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Accounting Specialist
Our Vancouver client has an immediate need for an Accounting Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and gain professional experience.
 
Responsibilities of the Accounting Specialist
Support accounts receivable, collections, and payables tasks. 
Review daily invoices for accuracy and coding.
Record cash disbursements and handle bank deposits.
Vendor invoice and payment reconciliations.
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accounting records.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
 
Accounting Specialist Qualifications
2 years of general accounting experience and familiar with GAAP.
Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or similar field highly preferred.
Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or Yardi highly preferred. 
Intermediate skills in Excel required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Organized multitasker with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Azure Cloud Solution Architect 
Our client is seeking an Azure Cloud Solution Architect to join their team. 

Responsibilities
Work closely with business in identifying solution requirements and key case-studies/scenarios for the future solution.
Enable Azure cloud journey, analyze TCO & make the Cloud dream become reality.
Design and prototype Azure solutions create solution architecture document covering deep technical aspects of the implementation.
Create a unified strategy for Azure cloud transformation governance, automation, security, implementation and operations.
Analyze existing application portfolios, develop next-gen application architecture, transformation, and modernization roadmap.
Conduct Azure solutions architecture review/audit and create review/audit report.
Lead implementation of the solution from establishing project requirements and goals to solution "go-live".
Oversee the development efforts and provide technical help as needed.
Day-to-day lead the client through the technical and organizational challenges of Cloud transformation.
Participate in the full cycle of pre-sale activities, including RFP processing, proposal development and direct communications with potential clients.
Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices.
Serve as an Azure evangelist, consult and provide technical guidance on Azure solutions design, build, governance, security, operations and cost control best practices.

Qualifications
Designing and building applications using container and serverless technologies.
Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability and high availability.
Deep expertise in solution architecture including web services, relational and non-relational databases, front-end and/or back-end technologies.
Good exposure to Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration (CI) and automated deployment.
Experience working with highly scalable, performant and mission critical architectures.

Avid technologist, with deep expertise in modern cloud architecture and history of successful implementation of complex Azure solution.
Ability to suggest competitive and innovative technical decisions, get client buy-in and deliver commitments.
Strong communication skills, ability to present technical ideas in business-friendly language.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Azure certifications are an additional 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. 



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Bilingual Call Center Specialist
Our client is looking for a Bilingual Call Center 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. 

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

Bilingual Call Center Specialist Qualifications 
1 year customer service, call center experience, or collections/banking experience.
Fluent in Spanish/English required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Proficient in Microsoft Office products. 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes.


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

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

Business Applications Support Analyst
This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the next generation of customer facing digital business solutions in the logistics industry. You will be responsible for supporting and maintain a unique online visibility and collaboration platform. Working within a Global IT team you will also provide end user training, onboard new customers, and work with existing customers to  implement minor system enhancements resolve systems issues.  This role will also collaborate with the product owner on the product roadmap.

This role will suit someone who has the ability to identify business requirements and translate working group projects into implementation schedules for the custom developed solutions and ensure they meet the acceptance criteria for internal end users and clients.

Responsibilities
Understand business requirements and converting into functional solutions by working with others in Global IT
Perform application administration, system monitoring, integration mapping, and reporting
Respond to and resolve issues reported by end users through ticketing system, add/remove users and update administrative and security permissions
Support and coordinated resolution of reported application issues with others in Global IT
Create and modify reports, ad hoc queries and analysis in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
Identify issue patterns and facilitate root cause analysis and resolution.
Perform data mapping and data discovery investigations.
Draft end-user documentation and conduct application training.
Collaborate with the Connect product owner to implement new functionality, perform maintenance projects, and research new issues.


Qualifications
3+ years of Business Systems Analysis and/or Production Support.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL, PostGres, SSRS, SSIS.
Experience with Freight Forwarding, Warehouse Management, and/or Transportation Integration frameworks
Comfortable working with a highly collaborative, globally distributed team as well as independently.
Excellent customer facing skills and understanding of different communication styles.
Strong technical documentation skills.
Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment.
Strong organizational, documentation and collaboration skills.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a focus on existing offerings and continuous improvement.
Self-motivated with ability to adapt quickly to constantly changing environment.

Desired Skills
Knowledge of Data Cubes and SSAS an advantage.
Cargowise One (CW1) experience highly desired.
Experience in an Agile environment.
Experience with freight forwarding, warehousing, logistics and/or supply chain management.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365, Monday, Visual Studio, and Microsoft TEAMS.
 

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

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


 

Business Development Manager
Come join our Vanderfamily, a team of highly ambitious and energetic professionals that thrive from building and maintaining long-lasting relationships in our community. We are seeking a full time Business Development Manager (Account Manager) with a strong consultative sales approach to add to our experienced internal team. This is a great opportunity for a savvy and relationship-oriented sales professional who is eager to join a highly successful local firm within the accounting & finance staffing industry.

VanderHouwen focuses on long-term employment for our internal staff so you must be a highly motivated and dedicated individual.  We operate in a fast-paced and competitive market where a goal-oriented, high integrity, and team-focused mindset is essential to everyone's success.

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager
Develop and maintain client relationships in the Portland Metro Area using a consultative approach.
Present and sell business solutions and services to both existing and new clients.
Develop and execute a strategic target marketing plan to prospect and build a pipeline of potential new clients to drive revenue.
Negotiate fees and service contracts.
Deliver business presentations with appropriate solutions to meet clients' staffing needs.
Actively network in the community to build relationships and promote the VanderHouwen brand at professional groups, events, and gatherings.

Qualifications of the Business Development Manager
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
Strong, proven sales background; staffing or services industry preferred.
Experience in creating successful staffing and hiring solutions for a variety of industries and company sizes using a consultative approach.
3+ years of experience in an outside sales capacity initiating and maintaining long-lasting client relationships, and negotiating service delivery contracts and fees.
Ability to make a high volume of calls to include sourcing, cold calling, and qualifying potential decision-makers.
Conduct market research and qualify target accounts within the Portland Metro area.
Maintain updated knowledge of market trends regionally and nationally to forecast client demands.
Strong, analytical and organizational skills to be comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced, competitive environment. 
Must be goal-oriented and a team player with excellent written and oral communication skills. 
Must have high integrity, commitment to delivering the highest-quality service to clients and prioritize clients' best interests.

What We Offer You
A highly competitive base salary.
Excellent commission/bonus plan based on individual goals.
Excellent office environment in the John's Landing Area in Portland, Oregon.
Excellent opportunity to build a customer base in a highly reputable firm in the Portland Metro area.
State-of-the-art computer systems and social media tools.

Local candidates only please. 
 
Perks of working at VanderHouwen
Excellent benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance and 401(k) plan with company match.
Friendly, fun, and professional team environment.
About VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen enjoys a strong reputation for professional excellence and ethical practices. We take great care of our client and consultant relationships and are known for providing service way above and beyond "standard performance."
VanderHouwen has been a premier staffing provider of professionals in the Pacific Northwest since 1987. We are skilled in delivering Information Technology, Engineering, and Finance placement services. We are committed to providing clients and professional staff outstanding service in a straightforward, ethical, personal, and responsive manner. Our personal approach to business and our reputation with our clients and candidates separates us from our competition.

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

Business Systems Analyst
Our client has an opening for a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) role on their Shared Services team.  The BSA role is responsible for assisting functional teams with business enablement through technology.  This position reports to the Manager of Applications and is on a team of other Business Application Support Analysts (BASAs) and/or other BSAs that serve the Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Sales and Human Resources teams as well as globally leveraged communication and collaboration applications. This role is remote with EST hours preferred.

The BSA 
Works collaboratively with BASAs as a backfill and escalation for incidents, problem management and root cause analysis.
Understands the goals and strategies within functional leadership and aids them in identifying opportunities for leveraging technology to accomplish their goals.
Understands and documents business requirements, including data and process flows, and translates opportunities into business enablement via technical solutions.
Cnducts quality assurance testing and end user training on technical solutions and then manages user acceptance testing.
Supports end users through solution implementation and stabilization .

As a BSA You will be Expected to 
Provide project management and status reporting.
Collaborate with the finance team and the functional teams to create Business value justification for projects, then help establish baselines and the measurement of value harvesting.
assist with organizational change management and the adoption of both Process and technical changes.
Serve as an application subject-matter-expert (SME) capable of finding best fit solutions within commercial off the shelf (COTS) applications for continues improvements.
Engage directly with customers as a SME on how technology might be used to improve or enhance their digital experience.

Responsibilities
Assist with the implementation of a new global Financial application and serve as the ongoing application subject matter expert capable of supporting the global Finance and Accounting team with application-to-application integration development and testing as well as continuous improvements and increased automation.
Collaborate with global sales and marketing teams to improve adoption and deliver more value out of their sales and marketing applications.
Work with Accounting, Finance, Sales and Marketing to help them leverage BI Reporting capabilities.
Work with the other functional support teams and global user communication to find opportunities to get more value out of productivity, communication and collaboration tools within Office365 including Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.
Identify super users capable of leveraging citizen developer tools like Power Automate and Robotics. Process Automation (RPA) and then work with them to find appropriate ways to leverage these solutions in their processes.
Establish a governance model around citizen development and empower citizen developers to use tools for proof-of-value and the piloting of solutions.

Qualifications
3+ years in a similar role working with an EPR, CRM, or HCMS .
1+ years of IT project management experience.
1+ years of organization change management leadership.
Adept with the communication and collaboration tools in Microsoft Office365 and a willing evangelist for their increased adoption.
Experience developing with citizen development tools.
Willingness to work flexible hours to provide the necessary support to user in other geographic regions.
Strong customer service aptitude and demeanor.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
College Degree or equivalent work experience in an IT or direct end user support role.

Additional Experience a Strong Plus
Working knowledge of Accounting.
Familiar with work management tools, such as, Azure DevOps and Fresh Service.
Proficient in structured query language (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. 

 

Business Systems Analyst
Our client is seeking a BSA for their team in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities:
Deliver metrics dashboard for execs. 
Receive transition from initial effort (done by business), work with data analytics team to do the whole SDLC for these reports:
Define dashboard/reporting requirements.
Document design/specs.
Create SQL/develop reports.
Test/ oversee business testers.
Deploy.
Data quality project.
Interview staff on pain points.
Review results.
Perform DQ analysis.
Develop Proactive queries/reports to automate and assist with data anomalies.
Create data cleanup processes/train staff on usage of queries and reports.
Additional reports, as availability permits.

Qualifications:
Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, information technology, computer science, or related field;
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with business systems analysis, including information system development, system configuration, business process analysis, and project management.

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.

Claims Specialist
Our well-known Portland client has an immediate need for a Claims Specialist to support their team. This is an opportunity to gain experience in a large financial organization.

Claims Specialist Responsibilities 
Review claim documentation and identify next steps for processing.
Contact and follow up with external customers and vendors to obtain additional information and documentation.
Research claim-related information and make corrections.
Analyze reports and follow up with team members regarding findings.
Provide status updates to team members, customers, and external stakeholders.
Additional administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Claims Specialist Qualifications
1+ years of administrative or customer service experience involving decision making, critical thinking, and analysis.
Degree in Business preferred.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new software and programs quickly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
High attention to detail and organization.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 
As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer you will help set the direction for the various solutions in partnership with the Solution Architects and our Developer community. You will be a member of an Agile Development Team that focuses on iterative delivery of new designs, capabilities, enhancements, and bug fixes to our enterprise cloud platforms.

As the Team Lead for Cloud Infrastructure Engineers, you will be reporting into the Director of Cloud Infrastructure Engineering. This position will have the opportunity to function not only as a senior technical contributor but also as a leader of the technical team. The best candidate for this position will be extremely well versed in all areas of the Azure Platform including but not limited to Tenant, Subscriptions, Networking, Security, Policies, Compute, Windows and Linux Operating Systems, Storage, Serverless Computing, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Containers and Databases.

Responsibilities Include: 
Provide backup of Product Owner and Scrum Master role in an Agile team setting which includes customer relationship management, backlog prioritization and Scrum lead.
As the lead, you will be expected to be able to backup any other members on the team and their area of cloud expertise.
Escalation point for incident support, capacity and performance management, auditing tasks.
Coordination of infrastructure implementations to ensure designs and implementations are done in accordance with enterprise standards. 
Interacts and assists with vendor engagements for implementations to ensure design and implementations are executed in accordance with Enterprise standards. 
Engage with the operational team for the transition of newly implemented solutions to ensure solutions are successfully operationalized. 
Support operational teams in terms of implementation verification, Infrastructure Problem and Risk Management (Input and Resolution)   
Participate as a member of the Engineering team and provide input as it relates to standards and processes. 
Participates in the implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures.
Participate in ramp-up activities to determine best practices and standards for enterprise-wide deployment, effectiveness, and operations. 

Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum of 12 years’ experience designing and administering IT platforms.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience with Microsoft Cloud – Azure.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate extremely well with both internal and external stakeholders
Subject Matter Expert in designing, implementing, and managing the following with Azure: 

Required: 
Tenant, Subscription and Management Policy.
Azure networking with Express Route, VPN, Virtual Network peering, Routing.
Cloud Security with policies, monitoring and forensic analysis, Security Groups and Firewalls.
Infrastructure components such as Virtual Machines and Storage Types.

Preferred: 
Serverless computing with Kubernetes, Container Instances, Function App.
Platform Services such as SQL, Data Factory, Web Application.
Experience with automation methodologies and processes.
Cloud Infrastructure Development with multiple programming and scripting languages.
Preferred languages are python, JavaScript, .Net, PowerShell and other API driven languages.
Experience with diverse automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Azure Automation, Git, GitHub, ServiceNow to automate CI/CD pipelines.
Test driven development and deployment.
Agile, LEAN
Ability to design and automate services and capabilities to enable “self-provisioning” by customer.
Curious and driven to acquire new skills autonomously.
Strong, proven performance diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
Provide support and service transition training to infrastructure operations teams, local and offshore.
Self-starter with an innate ability to adapt to change and motivated to champion the continuous improvement/continuous delivery.
Experience in managing complete infrastructure solution lifecycle.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of information processing principles and practices. 
Good understanding and knowledge in core enterprise infrastructure. 
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws as relevant to IT compliance. 
Analytical Skills (e.g., Using Sound Judgment, Problem Solving).
Applied Learning / Functional Knowledge and Skills (e.g., Troubleshooting, Maintains Industry Awareness/Industry Knowledge).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
 

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. 
 

Commissions Analyst
Our international manufacturing client is looking for a Commissions Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and expanding team.


This position is temporarily working remotely.
 
Commissions Analyst Responsibilities  
Translate commission agreements for internal staff into commission calculation schemes.
Set up and maintain commission agreements, records, and documentation in the system.
Run commission calculations, calculate manual adjustments, and reconcile to the general ledger.
Review and create commission statements ensuring the accuracy of commission amounts and sales details. 
Respond to commission inquiries and troubleshoot any issues.
Perform and cross-train on ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and other accounting projects.
 
Commissions Analyst Qualifications 
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
2 years of analysis experience related to compensation or commissions.
ERP systems experience preferred; SAP a plus.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; Salesforce or SQL a plus.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

 

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

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

Data Engineering 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.

Junior Database Administrator / Developer
Our client is looking for a Junior Database Administrator/Developer to perform database administration and development work.

Responsibilities:
Work will entail 65% database administration work and 35% development.
Report writing/developing, investigating & verifying the database, Ad Hoc data requests etc.

Requirements:
2+ years experience or college graduates welcome.
SQL Server 2014 or later version.
Experience with PowerBI and Visual Studio.
MS Dynamics is a plus.

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Electrical Engineer Manager
This is the perfect role for someone who is highly organized, self-driven, decisive, has supervisory experience, and eager to pitch-in and support our R&D, testing, manufacturing, and customer service functions.  You will be responsible for the development, design, and evaluation of electronic systems for our comm products, and collaborating with the various Engineering teams to achieve stated product goals.   This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace and works well with a highly talented group of individuals in a fast-moving environment.

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

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Masters preferred.
7 years of relevant RF hardware and system design for industrial electronic products.
3 years of managing others.
Expert proficiency in professional Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools such as Altium Designer and/or Mentor Xpedition.
Hands-on experience in design, development and launch of high-volume electronic products.
Operation of test equipment, including (but not limited) to oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads.
Proficiency in Design for Manufacture (DFM), Electrical Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) including Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Signal Integrity (SI), and Power Integrity (PI).
Demonstrated mastery of embedded digital and analog electronic system design and PCB layout best practices.
Understanding of FPGA RTL development, including ability in Verilog or VHDL ideal.
Strong firmware with STM 32G4 series design and testing experience or similar.
USB 3.0 / 3.1 super speed, display port and power delivery experience, including 'sniff' USB traffic.
Extreme proficiency in MS software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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

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

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


 

Enterprise Cloud Data Platform Architect
Our client is seeking an Enterprise Cloud Data Platform Architect to ramp up on their modern Enterprise Data, Reporting & Analytics platform capabilities. This part of a broader Enterprise IT Foundations program that include Cloud, Mobility, Data & Analytics, Integration and DevSecOps. Our client has launched a program and the corresponding work streams to build out the platforms, standards and governance to enable upcoming major programs embracing these modern technologies. Cloud Adoption is based on Azure as the primary cloud service providers and several of these foundational capabilities will be built upon the core cloud foundation in Azure. These capabilities have several downstream dependencies that are on-going or ready to kick off (Microsoft 365, SAP S4/Hana…). 

The Enterprise Cloud Data Platform Architect will work with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security and Enterprise Application in refining and validating the architecture framework for designing data solutions that will exist in Azure IaaS and PaaS environments and integrating solutions into their applications infrastructure. The architect’s primary responsibility will be Data, Reporting and Analytics platform architecture in an on-premises and cloud hybrid environment landscape. In addition, the architect will review the defined reference, solution architectures for core enterprise cloud foundation on Azure and Microsoft 365, refine them in the context of cloud data platform and right size. Overall this role will bring broader Azure cloud platform experience and with deeper experience with cloud data platform. This role will be forward focused to set up this modern IT foundational platform/capabilities that will be transformational for the business through technology enablement and increased business agility. 

The program is expected to include one primary role working in close coordination with the Director of Enterprise Architecture: 
Enterprise Architect 

Scope 
The Enterprise Cloud Data Platform Architect will include architecting, high level solution design and guiding the implementation of Data, Reporting and Analytics platforms in a hybrid cloud environment setting This includes understanding of the industry leading enterprise class Data, Reporting and Analytics platform services on cloud (Microsoft Azure Data and Analytics and SAP S/4Hana in particular). 

The architect will lend his expertise in Data, Reporting and Analytics platform implementation on Azure Analytics and/or SAP S4/Hana. As part of the above scope, the architect will review and build upon the architecture recommendations from Data, Reporting and Analytics architecture and roadmap project. The architecture will provide the stewardship to steer the data platform architecture in the right direction, guidance on managing inter dependencies and ensuring successful implementation of the enterprise use cases for data management and analytics. 

In addition, the architect with the broader Azure cloud platform experience will review the internal cloud roadmap, deployed cloud solutions, upcoming major cloud-based initiatives and provide technical leadership in reviewing and refining the cloud foundation architecture framework for Azure cloud services in a comprehensive manner. This will require understanding the specific stack of services including 3rd party (e.g. Core Microsoft Azure services, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics, SAP S4/Hana) and review and refine the architecture framework that is in alignment with cloud goals, principles, and operating model. This will also include reviewing currently landed cloud projects in the pipeline and advocating required adjustments in alignment with the cloud architecture and governance frameworks. 
The architect will also act as an advisor on Cloud Agile development methodologies (DevSecOps) and best practices on integrating systems in the data pipeline across the cloud and on-premises (hybrid environment). 

Few key activities are called out below and the list will be expanded based on the scope defined: o Review and validate internal Data, Reporting & Analytics reference, solution architectures and implementation plan for Data Management pipeline, Data Warehouse and data analytics pipeline. 
Provide guidance and direction on key data platform decisions in the pipeline (Data management, data warehouse and data analytics), the best practices, design standards and the rationale behind the recommendations. 
Act as the liaison between the SI and internal resources, act as the expert independent technical steward to steer the platform build out and use cases implementation. 
Gap analysis between cloud solutions and current Azure Environment.
Analyze existing agency cloud policy and strategy .
Review and validate Cloud Resource Templates, Policies and Governance Plans.

Review and validate establishment of cloud governance model and expand the governance to data platform. 
Review and validate Microsoft 365 architecture in the context of broader cloud and data platform architecture, sequencing of capabilities and operating model. Recommend refinements as needed. 
Technical leadership in identifying and navigating the inter dependencies between these implementations(Cloud Foundation, Microsoft 365 and Data Platform) .
This role will work closely with the key players and stakeholders who will be part of these different programs (Enterprise IT&S Foundations, Microsoft 365, S4/Hana Horizon 1) 

Deliverables 
Refinement and validation of the data platform reference and solution architectures with a framework that includes architectural principles, guidelines and standards. 
Review of Cloud Foundation and relevant Microsoft 365 architecture capabilities in the context of Data platform and provide refinements as required with the rationale on recommendations. 
Assist in product selection process and gap analysis as required across the Data pipeline (Data Management, Data warehouse, Data Analytics…). 
Review and validate defined policies, standards and solution architectures of the foundational capabilities that are relevant and in the context of data platform in a cloud, on-premised hybrid environment. 
Lead establishment of the right sized cloud data platform aligned governance framework across these foundational capabilities adapted to the resource pool and organizational maturity. 
Assessment of Identity and Access Management (IAM) policy for data platform in alignment with IAM policies and standards. 
Other deliverables that require technical stewardship and relevant experience to make this program successful 

Requested Qualifications
15+ years of experience in taking the organizations through major data transformation journey and driving the modernization and transformation of data, reporting and analytics platform best practices, process, people and technical nuances suited for organizations. 
The data, reporting and analytics platform experience spanning on-premises and cloud hybrid environments involving azure and strong knowledge in SAP S/4Hana is preferred. 
10+ years of experience of implementing enterprise class cloud based modern foundational. capabilities including Microsoft suite of services and other 3rd party services (Data analytics solutions including SAP landscape, Microsoft 365, Customer facing solutions…) preferably in Azure. 
Should also have experience in cloud security/governance including subscription design, resource groups, and RBAC policies. 
Deep planning, analytical organizational and communication skills. 
Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation.
Ability to lead work effort with little day to day supervision. Ability to work through ambiguity and escalate issues to maintain project momentum.

 

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. 


 

Front-end Developer (React)
Our client is looking for a passionate individual to join their team as a front-end developer. This is a full-time position. The development team works remotely (from home) using video and other solutions for daily communication. Very rewarding work environment with a team that is passionate about learning and delivering great software products. Team and culture fit is important.

Their technology involves real-time transactions for over two million visitors per day. As a front-end Javascript Developer, you'll work with primarily with Javascript, React, Redux, HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JS building the front-end experience of their dealership facing applications, enabling dealerships to engage and communicate with car shoppers. Their system is extremely high-load providing a wonderful learning experience in a professional high-load environment. They have multiple applications that comprise their system including both desktop and mobile applications.

What you will be doing:
Working within a cross-functional squad to complete tasks that contribute to meaningful user and team outcomes.
Working on our web-based consumer and dealership facing applications to make delightful user experiences.
Releasing code to production on a weekly basis to drive iterative improvements in our products.
Helping generate ideas to produce valuable new features and enhancements for our customers.
Working with your squad to hone processes to improve working efficiency.
Being a positive presence on your squad to help the team achieve its goals.

Qualifications
5+ years software development experience
3+ years experience with front-end Javascript
2+ years experience with React and Redux
Up-to-date knowledge of modern HTML and CSS
Experience interfacing with third-party APIs and frameworks
Strong personal and communication skills
Experience with Git

 

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. 

 

Full Stack .NET Developer
Our healthcare industry client will be hiring a Full Stack .NET Developer, you will be part of a team of software engineers working to develop new software products, create application-based alterations, special products and unique solutions to meet the needs of customers.
Projects can be small to large in scope and may be based with domestic or foreign suppliers.

They are a market leader whose team members deliver reliable, cutting-edge health IT and medication management solutions to customers worldwide.

Responsibilities of the Full Stack .NET Developer
Implement service calls using C#, ASP.NET MVC.
Design and develop REST APIs.
Entity Framework is used for data access.
Create ASP.NET MVC based SPAs using AngularJS.
Host APIs in Azure as a web app.
Design and develop responsive solutions, using various front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Troubleshoot existing software products to identify bugs as well as remedy.
Work alongside Field Service to diagnose software installation and/or performance issues and maintain a solid record of any needs.
Application testing; including basic validation and regression testing.
Support software implementation, deployment and support activities.
Website feature updates using C#, ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS
New feature updates using UWP.
Tasks assigned through JIRA.
In the next 6 month, hopefully more unit testing and new apps will be built in React or Angular.

Qualifications of the Full Stack .NET Developer
4+ years of Full Stack .NET Development using C# ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS or React, Entity Framework, SQL Server
Experience developing REST APIs

Preferred
Service Oriented Architecture
SQL Server database component development and management
UWP (Windows 10 Application) development
Azure
Bootstrap
WPF
 

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 Director
Our client is seeking an IT Director to join their team. This role will direct & manage the union's information technology, providing technical direction & assistance with computer systems/networks/databases to users. Also responsible for data security, integrity & confidentiality, including assisting and working with management to implement confidential policies and procedures. This is a salaried, confidential, and exempt position.

Qualifications
Work with management team to implement the strategic plan for organization-wide technology strategy and infrastructure.
Proactively engage with staff to problem-solve and lead the creation of solutions to moving the union’s program.
Technological curiosity- willingness and desire to learn, problem solve new challenges in hardware and software with individuals and teams.
Familiarity with Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Active Directory support and administration.
Responsible for all technical aspects of office IT infrastructure.
Mobile device administration and support with emphasis on iOS.
Experience with Windows 10 Pro and OS X.
Security administrator for all servers, workstations and other IT equipment.
Provide relevant training, technical assistance & direction to staff.
Manage contracts and oversee RFPs for all IT and data contractors and developers.
Drive IT projects based on the IT plan for improvements, staff training, new projects, and problem solving.
Engage in actions, political campaigns, and other programmatic functions of our union outside of IT.
Manage IT budget.
Administer confidential and Human Resources related data & systems security.
Other projects as assigned.
Meraki
VMWare
Zen Desk
Zoom
Process analysis and development
 
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant years of experience and/or MSCA certifications in SharePoint, Office 365 and network administration.

 

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.