Director of Applications<p>We are seeking a Director of Applications to join a growing company! If you are in a Senior Leadership position now with at least 10 years of development experience, LET'S TALK, this is the role for you! Play an instrumental part as the Director of Applications that involves providing strategic vision and leadership for the application development team, ensuring that technical direction aligns with business objectives. Come join a company with little bureaucracy and red tape - get things done! <strong> This role is onsite 5 days a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.</strong> To learn more about this new role within the organization, please apply now, call 319-362-8606, or email your resume confidentially to: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (additional contact information is on LinkedIn).</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Provide vision and leadership for the application development team, aligning technical direction with business objectives</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to set goals and measure the success of application initiatives</p><p>• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of PHP-based web applications, ensuring best practices in coding standards, security, and scalability</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation</p><p>• Make decisions about PHP frameworks, databases, and third-party integrations to build robust and efficient systems</p><p>• Evaluate and improve existing workflows and methodologies, enhance productivity and delivery</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, and operations, to ensure web applications meet user needs and business requirements</p><p>• Establish KPIs and SLAs for application performance, uptime, and customer satisfaction</p><p>• Introduce tools and frameworks for rigorous testing and monitoring.</p>Network Manager<p>We are looking for an experienced Network Manager (broad knowledge of Networks and Systems) to oversee and enhance our Client's organization's network infrastructure in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This includes project scoping, project prioritizing, project time tracking, and bringing organization to the department. This role involves being hands on ensuring the seamless operation of network systems, managing hardware and software configurations, and driving efficiency in cloud and backup technologies. If you are proactive and possess a strong technical background, we encourage you to apply, call 319-362-8606, or email your resume direct and confidential to: Shawn M Troy, Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (additional contact information is on LinkedIn). This is a NEW ROLE and requires most time being ONSITE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and maintain network operations using Cisco, Arista, and Meraki technologies to ensure optimal performance.</p><p>• Implement and oversee network infrastructure technologies to support business operations effectively.</p><p>• Manage the integration and utilization of cloud-based technologies to enhance system capabilities.</p><p>• Ensure network stability by managing Active Directory and backup systems with precision.</p><p>• Address and resolve issues related to computer hardware and perform configuration management tasks.</p><p>• Oversee contracts and vendor relationships related to network systems and services.</p><p>• Contribute to maintaining a reliable data center environment through proactive management.</p><p>• Collaborate on project scoping and planning to align network solutions with organizational goals.</p>