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Senior .NET Developer
Our client will be hiring two Senior/Lead .NET Developers.

You code in your sleep and want to be a CTO someday.
Passion included: constant learning, writing quality code, embracing big challenges.
100+ employees, thriving, their customers love their product. Excellent pay, work/life balance, and good benefits.
Tech stack: C#, .NET Core 2.2/3.0, Vue.js, SQL Server and Azure. 

The leadership team has created a work culture that rewards effort, invites curiosity and values employee feedback.
Looking for someone to collaboratively develop alongside other .NET engineers, develop services and components (design, coding, testing), systems/subsystems, interfaces, application features, databases, from technical development through deployment into a production environment.

As a Senior member of the team, you will provide a technical mentoring to the current team members, execute best practices to enable us to migrate an existing desktop application to a best-in-class, high-availability SaaS/PaaS application. In addition to building software applications, you can configure and stand up robust, scalable and resilient computing environments utilizing PaaS offerings from Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and others.

Senior .NET Developer Responsibilities
As part of their Web Team, you will be focusing on data services and new web applications. You will also develop web apps, backend services, and data migration.
Be able to develop using their current Tech Stack of Azure, C#, Vue.js, WebAPI (.Net Core 2.2/3.0), and SQL.
Actively participate in a small, experienced, development team using agile development practices: Daily Scrum meetings, planning meetings, etc.
Working collaboratively with the Product Manager during the sprint planning process, and the Scrum Master during sprints to ensure the team has the technical obstacles removed along with knowing what else is needed to do next so deliverables are achieved. 

Qualifications
10+ year of Full Stack .NET Web development experience with C# / .NET4.x / MVC.
In-depth experience with C#, WebAPI (.Net Core 2.2/3.0 preferred), Vue.js or React.js.
Ability to mentor junior-mid level .NET Developers.

Preferred 
1 year of experience in cloud-based system management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
Experience developing in an Agile environment. 
CI/CD skills.
Experience writing SQL code, stored procedures, complex queries.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.
 

Accounting Manager
A longstanding Portland client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team. This position works with the senior leaders to share the organization's financial status while managing the daily accounting activities and coaching a team of accounting professionals. 

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager
Oversee accounting staff members, general ledger accounts, and processes.
Manage monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
Review financial statements and account analysis.
Ensure GAAP and SOX compliance.
Support internal and external audits.
Continuous development of accounting policies and process improvements.
Special projects and ad-hoc duties as needed.

Accounting Manager Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is highly preferred.
5+ years of accounting and finance experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, GL, cost accounting, and financial statements. 
ERP systems knowledge; Oracle preferred.
MS Excel skills. 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines. 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist
A well-established local Portland organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist to join their team. This company has been family owned for over 70 years growing to multiple locations with excellent tenure!

Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist Responsibilities
Contact clients regarding past due accounts.
Prepare daily bank deposits and process credit card payments.
Manage aging and audit accounts.
Perform account reconciliations.
Maintain up to date financial records.
Provide receptionist backup and additional administrative duties as needed.

Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist Qualifications
2+ years of AR and B2B collections experience. 
Associates degree in Accounting or Business a plus.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems.
Strong communication skills.
Analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Administrative Assistant
Our client is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support their team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large organization.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities
Maintain system records and enter administrative changes into the system.
Ensure follow up with outside third-party vendors for missing information and correct records with missing information.
Monitor the entire process of overpaid claims.
Copy and file documents, sort mail, purge files and deliver files as needed from other areas.
Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects.
 
Administrative Assistant Qualifications
Associates degree highly preferred.
6+ months customer service, administrative, or related experience.
Proficient with MS Office; able to type 35 WPM.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
High attention to detail and accuracy reviewing documents. 
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple and changing deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. 

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Administrative Office Specialist 
Our client has an immediate need for a temporary Administrative Office Specialist for their Hillsboro office. This role will be assisting with special projects.

Administrative Office Specialist Responsibilities 
Make photocopies and scans.
Create and edit electronic documents.
Assist with data entry.
Organize and perform filing.
Additional administrative duties as assigned.

Administrative Office Specialist Qualifications
3 months of administrative or office experience. 
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and able to navigate electronic documents.
Strong data entry skills; able to type at least 35-40 WPM.
Excellent verbal and written skills. 
Great attention to detail and organized. 
Ability to stand for long periods.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Application Administrator
Our client is seeking an Application Administrator II to assist with new and ongoing projects. They are looking to make the candidate a permanent member of the team and may move to FTE sooner for the right candidate. Our client emphasizes race and ethnic diversity whenever possible and special consideration will be given to qualified candidates. This contract will focus on project tracking and stakeholder management with software and module implementations. A highly qualified candidate would possess the skills and traits listed below.

Qualifications
Knowledge of SSOs, Clever, and app rostering.
Strong Interpersonal skills and use of those interpersonal skills to develop technical and functional requirements.
Experience with creating and maintaining KPIs.
Education and/or public sector experience.
Experience with G-Suite Enterprise management.
Experience creating technical documentation including visualizations.
Self-directed.


Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

Business Analyst
Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team.

Business Analyst Responsibilities 
Plan and communicate the "people side" of change.
Review, revise, and maintain an organizational change management (OCM) plan.
Review, revise, and maintain a communications management plan.
Frequently evaluate effectiveness of communications and communication channels and adjust as needed.
Work with project manager and business process coordinator to draft communications.
Ensure employees are made aware of training sessions, system information, and usability tips.
Work with business systems manager to maintain TAMS project page.
Engage with project manager; integrate OCM and communications management plans with project plan(s).
Provide consultative support to resources on the project.
Provide coaching to executive sponsor and managers/supervisors.
Plan for anticipated resistance and develop tactics to manage and mitigate.
Develop and maintain feedback loop for employees.
Conduct assessments, surveys and focus groups as needed to understand voice of customer.

Business Analyst Qualifications
Prosci Certified Change Practioner (or equivalent)
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated capability to interact with customers, clearly understand customer needs and document those needs.
Demonstrated capability to develop and deliver organizational change management and project communication materials.
Understand System Development Lifecycle methodology. Specifically organizational change management, project communications, and end user training development.
Must have basic knowledge of Project Management skills.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Business Systems Analyst – D2C Responsibilities
Act as the liaison between IT and the business for all enterprise applications continuous improvement initiatives and change projects in D2C (Direct to Consumer).
Review and challenge current operational processes and information requirements to ensure optimum use is being made of the company's existing system facilities.
Propose and deliver value-adding technology solutions in line with the business strategy.
Identify, analyze and document business and technical requirements (e.g. process, solution design, configuration, security, documents, reports).
Ensure that new solutions are clearly documented and that super users are adequately trained.
Regularly liaise with business stakeholders on the continuous improvement roadmap.
Provide 2nd line support for day to day BAU (business as usual) issues.
Keep on top of system bugs logging, testing and resolution.
Work closely with internal and external development teams on application design changes and issues.
Adhere to a strict change control policy for all application developments and configurations.
Support the Test Manager with design and execution of tests for continuous application update releases.
Facilitate knowledge transfer amongst peers through proactive cross-functional communications and documentation.
Keep abreast of emerging enterprise applications technologies and partake in updating the application roadmap.

Business Systems Analyst – D2C Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT or comparable experience required.
2+ years of experience required.
Experience as a Business Analyst / Business Systems Analyst in the retail industry required; additional experience in eCommerce industry a plus.
Experience in analyzing business requirements and delivering technical business solutions.
Must have hands on experience of POS systems and integrations with satellite applications.
Proven ability to learn and test new business application functionalities.
Ability to analyze complex data sets and relational databases (e.g. Excel, SQL).
Excellent ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, including business documentation, such as business process documents, technical specifications, and training documents, with both technical and non-technical teams.
Proven ability to manage business change initiatives within a large organization.
Experience in end-to-end global operations within a fashion brand preferred.
Experience in Microsoft technologies including Dynamics AX/365FO and MPOS preferred.
Experience as a business analyst having previously worked on a large-scale project.
Logical thinker with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Business Systems Manager Responsibilities
Seek opportunities to assess, design, and support implementing solutions that significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by aligning and standardizing data management and system outputs.
Lead professionalization of the Business Solutions teams in terms of:
Development of cross-functional process design.
Adoption of business systems and operational best practices.
Advice on optimal solutions available for immediate business process requirements.
Pro-actively engage senior stakeholders in order to influence key business decisions and conduct regular “operational service reviews” to confirm plans, prioritization and delivery are in-line with stakeholder expectations by understanding and documenting the current systems / business processes end-to-end.
Develop and foster collaborative and strong working relationships with the wider functional and technical teams within the business.
Through management of your team, be responsible for the Americas’ business solutions administration including issues log.
Ensure that there is sufficient systems process documentation and that security controls are robust and working in line with expectations as well as a strict change control policy.
Keep abreast of emerging technology and developments within the Microsoft D365 space and updating business stakeholders of pipeline improvements.
Assess existing capabilities against retail or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) leading practice.
Align the Americas’ Business Solutions roadmap to the wider business transformation and change agenda.
Support the Global Head of Applications and Enterprise Architect build or develop the technology roadmap and IT strategy and subsequent delivery of future systems roadmaps to support the future operating model.
Ensure that any D365 changes are appropriately mirrored through liaison with the Data Analytics team and tools. 

Business Systems Manager Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
4-5 years or more related experience required.
Solid experience with Dynamics AX/365FO critical.
Previous experience in a leadership role, organizing and structuring business processes and teamwork, such as Senior Business Systems Analyst, Functional Consultant, Business Solutions Manager or similar role.
Strong experience in engaging with senior stakeholders to deliver business and systems change initiatives.
Experience with a large-scale business solution (e.g. Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics 365).
Hands on experience of ERP and integrations with satellite applications.
Retail or FMCG omnichannel experience in direct to consumer, physical stores, B2B/wholesale. Experience within a fashion brand highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact effectively with senior both technical and non-technical teams.
International travel: up to 10%. Domestic travel: N/A.
Ability to work at a standard computer set up 40+ hours per week.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***

Cloud Engineer/DevOps 
Our client is seeking a Cloud Engineer/DevOps to join their team!

Responsibilities
The individual will be working with a team of Cloud Architects and Cloud Engineers who support infrastructure, tools, products, services, and applications that run on AWS. The team follows continuous integration, continuous deployment, infrastructure as code, and automation principles, practices, and methodologies to manage the platform. 
The individual will be asked to aid, assist, guide or mentor application developers who are implementing new products or services on the platform. 
The individual will be asked to implement and maintain tools or products necessary to manage, administer, and secure the platform. 
It will be beneficial for the individual to be reasonably experienced with network fundamentals, linux and/or windows operating systems, interfacing with AWS API’s, and knowledge/experience with container platforms (e.g. EKS, Kubernetes). 

Qualifications
Source Control experience with (Git).
Scripting experience with 2 or more (Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl) – Python preferred.
Configuration Management experience with 1 or more (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Salt) – Ansible preferred.
Operating Systems knowledge of (Linux, Windows).
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
The ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes.
The ability to design, develop, test, deploy and operate systems.
Clear and effective communication skills.

Specific Technologies to be Used and Level of Proficiency?
GitLab – medium to high
Ansible – medium to high
Python – medium to high
Linux – medium to high
Windows – low to high
AWS (Core Network, Compute, & Database services via API interfaces) – medium to high
AWS EKS – low to high
Docker – low to high
Kubernetes – low to high 

Preferred
Working with RESTful API’s.
Knowledge/experience with containers (Docker) and container platforms (Kubernetes).
General networking concepts (Firewalls, Subnets, Routing, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
TLS/SSL.



Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

 

Consumer Collections Service Specialist 
Our client is looking for a Consumer Collections Service Specialist to join their team. This company is seeking motivated self-starters who strive in fast-paced environments to build upon their success and growth. 

Consumer Collections Service Specialist Responsibilities 
Receive incoming calls from customers regarding account statuses. 
Assist with setting up payment arrangements.
Maintain documentation regarding all call efforts and activities. 
Research information and update incorrect contact information.
Discuss payment terms, taxes, insurance, and financial information with customers. 
Determine financial qualification eligibility based on individuals' criteria.
Other duties as assigned.

Consumer Collections Service Specialist Specialist Qualifications 
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 year customer service, call center experience, or collections/banking experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluent in Spanish a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products. 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes.

Pay: $18.00-21.00 hourly

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Credit and Collections Analyst
Our well-known Portland client is looking for a Credit and Collections Analyst to grow with their team. This role builds relationships with internal and external customers to assist with their credit needs, risk mitigation, and resolving issues related to collections and AR.

Credit and Collections Analyst Responsibilities 
Review credit applications and customer account reviews.
Analyze and establish credit lines for customers.
Monitor AR aging and ensure collections are received.
Update data within the system and maintain credit files. 
Calculate payment requirements based on terms and reconcile accounts.
Respond to credit reference requests.
Assist with monitoring internal controls in accordance with regulations. 
Perform routine reporting on customer accounts. 

Credit and Collections Analyst Qualifications 
2+ years of credit and financial analysis experience with understanding of credit functions, GAAP, and the ability to analyze financial statements.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business a plus.
Familiar with using credit reporting software and ERP systems.
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel; Access a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
Highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Data Engineering Developer
Our client, a software consulting and engineering firm in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Data Engineering Developer. In this role, you will serve as the technical expert responsible for development and implementation of BI, Analytics, & Big Data solutions providing high-value, timely analytics and data solutions to customers. You will be responsible for developing all data solutions as designed by the Data Engineering Tech Lead.

A successful candidate will have 4-6 years of experience with a combination of Cloud & On-Premise Data Solutions with a variety of database & ETL tools and platforms. A successful candidate will have very strong SQL & Python technical abilities to provide clients with custom solutions as needed.

Data Engineering Developer Qualifications
5+ years DW/Data Lake development.
3+ years’ experience with both SQL & NoSQL database platforms.
AI/ML exposure and/or interest.
Experience on AWS and/or Azure.
Hand’s-on experience w/ SQL & Python.
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues.
Ability to lead a meeting and present technical information to groups of mixed technical ability.
Experience in a consulting or customer-facing role.
Travel Limited local travel between Portland Metro clients is expected for this position.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Director of Engineering
Our client is seeking a talented Director of Engineering to lead their engineering team. In this role, you will develop global product strategies through the understanding of unmet customer needs, performance requirements, and overall customer satisfaction. You will contribute technical expertise, drive innovation, oversee all technical work, including setting and maintaining design standards and incorporating the latest design methods and tools to improve internal and external design practices. You will keep technology at the forefront of the industry by providing technical leadership in all phases of product development, including product definition, architecture, design, layout and production support.

In Addition, your Key Responsibilities Include: 
Plan, organize, develop and lead the engineering team as well as additional internal and external resources to develop new products and provide engineering support to other departments. 
Establish, prioritize and drive NPI objectives and initiatives to align with corporate objectives and initiatives. Ensure that NPI projects are closely managed and reported on and necessary actions are taken to keep them on track. 
Integrate innovative technical solutions to best satisfy market and customer requirements including features, performance, cost, manufacturability, quality, and time to market. 
With Product Marketing and Emerging Market Team, develop product road map methodologies to improve product development agility, scalability and longevity. Define 1, 2 and 3-year product roadmap for associated product lines.
Develop and manage strategic partner relationships to leverage expertise and foster co-development for new products and technology. 
Manage and coordinate all activities related to product introductions, equipment and test specifications, and production equipment design. 
Improve existing production testing methodologies, by defining the scope of testing process and determining appropriate equipment and implementation techniques. 
Lead continual improvements with a particular focus on manufacturability, quality, cost reductions, and efficiency across all product lines. 
Provide the tools and processes necessary to the engineering team to meet the requirements and fulfil the responsibilities specified in the company's ISO processes. 
Lead and develop the skillset within the engineering team. Regularly review staff performance, development needs and evaluate and initiate training. 
Contribute as a core member of the Leadership Team. 

Qualifications
As a Director of Engineering, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where customer needs, deadlines and deliverables are in the forefront.
You are highly innovative and keenly focused on delivering high quality products and solutions. 
You are collaborative and work well cross-functionally, as well as directly with customers.

In Addition, your Skills Include:
BSEE or equivalent combination of education and additional relevant experience. 
8 - 10 years of experience in Product Development and design of communication and/or consumer electronics. Wearable product experience preferred. 
Demonstrated experience developing innovative products that successfully address customer and market needs, with wide adoption. 
Wireless communication, including Bluetooth and DECT experience strongly preferred. Firmware based product experience required. 

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 
 

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Director of Finance
Our Willamette Valley client is looking for a motivated Director of Finance to join their onsite team in Corvallis, Oregon. This role has a lot of potential for growth while working closely with senior management and members of the finance and accounting teams. 

Director of Finance Responsibilities 
Supervise finance team members. 
Monitor market changes, interest rates, and analyze risks.
Oversee and analyze investment performances.
Execute investment strategies to align with the organization’s goals.  
Manage balance sheets projections, asset liabilities, and budget & forecasting.
Make recommendations and present financial findings to board members.  

Director of Finance Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA a plus.
8+ years of hands-on experience.
3+ years of supervisory experience. 
Strong knowledge of asset liability management (ALM), asset liability (IRR) and budget and forecasting required.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. 
Familiar with using data modeling software; Axiom preferred. 
Collaborative with exceptional decision-making skills. 

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Senior Director, Technology
Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Technology to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate must be able to lead a team to successfully develop their enterprise class Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products and platforms that leverage the latest technology and software design principles. The ideal candidate has managed dynamic teams and is very comfortable tackling complex technical and architectural challenges, while supporting a regular product release cycle in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop the technical strategy and roadmap (development and infrastructure) to deliver consumer and customer benefits through the technical solutions.
Develop strategic plans and manage timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of technical, web, and mobile services.
Collaborating with department heads, product, client services, marketing, and sales as an advisor of all technologies involved with the company.
Mentor and lead our technology teams, including development, infrastructure, and IT support Management of data privacy and security. This would be transitioned over time.
Support Agile software development practices and processes, assuring best practices are implemented and followed.
Define technical infrastructure priorities and create focus on areas that create customer and consumer value.
Develop a culture of accountability, purpose, and continuous improvement.
Recruit and retain top talent.
Align and partner with product, development, and client service stakeholders.
Professional and Technical Competencies.


Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
14+ in technology strategy and planning, application management and infrastructure.
5+ years in senior management level with demonstrated leadership accomplishments.
Healthcare experience a plus.
Startup/young company experience a plus.

Strong leadership abilities.
Proven track record of optimizing processes, organizing activities, and engaging people, while
juggling multiple concurrent and competing priorities.
Experience with Microsoft .NET architecture using C#, MS SQL Server, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript,
jQuery, HTML, XML and related technologies.
Experience with cloud hosting using MS Azure or AWS.
Experience with Software as a Service (SaaS) and mobile architecture and design.
Well versed in Agile/Scrum methodologies and product development life cycles.
Experience directly or indirectly managing data security, including HIPAA (US) GDPR (EU/UK).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to function on all levels, including.
executive, peer group, technical and customer.
Capable of, and comfortable, dealing with conflict while driving for  concrete resolution.
Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial fast-paced environment.



About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 
 

Editorial Associate
Our client is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor to work with their scientists and engineers on the preparation and writing of scientific manuscripts, primarily in the area of computational chemistry, structural biology, software, and hardware for biomolecular simulations. Responsibilities will include coordinating (and contributing to) the writing and editing of manuscripts, corresponding with journals, and working with the group’s senior members to communicate both particular research results and the lab’s long-term scientific mission.

Editorial Associate Qualifications
Proven editing and proofreading skills
Experience writing and editing scientific manuscripts is a plus.
Management of multiple ongoing editorial projects.
Scientific background preferred, but not required.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Electrical Engineer
This is the perfect role for someone who is highly organized, self-driven, decisive and eager to pitch-in to support our R&D and manufacturing team.  You will be responsible for the development, design, and evaluation of electronic systems for our comm products, and collaborating with the Mechanical and Chemical Engineering teams to achieve stated product goals.   This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace and works well with a highly talented group of individual.

Responsibilities
Assessment of requirements, embedded system architecture, component selection, design, simulation, review, schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing and assembly support, debug, test, and written reports and documentation.
Utilize a variety of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to capture schematics, lay out PCBAs, generate fabrication and assembly release packages, etc.
Operate as the sole electronics engineer on cross-functional engineering project teams.
Communicate directly or indirectly with customers in person or remotely to clarify requirements and concerns, provide project status updates.
Design and analyze electronic devices to global standards and regulations, including (but not limited to) those for safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
Support the building of test equipment, fixtures, and prototypes.
Troubleshoot design issues as they arise.
Conduct component level debug and provide solutions to complex problems.
Independently perform tests or experiments, observe and record results.
Conduct characterization level testing and reporting for components and electrical systems.
Help to build and implement documentation and process improvement within the organization.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
7 years of relevant RF hardware and system design for industrial electronic products.
Expert proficiency in professional Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools: Altium Designer and/or Mentor Xpedition strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience in design, development and launch of high-volume electronic products.
Operation of test equipment, including (but not limited) to oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads.
Proficiency in Design for Manufacture (DFM), Electrical Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) including Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Signal Integrity (SI), and Power Integrity (PI).
Demonstrated mastery of embedded digital and analog electronic system design and PCB layout best practices.
Understanding of FPGA RTL development, including ability in Verilog or VHDL ideal.
Extreme proficiency in MS software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Attributes
Excellent analytical, detailing communication skills with demonstrated ability to write and speak persuasively.
Highly organized and unbelievable follow-up and follow-through.
Ability to perform under pressure, work with a wide variety of constituents and meet deadlines.
A serious sense of urgency and strong work ethic, highly intuitive, desire to show initiative.
Approach to work that is positive, solution-oriented, optimistic and enthusiastic.


About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 


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Electrical Engineer
We are looking for an individual to work for an industry leader our clients team who has a passion for learning, innovation, and problem solving. You will be working on challenging and interesting projects for a dynamic company that values a pioneering spirit. By creating new products, components, and prototype systems, you will be a key part our team as we continually grow and develop our products.

Responsibilities
Analyze, interpret, and develop electrical system/subsystem requirements and specifications.
Allocate requirements across module-level design elements and conduct trade studies.
Perform risk assessments and generates risk mitigation plans and strategies.
Create electrical system architectures and develops detailed designs.
Establish electronic hardware interface controls.
Develop and release electronic hardware documentation.
Develop and perform verification and validation procedures against operational and function requirements.
Conduct testing/analysis of avionics/electrical components, equipment, and systems.
Establish technical performance metrics making sure we are continually getting better and delivering superior products.
Diagnose operational anomalies and makes design improvements and/or modifications.
Participate in project design reviews to stay an industry leader with new designs and ideas.
Mentor junior level engineers on the team to help encourage innovation and diverse thoughts in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications
Specific Experience Required:
CAD Tools: Experience with Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
Simulation: Signal Integrity simulation, Power Integrity simulation and Circuit Analysis tools (E.g. LTSpice, HyperLynx).
Test and Debug: Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Digital Multi-meter, Programmable Load and other test tools.
Circuit Design: Knowledge and understanding of circuit design.
Other: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.

Strongly Desired
Familiar with analog, digital, power distribution and EMI/EMC fundamentals.
Familiarity of rigid PCB technologies, Ethernet, RS232, and VeriLog.
Programming skills: FPGA SOC/microcontroller, Verilog, Embedded-C.
Prior experience as a mentor or lead in a project management capacity.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-8 years of experience in electronics hardware.
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 3-6 years of experience in electronics hardware.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 


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Engineering Project Manager 
Our client is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join their team in New York, NY. An Engineering Project Manager is sought to join an ambitious, well-funded interdisciplinary research group based in New York City. This hire is sought to track and coordinate engineering, scientific, operational, and commercial projects across the group; liaise with various departments within the company and with outside firms; and assist with group-wide planning. Successful hires must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership ability, superior organizational, analytical and quantitative skills, and an obsessive attention to detail. 

Requirements
At least 2-3 years of experience in managing/coordinating projects across cross-functional teams
Experience in managing technical projects is a plus
Vendor management experience is a plus
Scientific (chemistry, biology, physics, math, etc.) or engineering/computer science background is preferred but not mandatory
Excellent communication and quantitative skills

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

Escrow Specialist
Our growing client is looking for an Escrow Specialist to join their team. This role is heavily involved with ensuring taxes and interest within loans are accurate are compliant. This company offers great benefits and is looking for the best talent to continue building upon their success.

Escrow Specialist Responsibilities 
Review and analyze data related to taxes and interest.
Ensure liens are paid.
Perform tax research and minimize fees.
Stay up to date with regulatory guidelines and ensure accounts are compliant. 
Support team members with ad-hoc reporting or projects. 

Escrow Specialist Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field. 
1+ years of related experience. 
Knowledge related to escrow or tax analysis preferred. 
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Access. 
Exposure to SQL, VBA, Python preferred. 
Exceptional communication skills and team-oriented.
Strong quantitative analysis skills.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Head of Talent Acquisition
Our client is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to join their team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing and measuring short-, medium- and long-term talent acquisition strategies that help drive the business at their Seattle, WA and Boulder, CO sites. The position will deliver effective and timely recruiting solutions to source, assess, interview and hire exceptional talent.

Responsibilities
Design, operationalize and monitor metrics-based strategies that drive a best-in-class talent acquisition program.
Effectively manage, coach and train staff to consistently deliver exceptional results in all aspects of the full recruiting process. Provide leadership for Recruiting team.
Develop strong and effective relationships with RPO partners. Lead daily meetings, resolve bottle necks and escalate matters where needed.
Build and maximize team talent, cultivating an environment of high performance.
Build dashboards, KPIs and other leading and lagging metrics that measure program effectiveness. Maximize the effectiveness of the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking system. Make timely adjustments to approaches and strategies when needed.
Ensure alignment of recruiting strategies and key business priorities to identify, attract, and hire diverse talent within a competitive landscape.
Liaise with business leadership and Human Resources to ensure recruitment efforts are meeting the short, mid, and long term needs of the business.
Strategically identify sources of top talent for corporate positions across key functional areas.
Proactively develop talent pipelines at all levels and ensure engagement until hire.
Develop and implement initiatives and projects that support employer branding as well as diversity and inclusion.
Pull and analyze data to understand departmental / team effectiveness and opportunities.
Develop new external partnerships and manage existing external relationships to facilitate professional networking and brand awareness.

Qualifications
Results-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in an independent and visible position in a fast and dynamic working environment.
Demonstrated success developing and managing professional relationships with the ability to influence leadership.
Strong consultation, collaboration, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate a positive, passionate, curious, and solution-oriented approach.
Ability to perform well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
The ability to deliver results in an ambiguous environment and be able to simplify the complex.
Experience scaling a team through tremendous growth periods.
Experience using Linkedin Recruiter and other social recruiting platforms, job boards, target company cold-calling and other sourcing mechanisms to identify candidates.
Proven success in assessing and utilizing effective tools, processes, and best practices to improve recruitment.
Other duties may be assigned to this position.
 
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
8-10+ years of progressively responsible Talent Acquisition experience.
At least 4 years of experience leading and driving successful Talent Acquisition team(s).
Experience working with RPO partners.
Knowledge and experience optimizing Applicant Tracking Systems.
Broad Human Resources experience.
Understanding of the biopharmaceutical market.
Demonstrated understanding of recruiting trends and an openness to pioneering new practices.
Experience using technology and social media to recruit top talent.
Demonstrated ability to handle a high volume of open roles.
Additional education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.



Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 
 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***

Information Security Architecture Consultant
Our client is seeking an Information Security Architecture Consultant to join their team in Hillsboro, OR. As an Information Security Architecture Consultant, you will join a diverse team of technical experts in building a world-class security technical advisory and thought-leadership organization.  

The Information Security Architecture Consultant serves as an internal security consultant from the Corporate Information Security (CIS) department to other internal Business Units, providing information security direction to these internal customers; enabling the business to rapidly innovate and deploy services while minimizing risks to the Brand.

This internal consulting focuses on the areas of Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Risk and Compliance, Secure Development Lifecycle Management, Application Security (WWW and Mobile) and Business to Business Security. We work under a center-led business-partner model, and as such, strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills are a must.

Responsibilities 
Consult with both technology and business teams to identify priorities and security capability requirements and incorporate these requirements into the security strategy.
Reference direction set by the Corporate Information Security team (CIS) and the technology teams.
Drive consumption and adoption of the existing CIS security services .
Evaluate and recommend activities to support te Information Security Program.
Coordinate with cross functional teams for alignment and establish practices for validation of controls throughout the design and delivery lifecycle.
Facilitate business & technology risk decisions
Apply the security control standards and practices to be embedded within each system and environment.
Provide critical input and guidance to ensure that the Business is aligned appropriately with Corporate Information Security when considering key priorities such as business requirements, industry threat landscape, and risk appetite of the company.
Work closely with internal Business end-to-end in releasing secure and compliant infrastructure, applications and experiences at the speed of business.
Partner with business and technology to provide expert security guidance into design and implementation of internal Business capabilities.
Ability to work on site full time is required.

Successful candidates will accomplish these responsibilities by:
Leveraging your broad IT and Information Security skills and experience to advise and consult with internal customers.
Effectively communicating & influencing at the program management, technical lead, and senior leadership levels.
Partner with business and technology to provide expert security guidance into design and implementation of enterprise capabilities.
Consult with both technology and business teams to identify priorities and security capability requirements and incorporate these requirements into the security strategy.
Work closely with different work streams end-to-end in releasing secure and compliant infrastructure, applications and experiences at the speed of business.
Good understanding of business requirements, industry threat landscape, and business risk appetite.


Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business Information Management or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security or information technology disciplines.
CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SANS or related certifications strongly preferred but equivalent knowledge will be considered.
Ability to work on site full time is required.

Communication skills
Strong technical knowledge and confidence in communicating with both highly technical audiences and non-highly technical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate across all areas and levels of the business and to comprehend complex business initiatives.
Ability to adjust communication style and approach, from strategic leadership to highly technical audiences.
Proven ability to pull a diverse group of individuals with different goals together and facilitate productive discussions driving towards results.

Technical skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proven experience in identifying solutions for complex problems. 
Motivated self-starter who is has a track record of taking ownership of information security challenges and driving them to resolution.
Proven ability to work within a matrixed organization to influence and drive results.
Experience with cloud services highly beneficial: AWS, Azure, SAP.



Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 
 

Loss Mitigation Junior Underwriter
Our client is growing and is looking for a Loss Mitigation Junior Underwriter to join their team. This company is a leader of its industry providing superior products to its customers with exceptional service at top of mind.

Loss Mitigation Junior Underwriter Responsibilities
Process and track incoming claims.
Ensure deposits are correctly applied promptly.
Assist with reporting requests and requests for information.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to progress loans.
Evaluate income and expense information to determine financial situations. 
Additional duties as needed.

Loss Mitigation Junior Underwriter Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
3 years of underwriting experience.
Proficient in using MS Office Suite with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
Problem solving mindset.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Loss Mitigation Manager
Our client is looking for a Loss Mitigation Manager to join their team. The Loss Mitigation Manager is responsible for the oversight of the call center, web services, and refinance opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing team!

Loss Mitigation Manager Responsibilities 
Assist in the management of all aspects of customer contact processes including customer service and loss mitigation.
Manage day to day operations of the call center area to ensure smooth work flow and to achieve predetermined goals.
Create SQL dashboards and reporting tools to track metrics.
Build an effective team committed to delivering world-class customer care and achieving department and organization goals.
Accurately assess the strengths and development needs of employees including timely and specific feedback and performance management.
Develop and implement effective policies and procedures to ensure timely, accurate, cost-effective, and excellent service.
Identify and analyze escalated problems and provide guidance to team members for resolution.
Negotiate solutions and acts as a liaison with internal and external customers when needed.

Loss Mitigation Manager Qualifications 
Previous supervisory experience with the ability to coach and develop employees.
Loss mitigation experience required.
Experience building dashboards and creating reports for metrics using SQL required.
Ability lead a team to reach performance objectives and goals.
Exceptional verbal and written interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using MS Office Suite required.
Highly detail-oriented and able to organize multiple priorities. 

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Marketing Automation Specialist
The Marketing Automation Specialist is responsible for executing digital marketing campaigns in a rapidly changing environment, driving lead, pipeline and revenue for software solutions. This role works collaboratively across the marketing team, sales team, product team and executive staff to drive high performing marketing campaigns to both customers and prospects that help to elevate the brand in the market and drive a tangible impact on revenue.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the execution of demand generation campaigns.
Collaborate with marketing managers weekly on the schedule of EDM, social media and web campaigns to ensure a strong demand generation plan for specific market segments.
Schedule and send EDM campaigns in Marketo, ensuring all projects are completed in a timely manner
Responsible for checking and validating all segmentations on outgoing communications; requires an in-depth knowledge of internal data and products.
Facilitate A/B testing, automated trigger campaigns and other techniques that improve conversion rates and lead generation.
Develop behavior-based marketing (lead scoring) and nurture campaigns.
Manage the digital campaign calendar leveraging project management software.
Serve as the Marketo Administrator and Marketing Automation SME within the organization.
Optimizes marketing automation processes, including Marketo integration with website, Salesforce.com and other systems.
Educates the rest of the marketing team on best practices for marketing automation.
Troubleshoots and resolves issues as they arise.
Stays up to speed on new Marketo releases and functionality.
Investigates other supporting technology that can help improve marketing effectiveness.
Provides direction to Marketing Coordinator in support of campaign execution.
 
Reporting & Analysis
Reports weekly on campaign results and shares best practices for adoption across the Marketing team
Monthly reporting on macro trends to Executive Management and extended functions to highlight campaign impact on the business and areas for improvement
Ad hoc reporting to support LDR and sales productivity, including top account reporting and analysis, attribution reporting etc.

Competencies
Proficient in Marketo and Salesforce and well versed in marketing automation best practices within a B2B technology environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with Sales, Marketing and Executive Management, and work comfortably across business units.
Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Handles confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.
Enjoys sharing ideas with the team and collaborating. Works well with multiple types of work-styles.
Is self-driven and strives for continual improvement and measurable results.
Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to insuring timely, quality solutions for a wide array of stakeholders.
Listens effectively, transmits information accurately and understandably, and actively seeks feedback.
Effectively presents and explains information to others with various levels of knowledge.
Well-organized, self-directed team player. Remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, prioritizes time well and is able to adjust to unexpected changes.
 
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience with Marketo, Salesforce and other marketing automation tools.
Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, or Communications or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
Experience developing and managing key performance indicators related to marketing campaign performance – such as SQLs, pipeline and revenue attribution and related metrics such as open rates, CTR, conversion rates etc.
Experience working in mid-to-large sized marketing teams and collaborating with other functions such as sales, LDR, demand generation, web, product marketing, events and PR.
 

Preferred
Experience working in a mid-to-large size B2B technology marketing organization.
Experience working in a fast paced environment.
Marketo Certified Expert.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

Mortgage Specialist
Our growing Portland client has an immediate need for a Mortgage Specialist to join their team. This role will be assisting with the underwriting, processing, and/or closing tasks. This company has a long history in the northwest for more than 70 years with top priorities focused on building a strong relationship with its clients and customers while providing the best services. 

Mortgage Specialist Responsibilities 
Evaluate risks and follow up for additional information to assess loan decisions.
High volume processing of loans. 
Maintain documentation and ensure compliance.
Calculate and prepare close statement. 
Review title and credit reports.
Collect and distribute funds and send required paperwork to appropriate parties.
Assist with final closing tasks. 

Mortgage Specialist Qualifications
1+ years of mortgage underwriting, processing, funding, or closing experience; Fannie Mae experience highly preferred.
Associates/Bachelor's degree a plus. 
Working knowledge of mortgage loan processing and relevant legal regulations.
Excellent communication, written, and verbal skills.
Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Detail-oriented with strong data analysis skills.
Strong decision making skills. 

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.
 

Part-Time Accounts Receivable Assistant
Our growing tech client is looking for a flexible and motivated Part-Time Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their accounting team. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the Part-Time Accounts Receivable Assistant
Verify sales orders.
Create invoices matching the approved orders. 
Maintain paper and electronic AR records. 
Assist with posting payments. 
Sort and mail out invoices when needed. 
Additional accounting and/or administrative duties as needed.

Part-Time Accounts Receivable Assistant Qualifications
1 year of accounts receivable, invoices, or general accounting experience.
ERP systems knowledge; NetSuite a plus.
Proficient in using MS Office Suite including Excel; familiar with Adobe products a plus. 
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Team player.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Part-Time Loan Assistant
Our client is looking for a Part-Time Loan Assistant to join their team. This company started in Oregon over 65 years ago and prides itself on being one of the best in their industry. This position will be assisting with the loan set up and managing the documentation to ensure it meets lending regulations.

Part-Time Loan Assistant Responsibilities
Review documents for accuracy. 
Track and monitor loans in process.
Process payments, fees, and payoffs. 
Coordinate with customers and loan officers regarding sign off.
Keep up to date with industry regulations and policies.
Provide administrative support for the department.

Part-Time Loan Assistant Qualifications
3 years of related lending experience; experience with complex reporting and documents highly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal skills. 
Proficient in using MS Office Suite.
Strong mathematical and decision making skills. 
High attention to detail and organized. 


Temporarily working remote due to COVID-19
#LI-Remote

Patent Engineer
Our client has an immediate need for a Patent Engineer in Vancouver, WA.

Responsibilities
Draft response to office actions.
Create claim charts and confirm claim amendments.
Review and prepare additional material for PCT and national phase filing.
Manage prosecution schedules.
Collaboration with IP and R&D internal teams to communicate results and development targets.
Excellent teamwork and written and oral communication skills are essential.  
Creativity, responsibility, self-direction and self-motivation are hallmarks of our team and we expect the same from all who join us.  Some domestic and international travel required.  
Must be able to work extended hours.  Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.  Must have command of the English language adequate to communicate technical information.

Must – Skills / Knowledge:
Proven record of managing patent prosecutions in the areas of signal processing, and/or communication technology, especially in regard to standardized technologies, e.g., 3GPP LTE or NR or 802.11.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing office actions from both U.S. and international patent offices.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing international search reports.
Demonstrated experience in drafting office action responses and/or directions for filing attorney.
Demonstrated experience developing claim charts and patent maps.

Desired – Skills / Knowledge:
Expertise in signal processing, and/or communication technologies domain.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience working with inventors to refine claim charts and patent maps.
Experience working with attorneys to create responses to office actions.
Experience working with international attorneys and filings.
Good knowledge of 3GPP related or similar standardized technologies, such as LTE, NR, 802.11, etc.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

Payroll Administrator
Our client is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their Portland team. This company started in the Pacific Northwest growing to international operations. A key part of the organization's culture revolves around their employees and supporting each other.

Payroll Administrator Responsibilities
Ensure payroll transactions are accurate and processed timely. 
Verify payroll, compensation, and benefit calculations. 
Correspond with third-party vendors and tax contacts.
Ensure compliance with payroll and wage laws. 
Prepare payroll reports. 
Balance payroll accounts and solves payroll discrepancies. 
Assist with audit requests and provide requested documentation. 
Implement and maintain payroll processing systems. 

Payroll Administrator Qualifications
Associates degree; CPP certification a plus. 
5 years of union and non-union payroll experience; experience with multi-state or international a plus.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll taxation.
Familiar with using payroll software; JD Edwards a plus. 
Proficient in using MS Office Suite.
Excellent attention to detail and organization.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Payroll Specialist  
Our client, headquartered in Portland, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This a great opportunity to work with a close-knit tenured team with the opportunity to grow!

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities 
Process semi-monthly payroll, distributing paychecks, and direct deposits; journal entries and reconciliations.
Input employee status and payroll/benefits related updates
Complete garnishments and employment verifications including tax liens, tax reports, and child support.
Address payroll discrepancies and answer payroll-related inquires.
Reconcile and arrange payment for benefit bills.
Assist with federal and state tax filings.

Payroll Specialist Qualifications 
Associate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related area preferred.
2 years’ in payroll and benefits administration experience.
Proficiency in MS Office including intermediate Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
Prior experience with processing multi-state payroll and reporting.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. 

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Post Closing Specialist
Our client is looking for a Post Closing Specialist to support their home lending processes. This company started in Oregon over 65 years ago and prides themselves on their work-life balance and company reputation within the industry. 

Post Closing Specialist Responsibilities
Ensure loans meet requirements and have all required documentation. 
Monitor issued loans and activate payments. 
Maintain electronic loan files within the system.
Partner with internal customers to provide exceptional customer service.
Assist with coaching and training team members. 
Keep up to date on loan-related regulations.

Post Closing Specialist Qualifications
2+ years of mortgage lending, processing, funding, title, and/or escrow experience. 
Strong knowledge of general mortgage flow and functions and mortgage/lending regulations.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills. 
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Thrives in a team environment and driven.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Power BI Specialist
Our client’s Business Intelligence team is adding a Business Intelligence Specialist to help deliver and support data and analytics solutions. Their technical teams are tightly integrated and collaborate closely with stakeholders across several different lines of business on data strategy and objectives. Team members are expected to gather information to ensure business requirements are being fulfilled throughout the entire data & analytics lifecycle. 

Power BI Specialist Responsibilities
Partnering with business areas to assess reporting, analysis and data visualization needs.
Developing knowledge of local business processes and recommending technology-driven process improvements.
Assisting in the documentation of requirements and specifications.
Partnering with technical subject matter experts to determine and document the optimal design
Developing, testing and deploying smaller reporting and end user computing solutions.
Collaborating with business unit and internal associates on the execution of larger projects identified within the business unit.
Facilitating change and innovation to legacy systems and processes.
Design and implement visualizations based on KPI calculations, perspectives, hierarchy structures, scorecards that identify patterns, trends and exceptions.
Uses data to tell meaningful stories to clients and stakeholders. 

Power BI Specialist Qualifications
2–5 years’ experience building content and dashboards in business intelligence and data visualization tools. 
1-2 years professional experience using Power BI.
Strong desire to innovate and advance internal technologies and processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word and Excel).
Proven experience using databases and SQL queries to access and analyze data.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines.
Highly motivated to make impactful improvements for our business partners.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Computer Science/Information Technology or MIS, or equivalent work experience.
3 - 5 Experience in a corporate environment, preferably in an analytical role.
Knowledge of various SDLC and process methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum, etc.).


Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

 

Product Manager
Our client is seeking a Product Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for managing a full line of printing products and related inks for marking on packaged goods, packaging and industrial materials. The Product Manager is responsible for strategic planning through tactical activities and drives innovative product strategies to grow consumer and customer demand, market share, sales and profitability. This role interacts with customers and potential buyers, spending time in the market to consolidate market needs with company vision into plans for product development and delivery. The Product Manager works in tight alignment with business development, product marketing and product support functions to maximize depth of market understanding and effectiveness of product strategy and execution across the organization. 

Responsibilities
Develops market insights through market, competitive and customer research.
Crafts product strategy, product vision, roadmaps, lifecycle and release priorities that align to company goals.
Defines target market segments and personas. Identifies and fully understands market/technical applications and develops use cases.
Manages technical requirements and whole product definition, feature prioritization and defect/enhancement triage.
Works with compliance and quality departments to understand and plan for regulatory requirements.
Creates and manages product launch plans and leads cross functional teams for pre-and post-launch activities.
Ensures sales, support and operational readiness for launch and ongoing product success. Trains support and sales engineering functions on product features and benefits for various application scenarios.
Manages financial and market performance of product line(s), including unit and revenue forecasting and performance analysis.
Establishes global pricing strategy and plans.
Works closely with leadership to define the growth agenda and to develop plans supporting key initiatives.
Provides subject matter expertise across the organization for target market intelligence and product applications.
 

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
8+ years progressive product management experience with complex B2B products required.
Fluency with mechanical, electrical and/or chemical concepts. Experience in inkjet, industrial automation or manufacturing production applications ideal.
Demonstrated ability to translate information from multiple sources into cohesive decisions.
Regular (30%) travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally is required.
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
 

 

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

 

Product Mananger Hardware
Our client is seeking a Product Manager Hardware to join their team. This role is responsible for managing a full line of printing products and related inks for marking on packaged goods, packaging and industrial materials. The Product Manager is responsible for strategic planning through tactical activities and drives innovative product strategies to grow consumer and customer demand, market share, sales and profitability. This role interacts with customers and potential buyers, spending time in the market to consolidate market needs with company vision into plans for product development and delivery. The Product Manager works in tight alignment with business development, product marketing and product support functions to maximize depth of market understanding and effectiveness of product strategy and execution across the organization. The selected candidate needs experience working with both hardware and software.

Responsibilities
Develops market insights through market, competitive and customer research.
Crafts product strategy, product vision, roadmaps, lifecycle and release priorities that align to company goals.
Defines target market segments and personas. Identifies and fully understands market/technical applications and develops use cases.
Manages technical requirements and whole product definition, feature prioritization and defect/enhancement triage.
Works with compliance and quality departments to understand and plan for regulatory requirements.
Creates and manages product launch plans and leads cross functional teams for pre-and post-launch activities.
Ensures sales, support and operational readiness for launch and ongoing product success. Trains support and sales engineering functions on product features and benefits for various application scenarios.
Manages financial and market performance of product line(s), including unit and revenue forecasting and performance analysis.
Establishes global pricing strategy and plans.
Works closely with leadership to define the growth agenda and to develop plans supporting key initiatives.
Provides subject matter expertise across the organization for target market intelligence and product applications.
 

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
8+ years progressive product management experience with complex B2B products required.
Fluency with mechanical, electrical and/or chemical concepts. Experience in inkjet, industrial automation or manufacturing production applications ideal.
Fluency with mechanical, electrical and/or chemical concepts. Experience in inkjet, industrial automation or manufacturing production applications ideal.
Demonstrated ability to translate information from multiple sources into cohesive decisions.
Regular (30%) travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally is required.
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
 

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 
 

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***

Python/React Engineer
Our client is seeking an experienced Python/React Engineer for an upcoming project in their Survey Platform engineering team builds and supports a suite of applications for market researchers using technologies like Python, Ruby, Elixer, JavaScript, (React/Ember) and AWS.

They are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in software engineering skills and experience working in a team environment. Their teams work closely together and are highly collaborative. If you like rolling up your sleeves and solving complex problems with creativity, you’ll fit right in! 
This position will be working on a dedicated project to add large lists of data that can be used as a re-usable resource for end-users.

This will include:
Working to upload large CSV/Excel files, Parsing those files.
Build UIs to manage these large lists and
Build out filter logic like: selecting all rows that equal X. 
Create a set of APIs to be able to do this programmatically. 

Responsibilities Include:
Working with the Product team to plan application features.
Working with the QA team to develop test plans.
Writing code/delivering feature.
Troubleshooting/bug fixing.
Contributing to their engineering culture.

Qualifications:
-3-5 years’ in Python/React. 

Their Stack:
Python/Ruby/Elixer
Javascript (React/Ember)
AWS


Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

 

Quality ISO Manager Responsibilities 
Monitors and charts on a monthly basis the certification for the measuring instruments used in the shop.
Monitors, charts and writes non-conformants.
Charts, monitors and audits vendor performance.
Trains employees on use of measuring instruments.
Trains employees on Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing (GDT).
Writes procedures and completes forms for the quality of product.

This position will have 1-2 direct reports.

Quality ISO Manager Qualifications
Experience as a sheet metal quality inspector, sheet metal machine operator or QC Manager required. 
Formal QC Management training preferred. 
Ability to use Word and Excel.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

 

Senior Accountant 
Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This organization offers a nice office space, a relaxed team environment, and a very tenured employee base.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities 
Prepare journal entries, GL, account reconciliations. 
Support payroll processing and tax reporting.
Track account balances and set up invoices/funding for grants.
Support new hire orientations and collaborate with managers on employee handbook updates. 
Assist with special projects and additional finance duties. 

Senior Accountant Qualifications  
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or similar field.
3+ years of accounting and HR experience; Non-profit and grant experience highly preferred.
Strong understanding of General Ledger and close functions and GAAP.
Experience with Fund Accounting software. 
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
Able to multi-task competing priorities and projects. 

Senior Accountant
Our Vancouver client is looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to support their accounting team. This is a great opportunity to join a longstanding internationally operating manufacturing leader.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities
Prepare journal entries and financial statements. 
Analyze and reconcile GL accounts.
Ensure month-end/year-end close is completed accurately and on time.
Cross-train and support accounting activities. 
Provide financial information to internal departments as requested.
Ad-hoc projects and financial reporting as needed.

Senior Accountant Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
4+ years of progressive experience; familiar with manufacturing. 
Solid knowledge of GAAP, close processes, and GL.
Proficient in using an ERP system.
Intermediate MS Excel skills. 
Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
Ability to meet deadlines with multiple priorities. 

Senior Financial Analyst
This is an exciting role within the organization, partnering with division leaders across the company. This key role offers excellent visibility and the opportunity to support budget and forecasting activities.

Senior Financial Analyst Responsibilities
Review and analyze financial reports and variance analysis of budget to actual results.
Support the budgeting and forecasting processes. 
Serve as a primary contact for questions regarding financial reviews and analysis.
Compile and analyze data to create reports for management and to support financial results. 
Identify financial risks and deliver recommendations.
Prepare critical schedules comparing performance to KPIs.
Develop models and analyses.
Ad-hoc reports, analysis, and projects as required.

Senior Financial Analyst Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. 
5+ years of forecasting, budging, and financial analysis experience.
Strong understanding of financial concepts/models and database skills. 
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills.
ERP systems experience preferred; experience with a CPM software highly preferred. 
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Temporarily working remote due to COVID-19.
#LI-Remote

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Senior Manager of Demand Planning
Our international tech client is looking for a Senior Manager of Demand Planning. This is an excellent opportunity to continue building your career leading the supply chain team.

Senior Manager of Demand Planning Responsibilities 
Supervise a team of managers.
Oversee the supply and demand for products.
Partner with internal stakeholders to build strategies, monitor statuses, and demand profiles.
Serve as the primary contact for production and supply inquiries and issues.
Support planning cycles and processes.
Establish metrics to support the organization’s goals.
Assess and develop mitigation risk plans.
Additional duties and projects as needed.

Senior Manager of Demand Planning Qualifications 
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
7 years of supply chain management, forecasting, or planning experience.
Experience in a high-tech manufacturing industry.
Familiar with ERP Systems; SAP or Agile a plus.
Strong MS Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large sets of data.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Analytical and able to meet deadlines.

Senior Demand Planning Manager
Our client is currently hiring for a Senior Demand Planning Manager to join their Team. This position will be located in Portland, OR. The Senior Demand Planning Manager will be accountable for overseeing the balance of supply and demand for a diverse product portfolio as well as supervise a small team of material managers who serve as the primary point of contact for production and NPI supply escalations.  The scope of supply monitoring will span the full extent of the embedded computing and telecom hardware product supply chain.

Responsibilities
Anticipate supply constraints and make recommendations on how to mitigate the constraint such that supply requirements are being met on time. Inform NPI/BU leadership of expected supply shortages, providing supporting and the recovery action plan.
Partner with Business Operations to understand demand profiles, product life cycles and product build strategies. Address escalations from customers, providing regular status updates as required.
Provide sound guidance to team of direct reports so that the business-critical tasks they perform are executed properly.
Understand thoroughly the daily, weekly, monthly planning cycles and all adjacent supporting processes.
Constructively confront process changes that pose conflict to NPI supply planning, and propose creative solutions that enhance processes, improve human resource efficiency by working with Business Operations team, Ops PMs, PMs and adjacent organizations.
Manages and takes responsibility for multiple medium sized programs/technology by applying up-to-date supply chain management knowledge to meet deadlines.
Establishes key program metrics and manages team to act outside their comfort zone to ensure program success when metrics deviate from Plan of Record.
Drives teams to identify program issues/risks and create risk mitigation plans.
Promotes program vision and objectives within the team, ensures program objectives are met or exceeded.
Promotes adoption of processes by applying best practices, identifying and executing process improvement initiatives across the supply chain and operations teams.

Qualifications
BA/BS in a business related, technical or supply chain field.
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in supply chain management, forecasting, material planning and purchasing.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a high technology manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience working within global teams from a satellite location.
Experience with outsourced manufacturing.
Proven analytical skills and strong ability to utilize MS excel to manage large data sets.
Familiarity with industry ERP and data management systems (e.g. SAP, Agile).
Ability to build teamwork and mutual respect with suppliers and internal organizations.
Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently or within a team environment with minimum supervision.
Must be able and willing to work within and support company values.


About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 
 

Senior Scientific Editor
Our client is seeking a Senior Scientific Editor to work with their scientists and engineers on the preparation and writing of scientific manuscripts, primarily in the area of computational chemistry, structural biology, software, and hardware for biomolecular simulations. Responsibilities will include coordinating (and contributing to) the writing and editing of manuscripts, corresponding with journals, and working with the group’s senior members to communicate both particular research results and the lab’s long-term scientific mission.

Qualifications
Proven formal scientific editing and/or writing experience.
Experience writing, editing, and shaping scientific manuscripts is a plus.
Management of multiple ongoing editorial projects.
Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biology, physics, applied math, computer science or a similar field.
Familiarity with computation and some knowledge of molecular biophysics would be an advantage.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.”

Site Reliability Engineer
As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be focused on maximum availability, observability, reliability, security, and performance for Digital Experiences.

SREs perform deep problem analysis, detect infrastructure or code defects, define, report, and create observability processes for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and work with product delivery teams to provide long term solutions to production issues.

Site Reliability Engineer Responsibilities 
We are looking for talented and passionate full stack developers with knowledge of datacenter infrastructure and cloud platforms who can bring the following:
Ability to observe, diagnose, and develop fixes for production issues quickly and efficiently. 
Ability to develop and drive real time monitoring solutions that provide visibility into site health and key performance indicators.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal). They must be able to clearly articulate issues and their impact(s).
Working understanding of IT service management (Incident, Problem, Change and Knowledge management).
Ability to work across teams (business and technical) to continuously analyze system performance in production, troubleshoot consumer reported issues, and proactively identify areas in need of optimization.
Practical experience in application reliability practices/production support for consumer facing web and/or mobile experiences or a strong technical skill-set combined with a desire to learn.

Site Reliability Engineer Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other relevant subject area.
Basic understanding of DNS, Networking, Virtualization, Linux.
Expertise in designing/building/supporting scalable cloud-based Micro Services preferred.
Design and development experience with a modern language like Java preferred.
Proficiency with JavaScript on frontend (React, Angular, etc.) and backend (Node.js) components preferred.
Experience in other modern enterprise languages (functional or other – Scala, Python, Golang, etc.) is a plus.
Experience with No-SQL databases like DynamoDb, Cassandra, etc. a plus.
Good understanding of RESTful APIs. 
Basic understanding of common tools for service management, agile, and observability: ServiceNow, Jira, Jenkins, Splunk, New Relic, SignalFX.
Background with ITIL or Lean a plus.

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible VanderHouwen contractors and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

Senior Software Developer
Our client is creating the products of the factory of the future.  They are creating poducts that intuitively couple user experience with deeply embedded real-time machines. Remotely run factories, predictive repair and maintenance and mass customization. They have a unique vision for what the factory of the future will be, and we need you to help us turn this vision into reality. Our client has an immediate need for a Senior Software Engineer and Lead. The Software Team leader will be the intellectual energy behind our new product development. They are introducing a cutting-edge technology and are building a environment for hosting a broad variety of microservices to optimize our customer experience and ease feature development. 

On the technical side, they are looking for has been involved in developing full-stack software in embedded products for at least eight years. You will lead a team includes UI/UX creators, Hosted (i.e. web) developers, API designers, Linux kernel work, common services, microservice feature development, and machine interfaces. You will have expertise in all phases of product development life-cycle, including concept and prototype analysis, design, production launch, sustaining production, and end-of-life support of designed equipment.
As a project lead you are process oriented and results focused. You are either a Certified Scrum Master or have significant experience in Agile best practices. You have the breadth of experience to be able to tailor processes to individuals and projects. You are both a cheerleader and coach that solicits collaboration and commitment from the entire team.
Individually, you are driven. You are recognized as exceptional, but you continue to strive for self-improvement. You may be published, are a member of forums, given technical presentations at conferences or work in the community. 

Responsibilities
SW architect and technical lead.
Technical assessment of proposed features/product enhancements.
Holistic system knowledge, ability to review code and assess side effects and impact.
Coding as needed.
Ultimate owner of development environment.
Assist in team growth, including staffing and mentoring.
Collaborate with remote teams.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with commiserate experience in software development.
8+ years previous development experience.
2+ years in a leadership role.
Expert with embedded Linux-based system design.
Deep knowledge of collaboration tools/environment.
Experience in service creation architecture.

Preferred
Work with several Linux disto’s – especially Raspbian, Fedora and Ubantu.
Familiar with Linux kernel and Uboot modification.
Framework experience with Electron, Docker, Vue.js and Node.js
Coding with C, C++, JavaScript, Python.
Source code management with Git, familiar with GPL, revision control, tagging strategies and security patches.
Project management JIRA, Teams, Confluence.
Common services MySQL, backup/restore, Update, revert, remote access.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).


About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws. 

Senior Software Developer
Our client is growing and we’re expanding their software engineering team! They are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated developers who can tackle complex problems and produce elegant solutions. You'll have experience with, and be passionate about, developing high performing products in a fast-paced environment. The initial focus of this role will be on back-end development that is .NET/C# focused, but this will evolve as our product and team continues to grow.

Senior Software Developer Responsibilities 
Develop, deliver, maintain, and implement high-quality technical solutions.
Follow overall architectural principles, frameworks, and standards.
Take technical ownership of functions/features or services as defined by the development team, participating in all phases of the project lifecycle.
Produce appropriate artifacts such as functional and operational requirements, and software prototypes.
Combine all elements of the program design and test it to ensure the program works as intended.
Proactively raises issues if specification will lead to quality, system performance, or architectural issues in product.
Collaborate with the QA team to ensure proper test plan, test coverage, test execution, and defect remediation.
Participate actively in an environment where you will both be mentored and mentor other engineers.
Demonstrate a self-directed and proactive approach to solving problems.
Additional assignments related to product development assigned by the company's Head of Technology.

Senior Software Developer Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience.
Development with PHP required.
Minimum 4 years development experience in C# .NET.
Minimum 4 years development experience in JavaScript, React.
Experience with SQL preferred.
Experience with networking protocols (TCP/UDP).
Experience building scalable REST services and consuming third party API’s.
Experience working with AWS.
Experience working in an Agile environment using tools like Jira or similar.

About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.

***Not able to use 3rd Party Agencies***

Senior Systems Engineer
The Senior Systems Engineer acts as a technical expert in the maintenance, support and implementation of the company’s internal servers and operating systems, both on premises and in the AWS public cloud. This position installs, configures and troubleshoots various operating systems, predominately Microsoft Systems for reliability, stability and performance. The Senior Systems Engineer is a key contributor to the IT team and provides technical insight and guidance to leadership for all Microsoft related infrastructure including Internal Certificates, DNS, DHCP, IIS, AD, Hyper-V clusters and respective storage.

Essential Position Functions:
Ability to translate system requirements into technical design and implement that design.
Support enterprise-wide applications and large-scale computing applications involving hundreds of users.
Perform high-level systems analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation and implementation of very complex applications that require a thorough knowledge of administrative and technical skills.
Apply higher-level business or technical principles and methods to very difficult technical problems to arrive at automated engineering solutions.
Support system upgrades and maintenance.
Design infrastructure to maintain system security and high availability.
Analyze and isolate issues.
Monitor Systems to ensure security and availability to users.
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair complex systems, typically related to servers, hardware, operating systems, security, applications, database structures and data protection.
Practical experience with Virtualization best practices and implementation of Hyper-V / Vmware.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft SCCM, PowerShell, Group Policy and Cloud technologies like Azure/AWS.
Develop, test and implement complex scripts to automate common functions or system operations.
Provide training and mentoring to other team members on high-level design, implementation, and automation.
Research and investigate new capabilities of cloud services and other technologies. Provide timely insight and advice to leadership team to permit the leveraging of these technologies in future plans.
Cope in a technically complex and fast changing environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing priorities.

Non-Essential Position Functions:
Develop and implement various training, job aids and instruction for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications and databases.

Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field and seven years of professional information technology experience installing, maintaining and/or modifying operating system and/or network operating system software and associated hardware; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which will provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. 
Position requires 5-10 years of system administration experience and practical scripting experience with PowerShell, Python or other common scripting language. Experience with Amazon Web Services is desired and preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:
MCSE, AWS Associate Solutions Architect preferred. Knowledge of:
Operating systems and applications, and software troubleshooting.
Adept at using scripting languages like PowerShell and Python.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
Working knowledge of Network technologies as they relate to servers and systems.
Configuration of authentication and authorization of Active Directory services including federation.

Skill In:
Analytical thinking.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Multi-tasking.
Attention to detail.


Ability to:
Track, manage and ensure projects are kept on track, and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.
Understand and present complex concepts to internal and external team members.
Work well within a group and individually on projects.
Mentor other technical staff.
Strong customer service attitude to both internal and external customers.


About VanderHouwen 
VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen has been successfully placing experienced professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide.  Our recruitment teams are highly specialized in either Technology and IT, Engineering, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Our recruiters value building meaningful, professional relationships with each candidate as well as developing honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. Partner with us to land your next exciting career.

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal civil rights laws.