Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed Systems

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.

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 Technical Project Manager for a Denver based Client’s data team. This role will work closely with stakeholders to support reliability analytics across our network. This role will apply non-machine-learning analytical techniques to data, answer defined business questions and transform findings into actionable insights. This Technical PM will collaborate with management to scope problems, pull and analyze data, and deliver clear, compelling presentations to a variety of internal audiences. This is a long-term consulting engagement, and qualified candidates must be able to work in office in Denver, CO. Candidates that live outside of Denver metro area will not be considered for this role. Responsibilities Problem Definition ·       Partner with management to clearly define scope. ·       Apply cable/telecom industry knowledge to understand issues and relevant datasets. ·       Develop analytic approach plans in alignment with business objectives.   Data Acquisition & Preparation ·       Extract data from data warehouses using SQL and prepare analyses in Excel or BI. ·       Leverage reporting tools to create visualizations, tables, and pivot reports. ·       Monitor data quality and proactively identify potential assumptions or issues.   Data Analysis ·       Apply core statistical and analytic methods, including correlations, exploratory visualization, and statistical validity. ·       Recognize and mitigate issues such as correlation vs. causation, confounding, regression and selection bias. ·       Ensure accurate application of measurement units and derived metrics.   Storytelling & Presentation ·       Assemble findings into a cohesive narrative supported by clear figures and charts. ·       Present in PowerPoint, with attention to formatting, readability, and detail. ·       Seek feedback and review, presenting with clarity, efficiency, and sensitivity to organizational dynamics. ·       Synthesize findings into cohesive narratives supported by clear visuals. ·       Develop and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations tailored to technical and business audiences. ·       Solicit feedback and present results with clarity, efficiency, and sensitivity to organizational context.   Requirements Requirements ·       Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. ·       5+ years of experience in project management, data analytics, and/or data analysis. ·       Industry experience strongly preferred in telecommunications or technology industries. ·       Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and BI/reporting tools, as well as PowerPoint ·       Ability to manage data project efforts and initiatives. ·       Experience applying statistical techniques to real-world business problems. ·       Develop data into business insights and present findings effectively. ·       Ability to assemble, synthesize and deliver data into PowerPoint presentation decks. ·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ·       Ability to engage with Executive level stakeholders to deliver insights.   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 long term consulting engagement with an estimated salary range of $130-140k. 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.

Job Title : Java Developer Location : Walnut Creek, CA Type : 6 + Months Rate : $Open (Best Possible) Job Responsibilities :– Drive the design, development and implementation of the core of our Java / J2EE technology platform and web services. Debug issues across multiple layers of the application stack. Drive code quality through unit testing and advocate test-driven development methodologies. Refactor and improve code quality, maintainability and scalability. Evaluate the adoption of new tools and technology. Interface with clients to discover, troubleshoot and resolve integration issues. Lead projects and exert technical influence with team members, increase productivity and effectiveness by sharing domain knowledge and experience. Take ownership of all tasks assigned to you and tasks assigned to engineers working on your projects. REQUIREMENTS :- 6+ years of software development experience in Java/Java EE Extensive engineering experience and a proven track record in e-commerce, enterprise, high performance, large scale web technologies including cloud based APIs and protocols (REST, JSON). Thought leader, hands-on contributor, and decision maker known for solving difficult software engineering problems. Proficient in data structures, algorithms, design patterns and Object Oriented Programming. Experience with one of the major relational databases (MSSQL, Oracle, Postgres) Excellent Java and J2EE coding skills. Experience in payments or high transactional systems. Experience with Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Excellent team player with good analytical, strategic planning and interpersonal and communication skills. Highly motivated, enthusiastic and self-starter Experience with Kafka, NoSQL database is a plus. Exposure to JBoss Fuse, Apache Camel or MuleSoft highly desired. Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools Docker, ECS, S3 etc. Experience building CI/CD pipeline with maven/jenkins/code pipeline. Proficient with API design, Strong in Spring framework and understanding of Microservices. Exposure to API Gateway (Apigee) is a huge plus. BSCS or equivalent, MS preferred Note: If interested please send your updated resume and include your rate/salary requirement along with your contact details with a suitable time when we can reach you. If you know of anyone in your sphere of contacts, who would be a perfect match for this job then, we would appreciate if you can forward this posting to them with a copy to us. We look forward to hearing from you at the earliest!

We’re an Skagit County established "Wholesale Supply" company in need of a tech division startup in the final stages of launching our 15 ecommerce websites and promotions platforms (national, data-driven marketplace technology connecting with businesses and customers). The foundations are already built and we’re seeking top-tier experts with vast e-commerce and tech-savy skills to take over, refine, and drive this project to market success. We estimate $2-10 million in revenue from online sales. REQUIREMENTS Complete Web Development Expertise: Ability to quickly understand and take ownership of an existing back end, front end, codebase from overseas developers and implement AI-Driven Feature Knowledge: Experience integrating AI tools and personalization algorithms. Project Leadership: Comfort managing offshore development teams to outsource specialized features while ensuring top-quality delivery. Technical Versatility: Strong knowledge of scalable cloud infrastructure, backend APIs, frontend frameworks, and payment integrations. Strategic Vision: Someone excited to grow with a startup, bring fresh ideas, and eventually take on equity/percentage ownership. RESPONSIBILITIES Take over and transform older live, near-complete web platforms to the newly developed platforms and/or implement them online Work closely with the original developer (available for initial support) to ensure a smooth handover. Oversee new feature development and performance optimization. Help shape and execute product strategy while scaling the platform. REQUIREMENTS Proven track record. Strong technical leadership and communication skills. Familiarity with all ecommerce tools for personalization and customer engagement. Experience managing or working with outsourced development teams. Must be Whatcom/Skagit based or able to collaborate on Pacific Time. P/T or F/T

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Technical Consultant with extensive experience in US Payroll. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ABAP HR code development and a deep understanding of Core HR and Payroll modules. This role involves designing and developing custom HR-ABAP programs, working with PNP/PNPCE logical databases, and enhancing payroll processes. • Experience: 9-15 years in payroll technical consulting. • ABAP HR Development: Proficient in ABAP HR code development. • Custom Programs: Design and write HR-ABAP custom programs; modify standard programs as needed. • Database Programming: Experience with PNP/PNPCE logical databases and cluster programming for Core HR, payroll, and time management. • Core HR & Payroll Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Core HR and Payroll modules, including schemas, functions, and operations. • HR Tables/Clusters: Familiarity with HR, Core HR, and Payroll tables/clusters; experience in developing reports/BDC in the HR module. • Payroll Processes: Strong experience in Core HR and payroll processes, including preparing payroll reports. • Reports & Interfaces: Design and develop reports, interfaces, info types, and enhancements. • Team Development: Guide and develop team members to enhance their technical capabilities and productivity. • Forms Experience: Hands-on experience with SMART forms and HR forms. • User Exits & BAPIs: Proficient in user exits, BADi, and BAPI. • OOPS Concept: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. • Technical Documentation: Experience in requirement gathering, designing technical documents, unit testing, and code review. • Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Proven experience in payroll technical consulting with a focus on US Payroll. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About IGG Software IGG Software creates Mac, iPad and iPhone applications that help individuals manage their finances and productivity. We're a close-knit team passionate about building quality software and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our collaborative, supportive culture prioritizes both customer satisfaction and employee growth. Learn more about us: www.iggsoftware.com The Role We're seeking a Technical Support Specialist to join our customer success team. This is a full-time, remote position for candidates located in Vermont, New Hampshire, Oregon, Ohio, or California. You'll be the friendly face of IGG Software, helping customers solve problems and get the most out of our applications through live chat support. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop technical troubleshooting expertise. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time What You'll Do * Provide first-line technical support via LiveChat, helping customers troubleshoot issues and navigate our software * Manage support tickets from initial contact through resolution using HelpDesk * Collaborate with development teams by documenting and escalating complex technical issues * Maintain customer records and order information in our database systems * Track feature requests and bug reports using web-based project management tools * Participate in ongoing product training to stay current with software updates and new releases What We're Looking For Required Qualifications * Familiarity with the Apple ecosystem (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS) * Excellent written communication skills - This includes typing skills as well as you'll be chatting with customers all day * Customer service experience with a genuine desire to help people succeed * Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable place to work at home * Ability to multitask effectively in a dynamic support environment * Self-motivated and independent while being a strong team collaborator Nice to Have * Previous technical support experience, especially with software applications * Familiarity with financial or productivity software * Bilingual capabilities (any language beyond English) * Experience with live chat or ticketing systems What We Offer * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with company matching * 100% remote work with a flexible, supportive team culture * Professional development opportunities including product training and skill building * Direct impact on customer satisfaction and product improvement Why You'll Love This Role * Work with cutting-edge Apple technologies * Be part of a small, agile team where your contributions matter * Help real people solve real problems every day * Grow your technical knowledge through hands-on experience * Enjoy work-life balance with predictable hours and remote flexibility Ready to Apply? Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're excited about supporting Apple software users. Tell us about your experience with customer service and Apple products. Application Timeline: We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within one week. Questions? Feel free to reach out before applying if you'd like to learn more about the role or team. IGG Software is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive.