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Summary of Duties

Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating.

The estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity for one or more disciplines, including the review and analysis of applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with other team members based on bid needs. The Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.

Essential Functions

Estimating: 85%

• Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)
• Review, discuss, and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e, safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, and job costs, into current job cost analysis
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work
• Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal, and value management information
• Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meetings
• Support Operations Staff as required
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management
• When feasible, visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities' means and methods utilized by field personnel
• Maintain CRM database with relevant information

Business Development: 10%

• Actively engage in Business Development activities alongside other departments
• Keep up to date with current market trends
• Interface with Owners, GCs, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities
• Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines
• Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors
• Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.

Operations: 5%

• Participate in Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed
• Participate in project Kick-Off meetings with Operations Staff
• Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in an area related to construction management, business, or related field experience
• 3+ years of direct work experience in a civil construction estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation
• Thorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniques
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each
• Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions
• Ability to travel to prebid meetings/site visits. (Overnight visits may be required)
• Attendance at mandatory company events in NC and VA as needed
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PDF applications, Cosential, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and Smartbid.
• Ability to navigate iSqft, Building Connected, Smartbid, Dodge Reports, , and other similar platforms

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Exemplary verbal, written, math, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exemplary customer service and relationship management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team without being given direction

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact role with real ownership over both estimating and project execution for commercial concrete work
• Join a growing, well-established contractor with strong financials and repeat-client momentum
• Work on challenging, visible projects where your decisions directly drive schedule, quality, and profitability
• Be the go-to professional on jobs, building trusted relationships with owners, architects, and subs
• Competitive pay with upside based on experience, plus relocation support for the right candidate

Location: On-site in the Charleston, SC area (relocation assistance available for the right hire)

Note: Must have 5+ years of commercial construction experience, strong estimating and project management capability, proficient computer skills, and permanent U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship).

About Our Client

Our client is a mid-size restoration construction and commercial concrete contractor known for integrity, performance, and long-term customer relationships. They’ve grown to roughly $15M in annual revenue, with substantial bonding capacity and a track record on large-scale restoration work. Their team prides itself on doing work the right way and building partnerships that lead to repeat business.

Job Description

• Manage one or more projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met
• Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact and represent the company professionally with owners, architects, and stakeholders
• Build and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Superintendent
• Review contract drawings and specifications and ensure field execution matches the approved documents
• Confirm contract drawing sets align with estimating sets and resolve discrepancies early
• Lead change order pricing and presentation, including subcontractor buyout, scope review, and confident owner/architect communication
• Produce timely, accurate owner billings and support timely payment cycles
• Track subcontractor billings and help maintain clean, professional pay app processes
• Monitor labor and material costs, interpret job cost reports, and forecast cost-to-complete
• Coordinate subcontractors and resolve issues related to delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes
• Attend project meetings bi-weekly or monthly as needed and drive accountability across the team
• Stay alert to upcoming work and communicate pipeline opportunities to leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience (project management and estimating exposure required)
• Experience managing a project from start to finish and communicating with owners and architects
• Proficiency with estimating software such as PlanSwift (or similar)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost reports
• Confident communicator with strong diplomacy and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter mindset with high organization and follow-through
• Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent technical training plus relevant experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll have autonomy and trust to run your work, with a team that values performance and integrity
• Projects are meaningful and complex, offering variety instead of the same job on repeat
• Clear opportunity to grow as the company continues expanding in the Charleston market
• A culture that respects professionalism, strong communication, and getting results without drama

JPC-646

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

The Company:

Medalist Capital is a commercial real estate financial services company that specializes in Mortgage Banking, Equity Placement, Structured Finance, and Investment Sales. Founded in 2004, Medalist Capital has successfully completed transactions with over 300 clients and closed over 2,000 loans with a total deal volume exceeding $20 billion spread across over 200 different capital sources. Our commitment and focus on maintaining strong client and lender relationships has enabled us to become one of the leading real estate financial services firms in the Southeast, headquartered in Charlotte with offices in Raleigh, Atlanta, Charleston, and Nashville. Although geographically located in the Southeast, our network of investors and capital sources allows us to service our clients and their properties throughout the United States. Medalist represents 35 of the nation’s most active and competitive institutional real estate lenders. Projects range in size from $1 million to well over $100 million. Over $1 billion of financings are closed annually, with a servicing portfolio of over $4 billion.

Job Responsibilities:

Initial responsibilities will include assisting the debt teams in the underwriting and analysis of commercial real estate mortgage transactions, including conducting research, studying market trends, database management, performing financial modeling, spreadsheet analysis in Excel, organizing and presenting data analysis, drawing objective conclusions, making recommendations, and other duties assigned.The position will also include client and lender interaction in preparation for advancement into a Producer (sales) role.

Qualifications:

· 3-5 years of experience in the commercial real estate lending arena (preferably in mortgage banking)

· Ability to analyze, negotiate, and structure debt and equity transactions for commercial real estate

· Strong business development, communication, and negotiation skills

· Self-motivated, team-oriented, and strong time management skills

· Bachelor’s Degree - preferred in Finance, Business, or Real Estate.

Pay includes base salary plus a performance-based compensation package with unlimited earnings potential based on production.

Job Title: Material Planner / Purchaser (MRP Specialist)

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Hounen Solar America Inc., Orangeburg, South Carolina (145 Millennium Road facility)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Hounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules, with a state-of-the-art 1GW+ production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a key player in America's growing domestic solar industry, we produce reliable, high-performance modules for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications.

We are seeking a dedicated Material Planner / Purchaser (MRP Specialist) to join our supply chain team. This role focuses on direct materials planning and procurement (e.g., solar cells, glass, encapsulants like EVA/POE, frames, ribbons, junction boxes, etc.) using MRP logic in our ERP system. The position ensures timely material availability to support continuous production, optimal inventory levels, cost control, and supply chain resilience in the fast-evolving U.S. solar market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute MRP runs in the ERP system based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS), customer orders, BOMs, inventory data, and production forecasts to calculate net material requirements and generate accurate purchase requisitions and production orders.
2. Plan and allocate demand for critical PV raw materials (e.g., wafers/cells, glass, backsheets, encapsulants, aluminum frames, solder ribbons), accounting for specifications such as grade, color, bin, and efficiency to minimize production changeover losses.
3. Monitor supplier delivery performance, maintain daily/weekly shortage reports and incoming material schedules; proactively resolve delays, quality issues, or supply disruptions to achieve Just-In-Time (JIT) or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) delivery.
4. Manage inventory parameters (safety stock, min/max levels, reorder points); track inventory turnover, identify slow-moving/obsolete risks, and recommend action plans (e.g., consumption, downgrade use, resale, or disposal) to minimize working capital and avoid stockouts.
5. Prepare and present regular reports on material shortages, on-time delivery rates, inventory analysis, and supply risks; contribute material insights to cross-functional S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings.
6. Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Production teams on returns, corrective actions, quantity variances, and supplier performance evaluations.
7. Assist in supplier development, cost reduction projects, and supply chain risk mitigation to support Hounen Solar's commitment to high-quality, cost-competitive, and domestically-focused manufacturing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Associate's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in material planning, MRP execution, or procurement follow-up in a manufacturing environment;
• Experience in the solar/PV, electronics, semiconductor, or battery industry is highly preferred (familiarity with PV materials such as silicon wafers/cells, glass, EVA/POE, frames is a strong advantage);

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar) with deep knowledge of MRP logic and modules;
• Solid understanding of MRP principles (gross/net requirements, lead times, safety stock, yield/loss factors, lot sizing);
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis); experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus;
• Familiarity with APS, MES, or advanced planning tools is advantageous.

Language Requirements:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with international suppliers, read technical specifications/documents in both languages, and handle supplier correspondence in Mandarin when necessary.

Soft Skills:

• High sense of urgency, strong problem-solving ability, and capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing setting;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration;
• Detail-oriented, data-driven, and proactive with strong analytical and forecasting abilities;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy to prevent production disruptions.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work occasional overtime during peak production periods or urgent situations.

THIS IS NOT A TECH POSITION – MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF COMMERCIAL HVAC AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Kirlin Way Mechanical is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team! Kirlin Way Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced mechanical contractors. We specialize in commercial air conditioning, plumbing, piping, and the maintenance of these systems. Kirlin Way Mechanical is at the forefront of design-build/design-assist, pre-construction, commissioning, building information modeling, and quality control.

Requirements:

• Preferred to have 7+ years of experience in Project Management
• MUST have commercial HVAC mechanical experience
• MUST have a construction background

Job description:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations for project(s) assigned.
• Attend turnover meetings between Estimating and Operations for the projects you have been assigned.
• Schedule and conduct kick-off meetings on new projects with field and shop management, specification review, scope, and detail review meetings.
• Meet with drafting, project engineers, fabrication shop, and subcontractors/vendors, as needed, to ensure we are on track with project schedules.
• Draft Change Proposals and log on the CP log. Monitor their status and keep the log updated weekly.
• Complete submittal process (including the control log) for projects assigned.
• Provide all monthly billings and pay applications to Houston. Responsible for timely collections. – Review with the vice president.
• Monitor job site progress with the field superintendent.
• Monitor all schedules with the field superintendent and project scheduler.
• Monitor shop progress for production and billing.
• Monitor all aspects of safety for the field with the field superintendent and Safety Director.
• Conduct routinely scheduled meetings and site walks with the field superintendent.
• Conduct routinely scheduled project manager meetings, BIM, shop foreman, and field superintendent.
• Monthly scheduled site visits with the regional field superintendent.
• Attend and be prepared for Bi-monthly Job Cost Meetings.
• Attend and be prepared for Bi-monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Attend, at a minimum, Bi-weekly Labor Forecast Meetings once a month.
• Work with vice president(s), Operations Manager(s), and field superintendent(s) to make sure all information is coordinated properly.
• Work with the Purchasing Department to ensure all vendor purchase orders are correct.
• Monitor all material and equipment releases for on-time deliveries. Update the control log weekly and provide a copy to the field superintendent.
• Work with the BIM department to ensure all drafting schedules are met and adjust accordingly. Notify Production Manager and BIM Manager of any red flags immediately.
• Approve/amend, then approve Subcontractor and Vendor invoices weekly.
• Generate/Monitor RFIs and their Status. Keep the RFI log updated weekly.
• Monitor and assist in job site QA/QC.
• Oversee completion of OCIP/CCIP/ROCIP forms for Way and Way’s Subs.
• Prepare and complete the Close-out docs for your project. This will include As-builts, O&M’s, Warranty Letter, etc.
• Mentor and train Project Engineers.
• All other duties that senior management feel are necessary.

Requirements:

• BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture is preferred

Perks Of The Trade:

• Health Vision, Dental Benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Truck Allowance
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Free Lunch Friday
• Vacation
• Years of Service Appreciation Program

Digital Analytics Manager (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Digital Analytics Manager on our Scientific Publication team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This role applies digital analytics to JAMA Network's social
media and communications strategy, independently managing complex tasks and
workflows, and delivering insights that enhance engagement and visibility. This
role drives innovation by proposing and implementing new approaches, and by
researching and recommending emerging analytics tools that align with JAMA Network's business goals. The role is responsible for
delivering quantifiable impact, improving operational efficiency, and
continuously optimizing audience engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply analytics and data intelligence approaches to identify predictive insights and trend forecasts that inform content planning, audience targeting, and continuous performance optimization.
• Propose and implement innovative methods, including AI tools, automation, and advanced dashboards, to enhance social media workflows, operational efficiency, and content lifecycle management.
• Document and maintain scalable workflows, automation protocols, and system integrations to support long-term growth.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new platforms or tools to ensure JAMA and the JAMA Network remain at the forefront of data-driven communications.
• Translate analytics findings into actionable recommendations for posting cadence, platform usage, and engagement tactics.
• Partner with the digital analytics team to monitor, analyze, and report on social media and news media performance across all key platforms.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and social listening to identify emerging opportunities and inform proactive content and global engagement strategies.

• Partner with the Manager in scheduling and distributing editorial content across JAMA Network's social media platforms, aligning with audience behavior and engagement trends.
• Design and produce compelling, high-quality social media content, ensuring consistency with brand identity and audience expectations.
• Continuously monitor emerging social media platforms, tools, and trends, both domestically and internationally, to proactively identify opportunities for innovation and audience expansion.

• Collaborate with the communications team to amplify global earned media coverage of JAMA Network journals across digital platforms, including integration into content calendars.
• Monitor media coverage and sentiment using digital monitoring tools and compile regular reports to assess reach, tone, and impact.
• Track and analyze media engagement metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future outreach efforts.
• Leverage intelligence insights to identify emerging trends and international developments that may influence public perception, media narratives, or communications planning.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree required.

2. 5+ years of experience in social media, marketing, or communications, with strong knowledge of platform best practices.

3. 3+ years of experience in applying data analytics to communication work, including working knowledge of SQL (relational databases, Pivot Tables), and experience with dashboard development (e.g., GA4, Looker Studio, Tableau).

4. 2+ years of hands-on experience with automation tools and workflows, with the ability to support implementation of AI-driven solutions.

5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks, prioritize effectively, and continuously optimize processes.

6. Proven ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for communication planning.

7. Excellent written and verbal communication, combined with strong teamwork skills, for effective cross-functional collaboration.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $85,680.00 - $113,526.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

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.

Pecan POS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our point-of-sale (POS) platform used by hospitality businesses.

You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA specialists to improve software quality, reduce regression risk, and support continuous integration and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where quality and innovation are critical to delivering reliable transaction systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and API testing

• Create and execute automated regression, integration, and end-to-end tests

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria

• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery

• Perform API testing and validate system integrations

• Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to quality improvements

• Maintain test environments and test data for consistent automation execution

• Participate in code reviews and support quality engineering best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of experience in software testing and automation

• Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#

• Experience with SQL and database validation

• Understanding of Agile development and the software testing lifecycle

• Experience with version control systems such as Git

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Experience testing POS systems, fintech platforms, or payment processing systems

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI

• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6

• Fully remote work environment

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical transaction systems

• Collaborative engineering-focused culture

• Professional development and growth opportunities

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.