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Electrical Estimator | Construction

South Plainfield, NJ | Hybrid | ENR Leading Electrical Contractor

Seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator with 8+ years of industry experience to prepare accurate cost estimates, analyze project plans, and collaborate with teams to deliver competitive bids. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, proficiency with estimating software (McCormick, Bluebeam, Accubid), and excellent analytical and communication skills to ensure precision and success in every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specs, and schedules to determine scope and requirements
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Utilize estimating software for precision and consistency
• Analyze market conditions, labor rates, and material costs
• Collaborate with bid teams to develop compliant, competitive proposals
• Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotes to secure best pricing
• Build and maintain strong vendor/subcontractor relationships
• Provide cost tracking, reporting, and insights on estimating accuracy
• Partner with Engineering and Project Management teams to clarify requirements
• Share best practices to enhance team estimating capabilities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical estimating
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, systems, and materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; estimating software (McCormick, Bluebeam)
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with local construction market and regulations a plus

If you're experience aligns and you want to be part of a leading ENR Electrical Contractor working on exciting projects in electrical construction, then hit apply or reach out to me directly below.

646-396-5018

Provides technical support to the Units of Production, Outside vendors and Quality Laboratories as it relates to meeting Quality System and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

*Associates or Bachelor Degree in a Science or Engineering Discipline, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing with strong emphasis in quality. *Experience with compliance to FDA and ISO guidelines including SOPs, auditing, and documentation requirements is highly desirable. *Experience in statistical sampling and conducting tests on packaging components, bulk and finished goods.

*Color matching experience preferred.

Targeting 3-5 years' in packaging inspection. Experience in document management, SOP and records review, various admin tasks.

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

We are seeking a seasoned SAP MM Procurement Lead with deep expertise in retail supply chain processes to lead procurement transformation initiatives. The candidate would also be Participate in design and implementation of overall Procurement solutions including Master Data, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Vendor Funding, Promotion Management (PMR), Sourcing Strategy, PO pricing, WMS and EDI integration and other related functionality

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP MM module implementation in retail environments, focusing on procurement, inventory, and supply chain processes.
• Drive the conceptual work and provide recommendations around overall S/4 HANA P2P (Procure to Pay) and system architecture as well as implementation roadmap to support business requirements
• Design and configure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, inventory management, vendor evaluation, and invoice verification.
• Responsible for all Procure to Pay (P2P) configuration and integration with other downstream applications, legacy systems, warehouse management system and third party application
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications and coordinate closely with the ABAP team to ensure successful completion of the enhancement.
• Facilitate collaborative architecture discussions within IT, with Business and external SMEs
• Lead and mentor a team of SAP consultants and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Oversee master data management for articles, vendors, and purchasing info records.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, and solution design for procurement processes.
• Support testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout
• Scope includes working with other SAP and non-SAP systems and support any enhancements and related integrations
• Drive end-to-end Accounts Payable process optimization, including invoice receipt, three-way matching, exception handling, and payment processing.
• Collaborate with finance teams to resolve AP discrepancies, automate workflows, and improve vendor payment cycles.

Experience:

• 10+ years of SAP MM experience, with 3+ years in retail procurement.
• Strong understanding of retail supply chain, store replenishment, and procurement cycles.
• Experience with a focus on Supply Chain / Procure to Pay, WMS and EDI integration, Purchasing in Retail Industry
• Experience with SAP IS-Retail (Article Master, Site Master, Listing, Pricing)
• Experience with cross-functional Integration with Sales & Distribution / Order to Cash, Inventory & Warehouse Management, and Accounts Payable processes strongly preferred
• Experience with Ariba modules (Sourcing, Buying, Contracts, Supplier Management) is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance business processes, automate workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including its integration capabilities, extension suite, and data management services.
• Hands-on experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with mainframe systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and process synchronization across heterogeneous environments.
• Experience with BAPI, IDoc, API and FIORI apps is beneficial
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Other Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in areas of Business Information, Information technology, Engineering or other alternative education in support of requirements
• Strong understanding of SAP Retail solution portfolio and product strategy
• Prior experience in MRP, Production Orders and Planned Order – nice to have

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market®, Gourmet Garage®, Di Bruno Bros.®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

The Associate Manager of Store Design & Site Development leads the end-to-end planning, design, and execution of new store development projects. This role ensures that all site and store designs meet operational, aesthetic, and brand standards while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high quality, cost-effective, and timely store openings. This role also oversees a team of three project engineers responsible for designing store layouts and ensuring alignment with Wakefern’s merchandising and operational standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and mentor a team of three project engineers focused on store layout design.
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
• Provide guidance on design standards, technical challenges, and cross-functional coordination.
• Evaluate potential sites for new supermarket locations, including store sizing and truck routing.
• Oversee site plan creation for member and Wakefern-identified locations
• Collaborate with Real Estate on lease-related construction issues, including tenant/landlord work schedules.
• Develop lease exhibits such as pylon signage and exterior elevations.
• Ensure site lighting complies with Wakefern standards.
• Lead store planning and design processes to align with Wakefern merchandising and operational standards.
• Design lighting plans and select appropriate fixtures.
• Issue RFPs and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Review and approve design documents to ensure alignment with customer experience and operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial site development, preferably in retail or supermarket environments.
• Strong knowledge of supermarket operations and store planning.
• Familiarity with zoning, permitting, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in design and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe, SketchUp).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to monitor computer screens, access interactive meetings with camera and sound.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the company.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and walk retail sites for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed, including long distances.

Leadership Competencies

• Think Strategically: Create a compelling vision, develop a strategy and empower others to achieve it
• Influence Others: The ability to effectively collaborate, inspire, persuade and align others
• Drive Change: Create the vision and drive the momentum for change
• Talent Planning: Build organizational and associate capability to achieve business goals
• Take Accountability: Drive a culture of ownership throughout the organization
• Inclusive Leadership: Role model inclusive leadership to leverage diversity

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $100,00 to $130,000.

Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

Biologics | Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Global Life Science Hub is partnered with a science-led biologics biotech that’s building a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New Jersey. This site is set to become a flagship hub for commercial biologics drug substance manufacturing, with 4 cutting-edge suites scaling up to 6,000L capacity in the next 24–36 months.

We are seeking a Facility Supervisor to lead and coordinate site-wide maintenance operations across facility infrastructure, clean utilities, and biologics process equipment. This role will play a critical part in establishing maintenance strategy, driving equipment reliability, and ensuring ongoing GMP readiness as the site transitions from commissioning into full commercial operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance projects required to support commercial biologics manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance across GMP production suites.
• Manage CMMS/ERP work order systems and assign maintenance activities to technicians and external contractors.
• Identify future equipment, resource, and spare parts requirements aligned with production scale-up plans.
• Order and manage parts inventory for preventative maintenance, work orders, routine servicing, and emergency repairs.
• Lead development and execution of a robust Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure high equipment uptime and audit readiness.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of:
• Single-use and stainless-steel bioreactors
• CIP/SIP systems
• Clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed air, nitrogen)
• HVAC and classified cleanroom environments
• Process piping and automation interfaces
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives including investigations, deviation response reports, and CAPA implementation related to equipment and facility systems.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, cGMP, and regulatory requirements for a commercial biologics site.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years supporting equipment within a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of clean utilities, facility infrastructure, and classified manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work across shifts based on business needs during ramp-up and commercial launch phases.
• Computer proficient with experience using CMMS/ERP systems.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficient in Python with experience building tools using widely adopted libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Requests, BeautifulSoup, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy
• Skilled in packaging, testing, and deploying Python applications using tools like pytest, setuptools, and Docker
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation), with a strong grasp of scalable and secure architecture principles.
• Experience designing and operating DevOps platforms including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins), and container orchestration using ECS or EKS - Experience designing and operating monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (e.g., OpenSearch, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, X-Ray)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, self-discipline, and passion to drive and innovate
• Must be comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile development methodologies using tools like GIT, Artifactory, and Jenkins
• Experience working with offshore development teams is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred

Estimated Min Rate: $140,000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $165,000.00
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We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.