Total 2,102 Information Technology job vacancies in MO - Kansas City Downtown/Plaza - Kansas City - KC Downtown Trust Building (922 Walnut) (64106)

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- 與經理和開發人員合作，了解產品的技術面。
- 撰寫和編輯各種技術內容，包括產品文件、使用者指南、知識庫文章和發行說明。
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- 進行研究以了解行業趨勢、最佳實踐和競爭對手產品的最新動態，以提高我們內容的品質和相關性。
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- 英語、傳播學、新聞學、技術寫作或相關領域的學士學位。
- 擁有豐富的技術文案撰稿人、內容撰稿人或技術撰稿人經驗，最好是在技術或 SaaS 行業。
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- 對技術概念有深刻的理解，並能夠將其轉化為面向非技術受眾的清晰簡潔的內容。
- 熟悉內容管理系統 (CMS) 和協作工具，例如 Google Docs、Microsoft Office 或 Confluence。
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Senior Software Engineer

You are passionate, driven, flexible and collaborative
We are high performing engineers pushing the boundaries of software engineering
Together we will build tomorrow's bank today, using world-leading technology and innovation

Do work that matters CommBank is recognised as leading the industry in IT and operations with its world-class platforms and processes, agile IT infrastructure, and innovation in everything from payments to internet banking and mobile apps. This role will Coordinates the definition of business and functional requirements and provides specialist support for projects and operations, gathers information, documents and analyses business needs and requirements to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations and processes. Develop code and configure ServiceNow's Procurement Service Management module Liaises with stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies, and operations of the organisation, and to recommend solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals while leading, supervising and managing other team members. See yourself in our team The Procurement Technology team provide end-to-end IT support for the Group Procurement business (including Business Solutions, Architecture, Project Delivery, Service Management and Service Operations). The key focus of the team is to support the implementation of the Simpler Safer Sourcing programme which will deliver a significant uplift in the buying experiences for all end users through the implementation of ServiceNow's Procurement Service Management module. Key duties that you are going to perform as below:

Develop code and configure ServiceNow's Procurement Service Management module.
Migrate code/config between environments.
Integrate ServiceNow's Procurement Service Management module with other applications in CBA.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Create and maintain documentation related to the ServiceNow's Procurement Service Management module

We're interested in hearing from people who

Have Risk Mindset -All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.
Mentor and develop junior team members and/or lead small functional teams
Manage relationships with suppliers, where required

Tech Skills We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don't expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team:

Knowledge of the systems and technologies which this role will support including:

ServiceNow


Ability to program in JavaScript.
Knowledge of markup languages like HTML and XML.
Familiarity with stylesheet languages like CSS.
Experience in flow designer.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in ServiceNow including integration hub.
Experience in ServiceNow service portal.
Experience working on technology enabled projects using Software as a Service (Saas) solutions.
ServiceNow code/configuration migration from one environment to another using update sets.
Recognised ServiceNow certification.
Functional understanding of the following application:

JIRA
Confluence
Microsoft Teams / Sharepoint



Desirable :

Knowledge of ServiceNow (Procurement Service Management)
Working as part of a geographically dispersed team
Functional understanding of the following applications:

Coupa's Risk Assess
SAP Ariba


Web development tools and techniques such as .NET and AJAX.
AWS fundamental knowledge.
Relevant IT or business tertiary qualifications

Working with us Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We're hiring engineers from across all of Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too.? We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you're interested in. If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we're driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.
Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.
We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career. Please click here to apply.

Are you a passionate and experienced Are you a passionate and experienced Web Application Developer Programmer? We're looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic team. If you have a technical degree and a track record of success in web and mobile application development, specifically with the Bubble no-code platform, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
• Develop and Maintain Web Applications: Create and maintain web applications using Bubble.io and other Low-code platforms to meet our business needs. Expand the functionality of our systems using web development languages like JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Streamline Systems Architecture: Develop and maintain scalable and efficient systems architecture to support the company's infrastructure and integration with third-party technologies.
• Lead a Team of Developers: Exercise technical leadership by providing mentorship, guidance, and support in achieving project goals and maintaining high-quality standards. Your job will be to ensure the team is productive and motivated during development sprints.
• Collaborate with Business Units: Work closely with business unit teams to gather project requirements and specifications, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and influencing medium-term decisions about projects and technology roadmap.
• Mitigate Risks: Identify and proactively mitigate risks that may affect the performance, security and compliance through rigorous testing, debugging, diagnosis, and correction of errors and faults in applications.
• Create User-Friendly Interfaces: Design and implement user-friendly interfaces and exceptional user experiences that enhance our applications' usability, while influencing the rest of the development team to be consistent with the company’s design guide and best practices.
• Bring Innovation: Stay updated, conduct research and experiments using new technology, tools, and modern best practices to leverage the latest innovations effectively.
• Identify Technology Limitations: Identify technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems, processes, procedures, and methods. Propose improvements to enhance system performance.
• Ensure Technology Quality: Create, consult, and review work throughout the development team to meet system requirements, system designs, and technical specifications, following quality-accredited standards.
• Document Systems and Processes: Create, update, and maintain technical program documentation, end-user guides, and operational procedures to facilitate understanding and usage of our software. Implement a documentation culture throughout the team.
• Monitor Relevant Metrics: Collect and analyse operational and strategical metrics to identify areas for improvement and enhance system performance to achieve the company’s goals.

Requirements:
• Technical Degree: Possess a technical degree in Business, Science, or Engineering.
• Full-stack and Software Architecture Skills: The ideal candidate should demonstrate proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies, possess a deep understanding of software architecture principles, and be capable of designing robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems that meet business requirements while considering factors such as performance, security, and scalability.
• Technical Leadership Experience: Demonstrate strong technical leadership by guiding teams effectively, fostering collaboration, and resolving technical challenges to drive project success
• Low-code Platform Experience: Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of experience in developing web and mobile applications at scale using Bubble.io and other No-code/Low-code platforms.
• Education and Financial Services Platforms: Previous experience in developing e-learning and customer-facing platforms in the finance industry is highly desirable.
• API and Automation: Proficiency in building efficient API and integration workflows, as well as automation using platforms like Make.com, is essential.
• Start-up Experience: Prior experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment will be considered an advantage.
If you are a motivated, creative problem-solver with a passion for web development and no-code solutions, we want you on our team. Join us in creating innovative solutions and be a part of our exciting journey!
Apply now to become a key player in our growing organization.

Salary Range- 105-120k

Company’s Profile

One of Singapore's top leading retail & wholesale of musical instruments covering across the APAC region, providing a wide range of musical products and services

Location: North-East (Hougang)

Working Hours: 5 Days Work Week (Mon-Fri), Office Hours (Flexible Timing)

Remuneration Package:

• Basic up to S$ 4000
• S$ 200 Monthly Fixed Allowance
• Variable Bonus
• OT Payable Allowance

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and training to customers via phone, email, online (virtual online), or in-person, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting audio system issues
• To manage technical issues and communicate with person in charge on all
  Digital Audio Workstations and licensing
• Assist customers in configuring, installing, and troubleshooting complex audio systems for optimal performance within the project job scope upon being engaged.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including
  troubleshooting guides and FAQs, to assist both customers and internal teams.
• Provide internal and external training on new products and support procedures.
• Perform quality checks on audio equipment to ensure that project business project partners meet company standards and customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Audio Engineering, Electronics & Communications
• Preferably at least 3 years’ of experience in Live Sound mixing
• Ability to provide technical support in Pre & Post Sales Activities

Please be notified that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Ian Fong | R22106545

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd | EA No: 21C0845

Job Description

• Provide offsite and onsite client support, assisting with troubleshooting, design review, configuration, and escalated problem management.
• Act as a key Day-2 team member involved in analysing client and technical requirements, developing specifications, solution design, and development. May also consult on testing and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with onsite teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to address and resolve critical issues.
• 24x7 standby on call support for P1 and P2 incident.
• Documenting technical points inside incident report and prepare to review with stakeholders for amendment in regular basis.
• Documenting all operations, changes network diagram, and configuration review in associated Runbook.
• Regularly reviewing and recommending improvements to the existing network Infrastructure.
• Implementing changes and updates as per Customer business requirements. Implementation of critical changes need to be done outside of business hours.
• Conduct briefings and regular training sessions for fellow engineers and the NOC team.
• Review of Implementation plans and presentation to Change management.
• Performing Risk Assessment and bug scrub reviews on vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) with extensive experience in routing and switching.
• At least five to eight years of professional technical experience in software development, systems design and deployment, or networking and infrastructure within a large-scale MNC technology services environment.
• Mandatory requirement: Experience in Cisco SDA setups, DNAC, and ISE Integration.
• Experience designing, building, and troubleshooting complex LAN and large WAN.
• Expertise in routing/switching technologies, including MPLS IPVPN, BGP, OSPF, etc.
• Extensive hands-on experience with LAN switches/routers: Cisco and Huawei.
• Familiarity with Lantronix and Huawei DWDM.
• Exposure to both Cisco and Huawei Wireless Infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco UCS.
• Able to perform device staging and compliance checks on both Cisco and Huawei devices.
• Experience in network automation via scripting, and knowledgeable in Ansible and compliance review.
• Experience designing and building network security (Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortigate, Cisco firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, SSL) and content networking (cache, load balancer, F5, etc.).
• Experience using ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and Splunk for managing network operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes is a must.
• Willing to provide onsite support at Tuas/western side of Singapore.

Comfortable with occasional outdoor support due to data centre/network equipment locations.

EA License No. - 14C6941

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience and a deep understanding of full-stack development to become a key member of our development team. In this pivotal role, you'll play a leading role in the design and development of new features alongside refining current ones, contributing to a team that values high-quality, impactful work, and innovation. Your expertise in software architecture and design patterns will play a crucial role in our journey.

We're Seeking Someone Who Can:

Design, develop, and implement robust software solutions, ensuring the seamless operation and growth of our platform.

Engage actively in all phases of the software development lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on backend development.

Maintain high code quality standards and security, participating in code reviews.

Work within an agile framework to deliver solutions that meet evolving project objectives.

Collaborate with developers and product owners across the organisation to ensure alignment and coherence in our software offerings.

Continually explore new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and innovation.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in full-stack development, with a strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Deep knowledge in Azure, Next.js, React, TypeScript, Nest.js, TypeORM.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills for teamwork and technical discussions.
• Fluent English communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with the team and our main office.

Desirable:

• Experience with RESTful API development, microservices architectures, and deployment on cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of system design and familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and containerisation.
• Experience managing and leading a small team.

• A full-time, permanent role with the option for remote work.
• A competitive salary reflective of your experience and skills.
• A potential immersive work experience period in Ireland to foster closer team integration and alignment with project goals, subject to mutual agreement.
• Flexibility in working hours to ensure collaboration with our main office in Ireland.

Company’s Profile

One of Singapore's top leading retail & wholesale of musical instruments covering across the APAC region, providing a wide range of musical products and services

Location: North-East (Hougang)

Working Hours: 5 Days Work Week (Mon-Fri), Office Hours (Flexible Timing)

Remuneration Package:

• Basic up to S$ 4000
• S$ 200 Monthly Fixed Allowance
• Variable Bonus
• OT Payable Allowance

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and training to customers via phone, email, online (virtual online), or in-person, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting audio system issues
• To manage technical issues and communicate with person in charge on all Digital Audio Workstations and licensing
• Assist customers in configuring, installing, and troubleshooting complex audio systems for optimal performance within the project job scope upon being engaged.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides and FAQs, to assist both customers and internal teams.
• Provide internal and external training on new products and support procedures.
• Perform quality checks on audio equipment to ensure that project business project partners meet company standards and customer expectations.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Audio Engineering, Electronics & Communications
• Preferably at least 3 years’ of experience in Live Sound mixing
• Ability to provide technical support in Pre & Post Sales Activities

Please be notified that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Ian Fong | R22106545

Recruit Now Singapore Pte Ltd | EA No: 21C0845

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To ensure that the solutions offered are tailored to meet the customers’ requirements by working closely with the sales team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the sales team on proposals and pitches for business.
• Attends meetings with Sales Managers and acts as a solution expert.
• Puts together business cases for the sales team to support their proposals.
• Works closely and collaboratively with customers to devise effective solutions.
• Ensures that the company’s solutions can be delivered to the customer’s requirements.
• Works closely with customers to understand and capture requirements.
• Responds to customers following requests for information and proposal requests.
• Presents proposals to customers alongside members of the sales team.
• Provides ongoing support for customers post implementation.
• Produces detailed costings for customers and ensure the contract is profitable.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To ensure that the solutions offered are tailored to meet the customers’ requirements by working closely with the sales team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the sales team on proposals and pitches for business.
• Attends meetings with Sales Managers and acts as a solution expert.
• Puts together business cases for the sales team to support their proposals.
• Works closely and collaboratively with customers to devise effective solutions.
• Ensures that the company’s solutions can be delivered to the customer’s requirements.
• Works closely with customers to understand and capture requirements.
• Responds to customers following requests for information and proposal requests.
• Presents proposals to customers alongside members of the sales team.
• Provides ongoing support for customers post implementation.
• Produces detailed costings for customers and ensure the contract is profitable.

The Brilliant Career You Love 

Are you passionate about innovative software development and eager to sharpen your expertise every day? 

Do you dream of being part of a Great Team that creates awesome billion-dollar Software Products for U.S clients? 

Would you love to work in one of the Best Places to Work in Vietnam, a Top 10 ITC Company in Vietnam that invests in people development? 

If your answer is yes, we firmly believe that you will enjoy every single working day at KMS Healthcare.

This vacancy is an ideal opportunity for beginners who want to start their career on a high note. As one of our Software Engineer Interns, you will have the chance to acquire one of the hottest skills in the industry. You will receive training and work on complex systems using cutting-edge technology-based frameworks. Additionally, you will collaborate with talented developers, following high standard software development practices and CI/CD processes.

As an intern at KMS Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice a wide range of skills, including but not limited to:

• Working under the guidance of technical leaders or senior developers.
• Practicing coding with a focus on high quality and effective outputs.
• Participating in all software development activities.
• Clarifying requirements with clients and the team.
• Writing high-quality code to implement software features or fix bugs, and implementing unit tests.
• Reporting project status to clients and the team.

• Develop features to satisfy customers' needs, based on defined requirements and designs.
• Ensure code quality and development practices are followed in a project team.
• Follow given procedures and instructions to produce well-designed, testable and clean code.
• Be able to switch to cross languages for full stack tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a Technical Accountant in London on a 15 month FTC permanent basis with a large Membership organisation. This Technical Accountant role is paying up to £72,000 per annum.

The Technical Accountant will provide financial expertise to senior leadership to help strive towards their short- and long-term targets and strategy. The man responsibility for this role is providing management information to the Finance Manager, aiding forecasting, and budgeting reports.

Main Responsibilities of the Technical Accountant:

• Collaborate with D365 Systems Accountant and Finance Team to ensure Group Chart of Accounts and Financial Analysis align with statutory requirements and VAT regulations.
• Ensure D365 system build adheres to current Group reporting standards and remains adaptable to future changes in accounting regulations.
• Verify internal control environment within D365 system and group business processes meets audit requirements and is robust.
• Test system design and reporting to ensure compliance with accounting standards for both consolidated group and individual statutory accounts.

Conduct thorough testing and ensure accuracy of VAT reporting, as well as compliance with VAT partial exemption rules.

Person Specification of the Technical Accountant:

• Recognised CCAB accounting qualification
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations
• High-level expertise in an accounting software package
• Working knowledge of data protection requirements
• Experience in producing Statutory Accounts using FRS102 and SORP, Group Accounts preparation, and Financial Accounting roles.
• Experience in developing, maintaining, and evaluating effective control frameworks, implementing a new finance system, giving formal presentations, report writing, expert knowledge of VAT Partial Exemption Rules, and preparing VAT and Corporation tax returns.

Benefits and Package

• Up to £72,000
• 35 hours per week
• Generous holiday
• Strong pension contribution
• Hybrid and Flexible working

Next steps

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out more, please apply to discuss this further.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Please share you CV at hr_admin@acpcomputer.edu.sg

Job Description

The team is seeking a highly motivated senior software engineer that will write beautiful code and satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of working software.

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated peers, we welcome you to join this team. These are newly created positions with many opportunities for groundbreaking contributions.

What you will be working on:

● Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software applications.

● Improve software quality using Scrum practices such as code review and unit testing.

● Assist PO/BA on user stories refinement.

● Assist QA on test automation and bug fixes.

● Assist DevOps on build and release automation.

● Prepare interface specifications and other architecture documents.

● Adheres to Software Craftsmanship Manifesto.

Preferred:

● Able to identify potential technical pitfalls and challenges and set directions that will help to guide the team towards solving difficult technical problems.

● Support and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching and development opportunity

● Experience in communication with business users, other technical teams and management to collect requirement, coordinate effort across teams and identify tasks and provide estimates

● Able to grasp business domain concepts and manage requirements coming from stakeholders.

● Abie to prioritize, communicate clearly and demonstrate a consistent track record of delivery and excellent software engineering skills

What are we looking for:

● Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.

● Familiar with cloud-native technology.

● Familiar with Clean Code, Design Patterns and Unit Testing.

● Familiar with multi-paradigm programming languages.

● Knowledge and experience in Java Spring Framework / Angular / Apache Spark / Data Engineering / ETL will be advantageous.

● Technical knowledge and experience in designing and developing applications in AWS cloud environment (RDS, Glue, Lambda, MSK) will be advantageous

● Working experience in Agile and UX development environments will be an added advantage.

● Good presentation and listening skills.

● Self-driven and motivated.

● Willingness to learn.

Contact : hr_admin@acpcomputer.edu.sg

The scope of Project Engineer shall include but not limited to the following:

• Manage the document review process, including collating comments from all reviewing parties and ensuring proper follow-up to the review comments
• Manage and coordinate the the design, installation, testing and commissioning activity, including coordination with all stakeholders (contractors, site owners, end users)
• Liaise with the contractors and stakeholders to monitor and update the programme and work schedule
• Provide the assistance to the project team in terms of project delivery
• Prepare project summary reports for progress reporting
• Manage the administrative activities of the project, including coordinating meetings, preparing meeting records, preparing the presentation material and drafting letters for issuance

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Recognised diploma/degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Relevant project management experience in Rail Electrical & Mechanical system
• Relevant experience in Automatic Fare Collection system will be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for Windows
• Highly motivated, pro-active and able to work independently
• Able to collaborate and work in a team
• Able to cope with flexible working hours
• Be expected to perform night works during engineering hours
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Be expected to travel regularly between office and sites.

Job Description:

• Rack/stack IT Equipment
• Work closely with Team Leader to meet system delivery milestones
• Engage with back-line support and/or with vendor’s support to diagnose and rectify technical problems.
• Assist in day-to-day operation of the System Delivery team
• Carry out other technical related duties that may be required.
• Assist with planning and design of the network architecture
• Perform network configuration and troubleshooting in all network devices such as Router, firewall, Core Switches, Switches, Wireless LAN Controller & Wireless Access Point, load balancer, etc.
• Experience in configuring LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, Routing, Switching, Firewall, TCP/IP, Multi-WAN, VLAN configuration

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Studies or Science
• Professional certification in networking is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years relevant experience in Network implementation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands on experience in Network Implementation, Network Troubleshooting, Network Hardware Configuration, Network Performance Turning.
• Good knowledge in network systems e.g Cisco switches, routers, 3rd party switches, firewall