Scottrade Seeks to Fill 50 Open IT Positions with Information Technology Career Fair.
Online investment firm to hire 200 to 250 IT professionals in 2009; Scottrade one of the best companies to work for in IT in the U.S., according to Computerworld
ST. LOUIS -- Scottrade, a leading branch-supported online investment firm, is holding an Information Technology Career Fair on Friday, Jan. 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the St. Louis Doubletree Hotel at Westport. Scottrade recruiters and IT hiring managers will be on hand at the fair to provide information and answer questions about the company and its 50 current IT job openings.
Scottrade is boosting its recruiting efforts to support the firm's growing need for experienced mid- and senior-level IT professionals. While the firm has 50 openings currently, it plans to hire between 200 and 250 IT professionals in 2009.
"Scottrade currently has many opportunities for experienced IT job candidates," said Scottrade Chief Information Officer Ian Patterson. "As we continue to add branch offices and grow our business, our IT department is critical. The range of projects we work on and the advanced technology that we work with make working at Scottrade a great career choice."
Scottrade's Informational Technology department has openings for positions in departments ranging from Server Administration, Critical Facilities, Development, Enterprise Applications, Networking/Telecommunications, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Security, and Support.
Over the past year, Scottrade has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including being ranked as the 16th Best Place to Work in IT by Computerworld, and being named to the InformationWeek 500 list of the most innovative companies in the country for the second consecutive year. FORTUNE magazine also recognized Scottrade as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America.
To learn more about employment opportunities with Scottrade, visit www.scottrade.jobs. For more information about the IT Career Fair, call Caroline Dybala (314) 965-1555 ext. 1051. The St. Louis Doubletree Hotel at Westport is located near Interstate 270 and Page Avenue at 1973 Craigshire Ave.
About Scottrade
As a leading online investment firm, Scottrade offers a full line of investment products, online trading services and market research tools to help investors take control of their financial future. Scottrade provides customers the convenience of buying many stocks online at just $7 per trade and the support of the largest branch network among online investment firms, with more than 375 nationwide branch offices. Named Highest in Investor Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates, Scottrade is dedicated to exceptional customer service and unprecedented value. Scottrade is also one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America. For more information, visit www.scottrade.com.
