Advantage Tech is searching for a Solutions Engineer for their client out of Kansas City, Mo.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for deployment and administrator of the global O365 ecosystem, including; Hybrid Exchange, Teams, Azure AD, Azure Conditional Access, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint, Yammer, PowerApps, etc
• All SharePoint administration and development
• Work closely with Information Security Team to address current threats in the O365 environment with experience Administrating O365 DLP, HIPAA and Compliance
• Maintain Microsoft Identity Management (provisioning, de-provisioning and group management across a hybrid identity Azure AD environment)
• Maintain Intune device management and mobile access management environment
• Administrate Enterprise MFA solutions
• Administrate MS Azure SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solutions

 

marginal (non-essential) functions

• Knowledge of SCCM for patching, software distribution, etc

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5 years’ experience with Active Directory
• 5 years’ experience Administrating a Windows desktop environment with a focus on scaled deployments
• 4 years’ experience with Azure Active Directory
• 4 years’ experience with Windows 2012 – 2016 operation systems
• 3 years’ experience with SharePoint Administration and Development
• 3 years’ experience with Azure AD, Azure AD Domain Services, Azure AD Connect, MFA
• 2 years’ experience with Exchange Online, Skype for Business Hybrid and Teams
• Experience with Azure Conditional Access
• Strong PowerShell skills required
• Office 365 or any other MCSA/MCSE is a plus

Advantage Tech is looking for a React Developer for our Overland Park Client. 

This is mostly a remote position and will be working with a team of 3 or 4.  We need someone that is very collaborative and be able to jump on daily morning meetings.   

Skill Set:

React

Javascript

Python

Redux

Desired Skill Set:

SQL

Angular 

Node

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 Data Systems Analyst for our Overland Park, KS Client. The developer position is a key contributor within the organization and has the opportunity to directly enable our business vision.  

This position requires someone whose mind and skills are strong, and someone with a commitment to continuous learning and experimentation to keep them that way.  This role also requires the ability to communicate and collaborate clearly with internal departments as well as with consultants and third-party contributors from outside the company.

We are looking for an intermediate level Data Systems Analyst who will facilitate data systems development, data access strategy, reporting and business intelligence initiatives to deliver timely relevant data analysis to stakeholders throughout the  organization and partner network. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, results-driven, flexible, detail-oriented, collaborative and adaptable. This position will work with subject matter experts, technical team peers, key stakeholders at all levels, and clients to deliver business value through the applied analysis of business data.  This individual will operate within a culture of Autonomy and Purpose, with a high degree of accountability and is responsible for delivering thorough, high quality, completed work on time with high visibility throughout the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for data consolidation, analysis, database tuning and business reporting.
• Develops and maintains reports for stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Performs advanced business analysis using various techniques, e.g. data aggregation, de-normalization, statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, data mining.
• Determines best practices and develops actionable insights and recommendations for the current business operations or issues.
• Collaborates with various function teams such as marketing, research, underwriting, operations and IT to identify analytical requirements and achieve business results.
• Provides support to research teams or management by collecting and analyzing data and reporting results based on the needs of end users.
• May handle special analytical projects as needed.
• May assist in implementing or developing systems to capture business operation data.
• Uses commercial tools or develops custom solutions to generate metrics to present actionable recommendations.
• Contributes to the design of relational databases for data storage or processing. May assist in the creation of database architecture, and data repositories and warehouses.
• Develops data models to meet the needs of the organization's information systems.
• Ensures data accuracy. Troubleshoots and improves performance of data applications
• Maintains data integrity and data processing efficiency by working to eliminate redundancy and applying best practice data stewardship techniques.
• Develops strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition and access, and data archiving and recovery.
• May evaluate new data sources for adherence to the organization's quality standards and ease of integration. 
• May recommend data reporting or access tools and train end-users in their use.
• Stays informed of the ways the organization uses its data.
• Continuously learning and staying abreast of technology advances, specifically cloud data technologies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or relevant combination of experience and education
• 2+ years Data Analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an iterative (agile), fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with distributed data systems.
• Excellent SQL skills to include T-SQL-specific DDL and DML and SSIS
• Strong understanding of Relational Data modeling including the following patterns/concepts:
  • Normalization
  • Self-referencing tables
  • 1:1 extensions and Primary-Foreign Key pattern
• Experience with the following technologies:
  • SQL Management Studio
  • Microsoft Report Builder and/or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Power BI or other Data Visualization Tools

Highly Desirable

• Experience working with a cloud-based environment such as Microsoft Azure
• Data base tuning, indexing, Query Plan analysis, bulk data movement, and data caching
• Experience with GIT, TFS, or other version control solutions
• Experience with data warehouse, mart, lake or other high volume OLAP topologies
• Experience with advanced Azure data analysis tools including but not limited to Databricks, Spark, Data Pipeline, Machine Learning, Data Lake and Data Factories
• Experience with Python and related Data Analysis tools including Pandas and NumPy
• Knowledge of Predictive Analysis and Business Intelligence techniques and best-practice

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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Growing firm adding several new clients to their portfolio and making major modifications to their platform.  

The Product Manager will have a level of technical aptitude to read and understand APIs, SDKs, and understand architecture components to help inform the business.  The Product Manager works closely with internal teams as well as clients, prospects, and user groups to evolve functionality in a manner that balances market demands, technological advances, and industry standards.

Responsibilities Include:

• Presenting new strategic and tactical functionality
• Work closely with Sales and Sales Support to present existing functionality to prospects and assist with the development of the marketing strategy
• Track trends and opportunities in the market that could drive enhancements 
• Participate in release planning, product roadmap maintenance, and backlog grooming 
• Lead the effort to detail the specific functions, integration requirements, user experience and deployment of the solution set to the company and to the market

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent proven work experience
• 5+ years of experience in the finance industry, preferably providing large/enterprise digital, online or mobile banking applications to consumers and/or small businesses
• 5+ years of technical experience as a software developer/engineer
• Ability to thoroughly understand complex business and technical issues
• Must have relevant experience working through the definition, design, and release cycle of delivering product software to market
• Experience with the entire SDLC using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with industry standards such as PCI, WCAG, FFIEC
• Strong leadership, project management, time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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This company has been focusing a huge security initiative for the last two years and needs a Sr. Director to help drive the initiative forward as well as the team.  Work with a team of 2 mgrs and roughly 15-20 contributors.  

• Consults, directs and assists in the support of security technologies such as user access, Internet filtering, e-mail security, antivirus, data loss protection, document management, forensics, vulnerability assessments, collaboration technologies, logging and monitoring, and mobile platforms.
• Provide direction and guidance with regards to security best practices and enterprise guidelines, strategies, and initiatives with the goal of controlling risk management and creating a cohesive environment.
• Serve as a key point of contact for Information Security technology for the company and ensure that security is integral to strategic business and technology decisions.
• Work with stakeholders to survey, identify and recommend best-fit security solutions and lead their implementation where appropriate.
• Lead and work with the Information Security teams to design and implement information security defense architecture, solutions, tools and automation for the continuous protection of our corporate systems and information assets.
• Proactively collaborates with the Technology Group teams and Districts to increase system security, document system architecture and define long-term design strategies.
• Serves as key leader and subject matter expert on projects that are particularly vulnerable to security risk during development and operations.
• Facilitate the design/deployment reviews and analyze business requirements with department leads and executive leadership to ensure adherence to organizational policies and controls.
• Partner with business owners, application teams, legal and compliance, and the broader teams to define/enhance IT solutions to meet both business needs and security requirements.
• Act as the Incident Response Lead and facilitate and direct security incident response and investigations in a timely manner.
• Provides security engineering input into services provided 
• Manages the day to day activities of the security team including managing team members, subcontractors, and vendors
• Oversees and manages deliverable for the team including quality management
• Manages and expands the security capability t

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Partner with Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit and collaborate on aligning security to audit and compliance requirements.
• Implement appropriate security policy and requirements to meet compliance with company security controls and objectives.
• Drive the security compliance program across control frameworks leveraging internal toolsets.
• Responsible for the coordination of third-party risk assessments and audits, to include compliance / regulatory audits.
• Ensure compliance to standards and regulations such as NIST CSF, DFARS, NERC CIP (other as relevant) and state and national information security laws.
• Responsible for the preparation and documentation of relevant security standard operating procedures.
• Participates in information security reviews and audits.
• Responsible for ensuring assessments of Information security controls to measure the effectiveness of controls and identify control gaps are conducted.
• Manage remediation efforts that that have been identified that impact the security and report on the status of control deficiencies.
• Enforce, support and champion security initiatives, policy adherence, awareness efforts and manage formal policy exception requests.
• Provide direction to applicable technology teams for process improvement and policy changes related to security.
• Review on an ongoing schedule existing security policies, exceptions and remediation plans alongside business requirements and business use cases.
• Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of applicable IT industry security certifications, policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, principles, and emerging security issues.
• Work with business partners to resolve corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Advise internal teams on the implementation of security standards and controls frameworks.
• Negotiate security language in contracts including regular communications with regulatory, privacy and legal stakeholders and active participation in both internal and external audit activities.
• Submit formal responses to customer and regulatory requests regarding security services, policies, controls, and mechanisms.
• Maintain regular communication with regulatory, privacy and legal stakeholders (within and outside the company) and participate in both internal and external audit activities.
• Play a leadership role on special projects and documentation as needed.
• Provide timely updates on assessments and assigned projects.
• Assesses potential items of risk and opportunities of vulnerability in the environment proactively.
• Provide status reports and metrics on all policy and governance aspects to Security, IT, and business leadership.
• Prepare security metrics for the senior management.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Working with different lines of business and corporate functions to conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and drive the development of robust business recovery.
• Develop comprehensive and integrated exercises to test and update recovery plans on a regular basis.
• Establishes and proactively manages a sound business continuity framework (governance processes, policies, procedures, and best practices) to keep the BCM program components aligned, current, relevant, actionable, and audit-able
• Ensures all plans support business resumption within approved recovery time objectives (RTO’s) and recovery point objectives (RPO’s).
• Partners with stakeholders such as Business Continuity, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Enterprise Risk Management, and Public Safety to ensure appropriate testing of DR plans for integration of preparedness efforts
• Ensures DR policies, controls and procedures comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensures that critical enterprise applications can be recovered in alignment with documented Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) to ensure readiness in the event of a disruption

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing information security/security standards for an organization and associated team members within a complex operational and regulatory environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with administering or implementing an information security/security standards framework for identifying, reporting and assessment of risks
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and to design appropriate solutions
• Capacity to leverage relationships and insights to successfully influence others and build authentic and trusted relationships to create alignment and support
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with presentation and communication skills meeting the needs of all levels within the organization up to and including the executive management teams
• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT; and industry specific security management frameworks, such as DFARs and NERC CIP
• Provides collaborative feedback to teammates
• Solid time management and organizational skills to efficiently complete assigned tasks
• Excellent communication skills to ensure a successful resolution to client issues
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of colleagues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate with technical personnel, non-technical personnel, and senior management
• Be pro-active, flexible, and able to work independently, adjusting quickly to changing priorities and conditions
• Demonstrate strong leadership attributes as well as the innate ability to follow and be a supportive team member
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Security, or related field
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in IT Security, Risk & Compliance, or IT Audit. Experience and knowledge of information security concepts / principles and audit / risk assessment methodologies
• Exceptional planning and project implementation skills to achieve high visibility solutions
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize and balance workload in a high-demand environment

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Are you looking for an opportunity to take your GCR experience and bring it to an organization that is driving a security strategy forward?  They need your expertise with this growing team to influence others and move the security standards forward.  

 

Identifying, prioritizing, monitoring and reporting technology risks and controls including performing risk and controls assessments. Works closely with the operational, technical, and corporate function personnel to foster a technology risk management culture, challenge assumptions and to assist in communicating a holistic risk profile of technology risk to Executive management and various stakeholders. The Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst assists with oversight of compliance standards and corporate policies.

This role also interfaces between Legal/ Compliance and both internal and external auditors for compliance initiatives, including providing requested audit inputs.  The Sr. Analyst will be well versed in a variety of regulations such as DFARs, NERC CIP and NIST CSF. This position will be part of the team responsible for establishing and maintaining an enterprise Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance vision, strategy and program. 

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development of the continuous audit/monitoring program to include designing and analyzing control tests for IT systems and high-risk technical areas
• Audit systems around NERC CIP and DFARS controls
• Work individually and on teams to support the completion of specific tasks within time and budget constraints and interface with the customer/client/stakeholder on a day-to-day basis
• Apply their expertise to the practical issues they identify or those presented by the customer/client/stakeholder
• Assist the stakeholders to formulate solutions, prepare deliverables, and documentation
• Develop and maintain quarterly continuous audit/monitoring updates/reporting 
• Explain complex information to others, including new controls, requirements and evidence material 
• Provide audit guidance and respond to customer inquiries, as needed 
• Assist with documenting and reporting actual or potential information security violations 
• Provide governance and compliance consulting to the business, and recommend steps to mitigate potential exceptions 
• Solve problems in straightforward situations and within guidelines 
• Monitor systems for compliance to Information Security Policy and Standards 
• Direct the work of staff and review work, deliverables and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Monitor internal and external business, regulatory and technology environment to identify new or emerging risks and verify remediation of issues
• Understand and articulate risks associated with technology processes and IT general controls and identify process and control gaps proactively
• Assist in the coordination and/or perform risk assessments and audit processes against a wide variety of security and privacy regulatory and compliance frameworks for several products
• Liaise across relevant business, technology, and control functions to prioritize risks, challenge technology risk decisions, assumptions and tolerances, and drive appropriate risk response
• Contribute to the establishment of metrics and tools to assess and report on inherent risks, control strength and residual risk in a consistent and objective manner
• Assist with the development and validation of remediation plans for technology deficiencies
• Improve controls for internal systems, policies and processes
• Monitor compliance initiatives and control effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors throughout compliance, audit, and attestation engagements
• Stay current on security industry trends, relevant compliance requirements, and security best practices by attending conferences, networking with peers, and other educational opportunities
• Mentor and train less experienced staff

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher strongly preferred with experience in IT Audit or Advisory, IT Risk & Compliance, Information Security, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems
• Minimum of 4 years' experience auditing information systems desired with emphasis around NERC CIP and DFARs regulations
• Three or more years in IT Risk, Compliance, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, or a combination of in a closely related field
• Must have and maintain or be able to obtain within one year of employment at least one of the following certification: CISSP, CISA, CRISC or equivalent designation.
• Demonstrate solid knowledge on technology processes, risks and issues including within infrastructure, information security, SDLC and Enterprise Service Management utilizing various IT controls frameworks (i.e. NERC CIP, DFARS, NIST CSF)
• Capable of identifying, evaluating and mitigating significant risks within an enterprise
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Office Suite and GRC tools (i.e. RSA Archer)
• Ability to document and explain findings, risks and vulnerabilities to both business and technical stakeholders
• Possess strong influencing, negotiating, and relationship building skill
• Experience supervising staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be proficient in NERC CIP and DFARS regulatory requirements
• Experience with Big 4 or within an internal audit department desired

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Advantage Tech is searching for a Sr. Project Manager to work for their client in Kansas City, Mo.

Skills, Duties and Tasks:

• 8+ years of experience as a Sr. Program/Project Manager or Scrum Master
• Has responsibility of orders, medium or large sized projects or teams
• Responsible for maintaining project schedule and timeline
• Scaled Agile knowledge – – Safe Pro (a plus)
• Compliant with forecasting and backlog management processes
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and training for project team and peers
• Demonstrates effective communication and engagement with customer
• Ensures complete project closure including, customer acknowledgement, and equipment reconciliation.
• Certified Scrum Master or PMP Certification

Advantage Tech is seeking a ServiceNow professional to join our client's team and serve as the ServiceNow Developer/Administrator. The role will be primarily development/administration of the ServiceNow platform and framework. This role is responsible for maintaining the environment, performing enhancements and upgrades, solving issues and working with project teams to utilize the data integrations within the platform, configuring, administering and enhancing the ServiceNow platform. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for ServiceNow within our client and will work with internal customers across the company to develop technical solutions that satisfy business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage functional day-to-day operations of the ServiceNow platform, serve as the subject matter expert and point of contact for all things related to ServiceNow.
• Design and develop solutions within the ServiceNow environment to include new or modifications to applications, forms, workflow, policies, actions, access control, interfaces and any other configurations required to support client processes.
• Work with various IT teams to identify ServiceNow automation and integration opportunities to improve the existing state of IT operations.
• Creating and maintaining API and data integration processes between ServiceNow and other services.
• Work with teams across GEHA to ensure that the ServiceNow configuration and processes support the defined requirements and business needs.
• Collaborate with System Administrators and ServiceNow Support concerning strategies and technical aspects of platform upgrades.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of all enhancements, configurations, and upgrades to the ServiceNow platform.
• Build internal technical documentation, manuals and policies
• Researches and recommends innovative and possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.
• Develop and distribute industry standard reports and dashboards for to managers and leadership for defined KPIs.

Requirements

• Requires ServiceNow Administrator Certification.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Requires four years of relevant experience administrating or developing in the ServiceNow platform.
• Requires 2+ Years’ Experience; Working with the ServiceNow platform in an Admin/Developer and enterprise-wide, multi-tier ServiceNow production environment Within Service Now configuring  workflows to automate routine tasks service or  building catalog items, Building custom scoped applications and widgets in ServiceNow
• Experience creating Performance Analytics reports and dashboards
• Experience integrating ServiceNow with software using REST/SOAP including Active Directory
• Requires 4+ Years’ Experience; Scripting within ServiceNow, with strong skills in the following languages; using HTML, CSS,  Javascript, XML, Web services, Jelly, Angular JS
• Working within ServiceNow in an ITIL environment, including the Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Catalog modules
• Working directly with the customer developing business or system requirements, project plans or leading design sessions
• Experience leveraging MID Servers for integration and automation, with direct experience configuring API and data integrations with ServiceNow
• Experience leading complex cross functional projects within ServiceNow
• Experience configuring the Asset and Configuration modules, while utilizing Discovery module to identify assets and CI's on the network

Skills

• Demonstrate ability to effectively coordinate and work with cross-functional work teams independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Ability to think big, and challenge conventional wisdom regarding the ServiceNow platform,
• Ability to adapt quickly to learn new tool's, new technologies, and current industry standards
• Problem solving and critical thinking mindset
• Ability to facilitate planning meetings, workshops, reviews and retrospectives.

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 System Administrator for our Overland Park, Client.  

The Systems Administrator position will be responsible for the implementation and support of the production, back office, development and testing infrastructures. The position will be responsible for all networking administration, server administration, firewall management, security services, applications services, desktop support and management, telephony services (VOIP) and database set up and management.

Requirements

Required

• Networking (TCP, UDP. HHTP, HTTPS)                        2-3 years
• Server Administration                                                 2-3 years
• OS/ Application Management                                    2-3 years
• Firewall Management                                                1-2 years
• VMWare or other Virtual Server platforms                2-3 years
• SQL Server                                                                   1-2 years
• Security Services                                                         2-3 years
• Telephony ( VOIP, SIP)                                                1-2 years
• Desktop Management                                                 2-3 years
• Active Directory                                                          1-2 years
• Data Center                                                                 1-2 years

Optional

• Database Management                                              1-2 years
• SD-WAN                                                                      1+ years
• Web Services                                                              2-3 years
• Load Balancers                                                           1-3 years

Other Skills

• Team Player
• Strong Work Ethic
• Willing to work after hours/weekends as required
• Committed to get the job done
• Good communications skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• High EQ
• Excellent design skills

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or IT or Equivalent Experience
• Certification a plus ( e.g. Networking, Server Administration, SQL)

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 Web Developer for our Overland Park KS Client.  

Job Summary

Our Client develops and offers a suite of software powered by the cloud-based analytics platform. Our solutions create a multidimensional view of systems, infrastructure assets and processes to boost efficiency, increase accuracy of planning and improve day-to-day decision-making in an ever-changing landscape at more than 100 businesses worldwide.

We help clients rethink their standard business operations and restructure their decision-making processes to ensure planning and performance meet consumer demands profitably.

Under minimal supervision, is the technical lead AND/OR senior software developer in one or more highly specialized areas of application systems analysis and programming. Provides technical leadership on complex projects. May act as an expert in business or functional area. Designs and modifies procedures to solve complex problems. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. May be responsible for multiple phases of a project.

Key Responsibilities

• 5+ years experience with web app development
• 2+ years experience with web app development in Angular 6/7 framework
• 3+ years experience with REST / JSON API development and connectivity
• Experience in app development on mobile devices (Android and iOS) a plus
• Can provide operational samples of recent development work

Will develop applications for a variety of platforms including HTML5, Web Services, and Cloud Computing using leading edge technologies such as Angular, REST services, .NET, and AWS.
Will be involved in all phases of design, development, and implementation of applications to solve complex problems in areas such as engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, streaming analytics, iOT, and edge computing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelors degree in computer science or related field OR equivalent work experience.

Experience:  In addition to the education requirements, 5+ years related experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Web Development: 5 years (Required)
• Angular 6/7: 2 years (Required)
• REST: 3 years (Required)
• Mobile App Development: 1 year (Preferred)
• JSON: 3 years (Required)

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 QA Manager for our Overland Park KS Client.  

Job Summary

 

We are in search of a Quality Assurance Manager to become an integral part of our growing Software Engineering team.

This person directs and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures for the software quality assurance function. Work with the Engineering team to develop and execute QA strategies to meet and exceed company and client quality goals. Monitoring of QA activities, including test results, leaked defects, providing root cause analysis and identifying areas of improvement for the project and QA team. Implement steps required to improve the processes. Evaluates and monitors tools, methodologies, and automation to ensure effective testing and identification of defects. Oversees user acceptance, alpha and beta testing efforts. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from business operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Leverage your understanding of QA methodologies and best practices to author, implement and execute testing policy and process.
• Guide, define, document and manage quality assurance across the organization.
• Work closely with software developers to perform all levels of testing, as well as be an integral part of solving complex system level challenges.
• Lead, mentor and manage a group of test engineers.
• Collaborate across teams to understand how our customers use our software and build a comprehensive set of test plans and test strategies.
• Design and systematize QA metrics, processes, tools and test cases.
• Advocate for and implement automation capabilities throughout the entire software development life cycle including, functional, performance, scale and stress.
• Asses risk and use industry best practices for releasing software to customers.
• Develop mechanisms for collecting, interpreting, tracking and reporting on test execution and quality metrics.
• Working knowledge of test automation (using Selenium or other UI Automation frameworks) including development of data seeding, mocking, stubbing, scripting, and other techniques.
• Working knowledge of building out Automation Frameworks, knowledge of automation best practices; 2 or more years as a Director.
• Working knowledge of performance testing and benchmarking.

 

 

 

Management Responsibilities

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• B.S. Computer Science or related degree
• 10+ years quality assurance/test experience required
• 4+ years of management experience required

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Understanding of and experience with all aspects of the software development life cycle
• A deep understanding of defect reporting, version control, and configuration management best practices, along with different testing phase best practices and objectives (functional, system integration, UAT, performance)
• Comfortable with REST APIs and SQL databases
• Previous experience testing applications within an HTML5 environment
• Knowledge and understanding of threat intelligence analysis is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

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 System Engineer for our Kansas City, MO Client.  

The Systems Engineer’s role is to coordinate the activities to support the IT infrastructure at all locations.  This includes the implementation, test, and support of server, storage, and network computing needs. 

 

Education:    

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related field.  Equivalent work experience of 7 years may be substituted for formal education requirement.

 

Responsibilities

 

Strategy & Planning

• Work with the IT staff to implement tactical and strategic plans to ensure infrastructure (network, server, storage) capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Work with the Director and Sr Systems Engineer to draft an enterprise architectural plan for the overall logical and technical infrastructure for all sites, Corporate, Kansas City, Concordia, Gardner, El Dorado, and Reno, NV.
• Assist in the development and execution of an infrastructure capacity plan.

 

Acquisition & Deployment

• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of corporate and remote hardware and software products, upgrades, services, and standards across the organization’s network.
• Partner with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to achieve best possible pricing and service level agreements.

 

Operational Management

• Coordinate and ensure effective performance and operation of servers, including e-mail, print, backup, application, and database servers and their associated operating systems and software.
• Coordinate and ensure effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ensure documentation for all systems and various services is kept accurate and up to date.
• Continually evaluate new technology platforms to support organizational strategies, cost effectiveness, and infrastructure flexibility.  Initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing plans to support organizational strategies and efficiencies. 
• Establish best practices and policies for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.
• Provide escalated support for both custom and purchased software and hardware.
• Approve and administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Establish and track service level agreements with end users.

 

Lean Enterprise

• Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work, and kaizen.

• Adhere to and promote the HR Pledge.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables, as well as work effectively as an individual with initiative.
• Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.
• Actively embrace our core principals using courage, humility and kaizen.

 

Position Requirements

 

Knowledge & Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in a mid to large market company
• Commitment to excellent customer service and ability to develop a rapport with the user base.
• Experience in manufacturing and shop floor is a plus.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware such as servers, storage, routers, switches, hubs, network interface cards, etc.
• Hands-on experience with designing, configuring, and monitoring VMWare ESX server products in a multi-server, multi-site environment.
• Experience managing and configuring enterprise-wide network concepts such as TCP/IP network protocols and standards, switching and routing, LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, etc.
• Hands-on experience with cloud technology is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of server and PC operating systems, including:

• Microsoft Windows and Windows Server
• Microsoft Active Directory (topology design, replication, and group policy design and configuration)
• Microsoft Exchange
• O365
• Sharepoint online
• HP-UX and/or Linux experience a plus

• Hands-on experience with configuring, installing, and monitoring storage area networking (SAN) hardware and software.
• Basic administration skills with Microsoft SQL Server database server software a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

 

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Creativity—the individual can propose creative solutions to IT related tasks to add value to IT environment.
• Communication—the individual can clearly express themselves and is polite and respectful to their supervisors, peers and co-workers. Able to present ideas in user-friendly language when necessary. 
• Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others. Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills.
• Teamwork—the individual can work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Has a good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives for incorporation into departmental planning and strategies
• Confidentiality & Security—the individual will be exposed to confidential data and must use good judgment when handling secure data. 
• Commitment to continued learning—the individual must be willing to research, learn and apply new technologies to IT environment.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 

Travel required           

• Travel necessary for training and IT implementations at remote sites.

 

Hours

• Regular 40-hour work week with occasional nights and weekends required.

 

Working Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Occasional inspection of cables and equipment in floors and ceilings.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

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 Network Engineer for our Kansas City, MO client.  

Position Qualifications

 

Education:    

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience.  A+, CCNA, MCP, MCSE or MCTS certification a plus.

 

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• 7+ years’ experience in a mid to large market company
• Commitment to excellent customer service and ability to develop a rapport with the user base.
• Experience in manufacturing and shop floor is a plus.
• In-Depth knowledge of various network devices, including switches, routers and firewall appliances
• Strong network troubleshooting skills, including a deep knowledge of TCP/IP protocol, switching and routing in a multi-site MPLS enterprise, and circuit administration
• Knowledge of various wireless products, such as access points and controllers.  Aruba Network products and/or similar products
• An understanding of Microsoft server and workstation operating system software.  Familiarity with HP-UX Unix a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory management and configuration including topology design, replication and Group Policy configuration.
• Knowledge of scripting tools in VB script, Windows Scripting Host, and PowerShell
• Experience with VMWare products in a multi-server, multi-location HA environment
• Knowledge of contingency planning techniques and alternatives to ensure system up-time and disaster recovery options
• Knowledge of DevOps and ITIL methodologies is a plus
• Experience with connectivity, network performance tuning, security, traffic analysis and many other areas of network management
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact effectively with team members from non-technical disciplines and coordinate efforts with remote consultants.
• Ability to work independently and on several projects simultaneously with proven project management and implementation experience.
• Willingness to research and test new technology and advise on its applicability to  operating environment.

 

• Duties and Responsibilities 

 

• Administration & Support
  • Responsible for managing the network infrastructure, including configuration, installation, and firmware upgrades for all network devices at all Company locations
  • Responsible for managing the wireless infrastructure, including configuration, installation and firmware upgrades of all access points and controllers across the enterprise
  • Document network contingency options for  servers, including backup strategy and disaster recovery planning for servers in use
  • Assist in capacity planning for all locations to encompass devices, circuits, and failover plans
  • Use critical thinking for problem analysis
  • Obtain a high-level knowledge and understanding of  server environment and be able to manage and administer all aspects of server setup, operation and day to day monitoring and performance
  • Manage server hardware installation at all locations, including a co-located data center; servers, SANs, switches, tape drives, and network cabling
  • Provide backup support for VMWare server environment for server setup, configuration and operation
  • Provide backup support for ensuring virus protection is up to date on all servers
  • Provide backup support for managing server operating system patches including the test, roll out and verification of all patch updates
• Department Application Support
  • Secondary IT contact in the installation, configuration and support of department specific applications.
  • Responsible for assisting in documenting setup of department applications, including workstation and server setup requirements.
• IT Project Leader
  • Ability to participate on a team and add value to the team by utilizing Company’s IT systems.
  • Willingness to research new technology and advise on its usefulness to Company.
• End user support
  • Assisting with help desk related support and end-user training as required.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Creativity—the individual is able to propose creative solutions to IT related tasks to add value to Company’s IT environment.
• Communication—the individual is able to clearly express themselves and its polite and respectful to their supervisors, peers and co-workers. 
• Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.
• Teamwork—the individual is able to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Confidentiality & Security—the individual will be exposed to confidential data and must use good judgment when handling secure data. 
• Commitment to continued learning—the individual must be willing to learn and apply new technologies to Company’s IT environment.

 

Travel required:       

Travel necessary for training and IT implementations at remote sites.

 

Hours:

            Regular 40 hour work week with occasional nights and weekends required.

 

Working conditions:

Office setting with significant keyboard entry.  Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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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Work for one of the best companies in Omaha!  Join the team to ensures the quality delivery of business value through the development, integration, configuration and deployment of technology solutions.

• Consults / collaborates with the business to ensure clarification of business requirements.
• Designs, configures, develops, integrates, tests and deploys technology solutions to meet business requirements.
• Coaches less experienced technical resources.
• Engaged in ongoing growth and development in the area of technology while promoting the stated application strategy.
• Optimizes processes for effectiveness & productivity.
• Position will be required to be on call.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience building and maintaining solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio (prefer version 2015+).
• Ability to demonstrate a good level of proficiency in Microsoft VB.NET and C#.
• Experience with Entity Framework or similar ORM.
• Experience with ASP.NET MVC and Web API.
• Team Foundation Server / GIT or similar source control knowledge required, understanding concepts such as check-ins/outs, branching, shelving code and versioning.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must be self-motivated and have a high degree of ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work with varying technical tools required to fulfill responsibilities; ability to quickly adapt to changing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively to both IT and business audience; demonstrated ability to work in and lead an interdisciplinary team.
• A passion for learning and implementing emerging technologies.
• Ability to iteratively and incrementally improve both products and processes; ability to analyze and resolve performance issues in all environments.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, understanding the basics of database operations including writing stored procedures, tuning, and profiling.
• Good interpersonal, written communication, oral communication and listening skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload to meet project goals within deadlines.
• Ability to engage well with others and be passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience.
• Ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience building and maintaining solutions using Microsoft Visual Studio (prefer version 2015 or newer).

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft C# and .Net Core.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of SOLID Principles.
• Ability to prototype and build database structures that get turned over to IT Ops for implementations.
• Proficient with Entity Framework or similar ORM.
• Proficient with ASP.NET MVC and Web API.

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Web Developer for our client in Marceline Missouri.  We are looking for a full stack developer that will be working with PHP, Laravel Framework and Vue js.  This person will interact with several different varieties of databases including Oracle, MySQL, and MSSQL.  The position is responsible for developing and maintaining back office web applications.  We are not focusing on someone with strong design skills but if you have them that would be a bonus. 

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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Looking to get into a company and grow?  This is a huge opportunity for a long term career path for you!

Job Summary:
Senior  Automation Analyst drives design, build and execution of effective test automation solutions to assure that the automation test library is easily maintained and executed for active Agile projects and regression testing. The successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of organization’s goal of centralized support, reduced costs and streamline testing practices.  This role is also responsible for contributing to the Automation Framework and ensuring the strategy is being followed.  The Senior Automation Analyst is responsible for mentoring fellow Automation Analysts, and is expected to help drive industry best practices and efficiencies within the Quality Assurance department. The senior automation analyst will be instrumental in establishing and defining the QA automation and test data management strategy. The position also includes defining issue tracking and status reporting. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Automation Lead Associate.  
 

Responsibilities:
•    Architect and design highly scalable test automation frameworks
•    Define test objectives, develop test scripts and strategy for automation solutions
•    Evaluate automation development tools
•    Review code modifications
•    Document software features and modifications
•    Establish test metrics for reporting automated test executions
•    Work collaboratively with manual testing teams to understand software workflows, use cases and requirements, in creating automated tests across the applications
•    Implement automated tests that verify functionality, reliability, scalability of applications and components while maintaining current solutions
•    Act as a mentor to junior automation analysts
•    Defect resolution management 
 

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or proven work experience in a related field
•    Minimum of 4 years of practical Software Testing experience with user interfaces, SAP/ORACLE/SQL databases
•    Proven experience writing complex software solutions using C#
•    Strong working knowledge of Action Based and Data Driven testing approaches
•    GIT version control experience
•    Ability to lead, mentor, and coach junior automation analysts
•    Experience working in an Agile scrum environment
•    Superior problem solving/troubleshooting skills
•    Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions within a wide variety of audiences
 

Bonus Points:
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline
•    Mobile Applications
•    Experience with Azure DevOps, Selenium NuGet, ExtentReports (or equivalent)
•    Xamarin development experience

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Are you looking to get into a company that will train and have long term growth strategy?  This company has one of the best cultures in Omaha with amazing benefits!  

As a junior software developer, you will work with a development team writing and maintaining code for computer applications. Your primary responsibilities are to learn the codebase, work on small bug fixes, and participate in paired programming with mid-level and senior developers. This is an entry level position, but as you gain experience and build up your programming skills, you will start to take on larger projects. Your job duties include attending and contributing to development team meetings, troubleshooting, patching computer code, and collaborating with other developers to create applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in the full Agile development life cycle for software development including participating in backlog grooming and sprint planning, developing and reviewing code, updating technical documents, generating unit tests, ensuring code meets requirements through unit testing, and resolving discrepancy reports.
• Work with the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and other scrum team members to ensure successful integration with other software components.
• Work with minimal supervision/guidance. Participate in daily software scrum team stand-ups.
• Assists in the design, coding, and testing of technical solutions.
• Understands standard systems development lifecycle processes and applies our methodology effectively on client engagements.
• Applies knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
• Project Execution.
• Understands project and development plans and can clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines.
• Adheres to coding standards defined by technical management.
• Accurately employs our development tools.
• Establishes responsible deadlines and personal work plans.
• Assist with debugging and research of reported issues

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communication
  • Listens to others and accepts input from team members.
  • Clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally.
  • Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional.
• Relational Databases
  • Understands basic relational database concepts.
  • Confidently write basic SQL statements.
  • Possesses knowledge of various database access methods.
• Architecture
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of object and component methodology and technology.
  • Possesses basic knowledge of classes, components, objects, and interfaces.
  • Recognizes the fundamental differences between the various internet browsers.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Computer Engineering preferred
• Experience with Perl, Python and Java coding languages preferred
• Experience with MySQL preferred
• Experience with Postgres Databases preferred

Are you seeking an opportunity with long term advancement?  Join this growing team in their technical support area.  

Purpose of this Position:

• Troubleshoots and resolves problems with software and hardware in a service desk and desk side support environment.
• Installs new hardware and software products as required and provides end-user training after installation.
• Moves and reconfigure equipment, assists in tracking PC inventory and serves as a resource for user training. Completes other duties and projects as required.
• Supports PC and MAC operations for all OS facilities nationwide.

 

Customer Service Focused
•Windows/MAC troubleshooting experience
•Virtual environments
•PC/MAC Hardware Knowledge
•Mobile Support
•Some Networking experience a plus(routers/switches, etc)
•CompTia A+ cert
•ITIL v4 Foundation cert
•JIRA would be a plus

Attractive pay with bonus!  #advantagetech 

Are you looking to be part of a growing team and have influence with clients?  This opportunity is will work as a member of the development team who is responsible for building quality web and mobile solutions for us and our clients. The person in this role must have advanced communication, time-management and problem-solving skills environment and encourage team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new digital solutions (web and/or mobile) for clients.
• Proactively maintain existing digital products and/or building new products.
• Utilize standard and custom analytics to measure solution success and utilization.
• Responsible for code quality and functionality for assigned projects, highly engaged with Quality Assurance to reduce product defects, and increase code quality across the product.
• Actively utilize coding best practices and standards, source code management tools, unit testing, code reviews, and quality assurance general practices.
• Actively engage in process improvement efforts to reduce product variability and increase product quality; providing feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Work with traffic manager and project manager to break down project work, estimate work and determine delivery timelines.
• Maintain technical knowledge and skill relevance through self-driven initiative and organization provided opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or other related technical field (8+ years of hands on development experience required in lieu of a degree or degree within a related technical field).
• 6+ years of experience in front-end (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ASP.Net) and/or back-end languages (e.g., Java, C#, .Net etc.) and/or other relevant development languages.
• 6+ years of experience developing User Interfaces for web and/or mobile platforms.
• Hands on experience with code management, testing and product design tools (e.g., Tortoise SVN, Git, BitBucket, Selenium, Eggplant, Sketch, Invision, Photoshop etc.,).
• Experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), user analytics, network utilization and optimization.
• General understanding of Software Development Lifecycles, with experience in Agile or other iterative models.
• Hands on utilization of UI/UX Design principles.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of process improvement practices.
• 1+ years of leadership abilities in coaching/mentoring project peers.
• Hands on experience working with web hosting/site development platforms (e.g., WordPress and FlyWheel.
• Hands on experience with Document Object Model (DOM), experience building and using reusable components/component libraries w/ shadow DOM.
• Expert knowledge of UI/UX Design principles.

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Are you looking for a reputable organization to join where the job opportunities are endless?  Well established and successful company seeking to add to their tech support team.  They are seeking an ambitious, self starter with a minimum of 1 year of tech support experience.  Responsibilities include:

• Provide a consolidated point of contact for providing escalated technical support 
• Respond to all assigned tickets in a timely manner
• Communicate with Managers to coordinate all  technical needs
• 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.
• Escalate to Lead Associate any situation outside the employee's control that could adversely impact the services being provided
• Other duties as assigned

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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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Growing team adding to their Project Delivery group.  Looking for someone with 2+ years of experience with O365 products, project online and sharepoint.  

Job: 

• Solicits requirements by identifying a desired future state that addresses a business problem
• Articulates requirements to the lowest level of detail that will provide the biggest impact in advancing business objectives and project success
• Configure systems to support Business requirements, where applicable
• Provide accurate effort estimates for business analyst tasks, assisting others where needed
• Assess solution options and prioritize competing business demands
• Manage relationships with business partners to drive satisfaction with IT
• Consult on product lifecycle management
• Create Product process and integration maps
• Recognize and participate in the management of the Product(s) lifecycle from strategic planning through support and decommissioning
• Contribute to the recommendation and implementation of Product best practices and toolsets to increase quality results and service bandwidth
• Contributes to Business Case and ROI efforts
• Work collaboratively with other Business and IT Product and Support Teams to ensure communications, transparently integrated processes and seamless support delivery
• Identify and address critical issues that could impact the fit and quality of solutions and escalate as needed
• Participate in product-related project plans, resources and deliverables to defined timelines and scope
• Assist in advising and guiding colleagues on any aspect of the Product, including training for other IT product or support teams, and business partners where appropriate
• Design and deploy business solutions using the most appropriate tool available

Required Qualifications:

• Highly motivated and self-directed
• 2 years min of experience as a Business Analyst or Solutions Analyst in a technology setting
• 2 years min of experience in Office 365, SharePoint site administration and solution development
• Experience with Project Online, Project Professional, Project Web App
• Bachelor's degree in a technology related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to present information both to technical and non-technical customers/stakeholders, in appropriate media and form
• Ability to maintain a clear focus on achieving results that meet professional and quality standards, within agreed timescales
• Demonstrate initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while still maintaining high quality standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in implementation of enterprise products that satisfy construction related business needs
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (Agile, waterfall)
• Possess an understanding of information technology project management best practices
• Experience with Office 365 integrations with other solutions

Please reach out for more information!  #advantagetech 

Are you looking to work on a large national project?  This client is seeking 3 software developers who want to get in with a stable company that has incredible growth opportunities along with phenomenal benefits!  Seeking a full stack Java engineer with experience with web, angular/react, spring and ideally like some cloud exposure.  

 

*Currently unable to offer sponsorship.  Direct hire opportunity.

Job Summary:

This position, 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 Life-cycle including post implementation support and maintenance. Scope of responsibility encompasses software development, testing, delivery, and support.

 

Key Activities:

 

• Utilizes skills to implement complex systems and software components according to technical designs and specifications, in compliance with industry and System standards, which meet customer needs and expectations with respect to key project/product performance measures; quality, schedule and cost.
• Creates estimates and work breakdown structures on assigned development tasks.
• Will analyze business requirements and create technical designs and specifications, develop and document solutions and ensure implementations meet design specifications and adhere to standards.
• Will utilize advanced skills to consult with customers in a support role or when assisting more senior level staff in the formulation of technology strategies in collaboration with business partners.
• Demonstrates high performance in the areas of customer service, collaboration, team work, and reliability.
• Communicates status and progress on assignments and raises issues and risks in a timely fashion and effectively contributes to mitigating activities.

Qualifications: 

·       Well established knowledge of Java and web application development, SQL databases, mapping of data sources, data movement and COTS integration. Experience with Business Objects a plus.

·       Typically requires two to four years of relevant and progressive information technology experience directly related to the design, development and software solutions.

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an information technology field (e.g., Computer/Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering) or an equivalent combination of related education and/or work experience.

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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 searching for a Sr. Program Manager to work a contract for their client in Kansas City, Mo.

Duration: 12+ Months

Skills, Duties and Tasks:

• 10+ years of experience as a Sr. Program Manager
• Experience working with SPC (Safe Program Consultant) or SPC-4
• Has responsibility of orders, medium or large sized projects or teams
• Responsible for maintaining project schedule and timeline
• Scaled Agile knowledge – – Safe Pro
• Compliant with forecasting and backlog management processes
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and training for project team and peers
• Demonstrates effective communication and engagement with customer
• Ensures complete project closure including, customer acknowledgement, and equipment reconciliation.
• Certified Scrum Master or PMP Certification

Do you want to work for one of the best companies in Omaha?  Look no further!

As part of this Senior Programmer Analyst you will evaluate, analyze, develop, test, implement and maintain application software systems; which are used to support any/all aspects of our business. You will also play a leading role in managing projects for tasks assigned.

Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Research: Examine the process and functions related to assigned tasks
• Collaborate: Meet with users and other analysts to problem solve and define needs
• Develop: Create program(s) for tasks assigned that meet requirements based on specifications and department standards
• Test: Assess programs as needed and modify until they run as specified
• Communicate: Follow-up on the status of the tasks assigned and update to production when approved
• Lead: Be the primary contact for business leaders and users for task management, application, projects and design

Required

• 5+ years C# .net experience

• 5+ years SQL Server experience

• Agile/Scrum project experience

• N-Tier application development

• MVC/JavaScript

• Responsive design with Bootstrap

• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs

• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, drug screen and criminal background check

Preferred

• Docker/ Container experience

• Ecommerce experience

• Microsoft certifications

• Redis/NoSql

• KnockoutJS/Angular

• .net Core

• CI/CD experience with DCOS and Vamp

• Azure/Cloud Computing

Be part of this growing team and work with fun technology!  #advantagetech

The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the SQL Server environment, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams. In addition, they will be responsible for the upgrade and maintenance of all SQL servers.  Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively.

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
• 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.
• Provide afterhours support for critical production systems.
• 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
• Advance Knowledge of database structure & theory
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• Experience backing up and restoring databases using Avamar Backup Client.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting SSIS packages using Microsoft BIDS and Visual Studio.
• Experience with ETL jobs using PowerShell.
• Experience writing and modifying Stored Procedures with Microsoft T-SQL.
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality
• Ability to organize and plan work independently
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other related field
• 5+ years SQL Server and DBA experience
• Microsoft certification a plus

 

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

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Database Developer for our Lee's Summit Client.

Developer

• Consults with user and Information Services staff, determines needs, and designs application development based solutions. Suggests alternative approaches to meet user requirements.

• Analyzes business processes, workflow, database requirements, user requirements and existing business application functionality; develops project scopes, feasibility studies, and system requirements.

• Plans, executes, and manages the strategic integration of new data and data stores into existing systems and infrastructure throughout the enterprise, including cloud services as applicable.

• Responds to requests for data or for data analysis including reporting, normalization, field mapping, and duplicate record detection using SQL-based query languages or reporting software.

• Conducts research on emerging data integration products, languages, and standards in support of procurement, development, security, and ongoing integration efforts.

• Develops and maintains technical design documentation, user guides, policies and procedures. Ensures training of individuals for newly developed applications.

• Communicates project progress and status to the Lead Application Developer or with other members in the Solutions and Intelligence Team.

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

• Performs extensive data discovery and unit testing to ensure deployment of quality solutions early in the software development life-cycle.

 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Services.
• Requires four+ years of experience in application development with Microsoft Software (Visual Studio, .NET, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server, VB Scripting and related scripting languages), MS Office Products and source management tool (TFS) or relevant experience in a comparable SQL development environment.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as MS SQL Server or Azure SQL Database including but not limited to designing and tuning stored procedures.
• Solid experience and understanding of ESB/ETL tools such as Dell Boomi or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Experience observing change management and code promotion through non-production environments.
• Experience in designing systems that use XML/XSLT and/or JSON
• Exposure to PowerShell and/or other scripting tools and techniques
• Exposure to batch processing tools and concepts
• Ability to develop data translation objects and data processing flow using modern tools and adapt to new ones as they become available.
• Proven ability to work independently to coordinate.
• Hands-on experience analyzing customer data specifications and providing gap analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers to clarify data format requirements.

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 Data Integrator for our Lee's Summit client.  

Associate Developer – Integration Services

• Consults with user and Information Services staff, determines needs, and designs application development based solutions. Suggests alternative approaches to meet user requirements.

• Analyzes business processes, workflow, database requirements, user requirements and existing business application functionality; develops project scopes, feasibility studies, and system requirements.

• Plans, executes, and manages the strategic integration of new data and data stores into existing systems and infrastructure throughout the enterprise, including cloud services as applicable.

• Responds to requests for data or for data analysis including reporting, normalization, field mapping, and duplicate record detection using SQL-based query languages or reporting software.

• Conducts research on emerging data integration products, languages, and standards in support of procurement, development, security, and ongoing integration efforts.

• Develops and maintains technical design documentation, user guides, policies and procedures. Ensures training of individuals for newly developed applications.

• Communicates project progress and status to the Lead Application Developer or with other members in the Solutions and Intelligence Team.

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

• Performs extensive data discovery and unit testing to ensure deployment of quality solutions early in the software development life-cycle.

 

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Services.
• Requires up to two years of experience in application development with Microsoft Software (Visual Studio, .NET, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server, VB Scripting and related scripting languages), MS Office Products and source management tool (TFS) or relevant experience in a comparable SQL development environment.
• Working knowledge of relational databases such as MS SQL Server or Azure SQL Database including but not limited to designing and tuning stored procedures.
• Solid experience and understanding of ESB/ETL tools such as Dell Boomi or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Experience observing change management and code promotion through non-production environments.
• Experience in designing systems that use XML/XSLT and/or JSON
• Exposure to PowerShell and/or other scripting tools and techniques
• Exposure to batch processing tools and concepts
• Ability to develop data translation objects and data processing flow using modern tools and adapt to new ones as they become available.
• Proven ability to work independently to coordinate.
• Hands-on experience analyzing customer data specifications and providing gap analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers to clarify data format requirements.
• This is a junior-level position, so minimum requirement early in tenure is to work under close supervision of their technical lead with little latitude for independent judgment, which would gradually increase commensurate with their experience/capability/success.

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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Are you ready to be part of a digital transformation in a rapidly growing organization?  Be part of this fun and exciting culture and the tip of the iceberg with IT growth and projects!  Seeking a senior .Net developer to join a rapidly growing team….

Essential Functions:

• Contribute as a productive member of an agile team
• Build front-end interfaces for users across the business
• Build back-end integrations with 3rd parties
• Contribute to design of overall data architecture
• Contribute to design of overall web architecture
• Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Work with users to identify and scope opportunities

Competencies:

• Ability to work closely with non-technical team members to drive a solution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capability to achieve results under pressure in a fast-paced client driven environment
• Proficient in English (oral and written)

Required Education and Experience:

• BS/MS degree in computer science or related subject
• Expert in C# and .NET framework
• Strong with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Strong in developing solutions from scratch with and without frameworks
• Strong with one or more databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Mongo, etc.)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in application development and testing
• Experience with .NET Core
• Familiar with web security best practices
• Familiar with IIS

Please reach out for an immediate interview!  #advantagetech 

Advantage Tech is looking for an Azure Developer for our Kansas City, MO Client. They have an immediate need for an Azure developer using the .NET core stack of technologies.  This person will be responsible to review our existing architectural approach for this project in Azure to ensure soundness of the solution to achieve our goals.  The goals including up time, reliability, performance, cost effectiveness. They have 2 architect level developers working on this now but needs someone who's "been there done that" in terms of Azure to review what we're building and then assist with the actual build itself.    

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 has an awesome client with a need for a Java developer with significant development development experience in an relational database environment. Candidate should have broad Java/J2EE programming experience. Local candidates are preferred for expedient onboarding.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related degree from an accredited institution. Master’s Degree may count for 2 years of experience.
• Works with business analysts and subject matter experts to understand business requirements.
• Design and document technical solutions to business requirements.
• Create prototypes to validate requirements.
• Analyze requirements and propose changes to data model as required by design.
• Construct browser-based web applications using Java/J2EE using frameworks and technologies listed below.
• Develop comprehensive automated unit tests for all software developed.
• Respond to problems by researching issues and developing solution to the problems.
• Mentor and provide leadership to junior team members.
• +9 years advanced computer programming skills in including JAVA, JAVA Script, Eclipse, Maven, OO Design, Struts, Spring, XML, Web Services, HTML and OO Design.
• Advanced working skills in programming with relational databases including SQL.
• Experience writing JUnit test-cases and building test-suites.
• Experience with code versioning and change management concepts.
• Experience with full life-cycle software applications development (i.e., design, construction, testing, and implementation).
• Demonstrates an expert level of proficiency in the use of computer languages and utilities necessary to support application development.
• Must be certified as Sun Certified Java Programmer, Oracle Certified Java Associate, or higher certification. If not, must obtain within 90 days of start date
• Must be certified as GSSP-JAVA.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Able to perform the complete system life cycle using the Agile Scrum Methodology phases from project initiation, analysis and requirements, design, coding, testing and implementation
• Able to adhere to client development standards
• Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical
• Proven ability to develop and maintain system documentation
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction 
• Additional Provisions:
• Pass both a client mandated Public Trust clearance process to include FBI criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate’s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process. If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a Public Trust clearance.

 

Advantage Tech is searching for a candidate to join their client in Dallas, TX

 

Job Purpose:
We are looking for a Senior Network/System Engineer with strong Wireless experience. This role will be part of the Implementation Network team, delivering support services to the Enterprise's global network with excellence. Managing and supporting major components including but not limited to:

• Aruba Wireless and ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC)
• Cisco Systems routers, switches, WLC and wireless devices
• F5 Load-Balancers LTM and GTM
• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Other utilities includes: TACACS, and IPAM

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. As the Sr. Wireless Network Engineer, you will be work on projects as assigned.

2. Perform physical implementation of Network components.

3. As the Wireless domain subject matter expert, 50% to 70% of job focus is on wireless reliability, scalability and security ensuring the highest optimal user's experience on our wireless environment. 50% to 70% of this role will be focusing on wireless incidents response, Problem Management, Change Management including standardizations and monitoring.

4. Additional responsibilities will be to determine Wireless’ Operating System, configuration, and layout standards in collaboration with our Engineering partner. Determining automation opportunities to ensure OS, configuration standards; additional responsibilities include formulating and leading improvements and/or enhancements effort in the Wireless domain toward our visions for Operational Excellence.

5. Other tasks include: performing various network assessments, participating in projects supporting our Operations Excellence objectives, Capacity Management assessment and trending analysis.

6. Participate in efforts to mentor, train and provide technical guidance to the junior Network Engineers including identifying knowledge gaps and determining paths forward.

7. Perform wireless site surveys utilizing site survey tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet) with the support of wireless network engineers.

8. Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule and work after hours and weekends when necessary.

9. Must be able to follow company procedures and processes.

10. Be a part of the on-call rotation.

Education: Bachelor degree in the IT related focus 

Experience: 4+ years of experience in the IT networking field or at least 10+ years of experience in the IT networking field. Recent experience working in large global enterprise infrastructure experience including global data center experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Cisco CCNP and other certification in Wireless
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework
• Strong practical knowledge of ClearPass NAC, excellent practical detail knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and management best practices
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting focus
• Excellent configuration and troubleshooting skills set with all the major Infrastructure components including Cisco routers, switches, wireless; as well as Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls, F5 BigIP and Aruba Wireless AirWave.
• Having the ability to lead an ongoing and intensive troubleshooting sessions including collaborating with other teams, providing leadership and guidance to Network Operations junior Engineers are one of the key success factors for this role.
• Good practical understanding of the various LAN, WAN protocols including i/eBGP, OSPF, MPLS, spanning-tree, security negotiation and key exchange mechanisms. As well as having some level of subject-matter expertise with interpreting syslog and SNMP messages.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

The below certifications, experiences and knowledge are highly desirable in addition to the requirements above:

• Aruba or Cisco certifications in Wireless
• Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP in R/S, Security
• Some level of exposure and practical knowledge of Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls.
• Some level of exposure and practical knowledge of F5 BigIP deployment and support
• Good experience with cloud infrastructure including exposure to the major cloud services such as AWS and Azure.
• Excellent communications skills including verbal, written and presentations
• Can travel 25% of the year Domestic and International

Details

• Shift: First
• Work Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
• Regular Workdays: 5 – Mon-Fri

 

Are you ready to help lead a team?  This company has one of the best cultures in Omaha!

Job Objective: The Web Developer provides technical expertise and is responsible for the analysis, design and development of their web and mobile applications. This role works closely with all internal departments to define requirements and provide solutions to complex problems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analysis, design, development, testing and support of enterprise level web and mobile applications
• Database design and development to support web and mobile applications
• Design and development of web and mobile user interfaces
• Provide technical expertise to establish new strategic web and mobile architecture
• Ensure standards for application development and frameworks
• Planning, Organizing, and Goal Setting
  • Planning and assessment of processes for achieving established targets, goals, and objectives
  • Monitoring activities to determine whether they conform to planned action
  • Innovative strategies/strategic alternatives to deliver solutions
• Leadership and Supervisory
  • Lead and guide employees to work at the appropriate level of responsibility with an effective level of knowledge and training
  • Determine and assign required activities for team resources, developing employees, improving job satisfaction, and objectively evaluate on basis of performance
  • Manages, drives, and influences change throughout the organization
  • Anticipates, addresses and resolves employee relations issues, consistently provide feedback, conduct performance reviews, and manage with objectivity and equity
  • Endorse and support company and department strategies, policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and exercise budget and cost controls
• Required skills:
  • Client-side web technologies including AJAX, jQuery and CSS
  • Server-side technologies including Java and IIS
  • Proficient in writing complex Microsoft SQL queries and stored procedures
  • Experienced in Object Oriented and MVC design and development techniques

Let's talk today!  @advantageTech 

 

 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Release Manager for out Kansas City, MO Client.  

Position:

Owns the Release Management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordinating, management, and deployment of releases across the enterprise for multiple applications across various portfolios.
• Provide tools and services to help IT and project teams manage and deploy release in a structured and controlled process.
• Responsible for implementing and managing release processes for code through development, test, and production environments.
• Release Manager Job function works collaboratively with all participants in software development projects and supports project teams with setup of environments and deployment processes and tools.
• Works with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuously building, deploying, and updating software and environments.
• Understands interdependencies between applications to plan for potential impacts to other systems.

Duties:

Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio within the Release Calendar.

Manage risks and mitigation plans for all releases.

Work with Program Managers, Project Managers, or IT Managers to plan the content of a release and identify interdependencies between systems.

Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews, as well as facilitating go/no-go meetings prior to release.

Produce Deployment Plans for each application to outline processes and procedures taken for each deployment. Monitor deployments to ensure they adhere to the deployment plan.

Owns and manages IT Release calendar to provide visibility to all upcoming application releases.

Creates and maintains the release checklist for each application.

Creates, maintains and distributes the release notes for each application.

Provide weekly release report to stakeholders.

Plan and coordinate all release activities and resources.

Tools Client Uses:

Microsoft Azure DevOps
Octopus Deploy
Release Calendar
Release Process and Deployment Plan Documentation

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 5 years experience in release management of multiple large applications and systems
• Experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Full understanding and experience with Microsoft Azure
• Experience in a SCRUM/Agile environment

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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Position Overview: The SAP HCM Payroll and Time Sr Analyst is responsible for the production support, maintenance and configuration of SAP Payroll and/or Time solutions and related third-party bolt-on systems.  The Sr Analyst uses their experience, knowledge and leadership skills to guide team members including 3rd party contractors. The SAP HCM Payroll and Time Sr Analyst serves as the primary point of contact for their area and reports to the SAP Support Supervisor.

Responsibilities:
• Provide customer facing application support to business process owners
• Perform and manage system configuration and incident support in SAP HCM Payroll and Time
• Provide guidance to entry level analysts and onshore/offshore 3rd party contractors
• Coordinate with vendors in support of HCM 3rd party solutions
• Gather and analyze business requirements from business process owners, document functional requirements, develop and recommend solutions and identify any potential process change impacts
• Act as a liaison between the business and ABAP developers for incident support
• Assist with service pack updates
• Optimize issue resolution by following production support procedures
• Maintain and execute support processes and procedures
• Participate in the weekly on-call rotation
• Provide meaningful metrics to guide continuous improvement
• Transition the support of new projects/enhancements from project teams
• Ensure proper communication to all levels of the organization
• Complete a variety of work assignments within structured deadlines

Qualifications:
• Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 + years’ experience configuration and support of SAP HCM Payroll and Time
• Strong knowledge of Payroll and Time business processes
• Working knowledge of SAP Payroll and Time integration across other SAP modules
• Knowledge of SAP Human Resources/Success Factors, Benefits and HR Master Data
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of management
• Able to work and excel in a multi-tasked team environment
• Able to evaluate and communicate risk and escalate issues

Nice to Have:
• Knowledge of SAP Human Resources, Benefits and HR Master Data is a plus
• Working knowledge of the construction and/or mining industries a plus
• Experience working with unions is a plus
• International Payroll experience is a plus
• ESS/MSS experience is a plus

Join this growing team!  

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Are you looking for an opportunity to have on the job training and deepen your system admin skills?  Do you have server support experience?  Do you also have level 2 tech support, understand exchange and familiar with vmware?  They will train you on the rest of the job!  These opportunities do not come very often!  Culture is incredible and ready to add you to the team!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install, upgrade, and support all aspects of Technical Services including servers, networks, desktops, phones, and software
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes
• Manage system backups and data recovery
• Manages all aspects of Active Directory
• Manage server and network updates including security patches
• Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to complex requests received through the helpdesk
• Apply Information Security across technical architecture
• Apply industry best practices and standards in the support of system and network administration
• Prepare and maintain documentation for system configurations

Required Skills:

• Technology Skills

• Experience with Windows Servers
• Experience supporting local area networks and Firewalls, perferably Cisco
• Experience supporting Exchange, Citrix XenApp, NetScaler, VMware, and Cisco phone systems a plus
• Experience scripting tasks for automation a plus

We would love to talk to you on how you can be a part of this great team!  

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Advantage Tech is searching for a Test Automation Engineer to join their client in Kansas City, Mo,

Position Description

The Test Automation Engineer (TAE will lead and perform the necessary actions related to managing existing, creating new, and executing automated test suite(s).

This role will develop and conduct automated (and manual tests where necessary) to ensure the software created is of the highest quality.

The TAE will be responsible for de?ning and driving innovative automated testing strategies and toolsets into the client’s overall quality assurance processes to support and enhance current practices. 

The Test Automation Engineer will report to the Vice President of Marketing Technology and Data Architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement test automation, execute automation tests and perform manual testing as appropriate.
• Evaluate, implement and utilize automation tools such as Selenium, JMeter, and Jenkins
• Contribute to the development of the infrastructure to execute automation scripts on a scheduled basis
• Perform data validation and ETL process testing
• Develop and perform load testing scripts/processes
• Collaborate with Technical Teams to document best practices and standards for QA
• Report QA activities and project status to management in a timely manner.
• Write test plans, test cases, status reports and summary reports
• Perform cross OS/browser and multi-device testing
• Assist with ad hoc troubleshooting of production issues
• Work with the technical team to understand the nature of the system and project being tested.
• Being rigorous and thorough in the evaluation of quality.
• Ability to learn new tools and technology to support test execution.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in QA Automation Engineering
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Katalon Studio, and Jenkins
• Significant experience in building automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience with API testing tools such as SOAPUI, Postman and automation of APIs
• Experience with complex data validation and ETL processes testing
• Experience with traditional web front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Experience with defect tracking tools, such as JIRA.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive action.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Excellent troubleshooting, listening and problem-solving skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Working-level experience in scripting languages and/or programming languages like PHP, Perl and Python is a plus.
• Experience with MS SQL Server is a plus
• Experience with Web and Mobile debugger tools is a plus
• Experience with web application load and performance testing and techniques is a plus.

Are you looking for a fun, creative opportunity to put your fresh UI/UX experience to good use?  This company is growing by leaps and bounds and is experiencing a digital transformation that will create much efficiencies for their clients!

This client is seeking someone with a good portfolio using Javascript, CSS and/or HTML to design the user experience of the front end of a critical project they are building.  They will take someone with 2 years of experience or more so a great opportunity to build up your experience!  

Please reach out for more information as this culture is NOT one you want to miss!

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Salesforce Administrator.

Salesforce Administrator:

–        Support Salesforce Environment

–        Full understanding of security / permission sets

–        Build / Deploy SFDC Change Sets

–        Create / deploy custom objects

–        Integration with on premise systems

–        Firm understanding of Change and Release management strategies.

–        AppExchange experience – can review, POC, and recommend third party applications to enhance Salesforce.

–        Experience with third party AppExchange Change Management toolsets a plus.

 

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 has an awesome client with a need for a Service Desk Analyst. This role is a direct placement with our client located in Kansas City, MO.

 

Summary:

Utilizes Service Management software to provide technical assistance to system users.

Principal Accountabilities:

 

• Answers inquiries via company's internal Service Management software, phone calls and walk-ins concerning IT support issues.
• Diagnoses system hardware and software, and end user issues.
• Provides centralized support using service support applications.
• Assist in enforcing PC Hardware and Software Purchase Standards for the department, and company
• Install software packages per pre-identified procedures as needed.
• Installs hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers etc. in Kansas City area locations. Work with SDA III and other IT departments on complex cases and documentation of how they are resolved.
• Ensure cases are correctly identified and categorized, documenting all troubleshooting, and all codes are consistently used for cases of similar issue.
• Assist associates with using IT self-service features.
• Provide assistance and training to new associates for application logins, IT Self Service options, IT website, submitting cases to IT, and any other assistance needed

• Create, update, and maintain process documentation following the Knowledge Management Process.
• Assist in Service Desk continuous process improvement.
• Occasional travel to local branches.

• Regular attendance is required, working at the worksite during regular business hours and/or assigned hours as well as designated on-call hours.

 

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related field. Actual technical experience can be substituted for education.

• Must have experience providing customer service in a technical environment.
• Must have experience using various computer applications.
• Must be able to follow pre-determined procedures and processes.

• Able to perform basic and advanced technical troubleshooting

• Able and willing to learn new technical skills for related systems.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Related work experience in a financial organization.

• ITIL Foundations Certification.
• A+ Certification.

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 Applications Developer for our Lee's Summit client.  

·         The Applications Developer assist in designing, developing, and implementing and supports development solutions to meet business needs of Client and subsidiaries. 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.

Job Duties

•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.

•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 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 Senior Application Developer in the Lee’s Summit, MO area.  This company has wonderful benefits and great work life balance. 

SR. DEVELOPER

The SR Developer Consults with users and Information Services departments, determines needs, and designs highly complex technology based solutions. Suggests alternative approaches to meet user requirements.

Develops and implements business solutions. Evaluates business processes, workflow, database requirements, user requirements, and existing business application functionality; develops project scopes, feasibility studies, and system requirements.

 

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

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

•          Requires 6+ years’ experience in project analysis, application development and/or application programming

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

•          Requires expert knowledge of C#, .NET, .Net Core, Javascript, MVC/Razor, JQuery, Object Oriented Development, Unit testing frameworks, REST Services and SOA. Typescript, GIT.

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

•          Ability to move into projects and immediately apply knowledge and add value.

•          Has the ability to explain theories and reasoning behind decision making while seeing the big picture and risks

 

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 searching for a Lead Java Developer to work for their client based out of Overland Park, KS

The Team Lead Java Developer is responsible for leading the client's software development team. This position will partner with the Chief Technology Officer to drive agile development processes to ensure deadlines and product requirements are met.
 

The ideal candidate is passionate about architecting and creating products that make a
difference for users and businesses. This individual enjoys dividing their time between
development tasks and leadership activities.
 

Essential Software Engineer Functions:

• Architecture of a SaaS Point of Sale System.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Verify and deploy programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software.
• Recommend and execute improvements.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.

Essential Team Lead Functions:

• Provides leadership to the client's software development team, including onshore and nearshore developers. This involves hiring and on-boarding, setting expectations and goals for the department and individual employees, and evaluating employee performance and providing feedback.
• Responsible for meeting deadlines, product quality, and ensuring the end product meets the initial requirements.
• Define and drive buy-in for the team’s technical direction, agile development processes, and culture.
• Report on the status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to leadership.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science strongly preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years working as a Java Software Engineer required; minimum of two (2) years working as a Team Lead required.
• Experience with Agile development process required.
• Retail Inventory Management or Point of Sale experience a plus.

Required Skills:

• Java
• RESTful JSON APIs
• Spring Boot
• Hibernate
• Maven and/or Ant
• MySQL/MariaDB
• Git
• Amazon Web Services

Desired Skills:

• JIRA or similar
• IntelliJ IDEA or similar
• GitLab or similar
• Docker or Kubernetes
• Jenkins or similar
• Java Swing
• Unit Testing

Other Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability in hiring, mentoring, and developing highly effective Software Engineers.
• Detailed knowledge of software engineering practices and agile methodologies.
• Demonstrates ownership of projects by taking initiative, being accountable, and meeting deadlines.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment, with a diverse group and across functional areas.
• Demonstrates the ability for clear and effective verbal and written communications; demonstrates active listening skills.Ability to present options to stakeholders and facilitate effective decision making in a group setting.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to connect business strategy to team execution; and simplify complex or ambiguous ideas into digestible and concrete concepts and requirements.
• The ability to think creatively with a focus on providing something of value.

Are you looking for a non micro management and casual shop for your next development shop?  This company has lots of flexibility and allows you to have fun and work hard.  ***They offer stock options and fully vested after 6 years****

They are seeking a .Net developer who is a self starter and can bring ideas to the table for client development.  

Let's talk about this casual comfortable dress attire and their family/employee gatherings!

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Advantage Tech is seeking a Credential Rep for our Lee's Summit client.  

 JOB DESCRIPITON:

·         Administers the credentialing process via vendor network. Works independently to coordinate, develop, monitor and maintain the credentialing process under the supervision of the Supervisor, Credentialing.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs reviews of provider applications. Determines eligibility by applying GEHA’s credentialing criteria and submits completed files to the Peer Review Committee and supervisor for approval and participation in the network.
• Attends Peer Review Committee and provides reports regarding provider application information.
• Analyzes and resolves provider file issues, tracks progress on vendor network management, and produces reports.
• Reviews and analyzes provider file changes.
• Responds to provider inquiries received by letter, phone, or from internal departments.
• Administers re-credentialing of network providers.
• Reviews and monitors provider complaint and grievance files.
• Assists supervisor with denied provider and quality assurance processes.
• Assists other team members as needed to maintain departmental TAT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires two years (60 hours) of college
• Requires two years of experience in managed care or health insurance administration, business administration, sales/marketing, or account management
• Additional years of analytic experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with providers and GEHA management staff

PREFERRED:

• Salesforce
• Highly detail oriented
• Medical or Dental office – duties include filing insurance, licensing, re-credentialing

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 Full Stack Developer for our Overland Park Client.  This Growing Software company is looking for a self-starting, experienced, and versatile software developer.  

This team meets and is responsible for rolling out regular releases to several web and desktop applications.  At a high level, this developer will be responsible for:

• designing and implementing new features and functionality for both new and existing web and desktop applications
• conducting R&D with new libraries, frameworks, and technologies
• reviewing code and fixing bugs
• contributing to product documentation
• communicating openly and effectively with co-workers and customers
• We utilize development methodologies and typically follow a 2-week release cadence. In addition to our daily scrum meetings, we also meet weekly to share our progress with the entire team.

 

We make use of Azure DevOps for backlog and issue tracking. We aren’t afraid of trying new technology and make a point of regularly evaluating new tooling, libraries, and frameworks.

 

Skills & Requirements

Our ideal candidate will exhibit:

• proven experience developing large, rich JavaScript and .NET applications
• demonstrable skills working with responsive design, HTML 5, and CSS
• a solid command and understanding of C# and ASP.NET, .NET Core is  a plus
• the ability to work easily in a variety of programming languages and environments to support a variety of web and desktop applications
• an approach of always writing code as if they are the ones that will have to maintain it over the long haul
• a serious interest in learning about and trying out new technologies and platforms

 

In addition, the following would be beneficial:

• a working knowledge of SQL (ideally SQL Server)
• experience developing JavaScript applications using TypeScript
• professional-level written and verbal communications skills
• If you have the experience and skills listed, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Our Technology Stack

• Web Applications
  • On the server-side, our web applications typically leverage ASP.NET (C#) and SQL Server.
  • On the client-side, we make heavy use of JavaScript to create rich client-side experiences.  We typically utilize a Gulp-based build system to generate our client-side code (CSS, JavaScript) from our source TypeScript and LESS files and to maximize our control over the build process.
• Desktop Applications
  • Our .NET based Windows desktop applications are designed to complement our internal processes and practices.

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 Network/VM Ware Administrator for our Lenexa, KS Client.  

Job Details:

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day administration of the datacenter network, servers, and platform software
• Development and support of automation routines
• Acting as an escalation point for datacenter-related customer issues
• Providing technical support to internal users
• Reviewing systems log and responding to incidents
• Performing routine maintenance and upgrades on systems/software

What you will need to be successful:

• A passion for technology
• Must be self-directed
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills
• Experience with managing large-scale VMWare environments
• Experience with Windows and Linux servers
• Experience with Java (JVM) administration/troubleshooting
• Experience with shell scripting (Windows shell/PowerShell/bash) for automation
• Experience with Python for automation
• Experience with Cisco firewalls
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with Active Directory
• Tomcat/JBoss/Wildfly experience is a plus
• Apache Web Server experience is a plus
• Information Security experience/credentials are a plus
• Programming background is a plus

 

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems administration
• 3+ years experience with server virtualization platforms (VMWare preferred) is required
• 3+ years experience administering server operating systems, shell scripting, J2SE/J2EE applications, database management systems, SQL, high availability technologies, and network hardware, highly desired
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and GCP is a plus
• Programming background is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE, preferred

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 Desktop Support person.

Desk Side Support Technician provide immediate technical support and assistance to our employees and customers, with a strong emphasis on customer support, teamwork, and sense of urgency. 

• Set up new computer systems and perform routine maintenance
• Provide technical assistance and resolution as necessary
• Serve as direct point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance in person
• Ensure accurate inventory of devices, and their assignment to users, through detailed documentation in ticketing system
• Assist customers with installation of new software packages, based on licensing requirements
• Coordinate with IT Service Owners for the resolution of complex issues
• Provide accurate information on IT products or services and their availability
• Follow-up and update customer on request status
• Identify and document resolution steps, for reoccurring issues, in knowledgebase
• Identify and request updates for out-of-date knowledgebase documents
• Participate in Problem and Change management processes as necessary
• All other duties as assigned.

Advantage Tech is searching for a Corporate Controller to work with their client based out of Blue Springs, MO

Job Summary:

Advantage Tech has an awesome client with an Editor need. This is a one year contract locatied in Kansas City, MO.

• Description: This position is responsible for writing and editing corporate marketing collateral (news magazine, newsletter, advertisements, sales collateral, news/press releases, technical papers, white papers, annual report copy, speeches and presentations). Position requires the ability to explain complex engineering issues in an interesting and concise manner; to capture the essence of an advertising message and write compelling headlines and body copy.  Other duties as assigned.
• Requirements:

  Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects, adhere to schedules and meet key deadlines. Must possess excellent proofreading skills. Experience working in a corporate marketing setting and a collaborative creative team environment.

Advantage Tech has a great KC company with two direct BA needs.

 

Job Summary:

 

Interacts with various stakeholders, including subject matter experts, executives, operational users, etc. and technical staff to analyze, elicit, and document requirements associated with defined system scope and objectives for technical solutions. Highest levels partner with previous audiences to establish project vision and drive scope, including determination of appropriate technology solutions.

 

Key Activities:

•Maintains a current and thorough working knowledge of the application and its business uses.
 

•Takes ownership for the content and understanding of the requirements throughout the project to ensure project benefits are realized.
 

•Analyzes requirements using a variety of techniques including interviews, structured analysis, business process analysis, and reverse-engineering of existing systems or processes.
 

•Takes ownership of the Planning process to guide and lead the process forward at an appropriate pace.
 

•Drives the interpretation of business objectives and system scope from the stakeholders to the developers; provides input on scope management and resolves issues related to the impact of changes to scope.
 

•Recommends improvements to processes or technical solutions to resolve identified gaps or underlying issues.
 

•Selects and/or recommends appropriate artifacts and processes to be used to best suit the project’s needs.
 

•Reviews artifacts and final requirements and obtains final endorsement from stakeholders.
 

•Works with developers, stakeholders, and senior management to coordinate resolution of issues related

to functionality that does not meet intended requirements. Negotiates commitments by facilitating communication between developers and stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
 

•Compiles metrics and reports on progress of requirements development to project team.
 

•Provides thought leadership on business analysis approaches and provides mentoring to junior staff. 
 

•Works independently; coordinates project based activities by assigning and reviewing work, and balancing workloads. Leads and influences junior staff, peers outside of unit, and stakeholders.
 

•Typically leads development of requirements for highly complex and visible projects. Accountable for execution and/or success of requirements for overall project. Reviews and recommends actions based on broad perspective to ensure full identification and resolution of potential conflicts and risks among business processes and/or technical systems.
 

•Strong ability to understand concepts or problems from the business perspective to effectively guide the analysis and development of requirements, and define appropriate solutions.
 

•Applies excellent understanding of SDLC, including how it relates to the various software development methodologies and processes (e.g., agile, RUP, waterfall, scrum) to deliver functionality. Understands complex technical concepts.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree specializing in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
 

•Five to seven years business analysis experience with elicitation, defining scope, creating documentation, and collaborating with technical staff.
 

•Proficient computer skills in programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Internet, and e-mail programs.
 

•Excellent analytical ability.
 

•Ability to drive and influence a team environment.
 

•Nature of interaction with contacts includes ability to influence and negotiate. Possesses high level of credibility with developers and stakeholders. Offers excellent customer service.
 

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent meeting facilitation skills. 
 

•Completion of business analysis training courses and business analysis certified preferred.        

 

Preferred Qualifications:                                                           

•Waterfall and Agile/Scrum experience preferred.
 

•TDD/BDD, JIRA and Confluence experience preferred.

 

 

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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Brief Description of Job Duties:   A Business Analyst is the key IT contact and knowledge specialist for business units. Work is of a highly diverse and complex nature, characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. An individual must be self-starting, motivated & able to work independently by setting & meeting goals relative to specific situations and business needs. Analytical thought is vital at this level due to increased data, implementation of industry best practices & technology growth. Work involves assessing the IT service request characteristics, ensuring that the IT service request work flow is followed, defining the problem, conducting a needs analysis and research potential solutions.

General Duties:

Collaborate with business to determine the objective of their IT service request and document the business requirements to facilitate implementation of new or improved processes/systems. Challenge business to think outside the normal processes and promote efficiency in the way of doing business. Identify business strengths and opportunities and offer recommendations based on research for areas of improvement. Plan, organize and deliver work sessions for gathering business requirements. Review and edit requirements and business processes, as necessary, based on proposed solutions. Facilitate the research and evaluation of possible system solutions.

Custodian of IT service request process from end to end.

Conduct monthly and as needed status meetings with business for updates and prioritization of work efforts.

Collaborate with application development staff on design, development and defect management.

Collaborate with testing staff on test criteria and test plans.

Collaborate with project management staff on designated projects.

 Manage change request in service request scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.

Effectively communicate and champion service request expectations with business and IT staff in a timely and clear fashion.

Specific Duties:

•             Assist the business in developing technical solutions to business problems.

•             Define, analyze and document requirements.

•             Managing those requirements through the development cycle.

•             Communicating clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and partners.

•             Use requirements to drive the design or review of test cases, process change requests, and manage a project’s scope, acceptance, installation and deployment.

Business analysts typically take the lead role in:

•             Assisting with the business case

•             Planning and monitoring

•             Eliciting requirements

•             Requirements organization

•             Translating and simplifying requirements

•             Requirements management and communication

•             Requirements analysis

Skills required:

•             A natural curiosity

•             Problem solving

•             Ability to diffuse difficult situations

•             Critical thinking

•             Assessment abilities

•             Standard Analysis techniques

•             Basic technical knowledge

•             Data Flow Modeling

•             Good communication and communicate effectively

•             Group Facilitation abilities

Knowledge and ability to utilize the current version of the following products:

      Microsoft WORD, Excel, Visio and basic knowledge of Project Scheduler.

Experience required:

Three to Four years of experience in collecting, evaluating, studying or reporting on statistical, economic, fiscal/budget, legislative or administrative data. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

 

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 has an awesome client that is looking for an Email Developer to build responsive HTML email templates by hand based on layer comps in a PSD. The Email Developer understands how to use fluid layouts, where to put breakpoints, and when to use progressive enhancement. An expert at testing the rendering of your email code across 70+ desktop, mobile, and webmail clients to make sure it looks and works great too. The Email Developer will be responsible for landing pages, front-end websites, code reviews and adhere to our established coding guidelines.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience hand-coding HTML emails
• Ability to work equally well with legacy table-based HTML emails and modern standards-based HTML5 websites
• Advanced knowledge of responsive coding practices and testing
• Comfortable working with version control systems like Subversion and Git
• Proficiency with Javascript and CSS preprocessors (Less / Sass)
• Previous experience with AMPscript and relational data extensions in Salesforce Marketing Cloud is preferred
• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to ask questions, and a passion for continuous learning and honing of skills to keep up with evolving technology
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communications skills
• High standards of excellence and the patience to QA every detail
• Previous experience with a digital agency is preferred

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Advantage Tech is looking for a Helpdesk Support Person. Brief Description of Job Duties:   The purpose of this role is to provide computer system support to field users as it relates to the various systems used to provide services for clients.  Frequent contact with administrative, technical, program and field staff within the agency along with technical support staff within other agencies and contractors. Contacts are in person, by telephone, or email. This is technical and specialized work where the responsibilities include but are not limited to, user support and customer service which includes responding to ServiceNow ticket system, and email inquiries from field workers, supervisors, managers and administration personnel as it relates to the computer systems.

 

General Duties:

End User Support

Includes automated system functional problems, general and technical questions about system usage and miscellaneous contacts that may or may not pertain to Help Desk supported systems.   Even though a Help Desk specialist may specialize in a particular system, the expectation is to coordinate the resolution of all field staff inquiries.  This may require coordination with the appropriate system specialist inside or outside as well as being the liaison between the business, and the customer.   Follows standard Help Desk operating procedures such as accurately logging all Help Desk incidents using the tracking software. Responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Escalates issues to the appropriate team as needed.

Communication

Reviews and distributes communication sent to Messenger for content and makes changes as needed.   Determines which part of the organization will need the communication and sends via email as needed. 

 

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. 

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

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Advantage Tech is searching for a Jr. Java Developer to work for their client based out of Overland Park, KS

The Java Developer is responsible for building and implementing functional and efficient programs.
 

Essential Functions:
 

• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Verify and deploy programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software.
• Recommend and execute improvements.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.

Education & Experience:
 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years working as a Java Developer required.
• Retail Inventory Management or Point of Sale experience a plus.

Required Skills:
 

• Java
• RESTful JSON APIs (both Server and Client)
• Spring Framework
• Hibernate
• Maven and/or Ant
• MySQL/MariaDB
• Git

Desired Skills:
 

• IntelliJ IDEA or similar
• GitLab or similar
• JIRA or similar
• Jenkins or similar
• Java Swing
• Unit Testing
• Demonstrates ownership of projects by taking initiative, being accountable, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Able to approach work with an eye for details, while understanding the big picture.
• The ability to think creatively with a focus on providing something of value.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment, with adiverse group and across functional areas.
• Demonstrates the ability for clear and effective verbal and written communications; demonstrates active listening skills.

Do you want to be part of a strategy to collaborate with all other department and software teams for best practices?  This group is a newly developed team to work closely with the architect and data teams to ensure best practices!  We are hiring another Rockstar to their team!

Role Summary:

The Cloud Platform Developer/Architect plays a pivotal role in the clients ongoing digital transformation. They are responsible for envisioning, creating and continually improving the cloud platform foundations that our teams build upon. Cloud Platform Developers/Architects work closely with development and operations teams to create and evolve the cutting-edge tools that leverage PaaS features of the cloud, manage the deployment of cloud-native apps and the continuous delivery pipelines that support them.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ability to design and implement cloud platform environments (PaaS) in Azure such as App Service Environments v2, Azure Websites, and Azure Functions to solve current challenges, as well as creating future opportunities.
• Release Management and automated deployment to Azure cloud services.
• Help establish and maintain the vision and roadmap for cloud platform.
• Provide forward-thinking technology leadership in developing innovative solutions with a strong emphasis on continual improvement in automating our infrastructure and software release processes.
• Provide governance for our Azure IaaS and PaaS environments.
• Stay current with cloud technology and trends and optimize our cloud infrastructure 
• Help design disaster recovery and/or comprehensive redundancy for PaaS applications
• Work with other Architects and Data Center Operations on the design of new application architecture opportunities ensuring automation and DevOps is a top priority in the release and deployment cycle
• Facilitate proper integration between custom built in-house applications and purchased software.
• Mentor junior technology team members in best practices, technical options, and expediting technical solutions.
• Ability to lead, influence and motivate the organization to achieve results
• Document and communicate complex concepts effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders.

Must Have:

• Azure Governance including Policies, Management Groups, resource tagging strategies
• Identity Management: Azure AD and experience implementing RBAC and SSO in Azure
• Cost management and reporting including experience setting up show-back and cost forecasting
• Azure App Service Environments, App Service Plans
• Azure networking (Vnets, Express Routes)
• Serverless compute including Functions and Logic Apps
•  Azure DevOps (formerly VSTS) CI/CD experience. 
• ARM templates, powershell, Azure CLI
• Azure monitoring, creating dashboards for various stakeholders, enabling the right level of observability into cloud applications
• Ideal:
•  Experience with Terraform or Ansible
• Experience creating true Infrastructure as Code CD pipelines that automate production deployments
•  Experience with Canary, Blue/Green deployment techniques
•  Experience with event-driven architectures
•  Azure Data Lake/Databricks experience
•  ML/Cognitive services
•  Service Fabric
•  Azure API gateway/manager, Event Grid
• Disaster recovery architecture

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, Nebraska.  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 recruiting for a contract for hire EMS Systems Analyst, to work for their client in Kansas City.  

POSITION PURPOSE:

Analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and enhance all supporting hardware, software, firmware and other systems meet or exceed the needs of users in the Electric Operations Control Centers and others throughout the Utility, adding to the productivity and efficiency of the EMS technical staff.

Construct and maintain firewall rule sets to ensure that the proper security posture is maintained. Develop and maintain backup and restore capabilities for all associated assets. Test and maintain all antivirus and anti-malware tools. Assist in the development and maintenance of NERC CIP documentation, testing, and support. 

MINIMAL EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information systems, Engineering, Management Information Systems or other technical field, or equivalent number of years of experience required. MSCE, CCNA, or CISSP preferred, but not required.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Windows System Administration.
• NERC CIP experience is a plus.
• The candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of engineering disciplines, computer, and control system operators using verbal and written instructions. .
• The candidate should have a working knowledge of Active Directory technology, firewall’s and network switches.
• The candidate must be able to read technical documents such as network diagrams, blueprints and schematic’s. .
• The candidate must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required, by the Supervisor of EMS Maintenance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

*1.    Contribute to an effective EMS system by administering the operating systems and major server components.  Administrate and perform an appropriate emergency backup schema.

 
*2.    Develop, maintain and implement procedures and controls for compliance to the NERC CIP standards.

*3.    Ensure the completeness of the control system operating systems and software applications by any of the following: coding, testing, installing, patching, upgrading and troubleshooting.

*4.     Test and install antivirus and malware prevention tools

*5.     Develop and review firewall rules and logs for anomalous behavior.

*6.    Contribute to the present and future efficient operation of the Utility by analyzing and recommending present and future computer needs and systems, including operations center support systems.

*7.    Work effectively with in-house technicians and outside contractors, engineers, consultants and technicians to install, modify, or make other improvements to remote systems and their interconnected telemetry. Make component level hardware repairs when necessary.

*8.    Must be able to make difficult decisions in troubleshooting hardware, firmware, software or other interconnected systems and be able to communicate their conclusions to other technical trades.

*9.    Must be willing to participate in 24x7x365 on-call rotation and to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor of EMS Maintenance.
 

*    Denotes essential function

Advantage Tech is looking for Application Developers in the Lee’s Summit, MO area.  This company has wonderful benefits and great work life balance.  

DEVELOPER

The Developer designs, develops, implements and supports client server based applications to meet business needs. Designs and develops internet/intranet framework, forms and content. Provides technical leadership to Associate Developers in addressing systems solutions. Works closely with the Lead Website Administrator, Information Services technical staff and the business staff to develop system solutions and plan training requirements for application implementation.

 

•          Requires 4+ years’ of experience in development using .NET technologies (C#)

•          Requires knowledge of C#, .NET, .Net Core, Javascript, MVC/Razor, JQuery, Object Oriented Development, Unit testing frameworks, REST Services and SOA. Typescript, GIT.

•          Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgement.

•          Requires experience consuming third party and Web API’s.

•          Requires understanding of end-user needs and requirements.

•          Requires knowledge of relational database design.

•          Must have completed one or more current certifications related to software development. Prefer Microsoft Certified Developer certification or equivalent.

•          Must have ability to effectively maintain focus and productivity while working on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and guidance

 

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 Network Manager for our Kansas City, MO client.  

This is a mid-level management position within an information technology area that will communicate effectively with associates, peers & primary customers (business units or other teams), present technology topics to the broader team or the business. 

– Manages and maintains emotions & responds to difficult & challenging situations without emotional reactions. 
– Focus on associate management & development and use previous experience with competency-based management program. 
– Provide coaching- listening & providing timely feedback to associates. 
– Interview candidates & make hiring decisions. 
– Provides input, understanding & can execute towards a technology strategy. 
– Set challenging yet attainable goals for associates, and performance management; requesting, managing & monitoring work efforts, ability to understand quality versus quantity. 
– Understands current processes, promotes adherence, and provides recommendations for process improvements. 
– Recognizes ambiguity and follows-up to clarify expectations. 
– Ensures compliance with all software licensing agreements. 
– Participates in the budget process and maintains a budgetary awareness. 
– Understands lights-on, non-discretionary & discretionary work; actively manages load & resource planning. 
– Manage projects & work efforts to a Service Delivery Life Cycle process (SDLC). 
– Understands risk & impact to the business, recommend risk mitigation strategies and options for the business to consider. 
– Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge & Skills Preferred: 

– Demonstrates strong knowledge of networking concepts, monitoring, and capacity planning 
– Demonstrates ability to manage 3rd parties delivering connectivity, maintenance, and services

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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Are you looking for a fun place to work with non micro management?  This organization has grown by 50% year over year and continue to add to their growing staff.  They have fun activities with great team building time!

The UI developer is responsible for the maintenance and development of new software in a client/server environment.   This position will utilize the system development life cycle to ensure delivery of concise, well tested, well thought out, and usable projects completed in a timely manner.

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

• Web development using AngularJS and Bootstrap.
• Good working knowledge of http restful services.
• Good knowledge of using http service security practices such as OAuth2.0, SAML, JWT.
• Designs, develops, tests and deploys applications by writing new code and improving existing code ensuring applications work properly
• Creates and maintains database objects (SQL queries and stored procedures) in support of application development
• Provides support for design, development and implementation of application development projects
• Troubleshoots and debugs system inefficiencies

PROBLEM RESOLUTION

• Identifies and troubleshoots issues with various sites or programming code and fix any resulting problems
• Secures applications against hacking vulnerabilities

BEST PRACTICES

• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge in all applicable programming languages.

Knowledge and Skills needed:

• Knowledge of PC architecture and operations, operating systems, networking database management and development, as well as high level of programming knowledge
• Knowledge of the various stages of the software development life cycle, definition of solution architecture, detailed design, solution development, testing and deployment
• Knowledge and solid understanding of object oriented analysis, design and programming
• Knowledge of Salesforce preferred

Education and Experience needed:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Information System Analysis required
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience of AngularJS, Restful Services, MVC, SQL Server, Bootstrap, CSS.
• Experience in financial services or asset management industry preferred

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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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Are you looking for a fun place to work with non micro management?  This organization has grown by 50% year over year and continue to add to their growing staff.  They have fun activities with great team building time!

The Software Engineer – API Developer is responsible for the maintenance and development of new software in a client/server environment, for the operations staff. This position will utilize the system development life cycle to ensure delivery of concise, well tested, well thought out, and usable projects completed in a timely manner.

What does this role do?

• Designs, develops, tests and deploys applications by writing new code and improving existing code ensuring applications work properly
• Creates and maintains database objects (SQL queries and stored procedures) in support of application development
• Provides support for design, development and implementation of application development projects
• Troubleshoots and debugs system inefficiencies
• Assists in maintaining databases accuracy and stability
• Identifies and troubleshoots issues with various sites or programming code and fix any resulting problems
• Secures applications against hacking vulnerabilities
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge in all applicable programming languages and database formats

Who do you have a working relationship with?

• Regular contact with end users, business stakeholders and technology team members to actively soliciting feedback, comments and criticism to define and analyze requirements for enhancements and new product development
• Regular contact with development team regarding design sessions and code reviews
• Regular contact with internal/external clients regarding gathering information pertaining to request and ensuring solution provided meets needs

What skills are needed for this role?

• Knowledge of PC architecture and operations, operating systems, networking database management and development, as well as high level of programming knowledge
• Knowledge of the various stages of the software development life cycle, definition of solution architecture, detailed design, solution development, testing and deployment
• Knowledge and solid understanding of object oriented analysis, design and programming
• Knowledge of Salesforce preferred

Education and Experience needed:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Information System Analysis required
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience of ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework, C#, Restful Services, Web Services, and SQL Server in an application development role required
• Experience with AngularJS, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML preferred
• Experience in financial services or asset management industry preferred

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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 an Auditor.

Role:

At an advanced level of proficiency, 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, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed includes coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on compliance and financial and operational processes. This position follows up on the status of outstanding internal audit and examination issues, assists the external auditors, and works on special projects as assigned by internal audit management. Audit procedures assigned are usually the most complex and require the exercise of professional judgment. This position may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel.

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.
• Reviews the work of other auditors.
• 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:

1. Complete assigned audit procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley testing in a timely manner.
2. Understand and document key internal controls, including the ability to discern strengths and weaknesses.
3. Develop a working knowledge of all areas and the ability to develop a clear understanding of the key functional processes and resources.
4. Maintain professional and courteous relationships with auditees and others.
5. Communicate effectively in writing (emails, memos and audit reports) and in verbal communications (meetings with auditees and others).
6. Work cooperatively with all members of the Internal Audit department.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) by taking actions that are consistent with 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:

Experience:  4 to 8 years of similar or related experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent work experience) is required. CPA or CIA professional certification is required.

Interpersonal Skills: 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. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others. Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills:

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

 

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 Web Developer.

Brief Description of Job Duties: Identify and document detailed requirements and specifications, design solutions that implement requirements. Develop, debug, and document program code that conforms to organization standards. Modify and document changes to existing applications. Design and execute unit and integration tests for new or modified program code. Provide support to users by responding to support requests by ticket, email, in person and over the telephone. Troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Skills required: Developing applications in C# ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS and Javascript, including industry standard frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery The Microsoft.NET Framework, up to version 4.7 Microsoft Visual Studio 2010-2017 Working with source control systems, such as Team Foundation Server (TFS) Microsoft SQL Server databases, including queries, views and store procedures.

 

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 has an opening for a Sr. Software Developer/Architect to work for their client based out of Kansas City, Mo.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements technical architectures of varying complexity, technologies, and size.

• Leverages industry and organizational standards, patterns and best practices to develop architectures that fulfill business strategies.

• Partners with business stakeholders to confirm understanding of business drivers and strategy, and proposes the appropriate technical options to meet these needs.

• Effectively leverages appropriate design trade-offs and cost/benefit analysis during this process.

• Establishes and fosters strong relationships with a broad audience of customers, service providers, vendor partners, technical peers and management.

• Is respected as an authoritative source in the .Net technical domain, but remains generally knowledgeable regarding broad industry segments.

• Participates in the establishment of local standards, patterns, and practices for technology design and delivery, while also providing input and influence to broader organizational standards and initiatives nationally.

• Remains current on emerging technologies and conducts independent research to support business needs and requirements.

• Performs architectural project assignments in a highly independent fashion.

• Can be trusted to independently build and maintain professional relationships.

• Effectively delivers on highly complex work.

 

Qualifications:

• At least five to ten years of progressive information technology experience directly related to architecture/engineering, information security, or other specialized technology field.

• Familiarity with software development methodologies, standards and architecture frameworks and principles for building scalable and resilient applications.

• Experience with the following technology: .NET C#, MVC, Web API, JavaScript, SQL

• Preferred experience with the following technology: Azure or AWS

• Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests with a proficient understanding of code repositories such as TFS, GIT.

 

Advantage Tech is searching for a ServiceNow Administrator to join their client's team in Overland Park, KS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• General support, daily administration and maintenance of the ServiceNow platform and associated applications
• Work directly with user community to resolve support issues within ServiceNow
• Monitor health, usage, and overall compliance of ServiceNow
• Develop workflows and process automation within ServiceNow
• Load, manipulate and maintain data between ServiceNow and other systems
• Configure ServiceNow to meet customer requirements and enhancement requests
• Perform installation and testing of ServiceNow updates and new releases
• Create ServiceNow reports and dashboards
• Work alongside the Service Management Engineers to execute basic software development, workflow process builds and engineering tasks
• Vendor management and escalation of critical issues and support of the ServiceNow platform to determine root cause analysis
• Function as a Business Analyst when interfacing with different departments within the Enterprise to ensure Business Requirements are being delivered upon

marginal (non-essential) functions

• Experience working in ITIL Service Management organization with ITIL processes; Change, Incident and/or Problem Management
• Project Management capabilities

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Technology related (AA, BS, BA) degree or at least 4 years of experience
• Proficiency in designing, building and implementing IT Service Management Processes & Workflows
• Proven written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, demonstrated willingness to work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Must have the ability to work, negotiate, and present well with staff at all levels in the company.

 

Advantage Tech is searching for a Systems Engineer to work for their client based out of Overland Park, KS.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for implementing and troubleshooting core infrastructure systems. Additionally, they are responsible for conducting formal testing and transitions of new technology into production including ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in house information systems that support core organizational functions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots enterprise level server hardware and software.
• Perform Microsoft Windows system patching and firmware updates for enterprise systems.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Assist in managing systems that support core technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Windows Servers.
• Daily support and administration of Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core Microsoft Enterprise Environment Services
• Provides second level end user support, installation, training, and configuration for hardware and software components.
• Provide emergency off-hours support as defined in rotation schedule with other IT System Engineers.
• Assist in the identification of emerging technologies that may be appropriate for New Directions, provide technical knowledge, skills, and support to development team.
• Support the goals of the Information Technology Organization.
• Assures compliance with client policies and procedures; take appropriate action to correct any obvious unsafe conditions.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule with the IT engineering team.
• Ability to work in a Team environment.
• Ability to collaborate with other Information Technology Teams and Departments within the Enterprise with a focus towards solving problems and improving User Experience.
• Nutanix experience preferred as well

Advantage Tech is searching for a Lead Compliance Analyst to work for their client based out of the Kansas City-Metro area.

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Responsible for supporting the NERC Compliance Officer in developing, monitoring and implementing appropriate policies, procedures and programs to facilitate and maintain the Utilities ongoing NERC Compliance Program in response to NERC Reliability Standards and to manage enterprise risk resulting from cyber and physical attacks that could compromise reliability of the Bulk Electric System from unauthorized access to BES Cyber Systems and BES Cyber Assets as well as affording protection measures for sensitive and confidential information.
• The position requires occasional travel within the, Kansas City metropolitan area and out-of-town meetings or conferences.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in cyber security or an Associate’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in cyber security is required.
• Information security certification in SSSP, SANS, GIAC (Gold or Platinum certification), CEH, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP or other applicable certification is desirable.
• Recent experience in cyber security is required, including previous experience with Compliance Control Frameworks, including but not limited to: NERC CIP, SOX, NIST or other applicable areas.
• A documented history responding to data requests, evaluating compliance evidence and developing compliance reports in support of periodic compliance audits is required.
• Two (2) years of Information Technology (IT) system auditing and testing is preferred. 
• Experience across a broad range of areas of software, hardware, networking, security and integration technologies is required.
• A working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and regional operational and planning criteria is preferred. An understanding of regulatory oversight processes administered by NERC and FERC or other similar regulatory entities is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills are required. Ability to work with and analyze data-intensive and detailed information, and to draw meaningful conclusions from that information. Computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Effective communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written, email and presentation skills) and the ability to build, develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships is required.  Strong project management and analytical skills and the ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction and supervision are required.  Strong technical writing skills are desirable.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

*1.        Provide technical and compliance guidance to the functional groups regarding interpretation of the CIP Reliability Standard requirements and provide direction on how the functional work groups can assure compliance with the requirements.

*2.        Define best practices for methods, processes and procedures for securing systems identified as BES Cyber Systems and BES Cyber Assets.  Facilitate a proactive CIP compliance evidence review and quality assurance process for all applicable functional work groups.

*3.        Monitor CIP compliance through scheduled and unscheduled internal data requests, spot checks and other applicable activities to confirm compliance, identify areas of improvement, detect areas of concern with respect to documentation, testing, maintenance and operations and develop processes or procedures to return to and maintain the prescribed level of compliance.

*4.        Oversee the identification and documentation of the BES Cyber Systems that support the Bulk Electric System.

*5.        Develop or acquire compliance training resources to provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) with the appropriate level of Cyber Security Awareness, NERC CIP Standards training and effective Cyber Security training reinforcements, including but not limited to posters, desktop aids, calendars and other appropriate materials.

*6.        Lead the assessment and evaluation process for all potential and actual Cyber Security Incidents, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of policies, processes and procedures to provide the appropriate response(s), related to BES Cyber Systems.

*7.        Provide assistance to the NERC Compliance Manager with CIP compliance audit preparation and audit performance.

 8.        Perform the essential functions of the CIP Senior Manager, as identified in the NERC Reliability Standard CIP-003 Cyber Security – Security Management Controls, as directed by the NERC Compliance Manager, subject to the approval of designation by the General Manager.  [Optional]

*9.        Assist the O&P Compliance Engineer in compliance activities as needed.

*10.      Perform other related duties as assigned by the NERC Compliance Officer.

 

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SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST  – DYNAMICS 365 F&O / AX – KANSAS CITY, MO

 

 What You'll Do:          

This Senior Business Analyst position at our client works within our team to deliver ScanWorkX and our Digital Supply Chain Platform to clients around the world.  He/she will be tasked with analyzing customer requirements and business processes, determining fit/gap with standard software, designing and documenting changes required, and delivering the working solution. Additional responsibilities will include installing and configuring solution components such as applications and programs to work with a client’s ERP solution and with the client’s network and will engage in activities that ensure that the client can productively utilize the solution delivered including training, testing, issue resolution, documentation, and go live preparation.

 

Here's a closer look at some of your primary responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team in development of business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes. 
• Installs, configures, and tests applications in a client’s environment that meet the specified requirements.
• Installs client’s software on data collection devices and configure those devices for a client’s environment.
• Provides training to the client in the use of data collection devices and in the use of applications implemented for the client.
• Assists clients with testing of the installed solution and issue resolution.
• Provides field experience feed-back and input into implementation standards.  Participate in development of client’s practices white papers and training materials. 
• Build rapport with client project team, client employees and consultants.
• Manage time and projects effectively.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Average of 50% domestic and international travel.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working in ERP consulting role, ideally with an implementing partner or data collection ISV
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 or D365 for Finance and Operations, particularly in warehousing, production, and supply chain.
• A deep understanding of the Advanced Warehouse (WHS) module is required.  Exceptions may be made for experienced Dynamics trade and logistics analysts who have not yet had the opportunity to implement WHS, but learning the module would be a condition of continued employment.
• Comfortable with basic technical tasks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills: written and verbal. Ability to communicate technical aspects to non-technical shareholders.
• Comfortable working with all levels of organizations:  clerical to senior management.
• High level of initiative and accountability for deliverables and deadlines.
• Logical thinking skills and methodical approach to work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field.

 

 

Advantage Tech is looking for a Xamarin Developer for our Kansas City, MO Client.

Designs, develops, implements and supports technical solutions to meet the business needs. Works on most complex solutions. In reference to the Microsoft Solution Framework, may serve as Project Manager and/or Project Lead on a technical development team. Provides technical leadership in addressing complex systems solutions. Plans and coordinates processes used in data management including reporting, normalization, field mapping, duplicate record detection, and regression analysis. Works closely with the business staff and technical staff to analyze business problems, develop system solutions, and plan training requirements for application implementation. Provides input related to the technical performance evaluation for the Development staff

 

SKILLS

• Consults with users and Information Services departments, determines needs, and designs highly complex technology based solutions. Suggests alternative approaches to meet user requirements.
• Develops and implements business solutions. Evaluates business processes, workflow, database requirements, user requirements, and existing business application functionality; develops project scopes, feasibility studies, and system requirements. May fill the roles of Product, Program or Project Lead on a development team. Acts as technical mentor for the Development and Business Analyst teams.

• Develops and maintains documentation of programs, user guides, policies and procedures. Ensures training of individuals for newly developed technology tools.

• Supports other teams such as  Computer Operations in implementing and documenting production.

• Communicates project progress and status to the Manager and other development team members. Provides input related to the technical performance evaluation for the Development staff.

• Evaluates existing applications and systems. Recommends improvements or modifications utilizing current technologies and techniques.
• Evaluates employee performance and deliverables when managing a development team project.
• May determines training needs, mentor and recommend selection, termination, promotion, and reassignment of subordinates to their manager. 
• Must maintain knowledge of current and upcoming technologies keeping an eye on external competitive trends and best practices.

• Required to create business solutions using knowledge and application of multiple technologies and applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requires

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

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

• Requires 6+ years’ experience in project analysis, application development and/or application programming.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Software (MS Visual Studio and MS Server Products), MS Office Products, SQL server products.
• Requires expert knowledge of Xamarin, C#, .NET, .Net Core, Javascript, MVC/Razor, JQuery, Bootstrap, Angular, NodeJs, Object Oriented Development, Unit testing frameworks, REST Services, Typescript, GIT.
• Requires knowledge of XCode and Andriod platforms and Development environments (IDE).
• Requires knowledge of deploying mobile applications to the Google Playstore and Apple Store.
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary development teams.
• Ability to move into projects and immediately apply knowledge and add value.
• Has the ability to explain theories and reasoning behind decision making while seeing the big picture and risks
• Experience leading a team of more junior employees providing guidance and expertise to help them learn

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 searching for a Windows System Administrator to manage a short-term contract with potential extensions, for their client based out of Kansas City, KS.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Windows system administrator who has patched with Symantec Altiris product in the last 24 months.  
• Key skill patching windows servers & automation
• With patching being done, some work will be done after hours/weekends

Advantage Tech has a need for a person with experience in Networking & Desktop support for their client based out of Kansas City, MO.

 

 

Desktop, Device, and Software Services

• Respond to all staff-generated tickets within tier-specific response times (48 hours all, 1 hour urgent, scheduled set ups at requested time)
• Manage all school-owned devices including cell-phones, desk phones, staff and student computers, classroom iPads, and hardware accessories
• Maintain connectivity and wireless access for staff
• Set up equipment needed for events and maintain instructional technology such as projectors, document cameras, and classroom-related needs

 

Manage Systems Environment

• Manage email, active directory, shared drive, and on-site server environments
• Lead project to move school to cloud-based server environment
• Maintain regular backup of critical information

 

Inventory Management

• Manage year-long inventory planning and needs for all software and hardware
• Maintain an accurate database of all school technology
• Solicit competitive bids in accordance with school and state policy, and maintain records
• Coordinate warranty repairs and services vendors to maintain inventory
• Ensure fiscal stewardship of inventory by writing and maintaining strong procedures for staff check out and use of school technology

 

General

• Perform all other tasks as assigned
• Must be able to:

Walk, sit or stand for periods of 2 hours up to 12 hours per day; frequently move equipment/devices weighing up to 50 lbs. across campus including outdoors from building to building; ascend stairs; stoop, kneel, crawl to position equipment/devices

 

 

• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant operational experience is required
• High comfort level with children and youth is required
• Prior experience working in schools, urban communities, non-profit, military, private sector, and/or a fast paced entrepreneurial environment is preferred
• Demonstrated project/program management experience is necessary. Must possess experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with external vendors to develop and implement systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a growing organization is essential
• Effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines; organized; manage multiple assignments; follow assignments through to completion; respond quickly to requests for information and assistance
• High organizational and analytical ability
• Results-driven with experience driving operational excellence
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; Power School, Outlook, Word, and Excel are necessary
• Given the longer school day at Kauffman School, this position requires extended work days and hours

 

Are you looking to lead a new team with cutting edge technology and revolutionary solutions?  

Responsibilities:

System and product design:
• Considers the customer’s perspective and experiences when designing systems.
• Leads and participates in the architectural design of features early in the development cycle, influencing it to drive quality and adherence to the specification.
• Responsible for producing quality designs that ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, flexibility and extensibility.
• Leads the Team in establishing program specifications and develops coding logic flowcharts in compliance with secure coding standards.

Solution Execution:
• Work with Product Owners to translate roadmap features into manageable components/tasks, estimate timings and resources, suggest solutions and identify possible risks.
• Build quality directly into the engineering processes and solutions by championing automated testing and test driven development.
• Writes and coaches the team on writing clean well thought out design and code with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, and maintainability.
• Works within established procedures and tools to develop, test, code review, implement, and maintain application software while focusing on best practice application security throughout the code life-cycle.
• Communicates effectively and partners well with other disciplines of the project team to deliver high quality solutions from vision to deployment and long term product stability.

Leadership:
• Primary technical point of contact and communicator with stakeholders such as the sponsor, product manager/owner, scrum master, project teams, and upper management.
• Responsible for managing the delivery of committed work for the team.
• Role model to clients Values; Make us better, make someone’s job easier, and deliver measureable value.
• Learn new technologies and keep abreast of existing technologies and be able to apply these to a variety of projects as applicable.
• Mentors more junior developers

Qualifications:
•  Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ Years of Lead/Senior Software Engineering experience
• 7+ Years of experience building software using OOP practices
• 3+ years of experience with Agile, Test Driven Development or related lifecycle methodologies
• Experience with the following front-end technology preferred: SignalR, Angular4, Kendo UI, React, and Xamarin
• Experience with the following back-end technologies: LogicApps, Azure WebJobs, Azure Funtions, Azure API Management, ASP.NET Web API, ODataV4, Data Lake, HDFS, WebHDFS, AzureSql, CosmosDB
• Experience with the IDesign software architecture framework a plus
• Experience with database design and programming
• Experience with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience with Web Services
• Hosting application using the Azure ecosystem
• Experience with Design patterns, SOA design & web service development
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices for .NET development.
• Experience with UX and User Centric Design (UCD)
• Must be able to work in a complex, dynamic team environment with minimal supervision and possess good organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Some travel may be required.

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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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Are you a senior level Software Engineer who excels at custom .NET development?  Do other developers look up to you as a lead and a mentor?  Do you thrive in a complex, dynamic team environment?  

Responsibilities
System & Product Design
• Considers the customer’s perspective and experiences when designing systems.
• Performs product design tasks of a moderate to high complexity which require research and analysis.
• Performs system design and specification development, program logic, application security, testing, debugging, and documentation with full awareness of cost/benefit, risk and performance.
• Works independently and with supervisory review on moderate to highly complex programming tasks.
• Provides analysis of problems and recommends solutions. 
• Prepares program specifications and develops coding logic flowcharts in compliance with secure coding standards.

Solution Execution
• Participates in client interactions, along with the Lead Software Engineer and Architecture Teams, to develop system solutions to business problems.
• Writes clean, well thought out design and code with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, and maintainability.
• Works within established procedures and tools to develop, test, code review, implement and maintain application software while focusing on best practice application security throughout the code life-cycle.
• Communicates effectively and partners well with other disciplines of the project team to deliver high-quality solutions from vision to deployment and long-term product stability

Leadership
• Role model to clients Values; Make us better, make someone’s job easier, and deliver measurable value
• Mentors more junior developers
• May lead projects as needed

Qualifications
• 5+ years of Software Development experience including .NET 
• Experience working as a Senior Software Engineer 
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology or Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of experience with Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• 3+ years of experience with Agile, Test Driven Development or related lifecycle methodologies
• SharePoint development preferred
• Front-end technology preferred: SignalR, Angular4, Kendo UI, React, and Xamarin
• Back-end technologies preferred: LogicApps, Azure WebJobs, Azure Functions, Azure API Management, ASP.NET Web API, ODataV4, Data Lake, HDFS, WebHDFS, AzureSql, CosmosDB
• HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Web Services
• Database design and programming preferred
• Hosting application using the Azure ecosystem
• Experience with Design patterns, SOA design & web service development
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices for .NET development
• Experience with UX and User Centric Design (UCD)
• Must be able to work in a complex, dynamic team environment with minimal supervision and possess good organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Some travel may be required

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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 searching for a System Engineer who is specifically qualified to work with Citrix at their client based out of Kansas City.

The Citrix Systems Engineer is responsible for implementing & administrating the Citrix environment. Responsibilities of this role includes server patching, XenDesktop / XenApp administration, and all related technology required by Citrix. Additionally, they are responsible for conducting formal testing, documentation, and transitions of new technology into production including ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in house information systems that support core organizational functions.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Installs, configures, and troubleshoots Citrix components and associated hardware.
• Perform Microsoft Windows system patching and firmware updates for Citrix components and associated hardware.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Support and administration of Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, as it relates to Citrix
• Provides end user support, installation, training, and configuration for Citrix.
• Provide emergency off-hours support as defined in rotation schedule with other IT System Engineers.
• Assist in the identification of emerging technologies that may be appropriate for New Directions, provide technical knowledge, skills, and support to development team.
• Support the goals of the Information Technology.
• Assures compliance with client policies and procedures; take appropriate action to correct any obvious unsafe conditions.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

• Technology related (AA, BS, BA) degree or at least 3 years of experience
• Advanced proficiency in the current Citrix XenDesktop / XenApp environment.
• Proven written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, demonstrated willingness to work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Must have the ability to work, negotiate, and present well with staff at all levels in the company.

Are you looking for a unique culture with great growth opportunities?  

The.NET Developer provides technical expertise and is responsible for the analysis, design and development of web and mobile applications ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of web and mobile applications.  This role works closely with all internal departments to define requirements and provide web and mobile based business solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze technical requirements and design new components, web pages and controls to meet functional, performance, and availability requirements
• Design ASP.NET Core and control layouts, using XHTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery/Ajax/JSON that work and perform well in target browsers
• Design and develop using Object Oriented design principles and software design patterns to attain high reusability and maintainability
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the corporate architecture and frameworks
• Maintain and contribute to corporate platform as necessary
• Develop database SQL scripts, stored procedures that meet corporate database standards to implement requirements
• Facilitate discussions among other .NET and database developers to exchange new ideas and improvements
• Apply industry best practices in application security to ensure security, consistency, and sustainability for business system applications

Required Skills:

• Experience working in an agile environment
• Proven ability to establish and maintain healthy team practices such as automated unit testing, code reviews, and coding standards
• Working knowledge of TFS
• Proficient knowledge of MVC5, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework 6 or Core, Responsive Web Design (All these requirements are must)
• Used ‘SOLID’ principles
• Up to date with latest technologies
• Possesses Enterprise development experience
• Proficient knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and design patterns
• Proficient knowledge of C#, .NET platform, ASP.NET Ajax, JSON, JavaScript and/or jQuery, HTML/DOM/CSS /Bootstrap framework
• Experience working on Web API
• Knowledge of ADO.NET, SQL, TSQL and stored procedure development
• Experienced in OWASP secure programming techniques
• Knowledge of application vulnerability scanning
• Knowledge of application penetration testing best practices
• Experience with SSO is a plus
• Experience with Telerik UI controls is a plus
• Experience with multifactor authentication is a plus
• Experience with continuous integration is a plus
• Experience with High Availably is a plus

Advantage Tech is proud to recognized as Kansas City Business Journal’s #1 locally owned IT staffing firm and proud to have recently opened another branch in Omaha, , Nebraska.  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 has an awesome client in need of two AutoCad designers. This is a full time opportunity with full time benefits.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the industrial fabrication area
• AutoCad 2018 experience

 

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Advantage Tech is searching for an experienced DevOps Engineer, to join their client based out of Kansas City, MO.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the client's Cyderes team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for automating everything, identifying opportunities for optimization/stability, and exploring new ideas to better our services and products. The candidate should have experience working efficiently on small teams, being flexible in filling roles, and a strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).

 

The primary purpose will be to assist in the creation of the Cyderes platform, ensure the highest level of quality and stability, and integrate with developers to get functionality out as fast and stable as possible. Additionaly, the candidate will be responsible for the evangelizing emerging DevOps capabilities and tools both internally and externally.

 

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions which includes:

• Identify opportunities of improvement with the Cyderes platform
• Troubleshoot and remediate any system/automation issues
• Maintain and support a production FaaS/Containerized environment
• Assist in development and maintenance of the Cyderes platform
• Collaborate with development to improve CI/CD
• Understand differences and strengths of each cloud based provider
• Create scripts/code to assist in the devolpment of the Cyderes platform
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Consulting Skills
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Capacity

 

Work Environment:

• This position can be remote. The ability to work on-site in Kansas City frequently is a strong plus to facilitate collaboration.

 

Requirements:

• Experience supporting and/or creating a production environment
• Experience working with other developers/engineers
• At least 3 years working in the development/devops field
• Cloud based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Configuration management technologies (Terraform/Vagrant/Puppet/Chef/Ansible)
• Containerization (Docker/RKT/Kubernetes)
• Virtualization hypervisors (VMWare, Microsoft Hyper-V, XenServer)
• Git and CI/CD tools (Spinnaker, Jenkins, GitHub, etc)
• Orchestration platforms such as Demisto/Phantom Cyber
• SOC based processes/technologies
• Strong Networking Skills

 

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JOB SUMMARY

The IT Security Engineer (ITSE) is responsible for ensuring IT security for the enterprise.  The ITSE works with the IT Security Director to develop an overall IT security posture for the client. This posture includes an IT security roadmap, standards, policies, procedures, and various technologies. The ITSE identifies risks, reports issues, enforces processes, proposes remediation steps, and implements various technical solutions. The ITSE is responsible for working with the IT security team and other IT staff to ensure the information security posture of the client. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support the planning, development and application of information security policies, procedures and standards.
• Collaborate in reaching and maintaining compliance with various IT and regulatory standards.
• Identify, recommend and implement measures to remediate risks using standard best practices.
• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures to protect IT systems, networks and information.
• Assist end-users and IT staff in providing solutions and training that meet business needs and align with the corporate Information Security posture.
• Provide subject matter expertise on authentication, end points, network architecture and systems for IT security. 
• Review current permissions and access levels on systems and file shares ensuring compliance with corporate identity management policies.
• Review and validate current patching strategies.
• Ensure standards are established and implemented to appropriately harden corporate IT systems. 
• Work as part of a team to develop risk assessments of corporate infrastructure and applications.
• Monitor IT systems and networks for intrusions or breaches and follow corporate incident response strategies in case of any suspected events.
• Work with the IT Security Director to compose Incident Reports for incidents as needed.
• Work with the IT Security Director and other key stake holders to regularly update corporate incident response strategies.
• Work with the IT Security Director to develop and regularly report relevant metrics used to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT security program.
• Coordinate and lead IT technical personnel in implementation of the security solutions.
• Collaborates with IT personnel to research and develop security solutions for the enterprise. 
• Stay current on all developments in the IT security space, maintain applicable credentials, and educate fellow IT staff on new or developing threats and technologies. 
• Other duties within and outside of IT security will be assigned as necessary. 

 

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate in other projects and initiatives as directed. 

 

DIRECT REPORTS

• None.  This position is a collaborative member of the IT department. 

 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience working and ensuring PCI compliance at an enterprise level with a distributed geographic footprint of more than 20 locations
• Experience with various Security frameworks such as ISO 27001, CoBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Hands on Incident Response planning and reporting.
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods.
• Experience with computer forensic tools, technologies and methods. 
• Hands-on disaster recovery and business continuity planning, implementation, testing and documentation experience. 
• Hands-on proficiency with security systems, including firewalls, IDS, IPS, AV, AM, DPI, SSL DPI, content filtering, etc.
• Experience with scripting and automating processes, assessments and reporting. 
• Hands-on proficiency with security testing and monitoring software such as: Tenable Nessus, Metasploit, InsightVM, Splunk, AlienVault, TripWire, etc. 
• Experience with a logging management tool such as Splunk or Kiwi.
• Experience with Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g. AlienVault, LogRhythm, etc.)  
• Experience in evaluating and working with 3^rd party and outsourced technology solutions providers for services such as logging, SIEM, remotely managed intrusion detection, etc. (e.g. SecureWorks, Solutionary, Sword & Shield, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques and protocols. Familiarity with web-related technologies (applications, web services, SOAs) and related protocols. 
• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management. 

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience. 
• 6+ years’ experience in enterprise systems and networking. 
• At least 3 years’ proven progressive IT security experience, including IT security engineering in a geographically distributed enterprise.  

 

 

 

 

 

Our excellent Omaha client is searching for highly innovative, enthusiastic and results-driven Engineers to develop for the company's next-generation software applications.  Work with our collaborative team of individuals where your ideas count.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing back end applications
• Install and configure software applications
• Analyze all available information to choose the appropriate solution to a problem
• Creative thinking to solve known problems in a new way or to design and develop new ideas into innovative applications
• Use version control software to check out source code, to check in new modules and to track modifications to existing source code
• Use issue management software to manage and track development efforts
• Attend daily agile scrum team standup meetings
• Participate in high-level design discussions
• Write application code and unit test code
• Troubleshoot application error conditions
• Peer review code modifications
• Analyze user requirements
• Develop and modify application software in an Agile scrum environment
• Document software features/modifications
•  Keep up to date with technology and apply new knowledge

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or proven work experience in related field
• Solid Java programming language experience
• Solid Spring and Hibernate experience
• JMS experience a plus
• Intellij or Eclipse IDE experience a plus
• GIT version control experience a plus
• JIRA issue management experience is preferred
• Relational database experience is preferred
• Apache camel a plus
• Strong complex problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn quickly and manage time effectively
• Proven written and oral communication skills
• Experience in the financial industry a plus

Company offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, full benefit package and much more!

Web Programmer

GENERAL SUMMARY:
As a key member of the our team, the Front End Developer will work as an architect, designer and developer on our application development platform in a fast paced, Agile environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Building beautiful and intuitive user interfaces for new and existing single-page web applications (SPAs) using using modern web libraries and design patterns (ES2015, React)
2. Writing clean, modular, and testable JavaScript code
3. Building robust and efficient web application programming interfaces (APIs) using various frameworks and tools
4. Translating requirements into stable, working, high performance web applications
5. Working with distributed teams including offshore and nearshore to implement industry best practices and standards

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. A passion for utilizing best practices in front-end (UI) architecture, including performance, accessibility and reusability
2. Extensive knowledge of Object Oriented design patterns and JavaScript patterns such as those used in AngularJS and React
3. Extensive experience with Responsive Web design
4. Experience writing and debugging dynamic client-side applications using client-side UI libraries and frameworks like React, Angular.js, Mustache, Ember.js, or similar
5. Highly proficient in design/development of standalone and web applications using several front technologies including: HTML4/HTML5, CSS3, Ajax, Web Socket, jQuery, DOM on various platforms (UNIX, Linux, and Windows)
6. Experience with server-side programming paradigms, constructs, and idioms
7. Experience consuming JSON APIs in client-side frameworks and knowledge of cross browser issues
8. Mobile Web Development for Android, Windows Mobile, iPad and iPhones
9. Advance Skills in working with version control tools such as GIT/Gerrit, SVN
10. Experience writing unit tests
11. Knowledge of software development methodologies and practices, especially Agile/iterative development processes
12. Ability to code using scalable framework for future enhancements and sprints
13. Ability to review requirements and articulate/propose alternate solutions to application architecture
14. Other duties as assigned

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Normal office environment with use of computers and telephone systems; no unusual physical demands.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, relevant work experience will be
considered.

Web Developer

Product Summary:

This role will work with the web application team building ancillary applications that extend to users beyond the core users of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Agility.  Today this includes two main products, Building Results CRM and Fleet Management.  This is a growing division of our firm and presents a unique opportunity get in near the ground floor and help accelerate our momentum in the market.

 

Job Responsibilities:

1. Design, code and test features and other application components to meet the needs of the business
2. Ensure the web application works well across various devices from desktops to mobile
3. Assist with the UX design of our web applications
4. Writing clean, modular and testable JavaScript code
5. Translate requirements into stable, working, high performing web applications
6. The web programmer will operate as part of a cross functional Agile team. The day to day activities will be identified and prioritized by the product owner for that team.
7. The team will meet daily to decide the highest priority work items and complete working, tested and production quality software before moving on to additional work.
8. Web programmers will be part of the team process of working with the product owner to estimate and break down the highest priority work item into smaller stories that can be completed within one iteration.
9. Team members are expected to leverage their primary skill area, but be open to learning and helping with other skill domains with the focus on getting the team's work complete.
10. Collaborate with team to decompose features into small pieces of working software that can be completed in a single iteration.
11. Other duties as assigned

 

Requirements of Qualified Candidate:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related technical field required or on pace to complete your degree by Summer 2018, relevant work experience will be considered
2. 1-2 years of experience developing web and/or mobile applications with JavaScript, CSS, CSS3, HTML4, HTML5, Ajax, JQuery and other broadly used web development technologies
3. Experience with Responsive Web Design
4. Experience with JQuery and JQuery mobile
5. Experience consuming JSON APIs in client-side frameworks and knowledge of cross browser issues
6. Desire to build awesome user friendly web and mobile applications
7. Ability to take feedback in stride with the end goal of building the best, easiest to use product, for our end users
8. Working knowledge of Agile Process
9. Experience with one or more server-side stacks
10. Experience developing hybrid mobile applications, specifically with Cordova, not required, but desired
11. Experience working with NativeScript and Angular, not required, but highly desired
12. Clear communication – must be comfortable and willing to openly discuss work items within a cross functional team

User Interface Designer

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate is an all-around designer with both interaction and visual design skills to produce web applications. He/She will thrive in a fast-paced work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. 

This individual should have a passion for empathizing with the needs and behaviors of people, the business, and how to solve for them through design. 

The UI UX Designer will work as a user experience architect and user interface designer on our web application development platform in a fast paced, Agile environment.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Your portfolio needs to be better than our current work. We're looking for the best
• Ability to bring create ideas to the team, present and defend recommendations, collect input, and deliver excellence
• Strong eye for typography, color, and composition
• Design user experience flow, wireframes and prototypes to help illustrate design concepts across all platforms (website, tablet and mobile)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management; remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure
• Passion for driving beautiful, intuitive consumer-friendly web applications and products
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently with high attention to detail
• Desire and discipline to create and police visual brand continuity
• Ample practical experience with current web technologies (HTML and CSS)
• Demonstrated fluency in the design of responsive web experiences
• Strong layout skill to organize and structure content elements in web page
• Proficiency in Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision or other design tools
• BA in Design, or similar background with 2+ Years of Design experience

Advantage Tech is looking to add Technical Recruiters to our staff. A great environment and culture can be expected when joining our team. We are looking for that special individual that understands what it takes to be successful in our industry and is looking for a great company to call “home” for the long-term.

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. Includes sourcing candidates through referrals, job boards, associations, direct recruiting and other creative methods to locate top IT talent. Includes 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
– 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:
– High degree of people interface
– Excellent organizational skills
– Ability to work in a team environment while achieving personal production goals
– Internal drive and work ethic to achieve above and beyond company goals
– Previous recruiting or outside sales experience is ideal, but not required

CORE BEHAVIORS:
– 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 18 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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