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Web developer, account executive, media specialist and 28 more

July 27, 2012 by Brittany Mascio & Kelsey Supenski

We're excited to bring you our 112th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using our Job Board Submission form that will help us to list the available jobs in a timely manner with the correct information. Submit your available positions by noon each Thursday to be included in the weekly Friday post.

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We're looking for all types of opportunities, from week-long projects to full-time positions. We hope to help you make a connection. Contact Brittany Mascio at jobs@siliconprairienews.com with any questions.

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PHP or .NET Developer - Blend Interactive (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Blend Interactive in Sioux Falls specializes in custom design and development for web and mobile, including content strategy.

We're looking for Web developer to work on either the LAMP (mostly all PHP) or .Net stacks (note the usage of "or" -- you don't need to know both; we're interested in either skillset). In addition, we're looking for someone who knows HTML, CSS, and jQuery. We'd like someone with a content management background and who understands the transcendent principles of content management, like how to structure a repository, manage templating, define workflow and permissions, etc. Additionally, we'd like someone who takes pride in their code. We're big on clean, object-oriented programming around here, so you need to understand concepts like design patterns, inheritance, encapsulation, abstraction, polymorphism, and so on.

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Server-Side Developer - Blend Interactive (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Blend Interactive is a full-service web development firm. 

We're looking for Web developer to work on either the LAMP (mostly all PHP) or .Net stacks (note the usage of "or" -- you don't need to know both; we're interested in either skillset). In addition to the server-side language, we're looking for someone who knows HTML, CSS, and jQuery.

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Marketers - Front Flip (Kansas City)

Front Flip is turning traditional customer engagement on its head. From the shop on the corner to the global brand, we help businesses connect with their customers through fun in-store experiences and targeted mobile outreach.

Four marketing positions are available at Front Flip: Marketing Programs Manager, Senior Marketing Specialist, Marketing Coordinator and Market Development Representative. Email Josh at josh@frontflip.com if you think you may be interested. It's a fun and exciting company to work for and it's right here in Overland Park!

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E-commerce Strategist - Digital Evolution Group (Kansas City)

Digital Evolution Group is a full-service e-consultancy specializing in interactive web development, integrated e-commerce, and social media strategies.

Digital Evolution Group is seeking an Ecommerce Strategist to lead a variety of projects, including corporate websites, complex intranets, B2C and B2B ecommerce, client portals and a number of complex integrations. Applicants must have at least 4 years demonstrated ecommerce experience working in a client facing role. This is an exciting opportunity as we are growing exponentially and working with several high profile clients. Our highly entrepreneurial, collaborative, and dynamic environment is the perfect place for smart, motivated people to make an impact. With competitive benefits and a dedication to work-life balance, we are also a great place to work.

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Sitecore Developer - Digital Evolution Group (Kansas City)

Digital Evolution Group is a full-service e-consultancy specializing in interactive web development, integrated e-commerce, and social media strategies.

Digital Evolution Group is seeking a Sitecore Developer to build, implement and deploy new complex web sites and applications. This is an opportunity to work with high profile clients and provide clean solutions to challenging problems. Our highly entrepreneurial, collaborative, and dynamic environment is the perfect place for smart, motivated people to make an impact. With competitive benefits and a dedication to work-life balance, we are also a great place to come work.

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Mobile Apps Programmer - Cognovant, Inc. (Kansas City)

Cognovant builds mobile, personal health record technology such as our PocketHealth app that empowers people to own and manage their health and wellness.

This is a unique opportunity to grow with a new company. Push the envelope of the mobile platform and challenge your skills to create cutting-edge applications. We have a flexible environment with a small, dynamic team. As a programmer, you will be responsible for implementing, coding, and unit-testing our Personal Health Record, application modules, external system integrations.

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Support - Swappa (Kansas City)

Swappa is a marketplace for buying and selling gently used Android devices.

Swappa is looking to hire a very part-time (less than 10 hours a week) "support person". The site has been a one-man show since the beginning, and now I'm looking to enroll some help taking great care of our buyer and sellers (the most important job on the site). The work would be easy, as long as you are empathetic and patient. And you have to have bought and/or sold on Swappa before.

For more information, contact Ben Edwards info@swappa.com

Mobile Front End Developer - Intouch Solutions (Kansas City)

Intouch Solutions Inc. is the leader in digital integration for pharmaceutical marketing. 

As a mid-level front-end developer you will work closely with creative design and mobile back-end developers to create highly interactive HTML5/CSS3 based content for mobile and tablet based applications. Candidtates able to demonstrate experience in mobile Web technoogies and/or IOS/Android development are preferred but not required. Our ideal developer should be efficient in deisgn toolsets and the methods of transforming creative elements for use as HTML based content.

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Web/UI Designer/Developer - Sporting Innovations (Kansas City)

Sporting Innovations is focused on developing and deploying next-generation technology to support the sports and entertainment industry, as well as its patrons.

Sporting Innovations is seeking a full-time Web/UI Designer/Developer with the skills to excel in a fast-paced, entreprenurial environment. The ideal candidate must have experience architecting and coding single-page applications and experience with Javascript, JQuery, CSS, HTML5, and AJAX.

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CTO and General Partner, Senior C# Developer - Triskai (Kansas City)

Triskai, Inc. is a start-up software development company with products and services serving a particular niche within a dedicated industry.

Minimum Required Skills: C++, ASP.NET, C#, Ajax, WCF, MVP, HTML, JavaScript

C# Developer is being sought for a SaaS Company. We are unique niche company with extensive experience and success in our Industry. We are seeking a Professional Software Engineer to lead the development and implementation of this highly specialized set of software tools and applications for clients in North America.

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Digital Systems Manager - CDS Global (Des Moines)

CDS Global provides outsourced business solutions delivering innovative and flexible eCommerce, order management, fulfillment, payment processing and marketing services.  

Responsibilities include:

  • Assigns programming tasks based on work priorities.
  • Maintains and monitors all task related information.
  • Reviews on regular basis all tasks with requestor(s).
  • Reviews and approves all group activities to ensure quality software products.
  • Facilitates communications between requestor(s) and Software Development staff.
  • Conducts staff performance evaluations and administers compensation plan.
  • Maintains confidential files.
  • Submits all status reports as requested to manager.
  • Complies with Software Development business practices and standards.
  • Assists staff with career development.

Senior Developer/Programmer - BettrLife (Des Moines)

BettrLife is a health and wellness technology firm committed to aiding individuals and families in their effort to live healthier lives.

Des Moines BettrLife is looking for a Senior Developer to join their innovative team of skilled programmers. This position will begin with PHP web development but could also include Android/Java, iOS/ObjectiveC and C++ libraries. The current development team is fluent in multiple languages and is encouraged to move between projects.

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QA Manager - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices.

  • Ensures our products and applications meet both Syncbak's and customers' standards of quality
  • Produces test plans for our varied product lines
  • Works with developers and technical personnel on daily basis
  • Cross browser and cross platform quality
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Great problem solver
Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Data Analysis Developer - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices.

  • Responsible for the build-out of our reporting infrastructure including data warehouse
  • Responsible for the development of internal and consumer reports and dashboards
  • Assists management in looking for trends and performs varied analysis relative to usage of Syncbak products and applications
  • Strong understanding of SQL Server 2008, Reporting Services, and developing in the .NET environment/framework
  • Experience with existing platforms that could be quickly leveraged
  • Collaborates with management to identify needs and potential opportunities
Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Account Executive - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices.

  • Establish and maintain business relationships with TV stations
  • Sell stations on the benefits of carriage on the Syncbak mobile platform
  • Assist partners with the various tools used to manage content carried on the platform
  • Keep partners abreast of new features and benefits of the platform
  • Provide excellent service to partner stations carried on the platform
  • Excellent written and oral communication required
  • Proven success in customer service or sales required
  • Technical aptitude very helpful
Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Senior .Net Developers - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices.

Candidate requirements:

  • Thorough understanding of the .Net framework using C# to design, implement, deploy, and support high traffic, high availability web and windows applications.
  • Experience developing web services
  • Expert in C#, javascript, jquery, HTML, DHTML, XML, AJAX, JSON, etc.
  • Understanding of MVC highly desirable
  • SQL Server experience a plus
Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Senior Android Developers - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices. 

  • Design and develop cutting-edge, complex mobile applications using the Android development platform and libraries
  • Strong understanding of the different versions of Android and how to tackle and troubleshoot OS/device specific issues
  • Strong experience working with the Android SDK and application framework
  • Experience utilizing web services on the Android platform
  • Experience with Flash video streaming and other streaming technologies a plus
  • Strong user experience/user design for Android platform
  • Understanding of SQL Server and .NET experience a plus
Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Senior Database Developers - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices. 

  • Thorough understanding of the elements of database design and implementation
  • Deep understanding of data modeling and entity relationships
  • Ability to translate user business requirements into a database model
  • Expert in TSQL and writing stored procs, functions, etc.
  • Report writing/Reporting Services and the ability to create a front-facing reporting application for our customers
  • Database tuning and optimization
  • .Net development experience in C# using MVC architecture a plus

Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Senior Flash Developers - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices. 

  • Strong understanding and knowledge of the Flash CSS environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of Flash, Flex, and Air APIs.
  • Proficiency in ActionScript 3.0, CSS, javascript, HTML, XML, etc.
  • Understanding of Flash streaming technologies including the Flash Media Server and Flash Media Live Encoder
  • In depth understanding of other streaming technologies and architectures a plus (CDN’s, Amazon S3, etc.)

Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Senior iOS Developers - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices. 

  • Design and develop cutting-edge, complex mobile applications using the iOS development platform.
  • Strong experience with all iPhone and iPad platforms using iOS 5.x
  • Objective –C with a portfolio of completed applications and/or 3+ years working in the mobile iOS environment
  • Proven understanding of iPhone/iPad application architecture, deployment, implementation, and configuration
  • Strong familiarity with the iOS SDK to implement features depending on location services, push notifications, audio/video, touch and gesture frameworks, etc.
  • Mac OS X experience desirable
  • Understanding of HTTP services (XML and/or JSON)
  • Understanding of streaming technologies highly desirable
  • Strong user experience/user design for iOS platform a plus

Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com 

Streaming Media Architects - Syncbak (Marion, Iowa)

Syncbak is media technology company that has created an internet TV platform and consumer destination for live broadcast TV on connected devices. 

  • Provide design guidance for developers relative to streaming technologies for mobile, smart TV’s, and the web.
  • Working experience with live streaming.
  • Thorough understanding of diverse streaming technologies, protocols, and platforms (RTP, RTMP, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Flash Media Server/Flash Media Live Encoder, WOWZA, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Understanding of Amazon’s S3 environment
  • In depth knowledge of WOWZA configuration and plug-in capabilities
  • In depth knowledge of video en coding and transcoding standards (H.264, MPEG-4, etc.)
  • Understanding of how to utilize CDNs to support large volumes of viewers
  • Understanding of network latency and buffering requirements for consumption of video on various devices

Send your resume to careers@syncbak.com

Digital Producer – The Integer Group Midwest (Des Moines)

The Integer Group is one of the world’s fastest growing and leading retail and promotional marketing agencies.

This position will be responsible for the following:
• Ensures all paperwork is complete, accurate and timely. Distills complex discussions into actionable next steps and communicates actionable steps and timing to appropriate parties.
• Works with project team to develop time estimates and scope based on project definition.
• Assists in reviewing projects for accuracy and functionality.
• Develops timelines, schedule and monitor projects for timeliness, accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinates the team to meet timing and budget requirements.
• Identifies and clearly communicates project issues to the internal team and helps attain resolution.

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Digital Art Directors – The Integer Group Midwest (Des Moines)

The Integer Group is one of the world’s fastest growing and leading retail and promotional marketing agencies. 

In particular, you would:
• Conceive, develop and manage an exceptional Digital Creative product.
• Apply brand systems, typography, photography, color and other elements appropriately to create innovative digital solutions that meet user and client needs.
• Visualize, design and conceptualize effective interaction design and leading edge user experience.
• Extend existing visual systems/brand guidelines across all mediums with moderate design changes or interpretation.
• Collaborate with strategy, media, account and business development teams to create and develop new business opportunities.
• Embrace web standards and principles and speak intelligently about them.

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Project Manager - Elevate (Omaha)

Elevate is a Brand Strategy & Design Shop. Beyond that, a culture of passionate people doing the work we love for a purpose greater than ourselves.

 Team member for recruitment will have:

  • Strong listening and communication skills for communicating across boundaries of project management, design, development and clients.
  • Strong organizational and management skills for implementing milestones and tasks and managing a variety of timelines.
  • Experience drafting project proposals to include deliverables, itemized costs, and timeline estimates.
  • Knowledge of web and mobile design and development lingo, including an overall understanding of user interface, user experience and development.
  • Familiarity with project management software.
  • Experience and/or training in project management.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
For more information, please contact jobs@elevate.co

Senior Systems Engineer - Benaissance Blog (Omaha)

The Benaissance executive team consists of former administrators and senior technical professionals with more than 100 years of combined industry experience. Together they are a thought-leader in revolutionizing benefits administration.

 The candidate filling this role will be in charge of maintaining the computer hardware infrastructure for Benaissance. Designing and implementing computer systems, software and networks includes defining complex system requirements, determining system specifications, processes and working parameters.

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Web Developer - Rebel Interactive (Omaha)

Rebel Interactive is a breakthrough Branding Agency, delivering branded Websites and Videos for our clients.

We are adding a full-time Rebel Web Developer - someone who loves to code and believes technology is the answer to all things. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn and contribute. Some of our keywords: open source, php, inspired by technology, momentum, and transformation! We offer a salary and commissions, benefits, paid time off, and a group of Rebel rock stars to back up your code. To be considered, submit a quick video introducing yourself to jobs@rebel-interactive.com. Tell us a little about yourself, why you want to become a Rebel... and show us what you can do with technology.

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Online Media Specialist - Kiewit (Omaha)

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. 

The candidate will be responsible for helping protect and build Kiewit's reputation and improve communication by strategically managing online media inside and outside the company. This includes planning and executing against company strategies for corporate, district and project-related web sites, internal SharePoint sites and external/internal social media.The candidate will work closely with business partners across the organization, providing training, consulting and other guidance to help employees maximize online media to improve operational results. Kiewit's culture is built on high performance and demands a person with high attention to detail, a focus on moving the needle for the business, and strong time management skills. 

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Digital Engagement, Copywriting & Social Media Internships - USstoragesearch.com (Omaha)

USstoragesearch.com is an award winning website founded in 2004 in Omaha, Neb. It is the largest website in the storage industry.

Are you interested in learning the importance of quality, engaging and responsible online content? We are offering the opportunity to learn how the power of your written word impacts an online business. We are expanding this wildly popular internship program and have immediate openings available as well as Fall Semester opportunities. This internship is geared towards copywriters, journalists, bloggers, social media enthusiasts and marketing students. The position will center around content creation – not just words to fill a space - we are looking for engaging & enjoyable you, your family and your friends would want to read.

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Entry Level Web Designer/Developer – Turnpost (Omaha)

Turnpost Creative Group is a creative agency offering marketing, branding, graphic design, advertising and web development services in Omaha.

We have an immediate opening for an entry level web developer/designer. Desired skills include:

  • Good understanding of HTML, CSS, web standards and Wordpress
  • PHP, Javascript, and MySQL
  • Proficiency in MAC environment
  • Skills in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proactive to learn, research and development

Web Developer – Stone Fin Technology (Lincoln)

Stone Fin Technology is a custom software development team that works with businesses to build, modify and integrate any software system they are looking for or working with.

You would work mainly in html+css+javascript, and occasionally with our ASP.NET MVC backends with c# and SQL Server. Sound scary? No worries, we’ll get you up to speed if you don’t have a lot of experience with the .NET stack. Great developers can pick up new technologies quickly; show us what you can do and we’ll go from there.

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.NET Developer – Stone Fin Technology (Lincoln)

Stone Fin Technology is a custom software development team that works with businesses to build, modify and integrate any software system they are looking for or working with. 

You'll work on .NET based desktop applications, as well as on our various web development projects. Super Mega bonus points if you speak XAML and SQL, but those aren't necessary. We love c# but we have some legacy VB apps. If you only know one we'll invest in you to get you up to speed in the other. Great developers can pick up new technologies quickly and that's a requirement here. Our clients move fast so we move faster.

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