I’m working with a long-time mid-size SaaS client (high growth + PE backed) to bring on a remote Engineering Manager. They are looking for someone who has climbed the technical ranks who as at least a couple years of being a Software Engineering Manager / Lead Engineer over a product team building web-based apps. If you are a servant leader and strong communicator that brings people, process, technology management experience to the table we should connect.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Trade Application Support Analyst
SkyWater is partnering with a FinTech Company in downtown Chicago to expand its client support team.
This is a newly created position with great visibility, room for advancement, and the opportunity to work with current-generation technology. They’re also offering good pay, benefits and hybrid flexibility after 6 months.
Here’s what they’re looking for:
- Experience in the Finance Industry and a Four-year degree
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, C#, or other languages and US Equities and Derivatives Market
- Willingness to obtain SIE, Series 7, 6, and 63.
- FIX Protocol, and application support experience are recommended.
- Ability to commute to their office downtown
No visa sponsorship is available.
If you’re interested, let me know!
Senior Software Engineer
We are partnering with a Financial Services company looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their team!
This organization has been around for over 100 years and has an incredible culture, employee tenure, collaborative spirit, and room for growth within the IT field.
If you have experience working with the .Net framework, relational databases, and JavaScript please apply!
*Must be local to the Quad Metropolitan area*
Database Administrator
We are partnering with a Financial Services company looking to add a Database Administrator to their team!
This organization has been around for over 100 years and has an incredible culture, employee tenure, collaborative spirit, and room for growth within the IT field.
If you have experience working as a Database Administrator utilizing the Microsoft technology stack, please apply!
*Must be local to the Quad Metropolitan area*
Cloud Operations Manager
SkyWater Search Partners has been engaged by a fast-growing SaaS organization to identify a Cloud Operations Manager. This newly created role will play a critical part in overseeing the availability, performance, and security of the organization’s cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of hands-on technical leadership, team management, and strategic thinking to shape the future of the company’s cloud infrastructure.
Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Architect, this leader will guide a small team of Engineers, manage relationships with key service providers, and drive operational excellence in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
This is a full-time, permanent position and we are targeting a Minnesota-based candidate that does not require Visa sponsorship.
Interested candidates may confidentially connect with a recruiter at SkyWater Search Partners to learn more about this opportunity.
Applications Manager
SkyWater is partnering PE backed construction company to help find their first Applications Manager.
This position will work directly with the VP of IT & help manage complex technical transitions, including system carve-out, integration, and optimization of business applications. Also, focusing on supporting and managing their SAP S/4HANA system in a private cloud environment.
This is a hybird role – 3 days onsite & two days at home. Base (120-145k) + bonus (10%).
***Local candidates in Chicago only & this role cannot support sponsopship***
Director of IT
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead and manage all aspects of its information technology infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the company’s IT strategy, ensuring reliable systems performance, security, and efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with a strong technical background and a collaborative leadership style.
Key Responsibilities:
- IT Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement a technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of four IT professionals across support, infrastructure, and systems.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to improve business processes.
- Infrastructure & Systems Management
- Oversee the maintenance and performance of servers, networks, databases, cloud environments, and end-user computing.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of enterprise systems, including ERP platforms and remote site connectivity.
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Implement and monitor security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and data protection measures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and data privacy regulations.
- Application Support & Vendor Management
- Lead the support, integration, and optimization of core business applications (including ERP and CRM systems).
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, service providers, and consultants to ensure high-quality services and cost-effective solutions.
- Operational Excellence & Project Delivery
- Lead technology-related projects across departments, from design through implementation.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate IT effectiveness and team productivity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of networking, security, infrastructure, cloud services (Azure, AWS), and enterprise systems.
- Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Traits:
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented, and adaptable.
- Experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution business environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement and process automation
This organization provides competitive compensation and benefits to attract excellent talent. They also focus on individuals who prioritize life outside of their career with work/life balance in mind for all employees. If you’re interested in at least learning more about this role and company, SkyWater would be happy to share further details.
Senior DevOps Engineer
Our client is in the IT Services space; they work with clients in professional services to become more Agile and adopt DevOps practices. They are a small group in the West Twin Cities Metro but they are growing with plans to double the size of their IT group in the next year.
You would join the team that helps their clients automate multi-clouds, multi-vendors, processes, applications and infrastructure. You will work with modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes and Terraform (or similar), just to name a few. We are looking for someone with not just the technical acumen and strong desire to learn new technology platforms, but someone that also has excellent soft skills. They want to give this individual the opportunity to direct the activities of other engineers as a project lead as well, if that’s something you’re interested in taking on. This is great role for someone who enjoys being in a team-centric work environment where you can bounce ideas off each other, while also developing in your own career.
You can work from home 100% of the time, but if you miss office-life they do have a location in the West Metro.
Cannot require sponsorship
Applications Architect (SAP)
SkyWater is partnered with a Twin Cities based company to help find their next IT Applications Architect. This client is in manufacturing, and they have a few thousand employees domestically. This role is open to due to an upcoming retirement. In this position you will act as a SME and define architecture across SAP modules company wide.
We are looking for candidates that are local to the greater Twin Cities area who are willing to be onsite at least 1 day a week and do not require sponsorship.
NetSuite Administrator (Minnesota only)
SkyWater has partnered with a medical device company West of the Twin Cities to support their NetSuite operations. They’re looking for someone with 3-5 years of ERP experience who are comfortable working on reporting.
They’ve been growing rapidly and offer great benefits, competitive pay, and an awesome opportunity to positively impact society.
If you know NetSuite administration or development, we currently have four different positions we can talk about (including this one). If you’re even considering a move right now, please apply!
