepare design, testing, and training documentation for the software and hardware.
  • Communicate specifications and change requests to development team
  • Occasional travel will be required.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, or significant compliable experience.
  • 2+ Years’ Experience with RF Smart Software
  • 2+ Years’ Experience with JDE E1
  • Familiarity with the various barcode formats such as; UPC, EAN, Code 128, QR code, PDF, Code 39, 2d, etc.
  • All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
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12 Feb

.NET Developer – Chicago Loop

We are looking for a junior-mid .NET Developer for a growing client in downtown Chicago near the train. In this role you will work with a small team of Developers on critical back-end web forms projects. This is a great opportunity to make a huge impact and play a key role on the team!

What they need from you :

Minimum 2-4 years of C#.NET web development

ASP.NET and SQL Server

Strong Web API with Entity Framework (code first)

WPF experience is a plus

What they offer:

Great benefits and a team with very low turnover

Super friendly work culture and beautiful offices

Generous bonus and plenty of PTO

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  $90,000.00 /year (bonus eligible)

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12 Feb

.NET Developer (Angular.js/MVC) – Lisle IL

We are looking for a full time permanent Senior Developer for a growing company in the west suburbs. This is a great opportunity to advance your MVC and Angularjs skills as well as work actively in a Cloud software environment. This is a casual dress environment and salaried position with full benefits and PTO.

Required Skills / Experience:

7+ years experience with full stack software development on web-based applications

.Demonstrated knowledge of C# as well as a strong Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

.Understand the full development lifecycle in an Agile environment

SQL Server, ASP.NET MVC .NET and MVC Design Patterns

Jquery, JavaScript, HTML, XML, CSS

Angular.JS experience preferred (1 year level)

Local Candidates Only | No sponsorship is available

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 /year

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25 May

Senior Developer EnterpriseOne (JDE/Oracle) Software – Tinley Park, IL [$125,000]

Senior Developer JDEdward’s EnterpriseOne (E1):  [Salary to $125,000]

The position will serve as a senior resource to provide both development and technical support on the JD Edwards Enterprise One platform. This position will be a part of the team working with business users to design system solutions to meet current and future business requirements. A strong communicator with excellent technical skills who can accomplish software requirements by developing / maintaining applications and databases at a high technical level. Additional essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Participate in the development and post implementation support of JD Edwards (JDE) Enterprise One enhancement projects.
  • Perform modifications to existing JDE objects, new report/interface development using JDE Development Toolset (Object Management Workbench).
  • Provide technical analysis and problem resolution to support requests received from system users located in disparate company locations.
  • Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions by presenting development options based on best practices.
  • Produce user documentation for applications developed.
  • Help develop and maintain robust test environments and procedures.
  • Provide technical support and mentoring for the JDE Enterprise One tools to other IT staff.
  • Qualifications

 

  • BS / BA in Computer Science, Business or related field of study highly desired.
  • A minimum of five years experience in JDE programming and IT Applications Development.
  • Experience with JD Edwards ERP 8.0 or later development, object oriented programming.
  • Knowledge of the Enterprise One Tool set required.
  • Familiarity with the development life cycle and its implementation.
  • Extensive experience in developer unit testing.
  • Excellent hands on knowledge on Event Rules and Business Functions.
  • Must have the ability to work well the others in a dynamic team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with distributed application development in client/server environment highly desired.
  • Knowledge of JDE Enterprise One functional modules in Sales Order Management, Inventory, Warehousing.
  • Knowledge of JDE Enterprise One functional module in Distribution & Manufacturing highly desired.
  • Experience with creating and maintaining interfaces between JDE and other 3rd party software.
  • Experience with warehouse data collection software such as RF Smart highly desired.
  • Experience with DRM, HFM and /or Essbase preferred.
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