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.

 

Bellevue Big Data Analytics Company Raises $18.4M, Will Double in Size

Puget Sound Business Journal | Annie Zak | September 22
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/09/bellevue-big-data-analytics-company-raises-18-4m.html

“Bellevue big data analytics company Atigeo has raised a pile of cash in order to double its staff by the end of 2016…That money will be used to grow the company by the end of next year to about 200 people, from about 100 today, founder and CEO Michael Sandoval said. ‘The business is growing substantially,’ he said, ‘and we want to be the top health care analytics company on the planet.’”

Latest Local Job Postings at Atigeo

 

10 Predictions for the IT Job Market in 2016

TechRepublic | Jack Wallen | September 22
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-predictions-for-the-it-job-market-in-2016/

“2016 is fast approaching. If you’ll be looking at IT job prospects in the year to come, these 10 predictions could optimize your search…”

 

The Cities with the Most Technology Jobs and the Jobs that Pay the Most

Forbes | Susan Adams | September 22
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2015/09/22/the-cities-with-the-most-technology-jobs-and-the-jobs-that-pay-the-most/

“If you’re interested in a software career, Indeed’s entire report is worth reading. Among the useful bits of information is the list of 18 popular job titles, including some terms that were new to me but I’m sure familiar to those who work in the tech world, like UI/UX Developer, which means someone who works on the user interfaces in digital devices and .Net developer, working with a software framework developed by Microsoft. Galvanize’s Causey says it’s possible to learn all of these skills through Galvanize courses. She says Galvanize helps its graduates find work and well more than 90% land jobs after graduation. In the hot data scientist field, 93% get jobs.”

To see the cities with the most tech jobs click here.

 

Exclusive: Uber to Launch Restaurant Delivery in Seattle and 5 Other New Cities in Big Expansion

GeekWire | Jacob Demmitt | September 21
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/exclusive-uber-to-launch-restaurant-delivery-in-seattle-five-other-new-cities-in-big-expansion/

“Uber has been adding markets to its relatively new UberEATS meal delivery service for the past few months, and now job postings uncovered by GeekWire indicate that the ride-hailing company is getting ready for a broader expansion into restaurant delivery. The job descriptions indicate at least six more U.S. cities will soon get the service, including Seattle, San Diego, Phoenix, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Miami.”

Latest Local Job Postings at Uber, UberEATS

 

Washington’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies are Hiring

Puget Sound Business Journal | Becky Monk | September 17
http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/health-care-inc/2014/09/washingtons-fastest-growing-private-companies.html

“Revenues are soaring at Washington companies and their phenomenal growth rates show no signs of slowing. To that end the Puget Sound Business Journal has identified the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington. Together, the companies that made this year’s list recorded more than $2.08 billion in revenue in 2013 and employ more than 8,805 people, fueling the state’s economy and propelling this region’s rapid growth. We are unveiling those 100 companies here alphabetically. Click through the slide show at the right to see all 100 companies.”

To view the slideshow click here.