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Senior Data Engineer
Company: Danaher Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization. If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. LI-Remote LI-SM1 When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Responsibilities Develop and implement automation roadmap for Azure cloud data processingDefine, develop, maintain and document database and warehouse architectureWork with external customers to extract data from various source systems (LIS, time management and financial)Leverage healthcare standards to integrate seamlessly into clinical systems and workflows, robustly addressing data privacy, security, authentication, auditing and other essential functionsKeep abreast of emerging technologies and standards inside and outside of the healthcare space and recommend technologies to best fit business needs Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree with 9+ years of experience OR Master of Science degree with 7+ years of experience OR Doctoral degree with 4+ years of experienceDeep understanding of ETL, ELT pipelines, with the ability to design, optimize and orchestrate (SSIS, Data Factory)Significant expertise with relational DBMSs (Azure SQL, SQL Server), DDL, DML, Index management and query optimizationExperience with CI/CD platforms (Git, Azure DevOps)Experience in Microsoft Azure cloud resource management, cloud architecture and cloud security Preferred Qualifications Experience building and maintaining Azure Analysis Services (Tabular Models)Experience working with highly controlled health data (HIPAA, GDPR)Azure Storage - data lake scripting (automating movement of data using Azure functions or automation scripts)Power BI and DAX programming experience (star schema data modeling, measure design)Previous clinical laboratory analytics experience The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $100,000 to $135,000.
System Engineer
Company: Ameris Bank
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
• A+. • Managing/monitoring/configuring/troubleshooting. • Demonstrated project management experience. • Excellent understanding of network, system and application security. • Experience with database server administration and technologies. • Comprehensive knowledge of storage concepts and skills with various shared storage technologies (provisioning LUN's, expanding volumes, configuring RAID, replication, snapshot) utilizing EMC, Equallogic, Compellent, 3Par storage, Backup strategy and replication. • Working knowledge of ITIL v3 framework (certification preferred). Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: • Experience with programming languages preferred (JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, XML, and .Net). Preferred: • Advanced knowledge of SCCM and McAfee • Strong understanding of Internet/IP related technologies including, but not limited to, routing, switching and sub-netting and excellent understanding of network, system and application security. • Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012 2016 and 2019.
Treasury Implementation Analyst (Remote)
Company: Ameris Bank
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
• Organization skills. • Treasury/eBanking experience preferred. • Familiar with navigating software systems. • Knowledge of Treasury and Bank Systems. • Knowledge of computers and operating systems. • Effective presentation skills via WebEx, in-person as needed. • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, follow up and lead team/co-workers. • Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred. • Cross-sell appropriate solutions. • Work independently to meet team objectives.
SW Engineer III
Company: NCR Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Discipline or equivalent work experienceAt least 5 years of experience in software engineering3+ years integrating with REST APIs3+ years' experience working with Public Clouds (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Strong computer science fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures & algorithm Preferred Qualifications Experience with designing distributed systems in consideration of performance, responsiveness, concurrency, availability, supportability, observabilityPlatform engineering experience: GitOps, CI/CD, K8s, Open Container Initiative (OCI) test infrastructure, Bazel, GolangFamiliarity with collaboration and issue tracking using GitHub General knowledge, skills and abilities Google Cloud PlatformFamiliarity using and participating in open-source projectsIn-depth knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles (including agile, iterative, and other modern approaches to software development)Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive, management, individual contributors)Ability to estimate work effort for stories and epics, and ensure the milestones are successfully completedAbility to guide and advise on best practices for architecture and design based on previous experiencePositive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsive to internal and external customers and contactsWillingly and successfully fulfills the role of teacher, mentor and coachKnowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database, security, middleware, network and systems management, and related infrastructure technologies and practice Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility Build, test, operate, and improve platform engineering solutionsOwn problems end-to-end, engaging with stakeholders to contribute to product roadmap, considering performance, observability, operations, testing.Contribute to technical strategy and vision for the team via design and code reviewParticipate in shaping an effective software development lifecycle with a focus on customer support and root cause analysis.Uphold high engineering standards by providing technical leadership and assistance to internal and external product development teams, advocating for best practices.Mentor others on the team with a growth mindset.Can diagnose and debug issues within the system or in downstream dependencies, working with other teams to resolve issues. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. NCR Edge is creating a highly scalable, hybrid (cloud and on-premises), multi-region solution leveraging cutting edge technology solutions. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with 38,000 employees globally.
Executive Director, Enterprise Risk
Company: NCR Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. This position reports to NCR's Chief Risk Officer and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective ERM framework for the company's overall operational, information security, strategic, reputational, technology, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and other risks. This position will work closely with the company's senior leaders to identify, assess, respond to, measure, monitor and communicate key business risks and opportunities. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Develop and maintain the company's ERM framework, risk universe and applicable risk management policies and proceduresDevelop and execute regular assessments to identify risks and opportunities which may impact achievement of the company's strategic objectivesPartner closely with business risk owners to develop appropriate plans in response to identified risks and opportunitiesDevelop applicable metrics and monitoring mechanisms including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and related executive risk dashboards and scorecardsSupport development and monitoring of the company's risk appetiteSupport the Chief Risk Officer in the development and delivery of regular updates to the company's Board of DirectorsSupport the Chief Risk Officer in the development and delivery of regular updates to the company's Executive Risk CommitteeEstablish and maintain a Risk Liaison network of key cross-functional business leaders to assist in the development and execution of business risk management initiativesMonitor and report on global emerging risks and their potential impact on the company's enterprise risk profilePartner with leaders from business assurance functions including Internal Audit, Compliance, Information Security, Data Privacy and others to implement effective cross-functional risk management strategiesOwn and manage newly implemented governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platformDevelop and deploy relevant ERM training and communications for company executives, managers and employeesManage a small team of risk analysts BASIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experienceStrong working knowledge of common risk frameworks including COSO (2017)Prior experience designing and executing enterprise risk assessmentsProven experience building and leading cross-functional teamsProven ability to assemble, inspire, and lead project teams without direct reporting linesExperience and personal passion for solving complex business issuesClear thinker with the ability to break down and present complex issues in a simple and concise mannerStrong communication skills with ability to work effectively with individuals across a large global organization up to and including senior leadership and the company's Board of DirectorsHighly flexible, self-starter who works well in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, and high visibility environmentStrong organization and management skills in a multi-tasking environmentPositive individual who enjoys working in a fun and dynamic team environment DESIRED EXPERIENCE Previous experience designing and implementing an ERM program at a large, multi-national companyPrevious experience implementing and managing a GRC platform **Visit our careers site for a list of the benefits offered in your region in addition to a competitive base salary and strong work/family programs. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people.
SW Engineer III
Company: NCR Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. Preferred Qualifications Point of Sale, Hospitality/Retail, eCommerce, or payment processing applicationseCommerce and Digital marketing softwareHigh volume, high availability solutionsPCI compliance, secure development, and data encryption techniquesImplementing solutions in native Public Cloud Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job. Sounds interesting, what are the basic qualifications? NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field 4+ years of experience in software architecture, design, and developmentProficient in agile processes and methods, particularly ScrumExperience building loosely coupled software components and services that are scalable, high quality, and extensibleStrong understanding of OOP principals (C++, C, Java or equivalent) and Relational Database experienceProficiency in automated unit test development practices and design methodologiesApplications, Database and SQL performance tuning experienceData modeling concepts and best practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust have development experience with on premise distributed software systems. It's a web-based, responsive Back Office solution that allows restaurants to coordinate Admin, Sales, Labor and Inventory in a centralized location. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Not at NCR.
Deployment Tech (Break, Fix, Build)
Company: NTT DATA Services
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 17, 2023
NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. 3 years' experience installing, modifying, and updating Windows 3. Must be able to pass GBI fingerprinting/backgound check and Georgia DOR tax clearance within 30 days of hire date About NTT DATA Services NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team. Windows troubleshooting and reimaging are required Execute service delivery by performing Installs, Moves, Adds, Changes, Decommissions, Refresh, Hardware and Software Break Fix, Network Smarthand support, and Smarthand Support for Security and VDI per Managed Client Process and Procedure Guide. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more. Must be a US citizen 6. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Duties: Imaging, quality checking, PC repairs, inventory tracking, and preparing new and repurposed assets for deployment to end clients Travel between sites is rare but, sometimes required.
SW Engineer II
Company: NCR Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. Preferred Qualifications Point of Sale, Hospitality/Retail, eCommerce, or payment processing applicationseCommerce and Digital marketing softwareHigh volume, high availability solutionsPCI compliance, secure development, and data encryption techniquesImplementing solutions in native Public Cloud Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field2+ years of experience in software architecture, design, and developmentProficient in agile processes and methods, particularly ScrumExperience building loosely coupled software components and services that are scalable, high quality, and extensibleStrong understanding of OOP principals (C++, C, Java or equivalent) and Relational Database experienceProficiency in automated unit test development practices and design methodologiesApplications, Database and SQL performance tuning experienceData modeling concepts and best practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust have development experience with on premise distributed software systems. It's a web-based, responsive Back Office solution that allows restaurants to coordinate Admin, Sales, Labor and Inventory in a centralized location. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Not at NCR. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. About your days at NCR Aloha Smart Manager Design and implement new product features and implement modifications to product features to include technical documentation.Build and execute unit tests for new or modified application codeWork with Customer Care team members to resolve problems with released softwareExhibits personal commitment to quality, best practices, and securityParticipate in scrum ceremonies: daily scrums, sprint planning, story estimates and retrospectivesDrive issues to effective resolution and to find solutions to challenging, time-critical problems Sounds interesting, what are the basic qualifications?
SW Support Engineer III
Company: NCR Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 16, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture and physical ability. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Financial institution and data process vendor interface knowledge is required.Experience with C++, UNIX, CGI development, SQL Informix, DHTML, HTML, and Java Script is a requirement.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong customer orientation and good organizational skills. Individual must be process orientated, self-motivated and somewhat creative. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. Scripts - develop and maintain database startup, shutdown, backup scripts.Plus, develop and maintain database or system specific scripts such as load, clone, standby, purge, report, etc.Maintain documentation on production database environments.Maintain Database Platform Application Processes Such as Concurrent Manager, Oracle Application Users, replication etc Solves complex performance issuesOwns the long term vision and evolution of the production database environment, and translates the database architect's strategic direction, into the strategy for their domain BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Along with your outstanding drive for accomplishment, the successful incumbent will bring with them: Must have some related software engineering/application troubleshooting experience in databases, editing and inserting content in database tables.
Customer Technical Lead - Remote
Company: Johnson Controls
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Maintains technical knowledge by attending formal trainings and educational workshopsMaintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standardsResponsible for training internal and external field employee on customer specific solutionsEvaluate customers integrated solutions to identify weaknesses and suggest optimization solutionsPresent all the technical and supply training requirements for current and new equipmentWork with customer's various teams (LP, IT & Store design)Assist with the design, testing, and implementation of the new Customer solutions/DevicesCollaborate with Core Product Team on publication of new product DocumentationChampions the development, deployment, and sustainability of the organization's Solution Installation Life Cycle methodology, processes, and associated tools and templatesIdentifies, designs, and incorporates training to align with Project Field Management rollout activity while gaining consensus from stakeholdersIdentifies and executed continuous process improvements based on sales forecasts and feedback from internal and external project stakeholdersEstablishes communication plans and roll out strategies for implementation What we look for: Required Associates or bachelor's degree in electrical technology, Network Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Military training/experience or other related field preferred5+ years' of field, construction, and progressive project management experience within a high volume, high impact operationExperience successfully handling multiple challenges, prioritizing responsibilities, and effectively leading multiple teamsStrong leadership skills, including influence management, team building, conflict resolution, negotiation, organizational change management, and emotional intelligenceAbility to manage and direct multiple complex projects simultaneously to drive solutions that meet or surpass customer expectations on-time and within budgetMust be comfortable occasionally working on elevated platformsStrong presentation skills either remote or classroomAdvanced computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Smart Sheet, etc.Strong understanding of construction and various trade costing models, NEC, and OSHAMust be willing to travel as required based on business needsValid driver's license requiredFamiliarity with retail industry loss prevention equipment: RFID, EAS, NVR Get excitedcheckout our Sensormatic product lines! To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. The ideal candidate can multitask and possesses strong organizational, communication and interpersonal leadership skills. Provides solutions to diverse technical problems and applications relating to RFID, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), various video products and inventory management. Detection Systems - Sensormatic Detachers and Deactivators - Sensormatic Video Security Camera Systems | CCTV Cameras | Illustra (illustracameras.com) LI-Remote Johnson Controls International plc. Manages customer concern and deliverables around the product solutions to ensure optimum product deliverables. This role is responsible for working with Field Leadership to ensure all requirements are completed on time and with 100% customer satisfaction. What we offer: Competitive salaryPaid vacation/holidays/sick timeRemote work opportunityComprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available day oneOn the job/cross training opportunitiesEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy What you will do: Sensormatic Solutions, a business of Johnson Controls is seeking a Customer Technical Lead, (CTL).
Software Engineer II
Company: NCR Corporation
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 15, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. Statement to Third Party Agencies To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. )Languages/Technologies: React, JavaScript, .NET, nodeJS, HTML, CSS, Git, Docker, GitHub Experience working with Public Clouds (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Strong computer science fundamentals: OOP, design patterns, data structures & algorithm In-depth knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles (including agile, iterative, and other modern approaches to software development) Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive, management, individual contributors) Ability to estimate work effort for stories and epics, and ensure the milestones are successfully completedAbility to guide and advise on best practice architecture and design for mobile applications based on previous experiencePositive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsive to internal and external customers and contacts In-depth knowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database, security, middleware, network and systems management, and related infrastructure technologies and practice As a plus, you might also have the following: GCP ExperienceOperating Systems:LinuxWindowsMacFamiliarity with B2B or B2C services for the retail, hospitality and/or financial services industries.Experience working with a complicated matrix of stakeholdersExperience with hierarchical multitenancy, RBAC & OAuth Successful candidates will also be described by their colleagues and friends as Someone who brings focus. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. TITLE: Software Engineer II LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility Work as part of an Agile team, participating in Agile ceremonies & activities and be accountable for the sprint deliverable Implement Sprint feature stories and unit tests ensuring high-quality codeDefines, builds, and supports solutions based on business needs. Full time employee benefits include: Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceVision InsuranceShort/Long Term DisabilityPaid Vacation401k EEO Statement Integrated into our shared values is NCR's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.
Senior Solution Architect
Company: Entersekt
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Sep 17, 2023
You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities. Produce solution artifacts such as designs, specifications, diagrams, and data flows detailing product configuration, integration points, custom interfaces, and technical risks and complexities. The ability to empathize with customers, their needs and frustrations, while maintaining a professional relationship and meeting commitments. Working at Entersekt is truly a dream. Hands-on technical expertise: The ability to engage at a technical level with developers and system analysts on subjects such as networking, system-to-system API, mobile application development, and business process design. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to host workshops and training sessions. Make a significant contribution to the customer’s overall solution design through review and consultation (network design, enterprise service design, mobile application design, and business process design). Experience in a financial services, telecommunications, or the mobile industry will be beneficial. Systems engineering and/or requirements management exposure will be an advantage. Personality Attributes Strong technical communication skills: The ability to articulate the key differentiators of our solutions and engage in technical discussions with customers.