Issue 11 April 2014
London Silicon Roundabout Weekly Updates
Hi LSR members,
Thank you for coming to our Techmeetups Networking Night last Wednesday and hope you’re looking forward to the next one!
The next London event, the Guru Program London Spring 2014 #TMUguru. has been moved to the 27th and 29th of May.
Here is the event agenda and the topics that will be brought into discussion during the sessions of the Guru Program London Spring 2014 #TMUguru. taking place on 27th and 29th of May at IDEALondon.
DAY 1: 27th of May 2014
9:45 -> Registration
10:00-11:00 -> 1st session (Business models, Real World Problems & Solutions)
11:00-12:00 -> 2nd session (Company Structure, Legal, Business & Finance Planning)
12:00-12:30 -> Questions & Answers
12:30-1:30 -> Lunch break
1:30-2:30 -> 3rd session (Co-founding, hiring, firing, outsourcing & freelancing)
2:30-3:30 -> 4th session (Low Risk, High Reward Marketing & PR for Startups)
3:30-4:00 -> Questions & Answers
4:00-5:00 -> Workshop
DAY 2: 29th of May 2014
10:00-11:00 -> 5th session (Sales,Partnerships, Alliances & Affiliates)
11:00-12:00 -> 6th session (Starting Lean, Scaling Fast & Thinking Big)
12:00-12:30 -> Questions & Answers
12:30-1:30 -> Lunch break
1:30-2:30 -> 7th session (UX/UI Design & Branding)
2:30-3:30 -> 8th session (Development Platforms & Technologies)
3:30-4:00 -> Questions & Answers
4:00-5:00 -> Workshop
If you are interested in joining us as a mentor please complete our online mentoring form, mentioning your session of interest, and after reviewing it someone from our team will get back to you.
If you are interested in learning more about the above mentioned topics, you can purchase your ticket from the following link:http://www.meetup.com/london-
Meanwhile, on May 15th our Berlin TechStartupJobs Fair #tsjfair is going to be massive! Have a look at this infographic for detailed info of registered attendees so far: https://techmeetups.com/its-
Also, as I am soon going to be heading back to my home country, Techmeetups is looking for a London Events Organizer. If this sounds of interest to you, please email your CV at [email protected].
Warm regards,
Elena
New York Silicon Alley Weekly Updates
Hi All!
Happy April 11- TGIF
I’ll be seeing quite a few of you on Tuesday for our Jobs Fair.
Our employers are set and excited to meet you all. There are still a few tickets left i you are available.
Where?
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center
248 W60th Street (between Broadway + Amsterdam)
When?
Tuesday, April 15th 6pm-9pm
Don’t forget those CVs!
Best, F
If you haven’t yet, join us on facebook and twitter !
TechMeetup
Happy Friday guys!
Hope you all had a very productive week and looking forward to a relaxing weekend 🙂
We are looking forward to our TechStartupJobs Fair #TSJFair on May 14th.
Looks like it’s going to be massive!
ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS– Grab your free tickets here while they are free of charge: http://techstartupjobs-fair-
FREE TICKETS END UP NEXT WEEK
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. Also make sure you check the newest open positions in Berlin on the job board.
We are 5 weeks to go before the job fair, and proud to have these Employers that you’ll have the chance to meet at the event: Babbel, KaufDa, Outfittery, GetYourGuide, NativeRecruitment, DaWanda, AppLift, BillPay, SoftGames, CareerTeam.
If your company is recruiting, hurry up and grab some of the Early bird Stand options until they’re on sale, and enjoy the extended promotion and many other benefits: http://techstartupjobs-fair-
EARLY BIRD TICKETS END UP NEXT WEEK.
If you have any questions, or need more info- please do not hesitate to contact me via [email protected]
Lastly, if you haven’t yet, be sure to join us on facebook and twitter !
Have a nice weekend!
— Warm Rgds,
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27-29 May: Guru Program London Spring 2014 #TMUguru [RSVP HERE]
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JOBS
London
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.
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).
.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.
Java
Full Stack Engineer @ Cytora
You will help us build our product, develop new features, and work on our underlying distributed cloud infrastructure
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.
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.
CEO/CTO
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
Opertations Graduate @ Apex Mobiletech
A unique opportunity to join a small team in a business start-up with established customer base.
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
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
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.
Business Development Executive @ MarketInvoice
This role involves a mixture of outbound client acquisition as well as managing our growing base of existing users.
Finance
Financial Controller @ Yieldify
Work with our third party firm to prepare management reports and financial information.
New York
.Net
Systems Engineer @ Booker
.net application support, performance optimization, and troubleshooting in IIS 7.5 and 8.0.
UX/UI
Lead UX Designer @ Crowdtap
Define the visual design & interaction design patterns for the site
JavaScript
Technical Affiliate Coordinator @ RealMatch
RealMatch is looking for a Technical Affiliate Coordinator.
Sr. QA Automation Engineer @ Booker
Experience with a scripting language such as Javascript, Python, or Perl
Client Services
VP, Client Success @ Crowdtap
Manage a team of Client Success Managers and Client Success Supervisors approx 10-15 to engage and retain client partnerships
Supervisor, Client Success @ Crowdtap
Manage a team of Client Success Managers to engage and retain clients through renewal
Sales
Business Development Associate – New York, NY and Chicago, IL @ Crowdtap
Generating new business through outreach to targeted industrie
ASSOCIATE OR DIRECTOR LEVEL, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT @ View The Space
VTS is looking for sharp, self-motivated sales professionals to join our business development team.
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?
PR
PR Part time (or Full-time) @ Toymail Co
We need a great writer, a great communicator, and someone who can help get the word out on our products. –
PR Freelance position @ Toymail Co
Those that have achieved results through traditional and non-traditional PR are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a motivated prospector to join our outstanding sales team.
Intern/Graduate
INTERN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT @ View The Space
onboarding new clients, engaging with VTS users, streamlining the sales process and market research.
Finance
Affiliate Manager @ RealMatch
RealMatch is looking to hire an Account Manager for its Affiliate Development Department.
Berlin
iOs/Android
Mobile Developer (iOS) @ Babbel
We are looking for a Mobile Developer iOS (m/f, full-time) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Mobile Developer (Android) @ Babbel
We are looking for a Mobile Developer Android (m/f, full-time) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Ruby on Rails Developer
Ruby on Rails Developer @ Babbel
We are looking for a full time Ruby on Rails Developer (m/f) to join our Development team immediately in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
Senior Ruby Developer (m/f) @ AppLift GmbH
You are experienced in building applications in Ruby on Rails
Backend Developer (Payment) @ Babbel
We are looking for a full time Backend Developer (m/f) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg. –
Engineering
Frontend Engineer (eCommerce) @ Babbel
We are looking for a Frontend Engineer (m/f, full-time) to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Senior Frontend Engineer (Technical Lead) @ Babbel
As the Technical Lead for one of our frontend teams you will work in a cross-functional Scrum team together with designers and engineers to enable the team to deliver high quality, innovative products and features in a short sprint cycle
SCRUM Master / Agile Coach @ Babbel
As SCRUM Master / Agile coach, you will help our product and engineering teams raise their game by providing coaching, implementing agile best practices and facilitating artefacts and training.
Technical Product Manager Frontend @ Babbel
As part of our agile development team you will care for the product owner role in frontend development projects.
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