Software Engineer / Project Manager

Software Engineer / Project Manager About Vantage Labs: Vantage Labs is a leader in artificial intelligence and natural language technologies, offering advanced Software-as-a-Service solutions built on over 30 years of linguistic research. Their technology is integrated into various products and holds numerous significant patents. Why we need you: We seek your expertise in sourcing and contract negotiations for IT services and SaaS to drive innovation and improve our products and processes. You will lead and manage sourcing projects, negotiate contracts, and contribute to a creative, continuously improving team. Responsibilities: Lead and manage local, country, or multi-country sourcing projects and contract negotiations for IT services and SaaS. Collaborate with technical leads and architects to enhance software design and quality. Innovate with new ideas for products and processes. Negotiate contracts with third-party software developers and service suppliers. Develop and implement domestic and international sourcing strategies. Identify and manage IT sourcing initiatives through data analysis. Achieve strategic sourcing management goals. Mentor offsite contractors for professional growth. Execute strategic sourcing methodology, processes, and events. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred). 5+ years of experience leading teams and projects. Experience coding in a software development role. Experience managing and building offsite developer teams. Project management experience (certification preferred). Ability to manage projects with clear goals and successful delivery. What we offer: We believe in taking care of our team. Here are some of the benefits and perks we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Legal and ID Theft Protection Pet Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and paid training certificates Equal opportunity employment: There's one more, very important thing. Vantage Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We take care of each other to create an inclusive work environment where we love to come to work every day. We'd be happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help you apply. We hope you can join us.