Advantage Tech is looking for a remote RPA Quality Analyst for our Lee's Summit Client. 

Summary

Works with Business Analysts within QA/Test Automation and RPA Teams to review requirements for testability within the Robotic Process Automation space. With input from more senior members of the team, creates the QA/Testing work plan including testing tasks, time estimations, and dependencies for complex small or medium-sized projects. Writes comprehensive test cases and test scripts. Performs testing, assigns defect severity, and manages defects throughout the project. Routinely communicates test status to the Senior QA Analyst and Project Manager.
Reports to the Manager, Quality Assurance/Testing.

Job Description

• Reviews business requirements, functional specifications and technical specifications for testability and participates in all formal review sessions.
• Writes comprehensive test cases and test scripts with input from the business analyst, Senior QA Analyst, technical lead, and business subject matter expert. Schedules and leads test document review sessions as necessary.
• Estimates the testing activities of small complex or medium-sized projects and coordinates and controls the testing activities associated.
• Routinely communicates status to project manager, QA/Testing manager and project team.
• Develops an understanding of the GEHA business environment to ensure that the QA/Testing solutions are consistent with long-term business and application directions. Maintains knowledge of current QA/Testing methodologies and approaches to better provide testing solutions to the business.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with peers, vendors and business stakeholders through interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits technical influence by developing accurate and comprehensive test cases and test scripts, which positively impact business performance.

•Bachelor's degree in computer science or any of the suitable disciplines (Any relevant certifications is an advantage)

•5 years of experience in IT testing with good exposure to Test Design & Assurance, test scenario design, test and defect management.

•Experience with full STLC as part of SDLC.

•A minimum of 3 years of test automation experience on UI testing, data driven test approach, API testing, Mobile Application Testing

•Exposure to test automation technologies for UI Testing, API testing, mobile application testing, software configuration management tools like Git/SVN etc.

•Ability to detail specifications

•Technical aptitude to learn new software quickly

•Ability to use critical thinking in solving a problem

•Ability to break down business problems into logical tasks and think creatively

•Ability to perform code readability to understand how the code is implemented and documented

•Ability to understand the dependencies for the code to run

•Cross functional business and application knowledge

•Understand data structures

•Understand and follow coding best practices; e.g., naming conventions, error handling, logging, commenting

•Understand database query languages

 

Additional Job Description

•Understands the business scenarios from the designed test cases or create business scenarios based on solution designs, process designs, requirements and acceptance criteria for each of the requirements.

•Identify test data requirements

•For data driven tests, understand all possible combinations of test data for the specific test case/test scenario and organize the relevant test data

•Develop, Review, Sign off and deploy a tests for QA and RPA Team

•Experience with or understanding of the related UiPath products (Studio Pro, Orchestrator, Test Manager, Robots etc.)

•Experience with other third party test automations products used (e.g. Postman, Appium, SoapUI, etc.)

•Experience with other test management/defect management products  (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)

Advantage Tech is looking for a remote Contact Center Applications Engineer candidate for our Lee's Summit, MO client.  

Job Description:

 

• Serve as a technical lead for Avaya, NICE and other contact center specific applications.
• Research reported concerns of current application functionality and technical requests submitted to our Contact Center apps queue.
• Analyze incidents and problems to identify trends and make recommendations which improve business user experience.
• Document application capabilities in the form of Knowledge Base articles for a variety of audiences (self-service and Tier 1 / Tier 2 teams.)
• Serve as main contact to vendor application team(s) pertaining to discussions around product lifecycles, integration considerations and release updates.
• Share information within IT to support application stability, system integrations and compliance.
• Subject matter expert and primary engineer to support in assigned application upgrades.
• Contribute to solutions design planning and application architecture analysis when evaluating new technologies.
• Analyze new capabilities and application configuration requests submitted by business partners and make recommendations regarding the overall product roadmap and technical implementation plans.
• Contribute to root cause analysis of reported incidents and problems.
• Serve on special project teams for new solutions implementations which integrate with the overall application portfolio.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or qualified technology certifications in Avaya, NICE and other contact center specific products.
• Requires 4 to 8 years of successful experience in a contact center technology engineer role.
• Additional years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Proficient in CTI, SIP, Avaya, IVR, NICE, text analytics, call routing, historical reporting, telephony systems, networking environments, contact center automation and system administration functions.
• Current knowledge of Microsoft operating environments.
• Current certifications in Avaya and NICE products a plus. 

 Additional

• Skilled communicator able to convey complex concepts in terms understood by a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Maintains a positive and enthusiastic team attitude.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Advantage Tech is looking for a Business Analyst for our Lee's Summit, MO Client.  This is a remote position. 
 

·         The Business Analyst serves as the primary business analyst in support Azure DevOps Deployment pipelines. Will interact with internal developers to determine to identify manual process and determine solutions that deliver maximum value in automating pipeline task.  Maintains a strict adherence to departmental standards related to documentation and artifacts and provides peer review for the work of other business analysts. Provides mentorship to other business analysts through both formal and informal activities.

• Works as primary business analyst on moderately or significantly complex projects and initiatives. Coordinates with project manager to document change requests for in-flight projects.
• Follow established business analysis practices to elicit needs, analyze opportunities, and recommend solutions that deliver maximum value.
• Utilizes DevOps to record requirements and ensure signoff is obtained so requirements are delivered on or before the due date. Champions department standards for documentation and ensures that all assigned projects are in compliance with established standards. Reviews the work of less senior analysts to ensure compliance.
• Participates in business process and technology initiatives to improve business performance. Provides guidance in QA work when requested so the appropriate level of testing is planned and executed.
• Recommends best in class technology solutions to improve business decision-making with a focus on core systems, technology strategies, and standards.
• Ensures that all items under their responsibility follow the SDLC including all applicable change management processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Requires four – five years of relevant technical or business work experience with demonstrated quality assurance, risk management and project management experience.
• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Must have background and experience with Business Analysis toolkit including an understanding of systems development lifecycles, architecture and frameworks, problem solving and root cause analysis methods, Use cases, data and process modeling skills and document business process models.

Advantage Tech is looking for a Business Integration Analyst for Lee's Summit MO client.  This is a remote position. 

Job Description

• Works as the primary or sole business analyst on large enterprise projects. Responsible for coordinating assignments of other business analysts while ensuring a cohesive approach to the project.
• Demonstrates a mastery of their area of expertise and maintains sufficient knowledge of the issues and initiatives of the Business Analysis team in order to provide updates to management as needed.
• Serves as a champion of departmental standards for documentation and ensures that all assigned projects are in compliance with established standards.
• Provides mentorship to other Business Analysts regarding best practices for the business analysis discipline.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead others in a variety of settings. Frequently lead other Business Analysts in various efforts and will also lead cross-functional teams when working on projects or serving on committees.
• Coordinates with the Manager, Business Analysis to maintain a broad understanding of department-wide efforts and to ensure that decisions are made within that context. Frequently serves in a support or advisory role on multiple project initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and best practices to recommend optimal solutions. Participates with industry work groups or industry volunteer groups to further knowledge and to build key relationships with others in the industry.
• Acts as primary contact with project managers to provide updates and to coordinate efforts in order to maintain timely deliverables. Ensures the Project Manager is aware of any change requests and helps minimize scope creep.
• Functions as liaison between business units, technology teams and support teams to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction. Documents current-state processes. Supports and enhances current applications and provides direction to end users on available functionality and capabilities.
• Communicates and collaborates with external and internal customers to analyze business needs. Defines technology needs through business cases and other appropriate methods enabling business and technology change.
• Maintains a calm and composed demeanor and brings disparate viewpoints to a place of common understanding through skilled negotiation and diplomacy. Maintains a neutral viewpoint when working with customers yet understands when their SME-level knowledge is appropriate to interject into the conversation.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business
Administration or related field.
• Requires six plus years of relevant work experience with demonstrated business analysis expertise.
• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Must have background and experience with the Business Analysis toolkit including an understanding of systems development lifecycles, architecture and frameworks, problem solving and root cause analysis methods, use cases, data and process modeling skills, and the ability to document business process models.

 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Team Lead – Service Operations and Support for our client in Lee's Summit, MO.  This is a remote position. 

• Ensures that service and support functions align with the ITIL framework and are built on lean principles with a focus on continual improvement (i.e., PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT).
• Assist IT leadership establish current and future state process maturity targets leveraging the ITIL framework.
• Provides tier 1 and tier 2 technical support. Documents and manages tier 0, tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 escalation policies and procedures.
• Provides cross-functional support of the organizations problem management, change management and release management processes.
• Supports the development of service and support policies and procedures, KPIs, KRIs and metrics to ensure success criteria is measurable and supports GEHA’s accountability and transparency values and principles. 
• Assists in developing the organization’s service catalog and establishing service-level agreements (SLAs) and operating-level agreements (OLAs) with relevant IT and business stakeholders.
• Assist in developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to establish problem resolution expectations and timeframes.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to establish specific measures that will be used to evaluate success.
• Develop policies and procedures that outline how problems are identified, documented, assigned and corrected.
• Analyze performance of Service Desk activities and documented resolutions, identify problem areas, and devise and deliver solutions to enhance quality of service and to prevent future problems.
• Develop a model of consistent velocity for the team and demonstrate the ability to deliver on estimates.
• Accountable for the technical delivery of the entire Project.
• Identifies and clears roadblocks for the team.
• Leads the process of analysis in order to fulfil the requirement of system, end-to-end.
• Develops the detailed design structure after understanding the requirements and the conceptual design and architectural standards.
• Implements the best practices for Service Operations and Support
• Works on identifying project risks and plans mitigation with the PM at project level.
• Ensures that the Team is working as per the listed procedures, standards, requirements, quality, and user expectations.
• Constantly monitor and enhance the productivity of the team while identifying and eliminating waste.
• Inspire team members.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be flexible and demonstrate adaptability to the changing and varied work settings.
• Should carefully analyze the details of all the work performed by the Team.
• Serve as the primary interface between the team and management on projects they are leading.
• With the Manager, Sets targets and expectations for the team.
• Take accountability for the activities from product definition through implementation.
• Abide by all the project and company guidelines and standards and ensures that even the team members are doing so.
• With the Manager, ensure fair tasks assignments where people are assigned with tasks aligned to their skills and team need.
• Constantly motivate and encourage team to give their best, especially during the time when they are pressured with aggressive targets.
• Make yourself completely aware with all the technologies thoroughly especially the ones associated with the technologies or application being developed/implemented is under construction.
• Find ways for non-technical people to understand technical concepts through great communication
• Mentor the staff on their team, provide feedback on their work frequently, and encourage and promote best technology practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Computer Information Services or a related field.
• Requires 6+ years’ experience in IT support and/or service management experience
• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary development teams.

Advantage Tech has a client in Topeka KS that is looking for a Help Desk resource.

Description: 

• Performs desktop and peripheral support for staff.
• Diagnose and test PC configurations and functionality and service to agency personnel.
• Basic PC hardware and software troubleshooting.

Qualifications: 

• Technical support experience or schooling
• Some network knowledge is a plus 1-2 years preferred
• High School or equivalent

Environment:

• Extended sitting, moving and setting up workstations, may require being under desks 
• Work with other IT teams to troubleshoot, isolate, and correct that issues that disrupt

 

 

AdvantageTech is working with one of the "best kept secret" companies of Omaha to add to their growing team. This is a really fun and awesome software company that strongly believes in work life balance, and "work hard, play hard"! 

We are on the search for a Software Engineer with expertise in .NET Framework. 

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience
• Strong knowledge of C#
• .NET Core experience 

AdvantageTech is working with one of the "best kept secret" companies of Omaha to add to their growing team. This is a really fun and awesome software company that strongly believes in work life balance, and "work hard, play hard"! 

We are on the search for a Sr Software Engineer with expertise in .NET Framework. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience
• Expert level knowledge of C#
• Strong .NET Core experience 

We are looking for a talented on Manager of Technology who will focus on building tools to enable us to do business with our network of communities. These include B2B portal, custom integrations with third party CRM systems, and reporting. You will develop API layer to enable us to integrate with our network of communities, including integration with internal systems and web sites.

 

This position reports to the VP of Technology. You will use your technology skills to identify latest technologies, architectural and design patterns to be implemented. You will provide architectural direction to team of engineers building systems. This can be a fully remote position.

 

Who you are:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and outcome-oriented technology leader with extensive experience designing, building, and supporting modern web services.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Partner with community sales teams to understand the requirements required to build a self-service portal.
• Partner with other tech leads and senior engineers across multiple teams and orgs to gather system requirements, gut check new feature proposals, and drive large system improvements.
• Provide the team the tools, confidence, and motivation to make decisions independently that lead to their personal and professional success.
• Responsible for group’s technical strategy and roadmap – creating success metrics in close collaboration with other Engineering and Product Managers.
• Experiment with new technologies, and conduct proof of concept which then is presented to tech peers.
• Mentor the professional development of each engineer by helping them build and execute personal development plans that map to our organization goals. Aggressively recruit and hire talented engineers.
• Candidates should expect to spend 50% of their time coding and 50% of their time leading a team of software engineers.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Developing modern websites and services using React and Next.js
• Development experience in JavaScript / Typescript
• Strong experience in design and development of API including REST and GraphQL
• Experience in implementing a component library using StoryBook.js
• Strong understanding of AWS Services, Docker Containers, and CI/CD
• Experience with database technologies like: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Elasticsearch

Advantage Tech is looking for a remote Security Analyst for our Lee's Summit, MO Client.

Job Description

 

• Responsible for ensuring preventative and detective controls, safeguards and countermeasures are in place to effectively protect information systems and information assets from threats and harm.
• Responsible for ensuring security requirements and security validation procedures are defined, documented and integrated within all phases of the organization’s system development and system acquisition framework.
• Translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into system and security requirements, designs, solutions and processes. Evaluates and provides recommendations related to the security and risk management aspects of the organization’s information technology ecosystem.
• Oversees the execution of threat and vulnerability assessments, determines deviations from acceptable configurations and policy, assesses the level of risk, and develops and/or recommends appropriate remediation plans, corrective actions and/or mitigating controls. Oversees the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security.
• Oversees, manages, administers and monitors security related functions and solutions including, but not limited to, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability management systems, threat management systems, antivirus systems, antimalware systems, cloud-based security systems, secure email gateway appliances, web filtering systems, content filtering systems, security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, data-loss prevention (DLP) systems, multi-factor authentication systems, and identity and access management systems.
• Oversees the collection and analysis of security information and event management (SIEM) data to ensure malicious threats, inappropriate activities, or any events that could potentially impact the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the organization’s information systems and assets are proactively monitored and reported in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for correlating data from multiple sources to ensure detective and monitoring controls are designed and operating effectively and focused on identifying indicators of compromise.
• Responds to security events, incidents, inquiries, investigations and e-discovery requests in a timely fashion. Security incident response activities include, but are not limited to, incident containment, eradication, collection of evidence, correlation of SIEM data, data analysis, resolution and assisting with corrective action plans and remediation efforts.
• Participates in providing security related training to all levels of the organization’s staff.
• Participates in internal and external audit, compliance and legal support activities. Assists with resolving open audit and compliance security issues.
• Participates in the organization’s business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management programs including, but not limited to, the preparation and maintenance of continuity plans, recovery plans, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and testing.
• Assists with the identification and classification of information assets and other information governance related activities.
• Recommends security, threat and risk management solutions and processes that enhance and support the vision, mission and goals of the Cybersecurity and Information Security department. Identifies process improvements, and opportunities to automate or streamline existing processes.
• Creates and maintains documentation in support of team responsibilities, including, but not limited to, security operations, business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, security assessments, vulnerability management, remediation activities, standard operating procedures, training, and metrics.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Additional Job Description

 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Requires seven plus years of experience in Information Technology, Information Security, IT Assurance, IT Governance, Risk Management and/or Business Continuity Management.
• Additional years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of formal education and certification requirements.
• Requires working knowledge of IP networks, firewalls, and Active Directory, Mobile Device Management, Cloud Governance, Citrix, Splunk, Microsoft SQL,Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure AD,  encryption and virtual computing environment experience a plus (e.g., VMWare).
• Requires experience with daily security activities such as log review, incident response, disaster recovery, security assessments, and vulnerability management. Must be customer service focused, organized, detail oriented, analytical, able to multitask.
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills to interface with management and employees.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enable effective security incident and problem resolution
• Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, with the flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles, including vendors, business and internal IT personnel.
• Experience in developing, documenting and maintaining security procedures.
• Establishes a productive behavior in a rapidly changing environment brought about by growth of the company, aggressive international competition in the marketplace, and new technologies.
• At all times, works with a sense of urgency and commitment to understand security system and regulatory requirements, assist in the development of alternate solutions and assist in implementation of selected solutions requiring security system expertise.
• Readily takes ownership of assigned projects and is highly motivated to improve existing processes.
• Maintain work place values that include Integrity, Respect for People, Customer Passion, Energy, and Excellence.

Advantage Tech is looking for a Learning and Development Consultant that will design and execute training programs that will equip employees with the skills and knowledge to competently perform the duties of their role. Their primary duties are to ensure that trainees master the skills required to efficiently and capably perform in their role, as well as assisting the entire team in the creation, updating, and maintenance of applicable classroom and e-learning curriculum. They will also serve as a subject matter expert for training information, identify training needs, and design training and continuing education workshops.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct needs analysis, collaborating with business unit leaders, and recommend proposed learning solutions to meet business challenges
• Develop learning and development strategies & content delivering programs that strengthen individual skills and leadership competencies, and drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Responsible and accountable for the effectiveness, measurement, and revisions for learning solutions offered by Learning & Development
• Demonstrate an ongoing willingness to learn about innovative learning solutions, learning delivery methods and learning content
• Assist with training feedback initiatives, conduct research, arrange meetings/events, and serve as coach/mentor to others on the team
• Demonstrate effective communication with multiple departments and company leaders
• Coordinate organizational training with the Human Resource L&D Team
• Oversee, update and manage training content and records via the LMS, for the organization in partnership with the Sales Academy Team for the Sales Team
• Assist in maintaining in-house training facilities and equipment

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous learning content development and facilitation experience required
• Previous experience working with Google Suite, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Captivate Prime, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong passion for learning and development
• Must be highly detail-oriented
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while achieving deadlines and goals

Advantage Tech is looking for a Asset Management Candidate for our Lee's Summit, MO Client.

Job Description

Asset Management
• Oversee the daily and long-term strategic management of software and technology-related hardware within the organization.
• Perform inventories and usage monitoring of all IT assets and record all findings, changes, physical location, and incidences of support.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate process documentation is available and current.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Incident Management
• Develops and maintains ticket escalation steps and contacts.
• Acts as a liaison to customers to outline user impact and lead end user support.
• Facilitates communications during incidents, including verbal/written notifications to stakeholders.
• Ensure that the SLA/OLA process levels are met, prioritizing incidents accordingly.
• Updates appropriate process documentation ensuring that is current and meets standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Problem Management
• Analyze incident, problem and change data, to identify the associated root causes and develop plans and actions to resolve and eliminate problems
• Document known errors and workarounds in the environment through knowledge articles and communicate to IT management
• Assists in identifying production environment stability trends.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate process documentation is available and current.
• Other duties as assigned.

Change Management
• Ensures CAB has the information needed to evaluate changes, including; issuing agenda and circulates all RFC’s to CAB members in advance of meetings
• Evaluates all change requests to determine the impact on business processes and IT services, and to assess whether change will adversely affect the operational environment and introduce unacceptable risk.
• Responsible for ensuring all change requests meet process requirements, adhere to all control points, and proper approval is given.
• Ensures that changes are logged, prioritized, categorized, assessed, authorized, planned, and scheduled, and are introduced in a controlled and coordinated manner.
• Conduct Weekly Change Advisory Board
• Updates appropriate process documentation ensuring that is current and meets standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Release & Deployment Management
• Ensure a detailed deployment plan and has been documented, with the back out plan and escalation points
• Review each deployment into the Production environment to handle any risks which arise
• Monitor all approved changes to ensure all Deployment Windows are met
• Schedule and coordinate the deployments of the approved change requests for Test, Pre-Prod and Production environments
• Coordinates and assists with plans for major GEHA system upgrades with project teams, and other stakeholders to complete Operational Readiness checkpoint
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate process documentation is available and current.
• Other duties as assigned.

Configuration Management
• Identify and document the relationships between technical assets and business services
• Documents and maintains databases of issues and solutions for ready reference regarding GEHA projects, production issues, software and hardware upgrades and installations.
• Responsible for ensuring the appropriate process documentation is available and current.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Requires three years of professional experience in one of the areas of; Technical & Desktop Support, Audit/ Compliance, Project Management, or Risk Management
• Requires knowledge of current IT best practices, operating models, and release management & project management methodologies.
• Able to exercise independent judgment & take action on it
• Requires excellent customer service skills.
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a self-motivator with excellent time management and planning capabilities.

Advantage Tech is looking for a Systems Support Associate for our Johnstown, CO Client.  

Primary Purpose: Perform as a team-oriented technology representative, responsible for delivering exceptional front-line technical support with a customer service focus.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:   

• Team collaboration & escalation
• Customer solutions consulting
• 100% documentation in helpdesk ticketing system
• Support process compliance
• Inventory management
• Active communication with team and customers

Advantage Tech is looking for a System Support Specialist for our Kansas City, MO Client.  
In any given year, our people have a hand in installing, maintaining or operating hundreds of large mechanical systems – or supporting those that do. With each of those, there’s a story that is affecting people’s lives. That’s a responsibility we take very seriously, and it’s why we are driving innovation and disrupting the way people think about construction and facility service.
We Need Someone Like You As a System Support Specialist, you will wake up every morning with the ability to deliver front-line technical support with a customer service focus. You’ll work cross-regionally with a deep, talented Technology Team, having every resource to succeed at your fingertips.
Your Typical Day Might Look Like This
– You will provide customer solution consulting to team members in all regions through a variety of communication channels (email, phone, chat, face-to-face).
– You will build relationships with the IT team, working on ticket collaboration and escalation.
– You will strive for 100% documentation in the helpdesk ticketing system and inventory management system.
– You will support process compliance.
– You will support hardware and software.
– You will communicate at a high level with the IT team members and our customers.
You Will Bring This to the Table
– High School Diploma or equivalency required. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent preferred.
– 3+ years of IT desktop support experience in a Microsoft Enterprise environment with 100+ users is required. Experience in mechanical or large general construction industry is a plus.
– Entry level experience will be considered with relevant education and customer service background
Knowledge of:
– Network based applications such as: Exchange, AD, application license managers, etc.
– Hardware (printers and plotters, VOIP phone systems, PC hardware, iPads, cell phones)
– Applications (MS Office, IE, Chrome, Bluebeam, Skype, Autodesk Collection)
– Components in LAN/WAN networks.
Skills: BUILD. SOLVE. EVOLVE.TM
– Professionalism, Customer service, Documentation, Troubleshooting, Communication, Intrapersonal, Collaboration, Organizational.
– Abilities
– Manage customer expectations.
– Prioritize and manage multiple tickets and maintain calm under pressure.
– Take full responsibility for ensuring the correct and timely resolution of tickets.
– Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
– Develop and foster effective relationships.
– Communicate and collaborate effectively, verbal and written.
– Operates with a keen sense of detail with urgency – results driven.
– Desire for continuing education to foster individual skills development. – Responsible for end user training on standard issue equipment and common applications, both in the main office and less frequently, at other office locations/jobsites.
– Explain complex technical issues in language suitable for all team members regardless of computer/technical experience.
– Manage inventory at multiple locations: record and track purchases, unpack and shelve new stock, maintain database, shipping and receiving.

JOB SUMMARY
The Developer II utilizes advanced analysis and software programming skills to develop, implement and maintain business solutions, interfaces and utility programs. The Developer II analyzes user needs and creates software solutions in Salesforce for enabling new capabilities, improving efficiencies and delivering competitive advantage. The Developer II provides superior customer support in incident resolution and is involved in all aspects of the development lifecycle including design, coding, testing and deployment in support of enhancement requests.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide technical support and participates in on-call rotation to resolve critical application issues according to stated SLA’s.
2. Perform moderate to complex programming assignments requiring an advanced understanding of established programming standards, methods and best practices in Salesforce.
3. Acquire and interpret business requirements, creates functional specifications and determines the most efficient/appropriate technologies.
4. Perform analysis of business models, logical specifications and/or customer requirements to design and build business solutions utilizing multiple technologies.
5. Contribute to and review technical designs of software solutions.
6. Automate business processes using Salesforce automation tools, such as Process Builder, Workflows, Formulas, Flow, Assignment Rules and email Alerts.
7. Participate in daily scrum meetings, analyze assign user stories, identify/resolve gaps in functional user stories/business requirements Contribute to and follow development best practices such as version control, unit testing, continuous integration, performance and security testing, and appropriate documentation.
8. Ensure quality and maintains performance of deployed solutions.
9. Works with stakeholders following the Agile Scrum software development process.
10. Assist with other projects as needed to contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Advantage Tech has a great opportunity for a mid level Network Administrator in the Omaha metro! We are partnering with a really fun client that is adding to their (quickly) growing team. This is a great role for a well rounded network admin to utilize their own skills and learn how to work with a number of new tools as well! 

Qualifications: 

• Experience with Windows Servers and Active Directory 
• Experience in building systems in Microsoft Azure
• Ability to both give and take direction 
• Very organized and collaborative personality 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Front End Web Developer for our Lee's Summit Client.  
 

The Front-End Web Developer designs, develops, implements, and supports web applications to meet the business needs and subsidiaries. Provides technical leadership to Associate Developers in addressing solutions. Works closely with the Senior Developers and Technical Lead, along with technical and business stakeholders.

 

SKILLS

Responsibilities

• Develop software interfaces comprised of components and features with a focus on usability
• Work as part of an Agile team, following established standards
• Provide industry insight on Front End Development best practices
• Update existing and create new components to meet strict ADA compliance rules
• Work closely with UX Designers on complying with ADA requirements
• Work with Sr. Front End Developers to quickly prototype layouts and functionality concerns with Stakeholders
• Architect and design client-side build systems/packages for future use cases
• Document and maintain development guidelines for Design System
• Create necessary documents for application release cycles (Change Requests, Pull Requests)
• May use the following tools/languages to accomplish tasks:

o MS VisualStudio / VisualStudio Code

o Javascript / Typescript

o Knockout JS

o React

o NPM, YARN

o HTML

o CSS/SCSS/Sass (BEM)

o Sitecore WCMS

o MS Office tools

o Azure DevOps

o Prototyping tools like "Adobe XD and Figma"

• Review Business Requirements Documentation, Technical Design Documentation and participate in peer review cycles with technical & non-technical counterparts.
   

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Systems Engineering is preferred.
• Requires four – six years of experience in Responsive Web Development, Bootstrap v4 as well as custom layouts and components
• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
• Requires working knowledge of network operating systems.
• Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgement.
• Requires experience managing third party resources.
• Requires understanding of end-user needs and requirements.
• Requires knowledge of relational database design.
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills.
• Must have ability to effectively maintain focus and productivity while working on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and guidance

 

Preferred

• Prefer having completed one or more current certifications related to software development. Prefer Microsoft Certified Developer certification or equivalent.
• Prefer experience working with Sitecore content management system

Advantage Tech is looking for an Infrastructure Manager for our Olathe, KS Client.  
The infrastructure manager ensures IT infrastructure is secure and offers consistent reliability and availability to internal and external customers to meet their business needs. The manager will plan, design and implement IT infrastructure short and long-term strategy and roadmap that aligns with the organization’s software lifecycle management roadmap, while simultaneously managing the IT team responsible for maintaining the infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:
We are a Cloud first strategy organization for the purpose of bringing greater agility to the overall infrastructure and allow it to respond to business demands more rapidly. The infrastructure manager should consider cloud-based solutions as part of the infrastructure toolkit. To align with that strategy, this role has responsibility for several areas, including the following.

STAFF MANAGEMENT 20%
• Manages the staff and equipment that handles servers, switching, routing, telephony, perimeter devices (firewalls), and security administration/monitoring.
VENDOR MANAGEMENT 10%
• Responsible for establishing strong partnerships with those vendors in their purview to set clear SLA expectations.
STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES 20%
• Ensures ITIL standards and procedures are in place and followed for consistent auditability for SOC2 requirements.
• Ensures the consistent and proper use of the ServiceNow ticketing system.
STRATEGY 20%
• Stays current with the strategic direction of the organization as well as new technologies on the horizon. Must be able to use this knowledge to select the right technology that enables the organization to move forward.
• Ability to lay out a strategy that the CIO and other executives will understand and support.
MONITORING AND REPORTING 10%
• Develops proper metrics and monitoring for stability management and SOC2 evidence for audit purposes.
INFRASTRUCTURE SOFTWARE 10%
• Ensures the correct software and tools are in place to manage the infrastructure.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 10%
• In some cases, this role will manage their own project initiatives, or will work with a project manager to lead larger initiatives.
MANAGERIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 20%
• Manages the staff and equipment that handles servers, switching, routing, telephony, perimeter devices (firewalls), and security administration/monitoring.
• Leads direct reports with an understanding of how dynamics, personalities and talents work together to build a strong team.
• Coaches, mentors and actively engages in professional development of staff by providing or supporting opportunities to broaden and enrich roles.
• Exhibits integrity while building trust and rapport with staff to encourage honest conversations, conflict resolution and the appreciation of diversity. Fosters a spirit of teamwork and collaboration that results in better work.
• Consciously demonstrates a workplace culture that is consistent with CHA’s and emphasizes the mission, vision and values.
• Implements office procedures and protocols in accordance with organizational policies and promotes compliance leading by example.
• Provides leadership by clearly communicating through all available channels. Facilitates methods to help team members report progress and evaluates results.
• Works with direct reports to establish clear and manageable priorities and guides effective workload management.
• Empowers and challenges staff through effective delegation and provides opportunities for growth, enabling greater ownership and contributions to results while promoting accountability.

Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional education via college coursework or business school preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business or health care related field preferred.
Experience and Special Skills:
A minimum of 7 years’ experience managing and advancing server technologies and a server team is required, including:
• Operating systems (Win 10, 2016/2019 Server, etc.)
• Cloud first technologies and prefer experience in Azure and AWS
• Experience in both creating Azure resources as well as migrating existing platforms to Azure preferred
• Physical and virtual servers
• Storage and backups
• Disaster recovery (prefer experience using Veeam)
A minimum of 4 years’ experience managing vendors is required in the following areas:
• Negotiating access agreements
• Establishing service level agreements (SLAs)
• Ensuring contracts are in place to support the services provided by the infrastructure team A minimum of 4 years’ experience managing infrastructure projects and leading project teams is required
• Experience in business or health care related field preferred

Advantage Tech is looking for a Data Protection Systems Engineer for our Kansas City, MO Client.  This can be a remote position.
 

The Converged Platforms team provide support and maintenance of our unified system combining elements of a traditional data center: storage network and systems, servers and virtualization.  This allows us to scale according to our business needs.  The team ensures this system is performing at peak capacity to avoid business disruption. 

 

As a Data Protection Systems Engineer, you will be part of a team involved in routinely collaborating with other Infrastructure and Applications Services teams to deliver infrastructure data protection solutions that are technically sound, resilient to failure, operationally supportable, and meets requirements of the business.  You will also be delivering end-to-end backup storage and backup solutions to all customers.  Your work will ensure adverse events would not negatively impact the availability, integrity or confidentiality of Company’s network of systems, associated information, and services. 

 

The Converged Platforms team is a close-knit group of engineers coming from diverse backgrounds.  We share a commitment of providing solid, robust and dynamic converged environments and we believe in fully supporting each other to achieve this goal.? Trust and open communication are the cornerstones of how we roll, and we have plenty of fun while doing it!? Self-education, peer consultation, mentor guidance, and formal training/seminars are some of the methods that we share information and knowledge. 

 

How you’ll spend your time:  

• Utilize industry standard technologies to ensure the integrity of recoverability of servers and data, backups, patch installations, performance monitoring, etc. 

• Document work and follows corporate, department, and work center policies. 

• Demonstrate technical leadership within team and on project teams to accomplish tasks and projects. 

• Deliver infrastructure data protection solutions that are technically sound, resilient to failure, operationally supportable, and meets requirements of the business. 

• Provide end-to-end backup storage and backup solutions to all customers.?  

• Complete automation of tasks and processes utilizing scripting languages (i.e. Python, PowerShell, Ansible). 

 

We’re excited to talk with you if:  

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciplines and at least 3 years of experience in a technical role supporting n-Tier application infrastructure OR at least 5 years of experience in a technical role supporting n-Tier application infrastructure. 

• You have in-depth industry experience in enterprise backup and restore procedures and processes. 

• You have working knowledge of networking concepts (i.e. vLAN's, trunking, security zones/segmentation). 

• You have experience with protection solutions such as Avamar, Data Domain, and NetBackup, including demonstrated experience in deploying virtual and physical editions of Avamar and Data Domain infrastructure. 

• You have experience with cyber vaulting solution and methodology.  This is not a requirement, but highly preferred. 

• You have knowledge of CyberSense solutions (Index Engines).  Not required, but extremely helpful. 

Advantage Tech is working with a really cool company in the Omaha metro that is adding a Database Analyst to their team. This company is doing some really cool work, and staying up to date on technology trends! 

This is a great opportunity for someone with a "go getter" attitude who wants to join a very collaborative IT group! 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in database design and implementation 
• Microsoft SQL Server experience
• Microsoft SSIS experience 
• T-SQL experience 

Advantage Tech is looking for an Enterprise Integration Architect for our Kansas City, MO Client. 

Our Enterprise Architecture team is comprised of Enterprise and Solution architects playing a critical role in providing enterprise-level project solutions and strategies.  We collaborate with the business and IT subject matter experts across application, data, security, and infrastructure teams turning vision into modern industry standard solutions and roadmaps. 

 

As an Enterprise Integration Architect, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic, modern solutions that evolve domains digitally.  If you enjoy providing technical solutions that meet business needs and then seeing the overall architecture come to fruition, this is the opportunity for you.   

 

Our Enterprise Architecture team thrives in an outside-the-box thinking to derive the best technical solutions to meet our business strategies.  We share ideas and fully support each other to achieve these goals.  Trust and open communication are the cornerstones of how we roll, and we have plenty of fun while doing it!  Self-education, peer consultation, mentoring and formal training/seminars are some of the methods that we share information and knowledge.  

 

How you’ll spend your time:  

• Collaborating with business and technical teams to understand and influence current and future state strategies.  

• Collaborating with the business and technical teams, creating solutions that fulfill the business requirements incorporating Company and industry strategies, patterns, standards and technologies.  Then reviewing solutions with stakeholders for alignment. 

• Leading teams in the integration strategy and design at the project, domain and enterprise levels. 

• Participating in the creation and maintenance of technology roadmaps and domain level portfolio diagrams. 

• Documenting patterns for reuse across the enterprise.   

• Mentoring IT and Business teams on new technologies and patterns. 

• Staying current with modern technology, patterns and trends. 

 

We’re excited to talk with you if:  

• You have at least 7 years of IT experience and at least 2 years of enterprise, solution, application or integration architect experience. 

• You have experience using Domain Driven Design to model Microservices. 

• You have experience implementing a Microservice Architecture. 

• You have in-depth API Modelling experience.  Canonical modelling preferred. 

• You have worked in designing architecture solutions utilizing API stacks, Event Driven Architecture and other forms of messaging patterns. 

• You have Oauth2 patterns and implementation experience. 

• You have the following preferred experience: security patterns, public cloud platforms and associated cloud services, event-driven architecture, DevOps patterns and tooling, container management platforms and configuration, data modeling, network fundamentals, financial systems integration and/or implementation. 

The Enterprise Data Warehouse & Analytics team provides support of our data warehouse environment and analytics tools.  This allows our business leaders access to business intelligence data in order to develop strategies for our organization to grow.

 

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will be a part of UMB’s data team during an exciting time of growth and modernization.  As part of this job, you will be working to implement cloud strategies, modernizing legacy systems, and coding for the future of data processing at UMB.  As you grow in technical expertise in one or more areas of specialization as well as leadership capabilities, your position and role within the team would advance and reflect this growth accordingly.  If you have a passion for new technology, love to solve complex problems, aren’t afraid to learn technology and love change, we want to talk to you!  

 

The Enterprise Data Warehouse & Analytics team is a close-knit group of data engineers coming from diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We share a strong commitment of providing high quality enterprise data solutions and we believe in fully supporting each other to achieve this goal.  Trust and open communication are the cornerstones of how we roll, and we have plenty of fun while doing it!  Self-education, peer consultation, mentor guidance, and formal training/seminars are some of the methods that we share information and knowledge.

 

How you’ll spend your time:

• Partnering with business leaders to understand and to determine their needs in order to design and create dashboards using Power BI.
• Designing, building and maintaining optimal cloud data pipelines, architecture and data sets for ETL.  This includes cloud data platform structures to organize and store data.
• Implementing governance and data lifecycle management strategies around the flow of data within UMB which includes policy and automated approaches.
• Sharing your expertise and utilizing your experience in cloud solutions to modernize technologies including work closely with the senior architect to mentor others on the data team.
• Evaluating, assessing and translation of data including identifying anomalies, trends and correlation of similar data sets.
• Creating models and standards to govern which data is to be collected, how it is stored, arranged, and utilized in data systems and within the organization.

 

We’re excited to talk with you if:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and at least 5 years of experience in a technical role supporting and designing application technologies OR at least 8 years of relevant work experience in a technical role supporting and designing application technologies. 
• You have at least 5 years of experience cloud data development / engineering experience specifically with Azure or AWS.
• You have at least 5 years of experience with Data Pipeline Development and/or Business Intelligence implementation, and subject matter expertise in Modern Data Platform Implementations.  Data curation experience is highly beneficial.
• You have in-depth experience using Business Intelligence tools to analyze data, draw conclusions from the data, then use visualization to tell the story about the data.  Experience with Power BI tool is highly preferred.
• You have financial services or banking experience.  This is not a requirement, but it is a plus.
• You have a business first mindset and comfortable with change as well as having a passion to learn and use new modern technologies, including databases, code sets, and integration best practices. 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Manager  of Database and Enterprise Scheduling for our Lee's Summit, MO Client.

The Manager, Infrastructure Operations reports to the Director of Technology Infrastructure Operations (TIO). The Infrastructure Operations Manager’s role is to oversee a team of Database Administrators and Production Control Analysts and is responsible for the operational activities of the Database and Batch processing systems.  The ideal candidate for the Manager role will have a proven track record of innovative thinking, problem solving, focus on performance and operational efficiencies, a passion for data/statistical analysis of KPIs and metrics, and a strong business acumen in Healthcare for IT.

The Manager will be responsible for a team of administrators and analysts who install, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, NoSQL Platforms, and BMC Control-M Orchestration platforms. The Manager is responsible for assisting with the strategy, planning, acquisition, deployment, and operational management of these platforms working with internal and external service providers to ensure operational excellence. 

 

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases and enterprise job scheduling in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
• Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on enterprise job scheduling, database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Monitor enterprise job scheduling within the Control-M platform and ensure workload balance and efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases and enterprise batch scheduling.
• Perform database transaction and security audits.
• Partner with Cybersecurity team to establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.
• Develop routines for end users to facilitate best practices for enterprise scheduling and database use.
• Plan and manage upgrades of all Database and Scheduling platforms to remain in compliance.
• Ensure Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is completed for all Major Incidents.

 

Position Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Requires a minimum of five years of managerial experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships across multiple stakeholders, senior leadership team, and department heads, etc.
• Additional years of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of formal education and certification requirements.
• Perform all departmental administrative activities, including staff meetings, attendance, monthly status reporting, strategic planning, documentation, and other activities, as assigned, in a timely manner.
• Ensure appropriate training initiatives for new and existing staff.

 

Personal Attributes

• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Advantage Tech is working with an amazing client in West Omaha who is growing their amazing team and looking to add an EDI Specialist!  

This role will work to implement and support EDI processes, and this person will be the Subject Matter Expert for the products. 

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EDI communication 
• Familiar with EDI X12 documents (810, 820, 823, 850, 855, 856, 864, 870)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lead and train both internal personnel and customers 

Advantage Tech is working with an amazing client in West Omaha who is growing their amazing team Customer Support team and looking to add a Customer Support Specialist!  This is an amazing opportunity for recent grads or entry level professionals with a customer-focused state of mind! 

 

This role will work with our clients customers to research, answer, and escalate customer cases and questions. The Customer Support Specialist will learn the clients ERP system in order to train the customers, as well as create documentation. 

 

Qualifications: 

• Great customer service skills
• Ability to problem solve and think analytically 
• Strong written and verbal communication 

Advantage Tech is on the search for an organized and confident Sr QA Analyst to join our clients amazing team! 

Requirements: 

• 7+ years of QA and testing experience 
• Experience with Runscope / BlazeMeter., SOAP UI, and TestProject  is a big plus 
• Experience in both manual and automation testing 
• Serve as a mentor for for less experienced QA team members 

Advantage Tech is searching for a Data Engineer focusing in Enterprise Data Warehouse, for their client based out of Kansas City, Mo.
 

Description:

We are hiring for a mid-level Data Engineer to join our client's Enterprise Data Warehouse team.  The data engineering team works on providing the infrastructure for analytics and business stakeholders to leverage data to make good decisions. They are responsible for data integrity and availability for crucial systems at the client site, and serve as a primary resource for data expertise. The data engineer is a hybrid of DevOps engineering, Software engineering, and Database engineering, focused on building advanced data warehousing and transformation systems.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Provision advanced data transformations through batch and streaming ETL systems to support a wide variety of data sources and models
• Build and scale data warehouse systems that support the needs of a fast growing business while maintaining data governance and HITRUST compliant security
• Support processes to allow automated deployment of schema changes in conjunction with DevOps deployment model.
• Ensure operational database health and performance through test driven development, advanced monitoring, query optimizations, architecture improvements, create proper indexes and stored procedures
• Develop an in-depth understanding the SVG business model and perform data integrity analysis on data processes to answer specific business questions 
• Maintain a self-starter mindset in identifying, designing, and implementing internal data process and architecture improvements
• Author high-performance ETL software that is modular, efficient, defensive, and performant.
• Manage the required documentation process and data models for the company. 

 

Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of Data Engineering experience
• Experience with the Python language; it’s design, base libraries, built-in features, and how it compares to other languages
• Experience with Python data engineering libraries including Pandas and pyspark
• Experience with SQL data warehouse tools such as AWS Athena, AWS S3 and AWS Redshift
• Experience with Batch processing tools such as AWS Batch or AWS Glue

Advantage Tech is searching for a Data Engineer focusing in Enterprise Data Warehouse, for their client based out of Kansas City, Mo.
 

Description:

We are hiring for a mid-level Data Engineer to join our client's Enterprise Data Warehouse team.  The data engineering team works on providing the infrastructure for analytics and business stakeholders to leverage data to make good decisions. They are responsible for data integrity and availability for crucial systems at the client site, and serve as a primary resource for data expertise. The data engineer is a hybrid of DevOps engineering, Software engineering, and Database engineering, focused on building advanced data warehousing and transformation systems.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Provision advanced data transformations through batch and streaming ETL systems to support a wide variety of data sources and models
• Build and scale data warehouse systems that support the needs of a fast growing business while maintaining data governance and HITRUST compliant security
• Support processes to allow automated deployment of schema changes in conjunction with DevOps deployment model.
• Ensure operational database health and performance through test driven development, advanced monitoring, query optimizations, architecture improvements, create proper indexes and stored procedures
• Develop an in-depth understanding the SVG business model and perform data integrity analysis on data processes to answer specific business questions 
• Maintain a self-starter mindset in identifying, designing, and implementing internal data process and architecture improvements
• Author high-performance ETL software that is modular, efficient, defensive, and performant.
• Manage the required documentation process and data models for the company. 

 

Skills Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of Data Engineering experience
• Experience with the Python language; it’s design, base libraries, built-in features, and how it compares to other languages
• Experience with Python data engineering libraries including Pandas and pyspark
• Experience with SQL data warehouse tools such as AWS Athena, AWS S3 and AWS Redshift
• Experience with Batch processing tools such as AWS Batch or AWS Glue

Advantage Tech is assisting their Leawood client in finding a System Administrator with 2 years of experience in desktop support, Office 365, and basic network support.  This role will also include support of: phones, virtual servers, printers, and security (physical and digital).  This Individual will work closely with the rest of the IT department for projects and ideally the applicant will identify user needs and come up with technology solutions to solve those needs.  The applicant should be self-motivated, willing to learn new technology, and be able to communicate effectively to staff.  

Essential Functions:

• Day to day support of Dell, Microsoft, and Apple computers
• Support of Office, OneDrive, Adobe, and various other software
• Administration of Office 365 accounts and configurations
• Administration of Active Directory
• Support of network printers
• Administration of physical security systems
• Support of audio/visual equipment in office

 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains HRIS database, including new hire data entry, changes, etc. Prepares reports as needed.
• Assists in onboarding process including sending and collecting all new hire paperwork, scheduling and conducting tours, and other administrative duties related to new hires.
• Maintains HR filing, including personnel files.
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and 401K; personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations; and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Conduct background checks for new hires and existing employees as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks such as address changes, room scheduling, assists with HR events, tracks and maintains performance review forms, and other duties as assigned.
• Listens to, reviews, and responds to HR emails, voicemails, and faxes.
• Responds to and completes requests for verifications of employments.
• Reviews and distributes HR mail. Coordinates returned mail.  Assists with HR team mass mailings. 
• Act as backup to the Front Office Manager, performing receptionist duties.
• Responds to basic inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assists with administering benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, 401K, PTO, leave of absence, and EAP.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with HIGH attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, committed and determined. Maintains a positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Able to deal with interruptions, work to deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Strong relationship skills – able to build and maintain rapport with co-workers, employees, and visiting guests.
• Works with integrity; upholds the company’s values.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to coordinate projects, including communicating changes and progress.
• Able to adapt to change quickly and helps to communicate changes effectively.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Has excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Follows instructions, and responds to management direction.
• Strong at Excel and Microsoft Office products.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advantage Tech's client has a short term need for an Active Directory Administrator.
Responsibilities

• Facilitate Active Directory administrative tasks, integration needs, and business requirements.
• Create advanced monitoring strategies for monitoring and reporting health of Active Directory components.
• Provide strategies for maintaining a secure Active Directory environment.
• Develop scripts and programs that incorporate automated features to monitor and maintain Active Directory and its components.
• Develop policies and standards for how Active Directory objects such as Groups and Organizational Units should be created, named, and maintained.
• Generate usage reports of components of AD like LDAP, Kerberos, etc.
• Provide point in time audit reports of different types of AD objects.
• Responsible for security related applications, including maintaining, deploying, upgrading, troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Create and maintain support documentation as related to IT Security infrastructure and systems.
• Maintains job code matrix with security settings for each position in the organization.
• Provide first level monitoring of SIEM, log management, endpoint protection intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, and other security devices.
• Consults on and administers appropriate security settings for users, following a least-privilege framework.
• Work closely with IT Security and LAN server administrators to structure and define appropriate Group Policy, scripting, related to directory hierarchy, objects, and structure. Collaborate with the security team to mitigate vulnerabilities, define and implement security policies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft certification with 3-5 years' minimum experience as a Windows 2012/2016/2019 and Active Directory services administrator.
• Hands-on experience in supporting Microsoft Windows 2012/2016/2019, Active Directory, ADFS, and GPO validation and design.
• Understanding of the inner working of Active Directory and its components.
• Thorough understanding of monitoring best practices for Active Directory and related services.
• Experience in developing and supporting system management automation tools to deploy, configure and monitor servers and services.
• Experience in developing, documenting, and enforcing the standards, security procedures, and controls for access to ensure integrity of the Windows Systems, Active Directory, and related systems.
• Ability to translate technical issues into understandable business language for end users and other technical support personnel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Active Directory, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Vulnerability Detection, Endpoint Protection, Log Management, SIEM and security best practices.
• Strong understanding of architecting and configuring Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational Units.
• Must possess excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.
• Ability to solve complex admin tasks.
• Familiarity with VMWare and Dell EMC Isilon
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus

Advantage Tech is looking for a DBA to help fill our client's long term need.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
• Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required
• Experience with industry standards for security and hardening of SQL Instances and Databases.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience working with Windows server, Active Directory, and VMware
• Familiarity with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS
• Ability to organize and plan work independently
• Experience with EMC products such as Avamar/Data Domain a plus.
• Experience with database cloud migration a plus.

Description

This position executes project management processes and methodologies for the IT division, ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, adhere to IT and Evergy standards, and meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Leads project teams in the implementation efforts for projects/programs lead by the PMO team, ensuring that they are accurate, secure and efficient.
• Tracks key project milestones, adjusting project plans and/or resources as indicated.
• Communicates project status to stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Creates project management documentation (project scope, project plans/schedules, project logs, status reports, issues management, etc.).
• Ensures that project implementation (designs, development, testing plans, change orders, etc.) is documented following the Evergy PMO methodology.
• Directs and monitors work daily, identifying resource needs, performing quality review, and escalating functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately. Facilitates issue resolution.
• Manages the contractual commitments, scopes of work, budgets, and timelines of multiple projects simultaneously.

 

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory

• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, best practices and procedures related to business functions/units.
• Working knowledge of technology applications used in business functions/units.
• Understands and considers the complexity and inter-relatedness of business functions and company technology applications.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
• Leads large project teams effectively, promoting and supporting teamwork.
• Takes the initiative to search for and identify alternative and/or innovative solutions to both business and technical problems.
• Uses planning skills to manage and complete large, complex projects.
• Quickly adapts to the demands inherent in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including giving formal presentations to different audiences.
• Establishes and maintains effective consulting relationships.
• Exercises sound judgment when making decisions.

 

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field and 6 years IT experience in multiple areas, including 2 years managing projects in multiple technologies and functions OR 8 years IT experience, including 4 years managing project in multiple technologies and functions.

 

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate would have experience with both Infrastructure and Application Development projects.

Advantage Tech's client is looking for a Help desk Technician who is hungry to learn and grow.

This candidate will be supporting 220+ end users with Windows troubleshooting, Password Resets, Printer issues. Will have the opportunity in the role to learn AD, GPO, PowerShell, and Salesforce if they do not already have that experience. 
 

Advantage Tech is looking for an API Developer for our Overland Park, Client.  Our Client has a great work life balance.  This position is on site.  Our client is located at a convenient location and in a new remodeled building.  Our client is looking for a Developer that enjoys working with data.  You will be workings with API Integrations and interfacing with multiple 3rd party platforms.  

Skills Required:
– API Integration experience with 3rd party vendors. 
– .Net Core or Standard
– MVC Web API
– Experience with Data tables

Preferred Skills:
-Experience with Mobile Apps
– Expereince with PHP

 

Advantage Tech is working with an amazing copmany here in Omaha who is looking to add a Security Engineer to their growing team! Our client has one of the best cultures and team driven environments in the city. Work life balance truly matters, and the IT team is very collaborative and has a lot of fun! 

If you are a Security Engineer with just a couple years of experience and looking to join a great team while learning new skills, this is an amazing opportunity. 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience 
• Either currently possess or working towards the CISSP certification 
• Experience working with intrusion detection systems, firewalls, SIEMs, password protection and authentication methods 
• Experience with Vulnerability Management Process 

Advantage Tech is working with one of the oldest and best companies to work for in Omaha to add a contractor to their QA team! Our client is growing, and looking for a rock star Manual QA Tester to assist their team for a 6 month contract with possibility of extension. This is a 100% REMOTE opportunity! If you are looking for a great role to showcase your talent and work with an awesome team, this is the opportunity  for you. 

Qualifications: 
5+ years of experience in manual testing 
Experience in the Financial / Insurance industry 
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or other similar platforms 
Strong communication
Quick learner and able to be self driven 

Are you searching for a fast paced and diverse occupation? Our client has a career opportunity for a positive individual to help our IT team manage and assist users. This individual has the opportunity to advance quickly both in knowledge and responsibility within our organization.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain batch files to perform multiple tasks
• Capture computer images and publish on server
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and resolve discrepancies
• Help maintain the department in a clean and orderly manner
• Recommend improvements to the department supervisor
• Miscellaneous daily tasks including VAS support and/or clean-up activities
• Implements computer system requirements by defining and analyzing system problems; designing and testing standards and solutions.
• Defines application problem by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes.
• Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.
• Controls solution by establishing specifications and coordinating production with programmers.
• Validates results by testing programs.
• Ensures operation by training client personnel and providing support.
• Provides reference by writing documentation.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

 

• Working knowledge of current Microsoft operating systems
• Must possess organizational and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment
• Possess good organizational and decision-making skills
• Must be able to lift and / or move objects with a weight of 20 to 70 lbs

Job Description:

Provides and applies technical strategies in the designing, implementing, administering, maintaining and performance tuning database systems and related technologies. Provides technical consultation for enterprise and application project teams. Participate with members to identify and clarify strategy, address gaps, define and execute related policy/procedures and pursue improvement opportunities. This position is expected to work independently with minimal guidance and assistance with the technology supported.

• Day to day support and maintenance of assigned databases, including:
• Ensuring recoverability via backups or other solutions
• Ensuring high availability for business users
• Maintaining a strong security profile with patching, updates and audit logs
• Administering and documenting user accounts and maintaining authentication controls
• Monitoring capacity and growth and licenses
• Day to day customer service for assigned databases, including:
• Assisting users and resolving problems
• Proactively reviewing and researching for problems
• Assisting application teams in resolving performance problems
• Support of projects, including:
• Routine support tasks as assigned
• Design assistance and consulting including identification and documentation of design concerns related to performance, security, auditability, availability and recoverability
• Management of test and other non-production databases for the projects
• Performance, capacity, recovery and other testing

Mandatory Skills:
• Understands and considers standard concepts, best practices and procedures related to database development and administration.
• Working knowledge of multiple database applications, programming languages and/or system environments.
• Working knowledge of business goals, corporate IT standards, strategy and service level agreements.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
• Establishes cooperative relationships with departments.
• Effective project team member, at times assuming leadership role for the project.
• Searches for and identifies alternative and/or innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Uses planning skills to manage and complete projects on time and on budget.
• Exercises sound judgment when making decisions.
• Quickly adapts to multiple demands and rapidly changing priorities.

Education/Experience
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or other related field and 4 years of database administration experience OR 6 years of database administration experience

Desired Skills:
 –Ability to install, configure, monitor and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases
–Work autonomously and as part of a team
–Automate routine tasks
–Study the database needs of new projects and provide guidance
–Excellent time management and organization skills
–Ability to approach problems proactively and be a self-starter
–Ability to manage on-time completion of requests related to multiple projects or efforts
–Easily transition between assignments and tasks
–Excellent communication and customer service
-Manage database backups/restores and test recoverability
–Well organized; exhibits attention to detail and a strong desire to document accurately
–Experience with SQL Server Always On High Availability
–Experience with Azure Cloud environment implementation

Advantage Tech is searching for a Solution Architect to join their client's team in Lee's Summit, Mo.

Please note the client is moving to a new facility in February 2022 and this position will be relocated to Lenexa, KS. 

 

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

The Solution Architect is primarily responsible for:

• Finding the best tech solution among all possible to solve the existing business problems.
• Describing the structure, characteristics, behavior, and other aspects of software to project stakeholders.
• Defining features, phases, and solution requirements.
• Providing specifications according to which the solution is defined, managed, and delivered.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide analysis, architectural design and leadership on large complex projects
• Analyze the technology environment
• Analyze and document requirements
• Define the collaboration / integration framework
• Create a solution prototype
• Participate in technology selection
• Provide oversight of solution development
• Support project management
• Work within defined IT processes and procedures including the company’s internal software development life cycle methodology (SDLC)
• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to peers for areas of expertise
• Serve as liaisons between technical and business departments in order to ensure that all requirements and targets are met
• Work with little to no supervision with extreme latitude for independent judgment
• Consult with senior peers on large complexity projects
• Proficient in all levels and phases of application development and support
• Participate in 24×7 On Call rotation supporting break/fix ticket resolution
• Other administrative tasks (i.e. filing, preparing documentation)
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Actively participate in team and company meetings
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to research architectural patterns to decide on optimal solution in given scenarios
• Ability to document and present architecture concepts, often narrowing complex ideas to a single overview
• Analytical, motivated and ability to learn new technologies and applications
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge and management of System Development Lifecycle Methodologies
• 7+ years of successful application & system development and management; database experience utilizing the .NET Framework
• 3+ years of successful Solution Architect Experience
• Proven experience leading tasks or projects related to large size software implementations
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Preferred Experience:

• Providing architecture solutions in a Cloud environment
• Project experience using Agile Methodology
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS): STARLIMS, Copia
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Specimen Management Systems
• Leading projects, developing and administrating Lab Instrument Interfaces connecting instruments to LIMS
• SQL Server or Oracle Knowledge
• Knowledge of testing laboratory operations and processes
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs; including project management tools, MS Project

Advantage Tech is looking for a Sr Facets Engineer for our Lee's Summit Client.  

The Senior CES, FACETS Engineer’s role is to be accountable for serving as a SME regarding Facets, including other core Cognizant add-ons. This includes maintaining the applications and systems that are required to meet operational availability. Assist the business, development teams, Analysts and Architectures in planning ongoing development related to CES and FACETS.

SKILLS

·       Serve as the technical lead on CES and FACETS upgrades and new features.

·       Work with development and analyst teams to help identify solutions to new technologies and issues related to CES and FACETS.

·       Identifies potential problems with delivery of operational services and develops solutions.

·       Communicate with departmental personnel to ensure effective deployment of technologies.

·       Provides some third-tier support for Service Desk and Tier-2 support for CES and FACETS.

·       Participates in meetings to explain technical solutions and the feasibility of company operations to meet department needs for software and hardware.

·       Maintains knowledge of associated company management software, architectures, telecommunication products and services.

·       Monitors system stability and capacity in relation to licensed limits and assists in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for future infrastructure and telecommunications needs.

·       Understands quality improvement process. Creates new processes and documentation. Stays focused on key issues and efficient in time use.

·       Produces the desired outcome with a minimum of effort. Able to estimate schedules..

Requirements:

·       Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or qualified technology certifications in network, systems, or other related certifications.

·       Requires 2 – 5 years of implementing / maintaining CES and FACETS systems and networking environments in large managed environment which may include virtualization.

·       Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

 

Must be proficient in the following Cognizant products:

o    CES

o    Facets Core

o    HIPAA Gateway

o    NetworX

o    FACETS Workflow

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·       Requires knowledge of current Microsoft operating environments.

·       Effective verbal and written communications skills to consult with management, business partners and vendors; and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively in small, interactive teams of technical and non-technical associates, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities to successful completion.

·       Requires prior experience on upgrading CES and Facets, performing impact analysis of Facets & custom components and design a remediation strategy.

·       Requires thorough knowledge on Facets data structures, batch processes, system parameters and configuration.

·       Requires experience on application extensibility & integration solutions: Facets Open Access/FXI, ReST services, ISL, Media Integrator.

·       Thorough understanding of Facets membership, claims, products & benefits, provider, customer service, workflow, system administration modules.

·       Thorough understanding of HIPAA EDI transaction sets: 837, 835, 834, 270/271, 276/277, 278, etc…

·       Strong SQL relational database skills in querying and profiling data analysis.

Preferred experience in:

·       Experience of one or more of the following technologies such as .Net, Java, SSIS, SSRS, XML/JSON, SOA, Web services, XML/JSON, Kubernetes, Docker.

·       Experience in the software development lifecycle and change control processes.

·       Experience with ITSM enterprise system.

·       Familiarity with Facets 360 applications, Insights, IoT, Interoperability.

·       Familiarity with CES configuration and operations.

Advantage Tech is searching for a Full Stack Developer to join their client's team in St. Louis, Mo.

The Full Stack Developer will use a range of different technologies and languages such as JavaScript, HTML, C# to develop applications. The developer will work on system development for both the back end and front-end and participate in the design and creation of scalable software.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with internal teams and external clients to design and create software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture 
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Create and manage connections to 3rd party APIs
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Work with the Information Technology team to improve software

Skills/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery, Bootstrap)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., C#, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., SQL, MySQL), web servers (e.g., Microsoft IIS) and UI/UX design
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with common stacks

Academic & Industry Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or relevant field (preferred)
• Minimum 2-5 years’ development experience in C#
• Experience developing web and software applications
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role

 

Advantage Tech is searching for a Sr. Software Developer to join their client's team in Lee's Summit, Mo.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop firmware applications and scripts on different platforms
• Participate in full software development lifecycle from idea conception through release and maintenance
• Utilize various microprocessor/microcontroller development kits to determine design compatibility
• Collaborate with the team during design, development, and integration
• Assist with the maintenance of source repositories
• Troubleshoot support inquiries escalated from our technical support group
• Maintain and improve the performance of existing software
• Write high-quality, efficient, testable code
• Contribute to planning, design, implementation, testing, operations, and process improvement
• Build out applications and infrastructure for the Niagara-based suite of products
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related experience 
• 2+ years of embedded development experience
• 2+ years of Niagara 4 developer experience
• 2+ years of C programming experience
• 1+ years of system-level debugging experience using JTAG or other similar interfaces

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Linux development
• Experience with Java programming development
• Experience with shell scripting
• Experience with TCP/IP, RS232, and RS485 protocols
• Experience with board bring up for new products
• Experience in developing cloud-enabled services and applications; understanding of cloud infrastructure services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS) is a plus

Are you looking for a great opportunity with a Fortune 500 company who is willing to train?  This client is looking for level 1 service desk support and is willing to train on the more extensive technical skills.  They are seeking a self motivated individual who can ask the right questions and learn.  

The Field Technicians are the escalation point of contact for all technical issues that cannot be resolved remotely. They serve as members of a team by providing on-site technical support for those items escalated by the Service Desk.  Field Technicians are under the supervision of a Field Services Lead Associate or similar manager function. 

The Field Technicians are also responsible for providing a consolidated point of contact for employees with technical support needs.  Field Technicians are responsible for responding to service desk tickets in a timely manner, researching and resolving escalated technical support issues.  Technical support issues may include: resetting passwords, unlocking accounts, installing software, and executing scripted troubleshooting processes.  Field Technicians are to document all trouble tickets with clear, concise explanations in a timely and accurate manner, and prioritize tickets based on their level of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consolidated point of contact for providing escalated technical support to employees
• Respond to all assigned tickets in a timely manner
• Research and resolve escalated trouble tickets
• Immediately notify appropriate individuals of any issues that could potentially impact production activities and follow escalation to keep impact minimal
• Document all trouble tickets with clear, concise explanations in a timely and accurate manner ensuring adherence to department policies and procedures

• On-site and remote client support of various enterprise and desktop applications
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship with customers, team members and department contacts
• Cooperate with team members to provide the best customer experience possible
• Provide quality customer service that exceeds customer expectations
• Assist Service Desk when needed or when assigned by taking customer calls or chats.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace
• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Prior technical support experience
• Able to work an 8 hour day shift
• Able to lift up to 40lbs on a regular basis

Preferred:

• Associates degree in computer science, MIS or a related field preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred

• Experience installing and troubleshooting computer software and hardware preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot personal computer and peripherals preferred
• Technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications preferred

• Knowledge of trouble ticketing systems preferred
• Spanish or French speaking is a plus

Our Overland Park client has an opening for a Frontend Software Developer who is skilled with C#, HTML, and .NET solutions to lead the rebuild of their website and design applications.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and resolve application problems on a priority basis
• Develop applications based on their evaluation of business and technical requirements
• Effectively estimates own work assignments and delivers quality code that meets requirements and specifications on time, based on work estimates they establish
• Effectively manages tasks from multiple assignments
• Operates under moderate supervision
• Displays willingness to work effectively and learn from more experienced staff
• Write code while adhering to company standards and requirements
• Create and successfully implement quality test for applications
• Develop frontend graphics for proprietary UI

Qualifications:

• Must have experience in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of Windows 7/10
• Prefer experience in C#
• Prefer experience in .Net
• Prefer experience in HTML
• Prefer experience in WPF
• Prefer experience in JavaScript
• Prefer experience in SQL Server 2008

Advantage Tech is looking for a Technical ERP PM for our Overland Park, KS Client

 

Job summary

Assists with the project management maturity initiative to create a standard methodology using Microsoft Project Professional, and functions as the lead project manager for a SalesForce CRM platform implementation, as well as future large project implementations interfaced with SalesForce. Accountable for the overall success of a project and using good judgement and critical thinking to course correct where potential roadblocks or scope creep may occur. Uses best practices and recommended tools for planning, budgeting, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects. Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments to achieve project objectives in a collaborative and trusted business partner capacity.

Culture & Values

Each person plays an important role in sustaining our culture by living our values and demonstrating it through our daily interactions with one another:

• We serve with purpose and passion

• We collaborate to have a greater impact

• We are trustworthy

• We embrace change with optimism and hope

• We are responsible stewards We are guided by our values and each person integrates them into their work by:

• Recognizing contributions to both work and in support of organizational values

• Nurturing our teams’ connections to each other and to our progress

• Providing coaching and feedback, managing workload, resolving conflict and empowering teams

• Encouraging behaviors that support our values

Essential duties and responsibilities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 85%

• Ensures completeness and clarity of information in project request and works with requestor to elaborate as needed.

• Coordinates and facilitates project meetings

• Identifies/communicates project variances and employs collaborative risk management, communication and negotiating skills to maintain project progress and achieve desired outcomes

• Demonstrates strategic thinking and problem-solving skills by using appropriate information to diagnose problems and identify possible solutions, and document pros and cons of proposed solutions

• Facilitates requirements gathering and assist with creation of project requirements and/or user stories

• Manages the project life cycle and work with cross-functional partners to oversee all phases of project completion

• Applies appropriate methodology to manage progress, scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned projects

• Performs resource planning activities to ensure resource needs are aligned with project scope and schedule and with management/project stakeholders priorities

• Manages relationship with third-party vendors and coordinates vendor activities with internal development and business process stakeholders/dependencies

• Manages relationship with other stakeholders and coordinates technology activities/ dependencies with business activities/dependencies to ensure effective resource alignment for successful project outcome

• Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

• Works with relevant stakeholders to successfully transition development projects to operational support

• Conducts iterative agile/scrum activities and meetings, including sprint planning, and retrospectives to incorporate lessons learned into future projects and sprint reviews

BEST PRACTICES/OPERATIONAL MATURITY 15%

• Works with project management team members to advance project management best practices based on sound industry (PMBOK) standards and evolving project management methodologies

• Recommends methods to mature project management capabilities

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, technology or related field of study required.

Experience and Special Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years project management experience leading multiple complex projects in the technology industry

• Minimum of 2 years using Microsoft Project Professional or similar project milestone, resource management and task tracking tools

• Minimum of 2 years project management experience leading SalesForce implementations or other large ERP-type systems

• Experience using Microsoft Power BI and DevOps preferred

• Strong cross-teams and vendor facilitation skills of

• Technical project management experience

• Experience with agile development methodologies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Problem solving agility, able to negotiate compromises through relationships and focus on objectives

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Experience working with third-party vendors

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Licenses / Certifications

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification highly preferred (or demonstrated progress toward certification required)

• Lean certification/experience a plus

• Scrum certification/experience a plus

Advantage Tech is currently helping a client look for a Software Test Engineer to join their Technology team. This role will fill a critical role within the organization’s software development life cycle. This position will be responsible for creating end-to-end test plans, executing the plans and managing all activities to ensure the solution works as expected and meets objectives. The Software Test Engineer will continuously strive to automate the testing process, and provide production support for custom solutions.

Responsibilities: 

• Learn their applications inside and out and more importantly, understand their end users
• Serve as project team member throughout the software development life cycle
• Work alongside Software Engineers and Product Management throughout the software lifecycle to create a thorough and precise functional testing plan. Identify test requirements from specifications
• Evaluate and tests software applications for usability, functionality, and ability to provide result
• Develop, revise, and execute test cases with manual and automation tools
• Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results.
• Drive towards detail and clarity
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects. Verify defect fixes as releases
• Formulate and maintains quality assurance documentation. Ensure release documentation is created and published in a timely fashion
• Provide support to the development team throughout the software development life cycle
• Escalation point for production support, acting as intermediary between the end user and the development team
• Follows all applicable laws and regulations.  
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Qualified candidates must have 4+ years of relevant quality assurance or software development experience
• Ability to understand and create test plans from specifications or verbal communications

Preferred Skills: 

• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely within the software development team and with external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful to find solutions
• Demonstrate work habits consistent with a detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to split time between multiple simultaneous projects
• Experience with automation tools (i.e. Selenium + Protractor) 
• Previous experience with JavaScript or a .NET environment a plus
• General understanding of service architecture

 

Advantage Tech is looking for Sr Software Engineers for our Mission, KS Client.  

Description

 

What You’ll Do:

This is an advanced-level role occupied by those demonstrating in-depth technical knowledge. Senior Software Engineers work independently on complex work assignments and may determine methods and procedural approaches on new assignments. In addition, responsibilities include serving as resources to internal and third party team members on escalated technical issues and analyzing and designing specifications for less experienced team members to execute. Additional responsibilities include:? 

• Utilizing technical expertise; creates system requirements, performs design and analysis, and coding and unit testing of complex to highly complex system functionality and/or defect correction across multiple platforms. 
• Resolves complex technical design issues. 
• Provides functional and/or technical guidance in evaluating applications systems or evaluating requests for proposals. 
• Coordinates changes and influences and prioritizes tasks with business or technical departments. 
• Analyzes and influences technical, system, and/or user requirements. 
• Identifies and creates solutions to improve system performance and availability. 
• Facilitates root cause analysis of system issues to minimize impact and future occurrences. 
• Creates system documentation/play book(s) and serves as a lead technical reviewer and contributor in requirements, design and code reviews. 
• Analyzes and designs specifications for less experienced engineers. 
• Acts as a technical resource throughout the development life cycle. 
• May also actively contribute to the technical and soft skills development of team members. 
• Assists team leads and management with delegation of work to cross functional and third party team members for execution through the full development life cycle. 
• Keeps management appropriately informed of progress and issues. 

• Coordinates system application transition from development teams to maintenance and production teams. 
• Constructs and implements necessary controls to assure system/application traceability. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Must Haves:?  

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related discipline, or equivalent experience  
• Experience developing and implementing scalable and secure enterprise level software 
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience 
• Exposure and interest in any of: Python, React, PostgreSQL, GraphQL 
• Experience with Cloud-Native application development (API Gateway, AWS Lambda, EC2, SNS, etc) 
• Experience with agile methodologies 
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems architectures 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Able to establish and maintain professional working relationships and a professional image with customers, peers, clinicians, and vendors 
• Ability to have effective two-way communication with executive management, business teams, and development teams 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Sr API and Integrations Developer for our Lee's Summit, MO client.

The Developer- API & Integrations reports to the Manager, API & Integrations Platform. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining the API Management & Integration Platform, creating a standard set of common platform services. Will define the set of APIs for projects that require integration to Data, internal applications, and/or external trading partners.

• Develop the solution for the organization's API Platform services, in alignment with the API Standards, best practices, and API Governance process.  Design, develop, test and deploy the required solutions supporting the suite of services integrating applications to enterprise data, internal applications, and/or external trading partner's services.  Assists Project Managers, Business Analysts,  Developers, Testers in understanding how to work with and use APIs within their existing job responsibilities.
• Requires
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Information Services or a related field.
• Requires 6+ years’ experience in project analysis, application development and/or application programming, specific API/Services Development preferred.
• Development experience with microservices development, including various data formats & protocols like JSON, SOAP, REST, XML, XSLT, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP etc. Experience with Security frameworks (e.g., JWT, OAUTH2).
• Collaborate with teams via code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary development teams.
• Incumbent is required to obtain knowledge of Company's Affirmative Action policy and make decisions regarding employment, promotion, and termination of employees that comply with its principles.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices, tools, platforms around developing and delivering microservices in both an on-prem & cloud environment.
• Preferred Technology Skills:
• Azure, .NET, C#
• Authentication & Authorization technologies
• Service architecture patterns
• Enterprise continuous integration and engineering principles (continuous testing)
• Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman, API Platforms (eg. Apigee, Axway, etc…)
• MS API Manager, Apigee
• ADO DevOps Suite of Development Tools

Advantage Tech is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their client's team in Lee's Summit, Mo.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

The System Engineer is primarily responsible for engineering, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and network management systems.

Virtualization experience PREFERRED (i.e. VMware, Windows server, storage system management)

Essential Job Duties:

Level I – Minimum

• Assist in research, evaluation, and recommendation of networking hardware and software such as servers, routers, switches, firewalls, security appliances, storage, remote access systems, and network management systems. 
• Assist in supporting corporate servers, user desktops, etc
• Assist in design, configure or upgrade local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN).
• Assist with basic troubleshooting, backup, and archiving.
• Assist in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving connection, reliability, or performance issues.
• Keep workroom neat, organized and secure
• Work under close to moderate supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment
• Consult with senior peers on non-complex projects to learn through experience
• Apply basic application management and administration skills with moderate level of proficiency
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes
• Other duties as assigned by management

Level II – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

• Research, evaluate, and recommend networking hardware and software such as servers, routers, switches, firewalls, security appliances, storage, remote access systems, and network management systems. 
• Support of corporate servers, user desktops, etc
• Design, configure or upgrade local/wide area networks (LAN/WAN).
• Assists with advanced troubleshooting, backup, and archiving
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve connection, reliability, or performance issues
• Work within and assist with management of defined IT processes and procedures including Systems Development Life Cycle methodology
• Work with little to no supervision with latitude for independent judgment
• Consult with senior peers on medium to complex projects
• Assist in overseeing the primary activities of individual contributors (see above) to ensure completion of tasks and attainment of departmental goals

Senior – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:

• Work with little to no supervision with extreme latitude for independent judgment
• Proficient in all levels and phases of systems support
• Partner with key vendors to obtain and maintain required certifications
• Serve as escalation point for issues beyond project team authority; resolve conflicts involving scheduling, resources, or technical issues
• May be responsible for budgeting of department's personnel, capital, and/or operation expenses

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Level I – Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience with Cisco switches/routers, firewalls and related device support
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience with server support a must, preferably Windows 2008 or 20012 server
• Active Directory, Domain Management and Group Policy Experience.
• DNS, DHCP, and DFS Experience
• Windows Deployment Services Experience
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of reference lab operations and processes a plus
• Knowledge and management of System Development Lifecycle Methodologies a plus
• Experience in maintaining technical documentation to insure efficient planning and execution
• May require technical certification
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs including MS Office suite and project management tools, MS Project preferred

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of Level I plus the following:

• Minimum of 3-7 years experience with Cisco switches/routers, firewalls and related device support.
• Minimum of 3-7 years server support a must, preferably Windows 2008 or 2012 server
• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience planning and implementing Ethernet networks
• Experience in supporting Microsoft Exchange environments.
• Experience using and applying System Development Lifecycle Methodologies
• Previous experience in a reference lab setting

Senior – Fully meets the qualifications of Level II plus the following:

• 7+ years experience with Cisco switches/routers, firewalls and related device support.
• 7+ years server support a must, preferably Windows 2003,  2008 or 2012 server
• 7+ years of experience Design, configure, and upgrading local & wide area networks (LAN/WAN).
• Demonstrated positive experience with System Development Lifecycle Methodologies
• Previous experience in a reference lab setting
• May require technical certification

Advantage Tech is looking for Sr React Developers for our Kansas City, MO Client.  This is a 100% remote position.  

 

As a Sr C# .net /ReactJS Developer you will be part of a team of talented developers, business analysts, QA analysts and Project Managers building solutions for Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 Clients.  You will participate in the development life cycle including development, testing, and implementation. You will work hand-in-hand with the Business Analysts and Project Managers to understand the business requirements and build a software solution. As a Software Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a multiple projects with talented Architects and Engineers, learning and implementing solid development practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience implementing client-side Interface using React JS.
• Has built stable React components and stand-alone functions to be added to any future pages. Used React-Router to turn application into Single Page Application
• Strong experience (5+ years) with C#. Development, diagnosing and debugging. Including:
• Classes, Interfaces, Delegates and Events
• Generics, Anonymous methods and lambda expressions
• Exceptions, transactions and error handling
• .NET Framework 3.5 and higher
• Strong experience (3+ years) with web service development (WCF, WebAPI)
• Some experience (3+ years) with Entity Framework and LINQ
• Experience developing web based interfaces.
• ASP.NET Web Forms and MVC
• JavaScript. jQuery or other frameworks. AJAX and single page applications.
• HTML4, HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including:
• Cloud Services (web roles and worker roles)
• SQL Azure, BLOB and Table storage
• Service Bus, Queues and Topics
• Azure Management, including deployments, configuration and the SDK
• Strong understanding and implementation of software design patterns, including:
• Basic OO concepts such as encapsulation and abstraction
• SOLID principals such as single responsibility, dependency injection and interface driven design.
• Strong experience (3+ years) with database development in SQL Server 2008 R2 or higher, including:
• T-SQL
• Tables and Views
• Procedures and Functions
• Strong knowledge and experience with software modelling and diagramming
• Reference Architecture
• Use Case, Process Flow, Call Chain diagrams (UML or other)
• Entity Relationship diagrams
• Logical layer, physical layer diagrams
• Strong experience with Team Foundation Server, including source control, build and task management
• Proficient with common office applications, including: MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Lync)
• Creativity, capacity and a conviction to innovate and deliver best-in-class solutions
• Strong collaboration skills, works well with ambiguity, works well across roles and groups
• Ability and willingness to take the initiative to facilitate teamwork and serve the client needs first
• Interested in learning new technologies, creative, open-minded and a great team player
• Ability to instrument, profile, debug, and optimize server and client code to resolve complex issues with distributed systems
• Adept at task switching to handle varying workload, while meeting tight deadlines
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Experience

Advantage Tech is searching for a Technical Lead to join their client's team in Kansas City, Mo.

 

Position Summary:
The Technical Lead is responsible for making high?level decisions regarding software architectural approaches, development, and implementation strategies. This position requires an extensive technical background in development and data methodologies, strong communication skills, and deep experience in creating a unified vision for modular and scalable software frameworks that meet business needs.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide sound guidance to engineers based on technical best practices for code and data structures and communicate those recommendations effectively non?functional requirements for software applications? Collaborate with other professionals to determine the best architecture for functional and
• Use industry?standard tools and methodologies to create artifacts documenting the interactions and dependencies of all services and layers within the architecture scale.
• Develop technical specifications with attention to system modularity, quality, security and standards
• Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding
• Communicate technical concepts to clients in business terms to elicit decisions troubleshoot issues as needed
• Oversee technical architecture of projects to ensure the initial design remains intact and existing development stack? Identify trending technologies that could benefit clients or should be incorporated into architectural design.
• Interface with technology partners and vendors to ensure products and services meet
• Assist engineers with continued technical growth in various coding methods and languages
• Drive continuous improvement of current development approach, including Data?First design, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and use of ESB platforms
• Represent the organization among peer groups, tradeshows, and public events in a way that positively positions the firm for future opportunities
   

Core Competencies:

• Full software development life cycle (SDLC) expertise
• Project experience in an Agile environment
• Background in relational data modeling and design
• Angular, React, etc.)? Experience with various languages in multiple development layers (C#, Node.js, Java,
• Excellent knowledge of software development, application design, and architecture
• Excellent knowledge of UML and other modeling methods
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design
• Big Data experience is valuable
• Solid understanding of software quality assurance principles
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail
• High quality technical leadership and communication skills
• Ability to constantly learn and adapt

 

Required Education and Experience:

• MS/MA in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5? 7 years of experience in a Software Architect or similar role.

Advantage Tech has partnered with an awesome company here in Omaha that is looking to add a System Test Engineer to their amazing team! This company is one of the oldest in Omaha, but they strive to stay on top of current trends and technologies! 

This position will be on a very close-knit and collaborative team supporting the company through testing client, server, and service software throughout the software development lifecycle. 

Qualifications: 

• Service and Unit level testing 
• Experience with Swagger
• Knowledge of Shift Left Testing 
• Knowledge of WADL and WSDL

* 100% REMOTE opportunity for a highly skilled Oracle DBA with experience in Systems Architecture *

Advantage Tech is working with an amazing company here in Omaha that has had unprecedented growth this past year. Our client is now looking to add again with this Sr level Oracle DBA position. This is an amazing opportunity for a highly talented individual who also enjoys working with people, collaborating, and sharing knowledge. 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Oracle database experience 
• Prior experience as a consultant (including experience in traveling) 
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite 
• Experience with a virtualization technology 
• Cloud experience 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Solution Architect for API and Service Integrations for our Client in Lee's Summit.

Create and provide solutions within a variety of computing infrastructures and public and private Cloud computing technologies. Conduct evaluations of technology standards, tools, products, and solutions, make rational design decisions from business and technical perspectives, and communicate recommendations. Define guidelines and recommendations based on leading industry practices tailored to Company’s needs and infrastructure. Maintain responsibility for defining the technical strategy of a system, work closely with all stakeholders to vet technology decisions that support product capabilities now and for the future and guide it successfully through its execution.

 

SKILLS

The API & Service Integrations Architect is to advice, construct and implement the development standards and technical design for the organization’s API and Service Integration solutions.  This role will be providing key oversight and direction for the overall architecture, design, and implementation to support end user API and Service Integrations needs.  This includes responsibility for input on the design of API, API Management, API Catalog, Enterprise Based Services (SOA/Microservices), and API Implementation best practices and standards for both Producing APIs and Consuming APIs.  The right candidate will have an eye for understanding the needs of the business and champion enterprise API and Services architecture and modeling that will support execution.  This role will report directly to the Director – Middleware and will work closely with teams involved in Producing and Consuming APIs to ensure alignment across the organization towards API First and API Led Integration.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight, input, design, and implementation support for new solution development, including but not limited to new API Management platform, API Runtime Environment, enterprise service integrations / micro-services, messaging, Event-Driven and service-oriented architecture.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the catalog of architectural diagrams used by the team. 
• Acts as technical mentor for members of the Enterprise Integration Platform & Delivery team, providing input and feedback to others.
• Review Business Requirements Documentation, Technical Design Documentation and participate in peer review cycles with technical & non-technical counterparts. 
• Support API Governance efforts, including guidance, stewardship, and frameworks for managing APIs across the organization and identify opportunities for API reuse, migration, or retirement.
• Evaluates existing applications and systems. Recommends improvements or modifications. 
• Collaborates with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Developers and Project Managers in the development and integration of APIs, Enterprise Service Integrations, and solutions within the purview of Digital Enablement, and across the organization.
• Establishes policies and procedures for API architecture and enterprise service integrations / Micro-services to be implemented by Enterprise Integration Delivery, including policies for standardizing consumption of APIs, Building APIs, and Enterprise Services used across the organization.
• Establishes and maintains documentation of programs, user guides, policies, and procedures, particularly in support of the acceptance of solutions as credible to non-technical users of information.
• Recommends training on new technologies to keep the development staff on the cutting edge. 
• Encourage and support a self-service architecture to promote a trusted source of APIs and Enterprise Services, leading the enterprise in its goal to use API Led Integration, and API First Thinking to deliver on our Digital Enablement goals.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Services or a related field. 
• 3+ years of experience in Technology Architecture and API driven design including hybrid and cloud environments, Service Architecture Patterns, Message & Event-Driven Architecture.
• Working experience with API architecture, including various data formats & protocols like JSON, SOAP, REST, XML, XSLT, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP etc. Experience with Security frameworks (e.g., JWT, OAUTH2).
• In-depth knowledge of best practices around developing microservices architectures.
• Proven ability to work independently to coordinate and solve highly complex technical data transformation issues. Ability to effectively communicate with customers to clarify data format requirements and negotiate compromise.
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills. Demonstrates the ability to work and design for multiple projects.
• Maintains knowledge of current and upcoming technologies. Mentors developers, conducts code reviews and acts as a resource to others to resolve complex problems.
• Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment

 

Preferred Technology Skills: Information Systems or Systems Engineering

• Four – five years of experience in a technical consulting, solution architect, or systems engineering role which includes experience with building large-scale architecture solutions, including security concerns, high availability methods, multiple platforms, hardware considerations, network design, monitoring solutions, virtualization, performance, capacity planning, and information management practices.
• Requires experience in design, implementation, and/or support of highly distributed applications (i.e. having an architectural sense for ensuring availability, reliability, etc.)
• Experience with building, delivering, and managing Cloud IaaS environments using IaaS platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Rackspace, or VMware.
• Experience with conducting proof-of-concept, developing prototyping, and building reference models.
• Excellent understanding of multi-tier architecture: web servers, caching, application server, load balancers and storage.
• Experience with route table, access control list, firewalls, NAT, HTTP, DNS, IP and OSI Network.
• Experience in DevOps including the design and automation of Infrastructure as a Service and Platform as a Service capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web services, data services and IoT services.
• Experience with data integration, relational databases, and SQL
• Ability to display a demonstrated track record in building and setting architecture strategies.
• Azure DevOps, .NET, C#, Java EE, Spring framework, Node.js, etc.
• Authentication & Authorization technologies
• Enterprise continuous integration and engineering principles (continuous testing)
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in the Healthcare industry, with preference for experience with Healthcare Payers.

 

Advantage Tech has a great client with an Enterprise Support role. This position is a 6 month contract-for-hire.  

 

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• Experience with SQL scripting/programming languages (PHP, perl, awk, sed, XML, SQL, Powershell)
• Experience supporting server hardware
• Windows server deployment
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as autonomously
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Exchange migrations is a plus
• Experience with RHEV/oVirt virtualization is a plus
• Experience with SANs and networking equipment (firewall, switches, routers) is a plus
• Experience with AS400/iSeries is a plus

 

DUTIES

• Assist the IT department in completing various Enterprise System projects.
• Maintain, support, and develop time-sensitive Daily Process scripts and reporting.
• Assist in troubleshooting and providing solutions in support of the company mission.
• Other tasks, as needed, to support IT goals and customer needs.

 

Priority Projects to be completed by contractor:

• Database development (SQL) report development 
• File feeds and scripting development. Pharmacy virtual server development

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Solutions Architect for our Kansas City, MO Client.

·       The Solutions Architect for Web and Mobile Development manages the solutions strategy within a variety of computing infrastructures and public and private Cloud computing technologies. They will conduct evaluations of technology standards, tools, products, and solutions to make rational design decisions from business and technical perspectives and communicate recommendations. The architect defines guidelines and recommendations based on leading industry practices tailored to Client's needs and infrastructure. They also maintain responsibility for defining the technical strategy of a system, work closely with all stakeholders to vet technology decisions that support product capabilities now and for the future and guide it successfully through its execution.

·        

• Create and maintain an architectural strategy for the web and mobile solutions.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of strategic business plans.
• Provide architectural consulting expertise, direction and assistance to systems analysts, web and mobile developers, IT cloud engineers and other solutions architects.
• Document and develop in-depth knowledge of existing architecture/infrastructure and technology portfolio.
• Develop, document, communicate and enforce cloud technology standard policies.
• Conduct research on emerging cloud technologies in support of infrastructure, development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility.
• Make recommendations about platform and technology adoption, including development frameworks, languages, libraries, and DevOps and CI/CD tooling for web, client-server, and mobile applications.
• Design, develop and oversee the implementation of end-to-end IT cloud integrated systems.
• Evaluates new and existing applications and systems. Recommends improvements or modifications.
• Acts as technical mentor for members of the IT team, providing input and feedback to others.
• Review Business Requirements Documentation, Technical Design Documentation and participate in peer review cycles with technical & non-technical counterparts.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or Systems Engineering is preferred.
• Requires 4 – 5 years of experience in a technical consulting, solution architect, or systems engineering role which includes experience with building large-scale architecture solutions, including security concerns, high availability methods, multiple platforms, hardware considerations, network design, monitoring solutions, virtualization, performance, capacity planning, and information management practices.
• Requires experience in design, implementation, and/or support of highly distributed applications (i.e. having an architectural sense for ensuring availability, reliability, etc.)
• Experience with building, delivering, and managing Cloud IaaS environments using IaaS platforms, including AWS, Azure, Rackspace, or VMware.
• Experience with the platform architecture and supporting technologies in a full stack web development environment: 
• HTLM/CSS/SASS
• Bootstrap
• Javascript
• Modern client-side frameworks (Angular, React)
• Knockout
• C#
• .NET Core
• MVC
• REST Based Services
• Database Design and Development
• Experience with conducting proof-of-concept, developing prototyping, and building reference models.
• Excellent understanding of multi-tier architecture: web servers, caching, application server, load balancers and storage.
• Knowledge of message queuing and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) architectures.
• Experience with route table, access control list, firewalls, NAT, HTTP, DNS, IP and OSI Network.
• Experience in DevOps including the design and automation of Infrastructure as a Service and Platform as a Service capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web services, data services and IoT services
• Experience with data integration, relational databases, and SQL
• Ability to display a demonstrated track record in building and setting architecture strategies
• Conduct code reviews and acts as a resource to others to resolve complex problems.
• Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.

 

Preferred

• Previous leadership experience
• Knowledge of Sitecore content management Platform
• Knowledge of Okta Identity Management Solution
• Understanding of content management integration in a web and mobile environment:
• Traditional
• Headless

Advantage Tech is searching for a Desktop Support III candidate to join their client's team in their Sabetha, KS Office.

 

Job Summary:

The Desktop Support Technician III is a lead role in computer desktop support and mentors’ other technicians within the department. Uses independent judgement to triage all support requests, resolution of issues and escalation of issues, if needed.

Responsible for leading, delivering and completing assigned projects, providing team member support for Windows based systems, system imaging, desk setups, training and/or general assistance. You will be a critical member of the IT team, responsible for supporting all local and remote users.

This position will work on a team that provides support for computer hardware, software applications, and other various desktop devices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair desktop, laptop, and mobile issues.
• Help triage, respond and resolve tickets received into the IT Helpdesk/Ticket System.
• Monitor internal IT support channels and field walk-up support requests from team members.
• Provide timely response to all issues, update internal customers on status, solicit additional information, if needed, and troubleshoot issues.
• Document procedures and develop end user instructions.
• Work closely with team members and clients both onsite and virtually to support their systems integrated into the client's network.
• Solve issues effectively and efficiently know when to use your resources and when to escalate.
• Provide end-user training, as needed.
• Onboard new hires including provisioning of computers, accounts and peripherals. This will include initial basic user onboarding, assist in configuring accounts and MFA, and providing technical support for user issues.
• Strong collaboration and coordination with other technicians and infrastructure Manager on systems deployments, software installations, and other computer diagnostic events.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10, Office M365, OneDrive, SharePoint, VPN, MFA tools and other cloud-based services.
• Basic networking and local computer management skills required,
• Ability to lead small projects and manage timelines.
• Use independent judgment and initiative within established policies and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to develop, interact and maintain excellent business relationships with internal and external contacts to support compliance and high levels of service
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-sufficient, self-managed, self-motivated, must be effective working independently and with a team of technicians.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and activities.
• Preferred 1 year or more working in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, applications, etc. quickly and adapt to change.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Location / Reporting:

• This position is required direct onsite support for the Sabetha, Kansas manufacturing facility.
• This position is not designated as “Remote worker”
• This position reports directly to the Americas Infrastructure Manager

 

Qualifications

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree or related experience
• Minimum Experience: 4 – 6 years Desktop experience
• Preferred Licensure / Certification: A+  and / or any current Microsoft certification or industry equivalent.

 

Senior Accounting Specialist

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing all aspects of accounts receivable, software licensing setup/transfers/renewals, processing of all customer POs and coordination of order shipping, assist with budgeting, assist with SOX reporting, perform GL reconciliations, and more.

What we are looking for this role to do:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Handle all aspects of accounts receivable including creating quotes, working with customers to obtain/correct POs, generation of invoices, tracking and reporting of AR aging, processing payments, and managing and reporting collections efforts working with account managers and customers as needed
• Track and prepare specialized invoicing for annual, semi-annual and monthly billings, training, SOWs, RMAs, and other ad-hoc invoicing, including creation of backup support
• Maintain shipping schedule for new orders, coordinate timely shipments and provide shipping confirmations to customers *
• Manage all aspects of customer SW license setup, transfers and renewals
• Coordinate with external department team members to compile data for billing SOWs, training, or development work
• Pull bank lockbox and ACH deposits
• Assist with maintenance of bank ACH records and templates
• Process intercompany transfers and other ACH remittances, as needed
• Assist with monthly financial close by creating reports and handling GL reconciliations
• Research and maintain sales tax codes for billing and reporting
• Track inventory and equipment, process inventory transfers, and work with AP and warehouse personnel to assist with periodic counts of inventory and research missing items
• Monitor inventory levels and make restock recommendations
• Assign customer purchase orders to opportunities within SalesForce
• Create annual and semi-annual billing backup which reconciles to SW licensing system
• Prepare GL reconciliations, as needed
• Post general journal entries, as needed
• May perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly reports for revenue tracking
• Prepare reports for SOX compliance
• Assist with development of division budget including creation and distribution of budget reports
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to accounting processes
• Review customer contracts and understand contract terms
• May train and oversee work of others
• May serve as backup for various positions including AP, and product ops.
• Assist with other ad-hoc requests or projects as required by business needs

 

What you need to bring to the table:

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP
• 5+ Years in Experience in Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, as well as Acrobat Adobe required
• Strong work ethic, self-starter/learner with ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in dealing with internal and external customers through multiple mediums of communication
• Ability to set and act on future event reminders
• A high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, retention of pertinent information and attention to confidentiality
• Detailed record keeping and documentation skills
• Ability to identify and work with nuanced contract provisions
• Professional attitude, with high level of reliability, integrity, and personal responsibility
• Vision to identify what needs to be done and act on it
• Superb organizational skills
• Knowledge of sales tax application and reporting
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment
• Strong team player able to train, mentor, assist and oversee the work of others
• High level of problem-solving and reconciliation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision both remotely and/or in office
• Ability to work in a limited/paperless environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced, results-oriented environment within tight time constraints
• Supervisory/training/mentoring experience a plus
• Experience in Sage50, Concur, SalesForce, TTR and Oracle EBS is a plus

Advantage Tech is looking for an Application Developer for our Kansas City, MO client.

The Applications Developer assist in designing, developing, and implementing and supports development solutions to meet business needs. Works closely with the Team Lead and Senior Developer to develop solutions. Works closely with Information Services technical staff and the business staff to assist in the development of system solutions and plan training requirements for implementation.

 

SKILLS

•Consults with users and technical staff, determines needs, and designs development solutions. Assist in suggesting alternative approaches to fulfill user needs. Utilizes development methodology in assuring all enhancements are properly tested. Analyzes and monitors the resources required.

•Analyzes and implements technology development solutions to meet business needs. May use tools such as the following: MS Visual Studio/ SQL/ SSIS / MS Office/ JavaScript/ HTML/ XML.

•Analyzes business processes, workflow, database requirements, and existing business application functionality to develop project programming estimates and development specifications.

•Responds to requests for data or for data analysis including reporting, normalization, field mapping, and duplicate record detection which may require using query languages such as SQL.

•Develops and maintains documentation of programs, user guides, policies and procedures. Assists with employee training on newly developed applications.

•Documents production application providing required information for other staff members which may include Computer Operations and Network Services staffs.

•Communicates project progress and status to Manager and the Development team members.

•Evaluates existing applications and systems. Recommends improvements or modifications utilizing current technologies and techniques.

•Follows team standards and processes during the development life-cycle. I.e. Code reviews, deployments, testing and code standards.

Requirements

•Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

•Requires four to six years of experience in technology development which may include using .NET, SQL Server and MS office products.

•Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

•Requires effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to document analysis and design of procedures.

•Prefer two or more years of Web API, WCF or RESTful design using C#.

•Prefer experience is SSIS package development and design.

•Prefer experience in the SDLC process and documentation.

 

Advantage Tech is proud to be recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm. We are passionate about delivering world-class service and value to our consultants and clients. 

Please visit www.advantagetech.net to learn more about our culture, benefits and career opportunities.

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for our Kansas City, MO Client.  The Senior Software Developer will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of new or existing software applications. They will be responsible for the entire application lifecycle from research and design to implementation, training and support. Senior Software Developers are often given more complex tasks and aid with research and design on difficult or time sensitive projects or issues. They are also tasked with mentoring other Software Developers.

The Senior Software Developer will work closely with their leadership in understanding requirement and project timelines. They will also work with Software Developers to help ensure best practices and sound technical decisions are made, and that software designs adhere to architecture specifications and department standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop web applications, web services, and backend processes for both internal and external customers
• Design and maintain database structures and stored procedures
• Review code written by other developers
• Troubleshoot and fix issues with various existing software applications and processes
• Create and review software architectures to ensure applications are efficient, scalable, and secure
• Help establish and maintain software standards
• Participate in and help refine Agile process

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:

• Experience designing and developing applications using the .NET Framework and .NET Core
• Experience with Agile software development processes and procedures
• Experience mentoring Software Developers
• Experience with Azure DevOps tools and resources for application lifecycle management and source control
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and familiarity with various design and architectural patterns
• Knowledge of software development and security standards
• Knowledge of relational databases, preferably SQL Server
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving skills to resolve defects

 

EDUCATION:

Four year college degree or equivalent work experience with a high school education

Advantage Tech is proud to be recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm. We are passionate about delivering world-class service and value to our consultants and clients. 

Please visit www.advantagetech.net to learn more about our culture, benefits and career opportunities.

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Mobile Developer for our Kansas City, MO client.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Technical: Good sense of UI design and a user-oriented focus
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services
• Proficient in Swift, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
• Experience with Cocoa APIs on iOS
• Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Knowledge of the open-source Android open-source ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Understanding of Google’s Android and Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficiency with Kotlin is a plus
• Proficiency with Firebase and Google Big Query is a plus
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Good knowledge of performance limits and characteristics
• Knowledge of memory management and multi-threading
• Experience distributing apps using TestFlight, App Store, and Google Play
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools and continuous integration
• Experience with pair programming preferred but not required
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

 

 

Great Overland Park client is looking for Procure Analyst on 3 month contract for hire. This position is available for remote work. If the job description below looks like a great fit, we would love to discuss this position with you!

I. JOB SUMMARY –
Purchases materials, parts, supplies and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –
1. Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.
2. Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
3. Analyzes and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders, follows up and expedites as necessary.
4. Investigates and qualifies suppliers.
5. Monitors market trends and conditions.

III. REQUIREMENTS –
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
2. Problem solving skills with ability to identify root causes.
Strong written communication skills.

A career with our client is an opportunity for you to join a rapidly expanding company committed to making a difference for seniors and their families. Our client is an online platform connecting families searching for senior care services with a team of experienced advisors providing insight-driven and personalized solutions.  Their mission, as the leader in senior care advisory, is to be a trusted destination for families and their community customers. We are a quickly growing organization with over 500 advisors connecting more than 300,000 families every year to one of their community customers.

Living by their values and working to achieve excellence on behalf of their customers is integral to success at our client.  Employees who thrive at our client live their values every day and are an important part of their hiring practices:

 

• Focus on Excellence
• Act with Integrity & Assume Positive Intent
• Drive Outcomes Every Day with Passion and A Sense of Mission
• Make the Lives of our Families and Customers Better, Easier and More Successful

• Realize the Full Potential in Each Team Member.  Work as a Single Supportive Team

 

THE POSITION:

Connection Center (Customer Service) Representatives receive initial inbound calls from families who are looking for senior care options in a call center environment. They are responsible for the initial assessment, and qualification, of families who are looking for senior care options. The Connection Center Representative will assess pre-screened internet leads and will assign, and transfer, these families to a team of Senior Living Advisors (SLAs).

 

WHO YOU ARE:

CCRs are the first point of contact their customer families have with our Client.  CCRs are knowledgeable about senior living options and they assess a customer’s needs through a brief consultation while displaying exceptional customer service. The primary focus of a Connection Center Representative is to qualify families, assign them to an appropriate SLA, and to transfer the family to the assigned SLA.       

There are several KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used to measure the success of the CCR position. Quality of work (QA Score), Call Handling Benchmarks, Referral Rates, and Warm Transfer Rates are some of the KPIs measured to ensure monthly targets are achieved.   

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and qualify families contacting/calling our Client in search of senior care needs.
• Contact families through their outreach program, outbound calls, to re-engage with prospective customers.
• Follow an eligibility process to qualify families in need of assistance.
• Educate families over the phone when answering questions, explaining options, and providing information.
• Transfer, or direct, families to the appropriate resource to handle their needs.
• Structured, pre-scheduled training attendance is mandatory.
• Communicate daily via phone to prospective families and customers.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• 1-2 years of customer service / call center related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to establish rapport through phone calls.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and use proper etiquette and language at all times.
• Highly efficient; able to independently manage their time in a fast pace environment including working in multiple computer programs at one time.
• Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Google suites, and an ability to capture notes in real time that accurately reflect what was shared during a call.
• Proven ability to develop, establish, nurture, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious quality working relationships within a team.
• Outcome oriented and focused on meeting or exceeding key performance indicators.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree is a plus.

 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Report Writer for our Kansas CIty, MO Client.  This is a 100% remote position.  

Required Skills:

4 years experience with Excel.

Excellent at pivot table and graphs. 

great communication with external clients

eager to learn new technologies like Power BI

Advantage Tech is proud to be recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm. We are passionate about delivering world-class service and value to our clients.  Advantage Tech’s customized recruiting model enables us to place consultants locally and nationally. Our clients want the best candidate at the most reasonable rate within a set timeframe; that’s precisely what we provide them.  We go even further.   Our consultant retention program gives our clients the added comfort our people will perform well and finish the project.

Please visit advantagetech.net to learn more about our culture, benefits and career opportunities

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Quality Systems Lead for our Lee's Summit Client. 

 

The IT Quality Systems Lead serves as the primary person responsible for the planning, coordination, solution development and implementation activities related to the Non-production environments. This person will coordinate and consolidate the responsibility of communication and problem-solving activities for all the non-production environments, thus improving both the usability and stability of the environments. This will allow for better and more efficient code deployment and validation processes giving enhanced production code.

 

Job Description

• Document each Non-Production environment purpose and usage
• Develop and Document Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for each Non-Production environment
• Establish best practices, standards, policies, strategies, and guidelines that enable efficient company environment operations
• Establish communication guidelines with stakeholders including data, application, and hardware owners within each Non-Production environment
• Establish overall strategy for test data management tools
• Monitor consistency of applications across all Non-Production environments
• Co-ordinate, document and manage data refresh activities for Non-Production environments by understanding high level project schedules and deter project and/or environment refresh collisions
• Serve as a key resource during Facets (Claim System) upgrade and data refresh activities for all planning and implementation strategies
• Communicate and collaborate with project and technical teams on Non-Production environment requirements, delivery and support
• Coordinate and manage the Non-Production test data strategy, including usage and training for Cognizant test data management tools
• Ensures that all items under their responsibility follow the SDLC including all applicable change management processes
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and best practices to recommend optimal solutions.  Acts as primary contact with project managers to provide updates and to coordinate efforts in order to maintain timely deliverables
• Functions as liaison between business units, technology teams and support teams to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction

 

Additional Job Description

• Requires ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Requires effective leadership, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration
• Requires seven or more years of relevant technical or business work experience with demonstrated quality assurance, business analysis, risk management and project management experience
• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education

A career with our client is an opportunity for you to join a rapidly expanding company committed to making a difference for seniors and their families. Our client is an online platform connecting families searching for senior care services with a team of experienced advisors providing in sight-driven and personalized solutions.

Their mission, as the leader in senior care advisory, is to be a trusted destination for families and our community customers. They are a quickly growing organization with over 500 advisors connecting more than 300K families every year to one of our community customers.

 

THE POSITION

The Customer Service Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for providing excellent customer service in response to questions, requests, and concerns from our client's network of community customers and affiliate brands. The CSC is the primary liaison between Senior Living Communities and our client. CSCs provide exceptional customer service by communicating in a respectful and professional manner via phone/email and by following team processes and procedures. The CSC reports to the Customer Service Manager.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and efficient results-oriented thinker with a customer service obsession.  He or she will be used to meeting daily targets in a high volume customer service role, has a great phone presence and strong written communication skills. Bonus points for previous experience with ticketing tools like Zen Desk or ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators regarding average handle time, first response time, total solve time, QA, etc.
• Answer inbound phone and email queries from communities needing assistance.
• Use the customer service team’s processes and procedures to efficiently solve communities’ requests.
• Make outbound calls to follow up on questions/concerns. Outbound calls are also made to educate our client's community customers on available resources/tools available.
• Attend scheduled trainings and team calls.
• Assist partners and non-partners with Senior Advisor account set-up and maintenance.
• Assist community customers with Partner Central questions/ troubleshooting.
• Handle objections and concerns to matters related to partnership and escalate calls as needed.
• Complete other assigned tasks in support of team initiatives

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 1-2 years of customer service experience.
• A high level of enthusiasm for providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects while meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to establish rapport through phone calls.
• Highly organized.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to creatively overcome obstacles.
• Ability to deliver results while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills necessary.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Proven ability to develop, establish, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious working relationships within a team.
• Ability to take appropriate action when complaints/problems arise.
• Consistent ability to complete a 40 hour work week.

 

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred

 

Job Summary:

Our KCMO client is seeking an experienced SAFe Scrum Master to join their team. This role is focused on change management, process improvement and Agile/SAFe transformation. The individual must have a proven track record of supporting highly complex information technology projects through cross-functional teams using an Agile/SAFe methodology.  This position is looking for a leader that can enable the team to work as effectively as possible and delivery priorities identified by the product owner.  Assists in removing roadblocks and issues that slow down the team’s progress, while guiding the team to improve their processes and practices. You will be a part of the Supervision and Risk Management (SRM) Agile PMO team of Scrum Masters, Project Managers, and Release Train Engineers.   

Key Activities:

• Enacts Scrum principles and methodologies as the Scrum Master (SM) on projects and programs in partnership with other SMs, the Development Team, the Product Owner, and Project Leadership. 
• Ensures adherence to Agile/Scrum values, principles, and practices. 
• Collaborates with other SMs within the project to identify dependencies, manage conflicts, and drive success of individual sprints as well as the overall project.
• Identifies dependencies, manages conflicts, and drives success of individual sprints, as well as the overall project. 
• Ensures that the team is fully functional and productive by building and maintaining the product road map and release plan based on the priorities set by the Product Owner and input from the team. 
• Directs the work of project team members and guides team in prioritizing work based upon knowledge of customer requirements, project schedule, and various dependencies. 
• Addresses and escalates issues, impediments, and roadblocks and proposes solutions. 
• Assists with internal and external communications, improving transparency and radiating information. 
• Builds a safe and trusting environment where conflicts are managed in a healthy way without fear or blame. 
• Facilitates and/or ensures Agile/SAFe ceremonies are conducted and embraced in order to drive agile development; secures agile team working agreements. 
• Works with the Product Owner to ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood and practiced. 
•  Ensures the team understands the need for clear and concise Product Backlog items. 
• Finds techniques for effective Product Backlog management by leading the team through long-term roadmap exercises, forecasting long-term project deliverables.
 • Ensures the Product Owner knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value. Leads and coaches the organization in Agile/Scrum. 
•  Leads and coaches the organization in Agile/Scrum. 
•  Plans Scrum implementations within the organization. 
•  Assists employees and stakeholders with implementing Agile/Scrum and empirical product development. 
 

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree specializing in computer science, project management, business administration, or information technology from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience. 
• Strong knowledge of multiple Agile development methodologies, frameworks, principles and practices. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals, and to determine and implement reporting and communication strategies. Skilled at negotiating commitments among various stakeholders and possesses strong meeting facilitation skills.
•  Works independently; accountable for leading sprints and driving the team to overall success by enacting Agile/Scrum practices and principles. 
•  Possesses thorough knowledge or mastery of Agile/Scrum principles to recommend and negotiate product direction. Utilizes knowledge of latest trends related to information technology and Scrum to identify and apply qualitative and quantitative best practices and tools for Scrum execution and management. 
•  Strong to excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including ability to effectively customize approach based upon business problem, technology requirements, complexity, and scale, as well as effectively manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines. Offers and implements creative solutions to resolve problems involving product direction, deliverables, resources allocations, and budget implications. 
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of SAFe implementation and/or Program Increment Planning experience preferred.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Rally, MS Teams, Microsoft Project, Visio, Office Tools, and various software/agile tools.
• Project Management Professional (CSM, SSM, SA, SASM, PMP, PMI-ACP) or equivalent certification.

THE POSITION

The Healthcare Account Representative (HCAR) works as an inside business development salesperson and will serve as the key point of contact for all professional patient referrals within a dedicated assigned book of accounts.  Accounts will consist of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other tertiary senior services professionals.  This position will be responsible for identifying new account opportunities in addition to growing the number of professionals within each account that currently refer to our client. The HCAR is responsible for achieving the number of direct patient referrals to meet or exceed monthly referral and divisional move-in goals.  The HCAR will share client's mission and company values of making the lives of their customers better, easier, and more successful.

 

WHO YOU ARE:

A professional inside salesperson with a passion for senior care. You have a sincere appreciation for the hustle to execute the sale and care about providing a quality customer experience. You thrive in a quota driven environment and are focused on driving results. You are excited to solve the challenges facing your customers and see it as an opportunity to make a difference.  You are comfortable selling in a healthcare environment and have a clear and articulate phone presence.  The thought of making a noticeable impact at a fast-paced tech company excites you!

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Develop business partnerships and agreements in your owned accounts that result in driving the right patient referrals on a consistent basis
• Manage customer / referral pipeline on a daily basis and accurately record in our CRM to ensure up-to-date communication with all professional referral sources
• Generate 25 or more appropriate direct referrals each month, producing an outcome of 8-10 or more move-in’s per month from your direct referral pipeline
• Nurture relationships to be the “go to” thought leader and resource for senior living options locally
• Familiarize yourself with the healthcare professionals ecosystem to determine how our client can best fit into their operations
• Understand and appreciate the needs and wants of your healthcare professionals and the families they serve in order to provide appropriate assistance to seniors and families needing senior housing assistance
• Work collaboratively with your Senior Living Advisors and cross functionally with other teams to ensure a best in class experience for all customers

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Collaborative inside sales professional who is excited by personally contributing to the growth and success of their customers and our client
• 2+ years telephone sales/ telemarketing, business development or relationship sales is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• New business development experience required (in a healthcare setting preferred)
• Demonstrated success in a metric-driven/quota environment
• Proven ability to develop opportunities from ideation to execution
• Willingness to comply with company policies and government regulations
• Ability to travel outside of local region annually, for regional or national meetings.

Advantage Tech is on the search for an organized and confident Lead UX Designer to join our clients amazing team! 

RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES:

1. An awesome portfolio showing your best work – we are looking for someone who can deliver the best! 
2. Ability to deliver ideas to the team, present and defend recommendations, and collect input
3. Design user experience flow, wireframes, and prototypes to help illustrate design concepts across all platforms 
4. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
5. Passion for driving intuitive consumer-friendly web applications and products
6. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with high attention to detail
7. Ample practical experience with current web technologies
8. Demonstrated fluency in the design of responsive web experiences
9. Proficiency in Sketch, Figma, InVision or other design tools
10. 5+ Years of Design experience working on high-level strategic initiatives

 

Advantage Tech is seeking a Credit and Risk Manager to join their Overland Park based client.  This position will manage a team and assist in the oversight of the credit review process of prospective applicants (clients, merchants & customers) for creditworthiness and overall risk.

The duties will require leadership skills, development of new or improved strategies to improve efficiencies in the Underwriting process, critical use of various commercial data sources, analysis of financial statements and other information, and obtaining security documents as appropriate. Also, he/she will assist in overseeing and maintaining an organized proper retention of supporting documents for research and findings related to Credit & Risk group, job duties and applications. The role also is responsible for assisting in developing and implementing sound policy and procedures of the credit review process including providing input to strategic decisions that directly affect the functional area of responsibility.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage a staff of Underwriters.
• Assist in managing, directing and leading the Credit & Risk Team and coordinate Special Projects relating to functional area of expertise as assigned.
• Direct and develop new strategies to enhance Credit & Risk policies and procedures
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to the Director, Risk Management and Senior Leadership
• Assist in effectively managing, coaching, mentoring, collaborating and training Credit Analyst’s and assist in the development and personal growth in their career paths.
• Assist in creating a team environment where team members are able to grow personally and professionally and empower team members and provide them ownership in the process and direction of the ream and build confidence in their own abilities.
• Perform, lead and identify trends and developments in underwriting process, industry & market conditions and presents findings to Director, Risk Management and Senior Leadership.
• May conduct special financial and business-related reviews/studies and collaborate with indirect team members in other departments in improving operations and general practices in other areas of the business.
• Analyze applications for completeness, adequacy of information, and financial strength and overall creditworthiness and approve credit lines to match creditworthiness of accounts.
• Direct, lead and assist in conducting annual reviews of accounts to ensure continued creditworthiness for existing account credit lines.
• Direct, advise, coordinate, provide recommendations and guidance in approval of appropriate levels of credit lines assigned for Credit Analysts and accounts.
• Correspond (verbal and written) with applicants, client representatives and account holders on reasons for declines, additional information and items concerning requests.
• Review applications and accounts for indications of fraud. Verifications are conducted via research, phone calls to applicant/account holder and references/contacts of applicant and account holder(s)
• Obtain appropriate security and/or other documentation to secure accounts (e.g. Cash Deposits, UCC and other liens, bank letters of credit, guarantees, etc.).
• Record new credit line approvals in all systems and files as required.
• Review accounts listed on 80% report to determine whether an increase in credit line is warranted.
• Prepare and investigate Service Level Agreements (SLA) reports.
• Correspond with applicants/account holders on questions received via phone, fax, email and other communication methods.
• Assist in the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other guidance documentation of current procedures.
• Conduct special projects (e.g. assess creditworthiness of specific industries, quality of accounts approved, automated processes and products, etc.).
• Review, assess impact, and take corrective action on informational alerts received from various reporting agencies.
• Embrace the company’s purpose, mission, vision and values of the company and lead the team in embracing them.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 7+ years of business-to-business underwriting, business credit or analyst experience required.
• Must possess demonstrated leadership abilities.
• College degree required with emphasis in Business Administration or Ac
• counting
• Advanced experience in financial statement analysis is required
• Experience in a retail or sales environment is a plus
• Proven ability to be an independent worker
• Strong analytical skills in order to interpret credit documentation and guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly effective interpersonal skills and conflict resolution/problem solving skills are a must to interact with internal staff and customers
• Advanced organizational and multi-tasking skills along with strong attention to details
• Highly intuitive nature in order to detect potential concerns while assessing credit worthiness.
• Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

 

Job Summary:

 seeking a software developer. With oversight from other senior staff and/or management the software developer contributes to the analysis, design and implementation of enterprise, strategic and complex solutions including development of enterprise content delivery, workflow automation, business process management and reporting capabilities through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle including post implementation support and maintenance. Scope of responsibility encompasses software design, development, testing, delivery, and support.  Senior level candidate will demonstrate mastery in these capabilities and be capable of directing other technical resources through the development lifecycle from concept to solution delivery including architecture and design.

 

Qualifications:

– Typically requires  3  to 6 years  of relevant experience. 
– Bachelor’s degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience. 
– Intermediate proficiency with Web Application Frameworks (e.g. JSF, Spring MVC, Grails, etc…). 
– Intermediate proficiency with modern ORM technology (e.g. Hibernate, JPA, etc…). 
– Intermediate proficiency with modern DBMS technology (e.g. SQL Server, etc…).
– Intermediate proficiency with Java Applications (e.g. Spring, etc…). 
– Intermediate proficiency with front end development technologies such as Angular, React, or Vue.
– Intermediate proficiency with modern DevOps tooling (e.g. Subversion, Git, Maven, etc…). 
 

Advantage Tech is working with an awesome client here in Omaha that is looking to add an Administrative Assistant to their team. If you have a year or two of experience as an Administrative Assistant, this is an amazing opportunity; and the client has some crazy good benefits! If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply asap! 

 

Qualifications:

• Great interpersonal skills 
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Proficient skill level with computer programs such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to multi task 

A career with our client is an opportunity for you to join a rapidly expanding company committed to making a difference for seniors and their families. Our client is an online platform connecting families searching for senior care services with a team of experienced advisors providing in sight-driven and personalized solutions.  Their mission, as the leader in senior care advisory, is to be a trusted destination for families and their community customers. They are a quickly growing organization with over 500 advisors connecting more than 300K families every year to one of their community customers.

Living by their values and working to achieve excellence on behalf of their customers is integral to success at our client.  Employees who thrive at our client live their values every day and are an important part of their hiring practices:

• Focus on Excellence
• Act with Integrity & Assume Positive Intent
• Drive Outcomes Every Day with Passion and A Sense of Mission
• Make the Lives of our Families and Customers Better, Easier and More Successful
• Realize the Full Potential in Each Team Member.  Work as a Single Supportive Team

 

Our client employees over 850 people nationwide with plans to continue to expand into the future. They offer competitive compensation and benefit packages along with Paid time off, paid holidays and 401K with a match. They are committed to their employee’s career development, growth and promotion within the organization.

If you are a results oriented, passionate and collaborative team player looking for a company with a bright future they would love to talk to you.

 

The Position:

Based in Kansas City, the Acquisitions Account Manager (AAM) will play a pivotal role in supporting the success of their Senior Living Advisors, helping to ensure they have the necessary customer communities to assist families with their senior housing search. Customer communities include a variety of senior living providers, such as assisted living, memory care, independent living and retirement communities.

 

Who you are:

The  Acquisitions Account  Manager (AAM)  is a business development representative responsible for adding to the network of communities that partner with our client.  AAMs nurture and develop relationships with key decision makers at senior living communities and educate them about the value of working with their company.

 

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Create a strategic sales plan and presentation to increase the customer base of assisted living, memory care, and retirement communities that work with our client
• Ability to define strategies for both long-term success and day-to-day tactics that will drive results.
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential community customers.
• Educate potential communities on their values, processes, services and offerings.
• Sign on highly-targeted communities that meet our client’s customer qualifications and regulatory requirements.
• Meet or exceed weekly Key Performance Indicators and quarterly goals.
• Keep in excellent communication with Manager, Onboarding and Senior Living Advisors.
• Prepare reports of weekly accomplishments.
• Occasional travel required.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies

• 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the senior care or housing industry.
• A high level of enthusiasm for establishing and building relationships over the phone.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities, while meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Appropriately, professionally, and respectfully communicate with executives via phone and email.
• Able to properly and accurately enter data into CRM tools.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make sound independent decisions within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
• Proven ability to develop, establish, nurture, maintain, and foster positive, harmonious quality working relationships.
• Ability to deliver results while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a metrics driven environment required.
• Strong computer skills necessary, including Microsoft and Google suites.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.

 

Education Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be mentored and trained into higher technology skills?  This company is seeking someone to come in and learn and cross train in the IT area.  Huge growth opportunity with a great mentor and leader!

The IT Support Specialist is responsible for level 1 & 2 information technology support. This is professional level position with an understanding and capability to apply IT concepts, providing effective evaluation of end-user needs and in all cases uses good judgment and timeliness in responding to and resolving each issue or complaint to the end users’ satisfaction.  Resolution includes but is not limited to the following:  Identify, research, and resolves technical problems, timely response to telephone calls, email, tickets and personnel requests for technical support. 

• 2+ years experience in Desktop Support 
• Windows 10 experience 
• ComptTIA A+ certification 

Advantage Tech is seeking a Paid Media Manager to join their Kansas City based client. 

As the Paid Media Manager, you will join a team of experts in digital strategy, design, creative ideation and development. You will be fully responsible for the strategy development and execution of acquisition campaigns for our clients across all acquisition channels. Additionally, you’ll manage digital marketing deliverables including initial planning, implementation, monitoring, optimization, analysis and reporting of complex acquisition marketing goals across a range of high-profile clients.

What You'll Contribute:

• Develop media plans for campaigns against client goals (branding / engagement, sales/ conversions, audience growth, etc)
• Develop short and long term digital advertising strategy for clients with the goal of driving new customer acquisition (sales growth), brand engagement, and customer retention through prospecting and remarketing campaigns utilizing search, programmatic, paid social, video, and mobile advertising tactics
• Manage the entire marketing deliverable cycle including initial planning, creative briefing, implementation, monitoring, optimization, analysis and reporting
• Manage paid search, paid social, display and other paid media channels
• Work with Account Management team to generate weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reports and dashboards, and recognize and troubleshoot data anomalies
• Own relationship with digital advertising/marketing technology vendors
• Provide analysis of results and optimization ideas to Account teams in order to surpass client goals
• Ensure that all client documentation is spot on, following internal documentation and approval processes
• Help facilitate client meetings and provide online marketing expertise as needed
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends and provide relevant insights to teams as to how they might affect client accounts

Our Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in managing paid media campaigns with a minimum budget of at least $10K+/month
• College degree in Communications or related field required
• Experience with optimization of paid media campaigns to hit CPA, ROAS and Engagement goals
• Advanced knowledge of paid search platforms including Google AdWords, Bing Ads, Yahoo Gemini, AdWords Editor and Bing Ads Editor
• Advanced knowledge of Social Advertising, including, but not limited to:
  • Facebook Advertising and Facebook Business Manager
  • Twitter Advertising
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
• Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics required, experience with additional analytics/measurement/tag management platforms preferred
• Strong overall Digital Marketing knowledge, with a hunger to learn more
• Extremely data and detail oriented
• Extremely analytical, detail-oriented and organized
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, under tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for this role
• Demonstrated mastery of online marketing tactics including the execution of keyword builds, bids and bid optimization strategies, implementation of new tactics, and related activities.
• Demonstrated track record of success in the industry
• Strong history of managing large digital marketing campaigns
• Experience creating reports and recommendations based on account performance
• Agency experience preferred
• Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit

Advantage Tech is looking for a Technical Lead for our Kansas City, MO Client.

• The Technical Lead is responsible for the overall planning, execution and success of complex software solutions to meet the customer’s needs. They are the sounding board for their technical staff, the voice of Engineering and Design to other business functions, and provides recommendations to the manager concerning critical technical decisions that can make or break a project. Leads an IT solutions development or package integration team comprised of a team of BA’s, Developers, Package SME’s, Testers, Solution Architect(s) and a PM. Creates a technical vision in order to turn it into reality with the help of the team.

   

  TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

  ·       Identify and clears roadblocks for the team.

  ·       Develop a model of consistent velocity for the team, and demonstrate the ability to deliver on estimates.

  ·       Ability to break a task down to the lowest possible complexity for team members to work on.

  ·       Accountable for the technical delivery of projects.

  ·       Carefully analyzes the project and rectifies errors found in the development/implementation process.

  ·       Leads the process of analysis in order to fulfil the requirement of system, end-to-end.

  ·       Develops the detailed design structure after understanding the requirements and the conceptual design and architectural standards.

  ·       Implements the best practices and coding/configuration standards of the product.

  ·       Reports progress for all the weekly tasks in the form of accurate and detailed reports.

  ·       Minimize the translation layer by bringing business terms into the development team

  ·       Keeps a check on the whole system, which includes all phases of testing.

  ·       Works on identifying project risks and plans mitigation with the PM at project level.

  ·       Must be proactive while reacting to the surprises and should have written explanation for the same.

  ·       Ensures that the Team is working as per the listed procedures, standards, requirements, quality, and user expectations.

  ·       Constantly monitor and enhance the productivity of the team while identifying and eliminating waste.

  ·       Inspire team members.

   

  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  ·       Be flexible and demonstrate adaptability to the changing and varied work settings.

  ·       Should carefully analyze the details of all the work performed by the Team.

  ·       Serve as the primary interface between the team and management on projects they are leading.

  ·       With the Manager, Sets targets and expectations for the team.

  ·       Take accountability for the activities from product definition through implementation.

  ·       Abide by all the project and company guidelines and standards and ensures that even the team members are doing so.

  ·       With the Manager, Ensure fair tasks assignments where people are assigned with tasks aligned to their skills and team need.

  ·       Constantly motivate and encourage team to give their best, especially during the time when they are pressured with aggressive targets.

  ·       Make yourself completely aware with all the technologies thoroughly especially the ones associated with the technologies or application being developed/implemented is under construction.

  ·       Find ways for non-technical people to understand technical concepts through great communication

  ·       Mentor the staff on their team, provide feedback on their work frequently, and encourage and promote best technology practices

   

  REQUIREMENTS

  ·       Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Information Services or a related field.

  ·       Requires 6+ years’ experience in project analysis, application development and application programming.

  ·       Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

  ·       Requires knowledge of Microsoft Software (MS Visual Studio and MS Server Products), MS Office Products, SQL server products, VB Scripting or related scripting languages.

  ·       Requires effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary development teams.

  ·       Excellent technical, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

  ·       Requires extensive knowledge of desktop technology, including Windows operating systems, security agents, application delivery systems such as SCCM and InTune

  ·       Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools, including Microsoft 365, Teams and related components

  ·       Deep understanding of network protocols and transport, VPN, and Citrix application layering

  ·       Proficient in PowerShell scripting, with experience in process automation

  ·       Experience with writing and applying GPOs to a distributed laptop environment

  ·       Experience with writing and applying GPOs across a multi-server Citrix environment

  ·       Demonstrated technical acumen in web technologies and Windows Server in a virtual environment

   

  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  ·       Experience with monitoring tools such as NetScout, NetBrain, SolarWinds, and Splunk

  ·       Experience with SASE solutions such as Zscaler, Netskope

  ·       Experience with security planning, infrastructure development, risk mitigation planning and project lifecycle management

Advantage Tech is proud to be recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm. We are passionate about delivering world-class service and value to our consultants and clients. 

Please visit www.advantagetech.net to learn more about our culture, benefits and career opportunities.

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Advantage Tech is seeking a Sr Cyber Security Specialist for a client of ours. 

• Description:

  This position will require subject matter expertise in Controls Networks, Network Engineering, Process Networks, Factory Acceptance Testing and NERC Reliability Standards. Duties will include but not be limited to providing support to the client's Governance, Risk, Cybersecurity & Compliance in the area of cyber security, Control/SCADA system security, NERC CIP compliance, preparation of documentation in support of audits, conducting cyber security and vulnerability assessments, and contributing to the development of NERC CIP compliant programs at client sites across North America.

• Requirements:
  • Have a fundamental knowledge of Distributed Control System vendor control systems security offerings such as Emerson OSC, GE Security ST, and Industrial Defender.
  • Have working knowledge of DCS network architecture for control systems such as GE MARK VI, Emerson Ovation, Bailey Harmony INFI90, and or Siemens T3000.
  • Have strong knowledge on SCADA networks and protocols such as MODBUS, DNP3, and any proprietary SCADA protocols.
  • Identify new technologies and alternative systems to enhance security, reliability or customer experience.
  • Performed detailed and technical analysis of ICS and help integrate cyber security solutions.
  • Act as a technical advisor to clients and internal customers.
  • Identify operational issues and implement design alterations to address these issues.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments of critical electric infrastructure, for both compliance and security purposes
  • Perform detailed, post event analysis of unusual events, and direct needed procedure or process changes in response.
  • Provide project management of technical staff in the implementation, installation, configuration, and technical support of network architecture.
  • Interact with clients in a friendly, professional manner as a subject matter expert. 
  • Maintain a superior knowledge of the cyber security capabilities of operating systems, networking devices, control systems, and vendor offerings.
  • Maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging state-of-the-art computer/network systems technologies, architectures, and products.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of applicable cyber security standards involving electric power systems, including those relating to process networks.
  • Work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Understand technical issues and the implications to the business, and be able to communicate them with other operation departments within the business.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with system security configurations for Windows and Linux systems
  • Experience and/or familiarity with security configurations for switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion protection systems, and other network-attached devices
  • Experience and familiarity with vulnerability assessment methodologies and information gathering tools such as Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, and equivalents

Are you looking to work for a non micro management company where you have autonomy to make decisions?  This is one of the best kept secrets in Omaha with very low turnover!  They are adding to their team and needing you to bring your talent to their cool team!     Senior level experience in Java web development  Strong Angular experience preferred  Must have experience with Springboot  Let's talk today!  #advantagetech

Are you a strong Java developer looking to join a very collaborative software development team? Advantage Tech has partnered with a great client here in Omaha that is looking to add to their team! 

This group has very low turnover, and know the importance of a team, collaboration, and cross training skills! This is a great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join a great company and amazing team. 

 

Qualifications: 

6+ years of Java development experience 

Admin experience preferred 

Experience with Microsoft Windows, Angular, and Linux 

About the Role:

As QA engineering lead in the team, you will combine design thinking techniques, software development, networking skills, business domain know how and apply agile architecture principles to build high-quality applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a distributed team of QA engineers, driving the development and testing strategy
• Work closely with the Product owners, business users and cross squad engineering teams to understand the problems by participating in requirements gathering exercises and formulating acceptance criteria
• Participating in technical design and specification reviews, and use this information to design test strategy and plans
• Together with the development team you will be implementing test automation solutions and creating test cases supporting the quality of our solution.
• Own testing all tiers of the product including UI, service and data layer.
• Focus on developing test automation frameworks and are able to handle sophisticated test scenarios including external services.
• Owning and driving quality initiatives and point out areas that require attention
• Lead QA productivity through automation, tools, and other best practices.
• Embrace the DevOps culture, automate everything and enable continuous delivery of secure and high-quality software, delivering valuable features at a very fast pace!

Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 8 years of proven experience in test automation
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in functioning as business analyst or requirement engineer.
• Have a good blend of manual and automation testing knowledge, are creative, can invent new ways to analyze, and foresee better products
• Bring along experience in Selenium, Cucumber, REST-assured, JMeter, Locust or other open source test automation frameworks
• Understand the principles of REST, modern authentication principles such as OAuth2 and OIDC and can handle these technologies in your automation frameworks
• Have demonstrable ability to use Java, SQL and general database utilities to configure and manipulate automated test scripts and compare baseline and test execution outputs
• Seek for an efficient test pyramid setup to satisfy the fast feedback loop required in agile software delivery
• Have excellent communication skills are important
• Have strong analytical skills, and take on problems in a structured way, joining your own creative ideas and those of others. You can do this on an abstract level and engage in detail to make sure ideas are realistic and pragmatic

THE POSITION:

Senior Living Advisors (SLAs) are inside sales representatives responsible for educating families on senior care options and working with them to find the right senior living communities that match their needs. The SLAs takes inbound pre-screen leads and help guide the seniors and their families from initial consultation, to touring of facilities, and ultimately moving into a senior living community.  This requires not only working with the families but also acting as the liaison between families in need and the senior housing communities or care providers.

WHO YOU ARE:

A great SLA has empathy for the families we serve, loves sales, is strongly internally motivated, and has the ability to learn the details of a unique industry like senior living quickly.  A SLAs primary focus is referring and moving families into appropriate customer communities and guiding them through the lifecycle of the search process by understanding a family’s unique needs and demonstrating an intimate knowledge of customer communities.

The success of an SLA is measured by reaching daily call benchmarks, scheduling tours at customer communities, and converting leads into customer move-ins resulting in achievement of their monthly sales quota. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships and educate families over the phone on referral process.  Ensure families understand the value of the Client throughout their senior living search.
• Understand family needs and refer appropriate customer communities.
• Manage the sales process.  Guide families through their search process all the way to move-in including follow up with families and customer communities.
• Understand customer community offerings, resident requirements, and sales process.
• Manage lead pipeline on a daily basis and accurately record in the Company’s CRM to ensure up-to-date family information and status, as well as maintain accurate forecasts.
• Structured, pre-scheduled training attendance is mandatory.
• Communicate daily via phone and email to families and customers.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales quota.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills and Competencies

• History of exceeding sales quota
• 3+ years’ experience with documented history of success positioning and selling solutions to businesses or consumers in a quota or metrics driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess family situations and quickly develop solutions based upon family needs.
• Documented history of ability to develop and maintain good working relationships in a multi-stakeholder relationship.
• Ability to deliver results while working in a highly-independent environment.
• Willingness to quickly come up to speed on the senior living industry.
• Ability to multi-task; simultaneously talk on the phone and take notes on the computer.
• Strong computer and typing skills necessary, including Word and Excel.

Education Requirements      

Bachelor's degree preferred.

 

The Associate Inside Sales Representative is a new role at the cutting edge of client’s efforts to transform the way our client serves families searching for senior living. Associate Inside Sales Representatives are responsible for educating families on senior care options and referring them to customer communities that match their needs, working alongside Senior Living Advisors. They also follow up with the family throughout the search process and offer additional support and guidance to help in the decision process. Reps. are also responsible for coordinating with customers to ensure timely follow-up to referred families. Reps. act as the liaison between families in need and the senior housing communities or care providers. Their focus is following up and moving families into appropriate customer communities by understanding a family’s unique needs and demonstrating an intimate knowledge of customer communities, throughout the sales process.

Client is paid by participating communities and providers, and the service is provided by the Rep. at no charge to families. The success of an Inside Sales Rep. is measured by reaching daily call benchmarks, scheduling tours at customer communities, and converting leads into customer move-ins resulting in achievement of regional and organizational sales quota targets. Success is also measured by adherence to and full adoption of client’s values in all areas of the job.

 

Who you are:

We are seeking a high performing individual who is customer obsessed, an excellent communicator, loves solving challenging issues, and a quick learner. You must also be a caring and compassionate person with a desire to help people through stressful times during their search for eldercare. Reps. are able to develop excellent relationships quickly and establish rapport and trust with others. Ideally you have prior knowledge about senior living options and industry, inside sales experience, customer service skills, and are very comfortable communicating with customers. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

 

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Incorporate client’s Values into each family, customer and co-worker interactions
• Build relationships and educate families over the phone on follow-up process. Ensure families understand the value of Client throughout their senior living search
• Understand family needs and refer appropriate customer communities through second round referrals
• Manage the sales process. Guide families through their search process with strong post-referral follow up with families and customer communities
• Understand customer community offerings, resident requirements, and sales process
• Manage dedicated follow-up lists on a daily basis and accurately record in the Company’s CRM to ensure up-to-date family information and status, as well as maintain accurate daily tallies
• Structured, pre-scheduled training attendance is mandatory
• Communicate daily via phone and email to families and customers
• Consistently meet or exceed your contribution toward organizational sales goals
• Other duties as assigned
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and use proper etiquette and language at all times
• This is a full-time position, regular evenings, early mornings and weekends may be required

 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with documented history of success positioning and selling solutions to businesses or consumers in a quota or metrics driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess family situations and quickly develop solutions based upon family needs.
• Documented history of ability to develop and maintain good working relationships in a multi-stakeholder relationship.
• Ability to deliver results while working in a highly-independent environment.
• Past history of senior care industry preferred, or you must be willing to learn about senior care.
• Ability to multi-task; simultaneously talk on the phone and take notes on the computer.
• Strong computer and typing skills necessary, including Word and Excel.
• Entrepreneurial spirit – ability to self-start, multi-task, and work across teams in a fast-paced environment to support growth
• Positive attitude – ability to work effectively across functions, geographies, and organization levels to develop solutions

Education Requirements    

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Advantage Tech is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join their client's team in the Kansas City area.

Required experience:

• 2-3 years of Project Management experience 
• 2+ years experience with Microsoft Visual Studio & SQL in a software implementation setting
• Experience interacting with clients to ensure their needs are met and they get the correct software system created for them

Desired experience:

• Strong SQL skills
• Data experience
• Great with numbers

Job description:

• Be able to understand and manage projects that entail software Design, Code and Test systems solutions based on client specifications 
• Review and interpret business production data in order to properly design the right software system for the client.
• Maintain system documentation (both within the code and within technical design documents) to enable ease of analysis for future development 
• Participates in the planning, design, development, and implementation of information solutions to address business opportunities 
• Have a general understanding of web-based applications using Microsoft Development technologies and SQL Server. 
• Analyze System issues and design, code and test system solutions which will resolve the issue
• Analyze requirements and determine how it will affect new or existing systems
• Understanding of software development life cycle. 
• Create a positive and professional business relationship.

Advantage Tech is assisting a long term client of ours to find their next Sr Infrastructure Technical Lead. 

General Accountabilities:

The Infrastructure Technical Lead will require skills & experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Technology, and Operations. 

Infrastructure accountabilities include all corporate infrastructure and infrastructure services including operations, networking, unified communications, telecommunications, servers, storage, database, service desk, desktop engineering, and end user computing. The end state for most of these services is utilization of a virtual private cloud. The candidate will be expected to utilize past experiences to design and deploy infrastructure that meets business needs while being cost effective, stable, secure and scalable.

This position reports to the Director of CyberSecurity.  The core activities will be sourced externally. Accordingly, strong vendor management skills are a significant plus.

The role can conceptualized of as 10 % leadership/oversight/direction/review/signoff and 80 % hands on technical work (or giving explicit technical directions to vendors) with 10 % admin/reporting.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead stabilization and reliability of newly developed environment including 0365, network monitoring and many other infrastructure issues
• Ensuring vendors are performing their support roles properly on all technical work being assigned
• Finalize transition to infrastructure providers in accordance with strategy and standards
• Ensure compliance with SBL security standards and DR/BCP approaches & continue to do so throughout run environment
• Identify any task interdependencies, risks and barriers with work activities
• Support active oversight and engagement in day to day operations of infrastructure and security solution through a managed service provider
• Hands on implementation of new technologies
• Lead the process to establish corporate technology standards
• Maintain effective relationships with managed service partners, IT leaders and peers

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• B.A./B.S. in computer science, business administration or other relevant field required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Information Technology (focus on infrastructure)
• Appropriate professional certifications
• Familiarity with with the following technologies:  AD/Domain Controllers/ DNS, MS O365, Network Policy Server, Radius, SSO, SCCM, DHCP, Polycom Management Console, OS Image Store, Print Server, Server Backup (Veeam), Unstructured Data (Varonis), SolarWinds, Cloud Storage (Nasuni), Hyper-converged infrastructure (Nutanix), Encryption (Bitlocker).
• Transition to Private Clouds and/or run state in Clouds is of great value but not strictly required.
• Preferred background/experience in public and hybrid cloud computing, and vendor management
• Solid experience in IT strategic planning and new business opportunity evaluation
• Extensive knowledge of technology investment practices and financial analysis
• Excellent workload and resource management
• Demonstrable history of working with Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) and or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions
• Experience working with managed services 
• Strong leadership skills with proven track record of operational stability and successful projects
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with IT teams and the business
• Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership, with strong abilities in relationship management
• Ability to identify and manage risk, suggesting mitigation and minimizing solutions
• Ability to deliver presentation of complex financial and business information
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills

Advantage Tech is assisting a client of ours with finding an Office 365/SharePoint Engineer role. 

Overview:

The Office 365 SharePoint Engineer will work as a part of a team of highly skilled Azure/Office 365 engineers supporting a large and mission critical Azure/Office365 deployment. The Engineer will support all business areas with the objective to maximize effective communications and business processes using SharePoint and other Office 365  technologies.  This role will be critical in developing and implementing overall SharePoint governance, policy, and information architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Senior-level skills with O365 cloud technologies, such as, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Teams etc.
• Develop and deliver quality SharePoint online custom solutions using leading-edge patterns and practices
• Design SharePoint architecture, business processes, and sites/subsites/pages to support business needs.
• Understand the principles and practices of business process analysis and application to SharePoint Development
• Experience integrating SharePoint online with third-party applications – using CSOM, JSON, API etc.
• Practical SharePoint Online product experience – configuring, administration, developing, and deploying solutions
• Deep understanding and practical experience of SharePoint architecture
• Practical experience with developing the implementation of features and web parts
• Governance, Information Architecture, Taxonomy, and Metadata experience
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Search, SharePoint Search Service, User Profile Service, and other Service Applications
• Practical knowledge of Power Automate (formerly Flow)
• Strong practical knowledge of scripting in PowerShell for administration tasks of O365, Exchange, and AD environments.
• Experience implementing third-party solutions within O365 environments.
• Develop, maintain and update O365 governance documentation with O365 product owners.
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Provides training on SharePoint and other office 365 solution offerings,
• Assists with advanced troubleshooting of O365, Exchange, and AD issues experienced by internal and external customers.
• Extensive background in Microsoft infrastructure technologies to include Windows Server, Active Directory, ADFS, Exchange, Clustering Technologies, etc.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in computer science or other technical or engineering discipline and 3-5 years experience as an engineer in a large mission-critical Office 365 Azure implementation, with extensive experience with SharePoint
• OR High School diploma and 5-7 years of experience listed above

Advantage Tech is searching for a .NET Developer to join their client's team in Kansas City, Mo.

This .NET developer will join a growing Web team. The ideal candidate has proven experience creating applications from scratch, configure existing systems, and provide user support.

In this role, you should be able to write functional code with a sharp eye for spotting defects. You should be a team player and an excellent communicator. If you are also passionate about the .NET framework and software design/architecture, we’d like to meet you.

Your goal will be to work with internal teams to design, develop and maintain software.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Depending on the project, this may include the following responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain CMS-driven solutions
• Develop and maintain cross-platform responsive web sites
• Participate in requirements analysis
• Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages
• Implement front-end layout and behavior with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Test and deploy applications, and systems
• Revise, update, refactor, and debug code
• Improve existing software
• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support

RELATED SKILLS & ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong communication skills and an ability to demonstrate thought leadership
• Solution-oriented and able to take into account both quality standards, as well as the real-world constraints of a project
• A solid understanding of web and mobile development principles and best practices
• Ability to complete scheduled work within budgeted hours and the timeline for a project

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have excellent communication skills and hands-on experience working on component-based applications in a distributed environment. Qualified candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or related field
• Proven experience with ASP.NET, .Net Core, C#, MVC/Razor, SQL Server, IIS, JavaScript, HTML/XHTML, CSS/CSS3
• Experience using the industry-standard ORM database tools for Microsoft and building RESTful Web services in .NET/.NET Core
• Experience with Entity Framework and the .NET Web API 
• A demonstrated ability to develop and debug using Visual Studio and C#
• Familiarity with REST Services and SOA
• Understanding of source control systems, including TFS and Git
• Any Microsoft Certifications are preferred
• Experience with .NET CMS platforms preferred but not required (Umbraco, Sitecore, etc.)
• Experience in database design/maintenance and SQL
• Experience working at an agency or consulting firm preferred

Advantage Tech is seeking Reimbursement Specialist to join a great organization in Overland Park, KS. 

Responsibilities: 

• Abides by and demonstrates the company Mission – Vision – Values through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis.
• Reviews daily lockbox receipts and matches check copies to batch tickets from bank to ensure all items have been received. 
• Prepares check copies and backup for scanning by inserting separator pages and counting total number of pages to be scanned.
• Keys payments at detail level into Accounts Receivable system by identifying correct patient and dates of service.  Any unidentified payments are applied to the branch or FSU unapplied accounts for additional research.
• Analyzes each explanation of benefits to determine entry required to record denials, credit balances, partial payments, balance bills and paid in full to assist collectors in resolving outstanding balances.
• Researches any cash application problem and takes appropriate corrective action before posting.
• Balances cash daily in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Daily enters adjustments, correspondence, refunds, cash movements, demand denials and denials into Accounts Receivable system from imaging workbaskets.  Returns to originator any items needing further clarification before entering into the system.
• Interacts with supervisor and co-workers in assuring data is accurate and submitted in accordance with processing deadlines.
• Strong and accurate data entry skills

Qualifications:  

• Strong administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take direction well

Advantage Tech is searching for a Software Engineer to join their client's team in Kansas City, Mo.

Responsibilities:

• Develop greenfield Cloud native applications in the Financial Accounting domain using Azure, C#, .NET tech-stack
• Monitor and provide periodic status updates on each project
• Monitor and develop team members to ensure consistent, effective and efficient processes, as well as comprehensive test plans and reliable test results
• Effectively utilize Agile methodology to plan and lead team through sprints to ensure quality delivery
• Identify product design features to support scalability, usability and better performance
• Design, develop and maintain complex software components
• Maintain and improve current knowledge on the latest technologies relevant to the role regarding algorithms, language, design methodology, third-party development tools, application platforms, hardware compatibility and operating systems
• Establish best practices in coding and development within the team and ensure consistency of the use of best practices within the team
• Design and develop reusable code components
• Positively and proactively leads and influences the team
• Create, maintain and execute unit test and alpha test plans
• Support other managers in product and technology management

Standard Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.
• Demonstrated effective time management, planning and organization skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks, projects and priorities in a fast-paced matrix-managed environment.
• 3-5 years of application development experience
• 3-5 years Minimum related work experience

Experience Requirements:

• .NET
• C#
• Azure
• SQL

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated effectiveness in presenting complex information to multiple organizational levels, with strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Demonstrated leadership abilities, decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop creative solutions to assigned projects.

Advantage Tech is seeking a Controller/Senior Accountant for their Lenexa based client.  This role is responsible for building strong client relationships, anticipating clients’ needs, and adjusting to different business environments.

This person will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating financial data for
producing relevant and reliable information and proactively managing client
systems and procedures for improved accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide valuable information and analysis on Client’s day-to-day transactional activities in addition to cashflow and long-range planning
• Personalize updates for improved Client relationships
• Review financials and work with financial assistant for completion — follow up
  with overall evaluation of financials
• Provide client with analysis and feedback on the company’s financial
  performance
• Give suggestions for improvement, ideas for increasing profits
• Ensure procedures are implemented and followed for most efficient
  workflow — Look for systems or process changes to reduce time spent
• Act as a true advisor to clients. Become a part of their team.
• Schedule regular in-person meetings with Clients (at least twice
  annually) to analyze, evaluate and plan
• Develop and mentor team members for growth

Qualifications: 

• Technical Accounting Skills (GAAP, Analytical Review, Critical Thinking)
• Technical Software Skills (Excel, Office, Adobe, QuickBooks, General IT)
• Efficient and Effective Communication Skills (Writing, Email, Phone)
• Attention to Detail
• Coachable/Accepting of Feedback
• Relational
• Strong client facing communication and ability to collaborate with external partners. 
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related area of focus
• CPA Preferred 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Customer Service Representative to join their Overland Park based client.

This position requires an individual with a customer centric mentality. Team members are responsible for interacting with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and miscellaneous requests.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities for Customer Support Representative I

• Establish a working relationship with our customers by communicating via mail, telephone, or personally with customer or company employee by performing the following duties.
• Serve as a primary contact to clients, merchants and customers providing timely, accurate and comprehensive responses and resolution to common questions and issues regarding supported programs, systems, processes and procedures.
• Illustrate initiative; proactively contact customers and merchants to address issues (eg:  rejections, disputes, authorizations, technical needs, potential account issues, etc.).
• Dedicated to actively engage in building rapport with internal and external parties to provide an excellent customer experience resulting in increased program usage.
• May be asked to perform administrative tasks.
• Route escalated requests and unresolved issues to the appropriate team members (e.g.: tier 2 or 3 or Leadership).
• De-escalate challenging customers, clients or merchants and provide exceptional customer support.
• Record customer interaction details, comments, and complaints within the CRM system.
• Required to meet or exceed department metrics, program Service Level Agreements and department Service Level Standards.
• Actively participate in learning sessions.
• Provide insight and feedback for client quarterly business reviews and collaborate with team and leadership to create action plans from feedback received from client to improve program satisfaction.
• Provide feedback and collaborate with other team members to improve training and documentation for processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism:  Maintain accountability, promote respect, stay work-focused, be punctual, demonstrate positive attitude.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence by adhering to expectations for metrics and SLAs, participating in ongoing learning sessions and collaborating regularly with the team.
• Participate in skip level meetings with Leadership to provide team, personal and program feedback; system program and role recommendations for improvements; requests for resources/tools for role, program, and system; effectively communicate needs from Leadership.
• Accept the need for change and adapt positively to internal and external changes.
• Provide feedback and assistance for processes and procedures for new program implementations.

Daily Tasks

• All expectations consistently demonstrated in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner.
• Answer external and internal inquires via phone, email, etc (including, but not limited to:  basic data entry, reimbursement reconciliation, dispute resolution, transaction processing issues, process and procedure questions.
• Prepare billings to be sent.
• Complete account and user updates.
• Send confirmation/approval communications.
• Complete account onboarding steps.
• Create and distribute applicable new launch announcements and welcome packets/letters/cards.
• Request assistance by internal departments to address applicable program issues impacting clients, merchants and customers.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED
• Meet the criteria as outlined above and/or have related customer support experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of customer support experience with heavy inbound call volume.
• Work schedule flexibility.
• Ability to skillfully manage challenging customer situations.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Coachable with ability to improve performance based on feedback.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong ability to work in a team and independent environment.
• Ability to consistently meet expectations in an ever-changing environment.
• Effective problem identification skills solution oriented.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Advantage Tech is seeking a Project Coordinator for a local KC organization. 

The Project Coordinator will coordinate and track projects, schedules, and report progress directly with the Chief Growth Officer. This individual has a passion for project management and is an expert communicator who drives results while simultaneously promotes collegial collaboration. The Project Coordinator will exemplify a high degree of organizational skills to help drive the institution’s prioritized projects. This position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Account Managers and Project Manager to develop concrete and detailed plans with the appropriate timeline to ensure continued progression, ownership, and prioritization of projects
• Articulates project objectives openly and frequently
• Aligns duties and responsibilities of specific team members
• Identify project goals through open collaboration with necessary stakeholders and team members
• Reviews project plans with leadership before initiating project launch • Manages project progression to ensure projects stay on track and in scope to meet the projected deadline
• Holds project stakeholders accountable for all deliverables
• Facilitates frequent and ongoing communication with project partners to ensure project progression and the achievement of critical milestones and deliverables

Requirements:

• BA is strongly preferred, but not required
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Two years of previous project management experience required
• Agency experience preferred
• Experience working with remote teams is preferred

Advantage Tech is searching for a CADD Assistant to join their client's team in Kansas City. Mo.

 

The CADD Assistant will work directly with the CADD manager to help with CADD software support and maintenance.

CADD Assistant – 3 years of experience with Autodesk products, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to CADD Manager in conjunction with the Engineering Manager
• Responsible for basic CAD software install and configuration with direction from the CADD Manager
• Responsible for supporting engineering CAD issues with the Autodesk products, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault.
• Responsible for maintaining the Autodesk Inventor Content Center and standard part libraries with direction from the CADD manager.
• Responsible for monthly CAD training meetings with CADD Manager direction.
• Maintains training documentation and trains new users with direction from the CADD Manager
• Creates drawing template files for engineering with direction from the CADD Manger
• Responsible for maintaining job folder structure in Vault as well as job archiving.
• Responsible for effective communication with CADD Manager and Engineering Manager to ensure proper CAD training and integration.
• Will assist with mechanical design and detailing when not involved with CAD tasks.

 

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, or 3-5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience with Autodesk products, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault
• Have proficient skills with Microsoft Office programs
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter, Tekla, Autodesk Navisworks and ReCap a plus

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to quickly identify solutions to simple CAD problems
• Ability to be flexible with new and challenging software and problems
• Positive attitude
• Ability to take direction and willingness to drive change and challenge / improve existing processes.

Advantage Tech is looking for an Internal Auditor to join a well established partner in the Topeka, KS area. 

This position performs individual internal audit projects and Sarbanes-Oxley testing as part of the total internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing internal audit scope, developing and performing internal audit procedures (including continuous monitoring), and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed includes coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on compliance, financial and operational processes. Audit procedures assigned are of moderate complexity and require the exercise of professional judgment. This position assists with process improvement initiatives, follows up on the status of outstanding issues, assists the external auditors, and works on special projects as assigned by internal audit management.  This position works with all areas of the organization and all levels of management.

Responsibilities:

• Develops internal audit scope for assigned projects, including completing risk assessments to determine the focus of the audit and the testing procedures to be completed.
• Analyzes and documents the audit area by reviewing existing documentation or developing documentation, such as detailed narratives and flowcharts, applicable policies and procedures, business unit risk assessments, etc.
• Tests controls to ensure reliability and transparency of financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Communicates internal audit results to management and the Audit committee of the board of directors through meetings and internal audit reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                           

Expectations:

• Complete assigned audits procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley testing in a timely manner.
• Understand and document key internal controls, including the ability to discern strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop a working knowledge of all areas of the Bank and the ability to develop a clear understanding of the Bank's key functional processes and resources.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with auditees and others.
• Communicate effectively in writing (emails, memos and audit reports) and in verbal communications (meetings with auditees and others).
• Work cooperatively with all members of the Internal Audit department.
• Demonstrate awareness of the need for constant process improvement and be willing to identify, offer suggestions for improvement, and actively participate in their implementation.
• Protect business records created or used in business processes to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity; and the retention and destruction of such as specified by relevant policies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to problem solve, memory for details, ability to prioritize, and ability to maintain concentrated mental and visual attention for sustained periods.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) by taking actions that are consistent with Bank’s D&I program. Provides reporting to the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI), as needed, as well as partners with OMWI to implement effective policies and procedures that incorporate D&I into business activities.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Four to six years of similar or related experience.
• Degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent work experience) is required. CPA or CIA professional certification is preferred.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact.
• Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature.
• Work may involve motivating or influencing others.

Other Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of internal control system processes and risk management methodologies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to operate all types of general office equipment.
• Ability to work and travel independently.

Are you a skilled Data Engineer looking for your next opportunity in a well established company here in Omaha? If so, Advantage Tech has the role for you! 

 

Seeking a Sr Data Engineer to assist our client in designing, building, implementing, and optimizing data pipelines that transfer data from their on prem platforms to AWS/Snowflake. 

Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in mentoring 
•  Knowledge of DataStage (or comparable ETL tool)
• Strong SQL programming skills in a DB2 environment
•  Knowledge of UNIX scripting, JAVA, COBOL or Python

Advantage Tech has an awesome client that has an exciting opening for a Data Protection Analyst. 

Overview:

As part of the Enterprise Cybersecurity Team, this role is responsible for assisting with operating the Data Protection program, ensuring effective data protection activities across various systems, applications and third parties that directly support the client's business. The Analyst assists with the implementation and ongoing support of this program enterprise-wide ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. The Data Protection Analyst works closely with Legal, HR, and other Cybersecurity associates and is part of a strategic and comprehensive Cybersecurity Team that is accountable for ensuring implementation in accordance with regulatory expectations, risk appetite, organizational risk practices and evolving business practices.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with operations of the enterprise wide Data Protection and Data Loss Prevention programs with a focus on safeguarding protected and sensitive data. Work closely with the Cybersecurity Incident Response and Architecture Teams to drive modifications to organization behavior policies and standards, procedures, metrics, processes, and related tools.
• Work with Cybersecurity Governance, risk management, and compliance Team on the data asset risk framework which prioritizes data loss prevention policy implementation to best reduce client's security risk posture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and customer/consumer expectations.
• Work as part of a team tasked with data protection operations including data loss prevention, data access governance and data discovery. This program will provide monitoring and responding to potential data loss events, as well as tuning detection and prevention policies.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners, including IT teams, in order to propose and formulate solutions to meet the business needs and to drive efficiency and business value.
• Drive a Data Protection and "treating data as an asset" culture to safeguard organizational data throughout the organization. Helping to champion the education and training of stakeholders and end users about client's Security and Data policies. Collaborate with stakeholders and partner teams on the planning, implementation, and roll-out of associated programs and solutions.
• Assist with operations of all the Data Protection Program plan elements that provide actionable results for client's Managed File Transfers; Data Leakage and Loss Prevention; and Media Handling programs.
• Participate in cybersecurity risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years experience Data Protections with specific experience with a large-scale Data Protection and Data Loss Prevention
• CISSP Preferred

 

 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Product Manager for our Kansas City, MO Client.
 

The position will oversee and facilitate the development of an overarching digital strategy roadmap(s), including emphasis on visioning, implementing, and supporting Company’s strategic goals with a focus on and our omni-channel experience and customer-centric data capabilities. The position requires strong technical acumen and understanding of evolving digital and healthcare trends and innovations to identify and evaluate potential solutions and approaches.

Successful candidate must have the ability to understand, develop, and align technology and business strategies and goals into an overarching digital enablement strategy. The Product Manager – Digital Enablement Analysis will communicate to technology and business leaders in order to help define and support an integrated set of enterprise digital capabilities. This role requires a passion for solving problems, defining opportunities and associated roadmaps and the ability to influence and inspire confidence in partners to identify innovative digital solutions.

Reporting to the Vice President, Digital Enablement the Product Manager – Digital Enablement Analysis is responsible for defining, overseeing identification of and strategic integration of digital technology solutions with the goal of driving topline growth while improving the digital experience and operational efficiency.

 

• Works in close partnership with business and technology leaders to develop a set of strategies and roadmaps to define and drive the adoption of Company’s digital solutions to enable members and associate centric capabilities.
• Supports the design and execution of an enterprise wide digital architecture, and drive the use of emerging and advanced technology, research and experimentation.
• Leads process, analysis and documentation of requirements as discovered into actionable strategy and integrate into enterprise and divisional planning roadmaps(s).
• Along with cross-functional partners, champions and coordinates the digital enablement roadmap and associated initiative across the enterprise to ensure success in implementation and adoption. 
• Provides enterprise-wide oversight and direction for the digital enablement roadmap(s)
• Responsible the for the development and reporting of an enterprise level and divisional level set of digital enablement OKRs and/or KPIs.
• Acts as a sounding board, provide “voice-of” representation for relevant business and IT partners to help the organization adopt and deliver on the digital enablement roadmap(s).
• Facilitate opportunities with internal and external partners to define digital consumer experience, technology and capability requirements to continually transform the brand digitally.
• Serve as advisor for leadership on opportunities for improvements in enterprise productivity and facilitates ongoing management of the digital enablement strategy, planning and execution.
• Synchronizes business needs with technological solutions while accounting for full productivity impact and balancing ROI for enterprise growth and operational goals.
• Accountable for all activities from project definition through implementation for projects or implementations that are supported through Company’s Digital Enablement Center of Excellence (DECOE).
• Works closely with cross-functional partners, (i.e., Infrastructure, Customer Care, and Human Resources) in defining prioritization of digital solutions and engagements. 
• Provides guidance and expertise in support of procurement evaluations and/or vendor negotiations.
• Serves as thought leader that drives technical inspiration for enterprise digital enablement and engagement with Company’s members and associates. 
• Maintains awareness of potential and implemented enterprise technologies associated with solutions under construction.
• Finds ways for non-technical people to understand technical concepts through effective communication.
• May serve as a mentor for cross-functional staff and provide feedback on their work and encourages and promotes best practices.

Skills

• Proven track record of team and client success, reflecting on ability to manage large and complex projects, lead and teach associates, and partner with stakeholders to achieve common goals. 
• The ideal candidate will have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, superior business and communication skills, and the ability to simplify complex topics for our internal and external customers.
• Skilled in fostering strong relationships both internally and externally, comfortable engaging with a variety of SMEs and reporting levels. Must demonstrate learning agility and passion for helping define future organizational capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of digital ecosystems and how multiple channels work together in a member’s journey. Must demonstrate awareness and ongoing learning in the latest digital and healthcare trends.
• Strives to become a trusted advisor and integrated partner across the enterprise by collaboratively creating strategic recommendations, understanding issues, and driving digital enable process models.
• Demonstrated experience working with process methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN Sigma, Agile.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large organization through transformational change 
• Strong problem solving and creative solutioning capabilities. 
• Ability to engage cross-functional teams establishing prioritization and alignment. 
• Effective working in a virtual/WFH model. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience
• 8+ years (or more) of relevant experience with an emphasis in digital experience and planning arena. 
• Requires 5+ years of progressive experience with demonstrable skill to communicate effectively.
• Prior experience in healthcare, insurance services or other regulated industry a plus.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging executives and other stakeholders to support important business decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to successfully collaborate with team members across multiple divisions.
• Requires the ability to multi-task effectively, responding to changing business priorities and deadlines.
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Requires a self-starter personality.
• Requires flexibility and willingness to work with a wide range of personalities on a variety of projects while prioritizing effectively.

Advantage Tech is proud to be recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm. We are passionate about delivering world-class service and value to our consultants and clients. 

Please visit www.advantagetech.net to learn more about our culture, benefits and career opportunities.

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Project Manager for a client of ours in Topeka, KS. The position will offer some telework but would like someone that is open to coming into the office a few days a week when the pandemic subsides. This position will be a 6 month contract with the possibility to extend/convert to full time.

Required Technical Skills:

• 2+ years PM experience or Project Coordination experience
• familiarity with Agile 
• Project Management 
• Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Critical Thinking, Conflict Resolution, and Time Management
• Bachelor Degree

Additional Skills Needed:

• MS Project, MS Office Suite, Client facing skills
• PMI Cert Preferred

Brief Description of Job Duties: 

Work with Project Management team on projects including Software Development, definition, and implementation of IT processes, and other technology related projects.

Advantage Tech is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, team-oriented, and customer-obsessed colleagues to join our client as an SAP Specialist. The SAP Specialist positions will be located in Kansas City, MO.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and work closely with users on development, configuration, and implementation of SAP applications, including customization, to fit business needs
• Collaborate and consult with international colleagues and external service providers to deliver highly dependable, secure, and integrated solutions to the business
• Work closely with business users and global IT on integration of non-SAP applications with ERP system
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical scope and specifications
• Identify opportunities and deliver system improvements and operational efficiencies to meet technical and business demands
• Serve as a key member on a global SAP team providing qualified support and consultancy services for MULTIVAC Group worldwide; and participate in global SAP roll-outs and other global projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or related field or related work experience
• General technical and functional understanding and preferably 1-3 years of experience in SAP MM / PP modules
• Understanding of ERP Logistics configurations and general knowledge of internal Supply Chain process
• Understanding of technical programming (C++, Graphics Interactive Programming (GRIP), and customization in SAP
• Understanding of business process flows and experience modifying them
• Understanding of business systems architectures, standards, and procedures
• Openness to new technologies and business concepts (S/4HANA, C/4 Suite, Ariba, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to further develop and diversify skillset
• SAP customizing or programming skills (ABAP/ABAP OO/FIORI) preferred
• SAP EWM w/ASRS integrationg experience preferred.

 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Closing Assistant to join their partner organization based in Kansas City, MO. 

This position is responsible for residential mortgage loan closing document preparation and coordination with National Title Companies or escrow agents to closing the Bank's loan with the customer. This position is also responsible for the funding, balancing, and booking of the loan and delivery to the investor.

• Prepare initial input and validation of all loan fees on Closing Disclosure for Loan Closer review
• Work closely with title companies to ensure closings are smooth and easy.
• Initiate wires to the title companies for disbursement of the loans.
• Run UCD for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Loans
• Ensure title companies adhere to closing policies and procedures by reviewing documents after closing and providing funding authorization
• To assist other department and fellow team members with their workloads to ensure a smooth production flow for loan applications, closings and deliveries.
• Regular attendance required, working at the work site during regular business hours and/or assigned hours
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are indicative of the skills, knowledge and ability required for success in this position:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• 2+ years mortgage lending experience or equivalent coursework preferred
• Possess the ability to use mortgage loan systems and software necessary to perform the duties.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate with customers, vendors and fellow employees in a courteous and professional manner always
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must show strong initiative
• Possess good organizational skills
• Possess a substantial knowledge of guidelines, procedures and regulatory requirements for all types of loans offered by the Bank
• Possess the ability to use mortgage loan systems and software necessary to perform the duties
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills

 

Job Description: 

Advantage Tech is seeking a detail-oriented proposal coordinator for our partner organization based in North Kansas City, MO.

This position will assist and support the Business Development Executive Team in the areas of proposal development and general administrative functions. Successful candidates must be able to work well on a team or independently while planning, developing, writing and editing technical and non-technical information for internal and external audiences. The proposal coordinator must be able to maintain strong communication and have exceptional organization skills.

Responsibilities:

• Seek and track proposal/bid opportunities using fbo.gov, GovWin, Seaport-e, GSA, and other related RFP online tools.
• Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, study requests for proposals, and participate in strategy meetings.
• Develop proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials in a clear concise manner maintaining continuity of style and content.
• Perform technical writing and editing content in the areas of business, logistics support, supply, and maintenance per DoD directives and SOPs.
• Manage updates and revisions to technical literature.
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for each step and procedure in the proposal process.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper copy bid files.
• Provide administrative support as necessary to the Executive Team, Program Managers, Administration, and Business Development departments.
• Attend site visits and industry days as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or similar specialty.
• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communicative skills to effectively present complex information to target audiences via both oral and written communication.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Obtain/maintain favorable security investigation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Proficiency in data mining, searches, and website management.
• 10-20% travel.

Preferred:

• APMP certification and/or grant writing a plus.
• Experience in government contract bidding and proposal development preferred.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in preparing and coordinating submittals and proposal development in terms of deliverables, schedules and resources to meet schedules preferred.

Advantage Tech is looking to add an entry-level Technical Recruiter / Sales Trainee to our team. We are looking for that special individual with a strong sense of urgency and understanding of what it takes to be successful. 

Advantage Tech compensates our Recruiters with a competitive base salary, a lucrative commission plan, a monthly bonus plan and a benefits package that includes a health care plan, dental, 401k with match, PTO and paid holidays. We recognize top performers with an elevated level of bonus opportunities as well as an annual incentive trip. We are a highly collaborative team that enjoys working together, encourages high performance and celebrates our successes.

PURPOSE:

The Recruiter role handles the full cycle recruiting of our IT candidates. This includes sourcing candidates through referrals, job boards, associations, direct recruiting and other creative methods to locate top IT talent. The candidate will also be responsible for the thorough interviewing of each candidate to determine the fit to Advantage Tech’s hiring needs. Interaction with the team is essential.

RESPONSIBILITES:

– Locate, attract and select IT candidates based on our client's needs
– Creatively source candidates on a daily basis
– Profile and interview candidates on the phone and in person to determine fit to current and future hiring needs
– Submit qualified candidates for openings
– Candidate care throughout the placement and post placement process to encourage referrals
– Thoroughly and accurately documenting candidates in applicant tracking system

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

– Internal drive and incredible work ethic to achieve above and beyond company goals
– Excellent organizational skills
– Ability to work in a team environment while achieving personal production goals
– High degree of people interface

CORE BEHAVIORS:

–  Excellent work ethic
–  Positivity
–  Teamwork
–  Dependability
–  Productivity

 

Advantage Tech is an industry leader in IT staffing and is annually recognized as a top IT recruiting firm by the Kansas City Business Journal. In business for over 23 years, we have been passionate about delivering world-class service and value to our clients. Advantage Tech’s customized recruiting model enables us to place consultants locally and nationally. Our clients want the best candidate at the most reasonable rate within a set time frame. We go even further. Our consultant retention program gives our clients the added comfort our people will perform well and finish the project.

Job Type: Full-time

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