Information Technology (IT) Archives

Senior Business Analyst

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52446

SkyWater has been engaged by a growing, mission-driven life sciences company in central Minnesota — with a global footprint and we are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to serve as a strategic partner to its business and executive leadership team.

This is not a reporting or data analytics role: you will shape enterprise technology initiatives, translate business strategy into actionable solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor from the frontline to the C-suite.

What you will do:
• Manage and prioritize a technology backlog aligned to business strategy
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through adoption
• Partner with technical teams, vendors, and consultants on enterprise platforms
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment and drive meaningful change

What sets this apart:
• Strong base + bonus + full benefits + 401(k) match
• Lean, high-trust IT team with genuine cross-functional influence
• A company investing in work that matters
• Clear path toward career growth

Must be local to Minnesota and cannot require sponsorship at this time.

Senior Systems Architect

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52445

SkyWater has been engaged by a nationally recognized, fast-growing biotechnology company that is expanding globally to find a Senior Systems Architect to define and drive its enterprise technology strategy. With operations across North America and Europe, this organization has outgrown its startup infrastructure DNA and needs a strategic thinker ready to build what comes next.

Reporting to the VP of Technology, you will own the enterprise architecture roadmap, lead cloud and cybersecurity strategy, and serve as the primary technology thought leader across the organization. This is a highly visible, greenfield position with real influence — not a maintenance role.

What Sets This Apart:

Brand-new role with a visible growth path
Competitive base + bonus
Comprehensive benefits
Access to executive development programming through a premier training ecosystem
Hybrid schedule with flexibility post-ramp

Must be local to MInnesota and cannot require sponsorship at this time.

Technical Business Analyst

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52443

Our client is local to Minneapolis, under 50 employees, and growing – even during a time of recession. They have been around over 35 years and continue to offer solutions and services that help the betterment of society.

Today, they are looking to hire a Technical Business Analyst to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience gathering requirements, data analysis, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team among other things. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to some modern technology (they build software using MVC, Blazor, C#.NET, SQL etc.)

Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team, so an outgoing personality will be helpful.

Must be local to MN, and not require sponsorship.

Senior Software Developer (.NET)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52434

SkyWater has recently partnered with a growing, Minneapolis-based organization that has been around for over 40 years and continued to hire strong technical talent. This organization is a certified B-corp that offers solutions and services that help with the betterment of society.

We are looking to find and hire a Senior Software Developer to join their Agile team of 6. To be a fit, this person will have experience writing production-level software in a C#.NET environment, assisting with QA work, software documentation, and resolving problems with the team. Ultimately, a lot of hats will be worn and will be great exposure to current technologies (i.e. MVC, Blazor, C#.NET, SQL, Entity Framework, etc.)

Soft skills are very important as this is a close-knit team and we’re looking for someone that isn’t afraid to problem solve with minimal direction. Must be local to MN, and cannot require sponsorship.

Financial Analytics Associate

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52409

SkyWater Search is partnering with a large residential investment management company to find an Data Engineer to join their team! This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation of data workflows and processes who also has the appetite to play a key role in exciting initiatives around system modernization, automation, and ownership of infrastructure design down the road.

Key Requirements:

Strong foundation working with SQL and Python
Experience with workflows, ETL, and handling large datasets.
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and create design improvements.
Snowflake, AWS tools (S3, Lambda, etc.) are preferred.
Local to the Minneapolis area (hybrid 3x a week) downtown.

*Cannot require sponsorship now or in the future*
*Minnesota candidates only*
*No third parties*

Senior Business Analyst (Manufacturing)

Location: Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52408

I’m partnered with a midsize manufacturing client that’s based in the Twin Cities to help them hire a seasoned Business Analyst with deep manufacturing operations experience.

This role will report to the Applications Manager and be seen as a senior resource that will help mentor a small team. In this highly visible role you will partner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to support digital manufacturing initiatives, enhance MES capabilities, and drive operational efficiency across multiple production sites. Ideal candidates bring strong experience in manufacturing environments, plant floor operations, process mapping, and working across enterprise systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.).

Test Engineer

Location: Edina, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52404

A leading innovator in assistive communication and professional audio technology is seeking a Test Engineer to drive product validation across cutting-edge hardware and software solutions. Based in the Midwest, this organization is known for delivering high-impact products that improve accessibility and communication in diverse environments.

In this role, you will design and execute test strategies across the full product lifecycle—ensuring quality, reliability, and performance. You’ll partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify defects, optimize testing processes, and introduce automation that enhances production efficiency.

What sets this apart:

Direct impact on both R&D and manufacturing optimization
Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering leadership
Values-driven culture emphasizing ownership, curiosity, and innovation

If you’re passionate about building reliable, scalable products that make a difference, we’d like to connect.

** Cannot provide sponsorship at this time **

Workday Platform Manager

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52402

A prominent Minnesota-based retail organization seeks a strategic Technology Manager to own its Workday HCM ecosystem and supporting platform. This is a platform-ownership role—not people leadership—responsible for post-split tenant stabilization, roadmap execution, process optimization, analytics, and delivering an exceptional employee experience across a dynamic, high-growth organization.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart
• Direct ownership of the full HR technology roadmap during a pivotal split and transformation
• Workday Success Plans + dedicated IT/Payroll partners for support
• Unlimited PTO, bonus eligibility, and a culture that values authenticity, community, and impact
• Hybrid role (3 days/week onsite)

Must be local to the Twin Cities, and we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Full Stack Software Engineer

Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52394

A leading innovator in assistive communication technology is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer to help build AI-powered applications that enable real-time speech translation and accessibility in classrooms and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-impact engineering team and play a key role in developing production-grade software from the ground up—including a next-generation platform integrating real-time speech-to-text, translation, and cloud-based AI services.

What You’ll Do:

Build and scale full-stack applications across web and desktop
Integrate third-party AI services into real-time user-facing products
Architect and deploy cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Own features end-to-end in a fast-moving, collaborative environment

Why This Role:

Greenfield AI product development (no legacy constraints)
Direct impact on meaningful, real-world accessibility solutions
High ownership in a lean, collaborative team

** Cannot provide sponsorship at this time **

Director of IT & Cybersecurity (Minnesota-hybrid)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52370

A leading North American retail brand is seeking a Director of IT Operations to lead and modernize its enterprise IT ecosystem. This organization supports thousands of distributed locations and is investing heavily in scalable infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and security execution across a hybrid environment (cloud, co-location, and enterprise systems). You’ll drive reliability, resilience, and service quality while shaping how technology is delivered across the business.

What sets this apart:

Strategic seat at the leadership table (1 of 5 tech pillars)
Opportunity to break down silos and influence enterprise-wide change
High-impact initiatives including disaster recovery modernization and security evolution
Collaborative, values-driven culture with strong internal growth focus

If you’re a leader who blends technical credibility with strategic vision, we want to connect.

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