STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an Experience Design Specialist, a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!

Candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Position Overview

Our client is seeking two Experience Design Specialists to support the Lending Journey Mapping initiative within our Design Research & Strategy team. In this role, you will lead and participate in moderately complex initiatives that enhance our understanding of customer experiences and inform the design of digital products and services. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and developers to ensure user needs and insights are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to user research and experience design initiatives supporting large-scale digital product efforts.
• Plan and execute research using methods such as user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and observational studies to capture both qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Synthesize research findings to uncover user needs, behaviors, motivations, and pain points.
• Translate insights into personas, journey maps, and actionable recommendations that inform design and business decisions.
• Partner with designers, developers, and product managers to integrate research insights into design processes and ensure user needs drive product strategy.
• Communicate findings effectively through presentations, visual storytelling, and reports that influence key stakeholders.
• Foster a user-centered culture within product and design teams by advocating for evidence-based decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Experience Design, UX Research, Design Strategy, Product Design, or related fields.
• Proven ability to design and implement UX research strategies using a range of methodologies.
• Background in communications, human factors, information sciences, or visual arts (or equivalent demonstrated through work, training, or military experience).
• Strong communication and analytical skills with experience converting research data into actionable insights.

Desired Qualifications

• 1+ years working in an Agile (Scrum) environment, applying iterative design and research practices.
• Experience within highly regulated industries (e.g., banking, insurance, or healthcare).
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Primary Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite
• FigJam (Figma)
• Condens

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.”

 

 

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Desktop Technician for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!
 
Title: Desktop Technician
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Hybrid
Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00PM. No on-call or after-hours support expected. Occasional OT may be available but is not required.

Location: Full-time onsite in Minneapolis, MN No remote or hybrid option. Mileage between offices is reimbursed at the GSA rate.

Travel: Minimal travel  No per diem; only mileage reimbursement.

Top 3–5 Required Skills:

• Experience with Windows 11, Office 365, and ServiceNow (preferred). Hardware/software support for laptops and desktops.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Experience in a corporate office setting. Preferably some exposure to MacBooks (not required).

Job Description:

Serve as a key resource for onboarding new hires, ensuring seamless setup and system access. Provide Level 2 technical support for end users, addressing complex issues related to the installation, configuration, and operation of assigned hardware and software products. Escalate unresolved issues to Level 3 support as appropriate.

Ideal Candidate Skills: Looking for candidates with 5–7 years of experience. Expected to be proficient within 1 month, with support and mentoring from the team.

Non-Technical Skills:

Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ideal Background:

5–7 years of relevant experience. Experience in in-person support roles (not just call center). Industry background is flexible (utilities, retail, healthcare, etc.).

Certifications:

Basic Windows certifications (e.g., Microsoft certifications) are a plus. Degree is not required if experience is sufficient.

Key Responsibilities . The contractor will provide Level 2 support, handling incident tickets, new hire setups, and hardware/software troubleshooting. Must have real-world experience supporting laptops/desktops (not just call center script-based support)

Typical Day:

Imaging machines, loading software, setting up email and Office 365. Responding to hardware/software requests and troubleshooting incidents. Working from ServiceNow (preferred, not required). May travel between offices during the day (6 miles apart).

Work Environment / Team Culture:

Collaborative and supportive team environment. Not a heads-down role; requires interaction with end users and team members.

Safety Considerations:

Strictly office-based; no exposure to plants, machinery, or construction sites.

Benefits/Perks of the Position:

Opportunity to work in a collaborative IT environment supporting a major utility company. Exposure to both Windows and Mac environments. Potential for extension beyond the end of the year, though not guaranteed.

“Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.”

 

Sr Oracle Database Administrator

Location: Minneapolis, MN 
Duration: 12 Months Hybrid Schedule
Pay: $55-$65

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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join the Database Administration team. This role supports database environments across critical energy service areas, including Distribution, Transmission, and Nuclear, as well as other regulated applications.

The Senior DBA will partner with application support and infrastructure teams on projects of varying size and complexity, serving as both diagnostician and technical expert for database performance, reliability, and governance. This individual will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and data integrity while contributing to broader data strategy and governance initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level database administration for Oracle and SQL Server environments, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity planning.

• Partner with application and infrastructure teams to design and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable database systems.

• Drive data management and governance practices across projects and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

• Act as a consultant on data-related aspects of new and evolving IT solutions, ensuring best practices in architecture and integration.

• Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure proactive issue resolution.

• Support disaster recovery and data replication strategies across production and non-production environments.

• Provide technical expertise in data analytics, integration, and visualization, enabling data-driven decision-making.

• Identify and recommend automation, optimization, and modernization opportunities across database platforms.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of 8+ years of experience.

• Proven experience in Oracle Database Administration (12c, 19c, 21c) and SQL Server Administration (2014–2022).

• Expertise in database backup and recovery, performance tuning, and high availability architectures.

• Strong understanding of data governance, data integrity, and distributed computing.

• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, or predictive analytics in data-centric environments.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services, and data replication technologies (mirroring, log shipping, replication).

• Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and Automatic Storage Management (ASM).

• Experience performing major version upgrades of Oracle and SQL Server databases.

• Proficiency in T-SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell, and Shell scripting.

• Familiarity with Windows/SQL Server Clustering and AlwaysOn Failover Cluster configurations.

• Experience managing PostgreSQL and MySQL environments.

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa Sponsorship is Available! The details are below.

“Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.”

Job Title: Project Architect
Contract Length: 12+ Months
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develops high level design for solutions. Develops artifacts to be used be used in downstream SDLC phases. Leads technical resources during the Detailed Design and Development phase, leading the team from design to solution deployment. Coordinates technical aspects of deployment, including hardware environments, certification, and software deployment.

Position Summary

The IT Architect – is responsible for the technical alignment and quality of 4 to 5 projects in the Commercial Operations Group. The role designs solutions that are compliant with architectural standards and processes.  The architect leads technical implementation of solutions and delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Develop high level and detail level technical designs for solutions – to satisfy business requirements.
2. Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation, including application, database, security, infrastructure deployment.
3. Adhere to architectural processes and standards and contributes and develops new standards definitions when required.
4. Ensure high quality delivered solutions with limited risk that and can be seamlessly assimilated into operational support models. 
5. Pursue solution and operational enhancements and innovation to provide continuous improvement.
6. Ensure regulatory and security compliance for new and existing solutions.
7. Work with vendors for service delivery and evaluating and implementing new technologies. 

Essential Skills

• Continuous Learner – Ability to continually develop and improve one’s skill and knowledge to perform effectively and adapt to change in the workplace. Development occurs through a variety of learning opportunities, seeking feedback, and individual reflection.
• Personally Effective – Making use of all of the personal resources at your disposal (talents, skills, energy, and time) to achieve goals.
• Tenacious and Results-driven – Setting high goals for themselves and others. They accomplish their goals by effectively working through challenges and demonstrate commitment to the network’s goals.
• Creative Problem Solver – Focused on improving their practices and results. They are open to new ideas and they maximize available resources.
• Effective Communicator – Conveys information in a way that is strategic, honest, timely, and respectful with whom they are interacting.
• Collaborator & Partner – Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through cooperation, sharing knowledge, joint problem-solving, and celebrating success.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work experience, preferably in a nationally or globally distributed organization.
• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3+ Years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET  
• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as Oracle or MSQL
• 3+ Years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated Experience delivering of technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.
• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus
• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus
• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus.

 

IT Solutions Architect

 

Location:  Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
Duration:  12 Month Contract

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develops high level design for solutions. Develops artifacts to be used be used in downstream SDLC phases. Leads technical resources during the Detailed Design and Development phase, leading the team from design to solution deployment. Coordinates technical aspects of deployment, including hardware environments, certification, and software deployment.

Position Summary

The IT Architect – is responsible for the technical alignment and quality of 4 to 5 projects in the Commercial Operations Group. The role designs solutions that are compliant with architectural standards and processes.  The architect leads technical implementation of solutions and delivery.

Essential Responsibilities

1.       Develop high level and detail level technical designs for solutions – to satisfy business requirements.

2.       Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solution implementation, including application, database, security, infrastructure deployment.

3.       Adhere to architectural processes and standards and contributes and develops new standards definitions when required.
4.       Ensure high quality delivered solutions with limited risk that and can be seamlessly assimilated into operational support models. 

5.       Pursue solution and operational enhancements and innovation to provide continuous improvement.

6.       Ensure regulatory and security compliance for new and existing solutions.

 

7.       Work with vendors for service delivery and evaluating and implementing new technologies. 

Essential Skills

• Continuous Learner – Ability to continually develop and improve one’s skill and knowledge to perform effectively and adapt to change in the workplace. Development occurs through a variety of learning opportunities, seeking feedback, and individual reflection.

• Personally Effective – Making use of all of the personal resources at your disposal (talents, skills, energy, and time) to achieve goals.

• Tenacious and Results-driven – Setting high goals for themselves and others. They accomplish their goals by effectively working through challenges and demonstrate commitment to the network’s goals.

• Creative Problem Solver – Focused on improving their practices and results. They are open to new ideas and they maximize available resources.

• Effective Communicator – Conveys information in a way that is strategic, honest, timely, and respectful with whom they are interacting.

• Collaborator & Partner – Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals through cooperation, sharing knowledge, joint problem-solving, and celebrating success.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work experience, preferably in a nationally or globally distributed organization.
• 3+ years delivering enterprise technical solutions to meet business objectives.
• 3+ Years developing technical solutions with stacks such as MEAN, LAMP or Microsoft .NET  
• 3+ years SQL Server experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as Oracle or MSQL
• 3+ Years architecting end to end technical enterprise solutions.
• Demonstrated Experience delivering of technology solutions through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or FEAF a plus.
• Experience with Workflow management practices and tools a plus
• Experience with Server & Network Configurations a plus
• Experience in the Energy or Utility Business a plus.

Data – Systems Architect 4

Minneapolis MN or Charlotte, NC

24 months

Hybrid onsite 3 days in office/2 days remote

• 5+ years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent
• Seeking a Data Architect with a strong HR tech domain background
• Will help with system architecture, data center moves, rationalization efforts, and similar.
• Looking for someone with deep HR tech experience and knowledge of modern Human Capital Management and data platforms.
• Must have strong experience within Data architecture; system architecture;

Technical skills required:

• Workday HCM integrations or data models
• Background in Microsoft Fabric (or similar, e.g. Azure, Synapse, PowerBI, etc)  data warehousing
• Data Center moves or Cloud migrations – with migration, consolidation experience