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Added Oct 04, 2024

SQL DBA (26523)

Topeka KS | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced SQL DBA. This position is within the Tools and DBA section of Application Management and will be required to extract data and create reports to address legal questions in conjunction with discovery efforts associated with ongoing legal investigation. Work with our legal analysts in providing data/analysis to adequately address submitted requests in a manner that is meaningful and relative to the legal questions asked. Format and present in a user-friendly format. Consults with programmer/system analysts, peers, business users, outside agencies, third parties and vendors on issues related to the database and application software and if needed, presents written and oral solution and analyses. The procedure to resolve will vary based on the issue/question raised. Convert or transfer database files or tables from existing storage locations and formats to replacement locations and formats; develop and test automated means for performing conversion to assign reports. Ensure software and application documentation is prepared and updated this assigned projects, problem reports, work efforts and service requests. Analyze content and quality of databases, recommend data management procedures, and develops extraction processes. Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide support. Other duties as assigned. Preferred skills: At least 3 to 6 years of experience as an SQL Database Administrator in a Windows Server environment 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 or 2019. Education in SQL Database Administration. Knowledge and experience with application software tools and application development methodology through complete life cycles. - preferred Knowledge and experience with the following system software; database management, SQL scripting/programming and operating systems: o SQL Database - must have, current knowledge and training o Windows Server OS, functions/commands - must have o SQL Management Studio – must have o SQL – must have o SQL scripting and modifications of files generated out of the DB – must have o Extensive knowledge of T-SQL (Stored Procedures, Triggers, Indexing, Agents), Data Tuning and cleansing, Query Tuning, and Database Security – must have o Visual Studio – preferred o WebSphere Application Server – optional. Ability to deal effectively with the information technology needs of: IT technicians and development staff; business users; and software vendor and management staff. – Strongly preferred Good organization and workload management skills. - Strongly preferred Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good rapport with agency staff for effective and timely problem identification, resolution, and work efforts. - Strongly preferred. Capability to work independently and effectively in complex environments. Access DB experience - optional. Education required:Education in SQL database administration in support of a Mainframe. Provide documentation showing completed courses. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 04, 2024

Applications Project Manager (26520)

Falls Church VA | Temp to Perm LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced IT Business Project Manager to lead multiple IT-related projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in IT project management, experience with employee benefits and retirement systems, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This role is critical for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to budget. This is a contract position with the potential for full-time employment. Candidate will be working 3 days onsite per week, with the potential for remote work on remaining days.Key Responsibilities: Manage the full life cycle of IT projects, particularly related to employee benefits, retirement systems, and other IT initiatives. Lead and execute project management processes, including planning, organizing, and overseeing project implementation and completion. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to understand project objectives and ensure alignment with business needs. Provide mentorship and guidance to internal staff, particularly to our junior IT Project Manager, to develop their project management capabilities. Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of issues. Implement project management methodologies and processes, driving standardization and best practices across the team. Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and communication for all assigned projects. Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on business systems and applications. PMP certification or extensive experience with project management methodologies. Experience working on employee benefits or retirement systems is highly desirable. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to mentor and coach junior project managers, providing guidance and structure. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations. Nice to Have: Experience in IT consulting or similar industries. Knowledge of LRS systems and processes. Experience with implementing project management tools and systems within an organization. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 30, 2024

Service Desk Technician (26519)

Bloomington IL | Contract LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Service Desk Technician for a 6-month contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! Requirements: Candidate must have 3+ years of experience with the following: Telephone call center customer service Software and Hardware remote troubleshooting in a Windows environment (PC anywhere or PC assist preferred, but optional) Utilizing a help desk ticketing software (Service Now service desk preferred) Software installation Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered Visit us online at www.LRS.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 30, 2024

Project Manager (26515)

St. Louis MO | Temp to Perm LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Project Manager for a contract-to-hire position with our client in St. Louis, MO. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Responsibilities: Manage scope and schedule in coordination with delivery teams, full -budget and fiscal responsibility, project and executive status and reporting, maintaining high quality and timely delivery of projects. Be a self-starter and who can think like an owner and can learn and understand what makes the business customer tick so that they can anticipate needs and issues. Manage and control aspects of project delivery (triple constraint). Create detailed project plans, with all tasks, dependencies, and timelines identified, and keeps those project plans continuously updated. Ensure scope, schedule, and budget data are communicated to stakeholders as they may evolve throughout a project. Report relevant status to managers and key stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner. Establish and maintain schedules, drive activities, identify risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies; works with internal teams and external partners. Meet with program manager and solution owner on a regular basis. Effectively coordinate groups of technical and non-technical resources to deliver project work in a timely and cost-effective manner. Requirements: 2+ years of experience as a Project Coordinator or Manager Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment Ability to present to Senior Leadership Corp to corp candidates will not be considered Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 30, 2024

.NET Solutions Engineer (26514)

Decatur IL | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a qualified .NET Solution Engineer. The .NET Solution Engineer will be responsible for reviewing current codebases, analyzing business issues, and providing technical solutions. This individual will collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure optimal outcomes for various technical initiatives.Primary Responsibilities: Review and analyze the current codebase and application architecture. Understand business challenges and recommend appropriate technical solutions. Assess the impact of a possible expansion to the company code column. Evaluate the feasibility of reusing company code within the system. Analyze the technical viability of using special characters in the company code field. Technical Focus: Expertise in .NET applications is required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience working with .NET technologies. Strong understanding of application architecture and development processes. Experience working in a collaborative, client-facing environment. Ability to analyze complex business problems and provide technical solutions. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a consulting environment is a plus. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Work Environment: This position may involve both on-site and remote work, depending on project requirements. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 30, 2024

IT Project Manager (26513)

Central IL | Contract Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract opportunity with our client in the Central, IL or Kentucky area! Local candidates will be given preference. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Project Managers will: Direct large-scale, complex projects that may involve multiple internal and external partners Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects Identify, assess and resolve project risks Ensure projects adhere to methodology and compliance standards set by the company Establish partnership with stakeholders continually influencing, communicating and aligning. Define and track project achievements while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall and integrated delivery plan Ensure end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit Support, share findings, and mentor others within the PMO regarding standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building to promote the successful delivery of projects Requirements: 8+ years of diverse and/or large enterprise work experience in project management 3+years prior experience in large scale global transformation programs with desired experience with ERP/SAP Deployments Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects Deep understanding and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools Experienced in working with partners/vendors to lead their expectations and engaging them to address project issues Proven ability to manage projects in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies Organizational Change Management mindset and experience building stakeholder and communication plans Third-party candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. Desired Experience: SAP S/4HANA implementation and/or deployment experience a plus LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 26, 2024

AIX Administrator (26511)

Remote Remote | Contract LRS is seeking an experienced IBM Power Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the configuration and administration of IBM Power hardware, PowerVM virtualization, and AIX system administration. The role requires a deep understanding of Power 8, 9, and 10 systems, virtualization technologies, and AIX operating system management. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 3rd party candidates will not be considered.Duties and Responsibilities:IBM Power Hardware Configuration Management: Manage scale-out & mid-range Power 8, 9, and 10 systems Add, change, and delete LPARs Install, update, and manage IBM Hardware Management Console PowerVM Virtualization: Install and update VIOS Configure and manage virtual networking (SEA & VNIC) Manage virtual storage (Virtual SCSI & Virtual Fibre Channel) AIX System Administration: Install and update AIX (standalone and via NIM) Manage network and storage configurations (AIX Logical Volume Manager) Monitor and tune system performance Monitor system health and security Diagnose and resolve system problems Qualifications: Proven experience with IBM Power 8, 9, and 10 systems Expertise in PowerVM virtualization and AIX system administration Strong knowledge of IBM Hardware Management Console, VIOS, and networking Ability to manage storage configurations, system performance, and security Must be within driving distance of St. Louis, MO Authorization Requirements: Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.3rd party candidates will not be considered. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 25, 2024

Senior Business Analyst (26479)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN.These BSA roles are to support Separately Managed Account work. Traditional BSA experience plus Wealth Mgmt/SMA experience required.Responsibilities: Understanding the business processes and the interdependencies of various systems in use. Facilitating interactive discussions with the business unit and technology teams in order to achieve alignment on defining requirements. Gathering, analyzing, documenting and translating business requirements into functional specifications that can be used to design and implement solutions to meet the business objectives. Managing the change control and traceability processes for requirements. Collaborating with architects to ensure alignment of requirements with system capabilities. Analyzing complex system and system-related problems for the business unit and making recommendations for improvements or new designs. Identifying potential solutions for the business and providing input into any risks and issues. Creating and implementing test plans (schedule, approach, cases, scripts and conditions, etc.), including production check out and measuring testing performance results. Ensuring the testing environment has sufficient test data to carry out the full test plans. Ensuring all quality standards and techniques are followed, including compiling and publishing artifacts and deliverables of the Ameriprise Project Management Methodology using the Capability Maturity Model integrated (CMMi) methods as required. Updating/creating user and technical documentation procedures and manuals, operational support documentation, and archival of project documentation. Identifying and communicating risks, issues and potential solution strategies along with providing status updates to the portfolio/project manager and/or senior leadership. The ideal candidate for this position must possess: Solid understanding of the processes and systems in use (or the ability to quickly acquire the knowledge) The ability to lead, influence, communicate and interact with people of all levels across the organization and external partners as required. Demonstrated proficiency in effectively influencing decision making at various levels of the organizations. An attention for detail with the ability to translate for the business or technology in order to facilitate effective collaboration. Demonstrated proficiency with requirement and process tools (e.g. Visio, Provision, DOORS, HP Quality Center, etc.) Ability to handle changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and work within tight timeframes and deadlines. Solid analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use statistical analysis and modeling. BA and/or BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience. Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 24, 2024

Senior Full-Stack Developer (26509)

Springfield IL | Contract Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. Full-Stack Application Developer for a 6-month contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!As a Sr. Application Developer, you will be tasked with the following: Under general direction, operates in a multi-role fashion to design, develop, code, and test complex programs for website applications and other digital technology solutions. Collaborates with all necessary departments within the company to successfully drive digital solutions, such as the company website, B2C and B2B eCommerce, customer portal and customer-facing mobile applications to completion. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, and code difficult and complex programs for enterprise web applications using java J2E frameworks Develop test data and analyze problems in programs Recognize the critical elements of complex application problems, develop and evaluate data, determine solutions, and make logical recommendations Express difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely both orally and in writing Write clear and logical reports, program documentation, and instructions Work effectively and independently on assigned projects Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with administrators, technical and functional team members and users Train system users effectively Meet established priorities and schedules Learn and apply new concepts in information technology Works effectively with other IT teams in an Agile environment Must have 7+ years of experience with the following: Designing, developing, and coding difficult and complex programs for enterprise web applications using java J2E frameworks and Vue JS and/React Experience in both traditional projects and Agile-based delivery Experience with ORM tools Experience with Web service development and consumption (REST and SOAP) Experience with Mobile application development Experience with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks Experience with the SQL database (SQL Server) Experience with NoSQL databases (Mongo) Experience with Unit testing tools and methodologies (JUnit, NUnit, MS Test) Desired Experience:Experience with Kubernetes a plusExperience with Azure Cloud development a plusCandidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 23, 2024

Mainframe Programmer (26508)

Jacksonville Florida | Contract Job Purpose The role implements and manages IBM mainframe server hardware and software for on-premises systems. This role is responsible for the business-critical availability of production, non-production and disaster recovery site mainframe systems. Performs installation, maintenance and upgrades for system software and ISV software. Maintains and supports virtual tape backup systems and libraries. Provides troubleshooting, training, and technical support for all users and projects of the organization. Resolves issues other tiers of support have escalated/transferred. Communicate courteously and effectively with users as needed. Handles the most complex issues since they are considered the subject matter expert and may mentor, coach and help develop less experienced associates, may serve as a back-up to manager when they are out. Responsible for the configuration and readiness of the disaster recovery mainframe site, including immutable storage systems. Participates and performs tasks in disaster recovery exercises. Ensures compliance with server, network, security and engineering standards and guidelines. Stays knowledgeable of emerging trends and industry practices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Extensive subject matter expertise and team lead experience with IBM z/OS mainframe and related tools/products including LPAR configuration, MQ Series, DB2 COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS and mainframe ISV software. Experience with IBM’s file structure(s): (i.e. HFS, ZFS, and PDS’s), TSO, and DFSMS. Experience with IBM DS89xx disk subsystems including day to day operations, replication, flash copies and immutable staging using tools like Copy Service Manager (CSM) and others. Experience with networking technologies that support the mainframe, i.e. Ethernet, FICON etc. Experience with z/OS virtualization including zLinux installation and maintenance. Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a fast-paced environment. Experience with various backup solutions and strategies. Ability to develop, teach and mentor other members of the team. Strong time-management and prioritization skills. Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred Experience with virtual tape systems including Luminex. Experience with AIX. Knowledge of LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN technologies. Experience with storage area networks. In depth knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a busy workspace.? Authorization Requirements: Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 3rd party candidates will not be considered. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 18, 2024

Senior Engineer (26505)

Remote Remote | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking Senior Engineer for a contract opportunity. As a Sr Engineer you will be considered a technical expert in one or more phases of application and/or systems engineering. This includes providing design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy and expertise regarding the integration of applications across the business. You will determine specifications, plan, design, and develop business critical software solutions, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes - either individually or in concert with product team.Designing Solutions Apply technical knowledge to drive outcomes for customers Ability to work and problem solve independently on initiatives that align to the broader software engineering strategy Implementing Solutions Member of team that can work independently, as well as collaboratively with team, in developing core software for the product that delivers outcomes. Consistent and dependable in delivering core software that delivers outcomes and meets/exceeds the teams expectations for stability, scalability, resilience, etc. Learning and Applying New Techniques Shares new ideas and techniques with team; Encourages junior engineers to invest in learning as a part of their job. Collaborating within the Team Participate in team’s collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve a problem/remove technical roadblocks for the team Participate in product planning and implementation. Helps team to understand and decompose work Defining Engineering Standards and Patterns Contribute to develop engineering practices, templates and frameworks in collaboration with the team. DevOps Continuously assessing technology to build more stable, scalable, and resilient software; Use data to measure progress Promote and expand on the use of the CI/CD pipeline to improve the deployment and build process. Participates in the team support rotation and provides expert knowledge on focus subsystems. Selecting & Managing Technology Vendors Contribute to define the selection criteria for selecting the right technology vendors Participate in proof of concept / technology along with the vendor Coaching Engineers Provide guidance to junior engineers to help them learn foundational software engineering skills Provide technical expertise and help the team to solve technical/software issues Provide trainings to the junior developers and groom them Provide domain expertise on software products in their area to junior engineers to help them learn/grow their skills and contribute as part of the team Recruiting/Building Talent Engage in the tech community to build the Thrivent technology brand and position as the employer of choice in the market Participate in the interview process or be part of the panel to recruit the right talent to the team Contribute to the recruitment to define the structure of the interview process to hire the right talent to the team. Education Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science or other technical field or equivalent work experience Required Work Experience / Skills: 7+ years of experience in engineering environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software engineering plan to deliver Sound knowledge of industry standard Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices Sound knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures Sound knowledge of systems design concepts that provide security and stability Expertise in debugging code and/or complex log files for troubleshooting and analysis of product defects Expert knowledge/experience with querying databases for complex data lookup/update Perform code reviews with associate team members LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 18, 2024

Business Analyst (26502)

Chicago IL | Contract LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Business Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in the west suburbs of Chicago, IL! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Business Analyst will: Work with the Business to identify requirements and think critically about what will make it successful; write user stories that effectively communicate the Business’ requirements and that are easily consumed by software development teams. Analyze application back-end and API integrations, data flows and manipulations, and EDI mappings. Attend and lead Business stakeholder meetings; provide project status reporting to management; assist with testing scenarios and validate results. Create deliverables such as process flows, wireframes, mockups and functional prototypes to effectively communicate design strategies and detailed interaction behaviors. Prepare and deliver client presentations. Advocate on behalf of Business to IT, and advocate on behalf of IT to Business. Become a Subject Matter Expert on a variety of packages and custom business. Go beyond just reading and understanding information, to making sense of it, and finding patterns for improvement. Support business applications. Troubleshoot and resolve applications issues. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in IT, statistics, computer science, mathematics, information management, or a related field preferred. Minimum 4 years recent experience in Business Analysis with at least 7 years relevant IT experience overall. Experience in all phases of software and testing lifecycles. Experience writing clear acceptance criteria to a testable level. Good understanding of relational databases, database structures and design, and data management. Good SQL knowledge, with experience writing investigative queries, being able to step into and understand existing queries, and a firm understanding of joins. Good knowledge of APIs - including preferably knowledge of JSON notation, API objects, API endpoints (incl., how they're called, and what developers need to know to write them) Experience leading or participating in all Agile meetings including: sprint planning, sprint grooming, review, demo, stand-up, and retrospective sessions. Experience working with software development tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira. Strong whiteboarding skills. Strong investigative, analytical skills, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be local to the Chicago Metro area and fully COVID vaccinated and boosted Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status
Added Sep 12, 2024

IFS ERP Technical/Functional Analyst (26497)

Springfield IL | Contract Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking an IFS ERP Technical/Functional Consultant for a 12-month contract opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! . Main Responsibilities Fact find to understand user’s additional requirements of IFS submitted in Non project demand/Wave projects. Investigate the standard functionality available to meet the requirement, perform gap analysis and specify additional CRIM options to resolve these. Document processes, develop CRIM functionality and work with the Validation Team to move the changes into the Production environment according to GMP regulations. Assist with implementing IFS in new client locations. Work on upgrade projects to keep the IFS environment fully supported by the Vendor. The IFS ERP Technical/Functional candidate requirements are: Must have 5+ years of experience with the following: Technical and Functional experience of IFS ERP system in the following modules Solution Manager Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Warehouse Management Quality Management Document Management Project Management Financials Human Resources Ability to create/interpret and update:- Complex Oracle SQL statements IFS Custom Events (Oracle Database Triggers) and the CRIM functionality PL/SQL packages created by ADM outside of the main ERP solution Additional Desired IT Skills Knowledge of: Novacura Flow Studio Nice Label Crystal Reports OpenText Freeway EDI QlikSense Validation of IT changes according to GMP regulations Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 11, 2024

Senior Survey Programmer (26495)

Remote Remote | Contract LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical, and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Survey Programmer for a remote contract opportunity with our Chicago opinion research client! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Senior Survey Programmer will: Design, program, and test web-based opinion research survey solutions customized to project specifications. Script surveys on various platforms, including and especially Voxco, depending on data collection requirements and project needs. Work on cross-functional project teams. Contribute to and maintain process improvements. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Minimum 1-year hands-on experience in all phases of survey questionnaire development and/or programming with CATI/CAPI/CAWI programming survey engines, preferably including Voxco CAWI, else relevant platforms such as Unicom Intelligence. Understanding of key business functions in survey data collection. Strong math, logic, and analytical skills. Capable of scripting in JavaScript, along with familiarity in HTML & CSS preferred- Experience with SDLC, including requirements, design, implementation, build and release, and production support preferred. Familiarity with social science research or survey methodology and/or market research preferred. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status. #LI-DS1
Added Sep 11, 2024

Senior Digital Analyst (26492)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Digital Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN. This Senior Digital Analyst will support data strategy, analytics support, behavior analysis and omni channel measurement for assigned line of business. Manage large data sets, providing information-based decision logic and translates modeling/analytic output into understandable/actionable business knowledge, insight and applications. Demonstrate strong technical/problem solving skills. Support multiple projects collaboratively. Produce business strategic results dashboards, create ad hoc reports, target audiences, for websites, mobile apps, social media, email, and on-line search initiatives. Requirements Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills and ability to use statistical analysis and modeling. 5+ years of experience conducting analyses of digital data using modern analytics tools and skills. 1+ years of leadership experience 2+ years of big data wrangling in AWS, google studio or Azure environments using SQL Ability to distill key insights, actions, and/or recommendations from analyses conducted. In-depth knowledge of company operations and processes, with ability to articulate these processes to others. Build strong relationships & communications with colleagues, as well as influencing customers on recommendations. Preferred Masters Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics or similar field ideal Experience working on digital data ingestion and curation for data lakes Familiarity with data visualization software such as PowerBi or Tableau Familiarity with analytics tools such as Alteryx or DataIKU Familiarity with web development technologies such as Java script tagging and HTML. Familiarity with report automation technologies such as Adobe Report Builder, and configuring data feeds to automatically update reports. Familiarity with Voice of Customer analytics tools such as Qualtrics Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 10, 2024

IT Support Technician (26464)

Urbana IL | Temp to Perm Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced IT Support Technician for a client in Central Illinois. This is a 6-month contract to hire. If you’re that person and if you have the IT Support expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keep them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. Job Description: As an IT Support Technician, you will be working on the service request team and focus on Moves, Adds and Changes within the client's organization. Qualifications: Must 2+ years of experience with the following: Tier I & II IT Support End user moves/relocation (IT Hardware) installs Hardware installation and troubleshooting Phone installs/troubleshooting PC installs, builds and troubleshooting Must have 1 year with the following: Active Directory Documentation/Ticketing System Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status. #LI-CS1
Added Sep 06, 2024

Mainframe Programmer (26485)

Remote Remote | Contract Time to get to work! We're seeking a Mainframe Programmer for a client in Central Illinois for a long-term contract opportunity for the right person. If you're that person, if you have the Mainframe development expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let's get to work! Responsibilities: Work in an enterprise environment with the ability to do new COBOL development as well as to trouble shoot production problems and follow corporate policies and procedures to fix, test and deploy fixes into a production environment. Required: 5+ years’ experience as a COBOL developer/mainframe systems analyst. COBOL, DB2, CICS, SQL. Experience using Endevor, TSO/ISPF, File-aid, Abend-aid. Nice to have: Knowledge in Assembler coding, IMS databases. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Sep 06, 2024

RPG Systems Analyst (26483)

Remote Remote | Contract We are seeking a versatile Systems Analyst with a solid understanding of programming languages and strong analytical skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing business processes, troubleshooting software, and collaborating with developers to meet client requirements. Key Responsibilities: Analyze business processes and client requirements, documenting and working with developers to fulfill these requirements. Debug and test application programs to ensure they meet business requirements. Prepare test plans and effort estimates for new requirements. Analyze and resolve bugs in existing systems. Submit requested status reports regularly. Required Skills and Experience: Over 3+ years of IT experience in analysis, design, debugging, and testing of various applications. Strong knowledge of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from analysis through maintenance. Good structured analytical skills with a focus on debugging techniques, unit testing, and application program testing. Proficient in writing SQL queries and understanding databases, database relations, DSPF's, PRTF's, and IFS. Ability to work on enhancement, maintenance, and production support projects. Familiarity with one or more of the following programming languages: RPG/400, RPGLE, CL/CLLE, AS/400 Query, SQL, FTP, QSH, C, C++, Java, XML, JCL (proficiency not required, but understanding is essential). Programming experience is preferred. Knowledge of the SDLC process. Experience in software troubleshooting. Skills in testing and debugging. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with IBM Mainframe Tools, including SDF, IMS/System, Network Management Console, and Hardware Management Console. Understanding of operating systems: OS/400, Unix, Windows Family. Experience in system design and implementation. Skills in code optimization and documentation. Understanding of client-server architecture. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 23, 2024

Business Analyst (26467)

St. Louis MO | Contract Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst who will be working closely with both business and IT teams for a hybrid opportunity in St. Louis! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Day to Day responsibilities include: Liaison between technical groups and the business Interact and handle different groups with competing needs Requirements definition and elicitation Ensure requirements are clear, concise and testable Provide constructive feedback on projects Independently research topics using available tools like SharePoint and other document repositories Recognize and determine whether the changes impact other systems Recognize up/downstream dependencies Coordinate meeting agendas, minutes and action items Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 1 years' experience as a Business or Business Systems Analyst Experience with both Waterfall and Agile environments preferred Ability to create a business process model (diagram) representing current and future processes Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer To apply go to jobs.lrs.com LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 22, 2024

ExpressRoute Engineer (26466)

St. Louis MO | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced ExpressRoute Engineer for an exciting contract opportunity with a client of ours in St. Louis, MO. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So, let’s get to work! Responsibilities: Express Route project working with internal routing and setting up Azure route Day to day duties include maintaining current network infrastructure, tickets, and multiple projects. Working with different vendors and services Ensuring connectivity Focus on providing more service to the member (credit card, debit, loans), project and tools to provide services Service now, salesforce, multiple services to blend together and integrate Responsible for network infrastructure layer 1-3 System team workstation system service, network connectivity Qualifications: CCNA CCNP certifications preferred, but without the certification, role would be a Junior Level Azure experience – 2+ years Firewall experience Firepower and FortiGate a huge plus. Training is available Degree preferred, not required Mid-level preferred - 2 years min LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 22, 2024

JDE Functional Consultant (26465)

Remote Remote | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced JDE Functional Consultant for an exciting contract opportunity with a client of ours in Decatur, IL. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So, let’s get to work! Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced JDE Functional Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne, World, and other related tools, with a focus on delivering business-critical enterprise solutions. The consultant will be responsible for gathering requirements, designing, implementing, and supporting JDE applications across various modules such as Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, and more. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, support, and enhancement of JD Edwards ERP systems, including EnterpriseOne and World. Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for JDE solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement JDE modules that meet business objectives. Provide subject matter expertise in JDE Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, and other related functional areas. Manage and coordinate with both onshore and offshore teams for timely delivery of JDE projects. Support data migration, integration, and transformation efforts between legacy systems and JDE. Ensure compliance with SOX and other audit requirements, providing necessary documentation and support. Conduct training sessions for end-users and other stakeholders on JDE functionalities and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to JDE modules and related interfaces. Stay updated with the latest developments in JD Edwards technologies and recommend improvements. Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years of experience as a JDE Functional Consultant with a focus on multiple modules. Extensive experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and World, including development and support. Strong knowledge of Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, and other JDE functional areas. Proven track record of managing and delivering complex JDE projects. Experience with SOX compliance, audit processes, and documentation. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage cross-functional projects. Educational Requirements: A diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field is required. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 15, 2024

Business Analyst (26454)

St. Louis MO | Contract Our client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst who will be working closely with both business and IT teams for a hybrid opportunity in St. Louis! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Day to Day responsibilities include: Liaison between technical groups and the business Interact and handle different groups with competing needs Requirements definition and elicitation Ensure requirements are clear, concise and testable Provide constructive feedback on projects Independently research topics using available tools like SharePoint and other document repositories Recognize and determine whether the changes impact other systems Recognize up/downstream dependencies Coordinate meeting agendas, minutes and action items Qualifications: -Must have a minimum of 1 years experience as a Business or Business Systems Analyst -Experience with both Waterfall and Agile environments preferred -Ability to create a business process model (diagram) representing current and future processes -Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) -Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer To apply go to jobs.lrs.com. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 14, 2024

Business Analyst (26445)

St. Paul MN | Contract LRS is in need of a Business Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in St. Paul, MN. If you’re that person, submit your resume now! The Business Analyst (BA) with Quality (testing) Analyst (QA) skills to assist the Senior Project Manager on two (2) PeopleSoft projects (Procure to Pay and Time & Attendance). The scope of the Procure to Pay project will provide real-time solution where one didn’t exist before, as well as consolidate a matrix of tools with a more cost-effective contract and supplier mgmt. software that will integrate workstreams to increase efficiencies, reduce risk, improving reporting and solicitations. The Time and Attendance project will provide the Met Council with a featured, modern timekeeping system and real time system to track all types of leaves. This will be done within the framework of the Business Process Systems Integration (BPSI) program and consider the linkages and interactions with the other systems and processes being developed by the program. Meet regularly with project team members, vendors, and/or stakeholders to analyze, map and document current state of technology systems and business processes. Work with HR and Technology partners across Met Council to support the replacement of multiple timekeeping solutions and the implementation of PeopleSoft Timekeeping and Absence Management. Work with Procurement and Technology partners across Met Council to support the implementation of eProcurement, Contract Management, Supplier Portal and Strategic Sourcing. Assist with technology strategic roadmap planning ensuring alignment with business capabilities and technology needs. Identify and develop asset performance measures, key performance indicators, quality assurance metrics, and improvement measures across multi-functional teams. Assist in developing and providing operational and regulatory report capabilities (flow charts, statistical trend analysis, dashboard) relating to asset management. Perform functional requirement gathering activities for projects and initiatives, developing standardized use cases that can be utilized by implementation teams ensuring regulatory compliance. Consult and coordinate with managers, supervisors, and other departments on business requirements and opportunities to improve asset management business practices. Qualifications: Proven investigative and analytical skills – in order to access and yield finding from various sources of information Ability to illicit, drive and facility Joint Application development (JAD) sessions Ability to help drive and/or facility the development of strategic project activities, and artifacts such as: Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagraming, Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Specifications Documentation (FSD), Use Case, Business Case, Feasibility Studies, Gap Analysis, etc., Must understand the Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and be able to work in a waterfall and/or Agile environment Must understand requirement traceability matrix and be able to create and maintain test cases Must be able to build consensus across groups on future state workflows and business processes. Must have data work and/or migration experience to include understanding of ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial data) cleansing, Flat File data review, dataset identification and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) work Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 14, 2024

Business Analyst (26443)

St. Paul MN | Contract LRS is in need of a Business Analyst for a contract opportunity with our client in St. Paul Minnesota. If you’re that person, submit your resume now! Responsibilities: The Business Analyst will assist the Senior Project Manager on the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) project. The scope of the project is to develop the requirements and strategy to acquire and implement a comprehensive Council wide Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution. The solution will provide a fully integrated technology platform able to support full asset lifecycle management and align with organizational policy and process improvements to drive a more consistent, efficient, effective and strategically focused asset management capacity. This will be done within the framework of the Business Process Systems Integration (BPSI) program and consider the linkages and interactions with the other systems and processes being developed by the program. This Business Analyst will meet regularly with project team members, vendors, and/or stakeholders to analyze, map and document current state of technology systems and business processes. Assist with technology strategic roadmap planning ensuring alignment with business capabilities and technology needs. Identify and develop asset performance measures, key performance indicators, quality assurance metrics, and improvement measures across multi-functional teams. Assist in developing and providing operational and regulatory report capabilities (flow charts, statistical trend analysis, dashboard) relating to asset management. Perform functional requirement gathering activities for projects and initiatives, developing standardized use cases that can be utilized by implementation teams ensuring regulatory compliance. Consult and coordinate with managers, supervisors, and other departments on business requirements and opportunities to improve asset management business practices. Qualifications: Proven investigative and analytical skills – in order to access and yield finding from various sources of information Ability to illicit, drive and facility Joint Application development (JAD) sessions Ability to help drive and/or facility the development of strategic project activities, and artifacts such as: Unified Modeling Language (UML) Diagraming, Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Specifications Documentation (FSD), Use Case, Business Case, Feasibility Studies, Gap Analysis, etc., Must understand the Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and be able to work in a waterfall and/or Agile environment Must understand requirement traceability matrix and be able to create and maintain test cases Must be able to build consensus across groups on future state workflows and business processes. Must have data work and/or migration experience to include understanding of ROT (Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial data) cleansing, Flat File data review, dataset identification and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) work Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Aug 07, 2024

Power BI Embedded Developer (26438)

Remote Remote | Contract Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced Power BI Embedded Developer for a client in Central Illinois. This is a 3-4 month contract opportunity for the right person that could possible be extended. If you’re that person and if you have the Embedded Power BI expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work! Responsibilities: Design, develop & train Power BI Embedded dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide insightful and actionable information. Collaborate with stakeholders, including business users, analysts, and management, to gather requirements and understand business needs for data analysis and reporting. Work closely with the IT team to integrate data from various sources into the Power BI environment, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Optimize and enhance existing Power BI dashboards and reports to improve usability, performance, and data visualization techniques. Provide technical expertise and support to other team members, including training and assistance with Power BI Embedded functionalities and best practices. Perform data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within Power BI Embedded reports and dashboards. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Power BI Embedded API and related technologies to continuously improve our reporting capabilities. Conduct testing and troubleshooting of Power BI solutions to identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Power BI Embedded Developer. Must have experience embedding reports of a Power BI workspace within a web page or custom application and creating reports and analyzing datasets through applications, portals or websites Strong proficiency in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations. Proficient in SQL for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Jul 18, 2024

ServiceNow Administrator (26403)

Springfield IL | Contract LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS is seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow System Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advanced administration, design, build, and customization of ServiceNow applications and services. This role involves working across applications to deliver new functionality, innovative solutions, and support the entire development lifecycle. Someone with a strong software development background, enhanced by ServiceNow System Administration, scripting, and application creation, is essential. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, and applies the correct level of urgency to technical solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can work independently, and apply the correct level of urgency to technical solutions, we want to hear from you! Primary Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Governance: Lead the team in implementing good technical practices, policies, and procedures. Identify opportunities to combine similar solution needs. Provide leadership and participate in implementing new requirements on the ServiceNow platform. Contribute to governance processes. Stay current on ServiceNow products and applicable integrated technologies. ServiceNow Administration: Provide day-to-day administration of ServiceNow following defined ITSM processes. Perform routine maintenance, including performance monitoring and error identification/remediation. Manage Update Set creation and migration. Identify problems, research solutions, and reconfigure or recode systems to improve functionality. Develop and modify ServiceNow workflows, forms, lists, business rules, UI components, web services, tables, menus, Client Scripts, UI Scripts, ACLs, UI Pages, and Scripted REST APIs. Configure the ServiceNow platform, including creating and maintaining workflows. Build service requests from customer requirements, including requests, request items, and tasks using workflows to manage data flows from the customer to the support teams providing the service. Integration & Automation: Support integrations and process automation to improve service delivery. Work with the Service Integration Specialist to conduct product demonstrations and training. Assist in creating requirement definitions and technical specifications documentation. Load, manipulate, and maintain data between ServiceNow and other systems. Reporting & Monitoring: Configure and deliver reporting and dashboards to meet requirements from teams and management. Analyze and fully understand user requirements and current procedures to improve system capabilities, automate process workflows, and address scheduling limitations throughout the development and delivery of the ServiceNow roadmap. Thorough understanding of ITIL/ITSM processes. Monitor health, usage, and overall compliance of the application. Design & Implementation: Manage the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of ServiceNow applications and services. Implement and enhance ServiceNow platform and modules per business requirements. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a ServiceNow Administrator. Proficiency in ServiceNow development, including scripting, workflows, forms, lists, business rules, UI components, web services, tables, menus, Client Scripts, UI Scripts, ACLs, UI Pages, and Scripted REST APIs. Strong understanding of ITIL/ITSM processes. Experience with performance monitoring and error remediation in ServiceNow. Proven ability to manage Update Set creation and migration. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on reconfiguring or recoding systems to improve functionality. Experience with integration and process automation to improve service delivery. Ability to analyze user requirements and improve system capabilities. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a team and implement good technical practices, policies, and procedures. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and apply the correct level of urgency to technical solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.
Added Jun 12, 2024

Systems Analyst/Developer (26357)

Remote Remote | Contract We are seeking a versatile Systems Analyst/Developer with a solid understanding of programming languages and strong analytical skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing business processes, troubleshooting software, and collaborating with developers to meet client requirements. Key Responsibilities: Analyze business processes and client requirements, documenting and working with developers to fulfill these requirements. Debug and test application programs to ensure they meet business requirements. Prepare test plans and effort estimates for new requirements. Analyze and resolve bugs in existing systems. Submit requested status reports regularly. Required Skills and Experience: Over 3+ years of IT experience in analysis, design, debugging, and testing of various applications. Strong knowledge of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from analysis through maintenance. Good structured analytical skills with a focus on debugging techniques, unit testing, and application program testing. Proficient in writing SQL queries and understanding databases, database relations, DSPF's, PRTF's, and IFS. Ability to work on enhancement, maintenance, and production support projects. Familiarity with one or more of the following programming languages: RPG/400, RPGLE, CL/CLLE, AS/400 Query, SQL, FTP, QSH, C, C++, Java, XML, JCL (proficiency not required, but understanding is essential). Programming experience is preferred. Knowledge of the SDLC process. Experience in software troubleshooting. Skills in testing and debugging. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with IBM Mainframe Tools, including SDF, IMS/System, Network Management Console, and Hardware Management Console. Understanding of operating systems: OS/400, Unix, Windows Family. Experience in system design and implementation. Skills in code optimization and documentation. Understanding of client-server architecture. Third-party candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Mar 01, 2024

Firewall Engineer (25106)

Charolotte NC | Contract LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking Firewall Network Engineers for a contract opportunity with a client of ours in Charlotte, NC! This team is responsible for the implementation, and operations, of firewalls across the entire network. Responsibilities: Advanced firewall change request fulfillment and troubleshooting Troubleshooting and response to network firewall incidents and problems Working with our internal customers to gather complex network requirements to be used in creating highly reliable and scalable networking designs Produce design documents such as Visio diagrams, IP spreadsheets, device descriptions and narratives Correlate detected network events to identify potential problems or root causes Assist application and system owners in troubleshooting problematic network dependent applications Participate in projects that involve existing network infrastructure as required Participate in a formal incident rapid response process for high priority incidents Collaborate with the team to insure that an incident's underlying problems are managed and resolved Implement network change in the context of incident resolution, problem management and service requests Be aware of and follow existing network management change procedures Work outside of normal business hours when required (scheduled maintenance, outage response, last minute urgent requests) Assist with network documentation tasks Essential Job Qualifications: 3+ years of progressive experience in networking and network security, including advanced firewalling, VPN's, enterprise routing and switching 3+ years in firewall technologies, preferably Juniper and Palo Alto, but other products like Cisco, Checkpoint can be considered. Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner Advanced level of familiarity in implementing and troubleshooting firewall technologies Expert understanding of popular network communications protocols such as DNS, RPC, HTTP Third-party candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Juniper and/or Palo Alto certifications preferred Experience with Service Now or Cherwell ticketing systems Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.