Part of the WTIA’s mission is to grow a strong and sustainable workforce, which means we’re passionate about keeping local talent plugged into our state’s technology industry. In addition to our job board, every Wednesday we’ll be keeping you connected to Washington’s job market with the latest in local hiring news.

 

Porch Summer Recruiting Event & Resume Bootcamp

Geek Wire | Kanako Nakarai | July 8

http://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/porch-summer-recruiting-event-resume-bootcamp/

“If you’re a recent graduate, then this summer is all about applications and resumes! Let us help. Join us July 9, 2015 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm for our summer recruiting and resume bootcamp! Have a chance to learn more about Porch (we’re hiring!) Take the resume crash course with Blake Berryman, Sr. Recruiter at Porch. Blake has seen thousands and thousands of resumes! He’ll explain which resumes get interviews and which ones don’t.”

Latest Job Postings at Porch

 

A Growing Concur Technologies Soon Will Occupy Half of This Bellevue Office Tower

Puget Sound Business Journal | Marc Stiles | July 3

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/07/a-growing-concur-technologies-soon-will-occupy.html

“Concur Technologies has been on a big growth spurt since moving from Redmond to downtown Bellevue two years ago, and now it’s growing even more. Initially, the company inked a lease for 123,000 square feet for its headquarters in the Key Center building, 601 108th Ave. N.E. Currently, Concur occupies 180,000 square feet, and is planning to grow into another 63,000 square feet over the next 12 months, Al Kinisky, Concur’s senior director of global real estate, said last week.”

Latest Job Postings at Concur

 

Zillow Hunts for Mobile Developer as Part of Expansion

GeekWire | Mariel Frank | July 1

http://www.geekwire.com/2015/geekwork-picks-zillow-hunts-for-mobile-developer-as-part-of-expansion/

“Zillow’s online traffic and Seattle presence continue to grow, allowing the digital real estate services company to steadily add jobs… Zillow is looking for a candidate with strong object-oriented coding skills who can work on iOS and Android platforms and will be involved in all stages of application development. A qualified applicant will work well in a collaborative team environment and write highly flexible and readable code.”

Latest Job Postings at Zillow

 

For This Startup, Bay Area’s Rising Cost of Living Became Seattle’s Best Recruiting Tool

Puget Sound Business Journal | Jacob Demmitt | July 1

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/07/for-this-startup-bay-area-s-rising-cost-of-living.html

“Mattermark hopes to hire 10 tech workers for its Seattle office by the end of the year, but there’s no limit on how large it could grow if things go well. The company is hoping to share office space with another business until it can get a few workers in the door and find its own space.”

Latest Job Postings at Mattermark

 

10 Web Platforms That Empower and Connect Women Entrepreneurs

Tech Republic | Lyndsey Gilpin | July 1

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-web-platforms-that-empower-and-connect-women-entrepreneurs/

“As issues like the gender wage gap, the lack of women in STEM, and gender bias move to the forefront of the national conversation, more and more women are stepping out to tell their stories and show their support for one another. It’s resulted in an array of websites, organizations, and meetup groups to help women network, find mentors, give advice, make connections, find co-founders, and more — all in safe spaces designed especially for them. Here are 10 examples.”