We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join our team and lead the creation of user-centered digital experiences. In this role, you will utilize your expertise to design impactful solutions that align with our organizational goals while enhancing user satisfaction. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, UX writers, and researchers, to ensure seamless design implementation. As this is a long-term contract opportunity, you will contribute to ongoing improvements and innovation across our digital products.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop innovative solutions that meet both user needs and organizational objectives, leveraging tools like Figma and Jira within agile processes.<br>• Apply human-centered design principles to address common challenges, optimizing functionality and engagement across digital products.<br>• Tackle specific design problems such as process optimization and user engagement improvements based on input from team leads and stakeholders.<br>• Present and justify design decisions confidently to team members and senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.<br>• Facilitate collaboration within cross-functional teams through effective communication and storytelling, fostering trust and strong relationships.<br>• Mentor less experienced designers by providing guidance on methodologies, best practices, and career development.<br>• Demonstrate leadership by modeling key competencies such as teamwork, delivering outcomes, and fostering a positive work environment.<br>• Support a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement, contributing to exceptional client experiences.<br>• Uphold organizational values and purpose, maintaining trust and reputation through high-quality design solutions.
We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team in Itasca, Illinois. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions that meet business needs. If you have a strong background in Java development and a passion for creating efficient, scalable applications, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with business stakeholders, lead developers, and the software development director to create and implement new features and products.<br>• Write clean, efficient code using Java, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks within IntelliJ.<br>• Work independently or as part of a small team to deliver high-quality software solutions.<br>• Participate actively in requirement gathering and design discussions to align technical objectives with business goals.<br>• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.<br>• Troubleshoot and refine code to improve usability, performance, and scalability.<br>• Optimize database queries and address issues in relational and NoSQL databases to enhance system performance.
We are looking for a skilled and collaborative Platform Engineer to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this role, you will work closely with both the Application Development and Infrastructure teams to design, automate, and deploy robust platforms that support enterprise-level microservices. This is a long-term contract position requiring expertise in Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of enterprise platforms.<br>• Design and implement scalable container orchestration solutions using open-source Kubernetes.<br>• Develop and automate deployment processes for applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability.<br>• Build and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and ArgoCD.<br>• Create and maintain automated testing workflows to support continuous delivery.<br>• Manage platform transitions from traditional virtual machines to Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift environments.<br>• Utilize scripting languages like Bash and Python to streamline automation tasks.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Provide technical expertise and guidance to teams on Kubernetes and OpenShift usage.<br>• Document processes and best practices to support ongoing platform development.
<p><em>The salary for this position is $170,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including variance and profitability analysis, and produce comprehensive management and board reporting packages. Present written analysis to articulate key drivers, trends, and insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain annual budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals. Regularly track and assess project performance and communicate results effectively to key stakeholders, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>Operational Performance & Metrics Analysis:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis of operational drivers that impact company margin, including sales, contribution margins, operational expenses (OPEX), and delivery metrics (e.g., service tickets, labor hours, project timelines).</p><p>• Provide root cause analysis and present findings and actionable insights to leadership to drive business improvements.</p><p>Process Improvement & System Integration:</p><p>• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of financial planning processes, systems, and tools, including business intelligence solutions.</p><p>• Take a proactive role in leading process improvement initiatives and system enhancements, including the integration of any new forecasting tools into the business operations.</p><p>Strategic Financial Modeling & Cross-Functional Collaboration:</p><p>• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, including customer pricing, labor staffing, and cost optimization.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, sales, and leadership to ensure financial insights are integrated into business strategies and build strong working relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.</p><p>Team Leadership & Development </p><p>• Lead and mentor 1 Financial Analyst, providing training on financial reporting and analysis while fostering a collaborative team environment.</p><p>• Provide hands-on leadership to promote continuous learning and deepen financial acumen.</p><p>• Balance day-to-day execution with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the Analyst's success while maintaining your own individual deliverables. </p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Generalist to join our team in Itasca, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent position requires a versatile and detail-oriented individual skilled in security, network engineering, and IT solutions. The role involves managing a range of technologies, collaborating with vendors, and delivering exceptional service to end users, including executives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee IT operations, including network design, security measures, and system integrations for both cloud and on-premises environments.<br>• Coordinate with external vendors to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure effective monitoring and support services.<br>• Provide hands-on assistance to executives requiring specialized IT support, including servicing MacBook Pros and other devices.<br>• Implement security protocols to safeguard company data, ensuring robust backup, recovery, and privacy practices.<br>• Administer contracts and agreements for IT services, systems, software, and infrastructure.<br>• Support users across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, ensuring seamless functionality.<br>• Handle equipment and software inventory, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely updates.<br>• Deliver technical expertise in managing SaaS, IoT, and IaaS solutions.<br>• Collaborate on projects involving Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, and hybrid M365 environments.<br>• Monitor, configure, and optimize network infrastructure devices and cabling to ensure reliable connectivity.
