Staffing challenges can hit any business unexpectedly. One day you’re fully staffed, the next you’re scrambling to fill critical roles after sudden departures or business growth. These situations are stressful and costly if a backup plan is not in place. Smart leaders know reactive hiring isn’t enough. A proactive approach prepares your business for the […] The post Why Employers Need a Hiring Backup Plan appeared first on Award Staffing.

Headquarters: New York, NY URL: https://www.stickermule.com About Sticker Mule Sticker Mule, the Internet's favorite custom printer, is building the Internet's best commerce platform. We are privately-owned, which means no meddlesome investors, with 9-figures in annual revenue and great profitability. Our commerce platform (Stores) helped people earn $200k while in beta and now we are hiring to accelerate development.   We offer Remote work with flexible schedules A privately owned, low-stress culture A fun "no bullshit" work environment Great compensation with rising wages.   Compensation and benefits Salary: $145K  $20,000 signing bonus 4 weeks vacation + holidays based on your country of residence   We like you to know Go TypeScript React Native (Expo)  GraphQL Postgres Redis Docker Kubernetes Google Cloud Platform Excellent communication skills (English) Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience   What you will work on You'll help us develop our new Stores platform that already helped sellers earn nearly $200,000 while in beta. Stores is supported by a suite of tools that help anyone succeed online including Give (our giveaway platform), Ship (our shipping platform, Notify (our forthcoming email/sms marketing platform), and more coming soon.   We have an incredible roadmap and need your help to execute it quickly. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/sticker-mule-software-engineer-1

Headquarters: USA URL: http://www.close.com About Us Close is a bootstrapped, profitable, 100% remote, ~100 person team of thoughtful individuals who prioritize taking ownership and making a meaningful impact. We’re eager to make a product our customers fall in love with over and over again.   We 💛 small scaling businesses. Since 2013, we’ve been building a CRM that focuses on better communication, without the hassle of manual data entry or a complex UI. We are out to supercharge sales productivity with the most modern, thoughtfully designed, all-in-one, communication-focused CRM.    Our backend tech stack consists primarily of Python Flask web apps with our TaskTiger scheduler handling many of the backend asynchronous task processing chores. Our data stores include MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and Redis. The underlying infrastructure runs on AWS using a combination of managed services like EKS, MSK, RDS and ElasticCache and non-managed services running on EC2 instances. We have CI/CD pipelines that build Docker images, run automated tests and deploy to Kubernetes clusters. We also use these images in our local development environment allowing coding locally against all of our services. We have a well-documented public API that is consumed by our front-end JavaScript app as well as numerous integrations. Our infrastructure is heavily automated using Terraform, Ansible and other AWS tools.   Our product development process is inspired by Shape Up. We love open sourcing our code and ideas on our GitHub and on The Making of Close, our behind-the-scenes Product & Engineering blog. Check out our open source projects like SocketShark, TaskTiger, LimitLion and ciso8601.     About the Role You will be joining one of our six cross-functional teams. These are the CRM, Admin & Onboarding, Conversations, Messaging & Scheduling, Automations & Integrations and Data Insights teams. You will be regularly collaborating with other backend & frontend engineers, product managers, designers, and other teams here at Close.     About You We’re looking for high achieving, full-time Software Engineers to join our engineering team. Someone who has a good understanding in web technologies and wants to help design, implement, launch, and scale major systems and user-facing features.   You're comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a small and talented team where you're supported in your efforts to grow professionally. You're able to manage your time well, communicate effectively, and collaborate in a fully distributed team. Come help us with projects like... Conceiving, designing, building, and launching new user-facing features Implementing new AI features to turbocharge our customers’ daily tasks Improving the performance and scalability of our GraphQL and REST API Improving how we sync millions of sales emails and calendar events each month Working with Twilio's API, WebSockets, and WebRTC to improve our calling features Building user-facing analytics features that provide actionable insights based on sales activity data Improving our Elasticsearch-backed powerful search features Improving our internal messaging infrastructure using streaming technologies like Kafka and Redis  Building new and enhancing existing integrations with other SaaS platforms like Google’s G Suite, Zapier, and web conferencing providers Enhancing our web app with real-time updates powered by GraphQL Subscriptions Leveraging the latest AI LLMs from providers like OpenAI, Groq and AssemblyAI Help manage our ever growing data processing needs… Billions of Mongo documents Millions and millions of rows of PostgreSQL data 55 Terabytes of logs / month 500 billion OTEL spans over the last 30 days 10+ million events / day Tens of thousands of docker containers 7 million minutes of call recordings / month Petabytes / month of network traffic Requirements... Senior 1 & 2 level candidates should have 5+ years of experience building modern back-end systems. Staff level candidates should have 8+ years of experience. Mid-level candidates should have ~3 years of similar experience and be eager to level up with the right opportunity. Professional Python experience is preferred but a working knowledge of Python with additional experience in other languages is acceptable if you have a desire to work with Python. You have built web APIs that were Internet facing or supported other high volume loads. You have hands-on production experience working with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or similar data stores.  You have experience designing, scaling, debugging, and optimizing systems to make them fast and reliable.  You have participated in code reviews and provided overall code quality suggestions to help maintain the structure and quality of the codebase.  You care about the craftsmanship of the code and systems you produce. Located in the USA (lower 48 timezones). Bonus point if you have Contributed open source code related to our tech stack. Led small project teams building and launching features. Built B2B SaaS products. Implemented features that leveraged AI to deliver unimaginable new product capabilities. Worked with complex architectures that support multiple APIs (e.g. REST, GQL, WebSockets) as well as async task and event processing frameworks. 🌏 Why Close? Watch our most recent culture video featuring our annual team retreat in Italy 100% remote company 5 weeks PTO + Winter & Summer Holiday Breaks with 2 additional PTO days for every year with the company 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years Paid parental leave Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA option (US residents) 401k matching at 6% (US residents) Dependent care FSA (US residents) Our story and team 🚀 Our Values Build a house you want to live in -- Examine long-term thinking and action No BS -- Practice transparency and honesty, especially when it’s hard Invest in each other -- Build successful relationships with your coworkers and customers  Discipline equals freedom -- Keep your word to yourself and others Strive for greatness -- Constantly challenge yourself and others  How We Work Together Productivity, Quality & Impact: We don’t track hours. We trust you’re an adult and know best how to prioritize, meet your goals and contribute at a high level.  Asynchronous communication & collaboration: We have team members all over the world. We don’t expect anyone to work untraditional hours, that means our default is async. Most teams have 2-5 hours of internal meetings weekly.  Appreciation for Deep Work: *During your normal work day, not after a day of meetings*.  Autonomy & Freedom: Create a work environment that is sustainable for you. We place a high amount of trust and responsibility with our team members from the start.    We are looking for US-based Software Engineers to join our team. Base salary range for Senior I & II is $140,000 to $210,000. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/close-senior-software-engineer-backend-python-usa-only-100-remote-1

Slow hiring rates and lack of job growth is leaving many with job loss. Being laid off can feel like a punch to the gut—unexpected, stressful, and deeply personal. But you’re not alone, and this setback doesn’t define your future. While the urge to jump straight into job applications may be strong, real recovery goes […] The post How to Bounce Back After Being Laid Off appeared first on Award Staffing.

Edina, MN – Award Staffing is proud to announce its recognition as the Bronze Award winner in “Best Staffing/Recruitment Firm” in StarTribune’s Minnesota’s Best 2025! This marks another milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence, having secured a spot on Minnesota’s Best list since 2021. Winning this award highlights our dedication to providing unparalleled service […] The post Award Staffing Wins Minnesota’s Best 2025 appeared first on Award Staffing.

Headquarters: Seattle, WA URL: https://howie.ai/ Full job description Great role for those who are interested in AI! Must be fluent in English. Only candidates with native or native-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken, will be considered. Grammar, spelling, and accurate punctuation are key components of the role. Who We Are We're a technology company creating a new type of scheduling assistant. Our intuitive interface allows our team of scheduling coordinators to serve the scheduling needs of many customers. To excel in this role you need strong attention to detail, professional communication/writing skills, and a strong/quick computer skills. What You'll Do Calendar & Scheduling Management: Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments for multiple clients using our custom platform. Communication: Professionally communicate via email and messaging with clients and their contacts to confirm scheduling details. Data Accuracy: Maintain high-quality data entry to ensure our system continues to improve and deliver great results. Team Collaboration: Work closely with our small, remote team to share ideas, best practices, and feedback that continually improves our scheduling processes. Why This Role is Different Competitive Pay: Earn between $20 and $26 per hour. Clear Responsibilities: Your role is specifically focused on scheduling and data accuracy—no extra tasks or unrelated responsibilities. Fully Remote: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely from anywhere in the world Working Hours: We need coverage across the day but also early mornings and late nights—perfect for early birds or night owls. We very much need late, early and overnight so please specify if you are willing to do so. Tech-Friendly: While our platform is easy to learn, comfort and curiosity with adopting new technology and tools are essential.   You're the Perfect Fit If You: Have exceptional skills at learning new software and using a computer. Are able to pay attention to the smallest details when in complex scheduling scenarios. Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively. Are a power user of AI Job Type: Contract Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you own a Macbook that you can use for this role? Please share the model details. Do you have access to reliable wifi and a quiet place to work? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply here: https://howie-ai.notion.site/1f30d2e8ed6e80529de1ccabfad4797d?pvs=143 To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/howie-ai-remote-scheduling-calendar-assistant-1

Headquarters: Boston URL: https://skedda.com Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 USD per year (Depending on experience and qualifications) __________________________________________________________________________ Skedda is a leading global booking management platform dedicated to streamlining venue and space reservations and scheduling. We serve over 7,000 customers and nearly two million users across the world. Today, the product includes functionality such as floor plan visualizations, venue booking, pricing and payments capabilities, and utilization reports and analytics. Skedda has won awards from G2, Capterra, and SoftwareAdvice. We are seeking a senior full-stack developer to take on a key role in delivering new features across the stack, from concept to launch. This role involves owning the technical aspects of projects, implementing full test automation, and solving complex, interesting challenges. You will research, test, and implement new technologies while collaborating closely with the team on design, coding standards, and best practices.  Responsibilities Provide senior-level implementation for new features across the full-stack Implement full test automation for your work (we have a culture of ownership and quality) Own projects from a technical perspective, from conceptualization to launch Solve complex, but fun, technical challenges Research, propose, test, and implement new techniques and technologies Collaborate with team members on design techniques and coding standards Skills & Experience 7+ years of full stack development with C# and .NET/Core (ideally SaaS products) Strong experience with front end JavaScript frameworks Strong experience developing Web APIs Strong SQL skills (SQL Server preferred) Strong TDD and test automation skills (both unit and integration testing) Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Azure DevOps experience is a plus About you You honor your word and own whatever you take on You love to build intuitive software You make mistakes and learn fast You like small teams You’re not afraid to ask questions You pay attention to detail You want to make a difference in the real world You’re self-driven You follow your intuition and sync when needed You strive for excellence in everything you do Benefits Competitive salary, benefits package, and paid time off Compensation:The salary for this position is competitive, with a range of $75,000 to $85,000 USD per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Flexible schedule  Creative and collaborative work environment Direct exposure to the leadership team across departments Be empowered to leave a significant mark on the product and the customers A thorough, organized engineering onboarding process for quick learning Hardware of your choice - PC or Mac Develop with the latest platforms, frameworks, tooling and standards Work in, and maintain, a near zero technical debt environment Enjoy not having to support IE or Safari < 13 Our Tech Stack: Azure, .NET 8.x, C# 12, Ember.js 5.7 (Octane), Bootstrap 5.x,Selenium, Entity Framework 8.x, SQL Server 2022, Azure DevOps,  To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/skedda-senior-full-stack-software-engineer-remote-1

Headquarters: Florida URL: http://www.speechify.com Overview With the growth of our iOS app, being the #18 productivity app in the App Store category and also our recent recognition as Apple's 2025 Design Award for inclusivity, we find the need for a Senior iOS Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push our missing forward.    This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users. We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.  Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.  What You’ll Do Opportunity to lead key engineering and product decisions Actively shipping production code for the Speechify iOS app Work within a dedicated product team Participate in product discussions to shape the product roadmap Maintain and enhance the existing complex app architecture An Ideal Candidate Should Have Experience. You've worked on products that scaled to a large user base Track record. You have worked on various products from inception to decent traction. You have been responsible for engineering the product Customer obsession. We expect every team member whose responsibilities directly impact customers to be constantly obsessed about providing the best possible experience Product thinking. You make thoughtful decisions about the evolution of your product and support internal teams and designers into taking the right direction Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time Focus. We’re a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down Technical skills. Swift, SwiftUI Technical Requirements: Swift Programming Language SwiftUI experience Experience in Multithreading Programming Working with CI/CD infrastructure Experience with Fastlane SOLID principles, the ability to write every single class according to SOLID Experience with Git and understanding of different Git strategies What We offer: A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle The opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture Work on a product that millions of people use and where daily feedback includes users sharing that they cried when they first found the product because it was so impactful on their lives Support people with learning differences like Dyslexia, ADD, Low Vision, Concussions, Autism, and Second Language Learners, and give reading superpowers to professionals all over the world Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech: Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Audio Think you’re a good fit for this job?  Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit?  Refer them!  Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/speechify-inc-software-engineer-ios-core-product

Headquarters: Raleigh, NC, USA URL: https://www.nutrient.io Who We Are… At Nutrient, we equip developers and innovators with cutting-edge tools to simplify workflows and accelerate impactful software creation. We’re on a mission to redefine how documents are created, shared, and experienced. Our software development kits enable companies to work smarter and faster, saving time and expenses along the way, while effectively replacing the need for paper processes. Your Role at Nutrient… The team you will be joining is responsible for the Nutrient Web SDK. Take a look at its API docs to get an understanding of the scope involved: It is a toolbox for web engineers and application developers who need a painless way to render, edit and process documents. It either runs client-side using WebAssembly or connects to the Nutrient Document Engine. This means that our SDK has to work for diverse use cases we constantly keep learning about from our customers. It needs to be convenient to use and easy to integrate; well architected, tested and documented; and loved by LLMs. Your day to day work ranges (depending on your personal preferences and the current priorities) from writing code and documentation to talking directly with customers in order to understand their use cases and devise solutions for them, which you will incorporate into the evolving architecture of the product. If you think you have the aptitude to contribute to building this product we would like to hear from you. You'll have autonomy, learn a lot and will shape the future of this product. What You’ll Bring… Strong General Programming Skills: You're well versed in OOP & FP, data structures & algorithms and understand that even a client-side SDK forms part of a larger distributed system. You’re driven by a curiosity to understand how things work. Passion for Building in the B2D Space:  You don't write code for the sake of it, but to provide value to our customers by getting the user/developer experience right Collaborative and Self-Managing: You don't need hand-holding, and you're gaining energy from exchanging ideas, both async and sync. Bias towards Shipping: You move fast and take ownership for solving problems from start to finish. What We'll Bring… We are a globally distributed company, backed by Insight Partners. We embrace a low-meeting culture and prioritize asynchronous communication to provide flexibility and focus. Working hours overlap with most of the team across the US, Europe, and Asia. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an annual global retreat to celebrate achievements and foster connections. Past retreats have taken place in locations like Croatia, Spain, and Greece.  Nutrient believes in equal opportunity, we employ people from many different cultures and countries. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skill sets, perspectives, as well as providing our employees with a work environment free of harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other non-merit factor.  We are a remote company. To ensure overlap with most of the team across the US, Europe and Asia, we’re looking for someone who will have a significant overlap with US and European working hours.  If working from the US, you must be located in Florida, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Virginia for payroll processing. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/nutrient-senior-typescript-sdk-engineer

Headquarters: Toronto, Canada URL: https://starvoxent.com About our company:Starvox Entertainment & Lighthouse Immersive have been producing and delivering exciting and ground-breaking shows and live entertainment experiences throughout North America and globally since 2005. Canada’s fastest growing live entertainment company, Starvox, has been placed on Canadian Business Magazine's Profit500 Growth companies in 2013 and 2014- no other live entertainment company has ever made the list. Starvox Entertainment’s innovative approach to audience engagement takes live entertainment to a whole new level.    The Role: We're looking for a UX/UI Designer who can own the end-to-end design process — from initial research and wireframes to polished UI and handoff. You’ll craft experiences that are not only functional but visually striking and on-brand. If you’re a creative problem solver who thrives on turning complex ideas into simple, beautiful interfaces, we’d love to meet you.    What You’ll Do: Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define user problems and design solutions Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing Create wireframes, journey maps, and prototypes to explore ideas and validate concepts Design high-fidelity interfaces that balance aesthetics with usability Maintain and evolve our design system for consistency and scalability Work closely with developers to ensure the smooth implementation of designs   What We’re Looking For: 3+ years of experience in UX/UI or product design roles A strong portfolio showcasing both UX thinking and polished UI execution Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar Deep understanding of design principles, interaction design, and usability Familiarity with responsive design, mobile-first principles, and accessibility best practices Excellent communication and collaboration skills   Nice to Have: Experience with motion/animation design (After Effects, Lottie, Framer, etc.) Basic understanding of HTML/CSS Experience working with agile product teams Background in branding or visual storytelling A background in graphic design   To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/starvox-entertainment-ux-ui-designer-remote