Jobs At MERGE

Developer - Team Lead

MERGE is a growing organization that is located in the heart of Liberty Village. Please visit us at: www.merge-solutions.com . If you consider yourself to be a strong Team Lead - Developer that is committed to delivering robust platforms that will meet and exceed client expectations; we would like to hear from you. If you have 5 + years of experience working with enterprise level software in a PHP based Web Application development environment, this could be that fantastic next step opportunity you have been looking for.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science
• 5+ years minimum professional experience, working with enterprise level software
• Experience in a PHP based Web Application Development
• Proficiency working with and setting up all aspects of typical LAMP and WISA stacks.
• Experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Proven experience in .NET a plus
• Demonstrable expertise in Object Oriented methodologies
• Strong proficiency in MySQL and MSSQL
• Front-End Web development experience including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/JQuery/Ajax
• Excellent working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong knowledge of client/server architectures and best practices
• Experience in modeling and documentation
• Experience with source control management and procedures

MERGE Team Lead – Developer is responsible for overseeing a team of Developers along with the planning, detailed design, and delivery of quality software components and products. This includes working collaboratively with other project stakeholders to analyze and refine requirements, conduct modeling and prototyping as necessary, documenting resulting designs, team code level reviews and ensuring best practices are maintained. Together with the lead Project Manager, the Team Lead - Developer monitors progress of deliverables in areas of technical responsibility within the larger context of concurrent product programs.

The Development Team is committed to delivering robust platforms meeting specific client needs. The Team Lead – Developer is responsible for overseeing the planning, detailed design, and delivery of quality software components and products. This includes working collaboratively with other project stakeholders to analyze and refine requirements, conduct modeling and prototyping as necessary, documenting resulting designs, team code level reviews and ensuring best practices are maintained. Together with Project Management, the Team Lead - Developer monitors progress of deliverables in areas of technical responsibility within the larger context of concurrent product programs. This position provides hands-on leadership and mentorship to a team of Software Developers.

Skill Set Required:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey advanced technical concepts effectively
• Strong people skills, ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people and gain consensus in an organization
• Strong technical skills, first-hand knowledge and experience with the software development life cycle
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Advanced problem solving skills, ability to develop effective long-term solutions to complex problems

Key Accountabilities

• For each development project, work with key stakeholders to define project scope, including deliverables, goals & objectives and resource requirements
• Direct, manage and lead team to develop detailed designs for chosen solutions and manage client expectations
• Participate in hands-on development as part of the team effort (up to 75% time)
• Contribute to the ongoing architectural evolution of Merge software
• Take ownership of detailed project schedules within scope
• Optimize task assignments to developers based on employee strengths and interests
• Work with other Team and Technical Leads to advance the use of new technologies, development tools and methodologies
• Assist with the assessment of individual and team performance
• Track and manage personal time as it relates to assigned projects and deliverables
• Work in concert with sales staff when determining initial project scope and timelines

If you are someone who has experience as a Team Lead, and hands on Developer, working with the customer combining your technical expertise with strong relationship building skills this could be the right environment for you. If you like the variety of small and medium sized clients along with fortune 1000 large infrastructure clients, MERGE can offer you the chance to build your experience tool kit. MERGE offers a cohesive work environment, a collegial team of colleagues, a strong Leadership team with the skill to navigate through good and challenging economic times. MERGE has earned credibility in the market place as a leader in their space.

If you like the way this job description meets with your experience and qualifications and are looking for a progressive company with a solid track record of success please send your resume in a word attachment to: hr@merge-solutions.com

Interviews are immediate for those that qualify.  MERGE would like to thank all of those interested and that apply for this role, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

DIRECTOR - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MERGE is a software platform that helps organizations launch web based initiatives using an integrated framework, quickly and effectively. We go beyond the traditional and provide interactive websites, SEO, email campaigns, detailed analytics and take advantage of new trends in viral marketing using; social networking, and social media. MERGE provides a breadth of solutions for some of the world’s leading brands such as Apple, Takeda, Nissan/Infiniti, Lundbeck, Labatt, Hoffman La Roche and Eli Lilly to improve marketing effectiveness.

MERGE requires a dynamic, experienced new Business Development person with “proven skills and abilities” that can rapidly assist the organization to accelerate our growth. The candidate will be required sell services and applications into organizations at an enterprise or business unit level based on client needs.

As the Sales Leader for MERGE, it is essential that the new Business Development person set the pace within the company and the industry – work to align MERGE with the market and communicate it.

Director - Business Development - Job Description:

The Business Development person is a true sales executive well-versed in all facets of selling, branding, consumer awareness, sales and product development. As the Business Development hunter, he/she will integrate traditional marketing/sales objectives using research, market analysis and product knowledge to develop clear business solutions to the defined business problem. Is a hand’s on - do it yourself type of individual for a small but growing - fast paced software company.

As a Sales Leader for the company and the MERGE brand, it is essential that the candidate is a proven driven over achiever who will aim to set the sales pace within the company and will effectively represent the MERGE brand to the market.

Sales Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Management Team to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual revenue quotas and develop growth with new and existing customers.
• Be a strategic thinker, goal oriented and a natural leader with a big picture vision. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success with a strong ability to formulate, implement and execute strategy.
• Develop high-level relationships to serve as a trusted consultant with major customers to enlighten them as to how our offering will allow them to increase their voice and influence within the market.
• Generate business plans to define your selling strategies and tactics.
• Understand and adapt to MERGE's ongoing product and technology developments.
• Manage multiple cross-product opportunities and projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce.com and all of its capabilities.
• Proficient in presentation preparation and proposal writing is a must.

Qualification Requirements:

• The individual must have strong business acumen and be able to position a value proposition to senior business executives.
• The individual should be entrepreneurial in nature, focused, and driven – proven self starter skill set.
• They should have expert communication skills, both oral and written and have very strong presentation abilities in executive boardroom settings.
• BA or equivalent education.
• 10+ years of experience in advanced sales success.
• Strong knowledge of, and established relationships within, a specific region and/or the marketing industry.
• Strong knowledge of traditional as well as online marketing tactics and strategy.
• A deep understanding of the industry's issues, a vision for its growth and a commitment to advance MERGE's forward-looking strategies within the marketplace.
• Some travel is involved.
• Proven success in selling software applications, frameworks and services at the enterprise or business unit level

Our Vision: To be viewed by organizations as having the leading platform that enables traditional, web and social marketing through the e-channel. It is our mission to create satisfied and referencable client testimonials with each and every sale.

Location: Toronto

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience

Our most valuable resource is our people: energetic, innovative thinkers who care equally about doing great work and developing a culture that's enjoyable for all our employees. So we offer our employees a host of benefits as part of our efforts to keep MERGE a motivating, healthy, and productive place.

Head Office: Is located in the heart of Liberty Village close to all forms of transportation. Restaurants/Outdoor Cafes and Coffee Shops. Free Fitness Center located in the building for convenience.