Ascendix
Jobs at Ascendix
Middle Project Manager
Ascendix Technologies is a US-based software and services technology company with locations in Dallas, Texas and development centers and branch offices in Poland, Portugal, and Ukraine, and distributed teams all over Europe, as we cooperate remotely since 2020.
We specialize in building solutions for globally focused businesses to leverage cloud computing, commercial and open-source technologies for big data, search, applications, and cross-platform mobility. We have deep experience in Salesforce.com CRM platforms, and offer products, services, and productivity modules.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with at least 3 years' experience in software project management. Our candidate should have proven client-side experience, including facilitating pre-sale activities such as workshops, requirements elicitation and excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the entire product life cycle, from requirements gathering to product release
- Define and ensure strict adherence to best practice development methodologies
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of project progress and deliverables
- Guarantee the timely delivery of all projects while maintaining high quality standards
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project/product development teams
- Play a key role in project budget planning, forecasting, and execution
- Actively participate in company-wide process improvement initiatives
Necessary knowledge and skills:
- Project Management Methodologies: A deep understanding and practical experience with various project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
- Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks. Ability to develop comprehensive risk management strategies to ensure project success.
- Budget Management: Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets effectively, including estimating costs, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial constraints.
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with a wide range of project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA
- Resource Allocation: Skill in optimizing resource allocation and workload distribution across teams, considering skillsets, availability, and project priorities.
- Scope Management: Proven track record in defining project scope, managing scope changes, and ensuring alignment with project objectives and client expectations.
- Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively engage and manage various stakeholders, both internal and external, and maintain transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Quality Assurance: Experience in implementing quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established quality standards.
- Change Management: Ability to navigate and lead teams through organizational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.
- Data Analysis: Capacity to utilize data and analytics to monitor project progress, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
- Performance Metrics: Skill in defining and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success and drive improvements.
- Conflict Resolution: Strong aptitude for addressing conflicts and challenges within project teams, stakeholders, or clients, and effectively resolving issues to maintain project momentum.
Nice to have:
- Scrum Master certification or PMP certification is a plus
- Strong knowledge of the latest trends in software development technologies and tools
- Successful experience in managing distributed development teams
Middle QA Engineer (Salesforce)
Ascendix Technologies, founded in 1996, is a global software service company specializing in AI and PropTech. Our core mission is to help our clients get top-notch business results through the smooth automation of processes, leveraging AI solutions, customer-facing apps, and precisely tailored back-office software to meet their distinct needs. Based in bustling Dallas, Texas, we operate across the globe, with strategically positioned teams throughout Europe.
We are currently seeking an experienced Middle QA Engineer to join our dynamic, global team. This role plays a crucial part in our technical endeavors, focusing on quality assurance to ensure the excellence of our software products across various business domains within our managed services portfolio.
As a Middle QA Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing QA processes on the project, designing and implementing test plans following industry best practices, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate should possess an Agile mindset, excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of QA processes and tools.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of proven work experience as a QA engineer
- Familiarity with Agile and Hybrid development methodologies
- Comprehensive understanding of the software test life cycle (STLC) and defect management lifecycle
- Experience with QA tools and techniques
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies and processes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- English level: Intermediate +
- Experience with Salesforce is a significant asset
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases for various software applications within different business domains
- Oversee and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Identify, record, document, and track bugs; ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Perform regression testing and ensure release readiness
- Review requirements and identify issues at early stages of SDLC
- Conduct post-release testing
- Mentor and guide junior QA team members, providing them with directions and support
- Investigate customer problems and document results
- Ensure compliance with industry quality standards and best practices
- Maintain a strong focus on client needs and the specific requirements of various managed services domains
Ascendix offers you:
Healthcare:
- 20 paid days-off
- 5 paid sickness
Career and professional growth:
- B2B and remote cooperation
- Career development and professional growth
- Technical performance reviews and 360 Evaluation
- Collaboration with a personal Resource Manager, Technical leads, and mentors
Learning and Development:
- Udemy and Pluralsight subscription
- Internal knowledge-sharing opportunities
Corporate spirit:
- Online and offline events & team-buildings
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere
- Open management
Senior Java (Subcontractor)
Looking for a part-time Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team, working on a project for Ascendix's L<hility is-highlighty="true" data-hility="6332b789-c96a-4103-9d9f-75d1333d494e">ux</hility>embourg-based client.
Flibco provides a personalized transportation service allowing to reach the main European airports. There are several applications for collaborators and users: web and <hility is-highlighty="true" data-hility="ab18bf33-3713-4033-8a78-4166cb9e38b7">mobile</hility> app for travelers, web applications for S2S and D2G administrators, <hility is-highlighty="true" data-hility="ab18bf33-3713-4033-8a78-4166cb9e38b7">mobile</hility> applications for S2S and D2G drivers, <hility is-highlighty="true" data-hility="ab18bf33-3713-4033-8a78-4166cb9e38b7">mobile</hility> application specified on tickets. All modules work together to ensure the operation of travel services
Tech Stack: Java 17, Spring Boot, Maven, Git, MongoDB, Swagger, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Kibana, Azure Web Services, Azure DevOps, ELK Stack
Project team: PM, BA, Solution Architect, Java developers, front-end developers, QAs, <hility is-highlighty="true" data-hility="ab18bf33-3713-4033-8a78-4166cb9e38b7">mobile</hility> developers
What We're Looking For:
- Extensive experience with Java (at least version 17), Spring Boot, and MongoDB.
- A deep understanding of APIs and microservices patterns.
- Proficiency in database theory, SQL, and best practices for No-SQL databases
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Spring Boot integration testing
- Adherence to best engineering practices like SOLID, KISS, DRY, and more
- Writing efficient code that thrives in concurrent and high-load environments
- A strong grasp of estimation techniques
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Upper-intermediate English proficiency
As a Plus:
- Experience in DevOps with Terraform and Helm Charts
- Azure Cloud expertise
- Knowledge of Redis
Responsibilities:
- Craft and implement technical solutions from the ground up, creating scalable and robust systems/components that align with current business needs
- Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and foster team collaboration
- Proactively drive system improvements to keep our technology stack at its best.
Freelance Recruiter
Ascendix Technologies, founded in 1996, is a global software service company specializing in AI and PropTech. Our core mission is to help our clients get top-notch business results through the smooth automation of processes, leveraging AI solutions, customer-facing apps, and precisely tailored back-office software to meet their distinct needs. Based in bustling Dallas, Texas, we operate across the globe, with strategically positioned teams throughout Europe.
We are looking for Freelance Recruiters who will help us with growing an awesome Asscendix team.
We would love to start cooperating if you have:
- 3+ years of experience in recruitment for IT specialists at international companies or recruitment agencies
- Skills in candidates search and selection (direct search and headhunting are a huge plus)
- Understanding of IT domain specifics and European job markets
- Experience in communication with foreign clients
- Advanced level of written and conversational English
- Good command of Polish
Personal qualities:
- A self-driven person who is able to manage own time and priorities and work in a multitasking mode
- Excellent communicator with good presentation skills, a positive and result-oriented attitude
Middle Full-Stack Developer
About the company:
Ascendix Technologies is a US-based software and services technology company with locations in Dallas, Texas and development centers and branch offices in Poland, Portugal, and Ukraine, and distributed teams all over Europe, as we cooperate remotely since 2020.
We are a community of professionals committed to delivering second-nature solutions globally to digitize, optimize, and leverage processes. We specialize in building solutions for globally-focused businesses that look to leverage cloud computing, and commercial and open-source technologies for big data, search, applications, and cross-platform mobility. We have deep experience in Salesforce.com CRM platforms, and offer products, services, and productivity modules.
Project description: Development of platform for creating customizable assessments, including tests, surveys, certification exams. A new team member will join the team to create a new web application for development proctoring feature.
Project team: Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, QA Engineer, DevOps, Business Analyst, UI/UX Designer, Project Manager
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in software development
- Strong knowledge of Vue.js (v2, v3) and its eco-system
- Strong knowledge of Typescript
- Strong knowledge of creating backend services using Node.js, Express, Nest.js
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- CI/CD process experience
Would be a plus:
- Knowledge of React and its eco-system
- Experience in working with applied AI services (GPT, computer vision etc.)
- Experience with Cloud services
- Azure stack experience
Responsibilities:
- Development of new functionality and features for our projects;
- Develop production-ready software, JS Fullstack development;
- Follow established development practices and processes;
- Coordinate with team and business analysts to determine functionalities and conduct an analysis of business requirements;
- Create and update technical documentation;
- Investigate the cause of system issues and provide solutions;
- Cover code with tests
- Collaborate with team members;
- Take part in code reviews;
- Constantly learn and improve yourself;
- Mentoring;
- Interviews;
- Taking part in project evolution and architectural decision-making process
Ascendix offers you:
Healthcare:
- 20 paid vacation
- 5 paid sickness
Career and professional growth:
- B2B and remote cooperation
- Career development and professional growth
- Technical performance reviews and 360 Evaluation
- Collaboration with a personal Resource Manager, Technical leads, and mentors
Learning and Development:
- Udemy and Pluralsight subscription
- Internal knowledge-sharing opportunities
Corporate spirit:
- Online and offline events & team-buildings
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere
- Open management
Salesforce Consultant
We are seeking a Salesforce Consultant with a specialized focus on Business Analysis to join our diverse, global team. This role is integral to our growth and customer satisfaction, serving as the bridge between our technical team and our U.S.-based clients. The ideal candidate will offer not only technical prowess but also superior communication skills, an analytical mindset, and mentorship abilities. This opportunity is perfect for those who excel in diplomatic client interactions and enjoy guiding team members towards professional growth.
Ascendix offers you:
- Health insurance
- Vacation days: 22 days per year
- Official Portuguese holidays are paid time and not working days
- Paid Time off Benefits
- Meal Card
- Friendly and calm atmosphere in the company
Career and professional growth:
- Individual development plan
- Technical leads and mentors
- Open management and well-established processes
- Regular performance reviews
- Free access to the company accounts on educational platforms (Udemy, Pluralsight)
- Variety of training opportunities and knowledge sharing.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience with Salesforce.
- Business Analyst certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication skills, with an emphasis on diplomacy and client relations.
- Proficiency in English, tailored to the U.S. market; additional languages are a plus but not required.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team player committed to collective success.
As a plus:
- Salesforce certifications
Responsibilities:
- Lead and contribute to Salesforce implementation and consultation projects.
- Act as a liaison between our technical experts and our U.S.-based clients, ensuring seamless and effective communication.
- Plan, facilitate, and conduct requirements elicitation, documentation and validation.
- Lead design, development, and demo meetings, providing valuable insights and contributing to the decision-making process
- Engage in pre-sales activities together with international pursuit team and win new customers