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Sheepdog is Hiring!
Does the phrase “All your base are belong to us” remind you of when you played Sega when you were 6? Did you hack into your Commodore 64 games because you could? Have you ever gotten so involved with solving a programming challenge that you looked up only to find out it was 5:30 after noticing the sun was rising? If you answered yes to any of these you may have the makings of an elite software engineer and we are looking for you!
We’re growing rapidly, working in the emerging “cloud” space. We work with many of the big name tech companies based out of silicon valley and really enjoy getting to contribute relevant work with them as true partners (not vendors). We got these types of opportunities because we’ve always been committed to only working with the best & brightest and know the importance of investing in folks with the right stuff. If you think you have what it takes have a look at the following open positions:
Technical Analyst – Google Apps Deployment Engineer
Bayer’s Lake Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
SheepDogInc.ca is a leading Information Technology services organization, specializing in enterprise Google IT solutions. We create cutting edge custom software, IT and web solutions for a long roster of premiere clients. SheepDog was selected as one of Google’s first ten Enterprise Partners for Google Apps at its launch in 2007 and since then have become one of the industry leaders in that space.
Position:
The primary role of the successful candidate will be to design and execute effective migration plans for our Google Apps clients. We are looking for an experienced mid-level developer/ engineer who loves Cloud Computing, and has an understanding of systems and platforms, to assist us in implementing Google Apps, Google App Engine for our clients worldwide. This key role requires expert knowledge in deployment strategies for a wide variety of enterprise class business communication networks.
Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Computer Science or the successful completion of an Information Technology program plus 4+ years related experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Effective communication (both verbal and written), and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in business systems analysis and systems development life cycle methodology is required. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting web based applications and following proper support/escalation to efficiently resolve incoming issues.
We are looking for an individual who will be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, intelligent, analytical, and eager to take on responsibility and learn new skills. She/he will enjoy working in a fast-paced and agile organization, and creating an exciting, fun, teamwork-oriented environment. We are looking for those who want to grow with SheepDog, and are in this for the long term.
Technical Knowledge (preffered):
- OSX, Windows XP/7, Windows 2003/8 Server administration and configuration.
- Understanding of windows network services (DNS, DHCP, DFS, etc…)
- Understanding of various records required for mail routing and DNS verification. (SPF, MX, CNAME)
- Configuration of mail routing for various platforms and clients. (Exchange, Lotus Notes and Groupwise)
- Microsoft Office 2003/7, Exchange 2003/7, Novell Groupwise, Lotus Notes server administration and configuration.
- Active Directory administration, (AD scripting would be an asset), Lotus Domino Designer (asset) Novell ConsoleOne (asset)
- Familiarity with high-level languages; especially Perl, Python, UNIX shell or Java would be an asset.
- Provide input for change control measures and direction on data migration strategies to production.
- Provide on-call after hours support for critical systems.
- Occasional scheduled after hours and weekend work.
- 1 year of Technical/Service Desk Application Support
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly self motivated and directed.
To explore this opportunity contact hr@sheepdoginc.ca or call 902-442-8232.
Project Manager / Account Manager
Bayer’s Lake Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Position:
The successful candiate will be working closely with our clients and our developers to ensure the work we deliver surpasses our clients expectations. The role is not a traditional one that you may be familiar with as compared to how PMI defines PM. We prefer Agile methods to deliver more value to our clients. The role is best defined as a mixture of Account Management and Project Management.
Primary Duties include the following:
- The ability to manage clients expectations
- The ability to motivate folks who are in technical delivery roles
- Ensure delivery of project milestones on time and on budget
- Identify opportunities to expand the project during the development phase
- Assist in pursuing new sales leads once they have been qualified by our sales staff
- Test/QA projects
- Light travel may be required at times
You Would Be Great For This Position If You Have:
- Experience with Agile delivery methods
- Positive attitude towards change and ability to adapt
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Strong problem solving and Analytical/Reasoning skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
To explore this opportunity contact hr@sheepdoginc.ca or call 902-442-8232.
Jr. Programmer / Analyst
Bayer’s Lake Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Position:
The primary role of the successful candidate will be to write code and plenty of it. The ideal candidate will be very energetic, creative, enthusiastic, intelligent, analytical, and eager to take on responsibility and learn new skills. She/he will enjoy working in a fast-paced and agile organization, and creating an exciting, fun, teamwork-oriented environment. We are looking for those who want to grow with SheepDog, and are in this for the long term.
Primary Duties include the following:
- Write code (Java, Python, and some PHP)
- Document code
- Have your code be reviewed and critiqued in a open and challenging way
- Test/QA projects
- Take direction from, and work closely with senior developers and project managers
- Embrace Agile methodology and SCRUM
- Light travel may be required at times
You Would Be Great For This Position If You Have:
- Positive attitude towards change and ability to adapt
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Strong problem solving and Analytical/Reasoning skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail
To explore this opportunity further please contact hr@sheepdoginc.ca or call 902-442-8232.
Software Engineer – Google Apps Engine Developer
Bayer’s Lake Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Position:
The primary role of the successful candidate will be to design and build software for our Google Apps clients. We are looking for an experienced mid-level developer / engineers who loves Cloud Computing, and has an understanding of systems and platforms, to assist us in implementing Google App Engine applications for our clients worldwide.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, enthusiastic, intelligent, analytical, and eager to take on responsibility and learn new skills. She/he will enjoy working in a fast paced and agile organization, and creating an exciting, fun, teamwork-oriented environment. We are looking for those who want to grow with SheepDog, and are in this for the long term.
Primary Duties include the following:
- Python / with Django framework
- JAVA / with Google Web Toolkit (GWT) framework
- Strong problem solving and Analytical/Reasoning skills
- The ability to work on several projects at a time effectively
- Consult with the clients through the implementation process
- Accurately quote time estimates for projects both small and large
- Document applications and all associated procedures
- Test / QA others work
- Embrace Agile methodology and SCRUM
- Light travel may be required
You Would Be Great For This Position If You Have:
- Google App Engine experience
- Google Apps API experience
- Familiarity with MVP & Command View an asset
- Familiarity with Spring framework an asset
- Development with Android OS / SDK
- 3+ years experience with Agile software development process
- Experience in Agile software development and maintenance practices & methodologies
- Awareness of code efficiencies such as the reuse of common modules and identifies opportunities for request consolidation and/or re-usability
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in helping develop mission-critical web based systems
To explore this opportunity contact hr@sheepdoginc.ca or call 902-442-8232.
