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Dear Madison WiT members,
We have some wonderful events planned for May and June with a mix of social and professional development events and in-person and remote options. Make sure to visit our Meetup page to see upcoming events. 😎
If you are interested in career opportunities be sure to visit the MWiT job openings page. This month we have 46 job postings in the public and NGO sectors and sponsored positions with Shopbop. You can also submit a Member for Hire profile and have it displayed on the MWiT website for one month!
We'd love to hear from you with any questions or suggestions for future events! Reach out to us at admin@madisonwomen.tech.
- Isabel, Pao and Hilary
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- WiT News (4)
- Community News (2)
- Job Openings (46)
- WiT Members Available to Hire
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A huge thanks to May's newsletter sponsor, Shopbop!
Learn more in our jobs section below!
Shopbop is at the intersection of e-commerce, fashion and technology. They're hiring for a variety of positions:
- software engineer
- UX designer
- web content specialist
- technical program manager
- data engineer
Interested in becoming a sponsor for Madison Women in Tech job listings or events? Learn more at http://sponsorship.madisonwomen.tech, or reach out to us at admin@madisonwomen.tech!
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Madison Women in Tech prioritizes being an inclusive, safe organization. Our code of conduct applies to all who attend Women in Tech events or participate in designated spaces (both offline and online). Anyone who attends our events or participates in our Meetup community online agrees to abide by its stipulations.
If you have any questions, or if there are any other ways we can be more supportive or inclusive of members, please don't hesitate to reach out: admin@madisonwomen.tech.
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When: Wednesday, May 18th from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm
Where: In-person at Madison Central Library and online via Zoom
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Madison Women in Tech is excited to co-host this event with our pals from Codecinella!
Let's get together to chat about what is in our toolkits as developers. We'll chat about what we use for work vs. what we develop with for fun or side projects, and examine what software development tools we have in common. We'll also hear about tools or languages we aren't yet familiar with yet.
All genders are welcome at this event. :)
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When: Thursday, May 19 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: In-person at Garver Feed Mill's indoor and outdoor venue on the east side
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NOTE: We're not hosting this event; we're simply attending as a group. This is a free public event, so all are welcome!
The Forward Fest is Wisconsin's largest tech and entrepreneurship festival:
"Technology business, entrepreneurship, and startups in Madison have another great year ahead. To celebrate that and get in high gear for an eventful summer, Forward Festival invites our community and its supporters to Madison's Spring Tech Kickoff!"
"This year's gathering is going to be located at Garver Feed Mill's indoor and outdoor venue. Food and drink options available on site.
Admission is free, but space is limited and registration is required.
Food and drink available through Garver Feed Mill's great vendors.
The Spring Tech Kickoff is presented by Forward Festival.
Contact info@fowardfest.org with any questions."
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When: Thursday, June 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm
Where: In-person at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park, 3527 Atwood Ave · Madison, WI
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We pride ourselves on doing our best to make Madison Women in Tech a welcoming, inclusive community.
That being said, we know it can be intimidating to show up to an event when you don't know anyone!
To help mitigate that, we're having one of our semi-annual social events just for people who haven't attended a Women in Tech meetup yet, or haven't attended one in the last six months. First-timers can all be new together 😊
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When: Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30 pm to 9:00pm
Where: In-person at Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E Main St. Madison, WI
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Concerts on the Square is back on the square!
Join us for the first session of the season, "Motown with Spectrum". We'll set out blankets ahead of time to secure seating; just bring yourself, a snack, a drink (alcoholic is allowed, for those so inclined), and your friends / partners / coworkers / children!
All genders are welcome ❤️
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📆 SAVE THE DATE
- MAY 18th: "What's your Stack?" with Codecinella
- MAY 19th: 2022 Spring Tech Kickoff
- JUNE 9th: Happy Hour for New and New-ish Members
- JUNE 22nd: "What is architecture?" with Codecinella
- JUNE 29th: WiT and Concerts on the Square!
- JULY 20th: "Design patterns" with Codecinella
- AUGUST 18th: DevFest job fair
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YWeb Career Academy (YWeb) is an employment service program that trains women and people of color to become web developers/designers.
The goal of the YWeb Career Academy is to increase diversity in this area of employment. Upon completion of the course, students will have opportunities to pursue full-time permanent employment, a paid internship, or a freelance career.
The three-month program covers technical skills such as design, HTML, CSS, and Javascript and employability skills such as project management, interview practice, and resume writing. Traditionally, women and people of color are underrepresented in the technology field.
Basic Skills Cohort 2 starts on June 20, 2022.
Apply Today!
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✦ Worker Advancement Initiative
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The Worker Advancement Initiative serves people whose previous employment has not come back post-pandemic, as well as those who were not attached to or were not successful in the labor market prior to the pandemic, by offering subsidized employment and skills training opportunities with local employers. The program builds on the success of current transitional job programs in the state by launching a new, statewide effort to provide subsidized work opportunities to approximately 2,000 individuals.
Funds were awarded to each of Wisconsin's 11 workforce development boards, effective October 1, 2021, to operate a variety of projects. These projects are outlined in a press release.
Each workforce development board receiving Worker Advancement Initiative funds shall follow the guidance provided in the DET Worker Advancement Initiative Project Implementation Plan.
Individuals who are interested in learning more about local projects funded by Worker Advancement Initiative grants, or becoming a participant in a Worker Advancement Initiative program, should contact their local workforce development board.
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✹ Monthly sponsor! Various roles, Shopbop
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Shopbop is at the intersection of e-commerce, fashion and technology. We promote a collaborative culture, as our teams cooperate across departments within Shopbop and Amazon to continually innovate in an effort to better serve our global customer. You’ll work with big thinkers on projects that leave a mark on our organization, as well as on the broader technology, retail and fashion teams. We are driven every day by our Leadership Principles, which put our customers first, strive to be Earth’s Best Employer, and are thoughtful about our impact on local communities, the planet, and future generations. Acquired in 2006, Shopbop is an Amazon subsidiary.
All positions listed below are open until filled.
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Software Dev Engineer II
Shopbop's Warehouse Fulfillment Team (WFT), is looking for experienced software engineers who want to build the next generation of systems our customers will rely on for tracking, receiving, and returning products. As an Amazon subsidiary, we work daily to leverage and influence the latest Amazon and AWS technologies. Our engineers develop software across the full stack, impacting thousands of customers daily.
Senior Ux Designer
NOTE: Position listed as NYC, but is flexible
We are looking for a Senior UX Designer that will continually invent and simplify for our customers at nearly every point of their online shopping journeys. From browsing and discovery, to product evaluation and finding the right size and fit, all the way to receiving boxes of the highest quality, established and emerging fashion brands, at their front doors. As a UXD at Shopbop, you will have the opportunity to own UX initiatives from start to finish, designing with the rigor and customer obsession expected of high performing Amazon teams, but with the scope and unique breadth of challenges that only an e-commerce subsidiary can provide. Partnering closely with Product Managers to help assess, optimize, and define performance metrics for both new and existing features and set roadmap priorities. Get close to our customers by conducting user research and usability studies, sharing your findings and customer insights and how they influence your design decisions, with the Shopbop Leadership, acting as a customer advocate in every meeting.
Site Marketing Web Developer, Site Marketing
Shopbop.com is looking for an organized Web Content Specialist to build editorial web content and projects related to the shopbop.com website and mobile, including but not limited to the homepage, lookbooks, online catalogs, boutiques, promotions, and all other content pages. This position in the Creative UX Department works closely with Designers, Merchandisers, Marketing, and IT Developers. This position is a great opportunity for someone who has web/mobile production experience and can consistently meet deadlines and goals. This individual must also have the desire to exceed business objectives and take on more responsibility.
Technical Program Manager
Shopbop, an Amazon company, is hiring a Technical Program Manager to run projects that improve our operations and impress customers with new offerings and better service. At Shopbop, you will use project management expertise and technical know-how to manage projects that balance business and customer needs against technical constraints. You will partner with departments leads and engineering teams to turn high-level objectives into goals, requirements, and user stories that deliver your vision. You will communicate frequently at all levels including routinely to the C-Suite to build and maintain alignment on your projects. You will dive deep into technical issues and be tenacious in solving problems for your customers.
Software Development Manager
The Checkout Manager builds the checkout experience for Shopbop.com, an Amazon subsidiary and global destination for contemporary fashion. You will manage 8 Engineers responsible for all parts of customer checkout, customer service tooling, and backend systems for orders and payments. Your team will build new customer experiences that impacts 1,000s of customers daily and highly available backend services built on the latest AWS technologies.
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See 46 additional job openings on our website!
Job listings are available for WiT members to browse over at our website: https://madisonwomen.tech/members/job-openings
Good luck!
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WiT Members Available to Hire
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Are you currently looking for employment? Let us know! We encourage our women and nonbinary members to fill out this short form to be included in future WiT newsletters.
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Looking to hire?
Bookmark this page on our website, where we'll list women and non-binary WiT members currently looking for work!
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Thank you to our ongoing sponsor!
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The Madison WiT Digital Digest is an email sent by Madison Women in Tech organizers every other week to keep you informed of news, community events, conferences, volunteer opportunities and job postings.
If there's something you'd like to see included in the digest, let us know and we'll pass it along in the next appropriate edition.
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