STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING! 

Project Manager
Location(s): Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO (Hybrid schedule)
Duration: 12+ Months with opportunity to extend or convert
Role Type: W2 contract

Role Overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget. They will manage project scope, timelines, and resources, and will be accountable for all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Top Skills:

• Experience with commercial off the shelf software deployment projects, including integration with legacy systems. 
• Strong financial management background, including actuals/variance analysis, forecasting, etc. 
• Experience with project management tools and software including Microsoft Project, Office 365, Confluence, SPM/ServiceNow, etc.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of direct project management experience, with an additional 5-10 years of PM or PM-adjacent experience such as PMO, BA, Test Lead, etc.
• Experience working in larger organizations with interdepartmental coordination. 
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to run meetings and workshops effectively.
• Ability to summarize and visualize project information into engaging and illustrative executive summaries.
• Creative problem-solving. Proven leadership. Positive, engaging attitude.

Preferred:

• Previous utility industry experience preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Accrual-based accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Vendor management, including RFP experience preferred.

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

Job Title: Full Stack Engineer – Spark Migration & Enterprise Modernization

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration: 18 Month Contract
Compensation: Competitive W2 Rate

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Overview

We are seeking a highly collaborative Full Stack Engineer to support enterprise application modernization, data platform initiatives, and large-scale Spark migration efforts within a complex enterprise environment.

This role combines hands-on software engineering, ETL modernization, API development, cloud-native tooling, and production support responsibilities. The primary focus will be migrating legacy SSIS pipelines into modern Apache Spark-based data processing solutions while supporting a portfolio of enterprise applications and data lake processes.

The ideal candidate brings strong backend engineering skills, modern frontend experience, and the ability to work across multiple systems and teams in a highly collaborative environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support migration of SSIS ETL pipelines to Apache Spark / Spark Flow
• Develop and maintain scalable APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, and .NET/C#
• Support enterprise data lake ingestion, file processing, and access management workflows
• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React and Angular
• Support production applications including troubleshooting, enhancements, and system stability initiatives
• Assist with enterprise data center migration and modernization efforts
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Work within containerized environments utilizing Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate closely with engineering, infrastructure, platform, and business teams
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, release activities, and modernization initiatives
• Maintain technical documentation and support operational excellence across supported platforms

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Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise environments
• Strong experience with Apache Spark / Spark Flow
• Experience migrating or supporting SSIS ETL pipelines
• Strong backend development experience with:
  • .NET / C#
  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • REST APIs
• Experience with SQL Server
• Frontend development experience with React and/or Angular
• Experience with modern CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting and application support experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MongoDB
• Java development experience
• Experience supporting data lakes or enterprise migration initiatives
• Experience in large, highly regulated enterprise environments
• Exposure to cloud-native application modernization initiatives

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Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Minneapolis
• Strong team collaboration required; not a siloed engineering role
• Mix of modernization engineering and production support responsibilities
• Primary initiative focus is enterprise Spark migration work and platform modernization

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Project Coordinator for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!

Job Description:

Provides the project manager support and assistance in scheduling, documentation, budgeting and communication. Updates the project plan. Assists in information collection and validations. Facilitates collaborative documents and data stores. Helps prepare status reports and presentations. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must have strong knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, and Visio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and vendor partners to ensure alignment.
• Participate in internal, role-specific training and development activities to build PM capabilities.
• Financial Oversight: Assist in the development and management of project budgets, including tracking costs, analyzing variances, and forecasting financial performance.
• Project Support: Assist with the day-to-day management of projects, including helping to create and update project plans, timelines, and budgets. 
• Support execution of standard program governance processes.
• Resource Tracking: Help monitor and track project resources, including personnel, materials, and expenses.
• Administrative & Organizational Tasks: Keep all project documentation organized and up-to-date, including meeting notes, reports, and contracts.
• Problem-Solving: Support the project manager in identifying potential issues and contributing to finding solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to team collaboration.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Problem-Solving: Thinks critically and help the team find solutions to challenges

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

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Mainframe Engineer for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!

This is a W2 contract opportunity, and the candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, NO C2C.

TOP SKILLS

•   Strong COBOL development experience in a mainframe environment (most critical skill)
•   Understand and have worked with VSAM extensively.
•   Experience maintaining and enhancing legacy, highly customized mainframe applications
•   Solid understanding of JCL (for batch processing)
•   Experience working in an Agile environment

EXPERIENCE

• Banking/Financial services experience will be very key for this role
• Specific experience and understanding of how account numbers, check numbers, routing, etc. break down, interact, and break down inside Cobol)

–             Understanding of how those items track and interact internally

–              Deposit tracking, fraud, etc.  in finance experience is also nice

 PROJECT SUMMARY

This contractor will have the Opportunity to join a long-standing Mainframe engineering team supporting critical Data Distributor Deposits application. The environment is maintenance heavy and stability focused, with engineers responsible for modifying existing COBOL applications based on product requirements, testing changes, and deploying them into production. This is not greenfield development; success in this role comes from strong MF Cobol / VSAM knowledge, careful change management, and the ability to work within decades old systems. 

• Support and maintain the Data Distributor, NOVA and SD applications in the Core Deposits team in MN.
• Modify existing COBOL programs to meet product and business requirements (enhancements, fixes, regulatory updates)
• Validate and distribute data to Hogan IDS, including nightly batch processing.
• Develop and maintain JCL for batch jobs and production workflows.
• Perform testing, validation, and production deployments following the company’s change processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with product partners.
• Support production issues and contribute to application stability.
• Mentor and help train junior engineers on Hogan and mainframe best practices.

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with product and business stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to mentor junior engineers

NICE TO HAVE

• ServiceNow experience for incident, change, or problem management
• Experience supporting batch-heavy overnight processing.
• Background: working in financial services or regulated environments.
• Prior experience on long-lived, business-critical systems with complex integrations.

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

Job Title: Database Administrator II (Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL)

Location:  Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration:  12 Month Contract

Overview

We are seeking a Database Administrator II to support critical Operational Technology (OT) systems, including SCADA and nuclear environments. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining enterprise database platforms while ensuring performance, reliability, and security across mission-critical infrastructure.

You will work in a collaborative team environment supporting ongoing projects and day-to-day database operations, with exposure to a wide range of technologies and high-impact systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support multiple database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MariaDB
• Perform performance tuning, patching, database builds, and upgrades
• Manage backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using KornShell and PowerShell
• Monitor systems, respond to alerts, and proactively resolve issues
• Manage and fulfill requests through ServiceNow
• Collaborate with application support teams and project stakeholders on ongoing initiatives (e.g., system upgrades)
• Participate in on-call rotation (every 4 weeks, 7-day coverage)

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong experience with:
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • MariaDB
• Expertise in performance tuning, patching, and database builds
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies
• Scripting experience with:
  • KornShell (Unix/Linux environments)
  • PowerShell (Windows environments)
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility, SCADA, or operational technology (OT) environments
• Familiarity with highly regulated or critical infrastructure systems
• Microsoft or Oracle certifications (e.g., OCP)
• Additional experience with automation tools and scripting frameworks

Work Environment & Team

• Collaborative team of 5 DBAs
• Supportive, transparent, and team-oriented culture
• Interaction with internal stakeholders across application and infrastructure teams
• Office-based role with no physical or fieldwork risks

Work Schedule

• Standard 40-hour workweek (Monday–Friday)
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• On-call rotation every 4 weeks (7-day coverage)

Software Engineer (.NET Core / Angular)

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid 3-in office, 2 remote)
Duration: 12-month contract (potential to extend)
RATE: $58/Hr

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Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a collaborative Agile Scrum team supporting multiple applications within a Wealth and Investment Management environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on full stack developer with strong experience in .NET Core, Angular, and SQL, along with a passion for building high-quality, scalable applications.

You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing existing systems while contributing to modernization efforts and improving overall application performance and reliability.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain .NET Core-based applications
• Build and support front-end solutions using Angular
• Design and optimize database interactions using SQL Server
• Collaborate within an Agile Scrum team to deliver high-quality software
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks (Playwright or similar)
• Use GitHub for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows
• Leverage modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot)
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in a timely manner

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Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong experience with:
  • .NET Core / ASP.NET Core
  • Angular (modern versions)
  • Microsoft SQL Server / SQL
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar)
• Proficiency with Git-based version control (GitHub preferred)
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum) environments

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Exposure to container platforms such as OpenShift or Kubernetes
• Experience supporting applications in enterprise environments

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Key Skills

• .NET Core / ASP.NET Core
• Angular
• SQL Server
• Automated Testing (Playwright or equivalent)
• GitHub / Version Control

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What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Effective communication in a collaborative environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Adaptability in a fast-paced Agile setting

Software Engineer (.NET Core / Angular) *MSP*$58/Hr

Cloud Engineer – GenAI Solutions

Location:  Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)
Duration:  12 Months Contract
Pay:  $82/hr

W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Cloud Engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving problems through systems thinking and modern cloud-native development practices. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can independently drive technical solutions while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

The engineer will design, develop, and implement scalable cloud-native applications and contribute to the development of GenAI-enabled solutions that enhance enterprise platforms and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications and services.

• Apply systems thinking to analyze complex systems, identify dependencies, and design resilient solutions.

• Develop high-quality, maintainable code using Java, Python, and additional programming languages as needed.

• Build and integrate GenAI-enabled capabilities into applications, services, or internal tools.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design end-to-end technical solutions that align with platform architecture and business needs.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Contribute to improving development processes, automation, and system reliability.

• Work in a hands-on engineering capacity, building and supporting production systems.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in Java and Python.

• Proficiency in at least one additional programming language such as C#, JavaScript, or Golang.

• Experience building cloud-native applications and services.

• Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking to complex engineering challenges.

• Experience designing or implementing GenAI-enabled solutions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.