Java Developer - Walnut Creek, CA - Rate Open

As a Senior Developer, this position will work with a growing team on innovative and leading-edge solutions with our Video Entertainment Team.  You will join an existing motivated and productive development team who is delivering enterprise-level solutions related to delivery and playback of Hollywood content.  Swank works closely with major Hollywood studios in providing leading edge solutions for content consumption. This position is responsible for upholding the values and mission of the Information Technologies Department, this includes the establishment of customer service and satisfaction standards. Communication and understanding of customer objectives and our progress toward fulfilling these objectives is paramount to the success of this role. This position will work in a team environment using a variety of technologies for building leading edge solutions for both internal, as well as customer-facing media playback solutions.  Solutions employ advanced video security techniques including forensic watermarking, Digital Rights Management (DRM) and encryption. Technologies used include but are not limited to: Work on the latest web technologies including: Angular, .Net Core, Web API and Typescript Work on the latest technologies of .Net Core and .Net 4 Windows Server and Linux Docker/Kubernetes Requirements 8+ years of C# experience 6+ years of ASP.NET development, including MVC 4/5 development Strong Web Development: Typescript, HTML5 using frameworks like Angular or similar Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming Strong knowledge of web API/REST Strong knowledge of documenting technical specifications Experience with Git Experience with using SQL Server as a backend preferred Experience with Entity Framework Experience with a Continuous integration toolset (Azure DevOps, Teamcity, or similar) Experience with using SQL Server as a backend preferred Experience with Entity Framework and Dapper Significant experience writing unit tests for code including client script Experience with Docker/Kubernetes as plus Ability to quickly become productive with new technologies Proven experience delivering solutions into production Must be a self-starter Excellent communication skills Must be able to participate in design and code reviews Must be able to assist team members in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure project completion Must be able to mentor junior development team staff and ensure completion of assigned projects by the team Bachelor’s Degree Experience with streaming media and video is beneficial Teamwork and communication skills are an important element to any position within Swank Motion Pictures.  The work environment in Swank Motion Pictures systems is team-based and fast paced.  Candidates must have excellent communication skills and should be able to collaborate with any member of the organization.  The candidate must present a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to adapt to the changing daily work environment. Benefits Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance products 401(K) plan with employer match Competitive paid time off: vacation, personal time, holidays, and winter break Company sponsored volunteer & community outreach opportunities Organizational growth potential through our company sponsored online learning platform EOE, including disability and veterans

We are developing next-generation AI platforms that fuse finance and learning — built to deliver real execution and measurable results for businesses and professionals. We’re seeking visionary technical builders to join as Co-Founders / Founding Engineers at the pre-launch stage. This is not a traditional job — it’s an opportunity to shape a first-of-its-kind startup from the ground up. We’re especially interested in entrepreneurial talent with expertise in: • AI/ML Engineering • Full-Stack Development • Cloud Architecture • UI/UX Design Compensation: Equity-based founding role (with flexibility to discuss minimal salary support if needed). To apply: Please reply with a short note on your background, your key technical skills (e.g., AI/ML, full-stack, cloud, UX/UI), and attach your resume/CV. Selected applicants will then receive more details, including company information and a formal application link.

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.

🎤 Hiring Hostess for an Energetic Karaoke Lounge! 🍾✨ Are you outgoing, social, and looking for a fun, high-paying job? Join our team as a karaoke hostess and make great money in an exciting environment!(Women Only) 💰 Earn $80/hr + tips 🎶 Fun & lively atmosphere 🚫 NO escorting, NO sexual activities – strictly professional What We Offer: ✔ Part-time & Full-time available ✔ Flexible hours (9 PM - 2 AM+) ✔ No experience needed – training provided ✔ Safe workplace with security & friendly staff ✔ Drinking alcohol is optional – no pressure Requirements: 🔹 Must be 21+ 🔹 Must provide two recent photos (face & full body) when applying 🔹 Outgoing, friendly personality 🔹 Comfortable engaging with guests 📩 Interested? Send us your photos & phone number. Let us know the best time to call! 🔥 Limited spots – Apply now! 🔥

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Clearance Required: Active Secret Position Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Data & Analytics (ODA). The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Databricks, SQL, ETL pipelines, and cloud-based data frameworks to enable enterprise-scale analytics and decision-making. This role will involve designing, building, and orchestrating data pipelines, collaborating with analysts and developers, and implementing CI/CD practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions. Primary Responsibilities: Build, test, and orchestrate data pipelines in Databricks. Design and optimize data structures, schemas, and ETL processes. Translate business use cases into SQL queries, reports, and dashboards. Manage database objects in development environments without impacting production. Automate workflows using Databricks Workflows or the Jobs API. Integrate code into GitHub/GitLab and support CI/CD practices. Diagnose data gaps and quality issues, and design test cases for validation. Collaborate with developers and analysts to synchronize code and ensure reliability. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Active Secret clearance (required at time of application). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of professional experience in data engineering. Expert-level proficiency in Databricks, Apache Spark, and SQL. Experience with ETL tools such as Kafka, Airflow, or AWS Glue. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub/GitLab version control. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting federal or mission-critical analytics programs. Knowledge of data governance and metadata management practices. Familiarity with containerization or orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. Active Secret clearance required for this role. Benefits Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced English Tutor to provide one-on-one support for our son. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English language and literature, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping students build confidence in reading, writing, and comprehension. Responsibilities Provide personalized English lessons tailored to our son’s grade level and learning style Assist with reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, essay writing, and critical thinking skills Support school assignments, projects, and exam preparation Develop engaging lesson plans that encourage curiosity and academic growth Offer regular feedback and progress updates to parents Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field (preferred) Previous tutoring or teaching experience (1+ year) Strong knowledge of English grammar, writing, and literature Patience, creativity, and the ability to motivate and inspire students Reliable, professional, and able to commit to regular sessions Details Location: In-person at our home in Schedule: 2– sessions per week, flexible Send your resume to get a start.