firstPRO, Inc

Manage and lead the administration, roadmap, and daily operations of Agile project management tools like Microsoft ADO and Jira, including developing dashboards, training, and collaborating with teams and vendors. | Bachelor's degree, 3 years Agile product development experience, 1 year Azure DevOps administration experience, with preferred certifications in Agile or project management. | Contract to Hire 3 days onsite in Newton The Delivery Systems Administrator is responsible for managing the roadmap and the day-to-day operations of project management/delivery systems such as Microsoft ADO and Jira. The ideal candidate will have previous experience administering Agile project management/delivery tools, maximizing tool functionality, developing enhanced BI/Analytics, troubleshooting and leading project management tool implementations. The incumbent will be a creative self-starter able to recommend creative, user friendly, technical solutions to support Agile delivery best practices. The incumbent will work closely with Tool vendors, Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Project Managers, Release Train Engineers and other supporting IT SMEs (infosec, infrastructure, etc) to ensure that delivery systems yield maximum value with minimum technical and business risk. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Project Delivery Systems Administration and Leadership • Lead use of Microsoft Azure DevOps and project management tooling ecosystem across product and engineering teams • Plan and execute a comprehensive roadmap strategy for Microsoft ADO, Microsoft Project, Jira, Planview PPM Pro, and Monday.com • Manage Supporting day-to-day project management tooling operations • Design and develop enhanced executive and delivery team dashboards and reports • Develop and deliver training to Agile delivery teams • Collaborate with Agile delivery teams to align tool with delivery methodology • Collaborate with vendor partners and internal IT partners to design and put in place effective solutions • Monitor and troubleshoot application environment to minimize business downtime • Lead and execute testing of fixes and new features • Stay up to date on the latest technologies and best practices Agile (SAFe/Scrum) Skills • Understand Agile (SAFe/Scrum) delivery methodologies • Understand Scrum and Kanban board management best practices • Understand metric best practices (Velocity, Burndowns, WIP Limits, Cycle Time, Lead Time, etc.) Communication • Lead system roadmap strategy reviews • Communicate system changes to end user population • Ensure that feedback from key business owners is fully acknowledged and incorporated into functional specifications, process flow diagrams and project plans to give business leaders the confidence that they are being heard and that their needs will be met • Serve as a communication bridge between product and developers to facilitate understanding of initial requirements, questions, and changes across these groups. • Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion • Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully for business and technical audiences Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field • 3 years of Experience working in Agile-based product development organizations • 1 year of Microsoft Azure DevOps System Administration experience Preferred Qualifications: • Prefer that candidate has 1 or more of these certifications, but not required: • Certifications – Azure Devops Solutions Expert or other related training. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or other related certifications

Lead design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and automation, manage CI/CD pipelines, enforce DevSecOps practices, and mentor junior engineers. | 10+ years in Cloud/DevOps/SRE with senior-level responsibilities, strong AWS and container orchestration expertise, scripting skills, observability experience, and knowledge of cloud security and compliance. | firstPRO is partnered with a mission-driven software and product organization that is expanding its engineering and cloud capabilities. We are seeking a Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability. This senior-level role is ideal for engineers passionate about cloud architecture, automation, security, and cross-functional collaboration across software development, QA, IT operations, and security teams. You will help drive scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments, contribute to DevOps governance, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the organization s cloud strategy and best practices. Key Responsibilities • Architect, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions (primarily AWS; Azure or hybrid/on-prem deployments a plus). • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools. • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. • Ensure high availability, performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance across cloud environments. • Implement DevSecOps best practices, including IAM policies, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and regulatory compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR). • Build and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS. • Maintain and optimize observability and monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Datadog) and lead incident response efforts. • Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable deployments. • Mentor junior engineers, help define cloud engineering standards, and contribute to DevOps governance and strategy. • Participate in architecture and design discussions, providing cloud strategy and security guidance. Required Experience & Skills • 10+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering roles. • Proven experience in senior or architect-lite / principal engineer-level responsibilities. • Strong command of AWS (Azure/Google Cloud Platform a plus) and cloud-native design patterns; hybrid/on-prem flexibility preferred. • Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS). • Proficient in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or PowerShell. • Familiarity with GitOps workflows and tools (Argo CD, Flux). • Strong experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability. • Solid understanding of networking, DNS, cloud security, and system hardening principles. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Terraform Associate. • Experience with multi-region or multi-cloud deployments. • Familiarity with policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel). • Experience supporting cloud environments in regulated industries (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR). • Track record of mentorship, leadership, and contributing to DevOps governance. • Exposure to AI/ML workflows and tooling in cloud environments a plus.

Prepare and review SEC filings and financial statements, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, support audit and SOX processes, and collaborate with internal teams for external reporting. | 3+ years accounting experience with strong technical skills in SEC filings, U.S. GAAP, audit support, and SOX compliance in a public or private company environment. | Title: Senior SEC Accountant Location: Greater Boston (Hybrid) Company Info/Industry: $1B+ Publicly Traded Biotech Company. Growing and continues to expand globally, fantastic mentors, strong work life balance, and ample opportunity for long term growth. Requirements: ~3+ years of experience (public, private, or a mix of both) Seeking a detail oriented and technically strong Senior SEC Accountant to join the accounting team. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial filings with the SEC & U.S GAAP compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and assist in the review of SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other periodic reports • Draft and update financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and XBRL tagging • Collaborate with internal teams (FP&A, Legal, Tax, Investor Relations) to gather data and support external reporting requirements • Monitor and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance, including newly issued accounting standards • Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests • Assist in SOX 404 compliance efforts related to external reporting controls • Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, documentation, and system efficiencies