We’re excited to bring you our 89th Opportunities on the Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please contact Brittany Mascio at jobs@siliconprairienews.com with the listing and a short description of your company. We’re looking for all types of opportunities, from week-long projects to full-time positions. We hope to help you make a connection.
If you apply to one below, please make sure to mention that you found it on Silicon Prairie News.
Phenomblue – Experience Engineer iOS (Omaha)
Phenomblue is an interactive brand experience agency.
Our Experience Engineers are responsible for architecting, coordinating and developing digital experiences with an emphasis on developing rich interactive applications and games. They have a passion for problem solving and system design, and excel in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for an experienced (3-6 years) mobile developer to build native iOSapplications as well as mobile websites using leading interactive technologies such as jQuery and HTML5.
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Phenomblue – Experience Engineer Android (Omaha)
Phenomblue is an interactive brand experience agency.
Our Experience Engineers are responsible for architecting, coordinating and developing digital experiences with an emphasis on developing rich interactive applications and games. They have a passion for problem solving and system design, and excel in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for an experienced (3-6 years) mobile developer to build native Android applications as well as mobile websites using leading interactive technologies such as jQuery and HTML5.
AppShark – Sales and Marketing (Omaha)
AppShark delivers value-driven innovative software and technical services through custom applications, mobile, CRM – Salesforce.com, and web and social media.
Our Interns are asked to tap into their social and personal network and cold call into new leads. AppShark will provide resources and training to help you discover and build your markets, developing a successful pipeline of opportunities which will drive your compensation. AppShark believes training is a process, not an event. AppShark’s internship program is a valuable opportunity for students to combine classroom learning with a real-life view into what they could truly make of themselves. Earn college credit, a solid resume, and a wealth of knowledge in Technology and Sales Best Practices. For more information contact, matt.dillon@appshark.com
FirstComp – User Experience / Web Interaction Designer (Omaha)
FirstComp is a company focused on workers’ compensation.
The User Experience / Web Interaction Designer will have a role in design efforts for the development of FirstComp web application projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This individual will work closely with product managers, developers, engineers, and business users to identify, conceptualize, and optimize new functionality and features – and will continue owning the design process until the implementation has met a high standard of quality.
Dundee Venture Capital – Associate (Omaha)
Dundee Venture Capital is a growing VCs serving ecommerce and web services concepts.
Be the dog that caught the car. The ideal candidate must have four main skills/abilities:
- Technical- Monthly reporting on progress of portfolio companies, evaluate pipeline opportunities, coordinate due diligence.
- Analytical- Detailed business modeling, market research, competitive analysis
- Interpersonal- Communicate clearly with advisors and founders, network with other VC’s and private equity funds, prospect for deals.
- Entrepreneurial: May require hands-on at portfolio companies for extended periods of time. Must be proactive, organized and possess a wildly entrepreneurial spirit.
Big dogs should send their resumes to: mark@DundeeVentureCapital.com
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Experienced Academic Administrator (Lincoln)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public research university.
We’re advertising for an experienced academic administrator who wants his or her portfolio to include the creation of the Center for Mobile Media at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Professors of practice will create practical research questions whose answers will help them use mobile devices to inform and engage more people. Research professors will help answer those questions and then use the feedback from those in the field to create further research questions.
Hudl – Freelance Designer (Omaha or Lincoln)
Hudl helps sports teams connect around the video and data they need to win with simple online software.
Hudl helps teams connect around the video and data they need to win with simple online software. Coaches and athletes love us because we make watching and analyzing video online so easy.
You
- Thrive best in an environment working on tight deadlines and producing quality work quickly.
- Are passionate about design and telling the story of a product or service with sharp copy and crisp imagery.
- Know which details matter and how to push back and say “no.”
- Think that copywriting is crucial to any creative piece.
- Can get up to speed quickly on our specific design and style.
- Like being part of a smart team and working with them to Dominate
Hudl – UI Designer (Lincoln)
Hudl helps teams connect around the video and data they need to win with simple online software. Coaches and athletes love us because we make watching and analyzing video online so easy.
You
- Can recite the wisdom of Spool, Cooper, Tufte, Wroblewski and other giants in the field.
- Love seeing the world through someone else’s eyes building an interface that fits their mental model of the world.
- Are anxious to work on a variety of platforms and products (iPad, iPhone, Android, web app, thick-client desktop, etc.)
- Can tell the story of a product or service with sharp copy and crisp imagery.
- Sketch out your ideas on paper before you dive into your prototyping tool of choice (Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML & CSS)
- Know which details matter and how to push back and say “no.”
- Communicate your designs with developers and managers using the appropriate media and fidelity.
- Think that copywriting is crucial to building a great UI.
- Can’t wait to see real people use your designs in usability studies—even if it makes you grit your teeth.
Fampus – Director of Campus Representation (Lincoln, Neb; Ames, Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa)
Fampus is an events website exclusive to college students.
We want a people-person who loves an adventure. We look for the go-getters that are making things happen on their campus. They need to work hard, play hard, and know their campus like the back of their hand. Sound like you? This is a part time, paid position and a great way to gain experience in marketing, planning, event execution, and promotion. If you are interested in the position, send your resume and cover letter to Brittany@fampus.com!
Innovative Software Engineering – Software Engineer (Coralville, Iowa)
Innovative Software Engineering (ISE) is a leading full-service software development and system integration firm.
ISE is currently looking to add to our team due to growth. These would be full-time positions. ISE is a leading full-service software development and system integration firm specializing in developing telematics solutions, enterprise mobility applications and custom software tailored to our customers’ unique needs, the software engineer. For more information contact jobs@iseinc.biz.
QA Graphics – IT/customer support (Ankeny, Iowa)
QA Graphics is a company providing leading design solutions including GUIs, 3D graphics/animation and touchscreen applications.
QA Graphics is seeking an IT/customer support professional to begin an immediate full-time position at the company’s office in Ankeny. Applicants must be able to work productively with minimal supervision, and act as a leader within a team atmosphere. The company has experienced incredible growth over the last five years and continues to expand. For more information on how to apply, contact jobs@qagraphics.com.
QA Graphics – Graphic Specialist (Ankeny, Iowa)
QA Graphics is a company providing leading design solutions including GUIs, 3D graphics/animation and touchscreen applications.
QA Graphics is continuing to expand and is seeking a graphic specialist to help with our growing HVAC design group. This position is full-time and will be located at QA Graphics’ office in Ankeny, Iowa. We are looking for a full time graphics specialist with the ability to take existing control drawings and convert them into graphical images using a pre-configured symbol library with drag and drop functionality. They will also need to work productively with minimal supervision and be able to work in a team atmosphere. For more information on how to apply, contact jobs@qagraphics.com.
Pongr – Developer (Des Moines)
Pongr creates mobile photo-sharing and mobile marketing campaigns.
One of our next steps includes innovative mobile apps and we are looking for talented, passionate developers to build them. You should have experience designing and building apps for both the iOS and Android platforms. Part-time contract nights/weekends position to start, with long-term full-time if things work out well. Compensation includes cash and stock options.
Email jthompson@pongr.com and zcox@pongr.com with your info, including links to any apps you currently have in app stores.
Hatchlings – Marketing Director (Des Moines)
Hatchlings is a Facebook application.
The marketing director’s job will be to help Hatchlings grow from 3 million to 30 million users in 2012. Hatchlings is looking for a creative, action oriented, results driven, enthusiastic individual who is able to critically analyze data and track metrics to achieve results. It wants a thinker and a strategizer who is playing chess while their competitors are playing checkers.
Hatchlings – Community Manager (Des Moines)
Hatchlings is a Facebook application.
Hatchlings needs an enthusiastic, chipper leader for our large and vibrant fan community. The ideal candidate is one of those people who is always friendly, polite, and courteous even when the customer is not. Strong communication skills and writing abilities are required.
Eight Seven Central – Intern (Des Moines)
Eight Seven Central is custom screen printing and design firm, specializing in screenprinted t-shirts, web design, graphic design and logo creation.
Eight Seven Central is currently looking for a new intern. The dates are May 14th – August 3rd 2012. We are looking for someone with a good head on their shoulders. Design experience expected. Screen Printing experience is a plus. Application process ends April15th.
Locusic – Recruitment Volunteers and Interns (Des Moines)
Locusic is an internet radio service that lets you discover local music.
We’re looking for band recruitment volunteers and interns. Get involved in making Locusic even bigger and better than it is now! Contact Jake Kerber at jake@locusic.com if you’re interested
Blue Compass Interactive – Web Developer (Des Moines)
Blue Compass Interactive is a Midwest web design, development, and online marketing company.
We are looking for a developer to work both independently and hand in hand with a lead developer on website projects. The developer will need to be organized, stay on schedule and meet deadlines, and work well with the lead developer. Skills in .NET 2.0 or higher, MySQL database creation, database queries, and HTML/CSS are essential, with knowledge of Photoshop, and solid organizational and communication skills being looked favorably upon.
Pipeline – Program Director (Kansas City)
Pipeline seeks an energetic executive to work with president to help build and sustain the PIPELINE Fellowship program and related entrepreneurial programming. The position assists the preseident in curriculum development financial organization, fundraising efforts, publications, outreach and many other areas with the company.
For more information email jcobb@pipelineentrepreneurs.com
Keyhole Software – Senior Software Developer (Kansas City)
Keyhole Software is a “boutique” software development firm that provides consulting, education and custom software development services.
With strong experience in Java, this person would have a passion for quality software, a need to innovate and a personality that thrives in the team-based, “think-tank” environment around Keyhole. Keyhole consultants are flexible, love overcoming technical challenges, and enjoy the variety that comes in consulting. Strong knowledge of object-orientated programming is a must, as this position includes the design / development of software in primarily JEE environments.
To apply, please email your resume to Lauren Fournier at lfournier@keyholesoftware.com.