<p>We are looking for a Senior/Lead Architect to guide and inspire a team of architects working across diverse domains and technologies. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, aligning technology strategies with business goals, and ensuring architectural excellence. This position is based on site in Southern California and offers the opportunity to lead large transformative initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and mentor a team of over 20 architects across various domains and technologies.</p><p>• Define and implement architectural standards, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project requirements.</p><p>• Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.</p><p>• Drive innovation by exploring and integrating emerging technologies into architectural designs.</p><p>• Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure solutions across multiple platforms.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage resource allocation, performance evaluations, and architectural assignments.</p><p>• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure the effectiveness of architecture services.</p><p>• Conduct regular reviews of architectural designs and provide feedback for continuous improvement.</p><p>• Track and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring project goals are achieved efficiently.</p>
<p><strong>Client </strong>= Insurance consulting and Software Solutions to the property & casualty and life, accident & health industries</p><p><strong>Location </strong>= Santa Monica</p><p><strong>Employment Type</strong> = Permanent, Onsite Employment</p>
<p><strong>***Please message / email Valerie Nielsen on LinkedIn (email is on LinkedIn page) for immediate response***</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Director of Technology / Director of Engineering</strong></p><p>📍 Location: Century City, CA (Onsite 2x per week)</p><p>💰 Total Compensation: Up to $300,000</p><p>🏦 Industry: Financial Services (Private Equity or related finance preferred)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client, a well-established financial firm in Century City, is seeking a Director of Technology / Director of Engineering to lead technology strategy, integration, and innovation across the organization. This individual will be both a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist, capable of maintaining and enhancing complex systems while guiding the firm toward future adoption of AI and machine learning solutions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is systems-agnostic, deeply technical, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced financial environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the firm’s full technology landscape, ensuring all systems, applications, and integrations operate efficiently and securely.</li><li>Roll up your sleeves to evaluate, document, and optimize the backend infrastructure, identifying opportunities for stronger connectivity across platforms.</li><li>Partner with firm leadership to define and execute a forward-looking technology roadmap, including AI/ML initiatives.</li><li>Integrate and streamline multiple financial and operational systems to ensure data integrity and performance.</li><li>Serve as a bridge between business and technical teams—translating complex system interactions into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, oversee system upgrades, and ensure compliance with security and financial regulations.</li><li>Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled QA Analyst to join our team in Southern California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and functionality of web and mobile applications. This position requires onsite work and offers an opportunity to collaborate with software engineers and business analysts to drive testing strategies and solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive testing of web and mobile applications to ensure they meet performance expectations.</p><p>• Develop detailed test plans and test cases in collaboration with software engineers and business analysts.</p><p>• Execute system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) following established guidelines.</p><p>• Utilize tools like Atlassian Confluence and Jira to document and track testing progress.</p><p>• Write advanced SQL queries and procedures to support testing activities.</p><p>• Provide analytics and reports detailing the progress and outcomes of testing efforts.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver business presentations to stakeholders regarding testing results and recommendations.</p><p>• Create clear, actionable testing instructions and communicate these effectively to QA staff.</p><p>• Adhere to Agile methodologies and demonstrate flexibility to accommodate occasional overtime.</p><p>• Ensure all testing processes align with enterprise-class software systems and infrastructure requirements.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Sr. Mainframe Systems SME to join our team in Southern California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing business requirements and driving the successful completion of various technical projects. The role requires onsite work four days/week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and team leads to define and execute units of work, ranging from small enhancements to large-scale projects.</p><p>• Analyze business requirements and transform them into functional and detailed designs, ensuring alignment with project goals.</p><p>• Develop architectural solutions that meet application requirements while adhering to technology standards.</p><p>• Lead and conduct testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing.</p><p>• Document processes, designs, and implementations to ensure clarity and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Provide regular status updates to project managers and team leads, ensuring transparency in project progress.</p><p>• Assist in the implementation and warranty phases of projects, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness.</p><p>• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to align technology strategies, standards, and roadmaps.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies to optimize project workflows and outcomes.</p>
We are looking for a skilled ERP/CRM Developer to join our team in Newport Beach, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to work on innovative workflow automation projects using Kissflow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and optimizing business processes, integrating systems, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and implement end-to-end solutions in Kissflow, including process design, form modeling, workflow logic, role-based access, and deployment.<br>• Develop and enhance workflows and applications for various business use cases, such as procurement processes, onboarding/offboarding, and incident management.<br>• Integrate Kissflow with internal and external systems using APIs, webhooks, and iPaaS platforms to streamline data exchange.<br>• Manage development environments, version control, and documentation to ensure quality and governance across all workflows.<br>• Plan and execute test cases, coordinate user acceptance testing, and monitor adoption to refine and improve solutions.<br>• Create playbooks and deliver training sessions to enable super-users and operators to utilize the workflows efficiently.<br>• Provide advanced-level support for complex issues and ensure smooth operation of deployed workflows.<br>• Develop reusable components and enforce standards to maintain consistency and scalability across solutions.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Odoo Developer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This role is to design and implement tailored solutions using Odoo to support key business operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to work closely with stakeholders and ensure seamless system integration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Must-Haves:</strong></p><p>• Hands-on experience with Odoo v18</p><p>• Strong expertise in the Inventory App</p><p>• Proven ability to build and maintain external integrations (preferably ERP)</p><p>• Experience with on-prem Odoo deployments (not just cloud)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Develop custom modules and functionalities within the Odoo platform to address unique business needs, with a focus on warehouse management.</p><p>• Integrate Odoo with external systems, including Oracle, to facilitate efficient data exchange and operational workflows.</p><p>• Gather and analyze requirements from business leads and stakeholders, translating them into clear technical specifications.</p><p>• Serve as the primary administrator for Odoo, managing user roles, system configurations, and maintaining alignment with organizational processes.</p><p>• Build and maintain APIs to support system communication and enhance application interoperability.</p><p>• Document development processes and system configurations to ensure clarity and future scalability.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve software issues promptly.</p><p>• Utilize Python and JavaScript to create robust, scalable solutions within the Odoo framework.</p>
