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<![CDATA[Founded in 1996, iProspect is the Original® Search Engine Marketing Firm. We provide professional services that help our clients exceed their online marketing goals and business objectives, and delight in the advantages they hold over their competition. We need a Search Marketing Specialist to champion day-to-day campaign activities and maintain flourishing client relationships. Essential Job Functions: • Primary responsibility encompasses client relationship management and campaign detail project management to successfully implement search engine marketing initiatives • Create and deliver presentations • Develop and maintain project plans to update clients on status of campaigns • Track and report on campaign results, data analysis, and hold weekly campaign status calls • Uncover, understand and achieve client goals and business objectives through the customization of campaigns • Proactively provide strategic recommendations applicable to the client's business model and goals • Work closely with the other teams within iProspect to meet client goals • Some travel required Recommended Experience/Traits: • Previous search engine marketing experience is preferred, but not required • Computer skills – including proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel • Strong analytical skills, i.e., the ability to analyze results to determine key findings • General understanding of HTML and the Internet required, however, this position is not a Web development role • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere • Tenacity, flexibility, dependability and the ability to grasp and manage the search engine marketing process • Excellent oral and written skills • Bachelors Degree and three years experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) in the client service field iProspect’s customized suite of services includes natural (“organic”) search engine optimization, pay per click advertising management, paid inclusion management, shopping feed management, search leveraged public relations, and other related services. We improve website visibility within search properties, enhance the website visitor experience, improve conversion rates, and maximize the return on our clients’ Internet marketing investments. Our clients include some of the world’s largest and most recognized brands – who just can’t wait to work with you. iProspect is the home of an enthusiastic, experienced management team that trusts employees to get the job done while encouraging a fun and relaxed environment. Employees are supportive and helpful as they work together to help clients achieve results week by week. As part of the Isobar and Aegis Media global network, iProspect offers a wealth of opportunities to help you advance your career. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package, along with an enjoyable and rewarding corporate culture. If you’re a potential superstar who’s ready to embark on an electrifying career, send your resume to iprospectcareers@iprospect.com or visit our website at www.iprospect.com/corporate/career. ]]>

<![CDATA[Ossia Systems is currently looking for an experienced ASP.NET Developer. Excellent communications skills are extremely important for this job. Additionally, this position requires knowledge and experience in the following: SQL Server programming (T-SQL) Web application development ASP.NET (VB.NET and/or C#.NET) Our projects and clients are varied, and each is unique. We expect our developers to be excited about building applications -- and to be able to learn quickly. Developers should always be looking for ways to improve their craft. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a team environment and will be able to work on multiple projects at the same time. If you enjoy knowing that thousands of people use your applications every day -- and if you enjoy working in a supportive environment in some of the most exciting and visible technology around - we'd like to speak with you. Job position is in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago. Near the Blue Line Harlem stop and by the Edison Park Metra station. Also, very close to I-90 Harlem Ave. exit. Working remotely on select days of the week may be possible. However, this position requires the employee to be on-site at our office most days. Compensation: Up to $90K depending on experience Benefits package includes health, dental, life and retirement plan Send resume to: jobs@ossia-systems.com SPECIAL NOTE FOR RECRUITERS: - EMAILS FROM RECRUITERS ARE NOT WELCOME AND WILL BE PROMPTLY DELETED - PHONE CALLS FROM RECRUITERS ARE NOT WELCOME AND WILL BE LOGGED - HARASSMENT OF OUR STAFF BY RECRUITERS WILL BE PROSECUTED. HARASSMENT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, CALLING OUR OFFICE INCESSANTLY, DIALING EVERY EXTENSION AT OUR OFFICE AND REFUSING TO HONOR OUR REQUEST THAT YOU STOP CALLING. ]]>

<![CDATA[Major Responsibilities / Project: <ul> <li>Manage/own all aspects of ad serving and trafficking for Apartments.com. </li> <li>Schedule and launch interactive advertising campaigns in a timely and accurate manner, using ad serving platform. </li> <li>Review all incoming creative for compliance with technical specifications and content restrictions. </li> <li>Process creative changes and Change Orders. </li> <li>Address day-to-day questions from Media Sales team members and other internal parties. </li> <li>Manage the collection of creative assets, troubleshoot technical issues, and correctly implement rich media creative. </li> <li>Manage the modification of HTML and 3rd party tags to ensure ad server compatibility; test/QA creative as necessary. </li> <li>Actively monitor and analyze campaign performance to ensure customer satisfaction and provide suggestions for optimization. </li> <li>Develop and communicate monthly analytics reporting on ad volume, costs, yield and any other relevant measures to mid/upper management teams, as required. </li> <li>Proactively investigate issues (delivery discrepancies, billing disputes, technical issues, etc.) with clients, agencies, third-party platforms, and/or internal parties and provide resolutions to these issues. </li> <li>Evaluate and communicate new technologies and products. </li> <li>Actively test new rich media. </li> <li>Manage the day-to-day relationship with Atlas and any other vendor partners (Pointroll, Eyeblaster, etc.) </li> <li>Work with Ad Manager to create and/or modify internal and external instructional implementation documents and procedures for Apartments.com ad trafficking. </li> <li>Work with cross-departmental groups to identify areas for process and/or technology efficiencies. </li> <li>Work with consumer publishing and product teams to launch new creative products including assisting with ad tag development, specification details, testing, documentation, and training. </li> <li>Assist in development and enforcement of the ad product specs. </li> <li>Manage house ad and partnership campaigns including trafficking, reporting, and providing optimization recommendations to stakeholders. </li></ul> Required Skills <ul> <li>Complete and thorough knowledge of Atlas Ad Manager and how best to use it with our site configuration. </li> <li>Understand the elements necessary for timely and correct implementation of all campaigns based on targeting criteria. </li> <li>Ability to solve any escalated ad serving problems and proactively recommend solutions for recurring issues. </li> <li>Knowledge of all ad products available on the site, including specs, general availability and performance of unit. </li> <li>Must have strong decision-making, organization, planning and problem solving skills with proven ability to identify and prioritize critical issues. </li> <li>Attention to detail, thorough, accountability, excellent follow-through. </li> <li>Must have proven leadership skills; experience with project management or leading/managing team members. </li> <li>Must demonstrate customer service attitude with both internal and external contacts; flexible, patient, courteous, professional. </li> <li>Comfortable juggling multiple tasks; ability to prioritize responsibilities; excellent time management. </li> <li>Ability to adapt to and operate effectively in fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment. </li> <li>Superior written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills. </li></ul> Experience Required <ul> <li>2+ years Advertising Operations experience preferred; related experience at an Internet company a plus. </li> <li>Strong technical knowledge: HTML, Flash, JavaScript and a thorough understanding of the Internet is preferred. </li> <li>Familiarity with third party Ad Serving Solutions (i.e. 24/7 Real Media OAS, Doubleclick DFP/DFA/DART, Atlas AdManager) and third party rich media providers (PointRoll, Eyeblaster, Unicats) is a plus. </li> <li>BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred. </li></ul>APPLY VIA URL: <a href="http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=194862&company_id=15937&jobboardid=550" rel="nofollow">http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=194862&company_id=15937&jobboardid=550</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Job Description: A fast growing Chicago based, Germany headquartered, e-commerce company seeks a knowledgeable web developer with broad web development and good inter-personal skills for a dynamic position working with existing clients and potential clients. We are an international organization that is growing fast even in difficult economic times. Our diverse team features motivated, young, hard-working people who have the “whatever it takes” approach to getting the job done. We are looking for similarly motivated people, who have multiple interests and can contribute to our easy going environment. The ideal candidate is someone who has been a programmer in the past, understands database structure, comfortably codes small projects with long-term maintenance in mind, can explain the benefits of XML to non-technical people and can confidently advocate for a feature in a product management discussion. Responsibilities: The responsibilities for this job include the following: • Interface with Client technical team to answer integration questions about our platform • Implement Client specific projects using our e-commerce platform and your technology knowledge and skills • Use analytical problem solving skills to creatively turn business needs into e-commerce reality • Assist in identifying and coordinating a response to urgent platform outages • Work with Clients on integration topics such as: o Licensing o Software Keys o XML Order Integration o Dynamic email campaigns • Assist Sales Team in selling why our solution is capable of supporting their e-commerce business Qualifications: • At least 2 years work experience • Ability to communicate technical details to technical and non-technical people • Ability to work independently once sufficient training is provided • Ability to work with a team during the pre-sales and implementation process • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Hands on experience with o XHTML o XML o Web Servers o CGI o Javascript o CSS o C# a plus • Flexibility to travel 10% of the time Benefits: • Competitive Salary based upon experience • Matching 401k • Generous Vacation • Health Care Reimbursement • Tax-Free Transit • Occasional Domestic and Foreign Travel • German language knowledge a plus ]]>

<![CDATA[Do you want to make games that rock? Would you like to be involved on cool games like SPORE, SimCity and The Godfather? Do you have what it takes to make super-duper games? Can you critically think? Do you know java / c / c++ syntax? Are you a self-starter? Not afraid to ask a question? Know when to answer your own? If the answer is yes to all of these questions, please refer to our programming test on our web page at <a href="http://www.babaroga.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.babaroga.com</a> , in the wanted section. Please send your test results to contact@babaroga.com Must be willing to work on games that rock. www.babaroga.com ]]>

<![CDATA[Legal Helpers PC, a national bankruptcy law firm, seeks a Jr. Programmer that will assist in data analysis and integration, report writing and custom development. The ideal candidate should have experience working with Microsoft technologies including ASP.NET, SQL Server, and Visual Studio plus experience generating reports using SSRS and/or Crystal Reports. Job Summary =========== The Junior Programmer (ASP.NET, VB, SQL) will primarily support the development, deployment and maintenance of VB based ASP.NET web applications and producing custom reports from an existing database. This may include adding new features to existing applications, building new custom applications, or maintenance on existing systems. Minimum Qualifications ====================== -Experience developing with Crystal Reports and/or Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. (SSRS) -Must be located in the Chicago area and available to work on-site in the Chicago Loop. -Knowledge of database design fundamentals and SQL Server Management Studio. -Experience debugging light JavaScript, CSS, and HTML using tools like Firebug. -Familiarity with Visual Studio. -Good interpersonal skills and the ability to investigate and analyze. -Good technical writing skills and willingness to adequately document all work performed. -Ability to work in a stressful environment while keeping a good attitude. -Available for occasional work on Saturdays or after-hours for system rollouts or off-hours maintenance. -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems or Associate Degree/some college and equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications ======================== -2 years ASP.NET Web development experience (VB). -3 years experience using SQL Server 2000 or 2005. -Ability to do basic Unix tasks, like install an open source software package. -Experience using stored procedures and writing complex SQL and the ability to perform routine database administration tasks. -Know from a practical perspective the difference between IE and Firefox and have exposure to Safari and Chrome. -Experience writing applications that interact with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) is a plus. Candidates for this position should be excellent communicators and dedicated to client service. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please email resume with cover letter and salary requirements highlighting why you are a good candidate for this position. Principals only. Queries from recruiting firms or placement agencies will be ignored. **Must be legal to work in the United States** Please indicate "Junior Programmer Position" in subject of email submission]]>

<![CDATA[We are a platinum level eBay Powerseller looking for a long term, full time employee who is dedicated, detail oriented, hardworking, self-motivated and can take charge of internet sales. Previous experience with managing eBay listings is critical. Responsibilities include timely customer service, accurate listing information, photo-shopping digital photos, and managing customer orders. Key attributes include the ability to handle diverse customer issues with a positive outcome, i.e. 5 star rating as well as handling multiple tasks with changing priorities. Must be reliable M-F 8:30-5:30. OT is available. Automotive retail experience is a huge plus. Channel Advisor experience is a plus. Web/ Internet sales and HTML code experience is a plus. Please send a resume and a short cover letter describing relevant experience. Location: Near Midway airport. ]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.wiredtree.com" rel="nofollow">WiredTree - www.wiredtree.com</a> is looking for full-time system administrator/support technicians to join our team in our downtown Chicago offices. We are fast growing Linux-based managed hosting company who provides a variety of solutions from virtual private servers to dedicated servers to complex clusters for clients worldwide. We have a very strong focus on providing fast, accurate, and personal customer service. Hours: Shift 1: 8AM to 8PM on 4 days on, 4 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off rotation. Shift 2: 8PM to 8AM on 4 days on, 4 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off rotation. Both shifts will include some weekends and holidays. Other shifts may be available as well. Primary Responsibilities: Providing fast, accurate technical support through our ticket system and telephone Quickly responding to, and repairing, failed services Troubleshooting x86 hardware, Linux OS, cPanel/WHM, Apache Building, repairing, and deploying servers in our Chicago datacenter Personal Requirements: Excellent customer service skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Strong logic and problem-solving skills Highly motivated, able to multi-task efficiently Technical Requirements: Linux Experience - CentOS/RedHat Enterprise Working knowledge of TCP/IP, IPTables, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, FTP, MySQL x86 Server Hardware Experience Basic Scripting and Debugging Knowledge (PHP, Bash, Perl) Desirable Knowledge: Advanced troubleshooting and configuration experience with: Apache, BIND, MySQL, cPanel, Exim Datacenter Environment Experience - Racking Servers, Cabling, etc. Virtuozzo/OpenVZ/Xen Virtualization Experience JunOS, IOS Networking Compensation: This is a salary position. Starting salary range is DOE with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. There is a second shift pay differential. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance options through BCBS, Paid Time Off/Vacation Time, CTA Transit Benfits, Laptop after probationary period, free drinks, and a fun and casual work environment. Why WiredTree? We are a young, fast growing, managed hosting company located in downtown Chicago, and we care. We care about our clients, we care about improving our business, and we care about you. We are looking for individuals who wish to grow with us, contribute feedback and ideas, and carve out their niche here. We reward positive contributions, forward-thinking, and smart work. How to Apply? Please send a resume and cover letter (in PDF or OpenOffice doc format) and let us know if you have a shift preference. ]]>

<![CDATA[Product Manager Position Description: We’re growing and looking for bright, motivated, and team-oriented individuals to join our company. Amadesa is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois. We provide exceptional benefits, including stock options, competitive salaries and a full benefits package. If you are passionate about delivering extraordinary results for customers and are interested in becoming part of our team, please send us a cover letter and resume. The ideal candidate for this position is experienced in developing, launching and managing online marketing tools that deliver improvements in revenues for our customers. You enjoy managing products from concept to realization in a changing, fluid environment where flexibility, resourcefulness and self starter are key traits for success. Key Responsibilities: * Discover, define and build a strategy for one or more of Amadesa’s product lines with support from product management * Create short and long term product goals and roadmap to success * Govern the entire product lifecycle of your product portfolio from requirements definition to product delivery * Work with Sales and Client Services to understand the needs of the market through feedback sessions and constant communications with prospects and current customers * Interface with a global team of designers, engineers and QA to ensure proper handoff and completion of your feature requests * Manage competitive analysis information * Articulate and communicate Amadesa’s distinctive competence and the product line’s unique advantages in the marketplace * Provide product-related information to meet a variety of internal and external needs including white papers, press releases, datasheets, website copy and training materials Requirements: * 3-5 years of product management experience in the internet products and technologies space * Solid understanding of business issues in the internet marketing space * Technical understanding of web-based applications * Strong project management and organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple parallel projects * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong analytical ability to assess complex situations and exceptional creativity to provide solutions * Self-starter with the ability to work in a very fast paced environment * BA/BS required (MBA a plus) * Some travel required * This position reports to the Vice-President of Product Management ]]>

<![CDATA[You’ve stumbled upon a momentous opportunity to join an elite circle of spirited, search marketers as we continue to dominate our industry. So, are you obsessed with searching the Web? Can you envision yourself analyzing trends within the search industry and reporting on key findings? Would you be psyched to work with Fortune 1000 brands? Founded in 1996, iProspect is the Original® Search Engine Marketing Firm. We provide professional services that help our clients exceed their online marketing goals and business objectives, and delight in the advantages they hold over their competition. We need a Search Marketing Analyst to investigate search trends, master the art of client reporting, and partner with client facing teams to ensure the delivery of superior results. Essential Job Functions: • Analyze data to find trends and make recommendations • Website analysis—we’ll teach you how pick a website apart and find out what’s working and what’s not working • Become the subject matter expert for client reports and recommendations • Customize projects and recommendations under tight deadlines to meet client goals • Offer support to the client-facing team in meetings and on calls when needed • Monitor industry changes and translate those into actionable recommendations • Measure, monitor, and improve new and existing processes Experience Required: • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to conduct basic-level mathematical analysis of trend data • A close eye for detail with the ability to see how details fit into the overall picture • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment • General HTML knowledge; however, this is not a Web development role • Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research • 1–3 years of work experience in a corporate setting • Previous SEM or other Internet marketing experience is helpful, but not required iProspect’s customized suite of services includes natural (“organic”) search engine optimization, pay per click advertising management, paid inclusion management, shopping feed management, search leveraged public relations, and other related services. We improve website visibility within search properties, enhance the website visitor experience, improve conversion rates, and maximize the return on our clients’ Internet marketing investments. Our clients include some of the world’s largest and most recognized brands – who just can’t wait to work with you. iProspect is the home of an enthusiastic, experienced management team that trusts employees to get the job done while encouraging a fun and relaxed environment. Employees are supportive and helpful as they work together to help clients achieve results week by week. As part of the Isobar and Aegis Media global network, iProspect offers a wealth of opportunities to help you advance your career. We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package, along with an enjoyable and rewarding corporate culture. If you’re a potential superstar who’s ready to embark on an electrifying career, send your resume to iprospectcareers@iprospect.com or visit our website at www.iprospect.com/corporate/career. ]]>

<![CDATA[Job Description: BlueBolt, LLC is currently seeking to fill a Web Application Developer position for our office in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need. Requirements: - 1-2 years of experience designing, testing and supporting enterprise-grade software (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - 1-2 years of general, hands-on software development experience (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - 1-2 years of experience using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - Must have ability to understand detailed functional specifications created by others - 1-2 years of developing web application using ASP.NET 1.1/2.0, including user interface design (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - 1-2 years of hands-on experience with the Microsoft .NET 1.1/2.0 framework (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - 1-2 years of experience using source code control packages, such as Microsoft SourceSafe or CA Harvest (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - 1-2 years of experience using relational databases, preferably excellent knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (consideration will be given for experience in IBM DB2, Oracle, or MySQL) - 1-2 years of experience using Internet technologies, including HTTP/HTTPS, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - Demonstrable and verifiable experience in full project life cycle initiatives with leadership role. - Excellent understanding of best practices and patterns of software architecture and design. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Ability to create technical documents that can be easily used by other team members, including remote team members. - Ability to perform frequent code reviews and ensure software maintainability and compliance. - Ability to work well in a large, structured organization. - Must have worked closely with business to understand their requirements and translate those to functional specifications. - Ability to closely follow enterprise policies, procedures, and standards. - Ability to learn and adopt new technologies as the project may dictate. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using AJAX, preferably Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions 1.0. - Experience using Microsoft Enterprise Library 3.x. - Experience using Web Services. - Experience using Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005. Education: B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems is preferred, but we realize that some excellent candidates may have other educational disciplines, or may not have any formal college education. It is requested that all potential candidates realize that we will give a basic oral test upon meeting any qualified candidate. Please don't let this discourage any candidates, as any employer must have their own way to discern between qualified applicants. In addition to great career opportunities, BlueBolt, LLC is proud to offer its valued professionals a number of benefits including excellent health insurance, 401(k) matching, and subjective Quarterly Bonuses. Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position. Other Benefits: – Casual work atmosphere in Downtown Chicago, convenient to public transportation. – Flexible work schedule is possible for the right individual who demonstrates ability to execute tasks in a responsible manner. Miscellaneous: - Years of Experience Required: 1-2 years (will consider college experience applicable depending on resume) - Expected Travel Time: Minimal and probably rare, but random travel may be expected in certain circumstances. ]]>

<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.nlayer.net" rel="nofollow">nLayer Communications, Inc</a> is a leading provider of wholesale IP Transit, Transport, and Managed Networking Services in major markets throughout North America. The nLayer Communications Network Infrastructure is designed and operated by engineers with extensive experience running some of the world's largest Global IP backbones. This level of expertise has uniquely positioned us to deliver unmatched value to our customers, through legacy-free, low-cost solutions for clients with even the largest bandwidth requirements. By utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology and techniques in innovative and efficient ways, nLayer sets the new standard for affordable, high quality Internet services. of network infrastructure, serving as a NOC escalation point for customer trouble tickets, and deploying and supporting Cisco and Juniper routing and switching equipment. The Senior Network Engineer is charged with handling Network Administration tasks on a daily basis as well as ensuring prompt service and follow up with customers and co-workers. Quality control of tasks performed, inventory, and auditing is also essential. This role requires dedication to first class support and a solid commitment of quality to both the customer and the company. Dispute resolution skills and the ability to operate under high stress situations is vital. Job Scope: - Plan and implement network infrastructure growth projects - General network and build-out support including new and existing customer and in-house projects - Escalation point for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and isolation of network events - Work on trouble tickets and customer requests - Create RFO’s relating to outages - Monitor and troubleshoot the nLayer network - Maintain and promote nLayer’s top-quality support and satisfaction ideals - Maintain and improve documentation supporting the IP Engineering team - Work with Datacenter technicians for ticket escalations, trainings, and mentoring - Complete projects in a timely manner and communicate with all departments involved throughout the process Minimum Requirements: - Strong experience in troubleshooting/fault isolation, teamwork, and multitasking - Creativity, foresight, and mature architectural judgment in anticipating and solving problems - Ability to develop standards and guidelines for architectural activities - Self motivated with excellent time management and technical skills - Minimum of 5 years experience - Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills - Demonstrated willingness to learn, teach, and share knowledge Advanced Knowledge and Skills Required: - JunOS - Cisco IOS - Fiber Optic Cable Types, Optics, and Troubleshooting - Juniper Hardware - Cisco Switch and Router Hardware - IP Addressing (CIDR/Netmasks) - BGP - ISIS - OSPF - MPLS Benefits: Paid PTO/Vacation time, CTA Transit Benefits, SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, free employee collocation, T-Mobile cell phone and service, Life Insurance/Long Term Disability, Health Insurance with HRA, Dental Insurance, and a fun and casual work environment. Salary: Commensurate with experience, negotiable ]]>

<![CDATA[Our Ad Agency is looking for a tech minded individual that also craves client communication and project management. We feel there is great potential within this position at our company in that there is lots of room to grow and train. Right out of school - 3 years experience is the experience range we are looking for, but most important is your spirit and personality. Are you: - Tech/web project savvy? - A leader? Interested in taking the bull by the horns? - Good with people and professional? - Able to think from the client's side of things in order to develop strategy and excellent customer service processes? Need not have programming experience, this is more of a project manager/account exec position. Must have car as we are in NW suburbs (though we are off the Metra line).]]>

<![CDATA[Quality Logo Products, Inc., located in Chicagoland, is a fast-growing company looking for a full-time experienced web developer to join our team. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with the business owners to design and implement new web sites, new features to existing sites, and digital marketing strategies. We offer an aggressive salary (60k - 80k), $2500 per year allowance (in addition to the annual salary) for conferences/further education, annual performance bonus, retirement savings matching up to 3% of the employee's gross salary, 3 weeks vacation, telecommute / remote working opportunities, and more. Learn more at: <a href="http://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/jobs/" rel="nofollow">http://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/jobs/</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Chicago based fast growing web design, development and marketing firm is looking for an experience project manager with demonstrated business analyst skills. Your position is critical in our company and key to our customer’s success. Candidates must have demonstrable experience with the following: 1. Requirements documentation 2. Use Cases 3. Wire Framing 4. Scope Change Management 5. UML We are a fast growing, exciting company that has been around since 1990. If you like a fast paced, cutting edge environment send your resume, salary history and requirements and any additional information that will help you stand out to the reply email above.]]>

<![CDATA[Marcel Media, an Inc. 5000 Chicago-based Interactive marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Marketing, is looking for Web Development Interns with a passion for the Internet and a desire to learn cutting edge technology. Description: The Web Development Interns will work closely with the Web Development team, assisting with developing and maintaining all aspects of a website from the domain name and hosting to backend and database programming, with a focus on analytics. This position will offer tremendous learning opportunity that will allow individual to grow within the organization if they so desire, as well as in-depth training and college credit if applicable. They will embrace the opportunity to work within a small but growing firm recently ranked by Inc. Magazine as the 39th fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area. Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Testing websites, including checking for broken links, verifying Google Analytics, testing cross-browser consistency</li> <li>Manipulating and working with various XML files and formats, administering and managing database systems</li> <li>Collaboration with team members, sharing development responsibility</li> <li>Working with members of diverse technical and business teams</li> <li>Building and coding applications and/or modules using languages such as C#, Visual Basic.NET, PHP, XML, HTML, JavaScript, etc.</li> <li>Providing maintenance and upgrades to existing systems </li> </ul> Opportunity: <ul><li>Paid position</li> <li>Real work/Real experience for interested students</li> <li>Association with fast growing nationally recognized firm</li> <li>Downtown location</li> <li>Casual work environment</li> <li>Flexible hours</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>Current Student</li> <li>Ability to commit to a regular working schedule</li> <li> Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, DHTML, SQL, XML, ADO, ASP/ASP.NET</li> <li>Excellent communication and writing skills</li> <li>Reliability</li> <li>Self-motivation</li> <li>Office experience</li> <li>Experience with secure coding principles and practices</li> <li>Be able to work at an abstract level and to set the technical direction in the context of ambiguity</li> <li>Commitment to learn while understanding that work may not always be exciting</li></ul> Expectations: <ul><li> Will commit to a minimum of 6 months of employment but expects at least 1 full year</li> <li>Will commit to a set schedule</li> <li>Will commit to learning</li> <li>Understands work is not always going to be exciting</li></ul> Marcel Media is a fast growing, team-oriented company with a casual and challenging work environment. Please visit our website at <a href="http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:jobs@marcelmedia.com" rel="nofollow">jobs@marcelmedia.com</a> for more information or to apply. Please: no phone or third party inquiries.]]>

<![CDATA[Marcel Media, an Inc. 5000 Chicago-based Interactive marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Marketing, is looking for current students to join our team as Operations Support Interns with a passion for the Internet and a desire to learn cutting edge technology. Description: The Operations Support Interns will work as a team to support the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Division of the Marcel Media Operations Team. These students will have an interest or major in Marketing, Web Development, and/or Copywriting, and have a clear vision of the future of advertising. They will embrace the opportunity to work within a small but growing firm recently ranked by Inc. Magazine as the 39th fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area. Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Strategic Off-Page SEO Development</li> <ul> <li>Research and implement based on established strategy</li> <li>Assistance in building Marcel Media processes</li> </ul></li> <li>Strategic On-Page SEO Development</li><ul> <li>Research and implement based on established strategy</li> <li>Assistance in building Marcel Media processes</li></ul></li> <li>Research</li><ul> <li>Daily and Monthly SEO best practices</li> <li>Assistance in building Marcel Media processes</li> <li>Authority links</li></ul></ul> Opportunity: <ul><li>Paid position</li> <li>Real work/Real experience for interested students</li> <li>Association with fast growing nationally recognized firm</li> <li>Downtown location</li> <li>Casual work environment</li> <li>Flexible hours</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>Current Student</li> <li>Experience with Internet, search engines and social media</li> <li>Problem Solver</li> <li>Extremely ambitious and hard working</li> <li>Self-motivated</li> <li>Punctual</li></ul> Expectations: <ul><li> Will commit to a minimum of 6 months of employment but expects at least 1 full year</li> <li>Will commit to a set schedule</li> <li>Will commit to learning</li> <li>Understands work is not always going to be exciting</li></ul> Marcel Media is a fast growing, team-oriented company with a casual and challenging work environment. Please visit our website at <a href="http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:jobs@marcelmedia.com" rel="nofollow">jobs@marcelmedia.com</a> for more information or to apply. Please: no phone or third party inquiries.]]>

<![CDATA[Skills: Maintaining and enhancing a new and large web database application built with PHP and PostgreSQL. Programmer, OOP, relational database, RDBMS, Linux, Windows, WAMP, LAMP, XML, HTML, CSS, Ajax Description: * Required Qualifications: o Advanced knowledge and experience with relational database maintenance and optimization. o OO programming and web application development using PHP. o Strong written and verbal communication skills: Ability to advise CEO and CTO on pros and cons of alternative technical approaches; provide clear status reports. o Analytical and problem-solving abilities. o Deep experience with relational databases and web technologies: Offer innovative ideas and suggestions for improvement in working practices and technologies. o Experience with structured software development processes; Proven experience managing requirements and delivering high quality software o Experience with relational database design * Desired Qualifications: o Bachelors degree o PostgreSQL expertise o Linux and Windows server administration skills o Familiarity with WAMP (Windows/Apache/MySQL/PHP) and LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) environments. o Good understanding of XML, HTML, CSS and Ajax o Network administration involving Windows and Linux networking and interconnectivity. o Familiarity with the Zend Framework Please send cover letter and resume to nrathert@info.com.]]>

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.eboundhost.com/images/logo.gif"><img src="http://www.eboundhost.com/images/logo.gif"><img src="http://www.eboundhost.com/images/logo.gif"><img src="http://www.eboundhost.com/images/logo.gif"> <h3>eBoundHost, a Web Hosting Solutions Provider, is looking for a full time employee for the Operations Team.</h3> <h4>Job Description: </h4> <ul> <li>Title: Tech Support Representative </li> <li>Hours: 1pm - 9pm full time </li> <li>Compensation: $12.50 per hour plus benefits </li> <li>Location: Arlington Heights/Buffalo Grove </li> </ul> <h4>Job responsibilities:</h4> Process incoming support requests via telephone, email and ticketing system. Follow up and provide all-around excellent service. Take care of the easy stuff on your own and work with our Level 2 team to resolve the more challenging issues. We are first and foremost a customer service business so a good attitude and friendly demeanor is the number one requirement. <h4>Other Requirements: </h4> <ul> <li>Friendly personality and willingness to learn</li> <li>Experience with Linux or Unix (as sysadmin or end user) is required</li> <li>Computer literate end user (MS Windows) </li> <li>Fast and efficient typing with proper grammar </li> <li>Fluent in English with a strong command of the language. </li> <li>Previous web hosting experience a plus, either as a webmaster or hosting client </li> <li>General understanding of Internet infrastructure (DNS, TCP, Routing, Email) </li> </ul> We will educate you on everything you need to know to complete your job. <h4>Why you should work for eBoundHost:</h4> Individuals with the proper mindset, will have a career instead of a job and will move quickly through the ranks. We are looking for people to grow into Level2 Tech Support, Network Admin, System Admin and Marketing roles. <ul> <li>Tremendous growth potential</li> <li>High tech hands-on experience</li> <li>Relaxed, casual atmosphere</li> <li>Wear jeans and sandals to work</li> <li>Health Insurance after 3 months </li> <li>Regular raises </li> <li>Free snacks and drinks </li> <li>Free lunch on Friday </li> </ul> Telephone calls will not be accepted. Send your resume to jobs at eboundhost dot com ]]>

<![CDATA[ SEO Research Project Manager Position / $35K Base+Bonus over $200K Sales Job description: Working for www.SEOResearch.com in the capacity of Customs Project Manager/Sales. The Project Manager will meet with the client via phone for an “initial consultation” where a needs analysis will be implemented. This includes a script outline (to be developed by copywriter), production planning, and scheduling. Information will be gathered about the client’s particular market and their competition. The project manager will then process and analyze this data, and use it to instruct the copywriter & videographer. This Project Manager will also oversee the SEO Specialist/Analyst who will be registering a client’s domain name, setting up WordPress, populating the WordPress template with the client’s logo and copy, creating their keywords “List” in iContact, and integrating the opt-in box on-page as-well-as specializing in AdWords Campaign, working with copywriter to place keywords in website copy, link building, supervising search engine results, along with tracking Google Analytics. The project manager will also direct the out-sourced blogging team, giving a list of industry specific websites to post on and developing a set of best practices and guidelines for such posts.In addition, the project manager can make commisions up-selling accounts. Key Competencies/Responsibilities: Internet Marketing & SEO knowledge Project Management & Sales Farming for new clients and funneling to CEO for on-boarding the business Management of web designer, copywriter, videographer, SEO Specialist/Analyst, blogging team Managing the setup and maintenance of client sites, blogs, PPC campaigns, and auto responders Semi-weekly meeting with top SEO Research executives via conference call * Location: Chicago * Compensation: $50,000 base salary plus commissions (200K plus opportunity) * Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. * Please, no phone calls about this job! * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. ]]>

<![CDATA[Position: Experienced UI Designer / Information Architect Location: City of Chicago Status: Freelance or Possible Fulltime Estimated Duration: Freelance to Fulltime or Direct Hire Starts: ASAP Rate: $35-$60/hour Freelance 85K to 120K Full-time Job Description: Our client is a global provider of information security and compliance management solutions. They are seeking a Experienced UI Designer / Information Architect to lead their design of their next-generation products and service interfaces. Looking for this person to take a leadership role in designing attractive, efficient and flexible application UIs for customer-facing applications and internal tools. Will be working closely with the Product Engineering and Product Management teams to identify, prioritize and document product usability requirements. Will be collaborating with Marketing and an external design firm on overall application and web site branding and look-and-feel. Must develop UI concepts, storyboards and wireframes for common application components, interaction scenarios and navigation. Must have experience in designing complex, highly interactive desktop and/or web applications (and not just content-centric web sites). 70% INFO ARCHITECTURE WORK / 30% UI DESIGN Must have the ability to perform application storyboarding and low-fidelity prototyping. If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to: chicago13@creativecircle.com View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com]]>

<![CDATA[About CardintheBox CardintheBox is an ecommerce services provider to multi-channel retailers. This full time Junior developer position is responsible for applications systems programming and testing. For more information about our company, please visit www.CardintheBox.com. What’s in it for you? This isn’t a typical development role, quite the contrary. We have focused tightly integrated Software development teams of 2-3 people. You will function on both the .NET development and the front-end HTML-type development. With the smaller team mindset, we engage in a very collaborative style environment, and you really have ownership of the applications you are working on. What you’ll do here: Exercise innovation in web-based solutions through expertise in client side and server web development. Work closely with senior software developer, customer service manager and members of executive team in a development environment that is highly collaborative. Identify opportunities where technical solutions can be applied to improve process and productivity. Manage time effectively to accurately scope projects and ensure that projects are released on time. What you need to bring to the table: <ul><li>BS degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science or related field</li> <li>1-3 years of designing and developing web-based and windows applications</li> <li>1-3 years of experience with server-side web frameworks, such as ASP.NET, C# a big plus.</li> <li>1-3 years of experience designing modular, object-orientated JavaScript. </li> <li>Understanding of how web hosting environments work.</li> <li>Must demonstrate expert understanding of Web Standards across a range of technologies including: <ul><li>HTML, DHTML, CSS</li> <li>Cross-browser development techniques</li> <li>AJAX, JavaScript, VB Script</li> <li>Visual Source Safe 6.0</li> <li>Database development experience, preferably with Microsoft SQL Server</li> <li>2000/2005 including T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Views etc.</li></ul> </li></ul> If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your PDF portfolio, web site links (at least 2), description of windows based project created using VB.Net and/or C# (at least 2), resume and salary requirements. Applications without these requested documents will not be considered. Please specify “junior .Net Developer” in the subject field, and please - no faxes or phone calls. NO THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS, RECRUITERS, CORP TO CORP OR CONSULTANTS.]]>

<![CDATA[OK...the best of both worlds. A progressive, stable, career oriented company that is also a very cool place to work. Team-up with some really bright people in a fantastic environment. If you are a career oriented web developer that has a solid background in .Net but also likes front-end design and development, this is a position that you should check out. Please be degreed and have a solid track record in .Net development. Also have more than a passing interest in design, with some real experience using Flash and related tools. The ideal candidate is someone that is strong with front-end design but can also jump into the code. You will be working in solid company that recognizes that creative, productive people thrive in a high energy space. This is a great opportunity with a great group of people. Please send your resume.]]>

<![CDATA[Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CP+B) is looking for a talented Senior Interactive Digital Artist. We seek outside-the-box thinkers who suck down new technologies like Kool-Aid, and live to make the web a more well-designed and interactive experience – individuals who thrive in a creative, idea-driven culture with a deep desire to produce groundbreaking work. Qualified candidates will understand how to strategically develop efficiencies. Position reports to the Director of Art Department. Qualifications: • Command of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop Illustrator, InDesign a pre-requisite • Knowledge of Flash is preferred • Familiarity with HTML standards and syntax • Experience producing web pages from HTML templates with style sheets • Ability to use Photoshop to cut graphics into slices for coding of web pages • Familiarity with the use of pre-sliced Photoshop and HTML templates in the coding of web page • Must be detail-oriented, knowledgeable of all facets of computer graphics, and able to work independently Work Requirements: • Sets best practices for asset preparation, file optimization and batch scripts. • Facilitates conversation and collaboration to determine specs and ensure timely delivery with Programmers, Producers and other Designers • Collaborates with other Interactive Digital Artists • Stays on top of latest industry technologies • Works with department Director to establish internal processes and guidelines • Understands full range of skill sets necessary for an interactive production shop What we offer you besides a killer job: Competitive salaries, relocation packages, excellent benefits (Health, dental, 401k, etc) and a very unique company culture. Only qualified candidates will be considered. Please send resume and portfolio link to denisse@cpbgroup.com ]]>

<![CDATA[COMPANY OVERVIEW: Watson Wyatt is the trusted business partner to the world's leading organizations on people and financial issues. Our client relationships, many spanning decades, define who we are. They are shaped by a deep understanding of our clients' needs, a collaborative working style and a firm-wide commitment to service excellence. Our consultants bring fresh thinking to client issues, along with the experience and research to know what really works. They deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that are tailored to an organization's culture and goals. With 7,200 associates in 32 countries, our global services include: -Managing the cost and effectiveness of employee benefit programs -Developing attraction, retention and reward strategies that help create competitive advantage -Advising pension plan sponsors and other institutions on optimal investment strategies -Providing strategic and financial advice to insurance and financial services companies -Delivering related technology, outsourcing and data services We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted. POSITION OVERVIEW: The primary purpose of this role is to provide Enterprise and HR portal consulting and advisory services to clients across multiple industries. Engagements primarily focus are to enhance their existing intranets, 'upgrade' to portal technology, and drive better value from an existing or contemplated solution. Specifically, this role will work with clients to create their Enterprise and HR portal strategy, operational processes, governance, people roles and technology. This position is heavily-client facing and focused on providing credible counsel to senior level clients. RESPONSIBILITIES: -Creating global, multi-year strategies and implementation roadmaps covering all aspects of portals, from pre-deployment through ongoing support -Creating business cases -Advising clients on funding models -Creating portal governance structures -Creating enterprise and/or HR portal information architectures -Providing counsel on content management systems and accompanying processes and workflows -Providing counsel on search engines and search optimization -Advising clients on the use of social media and Web 2.0 -Planning for transition from old intranets to new portals -Developing appropriate staffing and roles for ongoing development and maintenance -Setting up global portal communities and strategic and tactical steering committees -Gathering user feedback, including facilitating focus groups -Providing counsel on setting up and using web metrics such as WebTrends, HitBox, etc. Additionally, the consultant will assist in the following efforts: -Assisting in the project sales and proposal efforts -Developing project plans and budget -Leading projects and/or specific project work-streams and deliverables -Overseeing tasks of other analysts and support staff QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate has knowledge and advisory experience with any of the following: -Portal technologies (e.g., SharePoint, IBM, BEA/Plumtree, SAP, Oracel/PeopleSoft, Vignette) -Supporting portal technologies (e.g., content management systems, search engines, log analysis) -Workflow or process design -Functional areas such as employee communications, human resource administration, payroll, benefits administration, staffing, training, compensation administration, etc. -Meeting facilitation -Pubic speaking Additional qualifications: -Bachelors Degree -Minimum 7-10 years of Enterprise and HR portal strategy and operations experience -Knowledge and experience in consulting with clients on portal solutions. Strong knowledge of best practices, marketplace providers, cost and return on investment issues, pros and cons of solutions, challenges and methodologies regarding solution implementation. -Domain knowledge and experience of various portal technologies and vendor solutions. General knowledge and background in HR or benefit programs would be an asset. -Willingness to travel up to 50%+ -Flexible and able to work well under tight deadlines -Demonstrated commitment to client service, quality and continuous improvement -Detail oriented -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Proven ability to work with all levels of workforce Watson Wyatt is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/D/V. For consideration, please apply directly on-line at: <a href="https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_watsonwyatt/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=30185&localeCode=en-us." rel="nofollow">https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_watsonwyatt/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=30185&localeCode=en-us.</a>]]>

<![CDATA[Company: We are a small web-based application service provider (ASP) for government clients. The company maintains a casual work environment in downtown Chicago convenient to Metra, the CTA, and local highways. Our product is an online case management system serving government that integrates a web-based user interface (ASP.NET/C#), interactive voice response (IVR) system, MS SQL database, and supporting processes. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be well-versed in software Quality Assurance methodologies, with working experience in both automated and manual testing procedures applied to client-server and web-based applications. We are looking for a self-starter who will take the lead in QA and become a key player in our SDLC process. This is a new position in a small company with excellent opportunities for growth. Job Responsibilities: <li> Identify tools and best practices in the QA process. </li> <li> Create all test plans for the application and supporting processes. </li> <li> Prepare test cases. </li> <li> Perform and document the results of all tests. </li> <li> Identify and document dependencies for system testing. </li> <li> Manage the test platform. </li> <li> Perform live deployments of the application. </li> Requirements: <li> Formal education in Software Development (4 year degree) including some coursework or additional training in formal QA methodologies. </li> <li> 4+ Years software testing experience. </li> <li> Experience configuring IIS. </li> <li> Experience configuring SQL Server (2000/2005). </li> <li> Working knowledge of TSQL / SQL Server 2005 programming. </li> <li> Working knowledge of Visual Studio. </li> <li> Working knowledge of .NET technologies, C# preferred. </li> <li> Knowledge of telephony platforms and testing tools a plus. </li> <li> Chicagoland resident preferred </li> Compensation & Benefits: This is a permanent full-time position located in downtown Chicago. Compensation based on education and experience. Excellent medical insurance, company paid public transportation, employer contribution to 401K, MS certification allowances and bonus opportunities. ]]>

<![CDATA[THIS IS A DIRECT POSITION - NOT A JOB SHOP OR RECRUITER!! Company: We are a web-based application service provider (ASP) for government clients. The company maintains a casual work environment in downtown Chicago convenient to Metra, the CTA, and local highways. Ideal Candidate: The candidate must be able to translate historical data into easily understandable, summarized reports for non-technical customers. Are you familiar with the ideas of Edward Tufte and Stephen Few? Do you have the T-SQL skills to apply those ideas to develop tactical reports? If you do, you may be our ideal candidate. Although you need to be knowledgeable about the state of the Business Intelligence (BI) market, we are looking for low cost, integrated solutions. So while knowledge of and experience with tools like Proclarity, Cognos, SPSS, etc may be helpful we are looking for reporting that is truly integrated with our software as a service (SaaS) product without the need for expensive third-party tools and complex user interfaces. Being a small company (21 employees), each team member is actively involved in many aspects of the business. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable in a small company environment where they will have the responsibility of wearing many hats and working independently. Job Responsibilities: * Data Warehouse Development * Design and implement a new data warehouse system from the ground up. Work with our application development team to understand the company*s product design and use standard DWA techniques to interconnect the existing operational system to the data warehouse. You will *own* the data warehouse and be completely responsible for this portion of the company*s systems. * Report Development * Design end-user reports to be accurate, informative, and insightful. Evaluate and select report development tools that allow the company to meet its client*s needs. * Report Delivery * Some reports may be available to our clients via our product*s standard web-based interface. Others may be *subscription-based* where they are emailed on some regular basis. In either case, you will be responsible for designing and developing the report delivery interfaces. * Direct Client Contact * Continuously evaluate existing customer reporting needs and develop requirements directly with customers. * Research/Professional Development - Evaluate new reporting tools. Continue your professional development by taking relevant classes and achieving applicable certifications. Compensation & Benefits: Compensation based on experience. 100% of medical insurance paid by employer, company paid public transportation, employer contribution to 401K, new workstation, some VPN-based tele-commuting, applicable education/certification allowances and bonus opportunities. Requirements: * Bachelors degree in related discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Science) * Comprehensive knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI), OLAP, and digital dashboard tools and techniques * > 4 years experience with a relational databases, at least 2 years with MS SQL Server specifically * Must be fluent/expert in T-SQL (MS certifications preferred) * > 2 years experience using data warehouse tools and techniques * > 4 years experience with one or more reporting tools (SQL Reporting Services, Active Reports, Crystal Reports) * > 1 years experience with charting/graphing tools * Experience using sparklines, bullet graphs, and/or other *dashboard* graphics preferred * > 2 years experience ASP.NET/C# development * Chicagoland resident preferred ]]>

<![CDATA[THIS IS A DIRECT POSITION - NOT A JOB SHOP OR RECRUITER!! Company: We are a small web-based application service provider (ASP) for government clients. The company maintains a casual work environment in downtown Chicago convenient to Metra, the CTA, and local highways. Ideal Candidate: We're looking for an energetic addition to our development team with the desire and ability to take an active role in the company. Being a small partnership, each team member is actively involved in all parts of the business. The ideal candidate will be both student and teacher - able to learn new skills and pass on their experience to the team. Job Responsibilities: Work as part of a project team to develop new production applications and/or major system enhancements. In addition, monitor, maintain and enhance existing production applications. You will be working on an online case management system that integrates a web-based user interface (ASP.NET/C#), interactive voice response (IVR) system, MS SQL database, and import TXT file processors (C#). Compensation & Benefits: Compensation based on experience. 100% of medical insurance paid by employer, company paid public transportation, employer contribution to 401K, new workstation, VPN-based tele-commuting, MS certification allowances and bonus opportunities. Requirements: 3+ years software development 2+ years web development 2+ years SQL 2+ years ASP.NET (preferably in C#) 1+ years ActiveReports, Crystal Reports, Reporting Services, or other reporting software Full software development life-cycle (i.e. requirements, development, testing, support, version control, etc.) experience General computer networking and/or DBA skills a plus, but not required General documentation/coding convention skills IVR, telephony, LINUX, ASTERISK experience a plus, but not required MCTS or MCPD certification (or written commitment to obtain w/in 12 months) Chicagoland resident preferred ]]>

<![CDATA[Position: Software Engineer/ Computer Programmer Primary responsibilities: Create and support new and existing software applications Duties include: • Web-based application development • Database management and infrastructure design Skills: • Experience in Web Development, Architecture, and Website Design • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and XMLHTTP (Web 2.0) technologies • Proficiency with MySQL or other database platforms • Cross-browser / platform experience. • Linux and Windows experience (not afraid of the command line) • Experience w/ Adobe / Macromedia products a plus • E-Commerce / SEO experience a plus (please highlight in cover letter) Life at Viveli: • Casual Dress Code • Complimentary Lunches, beverages and snacks • Benefits and competitive salaries, plus flex scheduling • We work in small teams, which we believe promotes spontaneity, creativity and speed. • Anyone at Viveli might have our next great idea, so we make sure every idea is heard. We are located in Schaumburg, Illinois (Northwest Suburbs). This is a FULL TIME job. The hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday. To Apply: Submit completed application materials (resume, cover letter and 2 samples of work) to HR Recruiter hr[at]viveli.com Please note! To be considered for this opening: Attach application materials as a MS Word doc (with your FULL NAME in the file names). Submit application materials via e-mail. Applicants who do not follow this formatting will not be considered. Viveli is an EOE ]]>

<![CDATA[Marcel Media, an Inc. 5000 Chicago-based Interactive marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Marketing, is looking for an Account Coordinator with a passion for the Internet and experience managing online marketing campaigns, especially PPC. Description: The Account Coordinator will manage search engine marketing for our clients and will have one to four years of experience in account management. An ideal applicant must have search engine marketing or online agency experience, as well as some understanding of HTML and website structure. The person must possess a service-oriented, positive attitude with a strong work ethic. The Account Coordinator will have superior organizational skills and time management skills as s/he will be expected to manage several accounts and projects at a time while meeting deadlines and providing strategic direction, innovation and creativity for all clients. The Account Coordinator provides client and project team leadership, grows client relationships and is regarded by the client as a trusted advisor. He or she is responsible for client satisfaction, account revenue growth, and overall business profitability. Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Create, manage and execute online marketing strategy, including but not limited to interactive search engine marketing, search engine optimization and web project management</li> <li>Management of assigned client relationships, including growth of accounts</li> <li>Extract insight from campaign data, identify relevant trends and provide well developed proactive recommendations to enhance and exceed overall client search marketing goals and objectives </li></ul> Qualifications: <ul> <li>Understanding of search engine marketing (especially PPC and SEO) and web development </li> <li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</li> <li>Knowledge and proven abilities with Google products, particularly Google Analytics</li> <li>Strategic and creative thinking – always focusing on innovative, but measurable client solutions </li> <li>Problem solving skills</li> <li>Extreme ambition and willingness to work hard</li> <li>Self-motivation</li></ul> Marcel Media is a fast growing, team-oriented company with a stimulating and challenging work environment. We offer competitive salary and benefits package with excellent growth potential, as well as a casual office setting. Please visit our website at <a href="http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.marcelmedia.com</a> or contact us at <a rel="nofollow">jobs@marcelmedia.com</a> for more information or to apply. Please: no phone or third party inquiries. ]]>

<![CDATA[<h2>Onsite Web Developer</h2> Marcel Media is looking for an onsite, entry-level Web Developer, with experience in HTML, CSS, and Javascript, as well as PHP, ASP, and .NET. Description: The Web Developer will focus on developing and maintaining all aspects of a website from the domain name and hosting to backend and database programming, with a focus on analytics and SEO. Ideal candidate must possess an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems, as well as have proven experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Responsibilities Include: <ul> <li>Scripting and web application development <li>Developing and coding complex web solutions on the Microsoft .NET Platform <li>Testing websites, including checking for broken links, verifying Google Analytics, testing cross-browser consistency <li>Writing SQL stored procedures and queries <li>Collaboration with team members, sharing development responsibility <li>Working with members of diverse technical and business teams <li>Building and coding applications and/or modules using languages such as C#, Visual Basic.NET, PHP, XML, HTML, JavaScript, etc. <li>Providing maintenance and upgrades to existing systems <li>Manipulating and working with various XML files and formats, and administering and managing database systems <li>Designing graphical user interfaces (GUI) to meet the specific needs of users </ul> Suggested Qualifications: <ul> <li>Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, CSS , DHTML, SQL, XML, ADO, ASP/ASP.NET, and Relational data modeling <li>Ability to work with existing PHP, ASP.NET (C#), and HTML code <li>Ability to convert designs and specifications into web applications <li>Ability to implement GUIs using ASP/ASP.NET, HTML, DHTML, PHP, and JavaScript <li>Ability to prototype, refine, system test, performance test, and debug applications <li>Familiarity with multiple server and desktop operating systems including Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Linux <li>Experience with secure coding principles and practices <li>Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills. <li>Be able to work at an abstract level and to set the technical direction in the context of ambiguity <li>Team software development experience <li>Excellent communication and writing skills <li>Experience with troubleshooting email and DNS problems <li>Experience with managing domain names and DNS and registering domain names <li>Experience using third party hosting providers and using FTP as well as PHP relational databases <li>Experience and/or familiarity with Subversion backup systems. </ul> Marcel Media is a fast growing, team-oriented company with a casual and challenging work environment. We offer competitive salary and benefits package with excellent growth potential. All applicants must have prior experience, a degree from an accredited university, must maintain permanent US citizenship, and must provide professional references - no exceptions. Please visit our website at <a href="http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.marcelmedia.com/careers.php</a> or contact us at jobs@marcelmedia.com for more information or to apply. Include the job position in the Subject line of your email. Please: no phone or third party calls.]]>

<![CDATA[About Fry, Inc. Fry, Inc. (www.fry.com) helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers optimize their direct-channel businesses by identifying market opportunities and providing multi-channel solutions. From strategy and marketing through design, development, managed services and fulfillment, Fry provides both the strategic expertise and technical solutions that yield real business results for clients such as Ann Taylor, Brookstone, Crate and Barrel, Eddie Bauer, Godiva Chocolatier, Meijer, The Swiss Colony and Whirlpool. One of the industry’s leading e-commerce solutions, Open Commerce Platform™, was developed by Fry. With offices in Ann Arbor, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, Fry is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. (Symbol: MCRS) and has been designing and developing e-commerce applications since 1994. Fry, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Systems Engineer / DBA with strong verbal and written communication skills. This individual should be a leader and a team player. Responsibilities: Evaluate, define, and document standards, processes, and procedures Document network topology, database configuration, and site configurations Helping plan and initiate future growth of the database infrastructure Mentor system administrators or operators Provide second/third level support for server/site issues and escalations Assist application development teams with troubleshooting performance and stability issues. Evaluate and/or recommend purchases (you will have an strong influence on the purchasing process) Required Experience Ability to lead projects and implementations Familiarity with data modeling, entity relationships, referential integrity, and cardinality concepts Familiarity with creating schemas, triggers, stored procedures, sequences, synonyms, and user defined data types Working knowledge of Windows networks Working knowledge with Unix/Linux systems/networks Working knowledge of IIS (ASP and ASP.NET) and Apache Working knowledge of network hardware, firewalls, switches, routers, etc. Working with databases in a clustered environment is a plus Experience with Site Server and Commerce Server desirable Experience with Integration Services and Reporting Services is a plus Experience with Microsoft SQL Server OLAP, Business Analytics, and data cubes is a plus Significant programming background in any applicable language a plus Fry offers competitive pay/benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and a fun, casual environment with flexible scheduling options. Please note: Candidates must be US permanent residents or green card holders only. We are not sponsoring visa candidates at this time. ]]>

<![CDATA[Interface Developer Description: Fry, Inc. helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers optimize their direct-channel businesses by identifying market opportunities and providing multi-channel solutions. From strategy and marketing through design, development, managed services and fulfillment, Fry provides both the strategic expertise and technical solutions that yield real business results for clients such as Ann Taylor, Brookstone, Crate and Barrel, Eddie Bauer, Godiva Chocolatier, Meijer, The Swiss Colony and Whirlpool. One of the industry’s leading e-commerce solutions, Open Commerce Platform™, was developed by Fry. With offices in Ann Arbor, Chicago, New York and San Francisco, Fry is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. (Symbol: MCRS) and has been designing and developing e-commerce applications since 1994. Interface Developer Tracking Code 276573-770 Job Description The technical producer will be proficient in XHTML, JavaScript, DHTML/DOM and CSS and will be able to accurately translate a design into a finished Web page. Some exposure to AJAX, Photoshop/ImageReady, Flash ActionScript, Object Oriented concepts or server-side programming is a plus (preferably JSP/Java). Essential Responsibilities *Codes clear, concise XHTML and CSS according to W3C standards. * Codes/modifies/implements intermediate to complex JavaScript. * Finds acceptable solutions and/or compromises for cross-browser and cross-platform code interpretation inconsistencies. * Responds to questions regarding download time, code efficiencies, integration of client-side technologies, etc. * Works with the team and the customer to design a usable, efficient, flexible and attractive Web site. * The technical producer can also expect to be involved in client meetings throughout the duration of a project -- either in person or via conference call. Good communication skills are necessary. Required Experience A college degree in a related field and at least 3 years experience in the industry is preferred. Working URLs or an online portfolio demonstrating previous accomplishments is required. Fry offers competitive pay/benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and a fun, casual environment with flexible scheduling options. Please note: Candidates must be US permanent residents or green card holders only. We are not sponsoring visa candidates at this time. ]]>

<![CDATA[Seeking an experience Web developer to build a customized e-commerce application. This is a contract position that will end when the requirements have been delivered. I will be reviewing applicants qualifications and then taking some time to discuss the project in greater depth with those who are most qualified. At that point I will expect you to come back with an estimate of the number of hours to complete the project. Compensation is hourly, however the estimate will help to give a sense of your understanding of the complexity vs. your skill and ability to deliver an end-to-end solution. Skills: PHP 5 MySQL HTML/CSS Finally, you must be located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. You will be able to work on your own schedule and in your own location for much of this, however you must be available to work face to face as needed in Downtown Chicago. This is a 1099 position.]]>

<![CDATA[ Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's third largest broadline retailer, with approximately $55 billion in annual revenues, and with approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Formed in March 2005 from the merger of Sears and Kmart, Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at <a href="http://www.searsholdings.com." rel="nofollow">http://www.searsholdings.com.</a> Sears Holdings Corporation is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to show interest in becoming a member of our winning team. Description: THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED DOWNTOWN CHICAGO AT SEARS' NEW OFFICE LOCATION IN THE HEART OF THE LOOP!!! Sears Holdings is seeking energetic and talented associates driven to deliver solutions for several custom developed customer-facing web initiatives. We are looking for Lead Developers, to introduce new capabilities and services for our customers. As a member of the team, you will have the chance to work on unique and innovative solutions on a multi-tiered JBOSS\Tomcat\MySQL environment. This position is responsible for working on the development and design, using new technology frameworks, and concepts to quickly deliver functionality for our customers. Some of the open-source frameworks and technologies utilized in these initiatives include Java 1.5, Ruby on Rails, Apache, JBOSS, Tomcat, MySQL, Spring, Hibernate, SiteMesh and Alfresco. The developer will educate and mentor other associates in complex technical solutions to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working on agile teams developing software in an collaborative and iterative manner. Qualifications: - Develop applications and web site solutions using Java 1.5, Ruby on Rails, XML, REST, AJAX, Spring, Hibernate and other web technologies. - Drive innovation and new ideas that help us improve our customer experience. - Work in an agile environment (Some XP practices). Core practices include pair programming (when necessary), test-driven development, continuous integration, small release cycles, and collective code ownership. - Lead and mentor other developers in coding complex technical solutions. - Ability to prioritize work and help them team assess impacts to timelines. - Unit and system testing of application code, as well as execution of implementation activities. - Analysis and identification of technical areas of improvement within existing web applications. - Participate in technology forums and industry user groups. - Help research and recommend open-source and other technology frameworks that can drive innovation and differentiation of our web sites. ROLE MEASUREMENTS: - Effectiveness of mentoring developers on coding concepts and techniques. - Willingness to adopt agile principles and techniques. - Deliver quality code. - Feedback on organizational effectiveness from team members and peers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Passion for the customer and technology. 2. Bachelors degree, preferably in computer science or equivalent experience. 3. 5+ years experience in developing web applications using Java, J2EE, and XML. 4. Experience with frameworks including Spring, Struts 2.0, Hibernate and SiteMesh. 5. Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus, especially in the areas of writing high-performance, reliable and maintainable code. 6. Ability to adapt to new development environments, changing business requirements and learning new systems highly desired. 7. Deep understanding of web services software architectural and design issues. 8. Works well in a collaborative, agile development environment. 9. Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 10. Leader or contributor in open-source Java software is a plus. Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. <img src="http://www.jobtarget.com/c/includes/jvimg.cfm?site=2402&job=4903305"> <a href="http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=2402&job=4903305" rel="nofollow">APPLY HERE!</a> ]]>

<![CDATA[ Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's third largest broadline retailer, with approximately $55 billion in annual revenues, and with approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Formed in March 2005 from the merger of Sears and Kmart, Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at <a href="http://www.searsholdings.com." rel="nofollow">http://www.searsholdings.com.</a> Sears Holdings Corporation is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to show interest in becoming a member of our winning team. Description: If you are looking for a chance to drive a transformation of an industry leader and create ecommerce experiences and businesses for tomorrow, this is the role for you. Sears Holdings Corp. ("SHC") is the nation's 4th largest broadlines retailer, with more than $50 billion in sales and 3,800 stores. SHC is the leading seller of home appliance and fitness equipment and in-home service, as well as being the nation's foremost multi-channel retailer. SHC's Online Business Unit ("OBU") is the #7 online retailer according to Internet Retailer and 2nd only to Amazon.com among multi-category retailers, operating the leading sites Sears.com, Landsend.com, Managaemyhome.com, Partsdirect.com and others. This position is responsible for working through the requirements, identifying technical solution and developing / deploying the technical solutions. The online channel is a key focus area for the company and is growing at an aggressive rate, which creates an exciting workplace whereby your skills can be utilized to their potential. Qualifications: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Lead efforts to create, implement and maintain innovative solutions to enable competitive web intelligence analytics. - Design, implement and maintain tools and reporting based upon on business requirements. - Develop advanced analytics and intelligence solutions. - Complete analysis that will transform key business rules and customer interactions based upon competitive insights. - Familiarity with data analytics and modeling. - Ability to design, develop, code and test solutions optimizing sears.com value proposition. - Hands-on experience with J2EE based applications and MySQL DB. - Familiarity with batch processing, scripting and automation of business rules. - Ability to develop OLTP and OLAP based systems to support real-time and warehoused data. - Establish appropriate user/group security levels to control data access. - Interface with onsite and offshore development teams. - Coordinate across cross-functional teams, as a leader as well as a contributor. - Work closely with third party vendors and partners to identify tools and solutions. - Must be comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization, both verbally and through PowerPoint and other Microsoft solutions. Role Measurements: - Ability to transform business requirements into a scalable solution. - Feedback from the business on value added contribution. - Maintenance of project scope throughout requirements process. - On time delivery and quality. - Time to market of solutions. - Innovative ideas. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Experience working with customer facing ecommerce based websites. 2. Past success with creating and executing analytics which drive business decision making. 3. Demonstrated experience creating web intelligence analytics strategies. 4. Experience working with outside vendors and internal project teams to select, implement and ensure proper function of web intelligence tools. 5. Understanding of web languages and technology (HTML, Javascript, Java, XML). 6. Ability to code in a variety of languages, Java, XML, HTTP, SOAP, AJAX and other web technologies. 7. Knowledge and experience with database technologies (MySQL, DB2) and tools (SQL). 8. Experience with Business Intelligence tools (COGNOS, Hyperion) and experience accessing and querying databases. 9. Bachelor of Science/Arts in Computer Science or Engineering. 4+ years hands-on software experience. 10. Ability to interact with both technical and business users, understand business needs and transform them to create technical solutions. 11. Strong project management skills. 12. Strong oral and written communication skills. 13. Strong analytical skills. 14. Ability to work in a fast paced exciting environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Sears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. <a href="http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=2402&job=4903309" rel="nofollow">Click Here to Apply!</a> <img src="http://www.jobtarget.com/c/includes/jvimg.cfm?site=2402&job=4903309">]]>

<![CDATA[<center><img src="http://www.servercentral.net/images/logo_block.gif"></center> <a href="http://www.servercentral.net" rel="nofollow">Server Central</a> is a managed datacenter solutions provider specializing in high performance hosting environments. With datacenters strategically located worldwide,