Patrick Javier

Senior Software Engineer (UI) - Dashboard Team Company Overview: Our client is looking for a Software Engineer with Kubernetes and MLOps (Machine Learning) experience to join our rapidly growing engineering team. Our focus is to create a platform, partner ecosystem, and community by which enterprise customers can solve problems to accelerate business success using AI.. This is a very exciting opportunity to build and impact the next generation of hybrid cloud MLOps platforms, contribute to the development of the AI product, participate in open source communities, and be at the forefront of the exciting evolution of AI. You’ll join an ecosystem that fosters continuous learning, career growth, and professional development. Role Overview:  As a UI developer for one of the OpenShift AI teams, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in one of the component teams as well as the affiliated open-source communities. You will work as part of an evolving development team to rapidly design, secure, build, test, and release new capabilities. The role is primarily an individual contributor who collaborates closely with other developers and cross-functional teams. You should have a passion for working in open-source communities and for developing solutions, and partner technologies into a cohesive platform. Working with teams to build end user experiences that delight customers should energize you. This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days per week on-site at one of the following locations: Boston, MA (preferred), Lowell, MA, or Raleigh, NC.  What you will do

• Contribute to the architecture, design, development, and testing of new features and solutions for AI

• Innovate in the MLOps domain by participating in upstream communities

• Ensure non-functional requirements including security, resiliency, and maintainability are met

• Write unit and integration tests and work with quality engineers to ensure product quality

• Use CI/CD best practices to deliver solutions as productization efforts into AI

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing recommendations and technical knowledge with team members

• Collaborate with product management, other engineering and cross-functional teams to analyze and clarify business requirements

• Utilize a pattern library and wireframes from user experience design counterparts to design and execute an ideal UI implementation for end users

• Communicate effectively to stakeholders and team members to ensure proper visibility of development efforts

• Give thoughtful and prompt code reviews

• Represent AI in external engagements including industry events, customer meetings, and open source communities

• Mentor and guide other engineers

What you will bring

• Strong experience developing applications in React, Typescript, and JavaScript or other frontend languages

• Strong experience with modern CSS frameworks and best practices

• Strong experience with testing frameworks such as Cypress, Jest, or React Testing Library

• Strong experience leading feature development, breaking down wireframes into components, and putting together a plan for implementation

• Ability to quickly learn and guide others on using new tools and technologies

• Experience with source code management tools such as Git

• Innovation skills and a passion for technology

• A proven record of being able to troubleshoot problems at a system level quickly and suggesting solutions that improve the overall experience of the system.

• Autonomous work ethic, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Experience with agile development and open source projects 

• Experience mentoring junior developers

• Excellent cross-team communication experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The following will be considered a plus:

• While a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related discipline is valued, we prioritize practical experience and technical prowess

• Understanding of how Open Source and Free Software communities work

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift or other cloud-native technologies

• Knowledge or experience working with MLOps and AI technologies

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days per week on-site at one of the following locations: Boston, MA (preferred), Lowell, MA, or Raleigh, NC.  Ready to advance AI innovation and make a meaningful impact? Apply today and join a team pushing the boundaries of hybrid cloud MLOps!

**Network Engineer** Our direct client, a successful and growing organization in Shelton, CT, is looking for a skilled Network Engineer with Cisco FirePower experience to support critical upgrades, network optimization, and high-priority IT initiatives. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on their infrastructure by managing network upgrades and implementing a disaster recovery (DR) site for heightened security and resilience.  Growing, successful company investing in its IT infrastructure and processes, great career opportunity!   Key Responsibilities - **Network Security & Firewall Management**: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco FirePower and ASA and firewalls, with the expectation to transition from ASA to FirePower. Proficiency with Cisco FirePower firewalls is crucial to hit the ground running in this role. - **Disaster Recovery Implementation**: Participate in the setup and management of a warm/hot DR site, ensuring business continuity and security. - **System Upgrades**: Upgrade network devices and management applications to enhance performance, reliability, and security. Support best practice configurations to prevent and resolve network issues. - **Documentation & Monitoring**: Improve documentation practices and fully utilize network monitoring tools to enhance transparency and proactively address system health. Ideal Candidate Profile - **Experience**: 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Cisco FirePower and ASA firewalls, a must-have for this role. Knowledge of VMware vCenter and Nutanix is beneficial but can be learned on the job. Familiarity with Windows Server/Office 365 administration is advantageous. - **Personality**: Easy-going, collaborative, able to work well in a mid-sized, growing company - **Skills & Knowledge**: Competence with key tools and applications, including Cisco, VMware, Nutanix (for storage management), and ESXi hosts. Experience with disaster recovery and high-security environments handling PHI data is a plus.  Key Technologies & Projects - **Firewall Transition**: Implementing Cisco FirePower for enhanced security and control. - **DR Site Implementation**: A high-priority project aimed at establishing a warm/hot DR site for operational resilience. - **Performance Optimization**: Upgrade legacy infrastructure and implement best practices to address the performance of core applications - **Cloud Integration**: Support balance between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services, including Office 365 and SaaS applications. Why Join? - **Growing company with great IT management, opportunity to be very hands-on, learn, contribute, and grow.   - **Impactful Work**: Take ownership of critical network and security projects, including a high-priority DR site implementation. - **Growth Opportunities**: Gain hands-on experience with Cisco Firewalls, DR site configuration, and high-volume application performance optimization. - **Collaborative Environment**: Join a supportive team focused on innovation, proactive problem-solving, and system reliability. - **Schedule**: Start with 3 days/week on-site, with definite potential for more remote flexibility over time If you have solid Cisco firewall experience, a drive to enhance network security, and a collaborative spirit, we’d love to hear from you!  Apply today to join a forward-thinking team in a vital and impactful role!