Horizontal Talent

About the Company

"Treat your clients, consultants and internal employees well, and never stop innovating." - Jeremy Langevin, Cofounder & CEO, Horizontal Talent

Since Horizontal's formation in 2003, these words have been the guiding perspective that has delivered continual growth and helped us build lasting partnerships with clients and consultants around the world.

Adapting to market shifts, evolving technology and changing workforce trends, we've stayed ahead of our competitors by focusing on people and innovation.

As a privately held, minority-owned business, we take the long view - investing in our team, fostering diversity and expanding our offerings like Talent Board, our AI-powered hiring platform.

Whether you're looking for short-term support, specialized teams at scale or full project delivery, our talent, team and project solutions will ensure your IT, marketing and business strategy needs are met.

And if you're searching for a contract or long-term position, we're here to help you find your next great opportunity today.

From the U.S. and India to Malaysia and Australia, our mission is to empower businesses and job seekers alike.

Simply put, we help the world work better.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Horizontal Talent

Job Title

Systems Administrator

Job Description

**Job Title:** Systems Administrator **Role Summary:** Maintain and secure Windows-based infrastructure, including servers, networks, and virtual environments. Provide system installation, patching, troubleshooting, and documentation while collaborating with the infrastructure team to optimize workflows in a hybrid setting. **Expectations:** - Ensure system configurations remain secure and reliable. - Perform software installations, upgrades, and patch evaluations. - Resolve technical issues promptly and escalate when necessary. - Maintain clear documentation of configurations and backup procedures. - Contribute to team projects and continuous improvement initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage Windows server environments and associated hardware. - Administer Cisco routing, BGP/IP protocols, and VMware virtualization. - Develop and run PowerShell scripts for automation tasks. - Support network services and troubleshoot connectivity problems. - Document system settings, backup strategies, and process changes. - Collaborate with infrastructure team to streamline project workflows. **Required Skills:** - ≥5 years experience as a Systems Administrator in a Windows environment. - Proficient with Cisco routing, network protocols, BGP/IP, and VMware. - Strong PowerShell scripting abilities for automation. - Solid understanding of system security best practices. - Effective teamwork and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field **or** equivalent professional experience. - Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware VCP) are preferred but not mandatory.

Greenwood village, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

07-11-2025

Company Name

Horizontal Talent

Job Title

SQA Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** SQA Analyst **Role Summary:** Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst responsible for designing, executing, and managing QA strategies for financial and economic software applications. Works collaboratively with product delivery, development, and technical partners to ensure high quality, secure, and reliable software releases. **Expectations:** - Deliver end‑to‑end testing coverage, including functional, performance, security, and regression testing. - Maintain accurate defect documentation and traceability at all stages of the SDLC. - Communicate QA metrics and quality metrics to stakeholders. - Actively participate in agile ceremonies and provide input on feature readiness. - Continuously improve QA processes, tooling, and best practices. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases from business requirements. 2. Execute manual and automated tests for .NET, Java, JavaScript, and related web services. 3. Use BDD frameworks and test automation tools to enhance test efficiency. 4. Identify, log, and track defects; collaborate with developers to resolve issues. 5. Review and validate software releases for reliability, performance, and security. 6. Provide quality status updates and metrics to cross‑functional teams. 7. Support continuous integration / continuous delivery pipelines and testing environments. 8. Mentor junior QA team members and share best practices. **Required Skills:** - 6+ years in software QA and testing. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Expertise in QA processes, test design, defect management, and reporting. - Proficient with manual testing and automated test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber). - Comfortable in agile environments, cloud-based delivery, and finance‑sector applications. - Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Certifications such as ISTQB Advanced, CSM, or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory).

Kansas city, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

10-11-2025

Company Name

Horizontal Talent

Job Title

Full Stack .Net Developer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Full Stack .Net Developer **Role Summary:** Deliver end‑to‑end development of APIs and cloud‑enabled applications using .NET, React, Node.js, Python, and AWS. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to migrate legacy systems to the cloud, enhance user experience, and sustain high application quality through continuous integration and deployment. **Expectations:** * Design, code, test, and deploy scalable web services and front‑end components. * Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to pipeline automation. * Troubleshoot production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders. * Stay current with emerging cloud, containerization, and framework technologies to improve architecture and delivery processes. **Key Responsibilities:** * Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs for existing .NET applications. * Lead migration of on‑premises applications to AWS, utilizing services such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, and CloudFormation. * Develop front‑end interfaces with React, ensuring responsive design and integration with backend APIs. * Create, configure, and manage Docker containers, orchestrate with Kubernetes, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions). * Write reusable, high‑quality code in .NET Core, Node.js, Python, and related technologies. * Perform unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing; review code and conduct peer reviews. * Analyze and resolve production incidents; document known issues and preventive actions. * Collaborate with data engineers to optimize SQL and NoSQL database interactions. * Engage in capacity planning, performance tuning, and security hardening of applications. **Required Skills:** * 5+ years full‑stack development experience. * Proficient in React, Node.js, SQL, Python, and .NET Core. * Hands‑on experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, EKS, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda). * Experienced with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling. * Strong grasp of SDLC, Git source control, branching strategies, and release orchestration. * Ability to diagnose complex issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement solutions. * Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative team player. **Required Education & Certifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). * Valid AWS Certified Developer – Associate or equivalent cloud certification is preferred.

Greenwood village, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

14-11-2025

Company Name

Horizontal Talent

Job Title

Sr IT Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Sr IT Project Manager Role Summary: Lead medium‑to‑large, complex IT initiatives from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while aligning technology solutions with business strategy. Expectations: Own multiple concurrent enterprise‑level projects (budget $1M+), govern every phase, maintain PMO compliance, deliver measurable business outcomes, and mentor junior project staff. Key Responsibilities: • Drive end‑to‑end project lifecycle for multiple initiatives. • Define scope, goals, deliverables, schedules, and resource plans. • Forecast and monitor budgets, track variance, present financial reports. • Identify, document, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies. • Lead steering‑committee and executive status meetings; maintain clear communication. • Coordinate cross‑functional teams and serve as primary vendor liaison. • Mentor and coach junior PMs or Business Analysts. • Champion PMO process improvement, template development, and tool adoption. • Enforce governance, documentation standards, and compliance with PMBOK/Agile/hybrid frameworks. • Support change management activities around technology deployments. Required Skills: • Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution. • Financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Proficient in PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow). • Expertise in Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid development lifecycles. • Ability to manage multiple high‑priority projects in a dynamic environment. • Proven metrics tracking: on‑time, on‑budget, on‑scope delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, and PMO compliance. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. • 8–15 years total experience, including 5–10 years of IT project management, managing $1M+ budgets. • PMP certification preferred; CSM or PMI‑ACP preferred.

Minneapolis, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

14-11-2025