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Current searches which we are conducting for clients are listed below.  If interested and qualified for any which you see here, please email your resume to steve@hrstrategiestx.com.

Software Engineer

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Our client is an Austin-based organization who is operating at the heart of the revolution in AI-driven industrial systems, building the digital and cyber-physical infrastructure to deliver operational insights for its customers at every level.  They are in the process of changing the world at the intersection of industrial systems and advanced software. We are conducting a search for an entry-level or early-career Software Engineer to support a critical internal client team.  This is a full-time, on-site position in Austin, Texas. 

 

Please note that due to U.S. DOD security/defense-related project requirements, only United States Citizens will be considered for this position.  Individuals must also be eligible to obtain a U.S. DOD security clearance to qualify for this position.

 

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

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This role is ideal for someone who loves an in-person, dynamic environment, enjoys dealing with complex technical challenges, and is focused on getting the details right.

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  • Software Development and Architecture:

    • Help build, maintain, and test backend services.

    • Define, scope, and implement software features and services.

    • Assist Senior Software Engineers with all aspects of software architecture and design.

    • Write clean, well-organized code that contributes to the intended use case for the system.

 

  • Quality Assurance and Testing:

    • Run unit tests and integration tests to ensure the delivery of high-quality code.

    • Manage and improve the quality of the codebase and recommend technologies to improve solutions.

    • Develop test strategy and automation for distributed, event-driven systems on Kubernetes, including air-gapped, bare-metal installs.

    • Make test environments reproducible, observable, and secure, from laptop to on-premises rack.

    • Build/maintain CI/CD-driven test pipelines (unit, integration, e2e, performance, chaos).

    • Implement observability-first testing (logs/metrics/traces, SLO assertions).

 

  • Team Collaboration and Growth:

    • Work closely with senior engineers to learn best practices and grow technical skills.

    • Mentor team members in improving their coding skills through pair programming and conducting quality assurance checks.

    • Attend and contribute to daily stand-up, development meetings, and demo days.

 

Credentials and Experience Requirements

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  • Education: B.S./B.A. from an accredited four-year university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electric Engineering with a CS focus. Coding academy certifications are also welcomed and accepted.

  • Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a professional business environment.

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud platforms, containerization, and CI/CD tools.

  • Version Control: Ability to resolve Git conflicts.

  • Technical Capabilities (Must have two or more):

    • Golang proficiency.

    • CI/CD experience.

    • Experience in the creation, use, and orchestration of Docker containers.

    • Database engineering experience.

    • Asymmetric/symmetric encryption experience.

 

Soft Skills

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  • Communication: Clear and effective written and oral communication skills sufficient to accurately convey technical information.

  • Adaptability: The ability and desire to learn new technologies and swiftly implement effective solutions (Quick learning and problem-solving).

  • Initiative: The drive to identify and address inefficiencies, automate processes, and improve system reliability.

  • Collaboration: A team-first mentality and the ability to work collaboratively.

  • Startup Stamina: This role is at the intersection of industrial systems and advanced software and may sometimes require long hours, medical clearance for light labor, and occasional travel.

​IT Administrator​​
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Our client is a dynamic and growing short-line railroad operator and manufacturer of freight locomotives with operations across multiple states and Canada, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of their overall IT operations, bringing previously outsourced responsibilities in-house to ensure seamless technology support for their four short-line railroads, a locomotive manufacturing facility, and an affiliated Canadian entity. The IT Administrator will be the backbone of the organization’s technology operations, playing a critical role in ensuring system reliability, cybersecurity, and empowering users.

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The IT Administrator role will be based in Knoxville, Tennessee and will be responsible for a wide range of critical functions, including but not limited to:

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  • System & Network Management: Managing and maintaining servers, network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls), Office365, and email systems, ensuring high availability and top-notch performance.

  • User Support: Serving as the primary point of contact for all IT support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues for users across all locations (both remotely and on-site).

  • Security Enforcement: Protecting valuable data and intellectual property by enforcing robust security policies, conducting regular reviews, and managing patch updates and virus protection.

  • Project Leadership: Playing a key role in IT projects such as system upgrades, new software rollouts (including an upcoming Acumatica implementation), and hardware refreshes. This also involves vital documentation of all IT processes.

  • Disaster Recovery: Maintaining and testing backup systems and disaster recovery plans to ensure quick responses to any system outages.

  • Vendor & Asset Management: Overseeing IT hardware and software inventory, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring all software licenses are compliant.

 

The ideal candidate for the IT Administrator position should have:

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  • Proven experience in IT administration and support.

  • Strong knowledge of server, network, and cybersecurity best practices.

  • Experience with Office365 and email system management.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot a wide range of IT issues.

  • The qualities of a self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple priorities.

  • Willingness and availability to travel periodically within the United States and Canada.

  • Experience with or the ability to quickly learn systems like Misys, Field Squared, Sage 100, Solidworks, Onshape, CORE, and Acumatica.

 

This is an exciting chance to build, shape, and lead their IT function, offering a direct impact on their operations by ensuring the smooth running of critical systems that power their railroads and manufacturing. Our client offers a full-time, on-site position with competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing environment. Relocation assistance will be considered if required.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Senior Account Manager

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Client is a 50-year-old premiere electronic component manufacturer’s rep & technology company and is seeking a results-driven and entrepreneurial-minded professional who can assist us in our Account Manager Team.  The Senior Account Manager will drive the incremental growth objectives for key product lines for select accounts in the Austin, Texas area. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading semiconductors, passives, electromechanical, and board level products, plus creative solutions that curate these complementary products.


Responsibilities

  • Deliver against assigned business and pipeline goals while prioritizing an outstanding customer experience to customers and prospects.

  • Contribute to territory strategy in generating and developing business growth opportunities. Work with client ISR and FAE as a critical member of a sales team and work closely with client Partners (suppliers) - all to maximize business results in the territory and open up opportunities.

  • Drive business development, forecast accurately and achieve strategic goals.

  • Lead demand generation and promote campaigns from conception, planning, execution, and launch to post-launch analysis.

  • Leverage customer relationships and build new customer relationships to increase revenue in assigned region.

Qualifications

  • Engineering or Business Degree or equivalent educational background.

  • 6 to 10 years of industry experience as an Account Manager or FAE in the technology sector, preferably working for an OEM, Distributor, Manufacturer Rep or Supplier.

  • Experience using CRM system such as Salesforce.com, with the ability to work towards strategic goals in the technology industry.

  • Ability to increase associate selling at existing and new accounts.

  • Demonstrated skill and experience in acquiring new accounts and prospecting, maintaining existing accounts, and increasing revenue.

  • Goal oriented, self-motivated individual who is confident, thorough, and tenacious, analytical, detail-oriented and able to “zoom” in/out from the big picture to the minutiae.

  • Ability to build influential relationships and deliver results in a cross-functional environment.

  • Ability to effectively operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.

  • Effective organizational, project management, presentation and written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office - Excel and PowerPoint in particular

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