Sr C# Developer - Full Stack

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Alation. We are currently looking for a Sr. Technical Escalation Manager in Texas. This is a high-impact role designed for a strategic thinker with a passion for customer success and technical problem-solving. As a Sr. Technical Escalation Manager, you'll serve as a critical bridge between customers and internal teams, ensuring technical roadblocks are swiftly removed and the customer experience is continuously improved. You’ll work closely with account managers and support teams to ensure account health, advocate for customer needs, and deliver real business value. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, are highly organized, and have strong interpersonal and technical acumen. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that helps customers maximize their investment in AI-ready data solutions. Accountabilities: Act as the primary point of contact for managing and resolving technical escalations within your assigned customer portfolio. Leverage in-depth product knowledge to guide customers through challenges and identify optimal workarounds. Collaborate with product, engineering, and support teams to troubleshoot and document technical issues, ensuring alignment with business outcomes. Proactively monitor customer account health and implement strategies to reduce risk and promote retention and growth. Use insights from customer data and ticketing systems to provide actionable recommendations that enhance user engagement and product usage. Advocate internally for the customer by voicing their needs and influencing product enhancements and service improvements. Participate in executive business reviews, contributing technical insights that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty. Requirements Minimum of 5 years in Technical Support, Technical Services, or Escalation/Incident Management roles. At least 3 years of experience in Customer Success, Technical Account Management, or supporting complex, business-critical enterprise systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey customer impact to both technical and executive stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and empathy-driven communication skills for handling sensitive customer interactions. Experience with enterprise software applications and distributed systems, including ticketing and analytics tools. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining clear focus and critical thinking. Passion for improving escalation processes and frameworks. Flexibility to work across time zones to support a global customer base. Benefits Competitive salary range: $116,908 – $157,826 (depending on experience and location) Equity participation program Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-focused company culture Career development, training, and mentorship opportunities Global, diverse team working on cutting-edge data intelligence solutions Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.   The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.   Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, mission-driven, and experienced professional to lead its Information Technology Department. The Managing Director of Information Technology (MDIT) will be passionate about HCZ’s mission: to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the MDIT is a key member of the senior leadership team and will guide the strategic direction, infrastructure, and performance of HCZ’s information technology. In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will bring strong people leadership, coaching skills, and a customer service mindset to build and sustain a high-performing IT team. Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced, mission-driven or nonprofit environment. Deep understanding of networking, cloud networking (Cisco, SD-WAN, Network Automation, DNS, VPN), and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS environments. Experience supporting Windows/MacOS, enterprise, and school-based applications. Experience with network infrastructure (Switching/Routing/Firewalls/Wi-Fi/IP Telephony). Who you are Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and implement effective strategies in complex organizations. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated experience managing IT budgets and ensuring cost-effective technology operations. Hands-on approach to strategic implementation and systems management. Industry certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, PMI, etc.) are a plus Proficient with Microsoft technology stack (Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure) Strong understanding of application, server, and network security protocols. Familiarity with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi 6) and VoIP/IP Telephony systems. Experience with disaster recovery and resiliency planning, including cloud/on-prem backups and ISP failover. Support for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Proficient in connectivity management: fiber, coax, ISP, WAN, LAN, WLAN. Track record of issue diagnosis, root cause analysis, and implementation of scalable solutions. Ability to develop and enforce policies and procedures to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable IT services. What you'll do Foster a strong, positive team culture grounded in HCZ’s Core Values: Children First, Servant Leadership, Place Matters. Lead, coach, and motivate the IT team to deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively with non-technical staff. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and responsiveness across the organization Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align technology priorities with HCZ's strategic plan and growth trajectory. Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes. Provide a learning-focused environment that supports the development and growth of IT team members. Oversee the technology budget and ensure cost-effective, strategic investments. Manage vendor relationships and consultant engagements. Evaluate enterprise technologies for fit and scalability within the organization. Collaborate with other departments on database enhancements and IT solutions. Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices that support HCZ’s operations and mission. Ensure that IT resources align with the organization’s short- and long-term goals. Develop and manage project plans for all technology initiatives. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and security standards. Identify opportunities for innovation, upgrades, and implementation of new systems and applications. Partner with organizational leaders to deliver tailored technology solutions that solve real business challenges. Schedule Hybrid; Four days in office; One remote day per week Benefits As part of the HCZ team, you’ll join a supportive and inclusive community committed to the well-being and growth of our children, families, and staff. We offer competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package, including: Highly competitive base salary Generous paid time off Employee referral bonuses Career advancement opportunities No-cost health insurance Life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage Voluntary benefits Wellness program discounts Commuter benefits Financial wellness programs Exclusive discounts (e.g., flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more) The salary range for this role is $170,000-$190,000.  To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the job posting. No phone calls or recruiters, please. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who we are OnMed’s purpose is to improve the quality of life and sense of wellbeing in communities by transforming how people access care.  OnMed is defining a new standard in healthcare—combining the scalability of telehealth with the comprehensive diagnostics of one-to-one care. The OnMed CareStation, an 8x11 Clinic-in-a-Box, delivers real-time, personalized support where and when it’s needed most. This is a groundbreaking healthcare company redefining access, making high-quality care available to everyone, everywhere.  Who you are You are a top-notch Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks and Azure, capable of owning complex technology issues and building and enhancing OnMed’s information management and systems/data integration capabilities. You thrive in environments where innovation and agility are key, and you’re passionate about using technology and data to expand access to quality healthcare. Job Duties & Responsibilities Own the architecture, development, and maintenance of our data integration solutions using Databricks and Azure cloud solutions, including Azure Data Factory and Azure API Management. Own the Databricks environment – across information management and integration capabilities with the goal to support scalability and partner integrations. Information Management: Collaborate with CTO and other Engineering Leaders to apply best practices across our cloud solutions, including Databricks environment optimization, governance, ongoing performance monitoring, and guidance to the business intelligence team. Integration: This role owns the integration architecture of the organization in tandem with the design, development, optimization, and ongoing performance monitoring of interfaces and integration touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, provide best practices and deliver efficient data integration solutions. Reviews and make recommendations to leadership to achieve our engineering and business goals. Develop and optimize necessary SQL queries to support data integration and transformation processes. Implement and manage data pipelines, ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability. Collaborate with leaders to understand our business and proactively generating data analytics dashboards, reports, data pipeline to provide value-add insights. Oversee the work of other peers to ensure data quality, consistency and reliability to support short and long-term needs. Leverage AI tools to enhance and optimize monitoring and troubleshooting of data integration workflows to ensure seamless operation and ongoing maintenance. Document data integration processes and provide technical support to stakeholders. Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in data integration, Databricks, and Azure technologies. Perform other related role's responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong experience with and can apply Agile engineering practices. Advanced Python, including experience building APIs, scripting ETL processes, and automating workflows. Ability to see the big picture and service as the integration architect in tandem with getting granular about design and development – macro- and micro-level execution. Deep knowledge of SQL and experience with complex query optimization. Strong expertise in Databricks and Azure API Management. Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing. Familiarity with data governance and security best practices. Proficiency in creating technical documentation, SOPs, and maintaining clear communication with cross-functional teams. A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to take ownership and drive solutions from design to deployment. Technical experience leveraging AI tools for data analytics and database maintenance will be a plus. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. At least 7+ years of relevant professional experience as a Data Engineer with a strong analytics background, and 4+ years of experience with Agile engineering practices. Proven track record with Software/Data Engineering, building robust data systems (prior leadership or mentorship experience is a plus) Technical Skills Required: Databricks, Python and SQL. Technical Skills Nice-to-Have: Azure or AWS (experience solving big data problems), C# and PySpark, and ML/Machine Learning background. Experience working with AI tools highly desirable. Experience working with healthcare data or in the healthcare industry is a plus.  Benefits Why work with us? This is an exciting and vibrant time to join OnMed for our next growth phase. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a high-performing team, driven by our shared momentum and the meaningful impact we’re creating together. OnMed provides a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, unlimited PTO, and paid holidays. The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 commensurate with the candidate's experience. OnMed is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. #LI-HYBRID

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.                                                 Our transition to Kentro in 2025 reflects a rich legacy built upon the foundation of IT Concepts. Rather than leaving ITC behind, we confidently embrace a future centered around the Core of More. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones. Kentro is hiring a cleared Senior-level System Administrator to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Responsibilities: System Maintenance and Upgrades Perform full system upgrades and repairs (Linux and Windows) (monthly) Install software releases and upgrades on Linux and Windows (monthly) Evaluate and install security patches (IAVAs) (weekly as needed) Maintain group policies and procedures (monthly) Set up and ensure operation of mount scripts for Windows (daily as needed) Acquire system accreditations (monthly) Troubleshooting and Technical Support Troubleshoot and repair operating system (OS) and hardware issues (daily as needed) Troubleshoot and repair all software issues (daily as needed) Troubleshoot network issues (daily as needed) Train customer on proper usage of software (daily as needed) Set up, test, and maintain Twist software, workflows, and hardware Set up, test, and maintain Litho workstations software and hardware (daily as needed) Set up and maintain samba mounts for Windows (daily as needed) Security and Compliance Conduct audit and log reviews (weekly as needed) Ensure personnel comply with system security policies (daily as needed) Maintain a log of system problems, errors, failures, and downtime metrics Backup, Recovery, and Data Management Perform daily and weekly system backups and recovery Update/create tables, fields, relationships, and indexes (as needed) Administer the Print on Demand (PoD) and the Intent-to-Publish (NIP) database User and Identity Management Create and ensure operation of Active Directory and DNS (daily as needed) Create accounts and set up user-specific access (daily as needed) Ensure customer log on (daily as needed) Asset and Configuration Management Maintain hardware and software inventory lists (GFI-provided) Manage all software licensing information (daily as needed) Service Request and Infrastructure Provisioning Submit requirements within Service+ for any compute, storage, database, SharePoint, or Tableau infrastructure provisioning Location: On-site in the Washington, DC Metro Salary Range: $160,000-175,000. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Requirements 8-10 years of relevant experience in the following: Proficiency in Linux (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments Familiarity with samba mounts, mount scripts, and system file sharing between OS platforms Experience with Active Directory and DNS management Experience with System/Windows Administration, for example: System installation, upgrades, and patching Configuration and management of group policies Experience managing system backups and recovery Performing system audits and log reviews Knowledge of IAVA compliance and security patching Experience with hardening Windows instances per DISA STIG or equivalent PowerShell scripting Local Group Policy Updates/Management Users and Group Management Windows File Shares Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or cloud architecture Amazon EC2 (create and update Amazon Machine Images) Amazon S3 (configure bucket policies, Amazon VPC endpoints) AWS Lambda Amazon CloudWatch Amazon VPC (manage Security Groups, Subnets, etc.) AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Knowledge of SQL and relational databases like Oracle and SQL Server Designing, developing, and testing of production-ready reports Implementing logical and physical data modeling concepts Diagnosing and repairing hardware and software issues Installing, testing, and maintaining commercial and custom applications (e.g., Twist, Litho) Managing software licenses and inventory Understanding of system hardening, security policies, and access controls Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI with willingness to take CI Poly. Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.  Benefits The Company We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence. We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC). Industry Recognition Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C. Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award Benefits We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development. We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy. Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements. As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness. We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. How to Apply To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the: “Apply for this Job” button at the bottom of this Job Description or the button at the top: “Application.”  Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email  and request assistance.   Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us. #LI-SB2

What we’re all about. It isn’t often you get to be part of a tech company that, since 2016, has been innovating the data analytics market in ways no-one else can. Our technology started out in FinTech, helping tackle serious criminal activity. Now, its potential is virtually limitless. Working at Quantexa isn't just intellectually stimulating. We’re a real team. Collaborating and constantly engineering better and better solutions. We’re ambitious, we think things through and we’re on a mission to discover just how far we can go. Nearly half of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We’re made up of people from 47 nationalities who speak over 20 languages. As a diverse mix of individuals, we make one big unstoppable team. If our incredible culture sounds like you, we’d love you to join us. The opportunity. Our Quantexa Delivery team is all about bringing context to data. Principal Data Engineers are drivers within our fast-paced delivery teams, implementing Quantexa’s innovative technology for an ever-expanding list of domains including banking, insurance, government, healthcare. We are problem solvers, delivering sophisticated end-to-end big data solutions to our internal and external client stakeholders. As a central part of our team, you will experience opportunities beyond that of an engineer. You will be the key technical decision maker for our delivery projects, balancing competing demands with technical complexity. You enjoy leading by example, guiding and mentoring data engineers to solve complex technical problems, sharing success with the team and taking pride in achieving milestones together. You share success with the team and take pride in the sum of its achievements. You will balance your time engaging with our business teams and clients to break down requirements into technical tasks, working hands-on as a programmer, and supporting the work of other engineers within a collaborative environment.   The work you do here will be impactful. The challenges we tackle are big, but they're also incredibly rewarding. Your leadership in managing, transforming, and cleansing high volume data help our clients solve business problems across a wide range of areas including fraud, financial crime, data management, risk and customer intelligence. What you’ll be doing. You will lead, support, and mentor a team of junior data engineers within an agile framework. You set medium term strategy for the technical delivery of delivery projects, seeking to anticipate challenges, risks and issues  You operate with a high level of autonomy, seeking guidance and support from others as required  Write defensive, fault tolerant and efficient code for production level data processing systems. You’ll configure and deploy Quantexa’s software using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, Scala, Elasticsearch, with our platform being hosted on both private and public virtual clouds, such as Google cloud, Microsoft Azure and Amazon. You will be a trusted source of knowledge to your clients. You will articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience helping them to make big decisions. Collaborate with both our solution architects and our R&D engineers to champion solutions and standards for complex big data challenges. You proactively promote knowledge sharing and ensure best practice is followed. Requirements What you’ll bring. ***Candidates for this role must be based in Washington DC or be willing to relocate*** You are an accomplished technical lead with a track record of delivering complex or mission critical projects, with at least eight years of industry experience in a data engineering role or engineering equivalent, and at least ​five years of​ experience acting in a lead role within a data or software engineering team across a range of projects.  Proficiency in Scala, Java, Python, or a programming language associated with data engineering. Our primary language is Scala, but don’t worry if that’s not currently your strongest language, we believe that strong engineering principles are universal and transferrable. You’ll have expertise building and deploying production level data processing batch systems maintained by application support teams. Importantly you’ll share an appreciation of what makes a high quality, operationally stable system and how to streamline all areas of development, release, and operations to achieve this. Experience with a variety of modern development tooling (e.g. Git, Gradle, Nexus) and technologies supporting automation and DevOps (e.g. Jenkins, Docker and a little bit of good old Bash scripting). You’ll be familiar with developing within a version-controlled process that regularly makes use of these tools and technologies. A strong technical communication ability with demonstrable experience of working in rapidly changing client environments.  Knowledge of testing libraries of common programming languages (such as ScalaTest or equivalent). Knows the difference between different test types (unit test, integration test) and can cite specific examples of what they have written themselves. Nice to haves. Experience growing and up-skilling team members as a career mentor, technical line manager, or acting in an equivalent guidance role. A passion for expanding the business – and leading initiatives to do so. Benefits Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits. We offer: A competitive salary range of $175,000-200,000 USD (the salary on offer will be based on a number of factors, including location, experience and role responsibilities) Company bonus 💰  100% 401K match up to 5%  Comprehensive benefits coverage, including mental health support, fitness reimbursements, and financial well-being   Tax-advantageous benefits, such as commuter benefits, healthcare, and dependent care  Competitive annual leave, parental leave, PTO, and observed holidays 🌴  Well-being benefits, such as the Calm App and Wellbeing 1/2 days off 🧘‍♀️  Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business  Work from Anywhere Scheme: Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period  Employee Referral Program   Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials  Our mission We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We’re not a start-up. Not anymore. But we’ve not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction – the future. It's all about you We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected—because it’s your individuality and passion that make you Q. We see that, and we celebrate it. That’s why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know—we’re happy to assist.  No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities—whoever you are—if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we want to hear from you. start. don’t stop – Apply.

Title: Sr Software Engineer Location: Hybrid/Camden, NJ Duration: Contract 12+ Months Rate: $Open Develop backend code for applications Experience with the following technologies: Spring MVC, JPA, UNIX, SQL, Design patterns, Spring framework, Web service development, Tomcat Experience with SOAP & REST API’s Integration Proficient use of JavaScript as a programming language Note: If interested please send your updated resume and include your rate 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!