System of Systems Integration SME

The Tech Academy delivers cost-effective and self-paced online coding boot camps that are tailored for beginners with no prior technical or coding knowledge. Our certification programs thoroughly cover in-demand skills for the tech industry, are endorsed by stellar online reviews and designed to fit around your personal schedule to prepare you for your tech career with a well-rounded tool kit. We have been offering thorough, budget-friendly, flexible, and trusted coding boot camps for over a decade. Founded in 2014, The Tech Academy specializes in certifying students in a wide range of technical specialties, including: AI, coding, cybersecurity, data science, app development, design, web development, and more. After your coding boot camp, our job placement specialists will provide you with career guidance. Our team has successfully placed over 1,000 graduates in technical positions, with most making an average of more than $30/hour in their first job after graduation. Here is an overview of The Tech Academy's certification programs: 1. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING & SELF-PACED TRAINING 2. BEGINNER-FRIENDLY COURSES 3. WELL-ROUNDED & THOROUGH TRAINING 4. AFFORDABLE & BUDGET-FRIENDLY TUITION 5. OVER 1,000 5-STAR REVIEWS ONLINE 6. JOB PLACEMENT TRAINING & ASSISTANCE The Tech Academy’s online certification programs start at $5,980, with multiple tuition financing options available. Start your journey into the technology industry today with one of our award-winning online coding boot camps! Find out more here by contacting us here: https://thetechacademy.us Your dream job in tech is just a Tech Academy boot camp away!

Company Profile At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success. Overview We are seeking an experienced Integration Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing integrations across a large enterprise organization. This requires tactical execution, planning, coordination, and managing the successful delivery of multiple deliverables. This role will collaborate with many cross functional stakeholders and provide analysis and reporting. This position is based in the Stamford, CT area and requires in office/on site support weekly. Candidates should live in the region to commute daily or travel weekly within the Northeast USA region to be on site 3-4 days per week. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this role. This is a long term consulting engagement. Duties & Responsibilities Manage integration activities across several functions on behalf of the PMO or organization. Develop project planning for each workstream, along with weekly/monthly status reporting. Daily, hands-on project management activities throughout the program life cycle for all work streams. Document project deliverables utilizing PMI, PMP methodology. Plan and monitor the progress of complex programs and multiple work streams. Integrate business policies and governance processes into planning and accountability for project roadmaps. Establish risk management, escalation paths, and take corrective measurements to keep projects on track. Build and manage budgets, actuals and forecast for the merger integration program. Schedule, facilitate and lead related project meetings. Create and manage stakeholders’ communication at all levels of the organization. Identify and report program KPIs to assess impact. Coordinate, manage and monitor the workflow of cross-functional teams. Provide and perform quality assurance checks on project artifacts and deliverables. Own overall integrated project plan and support cross-functional resources, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and achievement of business goal. Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Requirements Desired Skills & Experience  Candidates must have proven experience in project management gained through managing large and complex projects. Candidates must have the following: Minimum 5 years strong project/program management experience managing multiple work streams. Consulting experience with integration activities across several functional areas is desired and should include any of the following: operations, product, engineering, finance/acctg or human resources exposure. Industry exposure in telecommunications, broadband or cable industry is required knowledge for this role. Ability to be on site several days per week or travel to be on site in the Northeast. Strong experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet are required. Proven knowledge of project management methodology such as Agile, scrum. Strong leadership, stakeholder, and management skills, including executive presence. Good knowledge of resource allocation procedures. Excellent oral and written communications skills to stakeholders including the ability to influence and negotiate. Ability to think critically and process information quickly, presenting a succinct and insightful format for executives. Strong analytical, documentation and reporting skills are desired.   Education/Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or similar PMP certification is desired MBA is a plus Compensation Sand Cherry Associates based in Denver, CO is required by state law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a long term consulting engagement, with an hourly range of $80-90/hour on 1099 or adjusted commensurate salary on W2. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.   Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

Charles River C# Developer Needed at a Leading NYC Hedge Fund Location: NY, NY (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Compensation: TBD, This is a contract position. You will sign a consulting agreement and be paid a per diem rate. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Mazuma Software is a small technology consulting firm specializing in systems development for the hedge fund industry. WE NEED YOU: We are seeking a Charles River CRIMS C# Developer to design, develop, and maintain the services and APIs that support a complex, data-driven web application for the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have experience building high-performance, scalable applications using ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure cloud services. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, business stakeholders, and data teams to ensure seamless integration between the backend and the user interface. You will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on backend architecture and API development while working on cutting-edge technology for a financial institution handling critical market data. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using ASP.NET Core to support frontend functionality. • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architecture. • Work closely with frontend developers to ensure smooth API integration. • Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, including stored procedures, indexing, and query tuning. • Implement data access layers using Entity Framework Core or other ORM frameworks. • Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into backend modules and services. • Design and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, OpenID Connect, or Azure AD. • Implement event-driven architecture with message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or NServiceBus). • Ensure data consistency and integrity across different modules and databases. • Optimize application performance and scalability to handle large volumes of financial data. • Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability of the codebase. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development best practices. • Deploy and manage applications in Azure cloud environments using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL. • Monitor and troubleshoot backend performance issues, logging, and error handling. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Experience with Charles River CRD platform • 8+ years of experience in development using C# and ASP.NET Core/Angular. • Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices. • Experience with SQL Server and proficiency in writing efficient queries, stored procedures, and optimizing database performance. • Knowledge of Entity Framework Core or other ORM frameworks. • Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Service Bus. • Experience with authentication and security standards such as OAuth2, JWT, and OpenID Connect. • Experience in event-driven architectures and working with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Kafka. • Understanding of scalability, performance tuning, and caching mechanisms (Redis, Azure Cache for Redis, etc.). • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. DESIRED SKILLS: • Experience with STP trading platforms like CRIMS (Charles River) or BlackRock Aladdin

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

The Tech Academy delivers cost-effective and self-paced online coding boot camps that are tailored for beginners with no prior technical or coding knowledge. Our certification programs thoroughly cover in-demand skills for the tech industry, are endorsed by stellar online reviews and designed to fit around your personal schedule to prepare you for your tech career with a well-rounded tool kit. We have been offering thorough, budget-friendly, flexible, and trusted coding boot camps for over a decade. Founded in 2014, The Tech Academy specializes in certifying students in a wide range of technical specialties, including: AI, coding, cybersecurity, data science, app development, design, web development, and more. After your coding boot camp, our job placement specialists will provide you with career guidance. Our team has successfully placed over 1,000 graduates in technical positions, with most making an average of more than $30/hour in their first job after graduation. Here is an overview of The Tech Academy's certification programs: 1. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING & SELF-PACED TRAINING 2. BEGINNER-FRIENDLY COURSES 3. WELL-ROUNDED & THOROUGH TRAINING 4. AFFORDABLE & BUDGET-FRIENDLY TUITION 5. OVER 1,000 5-STAR REVIEWS ONLINE 6. JOB PLACEMENT TRAINING & ASSISTANCE The Tech Academy’s online certification programs start at $5,980, with multiple tuition financing options available. Start your journey into the technology industry today with one of our award-winning online coding boot camps! Find out more here by contacting us here: https://thetechacademy.us Your dream job in tech is just a Tech Academy boot camp away!

Company Profile      At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.       Overview   We are looking for an experienced Product Manager. This role is responsible for leading project lifecycle and product development and deployment initiatives for an IP Video product for an enterprise organization. This involves product planning, drafting and refining product requirements, competitive research and analysis, and all product operations through deployment. This position is hybrid and qualified candidate will work on-site in either Philadelphia PA, or Denver, CO a few days a week and other days remote. Candidates must live in either the Philadelphia metro area or the Denver metro area and be willing to go on-site each week some days.     Duties & Responsibilities  Manage products and services utilizing product and/or project management principles, strategy and execution  Understand the current GTM approach and how to engage with stakeholders as necessary for product release solutions  Proven ability to work in large, enterprise organization and communicate effectively with stakeholders  Manage key documentation deliverables such as inputs, outputs, GTM materials   Enhance product management tools, documentation, and reporting  Create and maintain product related information and communication  Create and maintain process workflow documentation to support business needs  Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance  Direct cross functional teams, such as engineering or development, regarding product requirements  Act instrumentally in connecting Agile and non Agile teams to support product efforts   Requirements Desired Skills and Experience  Minimum 7 years direct product planning, product operations and product management experience  Experience in telecommunications/broadband, data service networks, or contact center environments preferred  Experience working with IP video is required Experience in an Agile or Scaled Agile environment is necessary  Experience with project or program management is necessary Knowledge and understanding of products in a technical capacity, understanding their requirements and related business needs  Experience aligning multiple business groups in a cross-functional, matrixed environment  Ability to drive and lead stakeholder meetings and manage deliverables from development and engineering  Excellent communication skills, utilizing a formal system for communications, reporting intake status, and collaborating with other internal groups  Ability to ramp up on new projects quickly and work autonomously, while actively keeping project team and client informed of milestones and potential issues    Qualifications/Technical Skill Requirements  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite products, especially Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and executing slide presentations  Experience with MS Project and JIRA are helpful  Experience with broadband technology product solutions/offerings is preferred  Familiarity working with cross functional teams- IT, product development, engineering, and marketing is necessary  Experience managing numerous product lines and providing updates and insights to stakeholders at a variety of levels in a large enterprise organization    Education/Certifications  Bachelor’s degree in Business or other quantitative field  PMP certification is helpful or project management methodology courses  Consulting background is helpful but not required  Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a 6 - 12 month engagement with an annualized salary of $120,000 - $150,000. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.