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

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.
 

Accounts Payable Specialist
Our Portland client is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support their AP team in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. This role requires someone who is dedicated, resourceful, and displays a positive attitude.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities
Full process AP invoicing.
Respond to vendor and employee AP inquiries.
Perform account reconciliations.
Run weekly check runs.
Manage payments.
Review ERP system entries for duplicate and incorrect payment information.
Matching to POs.
Vendor term agreements review and reconciliation.

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications
Associate degree a plus.
2 years of AP experience; experience in the construction industry highly preferred.
Knowledge of general ledger and basic accounting principles.
MS Office Suite experience, with proficiency in Excel.
Experience with ERP systems; 10-key by touch.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Administrative Assistant
A fast growing and innovative Portland based manufacturing company with a very cool product line has an immediate need for a flexible Administrative Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that offers solid benefits in an environment that allows for both personal and professional growth.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities 
Manage Executive team’s schedule using Outlook.
Monitor email, respond to inquiries, and provide general administrative support.
Coordinating travel arrangements for conferences, trainings, and seminars.
Maintain customer records accurately.
Produce, edit and reformat documents.
Create spreadsheets and reports in Excel and PowerPoint.
Assist in various projects as assigned.

Administrative Assistant Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
2+ years’ experience in an administrative, support, or scheduling role.
Excellent writing and verbal skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong attention to detail, organized, outgoing, and confident. 
Able to shift between multiple projects and priorities and meet deadlines.

Pay: $17.00 - 18.00 hourly

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.”

Accounts Payable Specialist
Our Portland client is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support their accounting team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an NW company with a cool product line.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist 
Handle high volume accounts payable duties. 
Process check runs, wires, and ACH payments. 
Match receipts with invoices. 
Identify and resolve AP related discrepancies.  
Manage records, documents, and reports. 
Assist with other accounting duties as needed. 

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications 
Associates degree in Accounting or Business preferred. 
3+ years of high volume accounts payable experience.
Previous experience using an accounting software.
Strong Microsoft Office and typing skills. 
Highly accurate with attention to detail. 
Ability to prioritize demands and manage time effectively.

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.

AR Deductions Specialist
Our client is growing their accounting team and is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This company is a global leader in technology embracing a professional and friendly collaborative environment.

AR Deductions Specialist Responsibilities 
Process and reconcile deductions; resolves unauthorized deductions.
Research customer issues, short pays, and proof of delivery.
Supports inter-company billing processes and month-end activities.
Perform reconciliation and runs statements as needed.
Process credit memos and adjustments.
Communicate with customers regarding collecting of past due accounts.
Complete administrative duties such as printing, sorting, mailing and posting cash as needed.

AR Deductions Specialist Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
2+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts receivables, deductions, and collections.
Knowledge of accounting systems; Oracle a plus.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication skills with a customer service focus. 
Highly organized with attention to detail.

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.

Collections Manager
Our client is seeking a tech-savvy Collections Manager to join their team. This company offers generous benefits and has been growing for more than 20 years. 

Collections Manager Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operation of the department; ensure calls are handled efficiently and effectively.
Train new hires and provide feedback to team members. 
Identify and coach on disciplinary and performance problems; respond/resolve employee relations issues.
Build out and monitor metrics and KPI's. 
Coordinate with other managers to discuss staffing needs, scheduling, training methods, and developing reward/recognition programs.
Establish and implement procedures and processes that align with the department’s strategy. 
Additional duties as needed.

Collections Manager Qualifications 
2+ years supervisory experience; financial services experience preferred. 
1+ years of collections experience within a call center environment.
1+ years experience developing metrics using SQL; familiar with Python a plus.
Advanced Excel (Familiar with Macros).
Excellent communication skills including negotiation and follow-up skills.
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize work on multiple tasks.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills with 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.

Collections Specialist
Our client is seeking a Collections 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. 

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

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

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.

Controller
Our client is looking for a Controller to join their team. This is a great opportunity to have high visibility and involvement with key executives and the organization’s international contacts.  

Controller Responsibilities 
Perform financial reporting and analysis, trend reporting.
Oversee month-end closing, AP, AR, and GL data.
Monitor financial statements and budgeting and forecasting.
Track costs, cash flow, and perform cost analysis.
Provide financial insight and recommendations to executives and management teams.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding and terminations, and personnel management activities.
Oversee the continuous development and implementation of financial internal controls, policy, best practices, and process improvements.

Controller Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
6+ years of accounting experience with 2+ years in a supervisory/leadership role.
Experience handling HR or Operations related functions and manufacturing background required.
Knowledge of GAAP.
Experience using ERP systems.
MS Office Suite experience, with strong skills in Excel.
Excellent communication and presentation 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.

Credit Manager 
Our client is seeking a Credit Manager to join their team. This is a very innovative company who is a world-class leader in their industry. 

Credit Manager Responsibilities
Mitigate risk but analyzing accounts’ credit limits and set payment terms accordingly.
Document credit decisions and account follow up and ensure compliance with legal and company policies.
Train and coach credit and collections staff.
Ensure orders are billed correctly according to POs; resolve and release orders held for credit review.
Analyze reports to allow for proper forecasting and meeting company goals.
Respond to customer questions regarding payments, inquires, issues and providing customer account statements updating the system. 
Assist with system updates, testing, documenting, and training the AR Team.
Act as the point of contact and provide required documentation to auditors.

Credit Manager Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance highly preferred.
5+ years credit and collections experience; experience leading a team highly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with ERP systems, Oracle preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Able to multi-task multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Organized with a high attention to detail. 
Strong analytical with critical thinking and problem-solving 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.

Cryptography and Secure Computation Researcher 
Our client is seeking a Cryptography and Secure Computations Researcher to join their team in Portland, Oregon. They tackle the hardest problems in computer science. They are a team of researchers and engineers who enjoy the challenge of problems that have never been solved before. Their mission is to assure trust in critical systems, including cryptosystems, that protect the privacy and integrity of information in the real world. They are currently seeking researchers to develop cryptographic techniques to assure this kind of information security for the last mile: during computation. The techniques they draw on include multi-party computation, homomorphic encryption, functional encryption, private information retrieval, program obfuscation, and zero-knowledge proofs.

Our clients engineers participate in one or more projects concurrently, and specific roles vary greatly according to skills, interests, and company needs. Your role might include cryptographic research, prototype development, diving deep to understand what our clients’ requirements really mean, formally verifying key aspects of our prototypes, or project leadership. 
Research that leads to publication is highly encouraged, providing lots of opportunity for advancing the state of the art.

Cryptography and Secure Computation Researcher Qualifications
Minimum of a MS in computer science or mathematics. 
PhD in CS or mathematics desired but optional.
Required Technical Expertise.
Significant fundamental or applied research focus in cryptography, and in particular, secure computation.
Demonstrated capability to take theoretical constructions and turn them into working implementations, and then optimize them toward practical use.
A pragmatic understanding of building practical, performant systems that incorporate such advanced cryptosystems into a smoothly integrated whole that meets the needs of our clients.
Must work well with customers, including building rapport, identifying needs, and communicating with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. 
Must be highly motivated and able to self-manage to deadlines and quality goals expected by those customers.
They are seeking people who can invent, learn, think, and inspire.
creativity and thrive on collaboration are rewarded.

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.

Data Engineering Tech Lead
Our client, a software consulting and engineering firm in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Data Engineering Tech Lead. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the technical expert responsible for design and implementation of BI, Analytics, & Big Data solutions providing high-value, timely analytics and data solutions to customers. You will be responsible for verifying requirements, defining architecture, developing an implementation plan, providing thought leadership for all data solutions, including designing data solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.

You will also provide direction to developers overseeing the development, unit testing and documentation for the developed solution and develop strong customer relationships for ongoing business. For success in this role, you will be experienced with the Cloud-based Data Solution Architectures, Software Development Life Cycle (including both Agile & Waterfall), Data Engineering and ETL tools/platforms, and data modeling practices.

Data Engineering Tech Lead Qualifications
7+ years Data Warehouse/Data Lake Architecture and Development.
5 + years Data Modeling & Architecture.
Experience on Cloud Solutions (both AWS & Azure).
ETL/ELT Pipelines.
Non-Relational Database experience (Document DB, Graph DB, etc.).
AI/ML experience (Jupiter&/Python).
API/Embedded experience.
Expertise in SQL, Python & Scala.
Data prep.
Experience leading a technical team.
Moderate experience with client engagement & aligning others to your ideas/solutions.
Ability to clarify/translate customer requirements into Epics/Stories & remove ambiguity.
Ability to mentor other DE team members.
Ability to present to groups of mixed technical ability.
Participate in & facilitate interviews of future DE teammates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
1-3 years consulting or IS consulting experience.
Understanding of core business intelligence (BI)/data warehousing technology: RDBMS, Web, Client/ Server, and OLAP skills.
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.

Desktop Field Tech
Communicates technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner; provide one-on-one end-user training as needed.
Ensures timely resolution/referral of user problems by understanding the impact to the user and by assigning an appropriate priority and resolution goal.
Manages user account changes.
Manages and updates an accurate IT equipment inventory.
Diagnoses and resolves end-user network or local printer problems, PC hardware problems, email problems, and site connectivity problems.
Proposes and implements hardware and software upgrades optimizing network performance while remaining within budget.
Creates Purchase Requisitions when needed.
Helps install local area network cabling systems and equipment such as network interface cards, switches, and VPN devices.
Assists Network Administrator as needed.
Track software license compliance and perform annual audits to confirm licensing compliance.
Manage signoffs and software change requests in accordance with IT procedures and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Maintain Active Directory environment.
Maintain spare parts inventory for internal software, hardware, and network printers.
Perform related work as required.
 
Qualifications
One-year end-user phone support for current PC desktop and application software OR one year installing, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing personal computers in a network environment.
Windows 10 Experience required.
Must have the ability to understand and apply basic algebraic and geometrical principles within the field of IT.
Ability to analytically solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization is not guaranteed.
Must be able to interpret different types of instructions ranging from written and oral instructions, to diagrams and schedules.
Deliver technical customer support over the phone.
Identify, troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of technical computer-related problems in an appropriate time frame.
Support and train end-users in a wide range of software applications as needed.

 

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

DevSecOps Engineer
Our client is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join their team. As the  DevSecOps Engineer, you will be part of a dedicated business and technical team responsible for delivering a cloud based, scalable, fault-tolerant, modernized business systems. Your mission is to design and implement a DevSecOps solution, including ensuring end-to-end automation of CI/CD pipeline. You will apply Agile best practices to collaborate and participate in creating user stories for test cases to ensure the delivery of solutions.

It’s not just the technical skills you bring to solve technical problems, it is the mindset you bring to be part of a great team undertaking digital transformation. 

They are looking for engineers that are:
Driven to Win as a Team: Constantly pursing exceptional results that help us win in the market
Respect for Teammates: Value diverse identities, backgrounds, talent and perspectives
Collaboration: Works collaboratively with all team members, integrate perspectives; and encourage other’s contributions
Adaptable: Quickly adapts to customer feedback by adjusting team priorities to fit new circumstances
You must be pragmatic, results-driven and able to articulate complex security concepts to all audiences, ranging from technical contributors (inside and outside the company) to executive leadership. Our client is on a multi-year program to modernize key infrastructure and business systems. These programs are in flight now and we are looking for a team member who is a security thought leader, consensus builder and a strong player & coach and builder of teams.

 
Responsibilities
Engineer, Implement, and support public cloud security services such as:
“Secure by default” functionality in CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure the implementation of monitoring, and infrastructure management in a cloud environment.
Participate in developing, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedure to enhance system security (i.e., Data protection processes and functionality, security and compliance monitoring, and infrastructure and application vulnerability management).
Maintain highly available and resilient applications in a production environment.
Implement best practices based on industry frameworks such as OWASP Top 10.
Implement and maintain automation to support deployment and updates to security policies.
Provide accurate and up-to-date information on all cloud services and serve as a consultant on how to solve business use cases.
Ensure that solutions are deployed and consumed in a secure manner.
Assist in determining the direction of current and future developments in the DevSecOps strategy.
Work across development and operational environments.
Stay abreast of software testing technologies and best practices.
 

Qualifications
The candidate will be expected to advise and implement security technologies into a modern DevOps organization and instill a culture of security in the development of insurance products, technology infrastructure and services. They are looking for a technical player & coach with a demonstrated track record of:

Communicating effectively to achieve alignment both within and without the immediate team
Expert knowledge of Cloud security principles.
Ability to multitask and remain flexible to changing strategies and re-prioritized tasks.
Building secure infrastructures as code including microservice architectures.
Programming with scripting languages (i.e., Python, awscli, Bash, JSON, etc.).
Executing on SOA principles.
Working knowledge of token-based authentication technologies (OAuth, OpenID Connect).
Expert DevSecOps and secure coding practices.
Strong network and infrastructure security knowledge.
In depth Azure security functionality.
Cloud security and DevSecOps expertise is required.
 
Strong Candidates Will Have:
Modern technologist and thinker experience. Views security as an enabler, not an inhibitor to innovation.
Experience solving identify and access management needs in networks and systems based on cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and traditional enterprise environments (IT, endpoints, business apps).
Experience building core IAM capabilities to include: IGA, PKI, UBA, password vaulting, MFA, and SSO.
Values team building; coaching, mentoring and training a team.
Humble, hardworking, forward-thinking values.
Clear and concise communication abilities.
General Security Industry Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP).

 

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 HR
Our client is looking for a personable Director of Human Resources to join their team. This company, headquartered in Portland, is proud to deliver quality products along the west coast where their dedicated employees have driven their success for many years. 

Director of HR Responsibilities
Provide direction for strategic recruitment plans and create trainings and organizational development plans. 
Maintain staffing levels and evaluate company culture aligned with company goals. 
Ensure employee compensations are within compliance and competitive within their job levels. 
Assist with administering benefit programs and provide recommendations. 
Oversee and initiate department goals, policies, procedures, and improvements.
Maintain reporting and HRIS data.
Additional projects as assigned.

Director of HR Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 
10+ years of human resource experience within a leadership capacity.
Strong understanding of current HR laws, practices, and strategies. 
Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities. 
Great problem solving skills.
Occasional travel required.

Disability Call Center Specialist
Our client is seeking a Disability Call Center Specialist to join their call center team in Portland, OR. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large organization.

Disability Call Center Specialist Responsibilities
Receive inbound calls regarding disability related inquires.
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.
 
Disability Call Center Specialist Qualifications
Associates degree a plus.
6+ months customer service, call center, 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.

Dispatch Manager
Our client is seeking a Dispatch Manager to join their team. This company has a long history in the Portland area and a casual and fun environment.

Responsibilities of the Dispatch Manager
Ensure equipment is maintained based on established timeframes.
Develop safety programs and analyze safety performance.
Monitor routes in process, route updates, and track deliveries. 
Plan all transportation activities (facilities, personnel, supplies, and equipment).
Perform scheduling; prepare daily work and run schedules.
Address inquiries and resolve problems with customers and staff.
Assist with onboarding of new hire drivers. 
Create and run reports. 
Other duties as assigned.

Dispatch Manager Qualifications 
Experience in the trucking industry and Department of Transportation.
Valid Commercial Driver's License highly preferred; 2+ years’ experience as a driver preferred. 
2+ years supervisory experience preferred. 
Current knowledge of the DOT/Federal Motor Carrier rules and regulations required. 
Well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. 
Strong communication skills. 
High attention to detail.  
Proficient using MS Office products; familiar using ERoads preferred.
Occasional travel needed.

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.

EDI Developer
Our client is seeking an EDI Developer to join their team in their Springfield, or Bend locations. This role will create and manage new data interfaces utilizing X.12 EDI and other standards. You will provide information system solutions to internal departments and external customers and partners. 

Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, understanding business processes, and needs, and recommending solutions to achieve the business goals. Solutions will include the implementation and integration of purchased applications and the development of applications and integrations where appropriate. Projects are completed with cross-functional teams of IT peers and business partners. Manage time and expectations to ensure a high degree of stakeholder and user satisfaction.

EDI Developer Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed data interfaces. Design solutions to process data and provide integration with other systems or applications.
Assess user requirements and provide input to departments and other IT staff to improve customer experience.
Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve potential and evident system problems.
Top-level escalation for troubleshooting support to other staff members.
Design and apply new methods and procedures. Develop and test systems, programs, workflows, reports, and databases.
Focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare systems specifications, project plans, and other internal documents.
Ensure users and partners understand the nature of work being performed, as well as time frames and milestones.
Provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.
Depending on the focus, maintain and enhance existing functionality by working with internal and external users to develop new features or install new versions of vendor software and perform unit, system, and integrated tests. Work closely with related staff to upgrade and maintain systems as necessary.
Train users in technical aspects of systems.
Ability to work in an Agile Software environment, both independently and as part of a development team, as necessary for assigned project work.
Develop and maintain metrics to provide visibility to system functions and company operational data.
Educate stakeholders on metrics.
Advocate for standard use of technology to improve company efficiency, system accuracy, and correctness, and customer value.
Advocate use of technology to empower stakeholders.
Prioritize work effectively to ensure both successes of projects and smooth operation of existing functions.
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
Follow the internal privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDI Developer Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or closely related
Minimum of two years of real-world systems development and analysis in a business environment required.
Requires the ability to manage workload without direct supervision in an effective, efficient, and transparent manner.
Practical experience with complex SQL development required.
Practical experience with the following preferred: EDI, ETL, TSQL, MS SQL Server, VS.NET, C#, PowerShell, Visio, MS Office suite, data modeling, JavaScript, XML, T-SQL., .Net programming, and Windows.
Deep understanding and knowledge related to process planning, requirements gathering, technical design, content management, and workflows required.
Technical and analytical background with advanced debugging and troubleshooting skills required. Advanced experience with databases, ETL, and SQL stored procedures as well as creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation required.
Ability to learn new concepts, technical systems, and languages quickly.
Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
Additional desired experience includes the Health insurance industry experience a plus. 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Must be able to engage with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
Environment: Work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately 5% of the time.

 

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.

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. 

Engineering Support Specialist
This position provides technical support to engineers across a variety of engineering disciplines. Conducts analysis to include mathematical calculations. Researches applicable standards, regulations and design criteria. Develops technical recommendations. Formats, compiles and manipulates technical data such as laboratory or material test and performance results. Produces engineering documentation, reports and drawings to include flow charts, block diagrams, schematics and technical aids. Conduct tests and records engineering evaluation data. Completes a wide variety of engineering technical data requests and process documents. Investigates and resolves technical issues. Coordinates and conducts technical reviews.

Engineering Support Specialist Responsibilities
 As a member of Software Engineering group you will:
Have a home base in the Software Hardware Integration Team supporting hardware-in-the-loop simulation systems.
Take assignments as the Engineering Support Specialist on some of highest priority projects, working with a cross-discipline engineering team to support delivering complex unmanned aircraft system solutions.
Enjoy the variety of work integrating software, electrical and mechanical, basic networking, RF and other communication technologies.
Relish the opportunity and excitement of being hands-on with newest products following them through the development lifecycle of initial HIL simulation, ground testing and first flight.
Enjoy the challenge of sometimes being out of your depth.
Work from the software integration lab located in Hood River, Oregon.
Support in the Software Integration Lab, building and maintaining HIL simulation systems and supporting other Software Engineers.
Be tenacious and love the challenge of trouble-shooting software and hardware problems.
Have a strong focus on quality.
Take responsibility for achieving goals and meeting project deadlines which can, at times, mean stepping outside your comfort zone and working long hours in an environment where high performers are recognized and valued.
Have technical curiosity and enjoy working with like-minded, dedicated individuals.
Act as the Software Hardware Integration team’s SCRUM Master.
Be the focal for procuring necessary hardware to support our critical HIL environment.
Be the first line of support for a diverse set of internal engineering partner utilizing our HIL environment.

Engineering Support Specialist Qualifications 
Experience integrating software and hardware systems
Experience working with electrical and robotics systems and ability to interpret electrical schematics.
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Experience with scripting languages (ex: Python).
Desired knowledge of networking and ability to interpret a basic networking diagram.
Desired knowledge of RF communication technology.
Knowledge of computer system infrastructure, information, application, security, system management, system integration.
Good problem-solving abilities, careful attention to detail, open to taking direction and adapting to course corrections.
Desired experience with safety critical systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to distil complex technical information to the relevant facts.
Ability to independently identify, prioritize, and address tasks.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.
Have a proven track record of methodically approaching difficult problems and resolving them.
Strong interpersonal and technical support skills, with a track record of working effectively with a variety of teams, engineering disciples, end-customers, and multiple levels of management.
Experience with Agile, ideally contributing as a Scrum Master.
Experience with parts procurement/ordering.
Experience with asset tracking.
Desired knowledge of UAS design and functional components.

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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Field Service Engineer
Our client is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This is a Field Service position located in Portland, Oregon that requires the candidate to demonstrate the full range of Service disciplines for complex Semiconductor laser equipment and systems by performing the following duties.
 
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities
System installation, diagnose, and repair laser, electromechanical and optical subassemblies.
Maintain the operational functionality of Semiconductor system equipment.
Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system.
Serves as a company interface with customers and factories on administrative and technical matters.
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
Other duties may be assigned and could include shift, weekend, and on-call coverage.
USA and International travel is a requirement for customer support and for training on our products.
 
Qualifications
Associate’s degree, or equivalent; with a minimum of 5 years of related Semiconductor experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree and/or applicable certification is preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent communication and computer skills (MSOffice).
Works with integrity is ethical and can inspire the trust of others.
Strong analytic, business, interpersonal, and communication skills
A motivated, self-driven, positive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, high tech environment.
Experience with laser-based Semiconductor equipment would be an advantage.

 

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. 

 

Financial Reporting Analyst
A large local company has an immediate need for a Financial Reporting Analyst. This role will be assisting multiple departments with transactions, reporting, and projects. They will be looking for flexible motivated go-getter individuals passionate about looking for opportunities to improve processes.

Financial Reporting Analyst Responsibilities 
Maintain and analyze financial reports and statements. 
Prepare and interpret complex accounting transactions to business leaders.
Month-end close journal entries and reporting responsibilities.
Continuous process improvement efforts to improve the utilization of accounting software systems.
Ensure compliance with accounting guidance and regulatory requirements.
Audit entries for accuracy and discrepancies. 
Ad hoc analysis as assigned.

Financial Reporting Analyst Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance highly preferred. 
5 years’ experience in a financial analytical role or technical accounting analyst role. 
ERP Systems experience; Lawson and/or Workday a plus. 
Strong Excel skills. 
Excellent verbal and presentation skills with the ability to interact with different levels of the organization. 
Critical thinking and analytical skills. 

Senior Full-Stack .NET Software Engineer
 Our client is seeking a Senior Full-Stack .NET Software Engineer to join their team in Portland, OR. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will design and develop the next generation of employment screening services and products. Every day, our client's amazing team provides solutions to prospects and clients, gaining their trust while enhancing long-term partnerships. When you join their team, you'll be part of a high-performing team that truly values your contributions will allow you to grow within the business. If you are a self-starter who can meet the challenge, keep reading!
Our team works in an Agile/Scrum environment with both back and front-end stories. We encourage our Engineers to learn, to fail, and to ask great questions.  

This is an ideal position for you, if: 
You enjoy working in an agile team to develop software prototypes and solutions.
You stay current and up to date with existing and upcoming development technologies.
You take ownership and will strive to ensure that delivers the highest quality products possible.
You can refactor existing code to current patterns and practices.
You may be a natural leader, which is awesome, but you can also contribute as an individual contributor and as a team member and enjoy doing so.
You love diving into the unknown and enjoy building your expertise in unknown technical domains.
It’s all about community, you love to share and refine ideas that lead to key discussions within the department.
You enjoy participating in setting the strategic direction and advocate that vision both inside and outside the department.

Senior Full Stack .NET Software Engineer Qualifications
Competent self-motivated Engineer with 5+ years of software development experience.
Aptitude to rapidly ramp up on new technology and evaluate its value in a business domain.
Able to collaborate, communicate and work with team members and stakeholders.
Experience with the following technologies: C#, .NET Core, Angular, Typescript, NodeJS, REST, HTML, CSS, SQL.

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. 
 

Infrastructure - Integrations Engineer
Our client is seeking an Infrastructure/Integrations Engineer to include research new technologies and upgrades and determining their effectiveness; engineering and integrating new and existing technologies, tools, and applications into the company environment; documenting decisions, designs, and installation instructions; and training the appropriate internal resources. On-call support is required on a rotating basis. These responsibilities span facilities throughout the Oregon region. At times, engineers will be expected to assist IS employees in other service areas where equipment resides.

Infrastructure - Integrations Engineer Responsibilities
Integrate diverse systems, networks, and servers to achieve overall goals.
Troubleshoot and debug system issues to increase the performance and quality of data.
Document and create visual representations of systems and their inputs and outputs.
Optimize maintenance and deployments of enterprise software solutions to ensure integrated functionality
Document help desk troubleshooting procedures, operations manuals, and user guides.
Research, design, implement, and troubleshoot information systems and technology solutions in support of business needs.
Prioritize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines, with many interruptions.
Maintain technical knowledge in a rapidly evolving environment.
Keeping systems running and functioning properly.
Provides technical support of production, development, and/or test Windows-based and other client and server systems based OS, Citrix, Exchange Server, IIS, SAN, DNS/DHCP/WINS, Design, and Architecture, Print Services, business-critical applications, and Anti-Virus deployment and support.
Assists in the coordination and establishment of disaster recovery processes and business resumption planning across Windows-based server platforms.
Schedule, perform, and maintain operating system installations and upgrades, as well as layered software packages.
Monitor, evaluate, and configure systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
Ensure server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
Ensure data recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operational procedures.
Conduct routine hardware and software audits of Windows-based servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. 
Maintain a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration library of all supported systems.
Provide the highest degree of data security and integrity through diligent and daily monitoring of backup logs for each assigned server with action plans.

Infrastructure - Integrations Engineer Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of IT-related experience or;
Associate's Degree with 8 years of IT-related experience or;
10 years of IT-related experience without a degree.
At least 4 years of Industry experience supporting production level Windows servers in a 24x7 environment.
Experience providing technical and/or work process guidance and direction to team members.
Experience at creating, assigning, and following up on tasks across multiple technology disciplines.
Multi-tier application integration.
Trizetto Medicare Framework.
Elastic Stack.
Facets.
Claim Editing Systems.
Enterprise Application integration and implementation.
.NET Framework.
DCOM and COM+.
Java implementation.
IIS.
Experience in two or more of the following sub-specialties associated with Windows-based server management: Active Directory, Virtual Machine, Linux-based OS, Citrix, Exchange Server, IIS, SAN, Back-ups, Design and Architecture, Print Services, specific business-critical applications, Anti-Virus deployment, and support.

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.

IT Project Management Coordinator
Our client is seeking an IT Project Management coordinator to join their in San Jose, CA or remote from their Portland, OR office. 

Responsibilities
Coordinate with Program IT SMO (Separation Management Office) lead and with functional sub-teams to identify and track key program risks.
Document, communicate, and track plans, separation plans, support overall ITSS program and SMO team.
IT Separation Progress Tracking.
IT separation progress reporting on program-level activities.
Collect program updates to use as inputs into regular dashboard updates.
Test Plan Coordination.
Work collaboratively with IT sub teams to build testing plans.
Develop testing schedule and sequencing.
Develop reporting mechanism to clearly communicate overall status.
Meeting Minutes.
Weekly status reporting and potential issues/risks and recommended mitigation plans
TSA status updates.
IT Testing Reporting – when applicable.
IT Separation Progress Dashboard.

Qualifications
With the background coming from an engineering department in information technology.
Goal- administrative person. 
Technical team experience is important.

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***

Mechanical Designer
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their team in Hillsboro, OR. The Mechanical Designers are responsible for calculating duct and pipe size, determining duct and pipe routing paths, and producing AutoCAD drawings from design data provided by our tool suppliers.  They are much more than drafters picking up red marks - you will work closely with engineers and other designers as an integral member of a multiple-discipline design team that produces unique tool install designs in a high-paced environment.  

As part of this team, you will develop design concepts and coordinate designs to resolve both real and modeled conflicts.  You will be responsible for managing your own workload, making and keeping your own commitments, and taking full ownership of your product. 

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Designer
Create mechanical drawings to meet design and client needs
Perform all appropriate calculations (e.g. water, exhaust, and gas flow) required for the mechanical design packages.
Conduct field investigations of construction site and clean room environments to verify existing conditions and incorporate findings into design packages.
Manage and incorporate electronic redlines from the Mechanical Engineer using established company workflows.
Coordinate with other design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, and Architectural) for design package needs.
Ensure quality control by complying with team Design and CAD standards.
Attend design review meetings, note all design comments, and pick up the resulting redlines.
Assist colleagues with CAD support.
Provide quality reviews of models and documents prepared by others to assure design and project standards are met.
Coordinate with document control personnel for review and transmission of design packages.

Qualifications of the Mechanical Desginer
High School Graduate.
Degree in Mechanical a plus.
Mechanical EIT/PE a plus.
Be available to work a minimum of 40 hours weekly on site.
Living in, or be willing to self?re?locate to the Portland OR area on a permanent 
Basis. 
Have good verbal and writing communication skills. 
Be able to work within and contribute to a Team environment and provide support as a 
Design Team Member. 
Be able to clearly provide verbal support for Mechanical design and individual 
skill set(s).
Be willing to assist and support other discipline designs when needed. 

Software Experience and Proficiency of Use Required in the following: 
Autodesk AutoCAD 2D Proficient (Requirement).
Autodesk 3D, Revit and/or Inventor (Requirement).
Excel?Word?Outlook?365 Proficient.

Mechanical Design Experience Preferred or Required in the following: 
Have working knowledge of IMC.  
Knowledge in design of Hazardous/Process Chemical delivery/containment. 
systems to IMC/Oregon Mechanical Codes. 
Knowledge in design of Hazardous Exhaust Connection design to IMC/Oregon 
Mechanical Codes. 
Knowledge in Mechanical?Piping Schematic layouts and Mechanical Piping 
design definitions.
Worked within a Team environment. 
Working knowledge of pressure drop calculations for piping and ducting systems.
 

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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Mechanical Engineer
Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. A successful candidate would need to be able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions would need to be imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives. This implies a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering as well as general knowledge of other related disciplines.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer works under only general direction. They will independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Excellent communication skill are required, there will be frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.

Mechanical Engineer Qualifications 
Experience providing technical direction to other engineers and designers is required.
Experience with computer aided tools including both solid modeling, FEA, and drafting packages is required. Experience with SolidWorks is strongly desired.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials science, and prototyping techniques is required.
Ability to apply mechanical engineering theories to practical designs is required.
Knowledge of polymers and composite materials is required.
Knowledge of engineering tests techniques, methods, equipment and instrumentation is required.
Knowledge of domestic and international regulations (e.g. FAA or DOD regulations) on the certification of test articles/vehicles to assure compliance of design is desired.
Minimum 8 years in an engineering classification with a Bachelor's degree or min 6 years’ experience in an engineering classification with a Master's degree.

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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Network Engineer
Our client is currently seeking a talented Network Engineer to join their Product Development team in Portland, OR.

What it takes: You are adept in troubleshooting difficult hardware and software issues. You approach difficult problems with a solution-oriented mindset and a track record of success. You have advanced experience in designing, configuring, and maintaining TCP/IP networks and devices. You have advanced experience in routing, switching, security, and Wi-Fi from various vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, Ruckus, etc. You have advanced experience in operating systems such as Windows, Windows Server, VMware ESXi & Linux.

This position involves working hands-on to develop company products with a tight-knit, cross-functional engineering team. They are developing solutions to enable compute and communications functions in tactical/man-portable form factors that were previously only possible in the datacenter. Their products are used by military, emergency responders, and forward-looking commercial enterprises worldwide. 

Network Engineer Responsibilities 
Integration, test and troubleshooting of hardware, software and networking for company products.
Develop and implement procedures for configuration and testing of systems.
Produce and support integrated systems for Marketing, Sales, and End Customers.
Ability to write and create documents and procedures for internal and external users.
Responsible for quality levels maintained in company products.
Performance requires physical attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Network Engineer Qualifications
US citizenship required.
3+ years in network or systems engineering in a production environment.
Ability to present complex technology to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with Microsoft Windows.
Experience with PC hardware and troubleshooting.
Hands-On experience with IP networking and networking devices (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, etc.).
Cisco CCNA or ability to attain CCNA required.
Experience with multiple network equipment vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Riverbed, Aruba, Ruckus, etc.) strongly desired.
Experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi) strongly desired.
Experience with Linux strongly desired.
Experience with network management applications such as SolarWinds, SNMPc, Nagios, etc. is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Independent professional that can perform job assignment with limited supervision.
Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds of test equipment at least 40 feet.
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines.
Accuracy and attention to detail and quality orientation a must.

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.

Office Administrator
Our client is seeking an Office Administrator to join their industry-disrupting team in Vancouver, WA. This company is in a unique cutting-edge industry making significant strides in the healthcare industry. 

Responsibilities of the Office Administrator
Provide administrative support to the executive management team.
Manage executive calendars, including schedules and meetings.
Coordinate travel arrangements for management, employees, and visitors, including travel visas.
Manage strategic planning efforts.
Manage executive correspondence, documentation, presentation materials, and reports.
Maintain filing system, organization charts, inventory, and order office supplies and equipment as needed.
Support onboarding documentation for new hires.
Assist with company event planning.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Office Administrator Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
3+ years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.
MS Office Suite experience, with advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Proficient in using Concur and VISIO.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and a customer service focus.
Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Motivated and resourceful. 

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. 

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

Product Manager
Our client will be hiring two mid-level Technical Product Managers.
They are converting our .NET platform into Angular apps, and migrating from data servers into the Azure cloud. They are ideally looking for someone who has experience at a larger tech company who's ready to make a real impact at a small startup-sized org. Help shape a new company culture, looking for people who are both competent and politically adept.

Product Manager Responsibilities
Work with a group of 10 software developers/QA Engineers and a scrum master on future-facing projects as well as resolving a good amount of tech debt.
Product Manager/Product Owner role, depending on the project.
Competitive landscape analysis – understanding competitor’s offerings.  
Learn the ropes in the first few months, the team is working on technical debt.
Plan to build new Angular apps in the new year. 

Product Manager Qualifications
3 years Software Product Manager/Owner.
Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
Commitment to delivering on time.

Preferred:
Knowledge of Angular & Azure technologies.
Background in point of sale, credit card and finance products.
Willingness to research/teach themselves a new industry.
Competitive landscape analysis is needed desperately.
Extremely organized and self-motivating, with strong people skills and insane attention to detail. 
Work well with a variety of personalities and non-technical employees.

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.

Purchasing Assistant / Buyer
Our client is seeking a Purchasing Assistant / Buyer to join their team in Troutdale, OR.

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Assistant / Buyer
Purchases all operating, maintenance and repair supplies.
Coordinates the purchase of products and materials.
Coordinates accurate documentation between shipping/receiving and AP departs.
Responds to the urgent needs of all internal customers.
Enter into and receive purchase orders from the ERP system.
Place standard orders with suppliers.
Review and complete purchase requisitions.
Assist Purchasing Manager and internal customers with quoting processes.
Maintain/update purchasing files.
Communicate order status/information to internal customers.
Maintain and update vendor accounts.
Provide internal customers with supplier resources, prices and technical support.
Assistant Purchasing Manager with vendor Review/Evaluation procedure
Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications of the Purchasing Assistant / Buyer
High School Diploma and Associate degree or 2 years of finance related experience or;
Bachelor’s Degree in business related field (preferred).
Purchasing experience preferred.
Contract coordinator or account management experience preferred.
A mastery of collaborative interpersonal communication skills.  
A buy-in mentality towards policies, procedures and consistent change. 
A commitment to respectful and positive dialog with interdepartmental customers.
A willingness to listen to critical feedback during difficult circumstances. 
An ability to rise above petty disagreements and seek solution.
Good judgment and initiative in resolving complex nonstandard problems and developing recommendations.
Fluent in written and verbal English
Basic math accounting ability.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, inventory tracking, manufacturing software, advance excel, ERP experience preferred.
Deliver timely PO’s to suppliers.
Track PO delivery time to suppliers.
Accurately close PO’s.
Exhibit ethical purchase consciousness
Comply with company policies and procedures in all purchasing actions.

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***

SAP MDG Technical Lead
Our client’s Strategic Enterprise Capabilities program (SEC) is reinventing the way they do business. They see the opportunity to strengthen their value chain, connect the matrix, unlock new technologies and elevate the strategies that inspire future innovations.  SEC is driving end-to-end integration across hundreds of business processes, leveraging a flexible and scalable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and best-of-breed technology solutions that support the retail experience of the future.  One of the critical ingredients to our success is the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) solution which will elevate how our client manages and governs master data used by ERP solutions.
 
The SAP Automation Engineering Platform (SAPAE) team needs a strong SAP-MDG Technical Lead with experience working in an agile environment, who’s focus will be to deliver the right solution to customers with the highest quality and shortest lead time. In partnership with Data Architects, Engineers, Functional Experts, Business Stakeholders, Product Managers and Team Members you will guide the development and delivery of MDG WRICEFS technical specifications for Central Governance, Consolidation, Mass Processing, DQM and process analytics functions in SAP MDG.

SAP MDG Technical Lead Responsibilities
Work with onshore teams to plan delivery of objects in iterations.
Understand current customer needs, define features, determine success criteria, validate solutions, and evaluate customer satisfaction.
Ensure teams have the full context and understanding of customers and business environment to create valuable solutions.
Provide hands on oversight of technical configuration and development work within SAP-MDG as well as the Utopia extension for retail and Fashion Management.
Lead development and engineering decisions by interpreting functional specifications and translating them into detailed actionable technical specifications for MDG WRICEFs such as adding fields to the UI /data model, Webservices, parallel processing BADI’s etc.
Remain abreast of the latest SAP Technological advancements in the Data Management space to help drive appropriate solutions.
Remain fully abreast of development scope, progress, resource management and milestones to proactively deliver to plan without delays.
Understand how features are performing, the level of customer satisfaction, and provide suggestions for improvements.
An understanding of the Agile principles and methodologies and how they’re applied in workplace culture.
Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of the relation between business process and the Products in the Program.
Effective collaboration and relationship management.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Experience leading cross-functional work.
Proven ability to respond to and prioritize changing demands effectively.
Experience leading the resolution of complex issues.
Ability to anticipate customer needs.
Experience in defining, designing and implementing innovative solutions.
Able to identify and resolve technology, process and people related issues.
 
SAP MDG Technical Lead Qualifications
Experience in defining and realizing WRICEF solutions in SAP MDG. 
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a lead role.
Experience as a technical lead for development of SAP based systems.
Experience with MDG development and configuration of SAP ERP solutions.
Experience and knowledge of SAP master data as it supports business processes.
Experience working with users on requirements and technical pain points.
Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools, VersionOne preferred.
Experience with Agile methodologies.
Experience with Solutioning and Implementation of SAP MDG systems for standard and custom domains is a must.
Experience with the SAP S/4 HANA Fashion Management Solution preferred.
Experience with Utopia RFM MDG Bolt on would be an added 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.
 

SEC Reporting Manager
Our national high-tech healthcare client is growing and is looking for an SEC Reporting Manager to join their team. This company is in a unique cutting-edge industry making significant strides in healthcare.

SEC Reporting Manager Responsibilities 
Responsible for all external financial reporting documentation and SEC filings. 
Prepare required company reporting (10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K).
Perform technical accounting research and document new related procedures.
Monitor and communicate new accounting and reporting standards. 
Identify areas for improvement and implement new accounting policies. 
Other projects and duties as needed.

SEC Reporting Manager Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus. 
Strong knowledge of GAAP and current SEC rules and regulations.
Proficient in using ERP systems and reporting software.  
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. 
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. 
Highly motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Electrical Engineer
Our client is looking for an individual to work for an industry leader in the UAV field 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 of their team as we continually grow and develop products. 

Senior Electrical Engineer 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.


Senior Electrical Engineer Qualifications
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.
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.

 

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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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.”

Senior Software Engineer
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Engineer
Develop network management features under Windows using C#/.NET in a complex, multithreaded environment.
Develop APIs using multiple interfaces (SOAP, REST, SSH, SNMP, Web Services, PowerShell).
Write robust code in a mixed object-oriented and functional programming environment.
Develop abstract representations of system and device state using algebraic data types (ADT).
Develop functionality to monitor/control routers, switches, firewalls, and phone systems.
Develop tools to manage certificates, firewall rules, ACLs, and other security settings.
Assist in developing specifications and plans for new designs.
Work closely with senior software engineers, network engineers and integration/QA teams.
Perform code reviews and collaborate with team members.
Assist in writing help and technical documentation.
Troubleshoot system and software problems.
Performance requires physical attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications of the Senior Software Engineer
United States Citizenship required.
BS Computer Science or equivalent experience.
6+ years software engineering industry experience required.
Experience with commercial software development.
Experience with C#, .NET, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Familiarity with regular expressions and parsing libraries.
Familiarity with Virtual Machines (VMWare) highly desirable.
Familiarity with UI design, especially WPF, highly desirable.
Familiarity with functional programming desired (F#, Haskell, etc.) desirable.
Familiarity with security concepts desirable.
Strong communication/documentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Attention to detail and quality orientation a must.
Strong work ethic – someone who is proactive, responsible, and loves what they do.
 

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 System Engineer
Our client is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team in Vancouver, WA. The purpose of this position is to provide senior level support for all of the VMWare, Citrix and Windows systems for the Corporate IT services. This position will provide leadership to the other members of the VMWare, Windows, Citrix, Linux, VoIP and Network support and help the IT Infrastructure Manager set the direction for these environments.

Responsibliites
Support the installation, optimization, integration, troubleshooting and upgrades of all IT systems or component.
Senior level support for the HR Pyramid payroll environment.
Work with the engineering teams to translate design requirements into Microsoft, Linux, Citrix, Network, VoIP, Vmware, and Unidata
Assist with the planning, execution, monitoring and control of all engineering project related tasks and activities
Provide technical support, troubleshooting and complex problem resolution on escalated issues while monitoring and maintaining environment stability
Assist the Storage Architect with storage allocation and support including data backup’s
Assist Dev/Ops team in regular operations.
Document software and system configuration.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in IT related field.
Excellent customer service skills and aptitude.
Troubleshooting Ability.
Independent work capabilities.
Highly detailed and organized.
Status Reports.
Must have 5 years in Information technology + 2 years of VMWare experience.
Strong communication skills, organizational skills and teamwork ethics.
Strong Multi-tasking skills and able to handle large volumes of work.
Product Focused.
VMWare VSphere and supporting products.
Windows/Linux Server Support.
Storage concepts and support for Pure.
HP & Cisco Switches.
Change Management.
Veeam.
Unidata.
Positive and Constructive.
Project Focused.
Questioning and Challenging.
Accountable and Transparent.
Service Oriented.
Self-Motivated.
“Can Do” Problem Solving.
Strong Project Management 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. 

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

Senior Teradata Engineer 
Our client is undergoing a large-scale move to Spark on Hadoop and is looking for a Senior Spark SQL Data Engineer. The person working in this role will be embedded within critical internal customer teams to help them transition from Teradata to the Spark environment. This will be done by translating and optimizing existing queries to run efficiently on Spark based on expert knowledge and a solid understanding of the underlying Hadoop data structures.

 
Expectations
You should have proven expertise in Spark SQL. In addition, you will have deep expertise in an Ubuntu Linux environment, hands on development, scripting, and systems skills. As well, you will have previously conducted extensive query performance tuning on Spark.

Required Skills
Expertise in Spark SQL.
Expertise in Hadoop.
BSCS and at least 8 years of related Hadoop work experience, focusing recently on Spark.
 
Additional Areas
We would prefer you are fluent in Bash, Perl and/or Python script development.
Knowledgeable in Open Source technologies in the Hadoop ecosystem.
Phenomenal analytical skills are a requirement.

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 Web Architect
This role will be hands-on with product development, building high quality software. Having a good amount of experience with agile teams and methodologies is required.

Senior Web Architect Qualifications
7 + years’ hands-on experience working with large-scale server side development in a production environment.
Expert in Java language features, Object Oriented and Modular programming.
Design Patterns, Spring, Guice framework expertise required.
Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures and algorithms.
Proficient in Database design and deep understanding of RDBMS/no-SQL/Elastic clusters.
Experience with RESTful service & API design at scale.
Advanced knowledge of Java and JAX-RS with command of multi-threaded concurrency.
Familiarity with Spring is a plus.
Strong exposure to Agile methodologies and Scrum with successful track-record of deliveries.
Participate in architecture discussions, lead product design, code reviews and propose solutions to system and product changes.
Experience working with other groups such as Build/Release, Operations, Load and Performance, Security & QE.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and can work well with a diverse set of professionals.
Able to work in a fast paced, iterative development environment.

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 Web Developer
Our client is seeking a Senior Web Developer to join their team in Beaverton, OR.

Responsibilities
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may direct the work of other staff members.
Has developed conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard Requests.
Explains difficult issues and works to build consensus.
Impacts a range of standard and non-standard customer, operational, process, project or service activities.
Monitors and controls costs of own work and may manage costs for small projects or programs.
Performs work in support of brand plans; demonstrates link between daily work and company mission; participates in initiatives, programs or products with moderate visibility.
Decisions and actions impacting company image require management oversight and are constrained by policies.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 5 years directly relevant work.
React, Java and Node experience.

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. 

Software Developer-Facets
Our client is seeking a Software Developer to join their team in Springfield, OR. This role will provide development leadership for information solutions involving the Cognizant Facets platform for internal and external customers and partners. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, understanding business processes, and needs, and recommending solutions to achieve the business goals. Solutions will include analysis, design, integration, and development in support of core Facets of business processes such as claims adjudication, provider data management, enrollment, billing, commissions, etc. Projects are completed with cross-functional teams of IT peers and business partners. Manage time and requirements expectations to ensure a high degree of stakeholder and user satisfaction.
 
Software Developer-Facets Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Design solutions to process data, and provide integration with other systems or applications. Assess user requirements and provide input to departments and other IT staff to improve user productivity.
Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve potential and evident system problems. 
Top-level escalation for troubleshooting support to other staff.
Design and apply new methods and procedures. 
Develop and test systems, programs, workflows, reports, and databases. Focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare systems specifications, project plans, and other internal documents. Ensure users and partners understand the nature of work being performed, as well as timeframes and milestones. 
Provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.
Depending on the focus, maintain existing functionality in company web portals by working with internal and external users to develop new portal features or install new versions of vendor software and perform unit, system, and integrated tests. Work closely with related staff to upgrade and maintain systems.
Train users in technical aspects of systems.
Leadership role in the selection and recommendation of suppliers and vendors. Participate in the management of those relationships.
Develop and maintain metrics to provide visibility to system functions and company operational data. Educate stakeholders on metrics.
Advocate for standard use of technology to improve company efficiency, system accuracy, and correctness, and customer value. Advocate use of technology to empower stakeholders.
Prioritize work effectively to ensure both successes of projects and smooth operation of existing functions.
Supporting Responsibilities:
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
 
 
Software Developer-Facets Qualifications
7+ years of senior-level healthcare payer/health plan development and analysis.
Facets, other Cognizant health plan platform, EDI, or other health insurance industry and
claims/billing systems experience preferred.
BS in Computer Science or equivalent education.
MS or MBA
preferred.
Required technical experience includes strong knowledge of Cognizant Facets and
supporting products (e.g. Claims Test Pro, Treatment Cost Navigator, Value-Based Benefits,
NetworX Modeler, etc. at both a business process and technical level.
Development expertise with MS SQL and Visual Studio.NET and experience with the Cognizant FXI/OpenAccess API as well as Facets batch processes.
Strong debugging skills.
Advanced experience with databases, ETL, and SQL stored procedures.
Experience with health payer business processes is essential.
Ability to learn new concepts and languages quickly.
Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Data architecture, structured testing, quality assurance, and enterprise application environment management.
Strong familiarity with healthcare payer business processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be able to engage with all levels of the organization, vendors, and 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. 
 

Software Developer
Join a team of enthusiastic technologists to build and extend our next generation of web services.  We are creating a suite of comprehensive APIs to power our web and mobile applications in an environment of growth and change.  Provide information system solutions to internal departments and external customers and partners.  Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, understanding business processes and needs, and recommending solutions to achieve the business goals.  Solutions will include implementation and integration of purchased applications and development of applications and integrations where appropriate.  Projects are completed with cross-functional teams of IT peers and business partners.  Manage time and expectations to ensure a high degree of stakeholder and user satisfaction. The successful candidate will have a strong background in service API design, implementation, and maintenance.  We are developing using modern practices on the Microsoft stack, so an interest in using C# to create web APIs, Windows Services, Service Bus applications, and other components is crucial.

Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. 
Design solutions to process data and provide integration with other systems or applications.   
Assess user requirements and provide input to departments and other IT staff to improve customer experience.
Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve potential and evident system problems. 
Top-level escalation for troubleshooting support to other staff members.
Design and apply new methods and procedures. 
Develop and test systems, programs, workflows, reports, and databases. 
Focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare systems specifications, project plans, and other internal documents. 
Ensure users and partners understand nature of work being performed, as well as timeframes and milestones. Provide regular status updates to management and stakeholders.
Depending on focus, maintain existing functionality in company web portals by working with internal and external users to develop new portal features or install new versions of vendor software and perform unit, system, and integrated tests.  
Work closely with related staff to upgrade and maintain systems.  
Train users in technical aspects of systems.
Ability to work in an Agile Software environment, both independently and as part of a development team, as necessary for assigned project work.
Develop and maintain metrics to provide visibility to system functions and company operational data. Educate stakeholders on metrics.
Advocate for standard use of technology to improve company efficiency, system accuracy and correctness, and customer value. 
Advocate use of technology to empower stakeholders.
Prioritize work effectively to ensure both success of projects and smooth operation of existing functions.
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
Follow the privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or closely related field and minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Health industry experience is useful, as is Enterprise IT experience working on a Microsoft stack.

Required technical experience includes at least three years’ experience in web service design and implementation.  
Other relevant experience includes the following: Web portal development, IIS, ASP, MVC/Bootstrap, T-SQL, SSIS.  
.Net programming experience is desirable.  
Strong troubleshooting skills.  
Advanced experience with databases.  
Ability to learn new concepts and languages quickly.  
Ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Service Buses, C#, ASP.NET, WCF or Web API, ReSTful Services, TriZetto Facets – technical integration.  Database programming, Project management experience.  
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required. 
Must be able to engage with all levels of the organization, vendors, and 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. 

Software Engineer Manager
Our client is seeking a Software Engineer Manager to join their team in Springfield, OR. This role is to plan, coordinate, and manage activities related to the design, development/integration, and implementation of information systems, software applications, and databases. The IT Manager is also responsible to maintain, support, and upgrade existing systems and applications. This individual will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide a team of IT professionals on issues related to the design, development/integration, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems.
 
As Manager of the Provider Platforms team, this Manager’s responsibilities include management of provider credentialing, contracting, data management, and other provider-related systems.  In addition to responsibility for in-scope platforms, the position is charged with driving strategies and development in support of continual improvements to provide data quality, integrity, and usability. This position requires close partnership with business teams, external stakeholders, and key vendors to ensure that platforms and data resources remain aligned with the current and future needs of the organization.
 
 
Software Engineer Manager Responsibilities
Manage the development/integration and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise.
Develop overall strategy and architecture for areas of responsibility.  
Collaborate with other IT Managers to ensure cohesive enterprise architecture is achieved.
Lead efforts to apply technology to solve complex business problems including an understanding of company strategy to developing business requirements to a successful implementation of solutions.
Manage and provide direction for the team in support of business operations.
Liaise with the Infrastructure Services team for infrastructure needs.
Review and analyze existing applications’ effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems proactively to improve business processes and decision-making capability.
Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of emerging and new business requirements.
Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
Cultivate, disseminate, and enforce functional policies, procedures, and quality assurance best practices.
Responsible for oversight, management, development, implementation, and communication of department programs.
Responsible for hiring, staff development, coaching, performance reviews, corrective actions, and termination of employees. 
Provide feedback, including regular one-on-ones and performance evaluations, for direct reports.
Develop annual department budgets.
Monitor spending versus the planned budgeted throughout the year and take corrective action where needed.
Coordinate business activities by maintaining collaborative partnerships with key departments.
Responsible for process improvement and working with other departments to improve interdepartmental processes.  
Utilize lean methodologies for continuous improvement.  
Utilize visual boards and daily huddles to monitor key performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
Actively participate as a key team member in Manager/Supervisor meetings.
Actively participate in various strategic and internal committees in order to disseminate information within the organization and represent company philosophy.
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Software Engineer Manager Qualifications
Four-year college diploma or university degree in computer science or similar field and/or 10 plus years equivalent work experience.
Keen attention to detail.
5 years of direct experience in software development and/or programming design and systems management.
Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions from business requirements to implemented solutions.  
Demonstrated ability to understand and contribute to business strategies, processes, and operations. 
Previous insurance industry experience a plus.
Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.  
Knowledge of database design and reporting.  
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
 Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
Strong customer-service orientation.  
Highly self-motivated and directed.  

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***

Solution Architect
Our client is hiring a Solution Architect for their Enterprise Architecture team in Hillsboro, Oregon. The Enterprise Architecture team will partner and engage with business and technology leaders across all the business functions within the enterprise in planning, creating, maintaining and executing a capability roadmap aligned to the overall company and functional strategies to ensure that the people, process, data insights/information, and technology needs are accurately captured and planned for short, medium and long term execution. As a Supply Chain Solution Architect, you will be part of a highly visible, strategic team focused on aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands. You will deliver a blueprint of the enterprise that provides a common understanding of the processes required to run the business.

Solution Architect Responsibilities
Works closely with Supply Chain Domain experts (business & technology) and business architects to develop architecture roadmaps and deliver current & to-be architectures.
Understands, communicates, and is an advocate for business and technology needs across all global Markets.
Engage, collaborate and partner with various functional leaders, technical leaders and executive stakeholders globally.
Provides technology guidance and insight to various business & technology Domain leaders.
Ensures architecture alignment across domains and enabling functions (verticals and horizontals).
Develops solution options, recommendations, designs based on domain roadmaps/requirements following API first model, enterprise security standards and reference architectures.
Gain acceptance of solution & ensure decisions are made and deviations from standards are properly identified, addressed/documented.
Develop Enterprise Solution Architecture patterns.
Advocate and drive adoption of “best practices” to ensure standardization of solution designs across the enterprise.
Provides expert technical advice to domain delivery team.
Monitors IT trends identify new capabilities, conduct proof of concepts and evolve architecture standards.

Solution Architect Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or equivalent.
7+ years of progressive experience in architecture with least 3 years as lead architect.
10+ years in hands-on software engineering.
2+ years of experience working in AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
Domain Driven Design (DDD) and agile development experience is highly desirable.
Must have strong experience in distributed, Microservice Architecture.
Understanding of Retail/Wholesale business model highly desirable.
Must have strong experience working in Global Logistics/Distribution/TMS solution.
Must have full life cycle implementation experience with Manhattan WM or similar platform.
Must have strong leadership, communication and influencing skills with high level of executive presence.
Self-starter with high motivation and passion to thrive & adopt in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.

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.