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Committee for Children is on a mission to ensure that children everywhere can thrive. Since 1979, we've championed the cause of educating the whole child through advocacy, leadership in the field, and programs in social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety.

In our pursuit of positively transforming the social-emotional well-being of 100 million children annually by 2028, Committee for Children is looking for an experienced Director, Software Engineering to join our Seattle based team (majority of staff is currently working remotely throughout Washington state due to Covid-19). 

As the Director of Software Engineering you will guide the engineering practice and architectural direction of Committee for Children's digital content creation and delivery systems. In this role you are a proactive and proven technology leader who designs elegant architectures and leads teams from inception through delivery. You will communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently within a fast-paced environment, taking an organized and methodical approach to your work and encouraging the same within your team. You will serve as the senior technologist and principal mentor helping develop other engineers of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. Through your leadership style you set ambitious goals for your team and work diligently to produce results all while being engaged and responsive. 

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Set technology direction by applying in-depth technical know-how to business goals
• Mentor and coach a team of software professionals through ongoing development
• Establish architectural patterns for multiple, cross-dependent Scrum teams
• Partner closely with the product management team to pragmatically translate business requirements into elegant software
• Direct implementation practices that produce a well-defined server architecture with well-formed API boundaries and contract to enable team velocity
• Communicate the technology vision with the development team and ensure quality execution by clearly defining and getting buy-in for the pathway to success
• Analyze and improve software quality, service scalability, production stability, and application security
• Periodically review code and direct systematic enhancements
• Stays current on emerging software technologies and solutions
• Help foster tangible development of culturally relevant products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience; Master's degree in related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience working in cloud-based, highly distributed environments
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience with proven experience hiring, motivating, coaching, and retaining a midsize engineering team 
• Demonstrated ability with multiple organizations to produce social market-leading products on time and with quality
• Able to learn new technologies and tools rapidly
• Able to clearly document solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time pressure
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including periods of high volume
• Able and willing to travel on occasion (less than 10 percent of position)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytic, and diagnostic skills
• Highly communicative and collaborative with strategy and implementation
• Experience developing highly scalable and composable RESTful APIs between internal and external service layers using industry standards
• Experience in the digital content-management and -distribution domains, including ePub3, HTML5, CDNs, encryption, protection, multi-device delivery, etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of application, data persistence, and orchestration technologies:
  • Familiarity with data persistence concepts, methodologies, and data constructs: relational and object, NoSQL, JSON, deployment topologies, caching layers, etc.
  • Extensive experience in software development lifecycle and DevOps principles
  • Broad exposure to key programming and scripting languages, including JavaScript, Node.js, C#/.NET
  • Advocate for unit, integration, and performance testing best practices
  • Knowledge of web frameworks, including React, Angular, Backbone.js, etc.
  • Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and identity frameworks and protocols, including OAuth, OpenID, WS-Security, WS-Trust, and SAML 2.0

• Expert knowledge of developing solutions within cloud service architectures (Azure experience preferred)
• Champion for application security practices
• Deep exposure to data lifecycle management, especially with PII
• Experience with distributed-system diagnostic methods, monitoring, and instrumentation technologies
• Familiarity with e-learning protocols and standards such as Common Cartridge, LTI, QTI, APIP, CC , SCORM, xAPI, Caliper API , SIF is a plus (but not required)

Organization-wide Essential Functions

• Demonstrate a customer-service focus
• Demonstrate a commitment to Committee for Children values
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing growth and development and a willingness to actively participate in organization-wide learning, including a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance of set work schedule

Working Environment

• This position is in a general office environment (majority of staff is currently working remotely throughout Washington state due to Covid-19) with frequent computer use
• This position may require some flexibility in working hours

About Committee for Children

For more than 40 years, Committee for Children has been helping children learn, grow, and thrive by teaching them how to understand emotions, build meaningful relationships, and resolve conflicts. We believe that if you make a positive impact on enough children through social-emotional learning, then the ripples will help a family, a school, a community, and ultimately, the world. We call it the Empathy Effect, and it's what we've worked toward since 1979. We believe that successfully ensuring the safety and well-being of all children will require the involvement of our greatest thinkers. That's why we bring together diverse opinions and viewpoints—from educators, philanthropists, community activists, scientists and researchers, private-sector executives, and behavioral specialists. Come join the effort. And let's grow kinder together.

We have excellent employee tenure because we take great care of our most valued assets—our employees. This role will offer some amazing opportunities to add value, contribute, and make a difference while enjoying new challenges, a collaborative and diverse team, professional development opportunities, and work/life balance. Committee for Children offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with employer match. We also offer subsidies for commuting, wellness, and staff development.

Committee for Children is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, without regard to race, color, age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, genetics, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, political affiliation, gender identity, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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ETL Developer urgently needed for a contract (possible contract to hire) opportunity with our client in Huntington Beach, CA.

Position is currently working remotely until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Designs and creates data warehouses and all related extractions, transforms / loads of data functions, and tests designs to ensure the system runs smoothly.
• Identifies data sources, constructs data decomposition diagrams, provides data flow diagrams, and documents the entire process.
• Reads, analyzes, and digests what the business wants to accomplish with its data and design the best possible ETL process around those goals, as well as lays out, architects, builds, and tests the supplemental UIs for users to declare new solution metadata.
• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist.
• Move staging information that users load to production areas.
• Architect and build user interfaces that allow users to declare new statistical model metadata and model score metadata.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science / software engineering, information systems, or similar and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must be able to prove technically capable with some of the coding languages commonly used in ETL development, particularly SQL.
• Experience transferring data to new database schemas and assist with data cleansing algorithms. 
• Have extensive experience troubleshooting and solving complex technical problems.
• Also need high-level programming and related technical skills, ingenuity and creativity, logical approach to problem solving, analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.

Aerotek's Exclusive Customer has a need for an Embedded Software Engineering consultant.

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week opportunity, working on a team with other Embedded Software and Firmware Engineers developing software for new products.

You will have the flexibility to work remotely most of the time but will be needed onsite at least a few days per month in Milwaukee.

You will be developing C/C++ software on ARM and STM microcprocessors.

The client has also recently started using LabVIEW for automated software testing so they prefer a candidate with some exposure to LabVIEW.

This position can interview and start working right away. If you have 5+ years of embedded software and firmware development experience, and some exposure/knowledge with LabVIEW, please apply with your resume and a phone interview will be scheduled.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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We have a 2 month contract opportunity for a Cloud Software Engineer. This is a remote position.

Job Description:

We are looking for an outstanding CLOUD professional with strong software engineers skills to help in the development and orchestration of the online CARLA Autonomous Driving challenge.

Required skills:

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

Required skills:

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

Required skills:

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We have a 2 month contract opportunity for a Cloud Software Engineer. This is a remote position.

Job Description:

We are looking for an outstanding CLOUD professional with strong software engineers skills to help in the development and orchestration of the online CARLA Autonomous Driving challenge.

Required skills:

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

Required skills:

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

Required skills:

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

- Experience using Kubernetes

- Experience with AWS and EKS development

- Experience orchestrating complex cloud-bases infrastructure for production

- Outstanding software engineering skills

- Experience using Git and Github workflows

- Knowledge of the AGILE methodology

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

August 24, 2020

Robert Half Technology has partnered with a local client in search of a Cyber Ark Specialist on a contract with a right-to-hire basis. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities /Qualifiers

• Mature automation of processes across the entire CyberArk product suite
• Review existing CyberArk implementation and make recommendations and adjustments based on industry best practices.
• CyberArk administration, configuration, implementations, designs, and troubleshooting
• Maintain CyberArk on a daily basis from a tier 3-4 standpoint
• Resolution of tier 2/3 trouble tickets including password rotations, password malfunctions, account creations, account changes, scheduling.
• Installation of CyberArk vault including multiple CPMs and PVWAs.
• Collaborate to define access control, user entitlements, and user access policy management
• Collaborate to develop and execute overall project plan and timelines for key deliverables
• Lead initiative to establish operational standards for secrets management service
• Cross-train and develop peers on CyberArk suite of products
• Work with development teams on integration with Conjur
• Troubleshooting experience of Vault, CPM, Conjur/AAM and PVWA issues
• Experience in Privileged Account Management with CyberArk PIM Administration
• Experience with the CyberArk Conjur solution
• Advanced experience with script development (PowerShell/Python preferred)
• Good experience in implementation and integration of Cyber-Ark's Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Suite
• Experience with PAM Operational tasks – Defining Access Control, User Entitlements, Manage Applications Credentials, User Access Policy Management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant IT field (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Network Security).
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills
• Able to work with confidential materials and employee information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated excellent technical writing skills and project/program management experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Cyber Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threats, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Information - Network Security, Network Security Monitoring, Security Administration, Security Architecture, Security Assessment, Security Audits, Security Configuration, Security Engineering, Security Monitoring

Robert Half Technology matches IT professionals with some of the best companies on a temporary, project or full-time basis. From roles in software and applications to IT infrastructure and operations, we provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. Our personalized approach, innovative matching technology and global network with local market expertise help you find the technology jobs that match your skills and priorities — fast. By working with us, you have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and training to enhance your skill sets.

From philanthropy to environmental stewardship to employee programs, Robert Half is proud to have an active role in the communities in which we live and work. Our company has appeared on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” list every year since 1998.

VES, LLCis looking to hire afull-time junior level or senior level Software Engineer. Would you like to work on asmall teamof exceptionally smart people todesign and build cutting-edge technology, pushing the envelope of what is possible? Do you want to work for ateam-orientedDoD contractor that is passionate aboutusing technology to protect and make soldiers more effective? If so, please read on!

This Software Engineer position earns ahighly competitive salary, depending on experience. You would also enjoygreat benefits and perks, includinghealth benefits, a 401(k) with match, 10 paid holidays, 15 paid vacation days, tuition reimbursement, casual dress, free snacks and drinks, regular happy hours, ping pong in the office, and flexibility. If this sounds like the right DoD software development opportunity for you, apply today! We will also consider remote work for this decision for the right candidate.

ABOUT VES, LLC

We are a small business headquartered out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD with offices in Baltimore, MD, and APG, MD. Established in 2014, our core competencies are the development of custom government off the Shelf (GOTS) infrastructure solutions, integrating mission command systems, and prototyping emerging technologies for use in the Army tactical architecture. We are a company built entirely of engineers, focused completely on solving the DoD's hardest software systems integration challenges.

Many software government contractors only hire to fill a slot and then release the person with the contract time is up. We truly strive to be more of aclose-knit group, hiring people for their talent and making sure they want to stay for the long haul. We offerhighly competitive pay,generous benefits, and afriendly work culture.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOFTWARE ENGINEER

As a Software Engineer, you are essential to keeping up with our work as we continue to grow. You write and develop code, debug for performance, and maintain and improve existing solutions. With attention to detail, you create technical prototypes for emerging technologies. As part of the maintenance and improvement of existing software, you proactively recommend improvements as appropriate.

You think critically and contribute to designing novel solutions to complex problems. Though you have an analytical mind and often work independently, your good interpersonal and communication skills are also essential to your success--as you do spend a significant amount of time collaborating with management and colleagues. You enjoy the challenge of solving DoD's hardest systems integration challenges and being part of a close team.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
• At least one year of experience for junior levelOR5 years of experience for senior level
• Knowledge of C++/C and Linux
• Experience developing unit tests and useful code documentation
• Solid problem-solving and debugging ability including comfort using a debugger
• Solid understanding of object-orientation, data structures, advanced algorithms, complexity, automata, operating system fundamentals, computer architecture, systems analysis, and system design
• Working knowledge of at least two compiled languages and two scripting languages
• Familiarity with professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including requirements elicitation, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, agile development, build processes, testing, and operations
• Ability to write code and documentation that is maintainable for years down the line but easily adaptable to changing requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Familiarity with military messaging and symbology standards such as VMF, CoT, DDS, and 2525 would be helpful but not necessarily required. Can you work independently as well as in a collaborative environment? Are you passionate about learning new technologies, tools, and platforms? Can you take strategic guidance and execute it in a self-motivated manner? Do you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal? If so, you might just be perfect for this software development position!

VES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.