Software Engineer

by Irma Moore | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

Location: Richland, Washington

Job Title: Software Engineer I

Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time

Travel Required: No

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company’s focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.

POSITION PURPOSE:

North Wind Solutions Information Management and the North Wind Enterprise Application Services at the Hanford Site in Richland WA develop and maintain hundreds of custom and commercial-off-the-shelf software applications, as well as provide architecture, infrastructure, and security to our client’s information management environments. Throughout the North Wind Solutions enterprise, a major modernization effort towards a more effective Software Development Lifecycle and agile methodology is occurring. In this phase of the transformation, the organization must maintain current software development processes while implementing new, agile processes alongside them and ensuring a safe and secure computing environment. Join our IT professionals in providing best-in-class software solutions dedicated to a mission of saving the environment. At North Wind we are looking for people with drive, innovative minds, and technical talents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Software Engineer position will be part of a strong team providing software engineering support to design, develop, operate and maintain software programs across multiple platforms, technologies and business units within North Wind. Software engineering support also includes the assessment, maintenance, documentation, modernization, testing, and implementation functions. Responsibilities will include the production of new systems and web applications, as well as support of legacy systems. This software engineer position will support clients with IT management of various applications including but not limited to .NET, ColdFusion, and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS). Specific duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain .NET systems.
• Develop and maintain ColdFusion systems.
• Develop technical documentation.
• Analyze and monitor existing systems to provide recommendations for improvement.
• Design Oracle and SQL databases and work closely with database administrators to implement them into production environments.
• Understand and follow modern agile Software Development Lifecycle processes & procedures.
• Work with and follow best practices in a DevSecOps environment, in close collaboration with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity colleagues.
• Work closely with customers, project managers, and other developers to understand the users’ needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Design and develop test cases.
• Troubleshoot software production issues.
• Assist with requirements gathering projects on enterprise-wide solutions.
• Assist with work scope estimates.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements.
• The software engineer will work with other project software engineers, interface with project managers, and meet with customer subject matter experts as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science/IT/related field AND a minimum of 8 years’ equivalent experience in computer application development OR a combination of education and work experience (2 years of work experience is considered equivalent to 1 year of formal education).
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in a multi-platform environment including, but not limited to application development or database development.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience with Oracle and SQL Server database infrastructure
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with AzureDevOps, Jira or similar tool set working in a DevSecOps and Agile framework.
• Experience developing in Cold Fusion and .NET environments.
• Experience with Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), developing following UI/UX principles, and responsive design (Angular, Bootstrap, or similar technologies).

Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic vision to help define and implement creative and cost-effective solutions across the enterprise.
• Proven strong organizational skills, as well as working under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration that is grounded in your capacity for empathy.
• Passionate about clear communication and equally comfortable with written and verbal communication mediums.
• Vision and mindset to identify, handle, and resolve problems quickly before they become recurring issues.
• A lifelong learner who displays adaptability in the face of changing circumstances.
• Honed a sense of professionalism and analytical skill around office procedures and equipment such as telephone communications, business processes, and record-keeping.
• Ability to navigate problems and work independently, with some general supervision.
• Familiar with software quality assurance and software testing principles.
• Ability to work in a multi-task, multi-project development environment often working under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
• Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong customer relationship skills.

Special Requirements:

• Occasional Off Hours and Weekend support may be required to support outages, implementations, updates or upgrades.
• Must pass pre-employment background check. May be required to pass an elevated privilege background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years’ recent experience developing in ColdFusion.
• 8 years’ recent experience developing in .NET.
• 6 years’ experience with backend SQL Server and Oracle Server.
• Familiarity with Hanford Site or other DOE complex site/government agencies systems, infrastructure and/or processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be sitting for long periods of time in an office environment, but will also be required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor office environment.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Social Ghostwriter

by Irma Moore | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

Objectives of This Role

• Craft three long-form social media posts per week tailored to the client’s voice, primarily for LinkedIn and X.
• Experiment with other content formats like LinkedIn articles, blogs, and newsletters.
• Collaborate with the Demand Generation Specialist to integrate content ideas, detailed briefs, and performance data into content creation.
• Ensure all content aligns with current trends in growth marketing, business, and economics and reflects the client’s overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Write three social media posts per week, ensuring alignment with the client’s voice and industry trends.
• Explore opportunities to contribute to LinkedIn articles, blogs, and newsletters.
• Collaborate closely with the client’s team to maintain content quality and consistent tone.
• Monitor and integrate trends in growth marketing, business, and DTC strategies into the content.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in ghostwriting for CEOs or thought leaders, with a portfolio demonstrating strong tone-matching abilities.
• Expertise in emulating tone and language specific to business, economics, marketing, and e-commerce sectors.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to integrate feedback effectively.
• Proactive, self-driven, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to craft compelling “hooks” that capture the reader’s attention in one sentence.
• Strong understanding of current industry trends to keep content relevant and engaging.
• Flexibility to work in the East Coast time zone and communicate outside traditional hours if needed.

Commitment and Duration

This position is 10 hours per week, with a six-month contract and potential for extension based on performance.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading performance marketing agency specializing in DTC growth strategies. The agency’s owner is a renowned thought leader who leverages social media, a newsletter, and a podcast to drive business success.

Senior Researcher, Military Health & Wellbeing Research

by Irma Moore | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

WHO WE ARE: At Fors Marsh, we take on issues that matter. We are a team of researchers, advisors, and communicators working together to shape the systems that shape our lives. We look at human behavior from all angles to design targeted solutions that influence decision-making and move people to action. We are committed to the problem, not just the project, and we are intentional about taking on work and forming partnerships that balance purpose, people, planet, and profit. We are a certified B Corporation, a Just employer, and a 2019-2024 Top Workplace. We hold ourselves accountable to the values that have always defined us. And those values drive us to be the best possible versions of ourselves-for each other, our communities, our clients, and the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Fors Marsh is seeking an intelligent and motivated Senior Researcher with a background in quantitative social science. This individual’s primary responsibility would be to support a portfolio of social science research projects for our Military Health and Wellbeing Research team. This individual would work in a researcher role, providing expertise to improve service members’ well-being and inform policies and organizational decision making. This job is best for someone who enjoys applying innovative methods to solve challenging analytic problems, has experience gleaning insights from large data sets, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include:

Project Management and Coordination

• Lead the development, implementation, and analysis of research projects examining topics related to service member well-being, such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, ethnic/racial discrimination, and suicide ideation/attempt in the military.
• Manage projects by coordinating with internal resources, ensuring quality control, and maintaining effective communication with team members.
• Plan and assign tasks to team members and monitor their progress to ensure timely completion.

Team Orientation, Supervision, and Development

• Work with a mixed team of data and social scientists to operationalize personnel-related metrics and explore, aggregate, and analyze large, complex quantitative data sets through a variety of techniques.
• Mentor team members to enhance their research, analysis, and project management skills.

Client and Stakeholder Interaction and Communication

• Directly interface with clients to understand their needs, manage their expectations, and communicate the most pertinent results to them in a way that is useful and easy to understand.
• Communicate with individuals at various government agencies and policy offices to understand their informational needs and gain access to data sources.
• Oversee and/or assist in preparing research reports/briefs for the analyst and non-analyst audiences, written proposals, and other internal or external communications summarizing research methods, findings, and implications.

Analytical and Technical Skills

• Oversee the production of literature reviews spanning across disciplines and synthesize information.
• Able to lead/support all phases of the social science analytics process, including the design, analysis, and interpretation of survey research, integrated datasets (e.g., survey data integrated with administrative data), and other studies.
• Resolves problems that require general knowledge of analytic methodologies and principles, as well as the ability to learn new techniques quickly.
• Applied experience with multivariate modeling, multi-level modeling, dimension reduction, and predictive analytics preferred.
• Provide quality assurance by ensuring the quality of work meets the required standards and project specifications.
• Experience working with large data sets preferred.
• Experience in R required

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in social science (e.g., sociology, political science, psychology) or related field.
• PhD with 2-4 years industry experience, Master’s degree with 4+ years of applicable industry experience
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to describe technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Experience working with diverse data sources, including survey, personnel, and administrative data.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research
• Knowledge and experience of quantitative methodologies such as regression, factor analysis, survival analysis
• Experience working in R/R Studio
• Experience with Python preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and consent to a full background check due to our federal contract requirements.
• Applicants may be subject to a low-level government security investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to sensitive information.

We Offer:

Our benefits typically meet or exceed our competitors’ packages. Ways we are unique?

• Ability to make an impact on people’s lives, both internal and external to the organization.
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability coverage all covered at 100% for employee coverage.
• Remote work.
• Our company culture, which values balance and allows each employee to take leave as they require it to balance the responsibilities of both their work and home lives without worrying about depleting their available leave hours.
• We provide a floating holiday bank so you can celebrate the days you value.
• Generous matching retirement contributions and no vesting period starting the third month of employment.
• Dedicated training and development budgets to expand your expertise and grow your skillset.
• You can volunteer your way with paid time off.
• You can participate in Fors Marsh staff-led affinity groups.
• Our employees receive product and service discounts through the certified B Corp network.

Salary: $93,000-$96,500

Location: Remote, United States Residents only

FM Career Map: Senior Researcher I

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

Computer Support Technician

by Irma Moore | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

About The Opportunity

Netrix Global, award-winning provider of cybersecurity and end-to-end IT services, seeks a Computer Support Technician to provide timely and accurate technical support to internal employees and client employees; answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or from remote location. Provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware/software and related systems and services, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

How You Will Make An Impact 

• Service Delivery
  • Monitor and respond to assigned incident management queues promptly and document all research, troubleshooting and resolutions accurately.
  • Research, troubleshoot and resolve incidents in a timely manner and according to Netrix and client specific policies and standards.
  • Provide accurate and creative solutions to user problems of a complex nature to ensure users are quickly restored to productivity.
  • Perform daily follow up on all assigned open incidents.
  • May Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
  • Train users in the proper user of hardware and software
  • Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware, software and systems in order to provide technically accurate solutions to users.
  • Provide AV and/or Conference Room Support as needed per the client. (Training will be provided)
• Process Improvement
  • Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of ITIL Incident and Change Management functions.
  • Develop, document and communicate procedures to resolve user problems.
  • Participate in internal and client projects as required.
  • Recommend new processes/procedures or changes to existing ones to enhance the quality of service delivered to internal and client users.
• Communication
  • Identify, research, and resolve the root cause of incidents to ensure they do not recur and to resolve before other users are affected.
  • Monitor Netrix corporate email and any client email regularly to maintain current knowledge of operations.
  • Attend staff and client meetings as required.
• Physical Work Environment
  • Will work primarily at client site in solo capacity reporting to manager remotely; client site is in Audubon, PA 19403.
• Miscellaneous
  • Participate in mandatory on-call rotation as required.
  • Follow all applicable Incident and Change Management processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the solutions delivered.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hardware support & maintenance
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems
• Able to identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and independent
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
• Must maintain current technical understanding of technology within discipline.
• This position might require a Biometric Background Check based on customer need.

Interaction – Daily interaction with client management and employees.

Impact – Computer Support Technician interacts with customers on a regular basis and needs to maintain a positive and professional attitude always.

About Us   

At Netrix Global our values are the philosophies and principles that live by. They support our vision, help us achieve our goals and commit us to a common purpose.

We Own Outcomes, Win Together, Make An Impact, Enjoy The Journey, and Respect All!     

Netrix Global is a mission-driven organization with the goal of providing the people, processes, and technology needed to run and scale modern, data-driven businesses that are always on and always secure. Our breadth of capabilities allows us to provide holistic offerings that solve even today’s most complex business challenges, delivering to you an integrated, optimized, and future-proof solution.    

We work with clients of all sizes and specialize in solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, government, education, financial services, and legal industries. Netrix is consistently ranked in the CRN VAR500, detailing the country’s top system integrators.   

At Netrix, we’re driven to solve business problems with innovative technology solutions. We focus on end-users and are committed to client satisfaction.   

What You Can Expect From Us

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive group benefits to meet the needs of you and your family, flexibility, and time off when you need it, and a casual work environment. The role can be remote/home office, with some travel required.

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. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need reasonable accommodations, please let us know by contacting NetrixHR@Netrixglobal.

To learn more about Netrix Global please go to www.netrixglobal.com

Web Publisher, Credit Cards | Bankrate

by Irma Moore | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Red Ventures is looking for a Web Publisher who will be responsible for uploading editorial and SEO content to our portfolio of financial services websites. The web publisher will need to translate content into coded HTML, edit and format content, execute a monthly cross-functional team-wide project to market Bankrate products and perform site maintenance tasks to enhance performance and user experience. The web publisher will also be responsible for assisting and brainstorming content strategy initiatives on Bankrate.com. 

The web publisher will collaborate with both technical and creative teams including editorial, compliance, developers, and SEO in order to develop and publish quality, engaging content and improve our sites’ strategy.  The right candidate will also be able to stay up to date on industry topics and trends.

We’re looking for someone who is process-oriented and has a close attention to detail. You have strong written communication skills, and feel comfortable communicating with colleagues at different levels. Your strong interpersonal skills are backed by a comfort with website technologies (content management systems and HTML) and workflow tools like Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Asana/Jira. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Upload, update, and maintain web pages to be timely and error-free
• Add formatting, headlines, and hyperlinks to finished content using multiple content management system (CMS) tools and HTML 
• Find and update broken links, outdated images, formatting errors utilizing crawl tools
• Workflow maintenance: monitor and update workflow tools (Asana, Google sheets, Jira) daily to ensure that assignments are flowing through the steps properly. Assess and mitigate any blockers.
• Work closely day to day with project managers and collaborate with teammates to prioritize daily tasks and projects to ensure high-quality, on-deadline content deliverables to all stakeholders.
• Take ownership of multiple monthly processes and side projects: communicating with cross-functional teams to meet task requirements on tight deadlines.
• Develop a full understanding of our custom WordPress-based CMS, building templated individual articles and facilitating the enhancement of complex programs and pages. 
• Work with custom HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Understand how various administrative panels work and how to implement changes to our content using them
• Work closely with SEO and marketing analysts to develop strategy

What We’re Looking For:

• Advanced knowledge of semantic HTML (hyperlinks, paragraph formatting, tables, and lists)
• Some familiarity with WordPress, Storyblok or other CMS systems
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities while keeping up with fast-paced content production processes
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while working independently to manage multiple publishing projects
• Ability to collaborate with editors, compliance, designers, project managers, and web development teams
• A strong sense of how to organize and visualize information
• Basic copyediting/writing experience
• Microsoft Office/Google Suite proficiency (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Content and/or design background is helpful for role
• Potential interest in editorial, technical, or project management

Compensation

• USA Compensation Range: $55,000 – $80,000*
• New York City Compensation Range: $55,000 – $96,000* 
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

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