Issue 21 March 2014
London Silicon Roundabout Weekly Updates
Happy Friday!
Hope you are excited about the upcoming FinTech week!
Don’t forget that our London Fintech Startups Workshop will be taking place next Thursday, 27th of March, at KweekWeek’s venue: Unit 2, Waterside, 44-48 Wharf Road, N1 7UX. Hope to see you there!
Also, you might be interested in the FinTech Hackathon powered by Aviva which is going to start the day after our event:Friday, 28th of March.
Until next week you can check our facebook and twitter pages for news J
Warm regards,
Elena
New York Silicon Alley Weekly Updates
Happy Friday.
Great weather! Finally!
We are just shy of one month away from our #TechStartupJobs Fair. Also, as some of you may know on Monday we extended our earlybird employer ticket sale to today. There are a couple hours left to get that worm! If you have questions, just shoot me an email: [email protected]
You can check out our twitter for infographics on the skills of the >1000 jobseekers who are signed-up to attend.
When? April 15th 6pm-9pm
Where? MMAC: 248 West 60th Street NYC, NY
We are also looking for volunteers for the event. If you are interested in getting involved, please send an email my way.
If you’re already attending as a jobseeker, make sure you head over to techstartupjobs.com to create a jobseeker profile. A jobseeker profile makes you eligible for pre-event matchmaking with startups.
‘Til next time!
Francesca
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TechMeetup
Hello everyone,
Hope you are all looking forward to having a relaxed weekend, we know we are 🙂
We are proud to share with you which Top Skills #startups can hire in London, Berlin & New York #tmuinfographic. Check it out here: http://www.techstarthub.com/
REMINDER: TECHSTARTUPJOBS FAIR in Berlin is coming up, on May 14th.
All registered attendees were already informed, but I would like to inform all of you as well that we have decided to change the date – NEW DATE IS 14th MAY.
If you are hiring, hurry up and grab some of the Early bird tickets: http://techstartupjobs-fair-
Job seekers, make sure you book your free ticket on time!
Here is the link where you can book your desired ticket: http://techstartupjobs-fair-
Also we do have an upcoming one in New York on April 15th: (http://newyork-tsjfair-2013.
If you have any questions, or need more info- please do not hesitate to contact me via silvia(at)techmeetups.com
Lastly, if you haven’t yet, be sure to join us on facebook and twitter !
Have a nice weekend!
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iOS/ Andriod Developer
Ruby on Rails Developer @ Yieldify
Yieldify is already being used by some of the largest websites in the UK and is backed by top angel investors.
Full-stack Ruby developer @ Driftrock
We’re looking for a pragmatic ruby developer to join our team.
iOS Developer @ Busuu
As a busuu Mobile Software Engineer, you will specialise in building elegant products on world-class technologies.
Android Developer @ Busuu
Professional Android development experience, with a proven history of shipping Android apps
RUBY ON RAILS ENGINEER @ Resource Guru
Resource Guru is the leading provider of cloud-based team scheduling software.
Ruby on Rails Developer @ Explovia
Explovia is a London start-up on an ambitious mission to make the world a little more friendly by building a word of mouth app to spark conversations about London’s events, with retail content soon to follow.
Senior iOS Developer @ State
In this role you’ll be working in our world-class mobile team and will take the lead on IOS development.
Lead DevOps Architect @ State
We’re looking for a very experienced systems architect, well versed in the world of DevOps (with some development experience as well as systems engineering and operations).
Android devs @ memrise
We’re seeking an Android dev for both Memrise and CatAcademy.
Lead / Senior Mobile Developer – IOS or Android @ Utelly
Proficient in iOS or Android development
UX/UI
Design guru @ CrowdScores
UX design experience: Experience with Omnigraffle, Sketch or Balsamiq is a plus.
Senior UI Developer (Consumer Web Apps) @ just-eat
As a Senior UI Developer in the Consumer Web Applications team you and your team will own the consumer web applications that are used to place millions of orders on our website each year.
.Net
C# Developer @ ldnrecruit
A team of experienced commodity trading professionals are currently setting up an office in West London and are looking to build out all systems from scratch.
C# Developer @ MarketInvoice Limited
MarketInvoice is one of the hottest, most high-profile fin-tech startups to emerge in London over the last few years.
Developer (API) @ just-eat
As a Developer in an API team you and your team will own several new API’s that integrate with parts of the existing e-commerce platform and are consumed by external and internal applications.
Senior Software Engineer (Platform Services) @ just-eat
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Platform Services team you and your team will own services and components that underpin JUST EAT’s e-commerce platform.
Head of Consumer Apps @ just-eat
As the Head of Consumer Apps, reporting to the Director of Engineering, you and your teams will be responsible for planning the future technical direction of our consumer websites and native apps on iOS & Android, adding new features from our roadmap, and supporting those changes all the way through to operating successfully in production.
Senior Developer (Business Apps) @ just-eat
As a Senior Developer in the Business Apps team you and your team will own several components that integrate with parts of the existing e-commerce platform and are used by internal personnel to manage restaurants, orders and menus.
Senior Developer (Restaurant Apps) @ just-eat
As a Senior Developer in the Restaurant Apps team you and your team will own several components that integrate with the existing e-commerce platform and which are used by restaurants to receive online orders and manage invoices.
Java
Full stack (Django) web dev @ Memrise
We’re seeking a talented full-stack engineer
Senior JavaScript Engineer @ State
In this role you’ll be developing core web components and infrastructure at State.
Javascript Engineer @ Busuu
We’re looking for Javascript Engineer to join our growing engineering team.
Full Stack Python Developer @ YPlan
The back-end team here at YPlan is responsible for the API that the apps talk to, the internal CMS, the various websites, the event partner site, and programming support for the data science team, so basically everything code that isn’t a smartphone app.
Front end developer (at engineering startup Lytbulb)
An opportunity for you to work with a global startup servicing the untapped “old world” engineering industries of oil & gas, infrastructure, mining and humanitarian assistance.
Front/Back-End Developers for Google Campus based Health Tech startup @ Liquid Healthcare
We’re looking for developers to work with us in TechHub at Google Campus in London
CEO/CTO
CTO at EdTech Startup @ Google Campus @ NurseryBook
We are looking for our first Software Engineer / CTO / Technical Co-Founder (as a startup at the very start we have the luxury of being flexible!) to join us to help bring this vision to life.
Country Manager / Co-Founder / CEO @ EstateGuru @ EstateGuru
Do you see yourself as entrepreneur and want to get first hand experience what it means to found your own company?
Country Manager / Co-Founder / CEO @ Investly @ Investly
Do you want to work in an international and venture-backed startup?
Lead Developer / CTO for disruptive start up in travel sector @ vidafx
A full-stack developer with a learning outlook
Lead Software Developer / CTO @ Investly @ Investly
A young startup in financial technology space is looking for a lead software developer / CTO in helping to launch our next generation Web platform.
Graduate / Intern
Paid marketing intern @ Driftrock
The role is a paid 2 month placement with an opportunity to join our team full time at the end for the right candidate.
Information Security intern/graduate required for Digital Shadows @ Digital Shadows
To have or be expecting a 2.1 undergraduate degree or above (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Forensics or a related degree.
Product Manager-Revenue @ Busuu
You will be passionate about online commerce, and the customer is at the centre of everything you do
Super Star Product Manager @ Checkout.com
Developing exciting and competing platform capabilities that will deliver value to target segments and drive consumer engagement for Checkout
Product Executive @ Lokku
Lokku is seeking a technically minded, highly analytical rising star to join our Products team in the role of Product Executive.
Intern/graduate required for Digital Shadows® @ Digital Shadows
Digital Shadows® runs a cyber-monitoring managed service that protects its clients’ digital footprints.
Opportunity to work as an analyst for Digital Shadows® @ Digital Shadows
This varied opportunity will provide great experience working in a small team with interesting technology as part of the start-up journey. This role is suitable for a final year student or recent graduate.
Sales/Business Development
French Speaking Sales Manager @ Yieldify
You have worked in a sales/business development or Senior account management role within the online sector.
UK Sales/Support Representative @ ClickTime
Today, we’re taking that commitment to a new level by hiring our first-ever UK Sales/Support Representative
Business Development/Sales Co-Founder @ Thanked!
You will be responsible for founding and growing the Site’s Business Development/Sales function.
Spanish Speaking Sales Manager @ Yieldify
Yieldify is already being used by some of the largest websites in the UK like 02, Dorothy Perkins, Tesco Phone Shop and Barratts.
Sales geek / Business Development Executive @ CrowdScores
We are looking for a smart, energetic and motivated sales star to to become one of the first members of the sales team and help define and kick-start our whole sales strategy selling our UK football data globally.
Business Development Executive @ MarketInvoice
This role involves a mixture of outbound client acquisition as well as managing our growing base of existing users.
Strategy & Analytics Associate @ MarketInvoice
Responsible for all marketing and sales data analysis
Sales Geek (Sales Executive) @ Adthena
We are looking for a smart and motivated sales star to sell our industry-leading technology to enterprise businesses in the UK.
Finance
Financial Controller @ Yieldify
Work with our third party firm to prepare management reports and financial information.
New York
Director of Channel Development @ RealMatch
RealMatch Inc. is currently looking for a dynamic Sales Executive to lead its expansion in the Recruitment Network Advertising market and maximize sales in specific market segments.
Inside Sales @ RealMatch
Do you have what it takes to join a fast growing global technology company? Are you interested in developing a sales career? Are you a go-getter?
Technical Affiliate Coordinator @ RealMatch
RealMatch is looking for a Technical Affiliate Coordinator.
Affiliate Manager @ RealMatch
RealMatch is looking to hire an Account Manager for its Affiliate Development Department.
Prospector @ RealMatch
We are looking for a motivated prospector to join our outstanding sales team.
Berlin
Ruby on Rails Developers
Software Developer (m/f) @ LiquidM Technology GmbH
We don’t care if you’re a rock star, a ninja, a jedi or a mum/dad.
Senior Ruby Developer (m/f) @ AppLift GmbH
You are experienced in building applications in Ruby on Rails
RUBY ON RAILS ENGINEER @ Resource Guru
Resource Guru is the leading provider of cloud-based team scheduling software.
CTO
CTO for Berlin/New York-based Music Technology/Adtech Startup
Songflutter is an early stage B2B company developing musically intelligent solutions for license to the online music, media, and advertising industries.
Accounts
Account Manager role @ Yieldify
Working on Strategy and thinking of ways to increase leads, sales and social presence for our clients using Yieldify.
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