Jobs at ATIV Software

Do you love your smartphone and tablet?  Are you interested on how apps are built? Would you like to be part of what it takes to make an app that helps make a difference? If so, then ATIV Software may be what you are looking for.

The Company

We are a high-tech company in Santa Rosa developing advanced mobile applications for iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, and other devices for the events, medical and scientific industry. With a combined expertise in software development, software marketing, and eLearning, we offer innovative mobile apps for conferences and congresses that not only create a cutting-edge experience for attendees, but also help reduce printing and paper waste.

More information about ATIV Software can be found at http://ativsoftware.com

About You?

In this competitive and fast-paced industry, you will be an integral part of a rapidly developing company. It's a must to be driven, detail oriented and have the highest integrity. This is a position for someone who has a positive perspective on life, a passion for learning, loves technology, and enjoys sharing their knowledge with others.  You will be known for your communication skills and take great pride in exceeding expectations.

Skills you need

• Ability to efficiently organize, plan, and prioritize tasks
• Willing and able to work independently with a flexible work schedule, including evenings as necessary.
• Motivated and enthusiastic to learn mobile technology
• Detail oriented with a desire to identify client needs and communicate clearly and accurately the app features and functionality
• Committed and driven to proactively pursue and convert leads
• Strong public speaking skills
• Comprehensive computer skills with basic understanding of HTML and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
• Ability to collect and analyze complex data from multiple sources
• Excellent verbal, phone, and written communication and customer presentation skills
• Personal Facebook, Twitter, and Blog accounts and basic Wiki editing experience
• Reliable high-speed Internet access required - daily meetings and client calls are conducted via Skype
  
  

What will you do?

You will be involved in all business aspects of the company and tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Convert incoming leads and actively identify and pursue potential future clients
• Research and understand potential clients' challenges and goals and proactively look out for their best interest
• Communicate client desires and issues effectively to the project team
• Maintain accurate lead and account records
• Support marketing and PR in the development and presentation of event app webinars
• Build and maintain a thorough understanding of the apps you will be selling and the competition by shadowing current projects, conducting app proofs and reviewing competing apps

What can you expect?

• A fun, open, and driven work environment where you can work from anywhere in the world
• A highly motivated team with a passion to make clients and app users happy
• A chance to learn, be challenged, and grow
• Opportunity to travel for the business
• The highest level of integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility - they build the foundation of our business environment

How to apply?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s with min 3.0 GPA

Please send a complete application to hr@ativsoftware.com and include:

• Cover letter in the email (and optional link to digital portfolio)
• Attach resume in PDF format only
• Optionally include:
• Sample of your writing skills in PDF format or link to web page
• Letter of recommendation from a past or current employer

The Opportunity

We are looking for you, if you are the kind of person who likes to create, innovate, maintain a high level of integrity (and expects the same of others), bounce ideas around and see projects come to life. Written and verbal communication skills must be top-notch as we do a lot of communicating.  You should have experience in OOD, REST APIs, a web programming language (preferably PHP and C#), a background in engineering, computer science, or any education that has given you sufficient exposure to computers and programming to be effective on day one (this could be a degree in Music if you were programming for it).  You should also be experienced with apache/unix web server environments, and IIS familiarity is a plus.

However, more important than all of the above is a passion to learn, build and create.
Years of experience: 1-3

The Company

We at ATIV develop mobile applications and systems for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Web catered to the events, e-Learning, and scientific/medical industries. Our expertise is in software development (of course), software marketing, and e-Learning.  We offer high quality, innovative and compelling products that transform the user experience at events and places of learning. Our employees work anywhere they want to - provided they have internet access.

More information about ATIV Software can be found athttp://ativsoftware.com

What type of work will I do?

You will be involved in all aspects of software development within the company:

• Design and develop new architecture and features for our custom CMS backend
• Implement new features & generally improve our WebApp (php, jquery, javascript), and more
• Create design documentation
• Develop tests
• Use Agile Development
• Use SCRUM
• Communicate with Customers/QA/CRM (Customer Relationship Managers)/Partners
• Some travel is required (we meet a minimum of once a year), more may be necessary.

What skills and experiences do I need?

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to efficiently organize, plan, and prioritize tasks
• Willing and able to work independently with a varied work schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Detail oriented and desire to complete projects accurately and deliver high quality products on time
• Comprehensive computer skills
• Demonstrates initiative with a results orientation, while exhibiting strong drive and leadership skills
• Ability to collect and analyze complex data, debug and understand complex code
• Reliable high-speed Internet access required - daily meetings and client calls are conducted via Skype

What should I expect?

• The highest level of integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility build the foundation of our business environment. We work hard to provide the best product and smoothest client experience.
• Our work environment is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovative. Creativity, focus, and self motivation are a must since we all work remotely (depending on client meetings or conferences to attend).

How do I apply?

Please note: This is a full-time position, not a contract position.

Qualifications:

• GPA 3.+
• Bachelor’s degree
• One to three years experience in web development

Send the following to hr@ativsoftware.com in a single e-mail. (Incomplete entries will not be reviewed):

• Cover letter in email body (and optional link to digital portfolio)
• Resume as PDF attachment
• A link to your favorite project
• Optional: Letter of recommendation from previous employer or professor

We are building lots of mobile apps and are looking for a highly motivated and service oriented CRA (Client Relationship Associate). You would be responsible for managing mobile app implementations from start to finish and help clients understand the available feature sets and publish their mobile apps. Working at a small and growing company offers a unique learning experience since it will also expose you to other business tasks around mobile app development. Experience working for a software company is a plus, but not required.

The Company

We are a high-tech company in Santa Rosa developing advanced mobile applications for iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, and other devices for the events and eLearning industry. With a combined expertise in software development, software marketing, and eLearning, we offer innovative mobile apps for conferences and congresses that not only create a cutting-edge experience for attendees, but also help reduce printing and paper waste. More information about ATIV Software can be found at http://www.ativsoftware.com

What type of work will I do?

You will be involved in all business aspects of the company and tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Organize and implement delivery and implementation of mobile apps and act as a primary point of contact
• Research and understand clients' challenges and goals and proactively look out for their best interest
• Communicate client desires and issues effectively to the project team
• Maintain accurate account records
• Support marketing and PR in the development of client case studies through excellent client relationships
• Act as liaison between clients and the development team as well as outside sales representatives
• Participate in a variety of special projects as requested, including explorations of system or process improvements, new retention campaigns, and joint projects with Marketing

What skills and experiences do I need?

• Excellent verbal, phone, and written communication and customer presentation skills
• Ability to efficiently organize, plan, and prioritize tasks
• Willing and able to work independently with a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as necessary (your client's event may start on a Sunday)
• Motivated and enthusiastic to learn mobile technology
• Detail oriented with desire to complete projects accurately and deliver high quality products on time
• Comprehensive computer skills with basic understanding of HTML and XML as well as experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
• Ability to collect and analyze complex data from multiple sources

The following are a plus:

• Interest in software and cutting edge technology with experience creating websites and style sheets
• Demonstrated success working in client service
• Personal Facebook, Twitter, and Blog accounts and basic Wiki editing experience
• Reliable high-speed Internet access required - daily meetings and client calls are conducted via Skype

What should I expect?

A fun, open, and driven work environment where you can work from anywhere in the world

A highly motivated team with a passion to make clients and app users happy

A chance to learn, be challenged, and grow

Opportunity to travel for the business (locations typically include Las Vegas, Chicago, NY, and potentially international locations)

The highest level of integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility - they build the foundation of our business environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's with major in marketing or related field
• Two to three years experience in a direct marketing environment or sales
• Minimum of one year client service experience
• Accuracy with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines

How do I apply?

Send a complete application to hr(at)ativsoftware.com. Incomplete entries will not be reviewed.

• Include the cover letter in the email body (and optional link to digital portfolio)
• Include your resume as PDF attachment
• Optional: one letter of recommendation from a past or current employer

Are you interested in mobile apps and trying out the latest gadgets? Our Quality Assurance position offers you that and more. As the developer of the most advanced native mobile event app, we are looking for someone who loves working from home and taking responsibility for publishing the highest quality solutions for our clients. Working at a small and growing company will also expose you to many other tasks around mobile app development.

The Company

We are a high-tech company in Santa Rosa developing mobile applications for iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, and other devices for the events and eLearning industry. With a combined expertise in software development, software marketing, and eLearning, we offer innovative mobile apps for conferences and congresses that not only create a cutting-edge experience for attendees, but also help reduce printing and paper waste. More information about ATIV Software can be found at http://www.ativsoftware.com

What type of work will I do?

Tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Apply best practices in software quality testing and agile software development
• Develop functional test cases to ensure high quality software is provided for release to production
• Become a testing god, if you aren’t already
• Write and modify test scripts
• Maintain a test database, streamline tests, and troubleshoot issues
• Submit apps to the Apple App Store and Google Play
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing on technical questions

What skills and experiences do I need?

• Strong technical skills / Experience in php/C++/obj-C/CSS/web/html/xml/java are all useful, but not required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to work with a varied work schedule, including evenings and weekends depending on release schedules and client deliverables
• Motivated and enthusiastic to learn
• Detail oriented and desire to complete projects accurately and deliver high quality products on time

The following are a plus:

• Interest in software and cutting edge mobile technology
• Demonstrated success in working in a team
• Basic scripting skills (bash/unix/xml) a plus

What should I expect?

A fun, open, and driven work environment where you can work from anywhere in the world

A highly motivated team with a passion to make clients and app users happy

A chance to learn, be challenged, and grow

Opportunity to travel for the business (locations typically include Las Vegas, Chicago, NY, and potentially international locations)

The highest level of integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility - they build the foundation of our business environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel
• Reliable Internet access required - meetings are conducted via Skype and webcam with screen-sharing
• 0-3 years of experience in development, research, or software testing

How do I apply?

Send a complete application to hr(at)ativsoftware.com. Incomplete entries will not be reviewed.

• Include the cover letter in the email body (and optional link to digital portfolio)
• Include your resume as PDF attachment
• Optional: one letter of recommendation from a past or current employer