This Week in Jobs: Kick off 'hot labor summer' with these 20 tech career opportunities
Summer's here — we've got Pride, crowded beaches and it's looking like we may be entering another hot labor summer.
The term 'hot labor summer' was coined in 2023 for that particularly heated season for unions and the labor force, with workers rallying for improved contracts from companies including Starbucks, UPS and Philadelphia International Airport. Philadelphia was seen as the epicenter of Hot Labor Summer, though it was nationwide.
This year, a lot of labor activity surrounds federal union cuts, after executive orders left federal employees with reduced collective bargaining rights, leading to widespread protests, including in DC and Pittsburgh. In the private sector, labor disputes continue between workers and companies including Starbucks and Amazon.
This might seem discouraging as you search for a new job, but labor disputes and even strikes keep people across industries — including tech — in better, safer jobs with better benefits. And if you land a job where those things are lacking, the IFTP (International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers) represents tech and game employees.
Here's to finding a job with fair pay, a clear growth path and people who say what they mean.
The News
1Philadelphia executive director Danae Mobley reflects on Philly Tech Week 2025: 'What stood out most for me wasn't just the scale of the week — it was the energy.'
Speaking of Philly Tech Week, learn about the , including winner Sync Labs.
Here's June's monthly roundup of in-person and virtual tech community events.
Pittsburgh's AI and tech workforce is growing with the help of $2.6M from RK Mellon Foundation.
This month's Builders Live podcast explores how local governments can back the entrepreneurs building their regions' futures.
Techstars announces AI Health accelerator will stay in Baltimore.
From NBA intern to county web admin, a young technologist has reached one goal — and is ready for the next.
With federal support for robotics and defense, this Pennsylvania town is reinventing itself.
Partner Spotlight
How does CubeSmart provide innovative solutions to its customers?
Leveraging Digital Platforms — replicate the in-person experience across all customer touch points.
Omni-Channel Experience — a fully integrated experience where customers can seamlessly transition between various channels and platforms.
Customer Preference — provide optionality to meet the customer in the way they wish to interact.
Award Winning Customer Service — continue to provide industry-leading service both in-store and across all digital platforms.
Learn more about CubeSmart's tech culture and explore career opportunities.
The Jobs
Greater Philly
Software company Certara is seeking a Senior Software Engineer.
Kleer and Membersy is hiring a Director of IT.
Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd is looking for a Database Engineer to join its EOT Production Services Team.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society needs an IT Support Specialist.
Temple Health has a listing for a hybrid Application Analyst.
DC + Baltimore
Brooksource needs a Business Analyst.
DataAnnotation is looking for Data Engineers to help train AI models.
Music tech org Sound Exchange needs a Manager of its Digital Workplace.
Montgomery County Government has a listing for Information Technology Manager (Manager III, Grade M3).
Prince William County is seeking an IT Specialist.
Pittsburgh
Primanti Bros. Restaurant needs a Director of IT.
1Path is seeking a Service Desk Technician l.
Habitat for Humanity is hiring an Application Analyst III.
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Summer's here — we've got Pride, crowded beaches and it's looking like we may be entering another hot labor summer. The term 'hot labor summer' was coined in 2023 for that particularly heated season for unions and the labor force, with workers rallying for improved contracts from companies including Starbucks, UPS and Philadelphia International Airport. Philadelphia was seen as the epicenter of Hot Labor Summer, though it was nationwide. This year, a lot of labor activity surrounds federal union cuts, after executive orders left federal employees with reduced collective bargaining rights, leading to widespread protests, including in DC and Pittsburgh. In the private sector, labor disputes continue between workers and companies including Starbucks and Amazon. This might seem discouraging as you search for a new job, but labor disputes and even strikes keep people across industries — including tech — in better, safer jobs with better benefits. And if you land a job where those things are lacking, the IFTP (International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers) represents tech and game employees. Here's to finding a job with fair pay, a clear growth path and people who say what they mean. The News 1Philadelphia executive director Danae Mobley reflects on Philly Tech Week 2025: 'What stood out most for me wasn't just the scale of the week — it was the energy.' Speaking of Philly Tech Week, learn about the , including winner Sync Labs. Here's June's monthly roundup of in-person and virtual tech community events. Pittsburgh's AI and tech workforce is growing with the help of $2.6M from RK Mellon Foundation. This month's Builders Live podcast explores how local governments can back the entrepreneurs building their regions' futures. Techstars announces AI Health accelerator will stay in Baltimore. From NBA intern to county web admin, a young technologist has reached one goal — and is ready for the next. With federal support for robotics and defense, this Pennsylvania town is reinventing itself. Partner Spotlight How does CubeSmart provide innovative solutions to its customers? Leveraging Digital Platforms — replicate the in-person experience across all customer touch points. Omni-Channel Experience — a fully integrated experience where customers can seamlessly transition between various channels and platforms. Customer Preference — provide optionality to meet the customer in the way they wish to interact. Award Winning Customer Service — continue to provide industry-leading service both in-store and across all digital platforms. Learn more about CubeSmart's tech culture and explore career opportunities. The Jobs Greater Philly Software company Certara is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. Kleer and Membersy is hiring a Director of IT. Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd is looking for a Database Engineer to join its EOT Production Services Team. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society needs an IT Support Specialist. Temple Health has a listing for a hybrid Application Analyst. DC + Baltimore Brooksource needs a Business Analyst. DataAnnotation is looking for Data Engineers to help train AI models. Music tech org Sound Exchange needs a Manager of its Digital Workplace. Montgomery County Government has a listing for Information Technology Manager (Manager III, Grade M3). Prince William County is seeking an IT Specialist. Pittsburgh Primanti Bros. Restaurant needs a Director of IT. 1Path is seeking a Service Desk Technician l. Habitat for Humanity is hiring an Application Analyst III. Remote The End Let the summer of jobs begin!
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