Sr. Project Manager & Programmer (ERP Implementation)

  • Location: Glendale Heights, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52299

A Chicago based manufacturer of precision industrial components is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a critical role in modernizing its technology landscape. With decades of steady growth and a strong reputation across automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets, this organization offers both stability and meaningful transformation work.

In this role, you’ll initially support and enhance a homegrown ERP platform, collaborating with a seasoned technical team. Within the first year, you’ll transition into a lead technical role driving ERP selection and implementation, influencing architecture, vendor decisions, and system integration.

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Minnesota)

  • Location: Eden Prairie , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52292

A leading industrial power solutions innovator in the Twin Cities is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to help design and advance cutting-edge control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a profitable, mid-sized engineering firm (60+ employees) where your work directly impacts real-world applications—from chip fabrication to advanced manufacturing processes.

The Role:
You’ll design and develop embedded firmware for power control systems, with a strong focus on fieldbus communication (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, etc.). This role offers high ownership—ideal for engineers who thrive in environments with autonomy and hands-on hardware interaction.

** Cannot provide sponsorship at this time **

IT Technician

  • Location: Minneapolis
  • Type: Contract To Hire
  • Job #52216

SkyWater Search is partnering with a fast-growing MSP looking to add an IT Technician (L2) to their team. Based in the Minneapolis area, this role offers the opportunity to stabilize systems, gain exposure to new areas in IT, and work with a small and growing team! 

We’re seeking a creative problem solving customer-oriented individual who is comfortable traveling to client sites in the Minneapolis area who is ready to take on more ownership. 

**Minnesota-based candidates only**

 

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52185

SkyWater has been retained by a regional bank ($5B-10B in total assets) with a strong presence across the Upper Midwest and Southwest to identify their Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
 
This organization is seeking to continue with their technology modernization efforts across IT, data, and information security. With nearly 30 branches across 4 states and over 100 years or serving rural and urban communities they are well positioned for the future. With a U.S. based technology team of approximately 50 FTEs and 3 Dir/VP level direct reports this CTO will spearhead several new initiatives and challenges; from establishing a true enterprise data strategy, cloud modernization, defining how AI can best serve the business, addressing technical debt, and prioritizing cybersecurity, there is no shortage of exciting work ahead.
 
The ideal candidate will have served in a banking / financial services or an adjacent domain IT leadership (1 or #2) role within a highly regulated environment, preferably with a software engineering / technology background. The candidate will have experience leading a professional services technology organization and develop processes that optimize team efficiency, deliver ROI for tech investments, and ensure that the technology roadmap is well aligned with broader company strategy. The candidate will have experience positioning an organization to remain tech forward while not chasing shiny objects and possess a strong mix of business and technology acumen. With this seat at the executive table, you will be a true business partner, not just a technologist and instrumental in making sure their technology + digital roadmap creates innovation aligned with business goals.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please apply directly.
 
No sponsorship is available and this position requires someone to be on-site in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Director of Security Programs (Minnesota-hybrid)

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52183

A leading healthcare organization undergoing transformation is seeking a Director of Security Programs to lead enterprise-wide Data Security initiatives.

Reporting directly to the CISO, this senior leadership role will drive strategic security programs across a complex, multi-division environment. This is not a tactical compliance role—it is a business-facing leadership mandate requiring influence without direct authority.

This is a direct-hire position with requirements to be in office on a hybrid-basis.

If you’re interested in learning more, please apply! 

Quantitative Developer

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52136

Our client is a well-established trading technology firm headquartered in Chicago. They are seeking a Quantitative Developer to join a small, highly collaborative team responsible for building and maintaining a suite of quantitative products that power trading, risk management, and analytics workflows.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on translating mathematical and statistical models into clean, production-grade code within a performance-sensitive trading environment.

Job Title: Quantitative Developer
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $150,000 – $190,000 base + annual bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Chief Technology Officer – (CTO)

  • Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52068

SkyWater has been retained by a regional bank ($5B-10B in total assets) with a strong presence across the Upper Midwest and Southwest to identify their Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
 
This organization is seeking to continue with their technology modernization efforts across IT, data, and information security. With nearly 30 branches across 4 states and over 100 years or serving rural and urban communities they are well positioned for the future. With a U.S. based technology team of approximately 50 FTEs and 3 Dir/VP level direct reports this CTO will spearhead several new initiatives and challenges; from establishing a true enterprise data strategy, cloud modernization, defining how AI can best serve the business, addressing technical debt, and prioritizing cybersecurity, there is no shortage of exciting work ahead.
 
The ideal candidate will have served in a banking / financial services or an adjacent domain IT leadership (1 or #2) role within a highly regulated environment, preferably with a software engineering / technology background. The candidate will have experience leading a professional services technology organization and develop processes that optimize team efficiency, deliver ROI for tech investments, and ensure that the technology roadmap is well aligned with broader company strategy. The candidate will have experience positioning an organization to remain tech forward while not chasing shiny objects and possess a strong mix of business and technology acumen. With this seat at the executive table, you will be a true business partner, not just a technologist and instrumental in making sure their technology + digital roadmap creates innovation aligned with business goals.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please apply directly.
 
No sponsorship is available and this position requires someone to be on-site in the Twin Cities, MN

Data Support Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52002

Job Title: Data Support Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Onsite for first 6 months, then hybrid 3 days onsite
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 base + bonus

A Chicago-based financial technology company is hiring a Data Client Support Analyst to support clients using historical datasets, analytics products, and APIs. This role works closely with Product, Data Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to ensure reliable data delivery and a high level of client service.

This position is well suited for candidates with Python experience, financial market data exposure, API experience, and prior client facing technical support experience. Licenses are a plus but not required.

Senior Software Engineer (Minnesota-hybrid)

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51774

SkyWater has partnered with a well-known company in the financial services industry. With international presence, and an established parent company, this Twin Cities-based subsidiary is looking to add a Senior Engineer to their Agile team of 12.

This company is targeting an individual that is highly technical, and highly curious as the launch an effort to move away from a monolithic, legacy platform in favor of a modern Microservices environment using the likes of Azure Devops, React, and other modern tools.

To be a fit for this position, we are targeting a background in engineering with C#.NET skills and exposure to SQL databases as they will be writing APIs to help move the ship towards modernization.

If you are local to the Twin Cities, coming from a Microsoft background, interested in modern tools, and want to continue to challenge yourself in a new environment – please apply today.

Cannot offer sponsorship, and must be willing to work onsite in the NW Metro 4x/week (1 day remote).

Client Support Analyst

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51675

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. 
  • Experience working with institutional trading firms.
  • 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!

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