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Technical Delivery Executive

Position Overview

As a Technical Delivery Executive at Encore Talent Solutions, you will focus on full lifecycle recruiting for highly specialized technical roles within software engineering, data engineering, cloud, and modern application development environments.

This role is ideal for a recruiter with strong technical acumen who enjoys digging into engineering skill sets, understanding technical project requirements, and delivering high-quality candidates in fast-paced client environments.

You will partner closely with Account Executives and hiring managers to identify, assess, and place top technical talent in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

• Source and engage technical professionals across software engineering and data-focused roles, including:
• Backend, Frontend, and Full Stack Engineers
• Data Engineers
• DevOps & Cloud Engineers
• QA Automation Engineers
• Application Support & Infrastructure Engineers
• Develop advanced Boolean searches across LinkedIn, job boards, and technical platforms.
• Build and maintain active pipelines of engineering talent aligned to current and anticipated client needs.
• Proactively identify passive candidates within competitive technical markets.

Technical Screening & Candidate Evaluation

• Conduct detailed phone screens to evaluate:
• Programming language proficiency (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript frameworks)
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Snowflake, etc.)
• DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Agile/Scrum experience and team collaboration
• Assess both technical competencies and cultural alignment.
• Accurately document candidate qualifications and feedback within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Delivery & Process Management

• Submit qualified candidates to job requirements with clear, detailed write-ups.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage communication between candidates and clients.
• Maintain consistent follow-up throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Support offers negotiations and onboarding coordination.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience from initial outreach through placement.

Market & Technical Awareness

• Stay informed on evolving technological trends within:
• Application development
• Cloud migration
• Data platform modernization
• Automation and DevOps practices
• Continuously expand knowledge of technical terminology and emerging tools to improve screening effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full lifecycle Information Technology recruitment experience.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for software engineering, data engineering, or infrastructure roles.
• Working knowledge of modern technology stacks and development environments.
• Ability to interpret technical job descriptions and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional phone presence.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple technical searches simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a staffing or consulting environment.
• Exposure to enterprise-level or product-based technology teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Business, Information Systems, or related field.

Core Competencies

• Technical curiosity and learning agility
• Strategic sourcing capability
• Relationship-building skills
• Accountability and follow-through
• Adaptability in changing technical markets
• Strong customer service mindset

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

JOB TITLE: Sales Project and Quotation Manager

LOCATION: Erlanger, KY (Cincinnati, OH metro)

REPORTS TO: VP Sales & Marketing

BASE PAY: $77,690 - $105,110

WHO ARE WE

At PG LifeLink, we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that help you create safe, efficient, and reliable connectivity and power solutions. With roots dating back to 1892 founded as Post Glover Electrical Systems, we bring over a century of expertise to our work. Since 1957, we've been trusted leaders in Isolated Power Panels, and in 2004, we proudly launched PG LifeLink as an independent company.

In 1996, we expanded our offerings to include LabLink, designed to streamline and enhance power, data, and lab gas connections. Our surface metal raceway systems provide versatile, tailored solutions for complex environments, from research labs to universities and data centers.

A commitment to continual improvement, innovation, and superior customer service drives our mission. We work closely with our customers to meet their unique needs with precision and care. At PG LifeLink, quality is at the heart of everything we do.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sales Project and Quotation Manager works as a part of a team as the primary sales contacts for PG LifeLink's portfolio of isolated power panels and systems, line isolation monitors, and retrofit solutions. This position combines product knowledge with consultative sales expertise to drive project wins from initial quotation through order closure across healthcare and commercial markets. The role is primarily office-based with strategic travel for trade shows and high-value project opportunities (10 to 20% of the time). The successful candidate will build strong relationships with channel partners, electrical distributors, healthcare facility planners, architects, and end-user clients throughout the project lifecycle.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Project Management

• Act as a primary contact point in the office with external customers including outside independent sales representatives, electrical distributors, electrical contractors, and healthcare facility clients throughout the project bid cycle
• Review customer specifications, design drawings, and construction documents to identify technical requirements and product configurations for isolated power systems and retrofit solutions
• Develop competitive product quotations and pricing strategies designed to win project opportunities while maintaining margin targets
• Interpret standard engineering and construction documents and identify technical or regulatory requirements applicable to customer projects

Sales Growth & Account Development

• Drive sales growth through consistent follow-up on all open sales opportunities, working all available options to close and win business
• Prospect and qualify new leads generated by the marketing team and channel partner referrals
• Work closely with independent manufacturer's representative partners to exceed annual sales goals and expand market penetration across hospital, ambulatory surgery center, military, and commercial markets
• Identify and pursue strategic opportunities requiring direct sales engagement with key accounts, consulting engineers, and healthcare facility planners
• Be aware of and responsive to market conditions and competitive activities

Customer Relationship Management

• Assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process from initial inquiry through order placement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across distributor, contractor, consulting engineer, healthcare facility planner, and end-user organizations
• Act as customer advocate internally, coordinating with operations and engineering teams as needed to resolve issues and deliver solutions
• Effectively gather and communicate market feedback within the organization to ensure continual improvement and complete customer satisfaction

Sales Operations & Collaboration

• Capture accurate and complete information in CRM system; consistently document all customer interactions, quotations, and opportunity progression to maintain accurate pipeline forecasting
• Work closely with the sales and marketing team along with other company functions to identify and implement sales, customer service, and process improvements
• Participate in trade shows and industry events as a sales representative with a focus on healthcare construction and facility management events
• Contribute to the development of sales tools, product resources, and market positioning strategies for the PG LifeLink product portfolio

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred with five or more years of sales experience in construction or other technical product project sales management
• Ability to review standard engineering and construction documents/drawings and interpret technical or regulatory requirements
• Documented history of achieving or exceeding sales-related goals and revenue targets
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to understand and communicate technical product information to diverse customer groups
• Demonstrated success working with distributor networks, independent representative channels, and channel partners
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with superior attention to detail
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, ERP, and CRM systems; must consistently document all sales activities and opportunity progression
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Comfort presenting product information to professional audiences including healthcare facility planners, consulting engineers, contractors, and industry partners
• Must be driven to achieve results, willing to learn in a team environment, and committed to acting with honesty and integrity
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Permanent, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required; PG LifeLink does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B or OPT/STEM OPT transitions
• Any relocation required is at the candidate's own expense

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office Environment: Professional office setting with collaborative workspace alongside sales, marketing, and engineering teams
• Travel: Regional and occasional national travel for trade shows, key project site visits, and channel partner meetings; may include overnight stays
• Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility required to accommodate customer needs, project deadlines, and trade show participation
• Equipment: Company-provided computer, phone, and necessary sales tools and resources
• Physical: Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods; capability to lift and transport marketing materials, product samples, and trade show materials (up to 25 pounds); visual acuity for reviewing technical drawings and detailed documentation

Site Acquisition Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support growing telecom infrastructure projects. This role spans site acquisition, leasing, regulatory coordination, municipal and jurisdictional planning, permitting, and zoning — collaborating closely with architectural and engineering teams, land surveyors, and project managers to drive successful outcomes across critical network routes.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate leases with landowners and clients, including site investigations and document preparation
• Oversee zoning and permitting processes and secure all necessary approvals for telecom routes
• Develop and manage Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIP) and coordinate site requirements
• Prepare and monitor site budgets and schedules to ensure on-time project delivery
• Coordinate power to sites and manage easements, title reviews, and survey evaluations
• Review and interpret purchase agreements and other legal documents
• Cultivate strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders to facilitate smooth acquisition processes

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of site acquisition experience
• Background in lease and survey reviews and zoning/permit approvals for telecom or utility projects
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and motivating team members
• Confident presenting at zoning hearings
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Approximately 20% travel to project sites and offices

Senior Configuration Management Specialist

Salary $115,000 - $145,000 + Benefits

Cincinnati, OH

Bright Minds is hiring for a Senior Configuration Management Specialist to support complex engineering programs. This role is responsible for maintaining structured control of engineering documentation, product configurations, and technical data throughout the development and production lifecycle. The position works closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure design documentation, revisions, and engineering changes are properly tracked and controlled in accordance with industry and defense program standards.

Key Responsibilities

-Manage configuration control activities related to engineering drawings, technical documentation, and product structures.

-Maintain product baselines and ensure accurate tracking of revisions, components, and supporting documentation.

-Coordinate engineering change activity including Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and associated review processes.

-Maintain configuration status records and documentation history to support traceability and compliance.

-Support management of technical data packages, parts lists, and associated engineering documentation.

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support consistent documentation and product data practices.

-Work within product lifecycle management (PLM) or engineering data systems to maintain controlled documentation.

Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred.

-Approximately 7+ years of experience supporting configuration management, engineering documentation control, or product lifecycle management activities within aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environments.

-Familiarity with configuration management frameworks and engineering documentation standards, with experience such as:

-EIA-649 configuration management principles

-ISO 10007 configuration management guidelines

-Engineering documentation standards within the ASME Y14 series including areas such as:

ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices

ASME Y14.35 Drawing Revision and Change Documentation

ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

ASME Y14.24 Types and Applications of Engineering Drawings

ASME Y14.34 Associated Lists and Parts Documentation

ASME Y14.41 Digital Product Definition Practices

-Exposure to defense program documentation requirements such as MIL-HDBK-61 or technical data package standards is beneficial.

-Experience with engineering data or PLM platforms such as Teamcenter, Windchill, DOORS, or similar tools is helpful.

-Configuration management certifications such as CMII, CCDM, or similar credentials are considered a plus.

To apply, please submit you resume to:

Permitting Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for a detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to manage the full scope of permitting activities supporting telecom long-haul infrastructure projects. You'll serve as the go-to expert for navigating complex regulatory environments — working across private property, public right-of-way, and multi-jurisdictional requirements to keep projects moving forward on time and in compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects, including private-property facilities and associated public right-of-way requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure timely approvals
• Present projects to neighborhood committees and represent the organization at public hearings before governing bodies
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and project stakeholders to maintain compliance with codes, ordinances, regulatory updates, and project timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting inquiries, proactively resolving issues to prevent delays and keep projects on track

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or a similarly regulated industry
• Proven ability to prepare and submit permit packages and interpret zoning codes, building ordinances, DOT requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints and engineering plans, with an understanding of outside plant design and telecom standards
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, with experience presenting to community groups and governing bodies
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and scheduling tools; familiarity with Quick Base is a plus
• Resourceful self-starter with the ability to research and stay current on regulatory changes

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Travel required as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend hearings, or support project sites

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

ProSidian Seeks a Administrative Support IV - Operations headquartered near CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) to support requirements for Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Clients.

This CONUS - Washington, DC (Remote) | Junior Consultant - Full-Time position currently best aligns with the Administrative Support Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive \"Jugaad\" and dialogue targeting mission success. ProSidian Team Members work to provide Energy Industry (Oil & Gas / Power & Utilities) Sector related Management And Operations Consulting Solutions for Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) Services on behalf of The US Department of Energy (DOE-ID).

Administrative Support IV - Operations (NOA051) Candidates shall work to support requirements for (Operations Services) and Provides administrative support to technical and management level personnel. Includes, but is not limited to, project administration, planning and coordination, documentation and briefing support, general office support, secretarial support, human resource support.

Examples of General Responsibilities

• Coordinates and plans project / office administration and support.
• Provides general office support, documentation support, project administration, administrative and secretarial support, and human resource support.
• Supports project financial tracking and reporting requirements including project control and account resolution
• Performs other administrative and support functions as assigned.

Administrative Level IV Candidates shall have relevant Energy & Environmental Management Industry (Nuclear | Oil & Gas | Power & Utilities | Distribution Engineering) Sector Experience particularly with background, experience, and credentials to perform Nuclear Industry Advisory and Assistance (A&A) Services Support (Support to Fuel Cycle Campaigns) for Engineering Services on behalf of clients such as U.S. Dept. Of Energy Idaho Operations Office - Nuclear Energy's (NE) Office of Fuel Cycle Technologies supplemented by a High School or Equivalent Education and 10 Yrs. - 12 Yrs. Experience.

Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary. Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis. Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife. Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given. Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees. Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis. Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials. ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program. Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support. Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only. Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA