The Planet Group

Lead and mentor a small engineering team while coding daily, modernizing applications, and delivering cloud-native APIs and software. | Requires 5+ years of Java and full-stack development, Spring Boot and React expertise, 2+ years of hands-on technical leadership, AWS experience, and stakeholder-facing product discovery. | Software Engineering Manager (Java/React/AWS) Must be hands-on coding daily with Java & React (JavaScript/TypeScript) Location: 100% Remote - Client based in EST Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent W2 position (Multiple openings) Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client. We are seeking a hands-on (Java/React) Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers while remaining actively involved in solution design and development. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong full-stack Java/React expertise, cloud experience, and a passion for emerging AI technologies. What You'll Do • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3-5 software engineers (Multiple positions available) • Drive delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and APIs / daily coding • Lead Product Operating Model (POM) discovery, partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions • Modernize legacy applications using AWS and modern architecture patterns • Utilize AI and automation tools to improve engineering productivity • Guide Agile delivery, technical roadmaps, and software quality initiatives What We're Looking For • 5+ years of hands-on Full Stack Development with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript. 5+ years Java development experience. Strong experience with Spring Boot. Strong experience with React (JavaScript / TypeScript) - Must be hands-on coding on a daily basis in current / most recent positions • 2+ years in Technical Leadership or Management experience (while remaining a hands-on developer) - Will lead and grow a team of 3-5 team members • Experience building and integrating APIs. AWS and cloud-native development experience. Must have experience modernizing legacy systems, migrating platforms to cloud • Experience leading POM Discovery, gathering requirements with stakeholders, defining product features and priorities • Strong understanding of CI/CD, software architecture, and modern engineering practices • Experience with MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Professional experience integrating AI technologies / toolkits Preferred Experience • Generative AI technologies, LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, or vector databases • OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face, or Amazon Bedrock Why Join Us • Fully remote work environment • Competitive compensation and annual bonus • Comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team • Exposure to AI-driven innovation and modern cloud technologies Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client. #TECH

Lead and mentor a small engineering team while coding daily on Java and React applications, modernizing cloud systems, and guiding product discovery and delivery. | Requires 5+ years each of Java and full-stack development, strong Spring Boot and React skills, 2+ years of hands-on technical leadership or management, AWS experience, and API and legacy modernization expertise. | Software Engineering Manager (Java/React/AWS) Must be hands-on coding daily with Java & React (JavaScript/TypeScript) Location: 100% Remote - Client based in EST Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent W2 position (Multiple openings) Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client. We are seeking a hands-on (Java/React) Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers while remaining actively involved in solution design and development. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong full-stack Java/React expertise, cloud experience, and a passion for emerging AI technologies. What You'll Do • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3-5 software engineers (Multiple positions available) • Drive delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and APIs / daily coding • Lead Product Operating Model (POM) discovery, partnering with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver innovative solutions • Modernize legacy applications using AWS and modern architecture patterns • Utilize AI and automation tools to improve engineering productivity • Guide Agile delivery, technical roadmaps, and software quality initiatives What We're Looking For • 5+ years of hands-on Full Stack Development with Java and JavaScript/TypeScript. 5+ years Java development experience. Strong experience with Spring Boot. Strong experience with React (JavaScript / TypeScript) - Must be hands-on coding on a daily basis in current / most recent positions • 2+ years in Technical Leadership or Management experience (while remaining a hands-on developer) - Will lead and grow a team of 3-5 team members • Experience building and integrating APIs. AWS and cloud-native development experience. Must have experience modernizing legacy systems, migrating platforms to cloud • Experience leading POM Discovery, gathering requirements with stakeholders, defining product features and priorities • Strong understanding of CI/CD, software architecture, and modern engineering practices • Experience with MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Professional experience integrating AI technologies / toolkits Preferred Experience • Generative AI technologies, LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, or vector databases • OpenAI, LangChain, Hugging Face, or Amazon Bedrock Why Join Us • Fully remote work environment • Competitive compensation and annual bonus • Comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team • Exposure to AI-driven innovation and modern cloud technologies Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. This is a permanent direct hire position (W2) with our client. #TECH

Manage sourcing, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and procurement activities for CAPEX and indirect categories. | 7+ years procurement experience in global manufacturing with CAPEX project expertise and SAP Ariba proficiency. | Strategic Senior Buyer - 652296 Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: $60/hour (1.5x OT) Duration: 12+ months (possible extension) Start: ASAP IMPORTANT: Candidates must have experience with CAPEX/Capital Projects. The Planet Group is currently seeking a Strategic Senior Buyer for a growing company in the industrial/manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have 7+ years of procurement experience in a global industrial or manufacturing environment, with strong sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and CAPEX/Capital Projects experience. Candidates should also have experience with SAP/Ariba, supplier negotiations, RFPs, contract management, and indirect procurement categories. Job Description The Strategic Senior Buyer will support the Procurement Operations team as part of the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organization. This position will support North American locations with indirect materials and services throughout the procure-to-pay process. Responsibilities • Source and qualify new suppliers of goods and services by evaluating capabilities, risks, and qualifications. • Support sourcing and procurement activities for CAPEX/Capital Projects and other indirect categories. • Evaluate business requirements and prepare and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs). • Negotiate purchase agreements and ensure compliance with negotiated terms and conditions. • Manage transitions from incumbent suppliers to new suppliers. • Manage supplier quality, conduct supplier audits, and resolve supplier issues to achieve positive outcomes. • Work cross-functionally with Integrated Supply Chain and support functions including R&D, EHS, Quality, Product Stewardship, and Marketing. • Identify, execute, and track productivity initiatives, including cost reduction and cash-flow improvement opportunities. • Support development of the Annual Operating Plan. • Interact with plant, business, and corporate management regarding sourcing and procurement activities. • Prepare and present internal reports, sourcing strategies, and project bid outcomes. • Support working capital objectives by reducing direct material inventory where applicable and negotiating extended supplier payment terms. • Support stakeholders throughout the source-to-pay process. • Utilize SAP and Ariba systems and provide training and troubleshooting assistance as needed. • Partner with Legal on commercial contract terms and contract negotiations, including contract redlining. • Work effectively across multiple locations and time zones while managing competing priorities and deadlines. Requirements • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of procurement experience within a global industrial or manufacturing environment. • Demonstrated experience with CAPEX/Capital Projects procurement. • Experience sourcing and purchasing indirect categories, including: • Capital/Capital Projects • EHS • MRO • HR • Contractors • IT • Professional Services • Facilities • Strong experience with sourcing, contracting, purchasing, RFPs, and supplier negotiations. • Proficiency with SAP Ariba and SAP Purchase Order (PO) creation/P2P processes. • Experience with SAP pricing information records, catalogs, collaboration, sourcing, and vendor negotiations. • Working knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning). • Working knowledge of logistics functions and Incoterms. • Working knowledge of contract management and commercial terms. • Experience working with Legal teams to negotiate and redline commercial contracts. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to develop fact-based recommendations and decisions. • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines across different time zones. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications • Fluency in French or French Canadian. • Supply chain certification such as CSCP, CPIM, or CFPIM. • MBA. • Experience in a large, global manufacturing or industrial organization. The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth. EEOC Compliance Statement The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Develop and maintain full-stack applications using React, Node.js, and AWS serverless technologies, including coding, design specifications, testing, and documentation. | Strong full-stack development skills with React, TypeScript, JavaScript ES6, Node.js backend, AWS services, REST APIs, and good communication skills. | Job Title: Full Stack Engineer Industry: Education / Digital Assessment Location: Remote (EST OR CST) Duration: 12 months+ Contract – W2 Schedule: 9-5 EST Mode: long term contract (we extend work orders in bulk 2x year) Profile: Must have strong TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6) along with React development expertise. This role is for a full-stack engineer with solid backend experience using Node.js and AWS serverless technologies. Candidates should be comfortable building both frontend applications and scalable backend services. Team: This team is working on external user-facing products/programs – both new development and redesign of legacy applications into modern AWS-based React/Node applications. Most dev teams work in a poly skilled manner working on automation and improving frameworks for testing in addition to core development. The hiring manager is looking for highly motivated engineers with solid communication skills that can operate with minimal guidance. Someone that can hit the ground running and is comfortable engaging with their teams remotely. Must Haves: AWS - DynamoDB AWS - Lambda AWS - S3 AWS - SNS/SQS Node.js Development TypeScript JavaScript (ES6) React.js UI Development (HTML5, CSS3, DHTML) As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, candidate will be responsible for complex software development including coding, managing small sections of ongoing projects and closely adhering to deadlines. Candidate will also take responsibility for creating design specifications, unit testing, and preparing technical documentation. Candidate will ensure relationships with customers and cross-team members are professional and meet expectations. The College Board – a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to providing excellence and equity in education – manages a complex and comprehensive suite of data systems, data feeds and reports to support students and educators across multiple assessments, programs and services. Working within the Information Technology division and across the operations and key business units, the Senior Full Stack Engineer will analyze procedures, and design and implement solutions to attain high data quality and process automation. The Senior Full Stack Engineer will design, develop and implement solutions, based on a set of standards and processes which establish consistency across the enterprise data, reduce risk, and promote efficiencies in support of the organization’s goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have designed, developed and implemented serverless software solutions in support of data quality and automation. The candidate will also possess technical skills and experience in the data management domain that will help their ability to design and develop elegant and efficient data processes and systems. Required Skills • Strong experience in full-stack development • Strong experience in React and TypeScript • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6) • Solid experience with Node.js backend development • Experience working with AWS services and deploying applications to AWS • Experience building REST APIs and microservices • Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and automation • Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Skills • Experience with automated testing (E2E and API testing) • Familiarity with AWS CDK or CloudFormation • Experience with event-driven architectures • Experience working in Agile environments Education/Certifications • Bachelor’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s) • Relevant AWS or other professional certifications