Title: Sr. SQL Database Architect
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Perrysburg, OH (Onsite)
Client: First Solar
Rate: $130k yearly
Interview Mode: MS Teams and in person
JOB DESCRIPTION
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Performs advanced level administration activities in the SQL Server database domain. Develop, maintain, and implement policies and procedures and best practices that ensures availability, security and integrity of the First Solar’s databases. Implements data models and database designs, data access and table maintenance codes; resolves database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues. Architect solutions for major database initiatives and work with other architects to ensure solutions are reviewed appropriately before implementation. Mentor other team members in the best practices of database administration.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Competencies:
Education/Experience:
Job Responsibilities:
• Modify existing application code or interfaces or build new application components from detailed requirements.
• Analysis of requirements, support of the design, development of the code, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of those programs and interfaces. Documentation of the work is essential
• Participation in most aspects of programming and application development, including file design, update, storage, and retrieval
• Ability to maintain the developed solution on an on-going basis is essential
• Formulate concepts, define system scope and technical objectives based on user needs (requires very good written and verbal communication skills, ability to easily grasp business concepts, and possesses skills to build a vision)
• Enhance processes to resolve operational problems and add new functions taking into consideration schedule, resource constraints, process complexity, dependencies, assumptions and application structure
• Candidate is required to follow the existing development methodology and coding standards, and ensure compliance with the internal and external regulatory requirements
• May guide various groups on application systems activities
• Work under general directions; typically reports to a team lead or supervisor/manager
LOCATION IS FORT WORTH, TX ****
*** HYBRID WORKING, MAY NEED TO BE ONSITE AS REQUORED **
*** MIGRATION TO CLOUD EXPERIENCE IS MUST *****
Minimum 8 years experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or information system management required
• Experience in financial services or captive auto finance companies is a strong plus
• Ability to integrate with large teams, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
• Application development experience in large scale enterprise environments is essential
• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking are essential to effectively conduct the required tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously when necessary
• Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate) are a plus.
Intermediate to expert knowledge required in the following areas:
• Cloud Architecture: Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• DevOps: Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, Git).
• Integrate on-premises network with Azure Cloud using ExpressRoute etc.
• Experience in monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Grafana, App Dynamics, Dyna Trace etc.
• Experience in setting up and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Platform.
• Strong experience in Windows and Linux OS administration and OS Patching.
• Strong experience in Azure AD, Azure Backup, Azure Networking and Firewalls.
• Understanding of PKI infrastructure (certificates, encryption keys, and authentication protocols).
• System development lifecycle
• System development processes and method
• Testing methods, including unit and integration testing (JUnit, JMock)
• Utilization of software configuration management tools
• Code deployment and code versioning tools
Experience in the following:
• UNIX (AIX)
• UNIX Scripting
• JAVA, J2EE, EJB, JavaBeans, JavaScript, servlets, JDBC, struts, Hibernate
• WebSphere, WSAD, MQ Series
• DB2, SQL, MS Access
• FTP/SFTP
Responsibilities:
• Setup, Manage and administer the Microsoft Azure cloud IaaS/PaaS environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance and security.
• Design, architecture, develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Analyze existing operational standards, processes, and/or governance to identify and implement improvements.
• Migrate existing On-Premises infrastructure services to cloud-based solutions.
• Manage security and access controls of cloud-based solutions.
• Develop and implement policy driven data protection best practices to ensure cloud solutions are protected from data loss.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and security of cloud environments.
Manager I - IT
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Job Description
Basic Job Functions:
Manages the design and execution of global software solutions for Manufacturing Enterprise Systems (MES). Ensures availability of needed infrastructure capabilities, provide technical governance, and manage MES Solutions Architect and Solutions/Operations developer team as direct reports.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.
Minimum 6 years of related work experience in software development.
3 – 6 years of software team lead or supervisory experience or 1 year of management experience.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Technical Development Skills – Thorough understanding of and experience with the capabilities, trade-offs and design principles of modern software solution architectures. Successful track record of innovative and breakthrough solutions introducing new technology, lowering total cost of ownership, improving solution reliability and accelerating business value delivery.
Demonstrated competence and understanding:
Software development and design in Microsoft technologies using C# (required)
MS Team Foundation Server use and administration (highly desired)
SQL Server relational database applications, scripting, and reporting (required)
Proven understanding AI development concepts and experience developing AI-based solutions. (desired)
Proven experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization concepts, including both platform-based development and deployment expertise. (desired)
Unit testing frameworks and software development best-practices (required)
Service-Oriented Architecture (required)
RabbitMQ, Message Queuing or similar technology (highly desired)
OPC Data Access (highly desired)
ITIL (ITSM Foundation Certification (required)
Theory-Of-Constraints (desired)
Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software and Contract Software Development Integration Skills – Demonstrated expertise at performing industry/vendor searches, ranked functional scorecards, vendor evaluations, RFP analyses and contributing to contract negotiations. Successful track record of managing relationships and partnering with both global internal teams as well as Offshore Development Centers (ODC) in a distributed global enterprise, to deliver global solutions and transitioning those solutions to local operation.
Accomplished Communication Skills – Proficient in writing, speaking, hosting meetings and delivering presentations, demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, assist with conflict resolution, and build consensus across the organization and between cross-functional teams.
Business Analysis Expertise – Provide the bridge from business needs to software solutions. Expert-level ability to understand and translate business strategies, capabilities and needs into high-level solution requirements.
Project and Portfolio Management Skills – Successful track record of project and program management and/or supervision of project managers for complex projects. Enterprise capital budget planning and estimating of software development projects. Mastery of Agile/Scrum processes (Scrum Master and/or Product Owner certification highly desired.) Project management tool expertise required (Planview, Remedy, and MS Project desired.).
Leadership and Managerial Competency – Ability to lead by example, mentor, motivate, inspire, set and measure goals, provide career guidance, and resolve conflicts between direct reports.
Essential Responsibilities:
Software Solution Portfolio Management: Partner with key business leaders, and software engineering global team to plan capital solution budgets, consult with business to prioritize requests, propose innovative solutions, assist with the initiation, governance review, and preparation of software projects. Supervise architects and software development team members to ensure successful implementation, delivery, and operation of prioritized solutions to meet business goals and IT standards.
Ensure resourcing and throughput of critical incidents and prioritized change requests as identified by business teams and program managers. Implement remediation strategies identified by the problem investigation process within specified timeframes.
Software Development Team Resource Management: Manage team of 5-15 direct reports (architects, software developers, and Scrum Masters.) Provide annual and quarterly goal planning, manage work assignments and load balancing, hold frequent 1-on-1 meetings, manage performance assessments, pay planning, training planning and career development planning. Play a leadership role in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new team members, including interns and candidates for the broader MES department.
Project Execution and Technology Governance: Review and approve project designs and staffing plans, ensuring adherence to IT processes and industry best practices. Supervise the evaluation and approval of new technologies to the IT landscape. Promote improvements to Scrum/Agile process implementation through leadership of cross-functional groups.
Compliance: Execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls for software development lifecycle processes.
Relationship Management with key global business stakeholders and executive leaders in Manufacturing, R&D, Quality & Reliability, and IT. Participate in recurring steering meetings.
Manager I- IT USA
Perrysburg, OH/ South Carolina, United States
Job Description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
Education/Experience:
Required Skills/Competencies:
Essential Responsibilities:
Palantir Foundry Engineer #0910
Perrysburg, OH 43551 / Hybrid-Remote
Long-term
***PLEASE DO NOT APPLY*** if you do not have any PALANTIR FOUNDRY experience.
AND
**NO Corp-Corp**
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Palantir Foundry Engineer to design, build, and optimize data-driven solutions on the Palantir platform. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, hands-on experience with Foundry, and a solid foundation in data engineering and pipeline development.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain data transformations, ML workflows, and automation scripts using Python and SQL.
Work with Palantir Foundry modules such as Ontology, Code Workbooks, Code Repositories, and Workshop.
Design and implement ETL/ELT processes, ensuring data quality, normalization, and integrity.
Build and orchestrate data pipelines leveraging tools like PySpark, Foundry Transformation Language (FTL), and low-code interfaces.
Develop dashboards and operational UIs to enable business users and analysts.
Collaborate with teams to model Ontologies (semantic layers representing real-world entities and relationships).
Apply best practices in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
Use Git for source control and contribute to collaborative development.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
Strong programming knowledge in Python and SQL (Java or C++ is a plus).
Experience with Palantir Foundry platform and its core modules.
Hands-on expertise in data engineering, pipeline development, and modeling.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and version control.
Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
How to Apply:
Synergy Computer Solutions, Inc., (Synergycom) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise providing expertise in IT consulting, outsourced solutions, and strategic staffing. Since 1995, Synergycom has been providing quality professional services to address diverse business challenges facing organizations throughout the United States and across the globe.
JOIN OUR TEAM: http://synergycom.com/careers.html
Lead Software Engineer – MES Operations
New Iberia, LA 70560
Travel: 5-10%
Basic Job Functions:
Evaluates, designs, and implements projects for controlling and interfacing with the manufacturing processes. This includes designing and developing related data visualization and user input systems, database structures, procedures, and reports. Works with the MES architects and controls engineers to ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the MES hardware and software systems to support enterprise design goals. Provides execution system technical knowledge and resources to the MES development team. Provides the final level of support for First Solar’s manufacturing execution systems, data architectures, and data collection. This MES operations lead is responsible for ensuring timely response to manufacturing MES Software Issues as well as identifying and implanting proactive measures to minimize downtime. Directs MES Ops Developer Team in providing support and solutions for existing equipment on the production floor for strategic partners of the MES group. Drives and manages capacity expansion projects in existing or new plants.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent years of work experience.
Minimum 6 years of work experience.
6+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
4+ years of experience with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or OPC data transfer.
Required Skills/Competencies:
Proven Organizational and Project Managerial skills.
Demonstrated expertise with manufacturing software architecture and execution systems.
Successful leadership of software development projects and processes.
Strong C# development skills.
Proven Microsoft SQL Server design and development expertise.
Demonstrated success in application support.
Excellent understanding of computer operating systems and software applications.
Excellent understanding of enterprise data systems.
Proven employee and customer relations skills.
Proven interpersonal communications, including the ability to drive international projects with multinational team members.
Essential Responsibilities:
Evaluate, configure, and deploy execution system software for controlling manufacturing processes and tool data collection.
Design and develop data visualization and user input systems for manufacturing and related processes.
Design and develop database structures and procedures to operate and maintain software systems.
Supplies manufacturing data and operation reports based on production data to strategic MES partners and supports ongoing data collection operations.
Develop software and database applications on a variety of platforms.
Manages outsourced software development work.
Ensures good QA standards for software development.
Manages transitions from the developers (solutions group) to the support group.
Oversee local MES operation development activities to support business objectives.
Coordinate activities and development of the Local MES Support Team members, including on-call rotations and escalation procedures.
Maintains focus on team programs and key changes requests.
Interfaces with solutions/project teams to ensure smooth support hand-off of new or modified applications.
Fosters collaboration, open communication, and team building.
Key Competencies:
Undertakes analytical activities and delivers analysis outputs, in accordance with customer needs and conforming to agreed standards.
Maintains knowledge of specific technical specialists provides detailed advice regarding their application and executes specialized tasks. The specialism can be any area of information or communication technology, technique, method, product, or application area.
Monitors the market to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging technologies. Identifies new and emerging hardware and software technologies and products based on own area of expertise, assesses their relevance and potential value to the organization, contributes to briefings of staff and management.
Promotes and ensures use of appropriate techniques, methodologies, and tools.
Apply data analysis, data modeling, and quality assurance techniques, based upon a detailed understanding of business processes, to establish, modify or maintain data structures and associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions). Advises database designers and other application development team members on the details of data structures and associated components.
Specifies user/system interfaces and translates logical designs into physical designs taking account of target environment, performance requirements, and existing systems. Produces detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods, and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
Develops specialist knowledge of database concepts, object and data modeling techniques and design principles. Translates object and data models into appropriate database schemas within design constraints. Interpret installation standards to meet project needs and produce database components as required. Evaluates potential solutions, demonstrating, installing, and commissioning selected products.
Designs, codes, tests, correct and documents large and/or complex programs and program modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result. Take part in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.
Selects and uses tools and methods to establish, clarify and communicate the user experience, users' characteristics, and tasks, and identifies the technical, organizational, and physical environment in which complex products or systems will operate.
Defines the integration build, accepts software modules from software developers, and produces software builds for loading onto the target environment. Configures the hardware environment, produces integration test specifications, and conducts tests, recording details of any failures and carrying out fault diagnosis.
Assesses and analyses release components. Provides input to scheduling. Carries out the builds and tests in coordination with testers and component specialists maintaining and administering the tools and methods – manual or automatic - and ensuring, where possible, information exchange with configuration management. Ensure release processes and procedures are maintained.
Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.
Investigates problems in systems and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
Uses appropriate methods and tools in the development, maintenance, control and distribution of quality and environmental standards. Make technical changes to quality and environmental standards according to documented procedures. Distributes new and revised standards.
Leads in the introduction and use of techniques, methodologies, and tools to match overall business requirements.
Maintain defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups, acting as a single point of contact. Gather information from stakeholders to understand their needs and detailed requirements. Facilitate open communication between stakeholders. Facilitate planning and implementation of changes and maintain contact with stakeholders throughout to ensure requirements are met.
Other duties as assigned.
Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:
This position will have direct reports.
Travel:
5% - 10%
How to Apply:
Synergy Computer Solutions, Inc., (Synergycom) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise providing expertise in IT consulting, outsourced solutions, and strategic staffing. Since 1995, Synergycom has been providing quality professional services to address diverse business challenges facing organizations throughout the United States and across the globe.
JOIN OUR TEAM: http://synergycom.com/careers.html
Position Summary:
The Senior Engineer – Integrations, is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure integration solutions that support organizational goals. This role focuses on end-to-end application integration across frontend and backend systems, cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices, while driving innovation and efficiency.
Beyond technical expertise, the Senior Integrations Engineer mentors and coaches team members, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and contributes to the successful delivery of products and services. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and the ability to informally lead and influence teams. Is a proactive problem-solver with a strong technical background, a passion for automation, and the ability to informally lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, Develop, and Implement Solutions & Integrations – Design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance integration solutions using Azure Web Services, .NET, RESTful APIs, and microservices with secure authentication (OAuth2, JWT, Azure AD). Deploy and manage cloud applications on Azure platforms including App Services, Container Apps, and Functions.
Build event-driven architectures leveraging Azure Service Bus and managing data storage with Azure SQL and NoSQL databases. Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps; develop containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes or similar.
Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Resolve Problems – Implement and support effective monitoring systems to proactively identify and resolve issues. Conduct root cause analysis to address underlying problems and prevent recurrence.
Provide Support & Optimization – Offer expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues by implementing the necessary corrective actions and/or fixes. efficiency, reliability, and scalability of IT systems and processes.
Document Technical Processes & Solutions – Maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
Collaborate on Cross-Functional Projects – Work with product, engineering, and business teams to align technical solutions with organizational goals.
Support Initiatives, Timelines, Budgets, and Deliverables - Ensure successful project outcomes by adhering to timelines, budgets and deliverables as assigned and managing priorities and resources effectively to meet business objectives.
Data Analytics & Performance Monitoring - Track key metrics (KPI and SLA) and identify areas of improvement using standard methodologies to deliver value to business partners.
Ensures Business Alignment - Work closely with Product and/or Process Engineering team members to implement technical solutions that align with business goals and deliver value to business partners using standard methodologies.
Team Leadership & Mentorship - Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous skill development and teamwork.
Other duties may be assigned; responsibilities may change.
Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT engineering, with a focus on designing, developing, and maintaining IT solutions.
Must have Azure Integrations experience.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
One or more certifications are required: Azure Developer Associate; NET Developer Associate; DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400); Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate.
Skills Required:
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions for complex challenges
Strong knowledge of designing scalable, efficient, and secure IT integration solutions.
Strong hands-on experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), APIs, microservices, SOA, and common integration patterns.
Proficiency in common scripting and automation languages/tools.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and high-level designs.
Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams to integrate and optimize solutions.
Experience designing and implementing relevant frameworks and methodologies to standardize solutions.
Experience with cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, etc.)
Overtime required – N/A.
Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.
Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX.
Qualifications Preferred:
Experience – Financial Services, Auto Lending, or Automotive.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work Schedule This position is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence minimum 2 days per week. The role also requires flexibility to work various shifts to meet business needs, typically between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend availability as needed. Travel requirements are estimated at 0–10%.
How to Apply:
Synergy Computer Solutions, Inc., (Synergycom) is a certified Minority Business Enterprise providing expertise in IT consulting, outsourced solutions, and strategic staffing. Since 1995, Synergycom has been providing quality professional services to address diverse business challenges facing organizations throughout the United States and across the globe.
JOIN OUR TEAM: http://synergycom.com/careers.html
Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, designs, codes or configures, tests, debugs, deploys, documents and maintains programs using a variety of software development toolkits, programming languages, testing/verification applications and other tools, while adhering to specific development best practices and quality standards. Gathers business requirements, translating that information into detailed technical specifications from which programs will be written or configured, and validating that the proposed applications align with both the architectural design and the business needs. Participates in process leadership for work groups, and product/service delivery strategy and work plans. Other responsibilities may include deep troubleshooting and issue analysis, as well as coding, testing and implementing software enhancements and/or applying patches. Competent to work on most phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities, but requires instruction and guidance in others. Provides coaching to less experienced Application Development Analysts.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Must Have
Nice To Have