Information Technology Jobs in River Forest, IL

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• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or engineering
  
• 5+ years of work experience in in Workday, Integrations and API integration
  

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• Hands on work experience with Workday
  
• Experience with Workday Projects (preferably implementation experience)
  
• Able to write XSLT scripting both XSLT2.0/XSLT 3.0
  
• Hands on experience on Workday Studio
  
• Hands on experience in API integration either SOAP or Rest
  
• Hands on experience on PECI/WECI/PICOF and Core Connectors
  
• Understanding of Payroll data and Experience on US payroll and Global Payroll
  
• Ability to resolve issues/troubleshoot application in a high-pressure & time critical environment
  
• Experience using ITSM Service now tool
  
• Self-motivated to initiate actions and be responsible for consequent decisions.
  
• Good programming and debugging skills.
  
• Strong analytical, design thinking and problem solving skills.
  
• Strong written/verbal communications skills.
  
• Good team player and interpersonal skills.
  

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• Hands on experience on ADO ( Azure Devops) .
  
• Exposure to Agile practices ( Scrum /Kanban) .
  
• Understanding of ITIL Process guidelines, with specific focus on Service Operations and Incident Management.
  
• Functional Knowledge of HR in finance business.
  
• ServiceNow Development
  

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• Resolve incidents/failures and ensure closure within the SLAs
  
• Development of New Integrations within HR Workstream
  
• Collaborate with business partners on new and ongoing Workday Projects
  
• Efficiently Debug issues in case of Production Failure
  
• Participate in root cause analysis and provide solution/work around for HR cases
  
• Debug issues , incidents and provide solutions for the same through hands on development
  
• Proactively identify & implement opportunities to increase efficiency through automation & process efficiencies
  
• Participate in engineering efforts for ETL solutions i.e. system design , build, deployment, best practices and testing
  
• Create well documented change requests and follow up for approvals
  
• Communicate with global stakeholders, other IT teams, and business areas
  
• Provide Level 3 Support during the time of Production Failures
  
• Should be flexible for upskilling in different skill sets
  
• Work with upstream and downstream application teams for any risks or potential issues
  

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• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Snowflake as the core data warehouse platform
  
• Build and optimize data ingestion processes for both batch file-based loads and real-time streaming data from various sources
  
• Implement data transformation logic using Snowflake SQL, stored procedures, and Python integration Collaborate with data architects and analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, ensuring high availability and data quality
  
• Develop and maintain documentation for data processes, data models, and system architecture
  
• Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD practices for data pipeline deployments
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
  
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
  
• Proven track record of delivering production-ready data solutions at scale
  
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
  

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• Snowflake certifications (SnowPro Core or Advanced certifications)
  
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms
  
• Experience with data quality frameworks and monitoring tools
  

Freelance Sales Director Global Technology Staffing & Remote Workforce

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Experience: 8+ Years

People Prime is a global talent solutions company specializing in helping organizations build high-performing technology teams through Remote hiring, Staff augmentation, and Offshore delivery models.

Headquartered in India, People Prime connects companies worldwide with highly skilled technology professionals across emerging and advanced digital domains. We enable organizations to scale faster by providing access to a curated network of experienced engineers, AI specialists, data professionals, and technology consultants who can work remotely or as part of distributed global teams.

People Prime focuses on enabling companies to hire high-quality remote technology talent from India, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology talent markets. Through our strong recruitment ecosystem and technical screening process, we provide organizations with access to professionals across a wide range of digital and enterprise technologies.

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Machine Learning Engineers: Generative AI Engineers: Prompt Engineers: Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialists: Computer Vision Engineers: AI Model Training & Fine-Tuning Experts
2. Data Engineering & Analytics: Data Engineers, Data Architects: Data Scientists: Big Data Specialists, Data Platform Engineers: Analytics & BI Professionals
3. Cloud & DevOps: Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP): DevOps Engineers: Platform Engineers, Kubernetes Specialists: Infrastructure Automation Experts
4. Software Engineering: Full Stack Developers: Backend Engineers: Frontend Engineers: Mobile Application Developers: Microservices & API Developers
5. Enterprise Platforms: SAP Consultants: Salesforce Experts: ServiceNow Professionals: ERP & Digital Transformation Specialists

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new clients seeking technology staffing or remote engineering teams

• Generate opportunities for contract staffing, staff augmentation, and distributed engineering teams

• Develop relationships with technology companies, startups, and enterprise clients

• Present People Prime’s global talent and offshore delivery capabilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of staffing opportunities

• Collaborate with delivery and recruitment teams in India to fulfill client requirements

• Negotiate client contracts, rate cards, and service agreements

• Track hiring trends in AI, data engineering, cloud, and software development

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in IT staffing business development or recruitment sales

• Proven track record of generating staffing opportunities and closing new clients

• Strong network within technology companies, startups, or enterprise organizations

• Experience selling staff augmentation or contract staffing services

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience selling offshore technology talent or remote engineering teams

• Exposure to hiring in AI, data engineering, cloud, or software development domains

• Understanding of distributed workforce and remote hiring models

Success Metrics:

Success in this role will be measured by:

• New client acquisitions

• Remote staffing requirements generated

• Revenue from staffing engagements

• Successful onboarding of consultants

• Client retention and satisfaction

Performance expectation:

Minimum 4 Contract placements per month

Compensation:

USD 1500 Payable on Every AI/ Technology Contractor Successful onboarding ( Minimum 5 Onboards Expected Every Month )

6% of gross margin for the first 6 months of each engagement

Why Join People Prime:

• Sell high-demand global technology talent solutions

• Work with a scalable offshore delivery model with great cost advantage to clients

• High earning potential with strong commission structure

• Exposure to fast-growing sectors such as AI, cloud, and data engineering

• Opportunity to build long-term partnerships with global technology companies.

Director of AI

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Eligible – must be US based)

Salary: $250,000 – 280,000 base + bonus

We’re partnering with a global education technology company undergoing a major transformation from a traditional publisher into a data and AI driven digital learning platform. The organization is investing heavily in AI and advanced data capabilities to deliver personalized learning experiences at global scale.

They are hiring a Director of AI to lead a team of AI researchers and data scientists responsible for developing and deploying advanced machine learning and Generative AI solutions across the enterprise.

The Role:

This is a highly strategic role that combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on architectural oversight. The Director of AI will help define the long-term AI roadmap while working closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to bring production AI systems to life.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow a team of AI researchers and data scientists, providing technical mentorship and career development
• Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap, with a strong focus on Generative AI capabilities
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI and ML systems
• Translate complex technical work into clear insights for both technical and executive stakeholders
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and team resources to ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
• Proven experience leading teams of AI researchers or data scientists
• Deep expertise in machine learning, AI systems, and Generative AI technologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying Generative AI solutions in production environments
• Experience working in large-scale technology or digital product organizations
• Exposure to education technology or learning platforms

This role offers the opportunity to shape the AI strategy for a global platform impacting millions of learners worldwide, while leading a highly technical team working on cutting-edge machine learning systems.

SkillStorm is actively seeking full-time Entry Level Software Developers for one our Fortune 100 clients. An ideal candidate is one with a strong technical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning abilities. This is an on-site position.

You will spend 12 weeks collaborating in team-based settings, undertaking diverse, real-world projects to prepare for seamless integration into our clients' operations. Once training is complete, you will be deployed to our enterprise or government clients, ready to have an immediate impact on day one.

Entry Level Software Developer Requirements:

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• Must possess a Bachelor's degree
  
• Must have 9 months+ of TECHNICAL experience
  
• Must be relocatable to multiple different locations and in office
  
• Ability to earn a government security clearance
  
• Possess a strong understanding of programming principles, data structures, algorithms, databases, and SQL, enabling the development of software solutions.
  
• Experience with software development and programming using Java, C#, or similar object-oriented programming language.
  
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. under SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a logical mindset to tackle complex challenges to develop effective and innovative solutions.
  
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
  

Entry Level Software Developer Responsibilities

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• Develop new applications and modify existing applications using programming languages, platforms, frameworks, and tools used by our clients.
  
• Develop well-structured, readable, and efficient code to solve specific tasks or improve existing applications. Adhere to coding standards and best practices to maintain high-quality software.
  
• Identify, diagnose, and fix bugs in software applications, ensuring that the applications run smoothly and efficiently. Provide technical support and problem resolution related to software issues.
  
• Engage in code review sessions with peers to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and learn from others. Provide constructive feedback and suggest improvements to optimize performance.
  
• Assist in the deployment and testing of applications to production environments, ensuring that they meet performance benchmarks and are compatible with other system components.
  
• Work closely with other departments, such as quality assurance, project management, and product management, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet predefined objectives. Communicate ongoing activities and results to business sponsors, stakeholders, and management.
  

Where SkillStorm stands out:

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• Competitive salary
  
• Enterprise level technology training and certification
  
• Opportunity to work for enterprise companies and government agencies
  
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance with 401K
  
• Continuous mentorship and support
  

About SkillStorm

Founded in 2002, SkillStorm was built on the mission of accelerating careers in high-demand technologies. We design, build, and deploy Stormers from all backgrounds and experience levels in today's in-demand technologies such as AWS, Salesforce, PEGA, ServiceNow, and Appian.

We are committed to hiring and training college graduates and veterans for high-growth technology careers with our enterprise and government clients. Through these dedicated efforts, we are able to build a reliable, exclusive pipeline of high-quality, U.S.-based tech talent with the skills and clearance levels required to support our client's critical technology initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Description

The Global Cloud Engineering Leader will be responsible for the overall technical direction for Cloud hosting and automation tools for the company. This role will lead onshore and offshore cloud build and automation resources who are responsible for having a deep understanding of our business strategy, and the creation of a technical capability that enables and accelerates business goals through rapid deployment and scalability of new features and functionalities.

• Lead team’s Cloud Engineering and DevOps implementations and practices as it relates to Azure Cloud Environments and support, application deployments, site reliability and disaster recovery

• Understanding the responsibility, requirements, and efforts to ensure appropriate and required Cyber methodologies in how work is performed and compliance for all areas of responsibility

• Driving Cyber and Compliance as a culture as well as a functional requirement

• Translate design decisions, architecture designs to code for continuous deployment and repeatability

• Establish enterprise-wide cloud standards and associated documentation (naming, tagging, build etc..)

• Establish Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) culture and principles to track and measure health, uptime, availability and performance

• Oversite of daily run work, and overall reduction of technical debt

• Responsible for redundancy and resiliency of all cloud environments globally

• Ensures Engineering team leverages the latest DevOps and Cloud automation tools such as ARM Templates, PowerShell, Terraform, Python and Azure DevOps

• Strong dedication to high quality and standards for your team’s execution

• Not afraid to jump in with the team to help resolve problems and remove blockers in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with other teams on automation strategy and best practices

• Create and document low-level designs, as built and standards

• Collaborate with Solution architecture, Platform engineering, Cyber and Product teams for delivering requirements as defined

• Work within a project management/agile scrum teams in a leading role as part of a wider team

• Utilizes Agile and DevOps Processes and Principles, Crafts CI/CD pipelines; converting builds to use native Azure build pipelines

• Work with the release management team and engineering teams to enhance skills and practices

• Design and maintain automation processes and ensure that all things that should be automated, are automated responsibly with Security, Governance and compliance validations.

• Work with Leadership to develop effective IT solutions based on business needs, issues and drivers.

• Assist with IT strategies to achieve productivity, stability and resilience.

• Prioritize, plan, scope and manage IT projects.

• Approve/initiate change requests, project proposals and maintain architecture and process documentation

• Ensure team adheres to disaster recovery and compliance testing schedules through the year

• Assist in preparing project budgets and schedules.

• Assist in business reengineering efforts and recommend new technologies to meet business demands.

• Monitor project execution to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Strategy, automation, Cloud, azure automation, azure

Top Skills Details

Strategy,automation,Cloud,azure automation,azure

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Person specification

• Team management skills – ability to drive cross-functional teams to project goals and timelines

• Communication skills – help align stakeholders, define dependencies and plan efficiently and communicate release schedules, progress, blockers

• Mentorship – Ability to guide, train and coach resources involved in the release and deployment lifecycle.

• Data skills - use data to get insights, inform decisions and reach business KPIs and product metrics important to the business

• Technical skills – Extensive in Cloud Engineering and the Microsoft Well Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework with very specific understanding of landing zones and foundational buildout, Automation, Architecture, and Development

• Azure DevOps Tool administration and configuration

• Certification – Scrum Product Owner/Product Manager certificates preferred

• Product skills – 10 yrs Mix of Cloud/Dev and Leadership Experience

Tooling

• Azure Cloud

• Azure DevOps

• WIZ Security Scanning

• SonarQube

• Terraform

• Ansible

• GIT

• Log Analytics

• Netskope

Experience – Essential

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to quickly pivot as needed and lead a team through multiple projects and competing priorities

• Proven track record in on time/on spec project delivery

• Strong relationship skills and cultural awareness, the ability to work well with people from different disciplines and cultures.

• Ability to be agile, respond positively to change and contribute with an innovative and global mindset.

Experience – Desirable

• 10+ years Cloud Engineering/App Development/Leadership experience

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at .

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Field Service Technician Needed

Full Time-$80-100K First Year

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Service Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting advanced CNC Lathes and Machining Centers, providing customer training on operations, and performing both warranty and post-warranty service. You will work independently from your home base, supporting customers throughout your assigned region, which will involve regular overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot CNC machines and accessories
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, software, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Conduct post-installation testing to ensure optimal performance.
• Train customers on machine operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Stay current with new product features and technologies.
• Accurately document all service work, including diagnostics, parts used, and resolutions.
• Travel frequently, including overnight stays, to various customer locations.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as gauges, test indicators, and force meters.

Qualifications:

• A two-year technical degree (mechanical, electrical, or machine tool technology) or equivalent military experience.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Understanding of PLC controls (preferred).
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic circuits and general computer literacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• You will be part of a respected team with extensive industry expertise.
• We offer continuous learning opportunities with access to advanced technologies and tools.

Note: Interview will be In person

Role and Overview of the role:

This is Senior QA engineer role with eight to ten years experience who also has some experience in leading so that it will be helpful for them to coach candidate, lead, take him to the next level. The position requires candidate to have Java as a mandatory requirement. Karate DSL is not a must but it is good to have if they have knowledge of it. API testing is a must. Looking for somebody who has AWS experience who has keenly worked with these AWS services to know how to test backend. They should have some lead experience so that they have worked on creating test plans, test criterias, test strategies. So they can work independently. Candidates work with the team, deliver the projects. Apart from that, this is going to be a hybrid role.

Top Skills:

l Java - Java Coding

l API Testing

l AWS

l 1 to 2 years of lead experience

l Karate is a plus not a mandatory

Education and Experience

l Years of experience: 10+ yrs experience

l Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree

Typical task breakdown:

Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.

• Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites

• Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed

• Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.

• Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate

• Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards

Technical Skills:

(Required)

- Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java, Cucumber, JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks

• At least 8 years of test automation framework design

• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs)

• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data

• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases

• 3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter

• Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties

• End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms

(Desired)

• Hands on experience with Python

• Development experience in AWS Cloud technology

• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired

• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus

• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)

• At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices

• Understanding of a micro service Architecture

• Experience load and performance testing

• Strong documentation skills

Soft Skills:

(Required)

• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment

• Pro-active, flexible and creative

• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.

Sr. IT Executive Search Consultant (full desk Recruiter)

About the job

The Chicago (loop) Judge Group office is looking to add an experienced, competitive, and self-motivated Sr. IT Executive Search Consultant (full desk) to join our dynamic team.

Our Sr. IT (full desk) Recruiters specialize in matching top tech talent with great leaders across all industries. They address the hiring needs and business initiatives of executives across Chicago and the United States. Our successful model, comprehensive training program and customized delivery platform empowers our associates to achieve maximum results, allowing them to focus on building net new relationships and driving sales.

Business Development & Sales Responsibilities:

• Market Research: Conduct thorough research to identify potential prospective clients and contacts to target through a variety of different sales and marketing campaigns.
• New Business Development: Proactively create new business development opportunities through persistent prospecting that includes phone calls, video and in-person meetings, networking events and presentations with key stake holders and hiring managers.
• Client Expansion: Successfully expand and maintain new and existing client base, ensuring consistent pipeline of permanent direct hire job orders and other consulting and staff augmentation opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Build strong trustworthy relationships and maintain those client relationships with honesty, integrity and ethical practices.
• Discovery: Define client needs by documenting their business initiatives, core objectives and pain points through requirements gathering, validation and ongoing communication to help optimize search success.

Candidate Recruiting Responsibilities:

• Head Hunting Capabilities: Identify, engage and recruit top tier talent creating a robust candidate community of active and passive information technology professionals.
• Candidate Assessment: Understand candidates’ key skills, strengths, personality, career aspirations, motivations and areas of improvement. Screening candidates against client requirements to ensure a strong match.
• Market Prospecting: Research targeted technical skill-sets and identify candidates through referral gathering, our internal applicant tracking database, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, job boards, social networking and technical user groups/blogs.
• Emerging Tech: Priority and focus should be to cultivate relationships with candidates who have skills within emerging technologies such as data science, advanced analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud, DevOps, Blockchain, IoT and of course AI.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 3+ years of recruiting agency business development (sales) experience and/or full desk recruiting experience; with a proven track record of success.
• Experience breaking and developing local mid-market and/or national accounts.
• A strong network of qualified client contacts.
• Demonstrated experience with candidate recruitment methodologies.
• Key traits: Energetic, competitive, confident, persistent, commission-oriented/money motivated, strong desire to succeed and grow, hunter.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Information technology industry experience preferred, but not a hard requirement for an energetic agency sales professional, that has the desire and aptitude to learn about the technology space.

What Judge will provide you?:

• The ability to solution sell on a regional/national/international basis - without locking you into a defined territory or service offering.
• A well-formulated career platform with an exceptional opportunity for growth.
• A fast-paced, performance-based organization that publicly and financially rewards its employees for achieving a high level of success.
• Competitive uncapped commissions and bonus opportunities with sizable earning potential; including cell phone reimbursement.
• 50+ years of successful business and streamlined processes based on industry best practices - with a hands-on executive management team dedicated to the overall success of the organization and its employees.
• A superior technology platform and state of the art, custom built Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, giving you the opportunity to work smart, be effective, and stay organized.
• Winning culture with a fun, friendly, and team-oriented environment.

Job title: PhD Quantitative Researcher (Cross-Asset)

Firm: Elite Quantitative Buy-Side Fund – Multidisciplinary team of academic researchers, finance industry experts and STEM subject matter experts.

Salary: Up to $200,000 starting base + exceptional bonus package.

Location: Chicago (Onsite)

This firm is a scientific and data-driven systematic fund who are currently at the forefront of systematic trading.

As a result of their stellar and continued success in the industry, they’re currently aggressively scaling their quantitative strategies business in Chicago. This is an invaluable opportunity to develop and implement systematic strategies alongside genuine experts in the field of quantitative trading.

Additional Information:

• Market leader within computational finance and systematic trading. Arguably one of the best industry performers of the last 3 decades.
• Renowned for developing quantitative strategies in systematic trading across an array of investment strategies and products (Equities, Futures, FI, Macro, Vol).
• Multidisciplinary team of exceptional subject matter STEM experts from finance, academia, and technology.
• Highly collaborative trading environment with data and execution managed centrally.
• Furthermore they're exploring and integrating fundamental/discretionary trading with data-driven quantitative trading.

Role:

• Explore and leverage an array of complex and noisy data (market, tick, options, alt) to identify statistical patterns and unique market opportunities.
• Contribute towards existing and novel strategies by refining methodologies and exchanging research ideas.
• Leverage sophisticated statistical methods to understand and manage risk, profitability and transaction costs in conceptualizing new trading ideas.
• Back-test and implement productionized trading models in a live trading environment.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle research strategy from data ingestion to alpha generation.

Required skills:

• Academic degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, or another highly quantitative discipline.
• Industry-related internship either within computational finance or technology. (Wil consider candidates with internships in other related data-driven fields).
• Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, probability and statistics.
• Experience of dealing with a multitude of noisy data challenges in a data-driven environment.
• Proficient in either C++ or Python.

Desirable skills:

• Experience with translating mathematical models and algorithms into code.
• Proficient in exploring and attaining value from noisy and complex data sets (alt, market, options, tick).

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply direct or email me directly at .